Germany Christmas Market Tour

Ready to travel on the Germany Christmas Market Tour?

November 26- December 7, 2021

$2,700

per person, based on double occupancy

$3,375

per person, based on single occupancy

$2,692

per person, based on triple occupancy

Guided by Brian Knox

View Brian’s Tour overview presentation here

12 Day Tour Includes

11 night hotel accommodations
Deluxe motor-coach transportation
Museum entrance fees
English speaking local guides
11 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Local tour manager

Not Included:

Round trip airfare to Germany (approx $1,500; group flight TBA)
Airline baggage fees
Meals other than listed
Additional trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance
Tips for driver, guides, tour manager and portage
Priority motor coach seating optional (10)

Itinerary

Day 1

FLY TO GERMANY

Depart US to Germany via overnight flight. If you are wondering what you might experience at a Christmas Market tour, read about some of the foods you can expect to see by reading Brian’s blog.

Day 2

MUNICH AIRPORT, MARIENPLATZ, ALTER HOF, AND CUVILLIES THEATRE

Upon arrival at Munich airport the group will be met by their tour manager. We will transfer to the city centre where we will have a guided tour of the city. During the tour we will walk through the old town, view the Marienplatz and the Alter Hof. Next we will visit the Munich Residenz. Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Munich.

Day 3

NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE AND LINDERHOF

On this day the group will visit Neuschwanstein Castle and return to Munich for the Christmas Market. Overnight in Munich.

Day 4

REGENSBURG, ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL, HAIDPLATZ AND OLD STONE BRIDGE

Today we will head to Regensburg. Here we will have a short guided tour of the city during which we will see sights such as the St. Peter’s Cathedral, Haidplatz and the old stone bridge. In addition we will visit the Christmas Market. Overnight in Regensburg

Day 5

ANNABERG-BUCHOLZ, ST. ANNE'S CHURCH, MANUFAKTUR DER TRAUM

This morning the group will travel to Annaberg-Bucholz. When we arrive here we will have a tour of the town and visit the St. Anne’s Church and the Manufaktur der Traume. Afterwards we will be free at leisure to enjoy the Christmas Market. Overnight Annaberg/Purschenstein.

Day 6

SEIFFEN- CHRISTMAS TOY MUSEUM - DRESDEN

Leisure time in the morning, then the group will travel to Seiffen where we will visit the Christmas Toy Museums. After some free time in the town to see the their Christmas Markets, we will travel to Dresden where we will overnight.

Day 7

DRESDEN-FRAUENKIRCHE- ZWINGER PALACE- LOHMEN- NEURATHEN CASTLE- KONINGSTEIN FORTRESS

Today the group will have short guided tour of Dresden in the morning during which we will see the Frauenkirche and the Zwinger Palace. After the tour, we will head to Koningstein where we will visit the Koningstein Fortress. Afterwards, we will travel back to Dresden for overnight.

Day 8

MEISSEN PORCELAIN FACTORY. FREIBERG

In the morning the group will head to Meissen where we will visit the Meissen Porcelain factory. From here we will head to Freiberg where we will visit the local LDS temple and we will have some free time at leisure before heading to Leipzig. Next the group will visit Leipzig Christmas Market. Overnight in Leipzig.

Day 9

LEIPZIG- BATTLE OF THE NATIONS, GEWANDHAUS AND ST. THOMAS CHURCH- PANORAMA TOWER. ERFURT

Today the group will have a half day guided tour of Leipzig. During the tour we will visit the monument to the Battle of the Nations, see the Gewandhaus and visit the St. Thomas Church and the Panorama Tower. After our tour we will travel to Erfurt and visit the Erfurter Dom. Erfurt Christmas Markets. Overnight in Erfurt.

Day 10

EFURTER DOM. WARTBURG

This morning the group will transfer to Eisenach and visit Wartburg Castle. In the afternoon the group will transfer to Coburg for an afternoon tour that will include seeing the Veste Coburg. Finally, we will have the evening free for Christmas Markets. Overnight in Coburg

Day 11

COBURG- VESTE COBURG AND THE EHRENBURG PALACE

Today the group will transfer to Nuremberg. When we arrive we will have a tour of the Memorial Nuremberg Trials. And in the afternoon and evening will be free for guests to explore and visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market. Overnight in Nuremberg.

Day 12

NUREMBERG- MEMORIAL NUREMBERG TRIALS. FRAUENKIRCHE, ST. SEBALDUS CHURCH AND ST. LORENZ. MUNICH

A Local guide will take us on church visits that will include the Frauenkirche, St. Sebaldus Church and St. Lorenz church. Transfer to Munich for our Farwell Dinner. Overnight in Munich.

Day 13

MUNICH AND AIRPORT

Transfer to Munich airport; end of services upon arrival at the airport.

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Brian Knox

Professor

Brian Knox has traveled for business, education, and pleasure throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. He has been fascinated with different cultures since he was a young child. After serving as a missionary in former East Germany from 1991-1993, he served in the Army in the infantry, Special Forces, and intelligence community. Thereafter, he attended law school at Duke University, specializing in international law. He is fluent in German.

Tour Guide Entertainer!

Tours led by Brian can take on an extremely “fun” feel. He is an amateur magician, sings opera, broadway, country, and rock, and does impersonations. While he will try not to inundate you with too much of the “lighter arts”, you just might be surprised. He has a great ability to incorporate just the right touch into historical and cultural meanderings through the tour’s landscape.