FESTIVE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
7 days/6 nights, departs Sundays

Day 1: Sunday
Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest (D)

Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Heidelberg for a walking tour of the old university town. Our next stop 
is at the famous and one of the most beautiful Spa resorts - Baden-Baden. In the afternoon continue to the Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clocks. Welcome dinner in the evening at your hotel. Overnight at 
Hotel Hofgut Sternen in Breitnau or similar.

Day 2: Monday
Black Forest - Lindau/Lake Constance - Neuschwanstein Castle/ Fussen (B)

After breakfast depart for Lake Constance. Enjoy a walking tour in the picturesque island town of Lindau. Move into the Allgäu, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, the Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight at Treff Hotel Luitpoldpark or similar.

Day 3: Tuesday
Fussen - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich (B)

This morning we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which takes place every 10 years. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich. Enjoy an extensive city tour ending at the romantic Christmas Market. Enjoy some time of exploring and shopping. Overnight at Hotel Tryp or similar.

Day 4: Wednesday
Munich - Salzburg - Munich

Today enjoy our full day excursion to the city where the famous composer Mozart was born – Salzburg. After a walking tour through the old town, to get familiar with all the important sights like the Mozart-house, the cathedral, the Getreidegasse and many more, you will have enough time to spend on your own, strolling around, visit the beautiful Christmas Market and of course you will have to taste the most famous sweets made in Salzburg the Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon we will return to Munich.

Day 5: Wednesday
Munich - Rothenburg - Bad Windsheim (B)

After breakfast drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg with some stops at along the road. On a city walk you get to know the charming small medieval town. See the famous church Jakobskirche with an altar by the woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider and enjoy the Christmas Market. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the worlds famous Christmas shop. In the afternoon we continue to Bad Windsheim. Overnight at Hotel Reichsstadt or similar.

Day 6: Thursday
Nuremberg - (B/D)

Today join a visit to the "Christkindl Market", probably the most famous Christmas Market of the world in the historic city of Nuremberg. On a city walk you see the main sights such as the home of the artist Dürer. Visit the medieval Kaiserburg Castle before you have the rest of the day free for the Christmas Market and for shopping. In the evening enjoy a Christmas dinner and a little Christmas gift.

 

Day 7: Friday
Nuremberg - Würzburg - Frankfurt (B)

In the morning we leave for Würzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and a last afternoon on a German Christmas Market. Arrival in Frankfurt in the afternoon.

DEPARTURES

Nov 30; Dec 07 2008

Nov 29; Dec 06 2009

Departure Points:

1. Tryp Hotel, Braunfelsstr./Opelrondell - Lobby:  9:10a.m.

2. Le Meriden Parkhotel, Wiesenhuttenplatz 28 - lobby: 9:45 a.m.

3. Intercity Hotel, Poststr. 8 - lobby: 9:30 a.m.

4. Frankfurt Airport: Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B - Meeting Point 10:30 a.m.

PRICES

Tour price: 835 eur
(Per person in double or twin bedded room)

Single supplement: 
165 eur

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