Visit oldest Christmas markets in the world (Munich) and celebrate the New Year Eve in Berlin's Brandenburger Gate
A 8 day trip to Germany provided by Traveloteca
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GERMANY is without any doubt one of the best countries to experience the Christmas time - home of the original Christmas market from the 14th century. All the centres of the cities are specially decorated with lights and nice wood garments, in the central squares you can find lots of small shops where you can find unique Christmas presents. You can also try the local Glüwein (warm wine with sugar: careful!! Too sweet and warm, easy to lose your head), or the famous German sausages in a festive atmosphere with alive music, and most probably plenty of snow. Definitively you won’t find a better time to experience the magic of a country and get close to the Germans as in this moment.
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Departures:
This tour can also be done starting from Berlin. In this case, the NY’s Eve would take place in Munich. It is planned to start on December 26th, but you could also depart 27, 28 or 29. You have the full flexibility to adjust this itinerary to fit your schedule and preference. Please contact us for further information.
Places Visited:
Munich, Berlin
Activities:
Architecture
History & Archaeology
Nightlife
Walking Tours
Price:
HOTELS 3***SUP: 1.990 USD; HOTELS 4****: 2.175 USD; HOTELS 5*****: 2.895 USD
Detailed Description
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:
DAY 1: NYC-MUNICH
Depart from NYC to Munich. Dinner and overnight onboard.
DAY 2: MUNICH
Welcome to Germany! From the airport in Munich you can take a comfortable line bus to the centre of the town. The hotel arranged is just opposite the railway station, so you need to walk only 50 meters. Overnight.
DAY 3: MUNICH
After breakfast we will enjoy our “hop on, hop off” Munich tour. We will discover the magnificent capital of Baviera.
Get the most of Munich - get on a doubledecker bus. Discover the most important attractions on a hop on / hop off basis. The route invites you to discover the Nymphenburg palace (ancient royal residence of Bayern kings) with wonderful gardens. We will also drive through the Olympic Stadium, the BMW museum, the Olimpic tower, with more than 290 m high. We continue to the old artist quarter of Schwabing, etc. You will be able to get off the bus in any of the stops, walk and visit as you please and continue with the next bus.
Munich's traditional Christmas market - whose roots go back to the 14th century - is held on Marienplatz in the heart of the city centre. The justly popular Kripperlmarkt, one of the largest in Germany to specialise in cribs and other Nativity accessories, is a short walk away on nearby Rindermarkt. There is alpine Christmas music live from the town hall balcony every day. The "heaven workshop" offers creative activities for children free of charge.
DAY 4: MUNICH
Breakfast and regular full day excursion to the Castles of Neuschwanstein, the famous “Mad King” castles, which inspired Walt Disney.
Duration of the tour: 10 hours. The king Ludwig II had two dream castles built: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, hidden away in the mountains. This excursion will take you there to visit both of them, plus the visit of the interesting alpine village of Oberammergau, famous worldwide for its works in wood.
Please note that the entrance fee to the castles is not included and is to be paid on spot (aprox. 15 EUR per person for both castles)
DAY 5: MUNICH -BERLIN
After breakfast we will enjoy the morning discovering the old town or visiting some of the interesting museums of the town. In the afternoon, ride back line bus to the airport to board a flight which will take us in only one hour to the capital of Germany. Arrival in Berlin. The airport is situated almost in the centre of the town, so a taxi ride to the hotel will cost us not more than 35 USD. Overnight.
DAY 6: BERLIN
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will join a regular morning tour of Berlin.
This tour offers the ideal way to discover Berlin. We will watch the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, partially destroyed by the World War II, Potsdamerplatz, Townhall, the TV tower, the famous Unter Den Linden Avenue, Brandenburger Gate, Victory Column, Charlottenburg Palace and many other interesting sights. You will be able to make any stops you might want and continue with the next bus, as your ticket is valid for the whole day.
Christmas in Berlin is a wonderfully exciting time for visitors, who are pulled in different directions to the numerous handicraft stalls in the market near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. If not tempted by the beautiful handicraft decorations, accessories and toys for sale, then visitors will sure be lured to the nearest refreshment stand by the scent of hot mulled wine and Germany's famous Christmas cookie, baked cinnamon stars, floating in the yuletide air. The sound of music also fills the air during the weekends of advent with musicians, trumpeters, and children's choirs performing at the Weltbrunnen fountain.
There are more than 50 advent markets for visitors to explore; each with its own uniqueness and each guaranteed to engulf visitors in the festive spirit that resonates in Berlin!
DAY 7: BERLIN
Breakfast and full day for you to discover the magic of Berlin. You can also join some other tours, like a Potsdam Palace excursion or even a night show like “Stars In concert”. Overnight.
If you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Berlin. The Brandenburger Gate will see how thousands of people celebrate for hours during the whole night. Overnight. Enjoy a New Year's Eve in the German style.
DAY 8: BERLIN -NYC
After breakfast, day at disposal till the time of your flight back home.
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The rates include:
• International flights New York City to Munich, Munich to Berlin and Berlin to NYC in economy class
• Airport Taxes and fuel surcharge
• 6 overnights in Hotels for the category selected including all taxes and buffet breakfast
• Regular Tour “Hop On, Hop Off” in Munich
• Regular Tour Neuschwanstein Castles in Munich
• Regular Tour “Berlin by bus”
The rates DO NOT include:
• Personal expenses of any kind, like telephone calls, laundry, minibar, etc.
• Any other meals apart from the breakfast in hotels.
• Special arrangements for New Year’s Eve (please ask for a price deal at reservation)
