Christmas in Vienna - Going Solo
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!
8days from
£1,899*per person
Overview
Spend Christmas in one of Europe’s most elegant cities, where festive lights glow against grand façades and winter scenes unfold along the Danube. Travelling with a friendly group of solo guests, we take care of the journey from start to finish, so you can relax and enjoy the experience. There’s time to explore Bratislava’s historic streets and Christmas markets, explore Vienna’s Old Town with a guide, discover Schönbrunn’s New Year Market and enjoy coffee and cake in a traditional café. With special festive meals included and five nights in our Vienna hotel, this is Christmas at an easy pace – scenic, sociable and thoughtfully planned throughout.
Itinerary
- Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in the Frankfurt area of Germany.
- We continue through the scenic European countryside, past rolling hills and winter landscapes, arriving in Vienna in time to settle into our hotel, which is located in the United Nations district of Vienna, just 500 metres from the River Danube.
- We travel across the border to Bratislava, Slovakia’s charming capital. There's plenty to see in its historic heart, including Michael’s Gate, the Primate’s Palace and St Martin’s Cathedral (once the coronation church of Hungarian kings). You may wish to soak up the festive atmosphere at the Christmas markets in the Main Square and Hviezdoslav Square before we return to Vienna. This evening, we enjoy a special Christmas Evening buffet dinner at our hotel.
- Christmas Day in Vienna is unhurried and relaxed. This morning, there’s the option to attend a Christmas Day service at a nearby church. We then enjoy a traditional Christmas turkey lunch with an Austrian twist at the hotel, followed by free time to relax, enjoy the hotel's facilities, or take a gentle walk in the nearby parks or along the riverfront paths along the Danube. This evening, a light meal is served at the hotel.
- We begin with a guided walking tour through Vienna’s atmospheric Old Town, before pausing at a traditional Viennese café to enjoy coffee, a liqueur and a slice of classic Sachertorte. A guided sightseeing tour follows along the grand Ringstrasse, passing landmarks including the State Opera House, the Burg Theatre and the Parliament building. This afternoon, we visit Schönbrunn Palace, where the Christmas market has transformed into a lively New Year Market.
- We travel to Krems, the gateway to the Wachau Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with free time to explore and enjoy lunch at leisure. This afternoon, we continue to the Kittenberg Adventure Gardens, beautifully transformed into a magical winter wonderland for Advent. Festive illuminations, seasonal displays and the Advent Magic in the Garden Christmas concert create a wonderfully atmospheric setting, with a warming cup of punch or mulled wine included. This evening, we come together for a farewell dinner at a traditional Heuriger wine tavern, accompanied by local music – a delightful way to end our festive journey.
- We leave Vienna and begin our journey back towards Germany, travelling through winter landscapes as we head to the Frankfurt area for our overnight stay.
- Continue on to Calais for our return ferry home.
What's Included
Holiday Highlights
- Special Austrian buffet on Christmas Eve & traditional lunch on Christmas Day
- Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town & guided city tour of Vienna Ringstrasse
- Visit to a traditional Viennese café with coffee, liqueur & cake
- Visit to the New Year Market at Schönbrunn Palace
- Excursions to Bratislava, Krems & Kittenberg Adventure Gardens with cup of punch or mulled wine
- Farewell dinner at a traditional wine tavern with a glass of wine & music
Our Price Includes
- Return coach travel & ferry crossings
- First & last night on a bed-and-breakfast basis in the Frankfurt area (last night with a light evening meal)
- Five nights' four-star bed-and-breakfast accommodation at the Arcotel Kaiserwasser, Vienna, plus three dinners (double or twin room for sole occupancy)
- Special Austrian buffet on Christmas Eve & traditional lunch on Christmas Day
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Porterage
- Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town & guided city tour of Vienna Ringstrasse
- Visit to a traditional Viennese café with coffee, liqueur & cake
- Visit to the New Year Market at Schönbrunn Palace
- Excursions to Bratislava, Krems & Kittenberg Adventure Gardens with cup of punch or mulled wine
- Farewell dinner at a traditional wine tavern with a glass of wine & music
- Services of a tour manager
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Accommodation
Arcotel Kaiserwasser, Vienna -
Situated near the scenic Kaiserwasser lake, the hotel is just 500m from the River Danube and also provides easy access to Vienna's vibrant city centre. The Arcotel Kaiserwasser offers en-suite rooms that include Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a safe for valuables and spacious en-suite bathrooms with premium toiletries. The hotel also boasts a bar, restaurant and fitness centre with a steam and sauna room.
Selected hotel near Frankfurt -
We stay in a selected hotel in the Frankfurt area during our outward and return journeys. All hotel bedrooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.
Other Information
Holiday code
JG468Holiday provided by Just Go Holidays
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