Christmas Market Tour!
Germany | Dec 5 - Dec 15, 2025

Jill
Jill G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

We had a wonderful time on our holiday trip to Germany and Austria. The whole trip was well planned with exactly what we asked for. We really enjoyed the food tour in Munich with Andrea and the cooking class in Salzburg. We loved the day trip train tickets that allowed us flexibility to choose our own adventure based on how we were feeling that day. All of our hotels were nice and in good locations. I can't think of anything I would change.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Opera
Munich

Very nice hotel in a quieter location, but close to the subway and fairly easy walking distance to the markets. The staff were kind and helpful. There is a nice little coffee shop and bakery less than a block away.

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Hotel Würzburger Hof 4*
Würzburg

This hotel was nice, and the staff were very kind. It was a good location close to the train station and within easy walking distance to the market. The breakfast was wonderful! The only problem we had was that the hotel was VERY warm inside, and the only option we had to adjust the temperature was to open a window. This made it a challenge to keep the room at a steady and comfortable temperature and there was a lot of activity and street noise at night, which kept us awake sometimes.

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Very clean and nice, but the heat was turned up way too high, and there was no way (that we could find) to turn it down. I believe the temperature outside during our stay was unexpectedly unseasonably warm, so this may have been a factor.
Cocoon Salzburg
Salzburg

This is a newer hotel that is very nice. We appreciated some of their sustainability efforts. The staff were efficient and kind. The bar/restaurant in the hotel was enjoyable; it had seasonal cocktails in the evenings and a delicious breakfast in the morning. The location of this hotel was nice because it was so close to the train station, but it was a little far of a walk to get to the markets and activities in the city center. It might have been nice to be a little closer to the city center.

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Activity Reviews
Munich Food tour
Munich Food tour
Munich

We loved meeting our guide, Andrea. In addition to taking us to some great places and sharing delicious local food with us, she shared interesting information about the city and pointed out places we could return to on our own during our stay in Munich.

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At leisure : the Salzburg Christmas market
At leisure : the Salzburg Christmas market
Salzburg

This was one of our favorite Christmas Markets of the entire trip! An amazing violinist was playing when we first arrived, and the music could be heard throughout the market. It really added to the holiday atmosphere and felt so festive!

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It was a bit of a far walk from our hotel.
Apple Strudel & Prezel cooking class incl. dinner & music
Apple Strudel & Prezel cooking class incl. dinner & music
Salzburg

We frequently participate in cooking classes when we travel, and this was one of the best we have ever participated in. The instructor was fun and clear, and the recipes were easy and delicious. We also appreciated how the class was set up and provided a group lunch at the end; this created opportunities to socialize with the other participants and make new friends! After class, I emailed the school, and they sent me copies of the recipes so I could easily remake them at home!

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It was a bit of a walk from our hotel, and we had a little difficulty finding it.
24/7 assistance in case of emergency
24/7 assistance in case of emergency
Germany

We didn't really have an emergency, but we had to call for assistance once when we first arrived in Munich. Our flight arrived an hour early, so we waited for our ride, but even after our scheduled arrival time, we didn't see anyone or hear from anyone. So after waiting 90 minutes, I called for help, and she was able to get in touch with the driver and find out he was on his way, just running a bit behind. She was very helpful and got an answer quickly.

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Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis
Lucie
Lucie Dupuis
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Dec 31, 2025

Dear Jill,

Thank you so much for your nice comment! This means a lot to me!

I'm so happy you enjoyed your trip!

I take in consideration each of your comments to help us improving ourselves!

Once again thank you for your nice words, it was great to work with you and I would be happy to assist you for another trip in the futur!

Best,
Lucie