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German Christmas Markets with Trafalgar

8 days

08 Dec 24 to 15 Dec 24

Book by 30 Nov 24

Embark on an 8-day journey from Frankfurt to Berlin, exploring Germany's magical Christmas markets. Immerse yourself in the festive cheer and warmth of local Gemütlichkeit, surrounded by the lively sounds of oompah bands and the tantalizing aromas of Glühwein.

Includes

8 Day Trafalgar Guided Holiday
7 Nights in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Optional Experiences at an additional cost during your free time
Sightseeing Highlights
Visit the Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (Sat/Sun only), Weimar, Dresden, Erfurt, Leipzig and ascend the Berlin TV Tower
Explore Berlin
Discover Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Erfurt, Weimar, Dresden and Leipzig
View the Opera House and Zwinger Palace in Dresden and the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building in Berlin and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Optional Experiences available at an additional cost
Not all departure dates are definite at time of loading, please enquire with one of our agents

Highlights

7 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
10 Meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Frankfurt

Tame your festive wanderlust with the smells of Glühwein and Stollen on this magical journey that begins in Frankfurt. After checking in this afternoon, join your Travel Director on an orientation tour of the city's dynamic financial center and medieval Römerplatz. Later, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal. Arrival Transfer Depart the airport at 09:30, 12:00, 14:30 Accommodation: Sheraton Offenbach Frankfurt

Day 2: Venture to Nuremberg

Stunning Bavarian landscapes line your journey to the medieval walled town of Rothenburg where you’ll enjoy an orientation walk with your Travel Director past picture-perfect half-timbered houses and the Old Town Hall. Savor a mouthful or two of Schneeballen or shop for gifts at the Reiterlesmarkt before continuing to Nuremberg with its mighty ramparts and St. Sebald’s Church. Our next stop is the famous Christkindlesmarkt where sweet gingerbread hearts hang from the stalls and the famous Zwetschgenmännle prune men pose in all their Christmas splendor. Accommodation: Seminaris Hotel Nuremberg Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Off to Weimar

Embrace hundreds of years of festive spirit at the Eisenach Christmas market* held in the UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle. Ramble past sizzling Bratwurst and steaming vats of Glühwein as you soak up the magical atmosphere. Next on our Christmas wish list is Erfurt’s medieval market – its Weinachtspyramiden is the gateway to delicious aromas of schnitzel, gingerbread and egg punch, enjoyed against the backdrop of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Severus Church. See the market Ferris wheel and Merchants’ Bridge, the longest inhabited bridge in Europe. Our final stop on our festive foray today is the UNESCO World Heritage town of Weimar, where we dine at our hotel. (*Sat/Sun only) Accommodation: Leonardo Hotel Weimar Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Journey to Dresden

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Weimar before traveling to Dresden, the 'Florence on the Elbe'. Spend the day admiring the magnificent restoration of a city that was all but destroyed during World War II. Consider indulging in traditional German cuisine this evening at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Radisson BLU Park Hotel Dresden Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Discover the Festive Atmosphere at Dresden Christmas Markets

Germany’s Christmas traditions take center stage today as we Dive Into Culture and wander through Dresden’s Striezelmarkt, Germany’s oldest Christmas market. Admire the dazzling display of twinkling lights, handcrafted decorations and Christmas carols. If you’re lucky enough to visit on the second weekend in advent, pay homage to the original Dresdner Christstollen. Accommodation: Pullman Hotel Dresden Newa Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Admire Magical Leipzig and on to Berlin

Immerse yourself in centuries of Yuletide traditions at Leipzig's Christmas market as you wander past more than 250 decorated stalls in the Marktplatz. Take a trip back in time as you savor the scents of Glögi wine and admire the traditional crafts in ‘Ancient Leipzig’. We leave vibrant Leipzig for Berlin where we’ll spend the next two nights. Accommodation: Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Explore Berlin

You won't need Santa's reindeer to ascend hundreds of meters into the air as you admire 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Your Local Specialist will share insights into old East and West Berlin during a sightseeing tour, see the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, the Reichstag building, the Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own or consider joining an Optional Experience delving into 'Berlin's Secret Past'. Our memorable Christmas journey almost at its end, you’ll spend the evening at an exclusive Be My Guest experience and Farewell Dinner as you Connect With Locals in their home. Accommodation: Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Farewell to Germany

For now, it’s time to bid a festive farewell to our travel companions as we return home filled with magical memories. Departure Transfer: Arrive at the airport at 08:00, 10:00 Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and can be requested. Excludes flights, transfers, visas, travel insurance and anything not mentioned. Savings are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn/changed at any time without notice. High season supplements and block out dates may apply, pricing varies pending departure date. Package excludes flights. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply). Trafalgar reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime. All savings / discounts mentioned have already been included in the advertised price. Pentravel and Tour Operator reserves the right to withdraw or amend promotional offers at any time. Other conditions may apply. Advertised price is based on 8 December 2024 departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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