Itinerary

B-Breakfast | L-Lunch | D-Dinner | WD-Welcome Dinner

Day 1 – Arrive to Zagreb

Upon arrival in Zagreb, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel.  Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening at your hotel. (WD)

Day 2 – Zagreb

After breakfast, visit the historic Upper Town, the St Mark’s Church, and St. Catherine’s Church. View the Parliament and the Government Palace. See 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 your 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 the Mimara Museum. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 3 –  Zagreb to Ljubljana

After breakfast, we continue to Ljubljana where we will meet our local guide for a city tour. We will 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. (B)

Day 4 – Ljubljana with visit of Bled & Radovljica

Spend the morning getting to know one of the most beautiful natural lakes in the world. We will visit the iconic Bled Castle, overlooking the lake from a cliff above. Continuing by bus, we will continue to Radovljica, a medieval town where you will experience the Radovljica’ Festival. 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. (B)

Day 5 –  Ljubljana, Salzburg  and Munich

In the morning, we will leave Slovenia and continue to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Besides the well-known sites like Getreidegasse, the Cathedrale, and the festival house, we will also view Mozart’s birthplace and the famous “Silent Night” chapel. In the afternoon, you will have time on your own to stroll around the Christmas markets before we continue to Munich. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 6 – Munich

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 will be the Rezidence, Maximilian and Leopold Street, the Opera, the Olympic grounds, the Marienplatz with the city hall and the famous Carillon, the church of St. Peter, the Viktualien-market and many more. The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the oldest the Christmas Market in Munich, the Christkindl market at Marienplatz (main square). (B)

Day 7 – Depart Munich

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

NOTE: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.