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Limited DatesNovember – January Only

12days

Starting from$11,062per person*

Family Holiday: Best German Christmas Markets & Castles

Berlin, Dresden, Rothenburg, Munich, Hinterzarten, Kronberg, Frankfurt

  • Embrace winter wonderland magic with festivities for the whole family.

  • Discover Europe's top Christmas Markets in Berlin, Munich and Dresden's Striezelmarkt.

  • Tour iconic castles like Neuschwanstein with engaging guides and kid-friendly storytelling.

  • Roll up your sleeves for an expert-led Black Forest cake workshop.

  • Relax in boutique family hotels, handpicked by your Destination Expert.

* Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

A travel experience like no other

This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.

Day 1

BerlinThe Adventure Begins

  • Brandenburg Airport Transfer - Private
  • Meet & Greet
  • Germany Welcome Package
  • Dinner at Restaurant Maximilians Berlin
Day 2

BerlinYuletide Magic

  • Traditional Christmas Tour (3 hrs) - Private
  • Dining Reservation for Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Berlin
Day 3

Berlin to DresdenA Change of Scenery

  • Train Station Transfer - Private
  • Train - Berlin - Dresden [Direct, 2.5 hrs] - 1st Class Train Ticket
  • Train Station Transfer - Private
  • Festive Winter Markets & Green Vault Visit (4 hrs) - Private Tour
Day 4

Dresden to RothenburgFairytale Castles and Royal Realms

  • Dresden to Rothenburg via Moritzburg Castle & Loket Castle in Winter (with Lunch, 9 hrs) - Private
Day 5

RothenburgSecrets of the City

  • Festive Delights: Rothenburg's Christmas Market - Self-Guided
  • Night Watchman Tour (1 hr) - Private
Day 6

Rothenburg to MunichThe Journey Continues…

  • Rothenburg to Munich (2.5 hrs) - Private
  • Munich's Old Town Walking Tour (2.5 hrs) - Private
  • Christmas Market at Leisure - Self-Guided
Day 7

MunichA Sight To Behold

  • Bavarian Winter Majesty: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Palace (10 hrs) - Private
Day 8

Munich to HinterzartenTastes and Traditions

  • Munich to Hinterzarten (4.5 hrs) - Private
  • Local Hospitality: Authentic Dinner in the Black Forest (4 hrs) - Private
Day 9

HinterzartenCake Boss

  • Exclusive Black Forest Cake Workshop (2.5 hrs)
Day 10

Hinterzarten to KronbergMarkets & Monarchs

  • Hinterzarten to Kronberg via Heidelberg Christmas Market & Castle Visit (6 hrs) - Private
Day 11

KronbergRelax and Recharge

  • Day at Leisure at Schlosshotel Kronberg
Day 12

Kronberg to FrankfurtBon Voyage

  • Kronberg to Frankfurt Airport (25 mins) - Private