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optional pre cruise package

HOLIDAY IN MUNICH

DECEMBER 6 thru 8, 2023

Celebrate the Holidays German Style

Date

Itinerary

Tuesday, December 5Early Munich Arrival
Wednesday, December 6Welcome Toast & Light Festival Tour
Thursday, December 7Munich City Tour & Christmas Markets
Friday, December 8Transfer to Regensburg
01
Tuesday Early Arrival

Welcome to Munich, one of the most festive cities in Europe with its many German Christmas markets and Advent activities found throughout this sensational Bavarian city. The city has four main Christmas markets, each with their own unique highlights and experiences. Christmas in Munich is synonymous with a quintessential holiday... sparkling Christmas trees, mulled wine, fairy lights, festive fare, chocolate treats and Christmas carols ringing out across the city. Delve in and find out all about the Munich Christmas markets and the cornucopia of Christmas cheer in this festive city.

02
Welcome Cocktail Party & Light Festival

Let your OUTbound holiday begin! Germany is a country that rocks yuletide joy, and Munich is the crown jewel of the Bavarian Christmas crown since the entire city literally sparkles throughout the season. Today we get the party started with our welcome cocktail toast and a night tour of one of the largest Christkindlimarkts in Munich. No one does mulled wine better than the Germans, so make sure you get your fill of glühwein as you stroll through the festive stalls. Our host hotel is just a few minutes walk away, so you do you and OUTbound away!

03
City Tour & Christmas Markets

Get to know this amazing city today with your included tour of Munich, decked out in all its glory for the holidays. See for yourself why Munich has developed a reputation for being one of Europe’s cleanest, wealthiest cities, with a sky high standard of living that regularly pushes it to the top of “most livable cities in the world” lists. During our tour, we’ll hit another of Munich's main Christmas markets. The markets are spread out across multiple venues, meaning lots of opportunities for varied Christmas sightseeing. Spend as much time in the festivities as you like!

04
Transfer to Regensburg

Spend your final morning in Munich enjoying one of the many local cafés or do a little last minute shopping at one of the markets. The morning is yours to do with as you please. Explore the area around our hotel with your free time. This afternoon, we’ll check out of our host hotel and transfer to our ship in Regensburg by coach. Our trip will take us through the breathtaking Bavarian Alps. We’ll arrive at our ship docked in Regensburg and check into our staterooms.

PREV DAY
NEXT DAY

Be sure to join us for a special “Welcome to Munich” night OUTbound, starting with our special holiday welcome toast at the Novotel Muenchen City. We’ll break out the egg nog for this festive night of holly jolly cheer.

Next, join us for a stroll through town to a couple of the larger Christmas markets. Munich’s markets create fairy-tale settings in the romantic Old Town, all the more magical during the holiday season. These festive gatherings bring back childhood memories and recall the Christmases of old. Typical of traditional markets are clusters of wooden huts manned by artisans selling their handcrafted wares. You might even see the vendors at work… carving wood, making candles or decorating gingerbread. Not only do the markets showcase the best of German culture, but they give our OUTbounders opportunities to shop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. You’ll find wreaths, wooden toys and hand-blown glass ornaments… the perfect gift for someone special, or yourself!

01
Novotel Muenchen City

Our OUTbound host hotel is none other than the Novotel Muenchen City, centrally located in Munich and just minutes from the Müllerstraße, considered to be the center of the Glockenbachviertel... heart of the city’s gay scene. Regularly changing resident artists ensure a steady flow of creative input. The rooms are comfortable sanctuaries with design elements inspired by themes from the red light district, the bourgeoisie, or "the world’s penthouses" in English.

Tuesday Munich Arrival

4 Day/3 Night Package

for 2 People

$1,250

 

Wednesday Munich Arrival

3 Day/2 Night Package

for 2 People

$1,020

Package Includes:

Welcome Cocktail Party

Light Festival Tour

Munich City Tour & Christmas Markets

Transfer to Regensburg

*Prices based on Novotel Standard room, double occupancy. Upgrades to Executive or Superior Suite available at an extra cost.

Gay Munich

The crown jewel of Bavaria, Munich is a progressive, open-minded city, eager to show off its hospitable nature. The Müllerstraße neighborhood is considered to be the “gay area” of Munich, with lots of gay bars, clubs, saunas, and cafés. It’s also home to lots of shops, galleries, and theatres and centrally located to all of the major Christmas markets of Munich. Walking around this part of town, you’ll see rainbow flags hanging from the windows, while queer couples walk quietly holding hands.

In the evening, you’ll find LGBTQ+ folk meandering through the streets enjoying the city lights, drag queens smoking in the doorways of bars, and even loud dance music bumping from a few of the clubs. The best part is how most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces and beer gardens, which is perfect for enjoying a drink or bite to eat, even in the middle of December.

Tuesday Munich Arrival

4 Day/3 Night Package

for 1 Person

$975

 

Wednesday Munich Arrival

3 Day/2 Night Package

for 1 Person

$725

Package Includes:

Welcome Cocktail Party

Light Festival Tour

Munich City Tour & Christmas Markets

Transfer to Regensburg

*Prices based on Novotel Standard room, single occupancy. Upgrades to Executive  or Superior Suite available at an extra cost.

Gay Munich

The crown jewel of Bavaria, Munich is a progressive, open-minded city, eager to show off its hospitable nature. The Müllerstraße neighborhood is considered to be the “gay area” of Munich, with lots of gay bars, clubs, saunas, and cafés. It’s also home to lots of shops, galleries, and theatres and centrally located to all of the major Christmas markets of Munich. Walking around this part of town, you’ll see rainbow flags hanging from the windows, while queer couples walk quietly holding hands.

In the evening, you’ll find LGBTQ+ folk meandering through the streets enjoying the city lights, drag queens smoking in the doorways of bars, and even loud dance music bumping from a few of the clubs. The best part is how most of the restaurants, cafés and bars have outdoor terraces and beer gardens, which is perfect for enjoying a drink or bite to eat, even in the middle of December.

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