Christmas Markets of Germany (Classic, 8 Days)
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Embark on an enchanting multi-day tour through Germany, where history, culture, and festive cheer come alive. From the bustling streets of Berlin to the medieval charm of Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, this journey offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, local experiences, and holiday magic. Discover iconic landmarks, explore vibrant Christmas markets, and savor traditional German delicacies. With comfortable accommodations and expert guides, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Germany.
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: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
: Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
7 Breakfast (B)
3 Dinner with Wine (DW)
Munich:
vegetarian
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.
Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalisation. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Enjoy a Foodie Walking Tour or visit the Residenz and its Treasury in Munich.
Berlin: You Local Expert provides a tour of this vibrant city. Drive along the Ku'Damm, passing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and through Tiergarten to the Reichstag building. See the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House and visit Alexanderplatz.
Leipzig: Visit Thomaskirche where Bach worked as a Kapellmeister, a conductor, and where his remains are now buried.
Dresden: Your guided tour with a Local Expert shows you the Frauenkirche, the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. You'll also learn about the traditional German Christmas Pyramids.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Fortified by ancient walls, picturesque and unspoiled, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a fairytale come true at any time of year. It dazzles in December, with its 500-year-old Reiterlesmarkt lending a festive air to the cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
Leipzig: Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 stalls located on the city’s historic market square. Enjoy its great traditions, which date back to the 15th century, on your orientation with your Travel Director.
Nuremberg: In Nuremberg the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein on your orientation with your Travel Director.
Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
Nuremberg: The Maritim Hotel Nürnberg awaits you in the immediate vicinity of the historic old city with its numerous monuments and buildings, including the Kaiserburg and a host of fascinating museums.
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Berlin
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Welcome to Germany! Upon arrival at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, join your Travel Director at 18:30 for a light dinner. This is a perfect opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers over delightful food and wine.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Berlin
- Berlin
- Brandenburg an der Havel
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- Reichstag
- Gemäldegalerie
- Berlin Icebar
- Brandenburg Gate
- Jungfernheide Public Park
- Schlosspark Sanssouci
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Join your Local Expert for a tour of Berlin's highlights, including the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, and the restored Reichstag Building. Later, immerse yourself in the Christmas magic at the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s most magnificent square, framed by the Concert Hall and near-identical French and German cathedrals.
Day 3 – Day 3: From Berlin to Leipzig and Dresden
- Leipzig
- Dresden
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- St. Thomas Church
- Leipzig Panometer
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Travel south to Leipzig to visit Bach’s Thomaskirche and the medieval market square behind it. Enjoy the Leipzig Christmas Market, renowned for its musical and culinary delights, with around 250 stalls. Later, continue your journey to Dresden.
Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Dresden
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- Dresden park railway
- Zwinger
- Meissen Cathedral
- Semperoper
- Frauenkirche, Dresden
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Your guided tour with a Local Expert will take you past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House, and Zwinger Palace. Marvel at the Frauenkirche, which has risen once again from wartime ashes. Join our Local Expert for an exploration of Dresden Christmas markets to taste the local christstollen.
Day 5 – Day 5: Journey to Nuremberg
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- Nuremberg lock
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Travel to Nuremberg, where the Christkindlmarkt stalls are adorned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, explore the market and look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while shopping for local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen, or Glühwein.
Day 6 – Day 6: Medieval Charm in Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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- Rothenburger Tor
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Travel through the heart of Germany to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Stroll through the cobbled streets to the year-round Christmas Shop. Later, follow parts of the meandering Romantic Road to the Bavarian capital, Munich.
Day 7 – Day 7: Munich's Festive Spirit
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- Rathaus-Glockenspiel
- Marienplatz
- Munich Residence
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Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munich’s Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. In Marienplatz beside the soaring Town Hall, see the famous Glockenspiel. Beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munich’s traditional Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your friends for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Munich
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Auf Wiedersehen! After breakfast, your departure transfer will take you to Munich airport for your onward journey.
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