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Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups)

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From Berlin to Munich
4.9 (14 reviews)
  • Berlin’s illuminated Christmas market tents sit before the French Cathedral at night.
  • Olympiapark in Munich with tower against a vivid sunset sky.
  • Overview of Munich's Olympiapark with nearby architecture.
  • Aerial view of Munich's Marienplatz with iconic town hall.
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  • The sights the were beautiful and the dinners were delicious. I am sure we will do another Insight Tour!

    Carla Bridges•traveled in December5.0
  • Historic bridge over a canal in Nuremberg with reflected architecture.
  • Nuremberg's picturesque canal with traditional houses lining the banks.
  • Grand courtyard in Dresden with fountains and architecture.
  • Panoramic view of Dresden with baroque architecture.
  • Semperoper opera house in Dresden with clear blue sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Dinner (Light dinner with Travel Director)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm)
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  2. Day 2

    Berlin

    Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Berlin highlights including Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, and Reichstag Building
    • Visit Berlin Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt
    Landmarks
    Brandenburg Gate
    State Opera House
    Berlin Wall
    Unter den Linden
    Reichstag Building
    Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market
  3. Day 3

    Berlin - Leipzig - Dresden

    Berlin - Leipzig - Dresden
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Dresden)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thomaskirche, where Bach worked and his remains are buried
    • Orientation of Leipzig Christmas Market with around 250 stalls on the historic market square
    Landmarks
    Thomaskirche
    Leipzig Christmas Market
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  4. Day 4

    Dresden

    Dresden
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Dresden)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Dresden including Procession of the Dukes mosaic, cathedral, Semper Opera House, and Zwinger Palace
    • Visit Frauenkirche
    • Exploration of Dresden Christmas markets with local treats including christstollen
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Semper Opera House
    Zwinger Palace
    Procession of the Dukes mosaic
  5. Day 5

    Dresden - Nuremberg

    Dresden - Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Collection Nürnberg City), Hotel (Park Plaza, Nuremberg)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt with your Travel Director
    Landmarks
    Christkindlmarkt Nuremberg
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Nuremberg - Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber - Munich

    Nuremberg - Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber - Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber medieval town

    Optional Activities

    • Browse the year-round Christmas Shop in Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber
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  7. Day 7

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Munich Christmas Market at Marienplatz beneath the gigantic Christmas tree
    • Festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof

    Optional Activities

    • Guided journey through Munich's Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
    • Visit the Residenz museum and Treasury
    • See the Glockenspiel at Marienplatz
    Landmarks
    Residenz
    Marienplatz
    Munich Town Hall
    Munich Christmas Market
  8. Day 8

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hilton Dresden

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    Days 3, 4

  • NH Collection Nürnberg City

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    day 5

  • Park Plaza, Nuremberg

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  • Munich Marriott

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Traveler Moments

  • Golden ornament atop a tall stone pillar against a blue sky.
  • Snow-covered field with a sunset in the background.
  • Close-up of a cross in a church with historic architecture.
  • Interior of a historic church with stained glass windows.
  • Couple enjoying hot drinks in a cozy wooden cabin.
  • People enjoying drinks while on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
  • Happy group posing on a horse-drawn sleigh in the snow.
  • A family enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowy forest.
  • Iconic clock tower in Munich with Christmas decorations and snow.
  • Group of tourists posing in front of a snowy cityscape.
  • Large group of people dining together at a restaurant.
  • Winter night scene with illuminated decorations in snow.
  • Elderly woman smiling while dining.

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 14 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
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  • Sonny5.0•December 2024
    Led by Greg
    Greg and Johann were an excellent team. Our tour was handled very professionally by both of them, Greg with his...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, we are pleased to know you have enjoyed the company of our on The Road Team. We are thrilled you have enjoyed the Christmas Markets in all their beauty. Thank you for being our guest.
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    Amy5.0•December 2024
    Led by Greg
    Greg was amazing! His knowledge of every place we stopped was incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. It was...
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    • Couple standing next to a medieval castle.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • People enjoying an evening at a Christmas market with a clock tower.
    • Upside-down street view with cars and a castle in the distance.
    • Upside-down photo of a carousel at night.
    • Decorative sculpture with Christmas ornaments.
    • Nighttime market scene with a lit-up structure and crowds.
    • Upside-down view of Neuschwanstein Castle.
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We appreciate your feedback and are pleased you had an exceptional experience during your tour with us. It is a matter of great pride for us to have team members who are indeed an asset to our company and are committed to providing the best possible service to our guests. We thank you for choosing Insight Vacations for your travel needs and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.
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  • Candace5.0•December 2024
    Led by Greg
    Greg and Johann were an excellent team. They made our tour very special with excellent coordination of events and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We genuinely appreciate the time you took to provide your feedback, and we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the company of our On The Road Team. They are a dedicated group striving to make every tour extraordinary, and it's heartwarming to know they left a positive impression on you. Thank you for being our guest.
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  • Anonymous5.0•December 2024
    Enjoyed a wonderful experience visiting the German Christmas Markets with our guide Greg Colvin. He was an excellent...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback with us. We are so pleased to know you have enjoyed your travel experience and the company of our Travel Director. Thank you for being our guest,
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  • MK5.0•December 2024
    Led by Greg
    Great trip- very friendly host
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are thankful for your feedback, we are pleased you have enjoyed the journey and that the service provided was great. Thank you for being our guest.
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  • Chapin5.0•December 2024
    Great tour, best guide ever and a wonderful experience
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for being our guest and travelling with us, We hope to host you again.
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  • Sandra5.0•December 2024
    Guide Bradley and driver Lupo were absolutely wonderful! Only negative would be duck dinner in Dresden at the Hilton...
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    • Traditional European buildings
    • Advent Haus with a festive figure and decorations
    • Close-up of a hot beverage with whipped cream
    • Decorated Christmas market stall
    • Festive stall with food and decorations
    • Hot beverage on a table with festive decorations
    • Bakery or shop with people inside
    • Historical building with decorative mosaic
    • Ferris wheel at a fairground
    • Ornate street lamps and signs
    • View of the Berlin Cathedral with glass reflections
    • Colorful star-shaped lights and small houses
    • Christmas market stall with people viewing decorations at night
    • Decorated wall with historical photos and text
    • Christmas market stand with a large ornamental display
    • White dog sitting on a cobblestone path with people around
    • Giant figure with pretzel decoration
    • Building with Christmas market stalls and advent windows
    • Close-up of the Quadriga on the Brandenburg Gate
    • Ceiling of a church with star decoration
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly value your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the company of our On The Road Team. Their dedication to creating extraordinary tours is commendable, and it's wonderful to know they left a positive impression on you. Exploring multiple remarkable cities and sights in a limited timeframe can be challenging, and it's natural to wish for more time in the places that resonate with you. We sincerely appreciate your choice of Insight Vacations as your travel partner, and we would be honoured to welcome you back on tour in the future.
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  • Keith5.0•January 2024
    Led by Greg
    There was the largest December snow in 90 years just before we a. It made getting there a little difficult but well...
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    • People enjoying drinks while on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
    • Snow-covered field with a sunset in the background.
    • A family enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowy forest.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Couple enjoying hot drinks in a cozy wooden cabin.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Close-up of a cross in a church with historic architecture.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Happy group posing on a horse-drawn sleigh in the snow.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Large group of people dining together at a restaurant.
    • Group of tourists posing in front of a snowy cityscape.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Winter night scene with illuminated decorations in snow.
    • Interior of a historic church with stained glass windows.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Elderly woman smiling while dining.
    • Golden ornament atop a tall stone pillar against a blue sky.
    • Christmas Markets of Germany (Small Groups) customer review photo
    • Iconic clock tower in Munich with Christmas decorations and snow.
    Traveled in December 2023
  • Mary5.0•January 2024
    Great variety of markets. Well organised and Greg was very helpful when I had a bit of a mobility issue.
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We appreciate your feedback and are pleased you had an exceptional experience during your tour with us. It is a matter of great pride for us to have team members who are indeed an asset to our company and are committed to providing the best possible service to our guests. Our Travel Directors are always eager to assist and serve our guests to the best of their abilities. We thank you for choosing Insight Vacations for your travel needs and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.
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  • Andrew5.0•December 2023
    Great trip overall..
    Traveled in December 2023

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      The maximum number of guests for this tour would be no more than 24 for the Christmas Markets of Germany Small Group Tour. As for the Christmas Markets of Germany Classic Group tour, it would average 33 to 40 guests.

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      While we haven't finalised our 2023 Optional Experiences (this will come in 2023), you can get an idea of what we're currently offering. If you visit our website and select the Christmas Markets of German trip, select a 2022 date and at about 2/3 of the way down (using the scroll bar) you'll see the heading "Optional Experiences" with the 2022 selections. These may change in both content and price for 2023 but should provide a guide as to the type of experience and the cost for each one.

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