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2026 Festive Christmas Traditions: A Journey Through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with Wendy Fracchia – SOLD OUT

9 Days 8 Nights

Departs Nov 29-Dec 7, 2026 - This tour is the perfect winter getaway and the ultimate way to usher in the Christmas season.  Join tour director and MMET Director of Group Travel, Wendy Fracchia, to enjoy the magical atmosphere of medieval towns in Germany, Austria & Switzerland that will be lightly dusted with snow, and adorned with decorations and lights, while sampling the local delicacies.

The Perfect Winter Getaway This Christmas Season

Hi, I’m Wendy Fracchia with Morris Murdock Escorted Tours, and I’m so glad you’ve found this tour page for our magical Christmas journey through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during my absolute favorite time of year — Christmas!  What better way to kick off the holiday season than stepping directly into what I like to describe as a real-life Hallmark Christmas movie tucked inside a snow globe, filled with incredible sights, festive sounds, the smell of roasted nuts, and mulled cider accented by twinkling lights, and nonstop holiday spirit everywhere you turn. 

Not only will we visit some of the VERY best Christmas Markets in Europe, but we’ll also experience the charm and beauty of iconic cities like Rothenburg, Innsbruck, Salzburg, St. Gallen, and Zurich. Along the way, we’ll enjoy unforgettable seasonal experiences including a Night Watchman Tour, a visit to the chapel where “Silent Night” was first performed, and even a magical sleigh ride through the winter scenery.  This tour truly has something for everyone. While many people think Christmas market tours are just for the ladies, I can promise you that everyone traveling with us will return home with hearts full of the holiday spirit and ready to celebrate the season in an extra special way this year.

This will be an enchanting trip and super fun.  While other companies take 2 and 3 buses on their tours, ours has a 1-bus guarantee that ensures you have an intimate experience at the sites as well as with your host. It allows your group to bond as a family and to make fast friends with those you traveling with. You will not come home wishing you had more.

*For this tour, it’s important that participants are comfortable walking independently at a steady pace set by group, covering an average of over 12,000 steps daily on varied surfaces commonly found in Europe. This includes cobblestone, concrete, and natural earth paths. Since the tour takes place in a season with potential for icy or snowy weather, it’s also essential that participants are prepared for such conditions, as these may affect the walking experience.

Tour ID # 9226K29

A CASH DISCOUNT of $75.00 applies for all payments made by check or ACH AFTER the deposit

To Book This Tour, contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:

Wendy Fracchia, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-5285

Highlights

  • Welcome dinner in Rothenberg
  • Orientation tour of Rothenberg’s old town
  • Visit to Nuremberg Christmas Markets
  • Night Watchman tour of Rothenberg
  • Guided city tour of Munich
  • Visit to Munich Christmas Markets
  • Guided sightseeing in Salzburg
  • Visit to the Silent Night Chapel
  • Explore Salzburg’s Advent market
  • Mozart concert in Salzburg
  • Scenic sleigh ride en route to Innsbruck
  • Guided city tour of Innsbruck
  • Leisure time to enjoy Innsbruck’s Christmas markets
  • Guided city tour of St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • Visit to the Abbey Library of St. Gallen
  • Explore St. Gallen’s Christmas markets
  • Half-day guided city tour of Zurich
  • Visit to Zurich’s Christmas markets
  • Farewell dinner in St. Gallen
  • All breakfasts and select dinners are included per itinerary
  • Private, comfortable motorcoach transportation throughout
  • Professional tour escort service
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers with group air

Itinerary

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    Sunday and Monday, November 29-30, 2026 - Depart the US and fly overnight to arrive in Frankfurt, overnight in Rothenberg

    Today we will depart our home cities and fly overnight to Frankfurt, Germany.  Upon arrival, we’ll be met by our tour escort and a comfortable motorcoach to drive to Rothenberg. We’ll check into our hotel and enjoy a brief orientation tour of the hotel area enjoy a welcome dinner and get to know the other guests on the tour. 

    Meals : Dinner, In-flight

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    Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - Nuremberg Excursion & Rothenberg Night Watchman Tour

    Our first full immersion into the magical German Christmas markets begins in Nuremberg, home to one of Europe’s most famous markets. Spend the day exploring the city and enjoying the festive atmosphere. In the evening, we’ll return to Rothenberg for a traditional Night Watchman tour, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. 

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    Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - Munich City Tour & Christmas Markets, Transfer to Salzburg

    After breakfast, we’ll head to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, for a guided tour of the city’s historic areas. Afterward, you’ll have time to explore Munich's Christmas Markets at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll travel to Salzburg, Austria, where we’ll check into our hotel and have dinner together. 

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    Thursday, December 3, 2026 - Salzburg Sightseeing & Mozart Concert

    Today, we’ll explore Salzburg’s highlights, including a visit to the Silent Night Chapel, where the beloved Christmas carol was first performed in 1818. Enjoy the local Advent market before returning to Salzburg for dinner and a Mozart concert

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    Friday, December 4, 2026 - Sleigh Ride & Innsbruck Sightseeing

    After breakfast, we’ll head to Innsbruck, with a scenic sleigh ride along the way to embrace the holiday spirit. Once in Innsbruck, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the city’s historic sites. You’ll have the evening free to explore and have dinner on your own. 

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    Saturday, December 5, 2026 - St. Gallen Christmas Markets

    We bid farewell to Austria and travel to St. Gallen, Switzerland. Here, we’ll enjoy a city tour, including a visit to the exquisite Abbey Library, home to books dating back to the 8th century. The rest of the day is yours to explore St. Gallen’s beautiful Christmas markets and the city at your own pace. 

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    Monday, December 6, 2026 - Zurich City Tour & Farewell Dinner

    After breakfast, we travel to Zurich for a half-day guided tour, taking in the city’s festive Christmas markets. In the evening, we return to St. Gallen for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. 

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    Monday, December 7, 2026 - Departure

    We transfer to Zurich airport for your return flight home, leaving you with memories to last a lifetime and perhaps a few extra items in your bags! 

Pricing Information

Optional Pricing:

  • Single Supplement/Private room - SOLD OUT

Payment Terms:

  • $500.00 pp deposit at the time of booking
  • A CASH DISCOUNT of $75.00 applies for all payments made by check or ACH AFTER the deposit
  • Final Payment due August 26, 2026
  • This tour is based on a minimum/max of 25

Please see our cancellation policy:

If a participant needs to cancel their reservation, written notice must be provided. Cancellations within seven calendar days of booking (if not past the final payment date) will receive a full refund, excluding airfares, which follow the airline’s policy. Cancellations after the seven-day grace period incur a 50% penalty on the deposit until the final payment date, and cancellations after the final payment date are non-refundable, including for unused portions of the tour.

Cost Includes

  • Deluxe/Air Conditioned motor coach transportation
  • Licensed Local guides and experienced MMET Tour Host7
  • 7 nights Hotel accommodations in 4 Star deluxe-class hotels
  • Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary
  • Breakfast and 2 dinners included
  • Entrance fees to all noted locations

Cost Excludes

  • Airfare from your home city to Frankfurt, Germany and home from Zurich, Switzerland. Group air available from $959 pp/rt
  • Any private sightseeing not included on the itinerary
  • Tour gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not included in the tour outline

About Wendy Fracchia

About Wendy:

Wendy Fracchia has spent close to 40 years in the travel industry, turning her love for exploring the world into a rewarding career. From the moment she entered the industry right out of school, Wendy discovered her passion for helping others experience unforgettable journeys — whether fulfilling lifelong “bucket list” dreams, growing in faith, or simply enjoying the adventure of travel. Her extensive experience includes leading group tours throughout the USA, Africa, Thailand, Australia, and on multiple European River and Mediterranean cruises. Wendy is known for her travel expertise, insider tips, and heartfelt enthusiasm for sharing the world’s most remarkable places with others.

Travel is more than a job for Wendy — it’s part of who she is. She hopes to see as much of the world as possible and pass along those stories and experiences to her family, friends, and fellow travelers.

Wendy and her husband, Art, have been married for over 35 years. Together, they’ve raised two wonderful sons, welcomed two beloved daughters-in-law, and are now the proud grandparents of soon-to-be five cherished grandchildren. Art has been a constant support, often joining Wendy as an assistant on group tours and embracing the adventure alongside her.

Morris Murdock Escorted Tours has been fulfilling travel dreams for our clients for over 65 years. Morris Murdock Escorted Tours, was the first tour operator to offer LDS faith-based and Church History escorted tours. Since then, we have expanded our offerings to include cruises, humanitarian, shopping and other types of tours with hand-picked tour guides and tour directors that are experts in their field or celebrities with an attachment to the destination or tour's theme.

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