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Romantic Christmas Markets

in Northern Germany

8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS

Day 1: Dusseldorf – Osnabrueck (-/-/D) information on the brewery itself and its well-known brands: Beck' s and Haake-Beck.
Arrival in Dusseldorf and transfer with your tour escort to your base for a 7 night Overnight in Osnabrueck.
stay – Osnabrueck. Enjoy a welcome dinner in an historical restaurant. Overnight in
Osnabrueck. Day 7: Osnabrueck (B/-/D)
Day off. Enjoy Farewell dinner in a local restaurant in Osnabrueck.
Day 2: Osnabrueck (B/-/-)
Mid morning tour of the main historical sites in the Old Town. Its picturesque flair is Day 8: Osnabrueck – Dusseldorf
formed by the Town Hall of the Peace of Westphalia, the “Stadtwaage”, the St Mary’s Transfer to the Dusseldorf Airport.
Church, the late Romanesque St Peter’s Cathedral and the high gables of the old
merchant houses. These days, the old trade routes turned into pleasant streets with Our prices include:
attractive shops. This mixture of historic quarters and modern architecture is the • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
hallmark of Osnabrueck. Remainder of the day is free to explore the city on your own • English speaking tour escort throughout
and to visit the Christmas Market. Overnight in Osnabrueck. • Accommodation at 4 hotel in double/twin room
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• 7 nights with bed & buffet breakfast
Day 3: Osnabrueck – Hameln – Osnabrueck (B/-/-) • 2 dinners at local restaurants in Osnabrueck
Leave for Hameln - the central city of the Weser Highland scenic region and nature park. • Guided visits: Osnabrueck, Hameln, Celle, Münster, Bremen
The well-known legend of the rat catcher, the Pied Piper of Hameln became associated • Tour of Beck’s Brewery
in the 16 century with the alleged departure and fate of the children of Hameln in • Admission to the following sights:
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1284. Enjoy the tour with our local guide showing us the main historical sites in the ∙ Herzogschloss Celle
Old Town; Pied Piper’s House, Backerstrasse, Minster of St. Boniface. The Christmas ∙ Burg Vischering
market has a long tradition and gets its visitors into the mood for the festive season. • Porterage at hotels in / out
Hot wine and brandy punch are served against the cold. Other stalls complete the • All taxes and charges
typical Christmas market program by selling Christmas crafts and products. Overnight
in Osnabrueck.

Day 4: Osnabrueck – Celle – Osnabrueck (B/-/-)
After breakfast we are heading to Celle. Celle is one of the most significant historical
ducal residences in Lower Saxony. Our local guide will show us the impressive old
town with almost 500 half-timbered houses which are under preservation order, form
Europe's largest building ensemble of this kind. The parish church has the ducal burial
vaults, and in the ducal palace is the oldest theatre in Germany still in use. Our tour
also includes a visit of the Herzogschloss which oldest parts date back to the second
half of the 13 century. The Old Town of Celle and the whole city turn into a Christmas
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fairy tale again. Not only the famous Christmas Market in the old town creates a wintery
atmosphere, but also the castle front yard with the Celler Winter Magic lays under the
sign of mulled wine and fir sprigs. Overnight in Osnabrueck.
Day 5: Osnabrueck – Muenster – Osnabrueck (B/-/-)
This morning we leave for Munster, one of Germany's most appealing smaller ci- PACKAGE PRICE PP
ties, with a 1,200-year history, a town center that blends the medieval with modern. IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
Münster is only one of 17 cities that have been admitted to Historic Highlights of
Germany, a consortium of cities chosen for their "special charm, architectural brilli- 1,095 €
ance and historic character." Our guided city tour includes The Dom, the astronomical
clock - a mechanical device from the late Middle Ages, the Cathedral, The old Rat-
haus, or city hall, with its Friedensaal where the Westphalian Peace was signed in based on 30 persons
1648 to end the 30 Years War. Muenster's Christmas Market becomes more festive
and more fairytale like every year. Set against the charming backdrop of the illu-
minated old quarter, its five Christmas Markets are all within a stone's throw away
from each other. Vischering Castle (German: Burg Vischering) in Lüdinghausen, North
Rhine-Westphalia is the most typical moated castle in the Münster region of Germany.
Overnight in Osnabrueck.
Day 6: Osnabrueck – Bremen – Osnabrueck (B/-/-)
This morning we are driving to the Free Hanseatic City-State of Bremen. Tour with our
local guide the main historical sites in the Old Town. The market square is regarded
as one of the most beautiful in Europe. Its unique ensemble of historical buildings
consists of the town hall, the merchants' houses that date back to the Weser Re-
naissance era and the statue of Roland, symbol of the city's freedom and now, toge-
ther with the Town Hall, a UNESCO world heritage site. The historic setting, lovingly
decorated stalls and stands, and romantic Christmas lights create a very special
atmosphere. At the end of this day we will visit the world famous Beck’s brewery. The
brewery tour offers a fascinating insight into the art of beer brewing with a wealth of

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