DELRAY BEACH, FLA., Aug. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Vacations has noticed a significant spike in interest in their Winter Christmas Markets tours compared to last year. Launched in April 2012, Insight's Winter Europe 2012/13 itineraries saw immediate success, especially in regards to their holiday markets itineraries.
President Marc Kazlauskas states, "So far, our Christmas Markets itineraries have done extremely well. Visiting a European Christmas Market is a bucket-list item for many people and really is a 'must-do' experience for everyone." When asked about why the increased interest this year, Kazlauskas replied, "We believe a lot of this has to do with the fact that travelers are becoming savvier and realizing the value of travelling in the off-season. Prices are up to 33% lower than summer prices, the airfare isn't significantly less, and the summer crowds are long gone. "
Insight's 2012/13 Winter Europe brochure contains three itineraries featuring European Christmas Markets:
German Christmas Market - 9 days. Fill your heart with Christmas cheer as the aroma of roasted chestnuts and hot spiced wine surrounds you in these charming markets. Spend time as you wish at the Christmas Markets in Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg and Munich. Rothenburg, ringed by walls, picturesque and unspoiled, is a fairy tale come true at any time of year, but it dazzles in December - its 500-year-old Reiterlesmarkt lending a festive air to the cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Gather with your friends for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine in the fun-loving Bavarian capital of Munich. Priced from $1,725 land only, based on double occupancy.
Winter Wonderland with Christmas Markets - 10 days. This is a well-paced tour with two-night stays in Munich and Lucerne, allowing plenty of time to explore the Christmas Markets in each of these towns. Visit Rothenburg to see its animated town clock and enjoy an exhilarating ride by cable-car to the summit of a Swiss mountain for stunning views over Lucerne. You'll also drive along part of Germany's Romantic Road, visit Munich's Marienplatz and see the Olympic Stadium, Victory Arch and university. Visit Salzburg's Old Town and see Mozart's birthplace. Visit Innsbruck's Wilten Basilica and see the Golden Roof. Drive through the Arlberg Tunnel and stop in Vaduz to see the Castle. View the Jesuit Church and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, visit the Rhine Falls and enjoy a scenic Black Forest drive, and see Heidelberg's ruined castle and visit the Old Town. Priced from $1,835 land only, based on double occupancy.
Vienna, Prague & Budapest with Christmas Markets - 8 days. These are three of the loveliest and most magical cities in the world: each has its own story to tell, yet their history and culture are intertwined by the ubiquitous Hapsburgs and waters of the blue Danube. Bewitched by the gargoyles of St. Vitus Cathedral and ghosts of Bohemian Kings, experience a private tour through the atmospheric courtyards of Prague Castle. Take a romantic walk through snow-covered lanes and the medieval old town square of Cesky Krumlov. The sheer opulence of Schönbrunn Palace assaults your senses! Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a six-year-old prodigy. Visit Matthias Church and gaze out over the Danube and domed Parliament from the Fisherman's Bastion. Relax with a glass of wine and celebrate with friends over dinner at an atmospheric restaurant in Budapest. Priced from $1,399 land only, based on double occupancy.
Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top selected hotels centrally or scenically located. Travel in style on Insight's luxury reconfigured coaches with more legroom so the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.
Take advantage of the included sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, you'll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.
Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes all while staying in the most desirable locations. For over 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Canada and the United States.
For more information, contact Insight Vacations at (714) 937-4990 or visit our website at www.insightvacations.com. For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (800) 582-8380.
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