ITINERARY- Christmas in Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria
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Tuesday, 22nd Dec 2009
Arrival at Salzburg airport
Transfer airport / The Schwärzler Hotel Neutor (or similar) – Salzburg’s meeting place for artists
Welcome cocktail at the 4-star Schwärzler Hotel Neutor followed by dinner at the Eulenspiegel, a charming restaurant situated directly across the street from Mozart’s birthplace. Be sure to ask to hear the legend of the Eulenspiegel! (3 course menu, exclusive of coffee and beverage)
Remainder of the evening at leisure
Wednesday, 23rd Dec 2009
Morning walking tour of Old Town Salzburg
Your English-speaking guide will introduce you to the most important sights in Salzburg, including the famous Getreidegasse, St. Peter's Cathedral with its unique cemetery and the fortress Hohensalzburg. Strolling through the beautiful Old Town will acquaint you with the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque aspects of Salzburg. The many impressive monuments are witnesses to the city’s glorious past.
Afternoon Lake District tour with coffee and cake at St. Wolfgang
Some of Austria's most beautiful scenery is found in the lake area surrounding the City of Salzburg. We take you through this lovely countryside, drive by Lake Fuschl and stop at the Wolfgangsee where you will visit the famous church in St. Wolfgang, one of the most important pilgrimage centres of the Middle Ages. We’ll follow this visit with a relaxing stop for coffee at the famous "Weisses Rössl" ("White Horse Inn") where you will enjoy the unique beauty of this country inn located right on the lake.
Early evening four-course Christmas Eve dinner at our hotel (exclusive of coffee and beverage)
Thursday, 24th Dec 2009 (public holiday)
8:45 am full day excursion to Bad Gastein, a Belle Époque treasure traditionally favoured by European royalty
Sleigh ride and mulled wine
3 course lunch at restaurant Grüner Baum (beverage excluded )
Mulled wine on coach on return to Salzburg
Enjoy a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland surrounded by exquisite mountain scenery. This full day excursion will acquaint you with the romantic Bad Gastein Valley - for centuries famous as a summer and winter resort.
This is a wonderful way to experience the splendour of your surroundings. You will take a horse drawn sleigh through the Hohe Tauern National Park to the Gasthaus Prossau where we will stop before returning to lunch at the delightful Grüner Baum restaurant.
Evening at leisure.
Friday, 25th Dec 2009 (public holiday)
9.00 am We leave for a half day tour in Oberndorf
The beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night, Holy Night, was composed in this mountain village in 1818.
From the City of Salzburg it is only a short drive to the basilica of Maria Plain, the City’s traditional pilgrimage church. Mozart composed his Coronation Mass for the 28th anniversary of the coronation of the famous painting of the Madonna and Child that is enshrined before the basilica’s main altar. Since that time, the anniversary of this coronation has been celebrated annually. After this stop, your journey continues to Oberndorf to visit the little church where the beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night, Holy Night, was first performed. You will enjoy hearing it played in its original setting and hear the story of its creation.
Evening at leisure.
Saturday, 26th Dec 2009
All day at leisure ( for shopping, exploring, etc.)
Stiftskeller St. Peter, Europe’s oldest Gasthaus
›› (3 course menu and entertainment included. Beverage not included)
›› You will experience dining in a setting that has witnessed visits by Charlemagne and, legend has it, was the place where Mephistopheles met Faust! Eighteenth century century delectables are served while musicians in historic costume play tunes by Wolfgang.
Sunday, 27th Dec 2009
9.00 am luggage loading (luggage outside rooms at 8.30 am)
9.15 am Transfer Salzburg Airport
Prices
Based on double occupancy and a minimum of 20 guests
Price per Person in Double Room (5 nights) €2000
Single rate (5 nights) €2300
Prices exclusive of airfare
GUESTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE
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