Christmas In Austria, New Year In The Rhine Valley
- Duration: 14 days
- Board Basis: Mixed Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEG14XARX
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
2026 itinerary
Dec 22
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Dec 23
Continue from Belgium to Austria and the town of Bregenz, our base for the next five nights.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Christmas Eve - Füssen & Scenic Drive
Today we head into Germany via a scenic drive to the Bavarian town of Füssen, located at the end of the Romantic Road. You will have time at leisure to discover the medieval centre of this charming town located above the River Lech.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Christmas Day - Arosa Bahn
Merry Christmas! Today we take a trip aboard the fantastic Arosa Bahn. We depart our hotel and travel to Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland, and board the fabulous Arosa train. Enjoy the scenery as we trundle by the town wall, the Maltese tower and the Obertor gate, before the train then leaves the town behind and begins to climb up into the mountains, crossing the elegant Langwieser Viaduct. We arrive in the charming resort of Arosa where you can take in the fabulous views and fresh mountain air.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Boxing Day - Feldkirch & Vaduz
Nestled in the mountainous Vorarlberg region of Austria, we visit the town of Feldkirch this morning. Stroll through the streets of the medieval Old Town, along narrow cobble-stoned alleys, and admire the historic buildings and towers, the most famous being the Katzcenturm, or Cats Tower.
This afternoon we continue into Lichtenstein and the capital city of Vaduz where you can enjoy its historic sites and stunning views. Despite its small size, its castle, museums and scenic beauty offers a truly delightful experience!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 27 - Free Time or Schoppernau
Free time today our choose our optional excursion to the beautiful village of Schoppernau, full of typical Bregenzerwald houses. It is 860m above sea level and surrounded by impressive mountain peaks, and we have some free time to explore the village.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 28
We depart Austria today and drive into Germany and to the resort town of Rüdesheim for the next five nights.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 29 - Mainz and Free Time in Rüdesheim or Kloster Eberbach Wine Tasting
We start our day by driving to the town of Mainz for a visit of this town perched on the banks of the Rhine. See historical buildings and impressive monuments before returning to Rüdesheim. This afternoon we have an optional excursion to Kloster Eberbach for a guided visit of the monastery followed by a wine tasting of three Riesling wines.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Dec 30 - Boppard & St Goar
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley today with visits to Boppard and St Goar. Boppard is a charming riverside town known for its excellent wines and attractive shops. Once a Roman Fort the town is a true gem of the Rhine Valley. We continue to St Goar, famous for the Rheinfels Castle perched above the town. Wander the narrow alleys full of half-timbered buildings and no visit would be complete without viewing the largest free-standing cuckoo clock in the world!
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
New Year's Eve - Rhine River Cruise & Gala Dinner
The highlight of today will be our cruise along the Rhine River celebrating the New Year. We start and finish in Rüdesheim and will enjoy live music, aperitifs and a sumptuous gala dinner as we cruise towards Mainz. At Mainz, we will enjoy the New Year firework display before cruising back to Rüdesheim.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
New Year's Day - Free Time
We will enjoy a leisurely day today in Rüdesheim, the ever popular ‘wine town’ on the banks of the Rhine River. Known for its vineyards and chocolate-box architecture, be sure to wander the Drosselgasse, a narrow alley full with shops and restaurants.
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Jan 2
We depart the Rhine Valley this morning and continue to Brussels, the capital city of Belgium and check-in to our hotel.
Meals - Breakfast
Jan 3 - Brussels
We have a full day in Brussels today and why not start with our optional guided city tour. The tour includes a panoramic tour by coach followed by a walking tour of the medieval heart of Brussels. Following the tour you are allowed some free time to explore everything the city has to offer.
Meals - Breakfast
Jan 4
Return home.
Meals - Breakfast
Accommodation
2025 departures, you will stay for five nights in the 4-star Hotel Schwarzler in Bregenz, five nights in the 3-star superior Altdeutsche Weinstube in Rüdesheim, and two nights at the Hotel Walram in Valkenburg.
2026 departures, you will stay for five nights in the 4-star Hotel Schwarzler in Bregenz, five nights in the 3-star superior Altdeutsche Weinstube in Rüdesheim, and two nights at the Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport hotel.
Overnight stays will be in city-style hotels.
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