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Germany's Festive

Christmas Markets

Day 1 | Berlin (-/-/-) will help keep you warm whilst you shop for those “Florence of the North” at your own. Overnight in
Upon arrival in Berlin you will be met by your tour es- all-important gifts. Berlin’s largest Christmas market, Dresden.
cort and transferred to your hotel where you will stay with approximately 250 stands, takes place in the
for the next three nights. Overnight in Berlin. Spandau Old Town. For a more nostalgic Christmas Day 6 | Dresden – Nuremberg (B/-/-)
market head between the Staatsoper and Opernpa- Journey on to Nuremberg, where the Christkindl-
Day 2 | Berlin (B/-/D) lais where you will find craftspeople, confectioners, markt stalls are donned in traditional red and white
This morning enjoy an orientation tour of the city by almond and chestnut roasters and candle and lan- cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and wat-
coach. Your English speaking guide will introduce tern makers all offering their products. Overnight in chtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People
you to the famous sights of the city and point out Berlin. while you explore or shop for local treats such as
the all-important Christmas Markets. See the resto- Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein. Overnight
red Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, Brandenburg Day 4 | Berlin – Leipzig – Dresden (B/-/D) in Nuremberg.
Gate, Checkpoint Charly, The State Opera, the Ku’- Journey south to Leipzig to visit Bach's Thomas-
damm and visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. kirche and the medieval market square behind it. Day 7 | Nuremberg – Rothenburg o.d.Tauber
Few cities have seen as many changes over recent Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the – Frankfurt (B/-/D)
years as Berlin and today you can enjoy a full day Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beau- Journey on to Rothenburg o.d.T. with its ramparts
exploring the city and all it has to offer. After the city tiful in Germany, with around 250 decorated stalls and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century
tour you will have the remainder of the day to explore located on the city's historic market square. Enjoy its houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Ye-
this fantastic city at your own pace, before making great tradidtions and take a trip back in time as you ars’ War, and shop for Christmas ornaments. Here it
your own way back to the hotel. Dinner at local res- savour the scents of Glögi wine and admire the tradi- is Christmas 365 days of the year. Drive further to
taurant.Overnight in Berlin. tional crafts in 'Ancient Leipzig'. Continue to Dresden, Frankfurt. Farewell dinner at one of the local restau-
the capital of Saxony. The city has been restored to rants where you will enjoy the typical “Appelwoi” and
Day 3 | Berlin (B/-/-) its baroque splendor after bombing in World War II. traditional specialities! Overnight in Frankfurt.
A further day at leisure to explore Berlin. One of Ber- Germany's Christmas traditions take center stage to-
lin’s most famous festive markets takes place at the day as we wander through Dresden's Striezelmarkt, Day 8 | Frankfurt – departure (B/-/-)
Charlottenburg Castle and park. Here vendors from Germany's oldest Christmas market. Admire the daz- Coach transfer to Frankfurt airport
all over Germany offer carefully selected arts and zling display of twinkling lights, handcrafted decora-
crafts, ancient handicrafts and lovely food. The Gen- tions and Christmas carols. Dinner and overnight in
darmenmarkt Christmas market takes place on one Dresden.
of the most beautiful squares in the city and here you
will find wood carvers and stonemasons presenting Day 5 | Dresden (B/-/-)
their work. The Christmas market on Potsdamer This morning enjoy your guided walking tour, see the
Platz is also well worth a visit with many handicrafts magnificent baroque Semper Opera one of the most
and local delicacies on offer, as well as a large open- beautiful and prestigious opera houses in the world,
air ice rink! A visit to the market at the Kaiser Wilhelm visit the Zwinger Palace courtyard to admire its im-
Memorial Church is a must with approximately 170 pressive architecture, and the newly rebuilt Frauen-
stalls to explore. A cup of traditional mulled wine kirche. Remainder of the day is free the explore the
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