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Brian's Bavarian Christmas Adventure

Includes Excursions in Munich, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Neuschwanstein Castle

November 30 - December 6, 2025

6 nights

ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE – walking up to 5km/day, may include steps and inclines

Are you looking for a magical Christmas experience that you won’t soon forget? Come join me on a journey through Germany and Austria. The tour includes six nights accommodations (double occupancy) at the Hotel Stachus Munich in a double room, four excursions with transportation costs included, and lunch the first day as a group. Deposit is 50% per person and final payment will be due by July 1, 2025. All deposits are non-refundable, as pricing is based on group rates. Seats are extremely limited and will be available on a first-come, first-deposit-received basis.​

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MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE TRIP

I am doing something a little different this year and want to help spread the holiday cheer. This year a portion of every seat sold will help fund a “MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE TRIP” for a terminally ill family. Together, we are all going to help make the holidays a little brighter for someone who is terminally ill by bringing them and a guest to Germany to experience this amazing adventure.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
TRAVEL DAY

Fly to Munich

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
ARRIVE IN MUNICH

  • Meet and greet in hotel lobby with Brian and other tour group members

  • Marienplatz Christmas Market

  • Munich Town Hall
     

Arrive and make your way from the airport to the Hotel Stachus in downtown Munich, by cab or train at your own expense. Hotel Stachus is only two blocks from the train station. There will be an opportunity to meet Brian and your fellow travelers in the hotel lobby in the evening at a meet and greet.

We will then walk the cobblestone streets as a group to the Marienplatz Christmas Market, which is the main outdoor market in Munich for a magical evening of shopping under the German stars and twinkling Christmas lights. Be sure to try some of the local food and gluhwein (warm spiced wine) while admiring the soaring gothic spires of the Munich Town Hall. You can collect and keep the cups as souvenirs if you like.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025
MUNICH CHRISTMAS MARKETS DAY

  • Traditional German lunch with Brian and tour group (cost included)

  • Marianplatz Christmas Market

  • Medieval Christmas Market

  • Residenz Christmas Market

  • Tollwood Winter Market


Sleep late or get a light breakfast on your own, then meet in the hotel lobby and we’ll walk as a group to the Augustiner Stammhaus for a traditional German lunch (included in price). After lunch, we will have some free time to explore more of the Marienplatz Christmas Market before making our way on foot to another favorite of the locals, the Medieval Christmas Market, for a truly unique experience. Save room for a turkey leg! From the Medieval Market we will walk to the Residenz Christmas Market, housed in the courtyard of the historic former palace. In the evening, for those who want to join me, we'll walk to the Tollwood Winter Market which is located on the grounds of the Oktoberfest. This market is different than the others we will visit on the trip, with more of a county fair feel to it, but well worth seeing.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS IN SALZBURG

  • Full-day excursion from Munich to Salzburg

  • Salzburg Christmas Market

  • Sound of Music locations

  • Mirabell Gardens


We will meet in the hotel lobby and travel as a group on the approximately two-hour journey by train to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Salzburg, Austria, home of The Sound of Music and Mozart. Our day will be spent exploring this magical city, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Expect medieval fortresses, beautiful alpine scenery, historic cathedrals, iconic movie locations, and some of the best chocolate and confectionery in the world. If you are a fan of The Sound of Music, we will pass by some of the original filming locations of the movie, including the Mirabell Gardens. Salzburg is a compact historic city with cobblestone streets and amazing baroque architecture. You will have free time to meander through the old town and Christmas market.

*Any entrance fees for sites you choose to visit are not included.
 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025
CHRISTMAS IN NUREMBERG

  • Full-day excursion from Munich to Nuremberg

  • Nuremberg Christmas Market

  • Historic walled city


We will meet in the hotel lobby and travel as a group on the approximately one-hour journey by train to Nuremberg. Visiting Nuremberg brings us to the heart of Germany. Nuremberg – Nürnberg in German – is known as “the most German of German cities.”

Upon arrival in Nuremburg, we will walk together to the main square of the historic walled city to visit the extravagant Christmas Market. Once there, you will have free time to explore the area on your own before traveling together back to Munich.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
BAVARIAN CASTLES

  • Full-day excursion from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle

  • Neuschwanstein Castle


Neuschwanstein Castle is the absolute ‘must-see’ experience for any visitor to Bavaria. We will meet in the hotel lobby and travel as a group on the approximately two-hour journey to the Neuschwanstein Castle, located at the gateway of Bavarian Alps. Upon arrival to the Castle, we will make our way on the approximately 30-minute walk uphill to the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle (entrance fee included).

We will have a guided tour of the interior and learn about the eccentric king who built the castle. We’ll marvel at the elaborately decorated rooms dedicated to the artistic glorification of medieval German Romance and the operas of Richard Wagner, such as in the elaborate and imposing Throne Hall. At the conclusion of the tour we will be transported back to Munich.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
LEISURE DAY ON YOUR OWN

There may be an option for an add-on daytrip to Innsbruck, Austria on this day. This availability of this additional excursion is not guaranteed, and pricing will not be available until after I determine the interest.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
DEPARTURE DAY

The amazing journey with Brian comes to an end. Fly home or continue your adventure on your own.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Local currency is the Euro

  • Pack weather-appropriate clothing, umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes or boots

  • Pack a European electric power adapter

  • Consider packing:

    • Cash (Euros) – many Christmas market vendors will not accept credit cards

    • Canvas tote/shopping bag – most Christmas market vendors do not provide bags for your purchases

    • Travel mug or cup – hotel does not provide glassware in the guest rooms

    • Portable battery – access to outlets for recharging cannot be guaranteed when we are on our excursions

    • You may want to consider bringing bubble wrap to wrap delicate gifts for traveling home.

  • Munich has many wonderful traditional beer halls like the famous Hofbrauhaus, but they are very busy during the Christmas season. If you are interested in lunch or dinner at a beer hall, consider making reservations in advance. Most use reservation systems like “Open Table” on their websites.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Food and beverages, except where noted.

  • Entrance fees for historic/cultural sites, except where noted.

  • Gratuities

TESTIMONIALS

We’ve had the best time with Brian Travels. If you’re looking for someone to setup all your tours he’s the best! You should follow him he has some amazing pictures of places he’s traveled to and if you get to chance to travel with him definitely sign up for his tours!

JESSIE V.

We fell in love with Brian within the first 20 seconds. His excursions were well planned extremely well executed, even when monkey wrenches were thrown into the mix. Brian is professional, funny and full of energy that is just infectious! My suggestion book with him book early because the word is out that he is the bomb!! That is, as long as you’re not taking a seat away from me!

ALICIA G.

As novice international travelers, booking excursions with Brian Travels was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. Brian took the time to meet with us, and answer questions we had before we ever left home. We felt confident and secure in knowing that his tours would be intimate, fun and cover a lot of what we wanted to see. If you are looking for a great adventure with great people, do not hesitate to book with Brian Travels.

SHERRI D.

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