The great German Christmas

From Cologne: Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Rothenburg, Munich, Neuschwanstein, Nuremberg and Würzburg in the heart of Advent.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1Cologne — welcome of your group at the airport or station, cathedral and Christmas markets at the Dom, in the old town and at the harbour
2. Day 2Frankfurt — drive to Frankfurt, Christmas market on the Römerberg
3. Day 3Heidelberg — castle, old bridge and Christmas markets in the old town
4. Day 4Rothenburg ob der Tauber — ramparts, medieval lanes and the Reiterlesmarkt
5. Day 5Munich — drive to Bavaria, Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt
6. Day 6Neuschwanstein — King Ludwig II’s castle in the Bavarian Alps, back to Munich
7. Day 7Nuremberg — the Christkindlesmarkt, Lebkuchen gingerbread and grilled sausages
8. Day 8Würzburg — the Prince-Bishops’ Residence and the Christmas market on the Market Square
9. Day 9Cologne — drive to Cologne, 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
• 8 hotel nights with breakfast
• Optional: guide speaking the language of the group and of the countries visited, half board, cruises, tickets