Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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7 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D)

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Berlin: Gain insights into regional culture and traditions as you meet a local family for dinner featuring Swabian and South German flavours. Dresden: Experience the delights of Germany’s oldest and most traditional Christmas market - Dresden’s Striezelmarkt. The blaze of lights, the scent of mulled wine and Christmas music make this once-in-a-lifetime visit a pleasure for all the senses. Eisenach: During your visit to Eisenach, see the imposing Wartburg Castle. Erfurt: Take in the dazzling decorations of Erfurt’s Christmas Market, set against a backdrop of St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Severus Church. Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Visit the medieval center of Rothenburg. Frankfurt: Spend the day exploring the sights of Frankfurt. Berlin: Take in panoramic views of the city from the observation platform of the Berlin TV Tower. Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag. 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. Explore Berlin Discover Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Erfurt, Weimar, Dresden and Leipzig Visit the Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (Sat/Sun only), Weimar, Dresden, Erfurt, Leipzig and ascend the Berlin TV Tower View the Opera House and Zwinger Palace in Dresden and the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building in Berlin An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Accommodation

Sheraton Offenbach Seminaris Leonardo Bilderberg Bellevue Dresden Catalonia Berlin Mitte

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All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Flights

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Others

Arrival and departure transfers (available on request). Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Insurance

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Optional

AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Beautiful Prague By Night Join our Local Specialist for an evening introduction to this fairy-tale city on private transport and with a little strolling. You’ll discover the magical Charles Bridge, enjoy a drink in one of the old town’s quaint restaurants while a musician entertains, journey through the Old Town and gaze at the panoramic views of the city. Adult Price: €39.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 The Buchenwald Memorial Site Outside the town of Weimar, we’ll visit the memorial and museum of the Buchenwald concentration camp. Constructed in 1937, it wasn’t long before Buchenwald became synonymous for the entire Nazi concentration camp system and, by the end of the war, was the largest camp in the German Reich. Adult Price: €28.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Scenic Vltava Cruise with Lunch Take a relaxing cruise on the beautiful River Vltava and we’ll tell you about the legends, myths, culture and hidden secrets of this enchanting city. During the cruise you’ll enjoy a lunch of local specialities. n.b. There is a minimum of 20 guests required for the cruise to operate. Adult Price: €51.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Berlin by Twilight with Dinner Come along for a fun night of hearty food, wine, beer and music before we drive through the city as the sun goes down and the landmarks of this impressive German Capital illuminate. Adult Price: €60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Berlin’s Secret Past Revealed Uncover secrets of Berlin’s past with your Local Specialist on a guided tour of the city. View the Holocaust Memorial, touch a remaining section of the Berlin Wall, see the site of Checkpoint Charlie, and learn more about Berlin’s WWII and Cold War past. Adult Price: €32.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Historic Potsdam Today we’ll take a trip outside Berlin with our Local Specialist to Potsdam. En route, we’ll stop off at Wannsee Villa, the setting for the infamous 1942 Conference to plan the ’Final Solution’. Then, it’s off to Glienicke Bridge, scene of the Cold War ’spy swaps’ and the inspiration for the 2015 film Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks. Adult Price: €44.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Frankfurt
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 centre and medieval Römerplatz. Later, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.
Day 2 Day 2: Venture To Nuremberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. Savour 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 splendour.
Day 3 Day 3: Off To Weimar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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)
Day 4 Day 4: Journey To Dresden
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Journey To Dresden

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Weimar before travelling 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.
Day 5 Day 5: Discover The Festive Atmosphere At Dresden Christmas Markets Dive Into Culture
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Discover The Festive Atmosphere At Dresden Christmas Markets Dive Into Culture

Germany’s Christmas traditions take centre 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.
Day 6 Day 6: Admire Magical Leipzig And On To Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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 savour 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.
Day 7 Day 7: Explore Berlin Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Explore Berlin Connect With Locals

You won’t need Santa’s reindeer to ascend hundreds of metres 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, enjoy a Be My Guest experience as you dine with a local family in their home.
Day 8 Day 8: Farewell To Germany
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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German Christmas Markets (8 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip German Christmas Markets (8 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Frankfurt

Day 2: Venture To Nuremberg

Day 3: Off To Weimar

Day 4: Journey To Dresden

Day 5: Discover The Festive Atmosphere At Dresden Christmas Markets Dive Into Culture

Day 6: Admire Magical Leipzig And On To Berlin

Day 7: Explore Berlin Connect With Locals

Day 8: Farewell To Germany

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