Christmas Markets in Germany Black forest, Heidelberg, Frankfurt

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

German Christmas Markets Tour
7 days/6nights
Escorted tour of Germany

Euro 759 or equivalent in dollars

2008 Departures- Nov. 30/ Dec.07 2008
2009 Departures- Nov. 29/ Dec.06 2009

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 Castle/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 Füssen o.s.

Day 3: Tuesday Fuessen - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich (B)
This morning we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Plays which take place every 10 years. Stop at the Benedictine abbey 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 München 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 - Nurembreg (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 Nürnberg 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 Dürer. 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 - Würzburg - Frankfurt (B)
In the morning we leave for Würzburg. 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

* US$ rates vary depending on exchange rates

Prices in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) for 2008:
Euro 759 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 746 third person in extra bed
Single supplement: Euro or US$* 160

Prices in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange ) for 2009:
Euro 759 per person based on double occupancy
Euro 719 third person in extra bed
Single supplement: Euro or US$* 160

Tour Includes:
- Six 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

ENTRANCE FEES/ FARES/:
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Jakobskirche, Rothenburg
- Deep well & Tower at Kaiserburg, Nuremberg
- Residence, Würzburg

Tour Departure points:
1.Tryp Hotel, Braunfelsstr/ Operlondell-Lobby                                        09:15 AM
2.Le Meridiena Parkhotel Frankfurt, Wiesenhuttenplatz 28-38 - Lobby:    09:30AM
3.Intercity Hotel , Poststrasse 8-Lobby                                                09:45AM
3.Frankfurt Airport :Terminal 1,Arrival Level Hall B-meeting point              10:30AM

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2008 / Prices in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

Hotel Intercontinental, Frankfurt City Center (4+):
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 97 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 68
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 29

Le Meridien Parkhotel (5)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 99 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 73
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 60 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 53

Hotel Tryp (4)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 62 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 22
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 20

Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 62 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 34
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 41
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 46 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32

Transfers Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR or USD* 110 per car without assistance
4-8 pax EUR oe USD* 163 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 that special rate.

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2009 / Prices are in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange)

Le Meridien Parkhotel (Deluxe: 5star)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 103 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 86
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 64 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 49

Hotel Tryp (First Class: 4star)
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)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 61 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 35
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR 47 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 32

Transfers in Frankfurt Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 107 per car without assistance
4-8 pax EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 157 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 that special rate.

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