Day 1 Early morning departure for the journey to Dover and the sea crossing to France. On arrival in Calais you will continue south to an overnight stop in the Forbach area or similar.
Day 2 You will continue your journey into Austria and to the village of Kirchberg for a four night stay.
Day 3 Today you will visit the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck a charming Alpine city. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town with the legendary Golden Roof, Maria Theresien Strabe, St. James Cathedral. The walk will end at the Swarovski, where you get an introduction to the Crystal World and their history. There is also a small gift as a memory. Afterwards you have free time exploring the lovely shops and the Christmas market where the traditional roasted chestnut with mulled wine is a must.
Day 4 As this is the driver’s day off you will be joined by a guide who will travel with you for a local bus experience to visit Kitzbühel, the city of the rich and famous. Kitzbühel is known everywhere for the legendary Hahnenkamm ski races on the Streif, but the city has a lot more to offer. The city centre is characterised by stylish, colourful facades and cobblestone streets. Take a stroll through the pedestrian zone and follow in the footsteps of Kitzbühel legends. We have also included a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the picturesque landscape around Kitzbühel and local area.
Day 5 Today visit Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town which has completely preserved its medieval townscape and is known today as the Tyrolean home of glass and crystal. Visit one of the showrooms and see the amazing work of the artisans. Afterwards an experienced pastry chef awaits you with an entertaining and informative apple strudel show.
Of course, you can also taste the sweet delicacy with a cup of coffee. You can take the Mozart cup home with you as a souvenir. In the afternoon you have some free time before the winter landscape shines in a new light in the glow of a torch. The hike starts when night falls around St. Johann, you walk through nature with a professional hiking guide in the warm light of your torch, the flickering fire casts mysterious shadows on the craggy rock walls and millions of snow crystals sparkle in the twilight. Here you will experience views and insights that remain hidden from you in daylight.
Day 6 Sadly it is time to leave Kirchberg full of Christmas spirit for the journey back to France and to your overnight stop in the Forbach area or similar.
Day 7 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.