Passau, Germany

Christmas Time in Salzburg

City of Mozart and The Sound of Music Spend the day in picturesque Salzburg, setting of the beloved film The Sound of Music and the birthplace of Mozart. Drive with your guide past charming mountain villages, rolling hills and pristine lakes. Upon arrival in this glorious city, enjoy a guided walk through the Italianate Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its high-baroque architecture. Pass by the Hagenauer House at Getreidegasse 9, the birthplace of renowned classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; today, it is one of Austria’s most visited museums. See the Domplatz, with the 249-foot-high, 17th-century Dom Cathedral and St. Peter’s Abbey, where Mozart premiered the Great Mass in C Minor in 1783. Next, explore one of Salzburg’s Christmas markets before having dinner in Austria’s oldest restaurant, as classically trained singers and musicians regale you with songs in the spirit of the musical. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

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