An Imperial Christmas In Vienna

Itinerary

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

Experience Vienna’s unique Christmastime magic, as the city is filled with strands of pretty lights that hang across the streets like falling snow frozen in time. With its fairytale buildings, shop windows glistening with seasonal treats and the aroma of sweet spices filling the air, Vienna at this time of year is like stepping into the pages of a storybook. We discover the highlights of this Imperial city, take a Waltz dancing class at Palais Pàlffy, enjoy some lovely celebrations at our hotel and so much more.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

22 December

Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in Germany.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

23 December

Continue on to our hotel in the Vienna area, arriving in time for dinner.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

24 December

We enjoy a guided walking tour that introduces us to the beautiful Old Town of Vienna. Vienna’s historic centre is rich in grand buildings and monuments and is especially pretty at Christmas when the streets are brightly illuminated. Afterwards, we shelter ourselves from the cold in a traditional Viennese café where we enjoy some festive treats including coffee, liqueur and Sachertorte.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

25 December

After Christmas Day lunch at our hotel, we enjoy a guided city tour of Vienna, where we take in the main sights including the Opera House and the Imperial Palace. Later, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to our hotel.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

26 December

We begin with some free time to explore the Schönbrunn Palace New Year Market, an annual fixture filled with festive lights and a wide selection of stalls in an elegant setting, followed by a guided tour of the 900-year-old Klosterneuburg Abbey, famous for its sacred art treasures. After dinner at the hotel, we enjoy a Waltz dancing class and glass of sparkling wine at Palais Pàlffy. Owned by a noble family in the 17th century, it was once visited by Mozart himself and the halls have been filled with his music ever since.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

27 December

We head off on a scenic tour of Vienna Woods, a pretty forested area outside Vienna. Our tour includes visits to Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Mayeling Hunting Lodge and an evening meal in a traditional wine tavern (Heuriger) that includes wine and live Viennese music.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

28 December

Travel to our overnight hotel in Germany, with a light evening meal included.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

29 December

Continue on to Calais for our return ferry home.

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in Germany (last night with a light evening meal)
• 5 nights at the Hotel Marienhof, Unterkirchbach (JG3 rating) with breakfast plus 3 dinners (includes traditional Austrian Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve)
• Traditional turkey lunch on Christmas Day
• 3-course dinner at a local Vienna restaurant
• Farewell dinner at a Viennese Heuriger with wine & live music
• Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town & guided city tour of Vienna
• Guided tour of Klosterneuburg Abbey
• Free time at Schönbrunn Palace New Year Market
• Coffee, liqueur and Sachertorte in a traditional café
• Waltz dancing class and glass of sparkling wine at Palais Pàlffy
• Scenic tour of Vienna Woods (includes guided tour of Heiligenkreuz Abbey)
• En-route visit to Dunkirk
• Local guide on excursions

An Imperial Christmas in Vienna

• Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town & guided city tour of Vienna
• Guided tour of Klosterneuburg Abbey
• Free time at Schönbrunn Palace New Year Market

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Accommodation

Hotel Marienhof, Vienna Woods, Austria JG3

Nestled in the heart of Vienna Woods’ gorgeous scenery, the Hotel Marienhof offers comfortable accommodation in the Austrian countryside. Hotel features include a restaurant, bar, indoor pool, wellness centre and free Wi-Fi in public areas, while the en-suite rooms offer satellite TV.

Please note: in Austria, a twin/double room will have one double bed base structure with two separate mattresses and separate bed linen for each mattress.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

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