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Explore the markets of this beautiful and enchanting part of Germany, steeped in tradition and festive delight. From the magical markets of Stuttgart and Munich, to the picturesque stalls of Ulm & Augsburg, enjoy delicious local delicacies alongside unique and quirky gift offerings, and treat your loved ones something special this year. This exciting new Christmas markets tour is perfect for those looking for an authentic Christkindlesmarkt experience!
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Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Today we head across Germany to Stuttgart, where we have a late afternoon visit to the beautiful Christmas market, one of the oldest and indeed largest in Europe.
There's no shortage of culinary delights, as you explore the market stalls with roasted chestnuts, gingerbread, candied almonds, Swabian specialities, fried sausages and mulled wine.
After time in Stuttgart, we continue to Gunzburg and to our hotel for a three-night stay.
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Optional excursion to Munich and its traditional Christmas market.
Dating back to the 14th century, the markets take place on Marienplatz. Traditional Bavarian Christmas gifts, including wood carvings from Oberammergau, Lebkuchen, crib figurines, bee-wax candles, chimney sweeps made of plums and almonds are just some of the many traditional items on display.
Visit the Kripperlmarkt, which specialises in cribs and nativity scenes, it is only a short walk away. There are many festive stalls scattered around the city.
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Today, we visit two of the regions Christmas Markets. Starting in Ulm, we see the Munsterplatz, with its stunning backdrop of Ulm Minster, which boast the tallest church tower in the world.
At this time of year, the town is swathed in festive colour and the aroma of roasted almonds, the lovingly decorated stalls creating a charming atmosphere.
We later continue to Augsburg, whose Christkindlesmarkt boasts a history of more than 500 years. The Renaissance City Hall becomes a huge advent calendar-like scene.
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We leave our hotel and head to Rothenburg ob der Tauber on the Romantic Road.
Known for its medieval setting, Rothenburg is a walled city that has been left largely untouched for hundreds of years. It is also home to one of Germany’s romantic Christmas Markets.
Try the local specialty "Schneeball" or snow ball, made from strips of sweet dough fried and covered with powdered sugar or chocolate.
We continue to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Included Highlights
Return home.
Travel Insurance from £35.00 (6 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £129.00 (6 days).
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for three nights at the Vienna Easy Hotel in Gunzburg. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Am Hofgarten , 89312 Günzburg,
Front row seats can be reserved for £15pp (up to 6 days' duration), £24pp (7 & 8 days' duration), £26pp (9, 10 and 11 days' duration) and £30pp (12 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for £8pp (up to 6 days duration), £15pp (7 & 8 days duration), £18pp (9, 10 and 11 days' duration) and £22pp (12 days' duration and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
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To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
