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Frankfurt, Germany
Munich, Germany
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Step into a festive fairytale with the "German Christmas Markets" trip, a 7-day guided tour that sweeps you from Frankfurt to Munich through the heart of Germany’s holiday traditions. Tailored for young adults—or anyone with a love of seasonal celebrations—this group journey visits six enchanting cities, each brimming with twinkling lights and timeless charm.
Explore cobblestone streets lined with wooden stalls, sip mulled wine, and savor gingerbread as you wander through Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Cologne, and more. Dive into the magic of Bavarian beer halls and marvel at gothic architecture, all while soaking up the nostalgic yuletide atmosphere. The real highlight? The chance to fill your stockings with handcrafted gifts and soak in the old-world spirit that makes Germany’s Christmas markets legendary.
For those seeking a truly immersive Christmas experience, this tour package stands out for its seamless blend of tradition, celebration, and camaraderie—all in the heart of Europe’s most festive destinations.
day 1Start Frankfurt
Wilkommen to Frankfurt, often described as a big city with a friendly village feel. We'll start off with an orientation tour before cutting to the main event, Frankfurts Christmas Market. With a glittering 30m tree and a vintage carousel, the town is like a snow-globe come to life. Countless stalls sell grilled sausages, roasted nuts, honey, candles and pretty ornaments as well as local jewellery, art and sculpture. Youll even find an LGBTQ market with bright pink Christmas trees, glitzy purple lights, a laid back atmosphere and all the usual goodies. Be sure to sample Bethmaennchen, traditional marzipan cookies found only in Frankfurt, and enjoy a glass of glhwein on us.
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Frankfurt
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Zleep Hotel Frankfurt
day 2Frankfurt to Cologne
day 3Cologne to Stuttgart via Heidelberg
day 4Stuttgart to Nuremberg via Rothenberg
day 5Nuremberg to Munich via Dachau
day 6Munich
day 7End Munich
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Highlights
Frankfurt: Get together with your new Contiki fam and acquaint yourself with Germany’s most sophisticated city.
Frankfurt: Drink in the festive atmosphere of Frankfurt’s Christmas market and enjoy a glass of traditional glühwein
Frankfurt: Go castle spotting as you ramble along the river. Or jog if you’re feeling energetic.
Koblenz: Enjoy a wine tasting in the picturesque village of St.Goar, in the Rhine Valley
Cologne Cathedral: Get to know the historical city. Climb the cathedral for panoramic views and then refresh with a beer on the ‘Party Mile’.
Cologne: Browse amid the twinkling lights of Cologne’s Christmas Markets
Stuttgart: Stroll the illuminated trail around Stuttgart’s Christmas Garden.
Nuremberg: Discover Nuremberg’s history, heritage and hard times on a walking tour with a local guide.
Nuremberg: Learn the secrets of Nuremberg’s local delicacy at an exclusive gingerbread-making class
Munich: Lace up your comfy boots, it's time for a walking tour of Munich - with a local guide on hand to impart historical and cultural wisdom.
Stuttgart: Tour the fairy-tale turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle
Munich: Dine on regional favourites at a local restaurant in Munich
Cologne: Browse amid the twinkling lights of Cologne’s Christmas Markets
Stuttgart: Stroll the illuminated trail around Stuttgart’s Christmas Garden.
Nuremberg: Discover Nuremberg’s history, heritage and hard times on a walking tour with a local guide.
Nuremberg: Learn the secrets of Nuremberg’s local delicacy at an exclusive gingerbread-making class
Munich: Lace up your comfy boots, it's time for a walking tour of Munich - with a local guide on hand to impart historical and cultural wisdom.
Stuttgart: Tour the fairy-tale turrets of Neuschwanstein Castle
Munich: Dine on regional favourites at a local restaurant in Munich
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Accommodation
Zleep Hotel FrankfurtMercure Hotel Koeln Belfortstrasse (or similar)Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Stuttgart (or similar) HotelB&B Hotel Nurnberg West (or similar)Ibis Munich City Ost (or similar) Hotel
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Breakfast (x6)LunchDinner
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Travel by coach
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Experienced Driver Guide
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