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Delightful Christmas Market Tour
offered by supplier M09232 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
day(s)
Group Size: 10
- 45
people
Destination(s):
Germany
Specialty Categories:
Christmas/New Year Tours
Season: December
Airfare Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1370 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2565 US Dollar (USD)
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December 2 – December 7, 2008 or
December 6 – December 11, 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
- 4 Nights accommodation in 1st class hotels with private facilities
- Buffet-breakfast daily at the hotels
- Welcome snack at Leipzig Christmas Market (local specialty)
- Farewell dinner
- All sightseeing excursions and city tours not marked as optional
- Entrance to Wartburg Castle in Eisenach
- Entrance to the Meissen Porcelain Factory
- Visits to the Christmas Markets in Leipzig, Dresden, Annaberg, Bamberg
- Taxes and service charges
- Baggage handling (one piece p.p.)
- Comprehensive information kit
Tour Prices:
$ 1,370* per person, double occupancy
$ 1,540* per person, single occupancy
$ 1,340* per person, third person rate
This tour can be combined with the Festive 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.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1, Tuesday / Saturday USA – Frankfurt
Departure on a regular scheduled flight from the U.S. to Frankfurt.
Day 2: Wednesday/Sunday Frankfurt – Erfurt – Leipzig (D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastward to our first stop, Eisenach, dominated by the Wartburg Castle. Continue via Weimar to Leipzig, where, after checking in at your hotel, we will visit one of Germany’s largest Christmas markets. The main attractions are located on the historical market square in front of the ancient town hall. Marvel at the 25 yard tall Christmas tree with its thousands of lights or stroll through the many stalls with handcrafted Christmas gifts from the region. Sample a typical German style snack. Bratwurst and mulled wine at one of the numerous food stalls throughout the market. Overnight at Hotel Mercure or similar.
Day 3: Thursday/Monday Leipzig – Meissen – Dresden (B)
In the morning we continue towards Meissen, where we visit one of Germany’s oldest porcelain factories. Founded in the 18th century, it has long been producing these delicate, handcrafted products found in royal courts and celebrity homes worldwide. Meissen proudly restores and reproduces any previously cast products and many models that have been preserved throughout the centuries. Visit the exhibition hall and workshops where all steps of the painting and glazing process are explained to you. Continue on to Dresden, where you will enjoy a city tour. After checking-in at your hotel, visit the Dresden Christmas market, named “Striezelmarkt” after a local cake specialty. Highlights are the Christmas pyramid, and the many stalls where you can sample the “Strietzel”. Overnight at the Steinenberger Parkhotel or similar.
Day 4: Friday/Tuesday Dresden - Annaberg - Schneeberg – Plauen (B/D)
After today’s breakfast, we travel along country roads to visit two ancient miner-villages, named Schneeberg and Annaberg. These villages are typical for the Erzgebirge (ore-mountains) and actually are the home of the German tradition of woodcarving and Christmas-pyramids. In older times, light – represented by candles - was an important symbol of life and safety for the miners, who worked in the dark tunnels. Demonstrating their deep religious beliefs, the woodcarvers used candles to illuminate the pyramids with saints and symbols from the Holy Night. The market in Annaberg dates back as far as 1510. In Schneeberg the main attraction, aside from the market, is St. Wolfgang’s church. In the afternoon we continue towards Plauen, a city famous for its handcrafted lace. A farewell dinner will be served in your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Alexandra or similar.
Day 5: Saturday/Wednesday Plauen – Bamberg – Frankfurt (B)
On the last day of the tour we are travelling through the Franconian forest to the imperial city of Bamberg. The city founded in the 9th century, has a nicely preserved old-town which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so there will much to see during our walking tour through town. The last German Christmas market can be experienced at the pedestrian zone around Bamberg’s cathedral, a perfect opportunity to do some last minute shopping. We continue through the rolling hills of Franconia until you reach Frankfurt late in the afternoon. Overnight in a Frankfurt hotel.
Day 6: Sunday/Thursday Frankfurt-USA (B)
Enjoy breakfast before checking out of your hotel; transfer on own to the airport for your flight back to the U.S.A.
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.
Also see tour packages in:
Europe
Germany
Christmas/New Year Tours
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