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Christmas Markets of Germany

8 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Berlin: Join your Local Expert to explore Berlin’s imperial and contemporary character. Drive along the Ku’damm, once the heart of West Berlin, and pause at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, its ruined spire a striking peace monument. Pass through the Tiergarten to the Reichstag, then continue to the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera and Museum Island, home to Berlin’s oldest museum complex.

Leipzig: Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 stalls located on the city’s historic market square. Enjoy its great traditions, which date back to the 15th century, on your orientation with your Travel Director.

Leipzig: Visit Thomaskirche where Bach worked as a Kapellmeister, a conductor, and where his remains are now buried.

Dresden: Your guided tour with a Local Expert shows you the Frauenkirche, the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. You'll also learn about the traditional German Christmas Pyramids.

Nuremberg: In Nuremberg the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein on your orientation with your Travel Director.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Fortified by ancient walls, picturesque and unspoiled, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is afairytale town, where half-timbered houses and festive market stalls create a magical winter scene. It dazzles in December, with its 500-year-old Reiterlesmarkt lending a festive air to the cobbled streets and medieval buildings.

Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.

Itinerary

Step into a winter wonderland with the 'Christmas Markets of Germany' festivals and events trip. Over 8 festive days, journey from Berlin to Munich, soaking up the magic of Nuremberg’s Christkindlmarkt, Dresden’s traditional Christmas pyramids, and Munich’s lively beer halls. Sample authentic Rostbratwürste, discover the musical spirit of Leipzig, and explore Dresden’s Procession of the Dukes and Zwinger Palace. Taste Germany’s oldest Christmas cake, Christstollen, amid the festive stalls. Guided by local experts and brimming with seasonal cheer, this tour package is ideal for those seeking immersive holiday traditions and culinary delights.

day 1 - Arrive in Berlin

Welcome to Germany. Airport transfers will be arranged from Berlin's Brandenburg Airport to your hotel. Join your Travel Director at 17:45 for a light dinner and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other, over a delightful evening of good food and wine.

Location Visited:Berlin
Accommodation:DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

day 2 - The Spirit of Berlin Relaxed Start

Join your Local Expert to see the highlights of Berlin. Your exploration includes the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden and the restored Reichstag Building. Later on, feel free to soak up the Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas magic, at the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlins most magnificent square, framed by the Concert Hall and near identical French and German cathedrals.

Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Berlin
Accommodation:DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

day 3 - Leipzig and on to Dresden

Journey south to Leipzig to visit Bachs Thomaskirche and the medieval market square behind it. Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 stalls located on the citys historic market square. Enjoy its great traditions, which date back to the 15th century, before continuing to Dresden.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden
Accommodation:Hilton Dresden

day 4 - Dresden Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Your guided tour with a Local Expert will continue past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Gaze in awe at the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Join our Local Expert for an exploration of Dresden Christmas markets, to taste the local christstollen.

Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Dresden
Accommodation:Hilton Dresden

day 5 - Continue to Nuremberg

Journey on to Nuremberg, where the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rostbratwrste, Lebkuchen or Glhwein.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Dresden, Nuremberg
Accommodation:Seminaris Nürnberg

day 6 - Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber

Venture through the heart of Germany to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe. Why not stroll through the cobbled streets to the year-round Christmas Shop? Here it is Christmas 365 days of the year! Later, follow parts of the meandering Romantic Road to the Bavarian capital.

Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Munich
Accommodation:Munich Marriott

day 7 - Munich Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munichs Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. In Marienplatz beside the soaring Town Hall, see the famous Glockenspiel. Beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munichs traditional Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your friends for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Munich
Accommodation:Munich Marriott

day 8 - Depart Munich

Auf Wiedersehen! After breakfast, your departure transfer arrives at Munich airport.

Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Munich
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Accommodation
DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm HotelHilton Dresden HotelSeminaris Nürnberg HotelMunich Marriott Hotel
Meals
Breakfast (x7)Dinner (x3)Munich: Revel in the celebratory atmosphere of the city's famous markets as you enjoy a festive dinner with wine and good cheer.
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Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
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Choose between two carefully selected activitiesMunich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalisation. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.Enjoy a Foodie Walking Tour or visit the Residenz and its Treasury in Munich.Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalisation. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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