Christmas Markets of Historic Germany

Name: Eating my way through German Christmas markets
Item: Christmas Markets of Historic Germany
Rating: 5
Author: Sandra

12 days | 15 days with Vienna extension

Group size: 15–38 travelers

Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Celebrate the Christmas season in traditional German style.

Begin your adventure in artsy, edgy Berlin, reunited Germany’s political and cultural capital. Stop at the historic outpost of Potsdam, then continue on to Dresden, home of the country’s oldest Christmas market. Take a step back in time as you wander along the medieval streets of Bamberg before ending in Munich, the capital of Bavarian food and culture.

Your tour package includes

10 nights in handpicked hotels
10 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine
7 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

Berlin Wall
Zwinger Palace
Striezelmarkt—Germany’s oldest Christmas market
Potsdam
Weimar
Bamberg Cathedral
Christmas markets of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nymphenburg Palace

Itinerary

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Berlin

Day 2: Arrival in Berlin

Included meal: Welcome dinner

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Reviews

Overall rating based on 35 traveler reviews

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Eating my way through German Christmas markets

3rd-time traveler Sandra, traveled in Dec 2023

The variety of food and drink offered at the markets are amazing!! I spoiled myself and nibbled and drank my way through the markets, and bought a few ornaments to bring home. Fortunately, I was able to fit into the airline seat for the trip home after trying many delicious...

EF Go Ahead Tours

Hi Sandra, Thank you so much for sharing your tour experience and your beautiful photos. We are thrilled to hear about your delightful...

Christmas markets 2023

1st-time traveler Kenneth, traveled in Nov 2023

I really enjoyed the tour but would have preferred skipping the evening trip to neurenberg markets. After a long day at a market and a long snowy bus ride to Munich I think we all agree that to spend 2 hours at a market when we have seen so many it would have been better to...

EF Go Ahead Tours

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience. We appreciate your input, and we understand your perspective...

Winter wonderland

2nd-time traveler Nanette, traveled in Dec 2022

This tour was the perfect combination of history, castles, churches and Christmas markets. Lala is a first class tour guide. The local guides she arranged were very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend.

German and Austrian Kristkindl Markets ++

1st-time traveler Paul, traveled in Nov 2022

Tour included a variety of Christmas markets in every town visited but also included far more cultural and historic sites and information than I expected. Tour leader was outstanding and worked very hard to accommodate the needs of the group. Individual segment guides added...

Christmas markets of germany

1st-time traveler Christine, traveled in Nov 2022

First tour with Ef and it was great. Our tour director Shaun was really terrific. I fell on day 6 and he was very attentive to my welfare. My only suggestion would be to give a list of top markets in each city along with directions from hotel so that we each wouldn’t have to...

Wonderful Christmas Escape!

2nd-time traveler Amanda, traveled in Dec 2018

My husband and I had such a wonderful time in Germany during the Christmas season. Our tour director, Atto, was perfect. He is so knowledgeable and friendly, and made sure that everybody knew the itinerary each day and what was happening. He also did a good job of making...

Go Ahead Tours

Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and for choosing Go Ahead for your first visit to Germany! We are...

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Abba Berlin Hotel

This contemporary hotel is located in Berlin center. Guests enjoy a restaurant, lounge-bar, and fitness room. Nearby, you'll find exclusive boutiques of Kurfürstendamm, Museums, and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

NH Dresden Neustadt

This modern hotel is located in the Leipziger Vorstadt neighborhood, north of the Dresden city center. Guests enjoy a fitness room, bicycle rentals, and the restaurant with an outdoor terrace. Nearby, you'll find Zwinger Palace...

Hotel Europa Bamberg

This Venetian-inspired hotel is centrally located at the Chain Bridge in Bamberg. Guests enjoy bicycle rentals, the restaurant, and on-site coffee house. Nearby, you’ll find Old Town Hall and Little Venice in the historic...

NYX Hotel Munich

This artsy hotel is located in the Obersendling district. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and sauna. Nearby you’ll find the Hellabrunn Zoo, the Theresienwiese Oktoberfest grounds, and a variety of restaurants and bars.

MAXX by Steigenberger Hotel Vienna

This convenient hotel is located in the city center of Vienna, Austria. Guests enjoy the fitness area, on-site bar and restaurant, and spa. Nearby you’ll find the Naschmarkt open-air market, Leopold Museum, and Schönbrunn Palace.

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2024
	Available	$4,399 CAD, $200 CAD off $4,599 CAD
		$4,349 CAD, $250 CAD off $4,599 CAD
2025
	Available	$4,589 CAD, $150 CAD off $4,739 CAD
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2026
	Available	$4,779 CAD
	Available	$4,779 CAD
	Available	$4,779 CAD