Christmas Markets in Germany Black forest, Heidelberg, Frankfurt

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Let yourself be enchanted by the most beautiful Christmas Markets and if you are still looking for a special gift - here is your chance.

German Christmas Markets
7 days/6nights

Escorted tour of Germany and Salzburg Austria

Dec.02-Sold out (Waiting list only)
Dec.09 2007
Euro or US$* 779

2008 Departures- Nov. 30/ Dec.07

Day 1: Sunday Frankfurt - Heidelberg - Black Forest (D)
Depart from Frankfurt in the morning and drive to Heidelberg for a walking tour of the old university town. Our next stop is at the famous and one of the most beautiful Spa resorts - Baden-Baden. In the afternoon continue to the Black Forest, home of the cuckoo clocks. Welcome dinner in the evening at your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Hofgut Sternen in Breitnau or similar (2007) or Hotel Schwarzwald Residenz in Triberg (2008)

Day 2: Monday Black Forest - Lindau/Lake Constance - Neuschwanstein Castle/Fuessen (B)
After breakfast depart for Lake Constance. Enjoy a walking tour in the picturesque island town of Lindau. Move into the Allgäu, viewing the fantastic Bavarian Alps. In Hohenschwangau we visit the fairy tale castle of King Ludwig II, the Neuschwanstein Castle. Overnight at Treff Hotel Luitpoldpark or similar.

Day 3: Tuesday Fuessen - Oberammergau - Ettal - Munich (B)
This morning we drive to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play which takes place every 10 years. Stop at the Benedictine Monastery of Ettal. On to Munich. Enjoy an extensive city tour ending at the romantic Christmas Market. Enjoy some time of exploring and shopping. Overnight at Hotel Tryp or similar (2007) or Hotel Erzgieberei Europe or similar (2008)

Day 4: Wednesday Munich - Salzburg - Munich (B)
Today enjoy our full day excursion to the city where the famous composer Mozart was born – Salzburg. After a walking tour through the old town, to get familiar with all the important sights like the Mozart-house, the cathedral, the Getreidegasse and many more, you will have enough time to spend on your own, strolling around, visit the beautiful Christmas Market and of course you will have to taste the most famous sweets made in Salzburg the Mozartkugeln. In the late afternoon we will return to Munich.

Day 5: Thursday Munich - Rothenburg - Bad Windsheim (B)
After breakfast drive along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg with some stops at along the road. On a city walk you get to know the charming small medieval town. See the famous church Jakobskirche with an altar by the woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider and enjoy the Christmas Market. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the worlds famous Christmas shop. In the afternoon we continue to Bad Windsheim. Overnight at Hotel Reichsstadt (2007) or DERAG Hotel Maximilian (2008)

Day 6: Friday Bad Windsheim - Nuremberg -Bad Windsheim (B/D)
Today join a visit to the "Christkindl Market", probably the most famous Christmas Market of the world in the historic city of Nuremberg. On a city walk you see the main sights such as the home of the artist Dürer. Visit the medieval Kaiserburg Castle before you have the rest of the day free for the Christmas Market and for shopping. In the late afternoon return to Bad Windsheim where you will enjoy a Christmas dinner and a little Christmas gift.

Day 7: Saturday Bad Windsheim - Würzburg - Frankfurt (B)
In the morning we leave for Würzburg. Tour of the magnificent Residence, a masterpiece of German baroque architecture and a last afternoon on a German Christmas Market. Arrival in Frankfurt in the afternoon.

* US$ rates vary depending on exchange rates

Prices for 2007:
Euro or US$* 739 per person based on double occupancy       Currency Conversion
Euro or US$* 726 per person based on triple occupancy
Single supplement: Euro or US$* 129

Prices for 2008:
Euro or US$* 759 per person based on double occupancy
Euro or US$* 746 per person based on triple occupancy
Single supplement: Euro or US$* 160

Tour Includes:

6 nights at first class and superior 3 star hotels including luggage handling, taxes and service charges
Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
Guide services
Excursion and city tours specified in the itinerary with all entrance fees
6 buffet breakfasts
Welcome and farewell dinner
Entrance fees: Neuschwanstein Castle, Jakobskirche, Kaiserburg Castle, Residence in Wurzburg

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt for 2007:
Hotel Intercity,Frankfurt City Center( 3 star):
-Euro or US$* 45 per person per night based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
-Euro or US$* 32 single supplement

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Frankfurt City Center (3 star)
-Euro or US$* 45 per person per night based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
-Single supplement: Euro or US$* 32

Hotel Intercontinental ,Frankfurt City Center ( 4+ star, superior first class):
-Euro or US$* 65 per person per night based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
-Single Supplement: Euro or US$* 35

Hotel Express by Holiday Inn ,Frankfurt Airport (3 star)
Free shuttle to/from airport. At Terminal 1, arrival level, exit A you will find a toll-free phone with direct connection to the hotel where you can order your transfer.
-Euro or US$* 38 per person based on double occupancy
-Single supplement: Euro or US$* 30

Note: The booking of these hotels is subject to availability .The rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.

Transfer Airport/Hotel (except Holiday Inn): Euro or US$*93 per car for 1-3 Passengers without assistance.*US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate

Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2008

Hotel Intercontinental, Frankfurt City Center (4+):
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR or USD* 97 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 68
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR or USD* 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 29

Le Meridien Parkhotel (5)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR or USD* 99 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 73
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR or USD* 60 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 53

Hotel Tryp (4)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR or USD* 62 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 22
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR or USD* 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 20

Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR or USD* 62 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 34
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR or USD* 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 32

Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3)
Weekdays MON-FRI:
EUR or USD* 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 41
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR or USD* 46 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 32

Transfers Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR or USD* 110 per car without assistance
4-8 pax EUR oe USD* 163 per car without assistance

* US$ rates vary depending on exchange rates

Note: The booking of these hotels is subject to availability. The following rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.
Maximum one or two nights before/after tour are available at that special rate.

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