Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Saturday: USA - Frankfurt. Overnight transatlantic flight to Frankfurt.
Day 2, Sunday: Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Heidelberg for a walking tour of the old university town. Your next stop is at Baden - Baden, one of the most beautiful and well know Spa resorts in Germany. In the afternoon continue to the Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clocks. Welcome dinner this evening, at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel Schwarzwald Residence or similar. Includes: (D).
Day 3, Monday: Black Forest - Lindau / Lake Constance - Neuschwanstein Castle / Füssen
After breakfast, depart for Lake Constance. Enjoy a walking tour in the picturesque island town of Lindau. Afterwards, you will stop in the Allgäu region, with its picturesque views of the spectacular Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau, visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, the Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight stay at Treff Hotel Luitpoldpark or similar. Includes: (B).
Day 4, Tuesday: Fuessen - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich
This morning you drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play that is performed once every 10 years. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich, where you will enjoy an extensive city tour ending at the romantic Christmas Market, where you can stroll about, exploring and shopping. Overnight stay at Hotel Erzgiesserei Europe or similar. Includes: (B).
Day 5, Wednesday: Munich - Salzburg - Munich
Today enjoy a full day excursion to the city where the famous composer Mozart was born – Salzburg. Begin with a walking tour through the old town, taking in all the important sights - Mozarthouse, the Cathedral, the Getreidegasse and more. You will have free time to spend on your own, strolling around, visiting the beautiful Christmas Market and sampling the most famous sweet made in Salzburg, the Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon return to Munich. Includes: (B).
Day 6, Thursday: Munich - Rothenburg - Nuremberg
After breakfast drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg with some stops along the way. During a city walk, you will learn much about this charming, small medieval town. See the famous Jakobskirche with its spectacular altar by the woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider. You will have some free time to enjoy the Christmas Market and local shops, including its world famous Christmas shop. In the afternoon we continue to Nuremberg. Overnight stay at DERAG Hotel Maximillian or similar. Includes: (B).
Day 7, Friday: Nuremberg
Today join a visit to the "Christkindl Market", probably the most famous Christmas Market of the world in the historic city of Nuremberg. On a city walk you will see the main sights such as the home of the artist Dürer. Visit the medieval Kaiserburg Castle before you have the rest of the day free for the Christmas Market and for shopping. This evening, you will be treated to a traditional Advent dinner and a small seasonal gift. Includes: (B), (D).
Day 8, Saturday: Nuremberg - Wuerzburg - Frankfurt
In the morning, we leave for Wuerzburg. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and the final organized visit to a German Christmas Market. Arrive in Frankfurt during the late afternoon. Overnight stay at the Intercity Hotel or similar. Includes: (B).
Day 9, Sunday: Frankfurt – USA. Bad Windsheim - Wuerzburg - Frankfurt. Following breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer on your own* to the airport for a regular scheduled flight back to the United States. Includes: (B).
Notes: Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuation. Please note: *Air taxes, fuel surcharge and any other charges and taxes related to the airline ticket are NOT included and will be charged at the time of ticketing. Optional airport transfers available at an additional cost.
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance, which we offer through Travel Guard. A pre-existing medical condition exclusion is waived if insurance is purchased within 24 hours of initial tour deposit.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Prices:
* November 28 – December 6, 2009 & December 5– 13, 2009:
- $ 1,775, double occupancy
- $ 2,050, single occupancy
- $ 1,710* per person, third person rate
* November 28 – December 10, or December 1 – 13, 2009:
- $ 2,470, double occupancy
- $ 2,895, single occupancy
- $ 2,365, third person rate.
Price Includes:
- Round-trip air from New York to Frankfurt
- Deluxe, private, motor coach
- English speaking tour escort throughout
- 7 Nights accommodation in 1st class hotels with private facilities
- Buffet-breakfast daily at the hotels
- Welcome Dinner
- Farewell Christmas Dinner
- Sightseeing tours of Heidelberg, Lindau, Munich, Salzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Wuerzburg with local guides
- Entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle, Jakobskirche, Kaiserburg Castle and the Residence
- Visit to the Christmas Markets in Munich, Salzburg, Rothenberg, Nuremberg and Wuerzburg
- Taxes and service charges
- Baggage handling
- Comprehensive information kit.
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