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German Christmas Markets Tour

7 days/6nights
Escorted tour of Germany

Euro 759 or equivalent in dollars

Departures - Nov. 28 and Dec.05 2010
Let yourself be enchanted by the most beautiful Christmas Markets and if you are still looking for a special gift - here is your chance.

DAY 1: SUNDAY
Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Black Forest (D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Heidelberg for a walking tour of the old university town.
Our next stop is one of the most famous and beautiful Spa resorts – Baden-Baden. In the afternoon continue to the Black Forest, a region known for the cuckoo clocks. Welcome dinner in the evening at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Schwarzwald Residenz Triberg o.s.

DAY 2: MONDAY
Black Forest – Lindau – Lake Constance – Neuschwanstein – Fuessen (B)
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 fairytale castle of King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein. Overnight at TREFF Hotel Luitpoldpark Fuessen o.s.

DAY 3: TUESDAY
Fuessen – Oberammergau – Ettal – Munich (B)
This morning we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which 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. Enjoy some time of exploring and shopping. Overnight at Hotel Erzgießerei Europe o. s.

DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
Munich – Salzburg – Munich (B)
Today enjoy our full day excursion to the city where the famous composer Mozart was born – Salzburg. Walking tour through the Old Town. See the most important sights like Mozart’s birthplace, the Getreidegasse, the cathedral and much more. You will have enough time to spend on your own, strolling around, visit the beautiful Christmas market and of course you will have to taste the most famous sweets made in Salzburg, the Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon return to Munich.

DAY 5: THURSDAY
Munich – Rothenburg – Nuremberg (B)
After breakfast drive incl. some stops along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, Germany’s well reserved
“Jewel of the Middle Ages”. After a walking tour incl. the Jakobskirche (church) with an altar by Tilman
Riemenschneider enjoy the Christmas market. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the world famous Christmas
shop. In the afternoon we go on to Nuremberg. Overnight at DERAG Hotel Maximilian Nuernberg o.s.

DAY 6: FRIDAY
Nuremberg (B/D)
Today join a visit of 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 Duerer. Visit the medieval Kaiserburg Castle before you have the rest of the day free for the Christmas market and for shopping. In the evening enjoy a Christmas dinner in one of the typical restaurants and get a little Christmas gift.

DAY 7: SATURDAY
Nuremberg – Wuerzburg – Frankfurt (B)
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. Arrival in Frankfurt in the afternoon.

Prices in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange ) for 2010:
Euro 759 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 719 third person in extra bed
Single supplement: Euro 180

* US$ rates vary depending on exchange rates

Tour Includes:

6 overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior hotels including tax, service charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bath or shower and toilet.
Transportation by modern air-conditioned motorcoach with WC
Professional English / Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour
All excursions and city tours not marked as optional.
MEALS:
- Six breakfast buffets , Farewell dinner , Welcome dinner
TOURS WITH ENTRANCE FEES
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Jakobskirche, Rothenburg
- Deep well & Tower at Kaiserburg, Nuremberg
- Residence, Würzburg

Tour Departure points:

1. Tryp Frankfurt, Braunfelsstraße 17 (Opelrondell) – Lobby 09:00 am
2. Intercontinental Hotel, W.-Leuschner-Str. 43 - Lobby 09:15 am
3. Le Méridien Parkhotel Frankfurt, Wiesenhüttenplatz 28 – 38 – Lobby 09:30 am
4. InterCityHotel/ Hamburger Hof, Frankfurt, Poststraße 8 – Lobby 09:45 am
5. Frankfurt Airport: Terminal 1, Arrival Level Hall B – Meeting Point 10:30 am

Please note: For passengers booked in a hotel at the airport, e.g Hotel Express by Holiday Inn. Hotel has free shuttle to/from Terminal 1. Pick up for those clients is at Frankfurt Airport, Terminal 1 Arrival Level Hall B, Meeting Point.

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2010 / Prices are in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

Le Meridien Parkhotel , Frankfurt City Center (Deluxe: 5star)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 103 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 75
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 65 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 50

Hotel Intercontinetal, Frankfurt City Center (deluxe: 5star)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 98 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 70
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 28

Hotel Tryp , Frankfurt West (First Class: 4star)
Located close to Frankfurt fairground with good access by public transport. Hotel with all amenities of a 4-*-property, like AC in room, restaurant, fitness area ,
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 18
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 19

Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3star)
Directly at the main railway station,
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 63 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 36
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 48 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 34

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3star)
Right by the central station and very close to the main shopping streets and the trade fair center.
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 43 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: Eur 29

Transfers in Frankfurt Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 107 per car without assistance
4-7 pax EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 132 per car without assistance

Note: The booking of these hotels is subject to availability. The following rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.
Maximum one or two nights before/after tour are available at the above special rates.

For additional hotels and pre-post tour packages check out
our Munich or other City Packages pages!

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