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Christmas in the Slovenian Alps

Number of days: 11 Days

Departs from: Munich

Avg distance travelled / day: 147km

Tour departures: 18 December

Tour ends: Munich

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Enjoy Christmas by Lake Bled

Enjoy Christmas by Lake Bled

Tour Overview

Imagine... a festive Christmas over 4 days on the shores of magnificent Lake Bled deep in the Slovenian Alps, plus medieval Innsbruck, the Fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein, Bolzano, the jagged Italian Dolomites and the snow fields of Kranjska Gora in the Julian Alps. Add to this the canals of Venice, the old city of Ljubljana, dramatic Lake Bohinj, Christmas markets, Brass Bands, the ‘Sinking of the Bells of Wishes’ and, to cap it all, staying 2 more nights in a dreamy Italian Castle. What a combination!

Tour Highlights

  • Christmas on the shores of magnificent Lake Bled
  • Fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein
  • Innsbruck Christmas Markets
  • Stay in a glorious Italian Castle
  • St Marc’s Square & canals in Venice
  • Passion Play village of Oberammergau
  • Boxing Day Brass Band Concert
  • Snow fields of Kranjska Gora in the Julian Alps
  • Old city of Ljubljana and Lake Bohinij
  • Special Farewell Dinner

Tour Inclusions

  • All sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions described in the itinerary
  • Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
  • Luxury touring coach
  • End of tour tips to Tour Manager, drivers and guides
  • 10 nights First Class accommodation
  • Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
  • Buffet breakfasts daily
  • 9 dinners including Christmas Eve dinner with Zither Music and Special Farewell dinner
  • Christmas Day Turkey lunch
  • Tea and coffee with all dinners
  • Welcome drink in Munich and Lake Bled
  • Local guides - Neuschwanstein Castle, Venice, Ljubljana and Kranjska Gora
  • Entrance and horse and buggy ride to Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Return waterbus in Venice
  • Tickets to the Boxing Day Brass Band Concert

Itinerary Outline

  • Day 1: Munich
  • Day 2: Munich – Hohenschwangau – Innsbruck
  • Day 3: Innsbruck
  • Day 4: Innsbruck – Bolzano – Castelbrando
  • Day 5: Castelbrando – Venice – Castelbrando
  • Day 6: Castelbrando – Villach – Lake Bled
  • Day 7: Ljubljana
  • Day 8: Christmas
  • Day on the shores of Lake Bled
  • Day 9: Lake Bohinj – Kranjska Gora
  • Day 10: Lake Bled – Salzburg – Munich
  • Day 11: Munich

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