Upon arrival enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your city center hotel. After checking in to your hotel, there's ample time to explore the Bavarian capital in the afternoon. In early December, holiday traditions light up the season in German cities, and Munich is no exception. Marienplatz is the central square in the heart of Munich and holds the New Town Hall of Munich. It's a good place to get your bearings as you wander through the narrow streets and lanes. At 11am you will hear (and see) the Glockenspiel, a beautiful chiming clock that is over 100 years old and watch the 32 life-sized figures reenact historical Bavarian events.

In addition to the largest Christkindl market at Marienplatz, you'll find over 20 more located throughout the city of Munich, including the Medieval Christmas Market, Sendinger Tor, and Schwabing.

After breakfast, take time to explore in the morning, and duck into a cafe for a typical Bavarian lunch.

At 2pm, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for your Private Christmas Market Walking Tour.

Munich has been hosting Christmas markets for 600 years, and every year the medieval center of town is transformed into a winter wonderland cluttered with charming stalls selling every variety of classic decoration and gift in a happy atmosphere with the scent of roasted nuts and hot spiced wine. You will be taken on a festive stroll through the colorful markets clustered around Marienplatz and its surroundings. And what's that enticing aroma? Cinnamon, cardamom and sugar... your nose will tell you that the season is underway as you wind your way through the markets.

After working up an appetite walking through the markets, this evening you'll enjoy dinner at the historic Ratskeller, a Bavarian style restaurant. It's located right at Marienplatz. A typical Bavarian dinner will include a starter soup, choice of chicken, pork or vegetarian main dish, followed by warm apple cake with ice cream.

After a leisurely breakfast, you'll head to Lake Tegernsee, a little more than one hour south of Munich. It's a popular lake retreat that close to the border with Austria. The markets usually open early afternoon, so you will have some time to explore the quaint village. The narrow streets are filled with small shops and restaurants with the Alps prominently displayed in the background. In addition, there are two other Christmas markets around the lake; Bad Wiessee and Rottach-Egern, and a public boat connects them all. One item you'll find in all three markets are the intricately hand-carved wooden ornaments. In addition, fire pits are placed throughout the markets to warm your hands and feet as you wander through the stalls, sampling some of the tempting culinary delights.

Returning to Munich late in the day, dinner will be on your own this evening.

After breakfast, it's onward to your next Avanti destination!