christmas markets of germany

CHRISTMAS MARKETS
OF GERMANY
8 Days Regional Journey
Experience the incredible value of Insight from only $231 per day
KEY
EUROPE
A JOIN/LEAVE OPTIONS
k U NESCO
Brandenburg
HERITAGE SITE
2CENTRAL HOTELS
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BERLIN
Germany
(Days 1 and 2)
+ NIGHTS
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Spreewald
Saxony
Rive Leipzig
r Elb
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Belgium
Poland
DRESDEN
Rothenburg
ob-der-Tauber
(Day 3 and 4)
NUREMBERG
(Day 5)
France
Romantic
Road
Czech
Republic
Bavaria
MUNICH
Austria
Ukra
Slovakia
(Days 6, 7 and 8)
PREMIUM HIGHLIGHTS a
TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS
s Dresden: Your guided tour shows you the Frauenkirche,
the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the
Cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace.
aRothenburg-ob-der-Tauber: Fortified by ancient walls,
picturesque and unspoiled, Rothenburg is a fairytale come
true at any time of year, but it dazzles in December.
AUTHENTIC REGIONAL FLAVOURS
s Dresden: At the Christmas Market, meet a stallholder
and taste the local Christstollen with a glass of Glühwein.
s Munich: Gather with your friends for a festive Celebration
Dinner with wine in the fun-loving Bavarian capital.
STAY AT THE BEST ADDRESSES
D DAY 1 – ARRIVE BERLIN. Welcome to Germany! Airport
transfers depart Berlin Airport for your tour hotel at 10:30
& 12:00. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome
Reception, a delightful evening of dinner and wine. s (WD)
Hotel: Swissotel, Berlin (2 nights).
DAY 2 – THE SPIRIT OF BERLIN. RS In the morning, join
a Local Expert to see the highlights of Berlin. s Your tour
includes the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House,
remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden and restored
Reichstag Building. Later on, feel free to soak up the
Weihnachtszauber, (Christmas magic) at the
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DAY 4 – DRESDEN SIGHTSEEING. RS Gaze in awe at
the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Your
guided tour continues past the colossal 'Procession of the
Dukes' mosaic, the Cathedral, Semper Opera House and
Zwinger Palace. s At Germany's oldest Christmas Market,
meet a local market stallholder who introduces you to a
taste of delicious Glühwein and Christstollen. s (BB)
DAY 5 – ANCIENT NUREMBERG. Head for Nuremberg,
where the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in red and
white cloth. Look out for the ‘Nuremberg Plum People' while
you explore or shop. (BB,D) Hotel: Maritim, Nuremberg.
DAY 6 – PICTURESQUE ROTHENBURG AND THE
BAVARIAN CAPITAL OF MUNICH. RS Venture to
Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved
medieval towns in all of Europe. a Why not stroll through
the cobbled streets to the Christmas Shop, where it is
Christmas 365 days of the year! Continue on to the Bavarian
capital. (BB) Hotel: Hilton Munich Park, Munich (2 nights).
DAY 7 – MUNICH SIGHTSEEING. RS Enjoy a city
orientation tour which concludes in the Marienplatz beside
the soaring Town Hall, famous for its Glockenspiel. Here,
beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munich's traditional
Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music.
8 – DEPART MUNICH. Your departure transfer arrives
B DAY
at Munich Airport at 09:30. (BB)
INCLUDED QUALITY DINING
1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 7 Full Breakfasts (B),
2 three-course table d'hôte Dinners with wine, plus tea or
coffee (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner with wine (CD).
BOOK & PAY EARLY & SAVE UP TO $139 p.p.
see page 58 for full details
FURTHER SAVINGS UP TO: Young Traveller $180
Triple Reduction $30 p.p. | 2nd Tour $46 p.p. | Past Guest $93
All included Experiences and Dining
are worth approximately US$385
Departure
Dates
Sun 27 Nov
* Tue 29 Nov
Sun 04 Dec
Twin Share
Per Person
- $1850
- $1850
- $1850
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located. It has a stylishly modern interior with elegant
rooms designed for comfort and style, plus a range of
modern amenities.
DAY 3 – LEIPZIG, THEN ON TO DRESDEN. Head south to
visit Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig a and behind it, the
medieval market square. Enjoy the traditional Christmas
Market, one of the most beautiful in Germany with around
250 stalls, before continuing to Dresden. (BB,D)
Hotel: Swissotel Dresden am Schloss, Dresden (2 nights). s
Tonight, join your friends for a festive Celebration Dinner
with wine and good cheer. s (BB,CD)
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s Dresden: The Swissotel Dresden am Schloss is perfectly
Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin's most magnificent square, framed
by the Concert Hall and cathedrals. (BB)
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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES, DINING & HOTELS s
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Includes
relaxed starts RS , transfers, 40 seat coach with Business Class legroom
Switzerland
& Wi-Fi, plus our great 5-star services (see page 58).
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Capture the Christmas spirit of Berlin
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Tour Code: W500
Departure
Dates
Tue 06 Dec
Sun 11 Dec
Tue 13 Dec
Twin Share
Per Person
- $1850
- $1850
- $1850
Notes: All prices are in US$. ΏSeasonal adjustments and/or black out dates apply.
There is a 20% reduction to the Single Supplement charge for departures
29 Nov & 11 Dec, subject to availability. *This departure will stay at alternative
accommodation of similar standard in Munich and Dresden.
Rooming Options: S ingle Supplement from $340 up to $430 p.p.
Pre-Paid Gratuities Option: For Tour Director & Driver $74 p.p.
One way car/mini bus transfers outside scheduled times:
Berlin: $55 p.p., Munich: $90 p.p.
Extra Night Hotels Per Person:Ώ
Berlin: Swissotel Twin $110 Single $169 Triple $107
Munich: Hilton Park Twin $111 Single $166 Triple $104
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