Day 3
Merry Christmas! This morning you'll enjoy included guided tour that will introduce Vienna and its elegant, UNESCO-listed Innere Stadt of Baroque palaces, great Gothic St Stephan’s Cathedral, sweeping Stephansplatz main square and colonnaded shopping streets. Don’t miss the Imperial Hofburg Palace, perhaps climb to the top of the cathedral’s spire for stunning views, and take a seat in a kaffeehaus to soak up the unique Viennese atmosphere. Festive markets in several locations add to the magic.
Head back to the hotel for a wonderful festive lunch, then enjoy an afternoon at leisure, perhaps revisiting some of your favourite spots from this morning's tour.Â
Day 4
Rest and relax once more after the festivities, or join today’s optional excursion, to Slovakia’s beautiful, Danube-side capital Bratislava, a cosmopolitan mix of Central European influences, glorious Baroque palaces and its own Christmas markets. Wander the stalls of the Main Square or nearby Hviezdoslav’s square, take in the view from the Old Town Hall’s tower or the futuristic UFO bridge spanning the river, and return to Vienna to enjoy a last dinner at the hotel.
Day 5
Bid farewell to elegant Vienna, and transfer back to airport for the return flight, at the end of a wonderfully festive few days.