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Germany’s Festive

Christmas Markets

8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS

Day 1: Berlin (-/-/-) Day 5: Dresden (B/-/-)
Upon arrival in Berlin you will be met by your tour escort and transferred to your hotel This morning enjoy your guided walking tour, see the magnificent baroque Semper
where you will stay for the next three nights. Overnight in Berlin. Opera one of the most beautiful and prestigious opera houses in the world, visit the
Zwinger Palace courtyard to admire its impressive architecture, and the newly rebuilt
Day 2: Berlin (B/-/D) Frauenkirche. Remainder of the day is free the explore the “Florence of the North” at
This morning enjoy an orientation tour of the city by coach. Your English speaking your own. Overnight in Dresden.
guide will introduce you to the famous sights of the city and point out the all-important
Christmas Markets. See the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, Brandenburg Day 6: Dresden – Nuremberg (B/-/-)
Gate, Checkpoint Charly, The State Opera, the Ku’damm and visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Journey on to Nuremberg, where the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional
Memorial Church. Few cities have seen as many changes over recent years as Berlin red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for
and today you can enjoy a full day exploring the city and all it has to offer. After the the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rost-
city tour you will have the remainder of the day to explore this fantastic city at your bratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein. Overnight in Nuremberg.
own pace, before making your own way back to the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Berlin. Day 7: Nuremberg – Rothenburg o.d.Tauber – Frankfurt (B/-/D)
Journey on to Rothenburg o.d.T. with its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes,
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Day 3: Berlin (B/-/-) and 16 -century houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop
A further day at leisure to explore Berlin. One of Berlin’s most famous festive mar- for Christmas ornaments. Here it is Christmas 365 days of the year. Drive further to
kets takes place at the Charlottenburg Castle and park. Here vendors from all over Frankfurt. Farewell dinner at one of the local restaurants where you will enjoy the
Germany offer carefully selected arts and crafts, ancient handicrafts and lovely food. typical “Appelwoi” and traditional specialities! Overnight in Frankfurt.
The Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market takes place on one of the most beautiful
squares in the city and here you will find wood carvers and stonemasons presenting Day 8: Frankfurt – departure (B/-/-)
their work. The Christmas market on Potsdamer Platz is also well worth a visit with Coach transfer to Frankfurt airport
many handicrafts and local delicacies on offer, as well as a large open-air ice rink! A
visit to the market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is a must with approxima- Our prices include:
tely 170 stalls to explore. A cup of traditional mulled wine will help keep you warm • Deluxe motorcoach throughout as per itinerary
whilst you shop for those all-important gifts. Berlin’s largest Christmas market, with • English speaking tour escort throughout
approximately 250 stands, takes place in the Spandau Old Town. For a more nostalgic • Accommodation in 4 hotels in double/twin room
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Christmas market head between the Staatsoper and Opernpalais where you will find • 3 nights with bed & breakfast in Berlin
craftspeople, confectioners, almond and chestnut roasters and candle and lantern • 2 nights in Dresden (1 with bed & breakfast, 1 with halfboard)
makers all offering their products. Overnight in Berlin. • 1 night with bed & breakfast in Nuremberg
• 1 night with bed & breakfast in Frankfurt
Day 4: Berlin – Leipzig – Dresden (B/-/D) • 2 dinners at local restaurants in Berlin and Frankfurt
Journey south to Leipzig to visit Bach's Thomaskirche and the medieval market • Guided visits: Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden
square behind it. Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christ- • Admission to the following sight
mas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 decorated stalls ∙ Zwinger Palace
located on the city's historic market square. Enjoy its great tradidtions and take a trip • Porterage at hotels
back in time as you savour the scents of Glögi wine and admire the traditional crafts • All taxes and charges
in 'Ancient Leipzig'. Continue to Dresden, the capital of Saxony. The city has been
restored to its baroque splendor after bombing in World War II. Germany's Christmas PACKAGE PRICE PP
traditions take center stage today as we wander through Dresden's Striezelmarkt, IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
Germany's oldest Christmas market. Admire the dazzling display of twinkling lights,
handcrafted decorations and Christmas carols. Dinner and overnight in Dresden. 1,075 €

based on 30 persons

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