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Festive Christmas Market Tour
offered by supplier M09232 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 9
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 99
people
Destination(s):
Germany
Specialty Categories:
Christmas/New Year Tours
Cultural Journey
Season: November - December
Airfare Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1840 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2135 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Availability: November 29 – December 7, 2008 & December 6 – 14, 2008.
Included Features:
- Round-trip air from New York to Frankfurt (other major U.S. gateways available at additional supplement)*
- Deluxe, private, motorcoach
- 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 (one piece p.p.)
- Comprehensive information kit
Tour Prices:
- $ 1,840* per person, double occupancy
- $ 2,135* per person, single occupancy
- $ 1,780* per person, third person rate.
This tour can be combined with the Delightful Christmas Market Tour.
Travel Dates: November 29 – December 11, or December 2 – 14, 2008.
- $ 2,655* per person, double occupancy
- $ 3,105* per person, single occupancy
- $ 2,565* per person, third person rate.
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.
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.
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. Our next stop is at the famous and one of the most beautiful Spa resorts - Baden- Baden. In the afternoon continue to the Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clocks. Welcome dinner in the evening at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Schwarzwald Residence in Triberg or similar.
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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. Move into the Allgäu, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, the Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight at Treff Hotel Luitpoldpark or similar.
(B)
Day 4, Tuesday: Fuessen - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich
This morning we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play that takes place every 10 years. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich. Enjoy an extensive city tour ending at the romantic Christmas Market, where you can stroll about, exploring and shopping. Overnight at Hotel Erzgiesserei Europe or similar.
(B)
Day 5, Wednesday: Munich - Salzburg - Munich
Today enjoy our full day excursion to the city where the famous composer Mozart was born – Salzburg. We 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.
(B)
Day 6, Thursday: Munich - Rothenburg - Nuremberg
After breakfast drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg with some stops at along the road. On a city walk you will learn much about this charming, small medieval town. See the famous church 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 the world famous Christmas shop. In the afternoon we continue to Nuremberg. Overnight at DERAG Hotel Maximillian or similar.
(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 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.
(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 a last visit to a German Christmas Market. Arrive in Frankfurt during the late afternoon. Overnight in Frankfurt.
(B)
Day 9, Sunday: Frankfurt – USA. Bad Windsheim - Wuerzburg - Frankfurt
Enjoy breakfast before checking out of your hotel, and then take your return flight back to the U.S. on regular scheduled air.
(B)
Call our Travel Experts to Customize your Trip!
It is Easy to Extend Your Stay Before or After this Fabulous Vacation!!
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
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