EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS - From $6399 per person twin share
- Return international flights ex SYD/*MEL/BNE/*PER/*ADL/*AKL
- 13 nights premium accommodation
- Enjoy daily breakfast
- Includes return airport transfers
TRAVEL PERIOD: 20 Nov - 4 Dec 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. European cities and towns adorned in twinkling lights and festive decorations; the landscape blanketed in a layer of gleaming white snow; and the scent of freshly baked gingerbread, chestnuts and mulled wine beckoning you to explore each stunning Christmas market. Could 2023 be the year you experience a white Christmas for yourself?
Don your favourite coat, pull on your warmest mittens and experience what all the fuss is about on this 16 day tour of Europe's amazing Christmas markets. Attend much-loved markets in Vienna, Salzburg, St Wolfgang, St Gilgen, Strobl, Munich, Innsbruck and more. Stroll through Wenceslas Square in the Old Town of Prague; see Mozart’s birthplace in the busy Getreidegasse of Salzburg; visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria; explore some of the gorgeous spa towns of the Czech Republic and more! You’ll also get to enjoy free time in Munich and Vienna, immersing yourself in the festive atmosphere at leisure.
This amazing package includes return international flights, 13 nights 4-star hotel accommodation, English-speaking tour leader and much more.
Want to make your holiday last longer? An 18 day extension plus an Arrive Early in Vienna option is available.
EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- Discover Austria, Germany and Czech Republic
- Visit Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, Brno, Munich and more
- Enjoy mulled wine and a snack at the iconic Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market
- Discover beautiful Vienna with a free day at leisure
- Stop in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic
- Stroll through Wenceslas Square in Old Town Prague with a local guide
- Be awestruck by the magnificence of Prague Castle
- Enjoy a half day tour of the beautiful spa town of Marianske Lazne and historic Cheb
- View the stunning, riverside Cesky Krumlov Castle
- Explore the well-preserved village of Holašovice
- Witness baroque palaces and courtyards on a walking tour in Salzburg
- See Mozart's birthplace in the busy Getreidegasse
- Marvel at the beautiful Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg
- Visit magical Christmas Markets of St Wolfgang, St Gilgen, Strobl, Munich and Innsbruck
- Enjoy a city tour of Innsbruck, framed by the Alps
- Visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria
- Stay in the picturesque village of Hohenschwangau
- Visit the famed Pilgrimage Church of Wies (Wieskirche)
- Soak up the vibrant culture of Munich on a city tour
- Enjoy a day at leisure to further explore Munich
FLIGHTS
- Return international flights (economy class) ex SYD/*MEL/BNE/*PER/*ADL/*AKL
ACCOMMODATION
- 13 nights 4 star hotel accommodation
DINING
- Enjoy daily breakfast
TOUR ESSENTIALS
- English speaking tour leader
- Airline taxes and surcharges
TRANSPORT
- Transportation by private A/C vehicle
TRANSFERS
- Return airport transfers
Itinerary 1
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Vienna, Austria
Day 2 Welcome to Vienna!
Day 3 Vienna City Tour - Christmas Markets
Day 4 Vienna Free Day
Day 5 Vienna, Austria - Brno, Czech Republic - Prague (approx. 350km day)
Day 6 Prague City Tour
Day 7 Prague - Marianske Lazne - Frantiskovy Lazne - Cheb - Prague (approx. 340km day)
Day 8 Cesky Krumlov - Holasovice - Salzburg, Austria (approx. 450km day)
Day 9 Salzburg City Tour - Christmas Markets
Day 10 Salzburg - St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut, St Gilgen & Strobl - Salzburg (approx. 200km day)
Day 11 Salzburg - Innsbruck City Tour - Christmas Markets (approx. 200km day)
Day 12 Innsbruck, Austria - Hohenschwangau, Germany - Neuschwanstein Castle (approx. 120km day)
Day 13 Hohenschwangau - Munich City Tour - Christmas Markets (approx. 125km day)
Day 14 Munich Free Day
Day 15 Munich, Germany - Australia or New Zealand
Day 16 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
Itinerary 2
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Vienna, Austria
Day 2 Welcome to Vienna!
Day 3 Vienna - Free Day
Day 4 Vienna - Free Day
Day 5 Vienna City Tour - Christmas Markets
Day 6 Vienna Free Day
Day 7 Vienna, Austria - Brno, Czech Republic - Prague (approx. 350km day)
Day 8 Prague City Tour
Day 9 Prague - Marianske Lazne - Frantiskovy Lazne - Cheb - Prague (approx. 340km day)
Day 10 Cesky Krumlov - Holasovice - Salzburg, Austria (approx. 450km day)
Day 11 Salzburg City Tour - Christmas Markets
Day 12 Salzburg - St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut, St Gilgen & Strobl - Salzburg (approx. 200km day)
Day 13 Salzburg - Innsbruck City Tour - Christmas Markets (approx. 200km day)
Day 14 Innsbruck, Austria - Hohenschwangau, Germany - Neuschwanstein Castle (approx. 120km day)
Day 15 Hohenschwangau - Munich City Tour - Christmas Markets (approx. 125km day)
Day 16 Munich Free Day
Day 17 Munich, Germany - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 18 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 26th November 2023.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies of :
Standard Package: $1,250
Extension Package: $1,500
Departure Dates
2023
Standard Package:
November: 22, 26, ^30
December: *4
Pre Tour Extension Package:
November: 20, 24, ^28
December: *2
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
Surcharges- Dates/months with a ^ incur a flight high season surcharge of $550 per person
- Dates/months with a * incur a flight high season surcharge of $750 per person
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Perth, *Adelaide or *Auckland
Departure City Surcharges
Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland or Perth: $200 per personFull-Service Airline(s) Used
- Cabin Class: Economy Class
- Airlines: Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airlines Austrian Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines and airline partners (subject to availability).
- Please note: One-way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Guaranteed Airline surcharge- Cabin Class: Economy Class
- Singapore Airlines: $600 per person
- Emirates: $500 per person
- Qatar Airways: $500 per person
- Etihad Airways: $500 per person
Please note:
- Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
- On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
- In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
- Guaranteed airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.
Arrive early in Vienna
$300 per person, subject to availability
Please note:- This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
- Arrivals before your selected departure date can only be booked up to one month before check-in. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact TripADeal to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.
- No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
- Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
14/09/2023 - 14/10/2023
01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024
Stay behind in Munich
Not available.
Stopover Packages
* Doha
Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way
* Dubai
Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way
* Singapore
Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way
Includes:- 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Return airport transfers
Please note:
- When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used
- When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind
- Stopover packages are subject to availability.
- In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
- Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
14/09/2023 - 14/10/2023
01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024 - Doha Grand Prix: 05 - 09 October 2023
- Doha MotoGP: 17 - 20 November 2023
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: 24 - 26 November 2023
Flight Class Upgrades
- Business Class (international sector only): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.
Please note:
- All Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfil your request the upgrade cost will be refunded).
- On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration.
Accommodation Used
4 Star (self-rated)
Vienna: Radisson Blu Park Royal Palace Hotel or Similar
Prague: : Courtyard by Marriott Prague City Hotel or Similar
Salzburg: Salzburg Wyndham Grand Hotel or Similar
Innsbruck: Innsbruck Hotel Alphotel or Similar
Fuessen: Fuessen Hotel Best Western Plus or Similar
Munich: Munich Hotel Leonardo City South or Similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed no later than two weeks prior to travel.
Extra Nights
Not available
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Child Policy- No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
- Valid for Children 8 years and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Triple Share
Not Available
Bedding Configuration
Double or Twin (subject to availability).
Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms
Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please inquire upon booking if you require this option.Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 40 per vehicle.
- Visa fees and requirements (Not required for Europe if travelling on an Australian passport for stays up to 90 days)
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Recommended gratuities/tipping: €5 per person/day payable direct to tour operator.
- Mandatory city taxes
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
A tourist visa is not required in Europe if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport for stays up to 90 days.
Important:
Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19.
Some countries and airlines may also require you to obtain an additional visa prior to arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
It is also important to note that some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.- Changes - $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error- If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event, TWAC is unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
