Christmas Markets of Germany - Small Group
Christmas Markets of Germany - Small Group
$3375
Christmas Markets of Germany - Small Group
8 Days Starting in Berlin, Germany and ending in Munich, Germany
Visiting: Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Munich
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Tour code:
SW500M20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Take a once in a lifetime trip across Germany, sipping beer in Munich, dining on German delicacies in Berlin and experiencing the Christmas pyramids in Dresden. This immersive Christmastime tour highlights the delights of the Nuremberg Market’s Christkindlmarkt stalls—with the chance to sample authentic German Rostbratwurste, and the musical surrounds of the Leipzig Market, where locals gather to sing and celebrate the festive season. On your Local Expert Tour of Dresden, see iconic city sights like the enormous Procession of the Dukes mosaic, Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Dresden is also home to Germany’s oldest Christmas market where you can taste Christstollen—a traditional Christmas cake recipe dating back to medieval times.
Choice Highlights
- 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.
Top Rated Highlights
- 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: 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.
- 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.
- 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 Rostbratwurste, Lebkuchen or Gluhwein on your orientation with your Travel Director.
- 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.
- 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.
Authentic Dining
Munich:
Insight Choice
Enjoy a Foodie Walking Tour or visit the Residenz and its Treasury in Munich.
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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Germany. Airport transfers will be arranged from Berlin's Brandenburg Airport to your hotel. Join your Travel Director at 18:30 for a light dinner and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other, over a delightful evening of good food and wine.
Day 2: The Spirit Of Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join your Local Expert to see the highlights of Berlin. Your exploration includes the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden and the restored Reichstag Building. Later on, feel free to soak up the Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas magic, at the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s most magnificent square, framed by the Concert Hall and near identical French and German cathedrals.
Day 3: Leipzig And On To Dresden
Location: Leipzig
Accommodation: Hilton Dresden
Accommodation Name: Hilton Dresden
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey south to Leipzig to visit Bach’s Thomaskirche and the medieval market square behind it. 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, before continuing to Dresden.
Day 4: Dresden Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Location: Dresden
Accommodation: Townhouse Dresden.
Accommodation Name: Townhouse Dresden.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your guided tour with a Local Expert will continue past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Gaze in awe at the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Join our Local Expert for an exploration of Dresden Christmas markets, to taste the local christstollen.
Day 5: Continue To Nuremberg
Location: Nuremberg
Accommodation: NH Collection Nuremburg City
Accommodation Name: NH Collection Nuremburg City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey on to Nuremberg, where 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.
Day 6: Rothenburg Ob-Der-Tauber
Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Accommodation: Munich Marriott
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott
Meals Included: Breakfast
Venture through the heart of Germany to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe. Why not stroll through the cobbled streets to the year-round Christmas Shop? Here it is Christmas 365 days of the year! Later, follow parts of the meandering Romantic Road to the Bavarian capital.
Day 7: Munich Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Munich Marriott
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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: Depart Munich
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Auf Wiedersehen! After breakfast, your departure transfer arrives at Munich airport.
What's Included
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Meals
7 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners with Wine are included.
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Guided Tours
Local Expert guided tours in Berlin, Dresden, and Munich.
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Accommodation
Accommodation at DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm, Hilton Dresden, Townhouse Dresden, NH Collection Nuremberg City, and Munich Marriott.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers from Berlin's Brandenburg Airport to your hotel and from your hotel to Munich airport.
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Christmas Market Visits
Visits to Christmas markets in Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
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Special Experiences
Unique experiences such as tasting seasonal treats in Munich, visiting Thomaskirche in Leipzig, and exploring the Frauenkirche in Dresden.
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Travel Director
Services of a Travel Director throughout the tour.
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Transport
Enjoy seamless transportation with airport transfers, guided tours, and comfortable travel between cities including Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Munich.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and other service providers are not included.
Dining Summary
7 Breakfast (B)3 Dinner with Wine (DW)
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Munich part of the tour?
In Munich, you can choose between a Foodie Walking Tour or visiting the Residenz and its Treasury. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste seasonal treats and discover Advent traditions that contribute to regional cultural revitalization.
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What can I expect to see during the guided tour in Dresden?
During the guided tour in Dresden, you will see the Frauenkirche, the 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House, and Zwinger Palace. You will also learn about traditional German Christmas Pyramids.
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What is special about the Leipzig Christmas Market?
The Leipzig Christmas Market is renowned for its musical and culinary delights and is one of the most beautiful in Germany. It features around 250 stalls located on the city's historic market square, with traditions dating back to the 15th century.
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What are the highlights of the Berlin tour?
In Berlin, the tour includes visits to the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, and the restored Reichstag Building. You will also experience the Weihnachtszauber at the Gendarmenmarkt.
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What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners with wine. In Munich, you will have a festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof.
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What is the significance of the Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt?
The Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt is known for its traditional red and white cloth stalls, surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers. It offers local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen, and Glühwein.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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