9 Day Christmas Markets in Germany

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Munich, Berlin-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Holiday Inn City Centre, Munich 1 night Mercure Salzburg Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg 2 nights Ramada Nuremberg Park Hotel, Nuremberg 2 nights Park Inn Berlin, Berlin All transfers 8 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides per itinerary Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Oberammergau Linderhof Castle Christmas Markets: Munich, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Leipzig Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA Depart the USA to Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Munich Arrive in Munich and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation meeting at your hotel Overnight: Munich DAY 3, Monday - Munich This morning, tour Munich and view the major sights of the city, in particular, Nymphenburg Palace, former summer palace of the Wittlesbach dynasty. Continue to the Marienplatz to see the Glockenspiel clock with its playful, mechanical figures Optional: Dachau Memorial (PM) Overnight: Munich Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Tuesday - Linderhof Castle, Oberammergau, Arrive Salzburg This morning, travel to the Bavarian Alps. Visit the beautifully decorated Linderhof Castle, built by “Mad” King Ludwig II. Proceed via the Ettal Monastery to the charming village of Oberammergau, world-famous for its Passion Plays and richly painted homes. Enjoy free time to explore the town before continuing to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and famous cultural setting for the Sound of Music. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel Overnight: Salzburg Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Wednesday - Salzburg, Arrive Nuremberg This morning's sightseeing includes a guided walking city tour of Salzburg where you will view such sights as the cathedral and Getreidegasse and views of the mighty 11th-century Hohensalzburg fortress. Enjoy time to explore Salzburg's Christmas Market before departing for Nuremberg. With nearly 180 wooden stalls richly decorated with traditional wares, the market has earned the colorful title "Little Town from Wood and Cloth." Enjoy free time to browse the market stalls for that special holiday gift or perhaps sample a mug of mulled wine and some local sausage Overnight: Nuremberg Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Thursday - Nuremberg City Tour This morning, enjoy a tour of Nuremberg that includes a drive throughout this famous walled city, including the medieval square, the Church of Our Lady, and several World War II memorial sights and Rally Grounds along the way Optional: Rothenburg Tour (PM) Overnight: Nuremberg Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Friday - Leipzig, Arrive Berlin Travel through the former East Germany to Leipzig, which has held a traditional Christmas Market since 1767. View the medieval market square and Thomas Church, the famous church where Martin Luther lectured, Mozart played the organ, and Richard Wagner was baptized. This afternoon, drive through the German countryside to the capital city of Berlin Optional: Illuminated Berlin with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Berlin Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Saturday - Berlin This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Berlin. On this fascinating tour through Germany's heart and soul, view the major sights of this reunited city, including the Reichstag building, Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, the remaining symbol of the historic Berlin Wall. View Unter den Linden Street and Kurfurstendam, as well as the State Opera House and the cathedral. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure to explore the Christmas Market Optional: Potsdam Tour (PM) Overnight: Berlin Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Sunday - Return to the USA Transfer to the Berlin airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Dachau Memorial Tour Day #3 01 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $39 After a short drive, arrive in the town of Dachau, where the Nazis built their first concentration camp in 1933. This camp served as the model for all of their later concentration and extermination camps. After a general introduction there will be time to visit the museum and watch a film about the days when the camp was in use. Rothenburg Tour Day #6 01 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $39 Today, journey to Rothenburg, one of the best preserved medieval cities along the Romantic Road. Drive from Nuremberg to Rothenburg, stopping in the main square for an orientation. Here, see the famous Church of St. Jacob and the richly decorated Patrician Houses. Listen for the Town Hall Clock, which chimes once a day to commemorate the 30 Years War. Amid this fairy tale town that has gone untouched since the 1400s, enjoy free time to shop in the nearby Christmas Market, where prized cuckoo clocks, steins, and delightful ornaments can be found. Illuminated Berlin with dinner Day #7 01 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $79 Enjoy a relaxed evening at a neighborhood restaurant. Sample a choice of traditional German dishes and drinks while enjoying live music and songs. Afterward, a scenic drive will highlight the landmarks of Berlin. Potsdam Tour Day #8 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $59 Explore Potsdam, the “City of Palaces.” We visit Cecilienhof Palace, where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin met for the Potsdam Conference. Another stop is made at Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of the Prussian kings and burial place of Frederick the Great. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land Nov 29 1499 2039 Dec 6 1459 1999 Dec 13 1379 1979 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, restaurant tips of $5, & tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 9 Day Christmas Markets in Germany - [details] Holiday Inn City Centre   Munich This first class hotel is conveniently located and close to downtown Munich. [more] Mercure Salzburg Kapuzinerberg   Salzburg This first class hotel is located near the old town. [more] Ramada Nuremberg Park Hotel   Nuremberg This first class hotel is located on beautiful urban park grounds, half way to city center and fairgrounds. [more] Park Inn Berlin   Berlin This first class hotel is located in the center of Berlin within easy reach of most historical sights and public transport connections. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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