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Welcome to Collette
Vacations’ holiday program featuring the traditional
Christmas markets, historic towns and spectacular
scenery of Europe. Each stop will beckon you with unique
handcrafted gifts like Hummels, Cuckoo clocks, and wood
carvings. Highlights include a visit to the magical
village of Oberammergau which owes its fame to the
internationally known “Passion Play,” as well as guided
tours of Innsbruck, Austria; Munich, Germany;
Strasbourg, France; and Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy a
traditional Black Forest dinner and a concert inside an
850-year-old church; enjoy a picture stop at Wies
Church, proclaimed a World Heritage Site; view the most
famous castle in Bavaria, Neuschwanstein; and traverse
the vineyard fields of the Alsace. There will be plenty
of time on this tour to explore the many specialty
markets, enjoy the amenities offered at your hotel, or
simply savor the breathtaking Alpine scenery.
- Enjoy one of Strasbourg's
finest restaurants while visiting France.
- Enjoy a traditional
cheese fondue dinner while in Switzerland.
- Experience the holiday spirit in
four different countries.
 Day
1: Overnight Flight
Welcome to Collette’s holiday program featuring the
traditional Christmas markets, historic towns and
spectacular scenery of Europe.
Day 2: Munich, Germany - Oberammergau - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. A
leisurely motorcoach ride through the scenic motorways
brings you to the charming town of Oberammergau. The
remainder of the day is at leisure for you to relax and
enjoy the amenities offered at your hotel or enjoy the
breathtaking Alpine scenery. This evening, join your
fellow travelers for dinner featuring local delicacies.
(D)
Day 3: Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria -
Oberammergau
Travel through the spectacular Bavarian Alps to
Innsbruck, located in the heart of the Alps in the
Austrian state of Tyrol. A local guide provides a tour
highlighting the city’s rich history, culture, and
popular attractions including Maria Theresienstrasse,
the Hofburg, and the “Golden Roof,” all set against the
backdrop of the majestic Austrian Alps. The remainder of
the day is at leisure to shop in the many specialty
stores and the Christmas market. (B, D)
Day 4: Oberammergau - Munich - Oberammergau
Begin your day with leisure time to explore Oberammergau.
This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to the
internationally known Passion Play, which is performed
only once every ten years. Then return to Munich and
enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the
Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The remainder of your day
is at leisure to explore Munich’s historic area and its
well-known Christmas market, one of Europe’s largest and
most popular. (B, D)
Day 5: Oberammergau - Titisee (Black Forest)
Today’s highlights include a picture stop at Wies
Church, proclaimed as a World Heritage Site. Then view
perhaps the most famous castle in Bavaria,
Neuschwanstein, with its beautiful turrets and
pinnacles. Continuing along the scenic route, you
traverse southern Germany, skirting the northern shores
of Lake Constance to the Black Forest, and proceed to
the resort town of Titisee. This is the heart of the
mysterious Black Forest region - the setting of legends
and stories of yore! Don’t forget to shop for authentic
cuckoo clocks, Hummels and wood carvings. Your evening
begins with a private choir concert performed in an
850-year-old church and ends with a traditional Black
Forest dinner. (B, D)
Day 6: Titisee - Strasbourg, France - Titisee
Travel the picturesque valleys of the Black Forest and
the vineyard fields of the Alsace to the provincial
capital city of Strasbourg, France where centuries of
Roman, French, German and Alsatian influences blend
together to lend this city its unique local character.
Enjoy a guided tour of the charming old quarter, “Petite
France,” featuring the Cathedral of Notre Dame,
considered to be one of the noblest achievements of
Western architecture. Time is available for you to
explore the wonderful Christmas market before dinner at
the Gurtlerhoft Restaurant, one of Strasbourg’s finest.
(B, D)
Day 7: Titisee - Bern
Travel to Bern, one of Europe’s most beautiful capital
cities. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour
featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the
famous Bear Pit and the impressive Cathedral. Afterwards
you may explore more of the area or shop for homemade
items at the local Christmas market. (B)
Day 8: Bern - Lucerne - Bern
This morning you travel to Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise
on the Lake.” Enjoy a scenic walking tour of picturesque
Lucerne, highlighted by a walk through the romantic old
town. The balance of the day is at leisure to do some
last minute shopping or simply enjoy the wonderful
setting of this beautiful city on a lake, surrounded by
snow-capped mountains. This evening, after returning to
Bern, join your fellow travelers in celebrating the end
of a marvelous trip with dinner, complete with the
region’s famous cheese fondue, at a popular local
restaurant. (B, D)
Day 9: Bern - Zurich - Tour Ends
(B)
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us for additional pre or post night accommodations.
Base Rates Per Person
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Departure Date |
Double Rate |
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November
25 2005 |
$999 |
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November
30 2005 |
$999 |
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December
03 2005 |
$999 |
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December
06 2005 |
$999 |
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*Tour
prices are based on double occupancy and are subject to
change. Please call for triple or child
occupancy rates. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
9 days, 13 meals
7 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners
Day 1 - Overnight flight
Day 2 - 4 - Hotel Wittlesbach, Oberammergau,
Bavaria, Germany
Day 5, 6 - Hofgut Sternen or Maritim Hotel,
Titisee (Black Forest), Germany
Day 7, 8 - Hotel Bristol, Bern, Switzerland
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