8-Day Christmas Markets of Germany - Small Group 2026
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Highlights
Take a once-in-a-lifetime trip across Germany, sipping beer in Munich, dining on German delicacies in Berlin and experiencing the Christmas pyramids in Dresden. This immersive Christmastime tour highlights the delights of the Nuremberg Market’s Christkindlmarkt stalls—with the chance to sample authentic German Rostbratwürste, and the musical surrounds of the Leipzig Market, where locals gather to sing and celebrate the festive season. On your Local Expert Tour of Dresden, see iconic city sights like the enormous Procession of the Dukes mosaic, Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House. Dresden is also home to Germany’s oldest Christmas market where you can taste Christstollen—a traditional Christmas cake recipe dating back to medieval times.
- Enjoy a Foodie Walking Tour or visit the Residenz and its Treasury in Munich.
- Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.
- Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalization. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- Berlin: Join your Local Expert to explore Berlin’s imperial and contemporary character. Drive along the Ku’damm, once the heart of West Berlin, and pause at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, its ruined spire a striking peace monument. Pass through the Tiergarten to the Reichstag, then continue to the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera and Museum Island, home to Berlin’s oldest museum complex.
- Leipzig: Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 stalls located on the city’s historic market square. Enjoy its great traditions, which date back to the 15th century, on your orientation with your Travel Director.
- Leipzig: Visit Thomaskirche where Bach worked as a Kapellmeister, a conductor, and where his remains are now buried.
- Dresden: Your guided tour with a Local Expert shows you the Frauenkirche, the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. You'll also learn about the traditional German Christmas Pyramids.
- Nuremberg: In Nuremberg the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein on your orientation with your Travel Director.
- Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Fortified by ancient walls, picturesque and unspoiled, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a fairytale town, where half-timbered houses and festive market stalls create a magical winter scene. It dazzles in December, with its 500-year-old Reiterlesmarkt lending a festive air to the cobbled streets and medieval buildings.
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Munich: Revel in the celebratory atmosphere of the city's famous markets as you enjoy a festive dinner with wine and good cheer.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.
- Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalization. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Itinerary
Welcome to Germany. Airport transfers will be arranged from Berlin's Brandenburg Airport to your hotel. Join your Travel Director at 17:45 for a light dinner and the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other, over a delightful evening of good food and wine.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media and science, home to world-renowned universities, orchestras, museums, and entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events. Its Zoological Garden is the most visited zoo in Europe.
Join your Local Expert to see the highlights of Berlin. Your exploration includes the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden and the restored Reichstag Building. Later on, feel free to soak up the Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas magic, at the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s most magnificent square, framed by the Concert Hall and near identical French and German cathedrals.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media and science, home to world-renowned universities, orchestras, museums, and entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events. Its Zoological Garden is the most visited zoo in Europe.
Journey south to Leipzig to visit Bach’s Thomaskirche and the medieval market square behind it. Renowned for its musical and culinary delights, the Leipzig Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Germany, with around 250 stalls located on the city’s historic market square. Enjoy its great traditions, which date back to the 15th century, before continuing to Dresden.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media and science, home to world-renowned universities, orchestras, museums, and entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events. Its Zoological Garden is the most visited zoo in Europe.
Leipzig, Germany
An active trade center since the days of the Holy Roman Empire, Leipzig was an important center for German culture until its decline in the post-Soviet era.
Dresden, Germany
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor, and was once by personal union the family seat of Polish monarchs. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city centre.
Your guided tour with a Local Expert will continue past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Gaze in awe at the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Join our Local Expert for an exploration of Dresden Christmas markets, to taste the local christstollen.
Dresden, Germany
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor, and was once by personal union the family seat of Polish monarchs. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city centre.
Journey on to Nuremberg, where the Christkindlmarkt stalls are donned in traditional red and white cloth. Surrounded by ancient ramparts and watchtowers, look out for the Nuremberg Plum People while you explore or shop for local treats such as Rostbratwürste, Lebkuchen or Glühwein.
Dresden, Germany
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor, and was once by personal union the family seat of Polish monarchs. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city centre.
Nuremberg, Germany
This Bavarian city is notable for its medieval architecture, especially the castle around which the old city was built. After World War II, the trials of many Nazi war criminals occurred here, known as the Nuremberg trials.
Venture through the heart of Germany to Rothenburg ob-der-Tauber, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in all of Europe. Why not stroll through the cobbled streets to the year-round Christmas Shop? Here it is Christmas 365 days of the year! Later, follow parts of the meandering Romantic Road to the Bavarian capital.
Nuremberg, Germany
This Bavarian city is notable for its medieval architecture, especially the castle around which the old city was built. After World War II, the trials of many Nazi war criminals occurred here, known as the Nuremberg trials.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Munich, Germany
Munich is the third largest city in Germany and capital of the state of Bavaria. Throughout its history, the city has been at the forefront of architectural production, with the older, historic buildings blending perfectly with modern architecture.
Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munich’s Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. In Marienplatz beside the soaring Town Hall, see the famous Glockenspiel. Beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munich’s traditional Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your friends for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer at a local gasthof.
Munich, Germany
Munich is the third largest city in Germany and capital of the state of Bavaria. Throughout its history, the city has been at the forefront of architectural production, with the older, historic buildings blending perfectly with modern architecture.
Auf Wiedersehen! After breakfast, your departure transfer arrives at Munich airport.
Munich, Germany
Munich is the third largest city in Germany and capital of the state of Bavaria. Throughout its history, the city has been at the forefront of architectural production, with the older, historic buildings blending perfectly with modern architecture.
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Additional Notes
- TRANSFERS: Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights not at Insight Vacations designated hotels should make their own transfer arrangements.
- ARRIVAL: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) at 10:30, 13:00 and 16:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time.
- DEPARTURE: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Munich Airport (MUC) on the last day of the tour at 07:00 and 09:00.
- CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Are generally open from the beginning of Advent until 24 December. Insight Vacations reserves the right to substitute sites and Christmas market inclusions in keeping with the events of the season.
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Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
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NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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