German Christmas Markets

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Ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Jump on board for one of Europe's most festive destinations, Germany, for this Contiki trip that takes in Christmas markets in six different cities. Fill your stocking with traditional and handmade gifts from local market stalls while sipping steaming mulled wine, nibbling on gingerbread and exploring cobbled str...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Ready for the most wonderful time of the year? Jump on board for one of Europe's most festive destinations, Germany, for this Contiki trip that takes in Christmas markets in six different cities. Fill your stocking with traditional and handmade gifts from local market stalls while sipping steaming mulled wine, nibbling on gingerbread and exploring cobbled streets, Bavarian beer halls and gothic architecture, and soak up the nostalgic yuletide atmosphere and old-world charm of dancing lights, Christmas trees and guaranteed good vibes on this 7-day celebration of all things Christmas.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityFrankfurt
End CityMunich

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Start Frankfurt

Wilkommen to Frankfurt, often described as a big city with a friendly village feel. We'll start off with an orientation tour before cutting to the main event, Frankfurt’s Christmas Market. With a glittering 30m tree and a vintage carousel, the town is like a snow-glob...

Day 2: Frankfurt to Cologne

We bid Auf Wiedersehen to Frankfurt and make tracks to the Rhine Valley where we will relax on a sightseeing cruise before docking in Sankt Goar. Narrow canals, one sprawling river, & plenty of boats gliding to and fro. That's how you know you're in the oh-so-roma...

Day 3: Cologne to Stuttgart via Heidelberg

Another day, another bewitching market to visit. We leave Cologne after breakfast and head for Heidelberg.Covering seven different locations in the Old Town, Heidelberg’s Christmas Market radiates festive magic – the perfect blend of tradition and winter wonderland. W...

Day 4: Stuttgart to Nuremberg via Rothenberg

See you later Stuttgart, after breakfast today we’ll set our sights for Rothenberg.Here in Rothenburg, Germany’s best-preserved walled town, we’ll sip some seasonal hot chocolate before continuing on to Nuremberg.Here we are in the heart of Bavaria for a walking tour ...

Day 5: Nuremberg to Munich via Dachau

Nuremberg gingerbread is a centuries-old tradition – a delicious speciality made to carefully guarded family recipes. This morning we’ll get to see up close how the famous treat is made and pick up some tips and treats at an included gingerbread workshop, the perfect ...

Day 6: Munich

Today we begin with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle, straight out of a storybook. Built by ‘mad King Ludwig’ it’s not only one of the most famous castles in Europe but said to be the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle too. Munich’s Christmas Markets are ...

Day 7: End Munich

We don’t want the festivities to end but today’s the day we say “Auf Wiedersehen”. We’ll go our separate ways with Christmas lights sparkling in our eyes and cheer in our hearts, until our next Contiki adventure comes around.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,236
Price per day$177
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
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06 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025
$1,236
$1,608
13 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
$1,545
$2,010

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Accommodation

  • Leonardo Hotel Offenbach Frankfurt (or similar)
  • Mercure Hotel Severinshof (or similar)
  • Vienna House Easy (or similar)
  • Premier Inn Nuremberg City Opernhaus (or similar)
  • Holiday Inn Express Munich City West (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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Trip ID
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