Travel to Europe (To-Europe) · Independent rail vacation package

8-Day Christmas Classic Rail Circle (8R08)

8-Day Christmas Classic Rail Circle (8R08), a rail journey with Travel to Europe (To-Europe)

The Christmas Classic Rail Circle Tour from/to Frankfurt Airport has a relaxed itinerary, a great way to enjoy this time of the year by visiting the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

    Commuter train from Frankfurt Int. Airport to Frankfurt Central Station (about 11 minutes), covered by the Frankfurt Card. Visit Frankfurt's Christmas Market on the Romerberg.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    High-Speed ICE rail (under 2.5 hours) from Frankfurt to Nuremberg. Visit the Christkindles Markt on Hauptmarkt Square and the Imperial Castle (admission included).

  3. Day 3railovernight: Munich

    Munich

    Continue by rail to Munich. Munich admission package included; visit the Marienplatz Christmas Market, in place since the 14th century.

  4. Day 4overnight: Munich

    Escorted coach tour to the Royal Castles

    All-day escorted coach tour via Oberammergau to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle; admissions included.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Munich

    Day Trip to Salzburg

    High-speed Rail Jet day trip from Munich to Salzburg (about 1:30 hrs). Includes the 4-hour Sound of Music tour at 2pm and the Salzburg Christmas Market.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Munich

    Day Trip to Innsbruck

    Speed rail day trip from Munich to Innsbruck (under 2 hours) through the Alps via Rosenheim and Kufstein; visit the Goldenes Dachl and Christmas Market.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    3-hour speed-train ride from Munich to Heidelberg, with an included taxi transfer to the hotel in the Old Town. Visit the Heidelberg Christmas Market, held on seven squares.

  8. Day 8rail

    Frankfurt Int. Airport

    Tour ends; taxi transfer to Heidelberg Central Station and train to Frankfurt International Airport (about 1 hour).

Included

  • 2nd-class rail tickets for all listed journeys
  • Hotels as listed (or similar), centrally located near each train station
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Frankfurt Card
  • Admission to the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg
  • Munich admissions: Residence Museum, Treasury, Cuvilliés-Theatre, Hall of Fame, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum, Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
  • All-day escorted coach tour to Oberammergau, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle
  • 4-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg
  • Taxi transfer from Heidelberg Central Station to hotel
  • Day-by-day itinerary, tickets, vouchers and city information

Not included

  • Airfare from/to your origin to/from Frankfurt International Airport
  • All meals other than breakfast
  • Gratuities (tips)

Similar journeys, different answers