GRAND TOUR OF THE GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Itinerary subject to changes until departure date
Day 1 Frankfurt
Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Frankfurt is the financial and commercial center of Germany. During this time of year, the city has several Christmas markets. We recommend using your free time to visit them in Römerberg, Paulsplatz, Mainkai, Hauptwache, or Friedrich-Stoltze-Platz. You can also take advantage of your arrival in Frankfurt to visit the house of the famous German poet Goethe or go shopping on "Zeil" shopping street. Accommodation.
Day 2 Frankfurt / Rothenburg / Nuremberg
Breakfast. Departure from Frankfurt to Rothenburg, the most beautiful city on the famous "Romantic Route." Its small streets and old houses are reminiscent of medieval times. City tour and visit to the Christmas market. In the afternoon, transfer to Nuremberg, a charming historical and cultural city. The Nuremberg Christmas market, "Christkindlesmarkt," is the most famous in Germany. With a history of almost 400 years, vendors offer handicrafts, and visitors can enjoy Christmas sweets, "Glühwein" (mulled wine with spices), and other regional specialties. Accommodation.
Day 3 Nuremberg / Dresden
Breakfast. Morning city tour of Nuremberg. During this tour, visit of the old part of the city, where most tourist attractions are located. Admire the castle, one of the most important imperial palaces of the Middle Ages. Its elevated position offers incredible views of the city. In the afternoon, transfer to Dresden, one of Germany's main tourist centers, both for its geographical location on the banks of the Elbe River at the gateway to Saxon Switzerland, and for its extraordinary architectural and artistic heritage. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 4 Dresden
Breakfast. In the morning, learn all about Christstollen (traditional Christmas fruit bread) through a visit to a family bakery. After the visit, city tour. In the afternoon, visit the famous "Striezelmarkt" Christmas market, which dates back to 1434. The market is named after the small cake "Strutzel" or "Striezel," also emblematic of the city of Dresden. Accommodation.
Day 5 Dresden / Berlin
Breakfast. Departure to Berlin. The German capital is one of the most important and dynamic cities in Europe, seducing visitors with the extraordinary variety of its monuments and the richness of its cultural life. In the evening, visit to a Christmas market in this city. Accommodation.
Day 6 Berlin
Breakfast. In the morning, spectacular ascent to the television tower to enjoy a wonderful view over the German capital. Afterwards, see its most representative places such as "Unter den Linden" avenue, remains of the wall, and the Brandenburg Gate. You can also discover the most modern part of the city, including the German Parliament and Potsdam Square. Afternoon at leisure to visit Berlin on your own and enjoy the last day of this trip in Germany with the Christmas atmosphere. Accommodation.
Day 7 Berlin
Breakfast. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to Berlin airport.
