Christmas specials for 2010

Christmas markets Tour
FULLY ESCORTED GROUP TOUR
IMAGINE…being there...in the ‘run up’ to Christmas and visiting the sensational Christmas Markets in the cobble-stoned squares of ancient Rothenburg and Nurnberg, Munich, The Romantic Road and Innsbruck. Now add Ludwig’s ‘Fairytale Castle’, snow-capped mountains and much, much more!

Christmas in a Swiss Spa Resort
IMAGINE... 3 Countries over Christmas - Staying 4 nights over Christmas in a first class Spa Hotel in a hidden village perched dramatically in the snow-clad Swiss Alps. Ahhh...Christmas being perfumed and pampered or playing in the snow high above the town with dramatic views across the mighty, jagged peaks. Add to this the Austrian Lakes District, the Christmas Markets of baroque Salzburg and medieval Innsbruck, Zermatt and the mighty Matterhorn, Luzern and lunch in your 1st Class panoramic carriage on the famous Glacier Express! Style, elegance and an incredible adventure!

German Fairytale Christmas
FULLY ESCORTED GROUP TOUR
IMAGINE…A Festive Christmas over 5 days near Ludwig's 'Fairytale Castle' in the Bavarian Alps, the ancient cities of Rothenburg and Bamberg, Christmas Markets in cobble-stoned squares, Nurnberg, Munich, The Romantic Road, snow-capped mountains, sleigh rides, hunting lodges and much, much more!

Swiss Christmas Break
NON-ESCORTED GROUP STAY
IMAGINE…staying there...in a delightful old wooden chalet style hotel in the beautiful Bernese Oberland. Real Swiss hospitality and bubbling cheese fondues, train rides through the mountains and lakes to Montreux, Luzern, medieval Bern and 11,000 feet up the mighty Jungfrau and Eiger mountains. Plus a Sleigh ride with mulled wine, snow covered peaks and much, much more!

The Glacier Express	Leukerbad Village	The Matterhorn

New Year in Medieval Rothenburg
FULLY ESCORTED GROUP TOUR
IMAGINE…A Grand Gala Evening with dinner and dancing in your hotel - a 12th century Patrician's House in the very centre of magical, medieval Rothenburg. Add Ludwig's Fairytale castles and Bavarian lakeside villages, the Romantic Road, beautifully preserved Bamberg and much, much more. What a way to spend New Year!

Swiss New Year Break
NON-ESCORTED GROUP STAY
This tour runs exactly as per the Swiss Christmas Break and the only difference is the dates you travel! IMAGINE…staying there...in a delightful old wooden chalet style hotel in the beautiful Bernese Oberland. Experience special train rides through the magnificent mountains and lakes to Montreux, Luzern and medieval Bern. All around you jagged mountains soar to impossible heights whilst you relax and enjoy real Swiss hospitality, bubbling cheese fondues, a sleigh ride with mulled wine, snow covered peaks and much, much more!Note at the bottom of the tour illustrated you’ll see the New Year Special week dates.

Chateau Chillon - Montreux	The Jungfrau	Hotel Oberland

Guaranteed departures on all Christmas and New Year Tours (your travel agent can explain the importance of guaranteed departures) – Rates in $AUD and $NZ are all guaranteed against currency fluctuations and associated surcharges – NO lengthy optional excursion lists. We include items like sleigh rides and extra day tours. There are NO hidden, later charged extras - End of Tour tips to your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides are included. So many dinners included - We include virtually all your dinners up front. Even all the 'Special ones' like Christmas Eve Dinners and meals in local restaurants! Imagine the hidden savings!

These are not summer tours 'run over winter'. Itineraries are designed specifically for the Europe Winter season (shorter daylight hours - therefore shorter driving distances, passenger comfort) - Hotels are selected for their style to complement the tour and the festive occasion - from 500 year old Alpine Gasthofs to 800 year old Inns - Hotels are chosen for their superb location - perhaps 50 metres from old Rothenburg market square to the charming village below Neuschwanstein Fairytale Castle -  4 or 5 nights in one location over Christmas. That's important… you are not constantly packing and unpacking your bags. NO moving hotels, long drives or inter-city touring on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Years Eve.

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas!