Christmas Markets Zagreb to Munich

Upon arrival in Zagreb, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening at your hotel with your Tour Director group members. Staying at Sheraton/Westin or similar. (D)

After breakfast, visit the historic Upper Town, the St Mark’s Church, and St. Catherine’s Church. View the Parliament and the Government Palace. View the Cathedral and stroll down to the Ban Jelacic Square to dive into the Christmas Market’ atmosphere. Enjoy a cup of mulled wine, stroll along the Zrinjevac Park and if you wish, go ice skating in the Ice Park with a track surrounding the entire park. Stay in the city on own or walk together back to your hotel. Along the way we will view the building of the Croatian National Theatre, the Modern Music Academy, and Mimara Museum. The rest of the day is at leisure. Staying at Sheraton/Westin or similar. (B)

After breakfast, continue to Ljubljana and meet our local guide for a city tour. Walk across the famous Dragon Bridge, through festive squares and streets. Take the funicular railway up to Ljubljana Castle and enjoy a great view of the city, followed by free time to have fun at the Christmas markets with lively music, street food and various events. Overnight at your hotel, staying at Slon/Lev or similar. (B)

Spend the morning getting to know one of the most beautiful natural lakes in the world. Visit the iconic Bled Castle, overlooking the lake from a cliff above. Continuing by bus, we will continue to Radovljica. The sight where one of the famous Coca Cola Christmas commercials was filmed. In the late afternoon, return to Ljubljana to enjoy this beautiful festive city independently on your own. Staying at Slon/Lev or similar. (B)

In the morning, we will leave Slovenia and continue to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Besides the well-known sites like Getreidegasse, the Cathedrale, the festival house, we will also view Mozart’ birthplace and the famous “Silent Night” chapel. In the afternoon, you will have time on your own for strolling around the Christmas markets before we continue to Munich. Staying at Maritim/Holiday Inn Munich City Centre or similar. (B)

Join a city tour of Munich – the capital of the state of Bavaria. We will view Nymphenburg castle. In past times, the baroque palace was the residence of the monarchs of Bavaria. Next you will see the Residence, Maximilian and Leopold Street, the Opera, the Olympic grounds, the Marienplatz with the city hall and the famous Carillon, church of St. Peter, the Viktualien-market and many more. The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the oldest among the Christmas markets in Munich, Christkindl market at Marienplatz (main square). Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Staying at Maritim/Holiday Inn Munich City Centre or similar. (B, D)

Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight home. (B)