Clear Sky Holidays welcomes travellers to visit Austrian or Italian cities in December and embrace the local tradition in form of the annual Christmas Markets. While admiring the specific decorations, sightseers may stroll along the enticing stalls filled with handcraft souvenirs and choose decorations to adorn the Christmas tree. Other delights in the form of gingerbread, marzipan figures and other sweets may be savoured during this holiday.

• A city centre abode, Mariano Hotel is housed in a late 19th century building on the Esquiline Hill in Rome, and offers guests rooms fitted with traditional wooden furnishings, orthopaedic beds, soundproofed windows and en suite facilities. Hearty breakfasts are served in an airy dining room, while tipples and refreshments may be sampled at the bar.

• Just a short drive from central Milan, Hotel Ibis Milano centro offers accommodation in spacious en suite room decked out with large beds, flat-screen TVs and hardwood floors. At the Oopen restaurant, travellers may indulge in a balanced and varied breakfast menu including croissants, hot drinks, regional specialties, cold cuts and cheeses.

• Located at the gates of the Historic Centre of Florence, Hotel Lorenzo Il Magnifico invites holidaymakers to a four star retreat boasting spacious soundproof bedrooms decorated in cream colour schemes, and featuring wooden furnishings, satellite TVs and minibars. For a flavourful start of the day, travellers may savour hearty breakfasts, prepared using locally sourced produce, while the lounge bar offers a wide variety of refreshments and local wines.

• Dating back to the 19th century, the four star Westbahn Hotel Wien surrounds itself with handy transport links which lead to central Vienna, while it is thoughtfully decorated rooms overlook the courtyard and fountain. The on-site bar and lounge refreshes afternoons and evenings with a crisp array of soft and alcoholic drinks, while mornings are begun in style with buffets featuring fruit, cereals, and creamy yoghurts.

• Situated just a short drive from Ambras Castle and the historic centre of Innsbruck, the four star Alphotel provides air-conditioned rooms offering views of the Tyrolean Alps, and kitted out with satellite TVs, plush carpets and en suite facilities. A wide range of refreshments and hearty Austrian or international dishes can be savoured at the restaurant, while relaxation can be found at the on-site wellness centre.
  

Groupon’s Guide To Austrian and Italian Christmas Markets

Indulging in a seasonal escape, visitors will get wrapped in the nationwide market tradition with candles, Christmas trees and special gifts, all in a warm atmosphere. Enveloped in Yuletide spirit and winter cheer, the cities of Rome, Milan, Florence, Vienna and Innsbruck springs a traditional Christmas market bubbling over with crafts, trinkets, rich mulled wine, carols and parades.

The Innsbruck Christmas Market, held in front of the Golden Roof in the Old Town welcomes sightseers to discover winter traditions in the form of Christmas decorations and mulled wine while strolling along the Fairytale and Giants Alleys. In Vienna, this tradition is held in many places, such as in front of the City Hall or the church of St. Charles Borromeo, where guests may make their wishes before the Christmas tree while listening to nostalgic carols. Stalls full of wood carvings, figurines and thematic candles may be found in Piazza Navona, lighting up the Christmas atmosphere in Rome. Pancakes, donuts and other sweet treats are available in Milan at Piazza of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, where the Italians celebrate with lighting decorations and live performances. In Florence, winter-themed ornaments, gingerbread and gifts for the loved ones are concentrated at Piazza Santa Croce, where visitors may feel the holiday spirit amid the stalls.

The Deal

Included in all options: Stay for two in a standard double or twin room arriving between 1-18 December 2014

Option 1: at Mariano Hotel in Rome with breakfast

• £89 for 1 night with London Stansted flights
• £99 for 1 night with Manchester flights
• £109 for 1 night with Bristol flights
• £119 for 2 nights with London Stansted flights
• £129 for 2 nights with Manchester flights
• £139 for 2 nights with Bristol flights
• £139 for 3 nights with London Stansted flights
• £149 for 3 nights with Manchester flights
• £159 for 3 nights with Bristol flights
  

Option 2: at Ibis Milano Centro Hotel in Milan

• £89 for 1 night with London Stansted flights
• £99 for 1 night with Manchester flights
• £119 for 2 nights with London Stansted flights
• £119 for 2 nights with Manchester flights
• £139 for 2 nights with East Midlands flights
• £139 for 3 nights with London Stansted flights
• £139 for 3 nights with Manchester flights
  

Option 3: at Lorenzo ll Magnifico Hotel in Florence with London Stansted flights and breakfast

• £99 for 1 night
• £119 for 2 nights
• £139 for 3 nights
  

Option 4: at Westbahn Hotel Wien in Vienna with London Gatwick flights

• £189 for 2 nights
• £209 for 3 nights
  

Option 5: at the Alphotel in Innsbruck with breakfast and London Gatwick flights

• £189 for 2 nights
• £209 for 3 nights
  

*Per Person Offer
Customer must purchase two vouchers to complete booking.

Hotel Details

• Check-in from midday; check-out by midday for Ibis Milano Centro Hotel.
• Check-in from 1pm; check-out by 11am for Mariano Hotel.
• Check-in from 2pm; check-out by 11am for Westbahn Hotel Wien.
• Check-in from 2pm; check-out by midday for Hotel Lorenzo Il Magnifico and Alphotel.
• Pets not permitted.
  

Hotel Addresses

• Mariano Hotel, Piazza Manfredo Fanti 19, 00185 Rome, Italy.
• Ibis Milano Centro, Via Finocchiaro Aprile 2, 20124 Milano, Italy.
• Hotel Lorenzo Il Magnifico, Via Lorenzo Il Magnifico, 25-50129 Florence, Italy.
• Westbahn Hotel Wien, Pelzgasse 1, 1150 Vienna, Austria.
• Alphotel, Bernhard-Hoefel-Strasse 16, A-6020 lnnsbruck, Austria.
  

Flight Details

Rome airport is approx. 14km from Mariano Hotel, reachable in about a 22-minute drive.

Milano airport is approx. 50km from the Ibis Milano Centro Hotel, reachable in about a 46-minute drive.

Pisa airport is approx. 80km form Hotel Lorenzo Il Magnifico, reachable in about a 70-minute drive.

Vienna Airport is approx. 24km from the Westbahn Hotel Wien, reachable in about a 30-minute drive.

Innsbruck airport is approx. 11km from the Alphotel Innsbruck, reachable in about a 14-minute drive.

Reviews

Mariano Hotel has an average score of 3.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from a total of 281 reviews.

Ibis Milano Centro Hotel has an average score of 3.5 out of on TripAdvisor from a total of 3,330 reviews. This hotel also boasts over 475 likes on Facebook.

Hotel Lorenzo il Magnifico has an average score of 3.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from a total of 348 reviews.

Westbahn Hotel Wien has an average score of 3 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from a total of 110 reviews and boasts over 1,288 likes on Facebook.

Alphotel Innsbruck has an average score of 3.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor from a total of 151 reviews. This hotel also boasts over 450 likes on Facebook.

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FAQ

1. When will I receive a confirmation email?
Customers will receive a booking confirmation within 48 hours from the time of booking.

2. How do I find out if my preferred travel dates are available?
All dates are subject to availability. The dates available are listed on each option or alternatively, if customers have specific dates in mind, they can call the agent to check.

3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
Clear Sky Holidays will do everything to ensure that customers will get their preferred travel dates. If specific travel dates are not available anymore, the agent will propose alternative departure dates within the same validity period.

4. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
The departure airports included will be advised at the time of booking based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a specific airport that is not included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

5. Do I have to buy 2 vouchers if I am travelling alone?
Customers can just buy 1 voucher and pay the single supplement to Clear Sky Holidays at the time of booking.

6. Does my child need a Groupon, and can he stay in my room?
Children aged 2 and older will need a Groupon for travel. Children aged under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Clear Sky Holidays at the time of booking.

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