Beautiful 9 Days Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland Vacation Package

Welcome to your ‘Cox & Kings European Odyssey with Christmas Markets’ tour. Your Cox & Kings representative greets you at the ‘meeting point’ at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check in after 1600 hrs). Cox and Kings take care to start your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag. (D)

Begin Your Tour • Arrive Munich Welcome to your ‘Cox & Kings European Odyssey with Christmas Markets’ tour. Your Cox & Kings representative greets you at the ‘meeting point’ at the exit after immigration and customs and transfers you comfortably to your hotel (check in after 1600 hrs). Cox and Kings take care to start your sightseeing only the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag. (D)

Visit to Christmas Markets • Onto ViennaVisit to BMW Museum • Guided city tour of Munich • Visit to Christmas MarketsGet an impression of modern Munich, as you visit the BMW Museum which offers afascinating presentation of the company, brand and product history of the BMW. About 125of the brand's most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorcycles and engines aredisplayed on a surface area of 5000 m².3The BMW Museum embodies the brand experience in Munich along with the BMW Plant andBMW Welt. It was founded in 1973 as one of the first ever brand museums and wasredesigned and expanded in 2008. Enjoy deep insights into the tradition, present and futureof the BMW brand.Proceed for a guided city tour. The tour begins with an exterior photo stop at the Palace ofNymphenburg, the former summer residence of the Bavarian elector princes and kings. ThePalace is surrounded by beautiful park gardens and a few smaller palaces. The lawns andwater features of the park are as ornate as the magnificent Nymphenburg Palace.Further, our route invites you to discover sights such as the Pinakotheken art museums, theworld famous Hofbrauhaus, the National Theater with the Royal Palace, Olympic Stadium, St.Peter's Church (Peterskirche), Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche), Marienplatzand the Viktualien market with its colorful outdoor stalls. The photo stops make this tour anunforgettable Munich experience.Continue visit to the Christmas markets. The cosmopolitan capital of Bavaria turns into awelcoming and idyllic winter wonderland during the festive season. Draped in shimmeringsnow and illuminated by twinkling fairy lights, the charming Munich Christmas marketsenchant visitors from all over the world. You can also enjoy a ride on the Christmas Tram (onown) , the tram run through the Christmas market, fully decked up and decorated to exudethe Magical spirit of Yuletide.Later drive to Vienna. On arrival, check in to your hotel. (B, D)

In Vienna • Guided panoramic Highlight City Tour of Vienna • Visit the Schoenbrunn Palace • Visit to Christmas Markets Today you will be taken on a guided panoramic city tour of Vienna, which will enthrall you by its charm and astonish you with its splendorous of yesteryears that still remains intact . Commence with a visit to the Schoenbrunn Palace a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Enjoy a photographic opportunity as you drive around the ring and pass famous landmarks like the great State Opera House, St. Charles Church ([photo stop), the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) (photo stop), the Parliament and the Town Hall among others offering an insight into the culture and history of the city and of the Habsburg dynasty. Next, you will visit the traditional Christmas Market in Vienna, an unforgettable experience. Christmas Markets in Vienna exude a fantastic atmosphere. The aromas of candied fruits, cotton candy and other delicacies like Christmas punch and roasted chestnuts wafting around the small wooden market stalls still retain their magical power. Classics include the Christmas market in front of City Hall, the traditional Viennese Christmas market on Freyung, the markets at Spittelberg, Am Hof and in front of the church of St. Charles Borromeo (Karlskirche). After dinner, return to your hotel. (B, D)

Onto Innsbruck • Guided city tour of Salzburg Today, after an early breakfast, drive to Salzburg, the Mozart’s city! We begin with a Guided city tour including Sound of music locations. Relive your favorite 4 scenes from the classic musical on The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg. This takes you to the film’s iconic sites around the city while providing historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels. CLater drive to Innsbruck. Located on the banks of the Inn River, Innsbruck is one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has hosted the Winter Olympics twice! On arrival, check in to your hotel. (B, D)

In Innsbruck • Visit Swarovski Crystal World • Orientation Tour of Innsbruck • Visit to Christmas Markets Today you will drive to the internationally renowned Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, and prepare to be dazzled at the 'Chambers of Wonder’! In a wondrous blue hall dominated by a Unicum- a wall of crystal, you see the world's biggest crystal and it's smallest! Over 7 million people from all corners of the globe have already been thrilled by the Swarovski experience - now you are one of them! Our Orientation tour introduces you to its world famous sights. View the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic balcony erected by the Emperor Maximilian I in the 15th century, decorated with gold painted copper shingles. Next walk to view the Imperial Church followed by the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800 years! The Advent and Christmas period in Innsbruck is a truly wonderful time. Visitors are attracted to the many Christmas markets in Innsbruck by the aromas of local delicacies like punch and Kiachl which are freshly baked farmers' donuts typically served with a savoury or sweet topping, the sensational fruit breads and Christmas stollen, along with an exciting entertainment programme. Later after dinner, return to your hotel. (B, D)

Onto Switzerland • Visit Vaduz • Visit Interlaken Today drive to Switzerland. En-route we take you to the Principality of Liechtenstein and stop at Vaduz – the capital, famous for postage stamps. Proceed to visit the popular holiday resort of Interlaken, cradled cozily between the beautiful Lakes of Brienz and Thun, where even today you see horse-drawn carriages. You will have an encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Next to a virtually unlimited selection of watches and jewellery, every store carries a vast array of small famous brand gifts and souvenirs, priced for every pocket. Continue your drive to Lungern. Later check into the hotel. (B, L, D)

In Switzerland • Visit to Glacier 3000 • Visit Lucerne Glacier 3000 Awaits! An everlasting snow mountain, offering panoramic views of the most beautiful summits of the Alps. Ascent is by cable car to Scex Rouge (2971m). A special adrenaline kick with a wild ride on the Alpine Coaster (weather permitting), the world’s highest bobsleigh track. You can cruise along at approx. 40 km/hour and with the brakes you determine how fast you want to go. The ultimate highlight is the 520-degree loop, 5 followed by 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps and 2 bridges. The View Point (stairs) located directly behind the Restaurant Botta 3000 has a 360-degree view that includes some of the most beautiful alpine peaks - from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to the Matterhorn - take the 107 meters Peak Walk along a suspension bridge. Later take the Ice Express to ride the snow bus over the glacier. Enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Return to Col du Pillion. Drive to Lucerne with its picturesque mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows. Pause at the poignant Lion Monument, built to commemorate the brave Swiss soldiers killed during the French Revolution. Stroll along the covered, wooden Kapellbrücke (chapel bridge), to the ornate Jesuit Church. You will have your first encounter with the marvels of Swiss shopping. Most visitors take home two things – memories of a beautiful country and a Swiss watch. Later onto your hotel. (B, L, D)

Homeward Bound Good times need never end! As you get ready for the airport and your flight back home, relive the high points of your ‘Cox and Kings European Odyssey with Christmas markets’ tour. We are confident you will join us again sometime soon… (Either in the hotel or on board the flight)