German Christmas Market Experience
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Feel the Christmas spirit in Deutschland
Experience the historic Christmas Markets of Germany on this 7-night adventure! Nibble on gingerbread and sip on mulled wine as you discover the picturesque cities of Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Munich (MUC), out of Berlin (TXL)
- Round-trip private airport transfers
- 2 nights in Munich at the Hilton Hotel Munich, or similar
- Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Standard-class rail from Munich to Nuremberg
- 1 night in Nuremberg at the Novotel Hotel Centre Ville, or similar
- Nuremberg Gingerbread Making Class
- Standard-class rail from Nuremberg to Dresden
- 2 nights in Dresden at the Maritim Hotel Dresden, or similar
- Dresden Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Standard-class rail from Dresden to Berlin
- 2 nights in Berlin at the Maritim Hotel proArte, or similar
- Berlin Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Buffet breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
- Visit markets in Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin - each different in size and style, yet equally magical!
- Founded in 1434, the Dresden Christmas Market is one of the oldest in Germany!
- Learn how to make Nuremberg Gingerbread with a hands-on cooking class: the ultimate Christmas staple.Â
- Sample the regional holiday specialties; try a piping hot cup of Apfelwein (apple cider) or Christstollen (egg bread with candied fruit) in Dresden.
- Explore Germany's largest nativity market, found in Munich.
Experience holiday joy in Germany! Christmas markets are an exciting and colorful German tradition; the Advent season is an enchanting time with sparkling lights and beautifully decorated streets.
Take an afternoon stroll and savor typical regional dishes accompanied by a glass of Glühwein (mulled wine). Visit charming medieval towns and modern cities to soak up the German culture. Get into the festive holiday spirit and wait for the first snowflakes to fall.
You'll start your adventure in Munich, the perfect city to get a taste of true Bavaria! Explore biergartens serving traditional German pretzels and Bavarian beer, of which there are over 40 types and 4,000 different brands. In Munich you'll find several holiday markets, including the largest nativity market in Germany. Visit the traditional Christmas Market at the main square, Marienplatz and enjoy views of the almost 100-foot tree illuminated by 2,500 Christmas lights!
After a ride on the German rail you'll arrive in historic Nuremberg, home to one of the most famous markets in the world, the Christkindlesmarkt. More than 30 of the stalls have actually been operating since the 1800s! You'll also enjoy a gingerbread-making class while here.
Next you'll visit Dresden, a city completely destroyed and rebuilt after WWII. As home to one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, you'll enjoy authentic homemade wares and traditional sips and nibbles.
The final stop on your holiday adventure is Germany's capital city, Berlin. The magnetic energy of the city crackles through the air, especially during the holiday season. Berlin is host to several Christmas markets; some offer views of iconic buildings illuminated, some offer ice skating, all are magical and memorable.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Munich (MUC), out of Berlin (TXL)
- Round-trip private airport transfers
- 2 nights in Munich at the Hilton Hotel Munich, or similar
- Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Standard-class rail from Munich to Nuremberg
- 1 night in Nuremberg at the Novotel Hotel Centre Ville, or similar
- Nuremberg Gingerbread Making Class
- Standard-class rail from Nuremberg to Dresden
- 2 nights in Dresden at the Maritim Hotel Dresden, or similar
- Dresden Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Standard-class rail from Dresden to Berlin
- 2 nights in Berlin at the Maritim Hotel proArte, or similar
- Berlin Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
- Buffet breakfast daily
- Visit markets in Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin - each different in size and style, yet equally magical!
- Founded in 1434, the Dresden Christmas Market is one of the oldest in Germany!
- Learn how to make Nuremberg Gingerbread with a hands-on cooking class: the ultimate Christmas staple.Â
- Sample the regional holiday specialties; try a piping hot cup of Apfelwein (apple cider) or Christstollen (egg bread with candied fruit) in Dresden.
- Explore Germany's largest nativity market, found in Munich.
Experience holiday joy in Germany! Christmas markets are an exciting and colorful German tradition; the Advent season is an enchanting time with sparkling lights and beautifully decorated streets.
Take an afternoon stroll and savor typical regional dishes accompanied by a glass of Glühwein (mulled wine). Visit charming medieval towns and modern cities to soak up the German culture. Get into the festive holiday spirit and wait for the first snowflakes to fall.
You'll start your adventure in Munich, the perfect city to get a taste of true Bavaria! Explore biergartens serving traditional German pretzels and Bavarian beer, of which there are over 40 types and 4,000 different brands. In Munich you'll find several holiday markets, including the largest nativity market in Germany. Visit the traditional Christmas Market at the main square, Marienplatz and enjoy views of the almost 100-foot tree illuminated by 2,500 Christmas lights!
After a ride on the German rail you'll arrive in historic Nuremberg, home to one of the most famous markets in the world, the Christkindlesmarkt. More than 30 of the stalls have actually been operating since the 1800s! You'll also enjoy a gingerbread-making class while here.
Next you'll visit Dresden, a city completely destroyed and rebuilt after WWII. As home to one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, you'll enjoy authentic homemade wares and traditional sips and nibbles.
The final stop on your holiday adventure is Germany's capital city, Berlin. The magnetic energy of the city crackles through the air, especially during the holiday season. Berlin is host to several Christmas markets; some offer views of iconic buildings illuminated, some offer ice skating, all are magical and memorable.
Learn More about Munich, Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin
Day 1. Welcome to Munich!
Say hallo to Munich, then enjoy a private transfer to your accommodation. Unwind, then begin exploring the city!
Why not start your adventure in Germany with a pint at Hofbrauhaus, one of Munich's oldest beer halls?
Transfer to Munich hotel
Check In - Hilton Munich City
Find the fastest connection to the city center through the Rosenheimer Platz S-Bahn Station, which resides beneath the Hilton Munich City Hotel. Guests can enjoy access to a free 24-hour gym, and two restaurants that serve up Bavarian and international specialties, as well as a traditional Lowenschanke restaurant with a beer garden. Swimming, horseback riding and tennis are all accessible nearby, as well as the famous Marienplatz Square and museums, city walks, and cozy cafes.
Along with access to 24 hour reception, guests can enjoy a flat-screen TV, a desk, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-fi in their rooms. Some rooms overlook the peaceful courtyard, and an executive lounge with snacks and drinks is available to guests as well.
Day 2. Munich
Today you can explore the city at your own pace, using your Hop-on/Hop-off bus ticket. You can hop off at any stop and take your time to get to know the city.
Explore the traditional Christmas market of Munich, located around the Marienplatz square with its historic City Hall. A few steps away, you will find the largest nativity market in Germany. These stalls sell everything you need to create a beautiful nativity for your Christmas celebration.
Munich Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
Day 3. Munich - Nuremberg
In the morning, you’ll travel by train to Nuremberg. Nuremberg is an interesting mix of a modern city with half a million inhabitants, and a medieval center surrounded by 3 miles of wall.
Spend your free time visiting the old town, and browse the most famous Christmas market in Germany: the Christkindlesmarkt. This almost 400-year old market attracts more than two million visitors a year. Soak up the ambiance of this medieval setting and treat yourself to some typical local Christmas treats, such as the original Nuremberg spice bread, traditional sausages and the largest sugar rum punch in the world.
Today you will also learn to make the traditional Christmas treat: Nuremberg Gingerbread!
Train to Nuremberg!
Check In - Novotel Hotel Nuernberg Center Ville
Enjoy your stay at the chic Novotel Hotel Nuernberg Center, a dazzling 4-star hotel that features a fitness center, an indoor pool, a sauna, a sun terrace, a hotel bar, and public parking.
The Christmas Market is under a mile away, with the Meistersingerhalle Congress & Event Hall just over a mile away. Nuremberg's main train station is 350 feet away, and the Nuremberg airport is a little over three miles away. Rooms are equipped with soundproofed walls, a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.
Day 4. Nuremberg - Dresden
In the morning, travel by train to Dresden. The capital of the Federal State of Saxony is famous for its many baroque buildings and churches along the banks of the Elbe River.
If you're lucky enough to be in Dresden on a rainy day, head to new town and see the city's famous musical building - the house is designed to play a special melody when the stormy weather hits!
Train to Dresden!
Check In - Hotel Maritim & Internationales Congress Center Dresden
The hotel's on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a piano bar provides beverages and entertainment. The on-site, full-service spa offers relaxation with massages, body and facial treatments as well as a wellness center with a pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness facilities. The multi-lingual staff can assist with tours/ticket assistance and laundry/dry cleaning services are available. Airport shuttle (surcharge) can be accommodated on request. This hotel is pet-friendly (surcharge).
Day 5. Dresden
Enjoy access to your Dresden Hop-On/Hop-Off bus to see the most magnificent sights!
Explore the highlights of this stunning baroque city and visit the famous Christmas market, Striezelmarkt, one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Germany. The market is named after a traditional Dresden Christmas cake, known as Strietzel.
Day 6. Dresden - Berlin
One final ride on the German rail - make sure to bring snacks! Arrive in Berlin and begin discovering Germany's capital city. Why not head to KaDeWe - Europe's second largest department store - for some holiday shopping?
After a day of traveling and shopping, find a quaint bar to unwind and relax.
Train to Berlin!
Check In - Maritim Hotel proArte
After shopping along the bustling Friedrichstrasse, step into your superior Maritim Hotel proArte, which is just a thousand feet from the underground station. Italian-style furnishings cover the rooms and hotel, and a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fitness room, massages, beauty treatments, 2 restaurants, and a bistro are available for all guests to indulge in.
Spacious rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, a laptop safe, free Wi-fi, and a private bathroom. Guests can easily walk to the Unter den Linden Boulevard featuring the Brandenburg Gate just 350 feet away, and the UNESCO Museum Island is a mere 10-minute walk from the hotel as well.
Day 7. Berlin
Today you have the entire day to discover Berlin at your own pace with a 24-hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus ticket. Visit Berlin’s famous sights such as the Kurfurstendamm, the Brandenburg Gate, and Potsdam Square.
Every year, during the Advent period, Berlin is bathed in colorful festive lights. The grand boulevards and squares, as well as the small side streets and museums, are beautifully decorated and radiate the holiday spirit. The Gendarmenmarkt, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, provides a charming setting for the traditional Christmas market.
Berlin Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24-hours)
Day 8. Depart Germany
Your German holiday tour comes to an end today. Enjoy a private transfer to the airport in accordance with your departure flight.
Transfer to Berlin airport (TXL)
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