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Delightful Christmas Market Tour
offered by supplier M09232 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 45
people
Destination(s):
Germany
Specialty Categories:
Christmas/New Year Tours
Season: December
Airfare Included: Yes
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1295 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1460 US Dollar (USD)
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December 1 – 6, 2009 or
December 5 – 10, 2009
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 Superior Tourist and 1st class hotels with private facilities
- Buffet-breakfast daily at the hotels
- Two dinners
- 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:
$ 1,295* per person, double occupancy
$ 1,460* per person, single occupancy
$ 1,245* per person, third person rate
This tour can be combined with the Festive Christmas Market Tour.
Travel Dates: November 28 – December 10, or December 1 – 13, 2009.
$ 2,470* per person, double occupancy
$ 2,895* per person, single occupancy
$ 2,365* 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
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive eastward to your first stop, Eisenach, located at the foot of the Wartburg Castle. Continue via Weimar to Leipzig, where, after checking in at the hotel, you 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 75 foot Christmas tree, with its thousands of lights or stroll through the many stalls with handcrafted Christmas gifts from the region. Sample bratwurst and mulled wine, a typical German style snack, at one of the numerous food stalls throughout the market. Overnight stay at Hotel Tulip Inn or similar. (D)
Day 3: Thursday/Monday Leipzig – Meissen – Dresden
In the morning you continue towards Meissen, where you visit one of Germany’s oldest porcelain factories. Founded in the 18th century, it has long been producing 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 will be explained. Continue on to Dresden, where you will enjoy a city tour. After checking-in at the 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 stay at the Steinenberger Parkhotel or similar. (B)
Day 4: Friday/Tuesday Dresden - Annaberg - Schneeberg – Plauen
After breakfast, you travel along country roads to visit two ancient miner-villages, Schneeberg and Annaberg. These villages are typical of the Erzgebirge (ore-mountains) and actually are the home of the German tradition of woodcarving and Christmas-pyramids. In olden 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 you continue towards Plauen, a city famous for its handcrafted lace. A farewell dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel Alexandra or similar. (B,D)
Day 5: Saturday/Wednesday Plauen – Bamberg – Frankfurt
On the last day of the tour you travel 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 be much to see during the 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. You continue through the rolling hills of Franconia until you reach Frankfurt late in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the Intercity Hotel or similar. (B)
Day 6: Sunday/Thursday Frankfurt-USA
Following breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer on your own* to the airport for your scheduled flight back to the United States. (B)
Call our Travel Experts to Customize your Trip!
It is Easy to Extend Your Stay Before or After this Fabulous Vacation!!
*Optional airport transfers available at an additional cost.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
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Europe
Germany
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