Tour Description

Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip across Germany, sipping beer in Munich, dining on German delicacies in Berlin and experiencing the Christmas pyramids in Dresden. This immersive Christmastime tour highlights the delights of the Nuremberg Market’s Christkindlmarkt stalls—with the chance to sample authentic German Rostbratwürste, and the musical surrounds of the Leipzig Market, where locals gather to sing and celebrate the festive season. On your Local Expert Tour of Dresden, see iconic city sights like the enormous Procession of the Dukes mosaic, Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Dresden is also home to Germany’s oldest Christmas market where you can taste Christstollen—a traditional Christmas cake recipe dating back to medieval times.

Priced From:

$ 4805pp ^*

From: 2025-11-25

To: 2025-12-11

Start Location: Berlin, Germany

End Location: Munich, Germany

Trip Type: Christmas Markets

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Arrive in Berlin

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

Welcome to Germany. Airport transfers will be arranged from Berlin's Brandenburg Airport to your hotel. Join your Travel Director at 18:30 for a light dinner and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other, over a delightful evening of good food and wine.

The Spirit of Berlin Relaxed Start

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

Join your Local Expert to see the highlights of Berlin. Your exploration includes the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden and the restored Reichstag Building. Later on, feel free to soak up the Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas magic, at the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s most magnificent square, framed by the Concert Hall and near identical French and German cathedrals.

Leipzig and on to Dresden

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Dresden

Journey south to Leipzig to visit Bach’s Thomaskirche and the medieval market square behind it. Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 stalls located on the city’s historic market square. Enjoy its great traditions, which date back to the 15th century, before continuing to Dresden.

Dresden Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Townhouse Dresden.

Your guided tour with a Local Expert will continue past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Gaze in awe at the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Join our Local Expert for an exploration of Dresden Christmas markets, to taste the local christstollen.

Continue to Nuremberg

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: NH Collection Nürnberg City

Journey on to Nuremberg, where the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein.

Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Munich Marriott

Venture through the heart of Germany to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe. Why not stroll through the cobbled streets to the year-round Christmas Shop? Here it is Christmas 365 days of the year! Later, follow parts of the meandering Romantic Road to the Bavarian capital.

Munich Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Munich Marriott

Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munich’s Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. In Marienplatz beside the soaring Town Hall, see the famous Glockenspiel. Beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munich’s traditional Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your friends for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof.

Depart Munich

Day 8

Duration: 1

Auf Wiedersehen! After breakfast, your departure transfer arrives at Munich airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-11-25

End Date: 2025-12-02

twin

Child Price: 4675

Adult Price: 5125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5125

triple

Child Price: 4655

Adult Price: 5105

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6065

Start Date: 2025-11-28

End Date: 2025-12-05

twin

Child Price: 4600

Adult Price: 5050

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5050

triple

Child Price: 4580

Adult Price: 5030

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5940

Start Date: 2025-11-30

End Date: 2025-12-07

twin

Child Price: 4375

Adult Price: 4825

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4825

triple

Child Price: 4355

Adult Price: 4805

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5715

Start Date: 2025-12-05

End Date: 2025-12-12

twin

Child Price: 4375

Adult Price: 4825

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4825

triple

Child Price: 4355

Adult Price: 4805

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5715

Start Date: 2025-12-09

End Date: 2025-12-16

twin

Child Price: 4475

Adult Price: 4925

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4925

triple

Child Price: 4455

Adult Price: 4905

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5845

Start Date: 2025-12-11

End Date: 2025-12-18

twin

Child Price: 4475

Adult Price: 4925

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4925

triple

Child Price: 4455

Adult Price: 4905

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5845

Christmas Markets of Germany – Classic Group

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices