Nuremberg and Franconia at Christmas

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

Duration

6 days · 5 nights

Departure and return

Cologne

Countries visited

Germany

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

Services

• 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

Indicative programme: the order of visits may be adapted to opening hours, the weather and flight times.