Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups, 8 Days)

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Starts
Berlin
Duration
8 days
Languages
English

Description

Embark on an enchanting multi-day tour through Germany's most iconic cities and festive markets. From the historic streets of Berlin to the medieval charm of Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, this journey offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and holiday spirit. Enjoy guided tours, local culinary delights, and the magical atmosphere of Germany's renowned Christmas markets. Each day brings new adventures and unforgettable experiences, making this tour a truly festive celebration.

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Included

: 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.

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7 Breakfast (B)

3 Dinner with Wine (DW)

Munich:

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7 night accommodation

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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.

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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.

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Destinations

Old town of traditional architecture of Bamberg, Bavaria, GermanyBamberg
Aerial view on Marienplatz town hall and Frauenkirche in Munich, Germany.Munich
Photo of aerial view of the new town hall and the Johannapark at Leipzig, Germany.Leipzig
Photo of scenic summer view of the Old Town architecture with Elbe river embankment in Dresden, Saxony, Germany.Dresden
Photo of scenic summer view of the German traditional medieval half-timbered Old Town architecture and bridge over Pegnitz river in Nuremberg, Germany.Nuremberg
Berlin cityscape with Berlin cathedral and Television tower, Germany.Berlin
Photo of beautiful postcard view of the famous historic town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a sunny day with blue sky and clouds in summer, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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Attractions

Dresden Park RailwayDresden park railway
Photo of famous Zwinger palace (Der Dresdner Zwinger) Art Gallery of Dresden, Saxrony, Germany.Zwinger
Photo of the Gendarmenmarkt square with concert house building and German cathedral during the morning light in Berlin city.Gendarmenmarkt
Reichstag BuildingReichstag
photo of view of The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at sunrise, GermanyBrandenburg Gate
photo of view of DRESDEN, GERMANY - June 15, 2019: The famous opera house Semperoper in Dresden after a concert after sunset,Saxony  germany.Semperoper
photo of Nuremberg lock,Nuremberg Germany.Nuremberg lock
Photo of Munich skyline with Marienplatz town hall in Germany.Marienplatz
Facade of St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) in Leipzig, GermanySt. Thomas Church
Aerial view of the Leipzig Panometer.Leipzig Panometer
photo of Munich Residenz, Munich, Germany.Munich Residence
Photo of famous church of Our Lady during the sunrise in Dresden city, Germany.Frauenkirche, Dresden
Photo of Berlin Wall Memorial in Germany.Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
photo of view of Chinese House in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany,Auf dem Kiewitt Germany.Schlosspark Sanssouci

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Berlin

  • Berlin - Arrival day
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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 a delightful evening of good food and wine.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Berlin

  • Berlin
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  • Reichstag
  • Gemäldegalerie
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Schlosspark Sanssouci
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Join your Local Expert to explore Berlin's iconic landmarks, 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 Weihnachtszauber at Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin's most magnificent square, framed by the Concert Hall and near-identical French and German cathedrals.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Berlin to Leipzig to Dresden

  • Leipzig
  • Dresden
  • Berlin
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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, one of Germany's most beautiful, with around 250 stalls on the historic market square. After soaking in the festive atmosphere, continue your journey to Dresden.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Dresden

  • Dresden
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  • Dresden park railway
  • Zwinger
  • 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 from wartime ashes. Later, explore the Dresden Christmas markets with a Local Expert and taste the local christstollen.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Dresden to Nuremberg

  • 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. Enjoy local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen, or Glühwein.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Nuremberg to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber to Munich

  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  • Bamberg
  • Munich
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Venture through the heart of Germany to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns. Stroll through the cobbled streets to the year-round Christmas Shop. Later, follow parts of the meandering Romantic Road to the Bavarian capital, Munich.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Munich

  • Munich
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  • Rathaus-Glockenspiel
  • Marienplatz
  • Munich Residence
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Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munich's Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, or visit the famous Residenz to see its museum and Treasury. In Marienplatz, see the famous Glockenspiel and enjoy the traditional Christmas Market. In the evening, join your friends for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Munich

  • Munich - Departure day
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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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