Nuremberg and Franconia at Christmas

Nuremberg and Franconia at Christmas

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From Cologne: Würzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, Bamberg and Frankfurt.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1Würzburg — welcome of your group at the airport or station, drive to Franconia, the Prince-Bishops’ Residence, Christmas market on the Market Square
  2. Day 2Rothenburg ob der Tauber — ramparts and medieval lanes, Reiterlesmarkt, year-round Christmas shops
  3. Day 3Nuremberg — the Christkindlesmarkt, one of Germany’s most famous, Lebkuchen gingerbread and grilled sausages
  4. Day 4Bamberg — UNESCO-listed old town, nativity scene trail, smoked beer
  5. Day 5Frankfurt — drive to Frankfurt, Christmas market on the Römerberg
  6. Day 6Cologne — drive to Cologne, cathedral and Christmas market at the Dom, then transfer to the airport or station

Included

  • Welcome and transfers at the airport or station of your choice
  • Coach with driver throughout the tour, two drivers when needed
  • 5 hotel nights with breakfast
  • Optional: guide speaking the language of the group and of the countries visited, half board, cruises, tickets

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