How much does it cost?

From £1,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,620 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes Eurostar Plus First and Standard Class from London St Pancras to Brussels, German rail from Brussels to Nuremberg and return to Brussels, and the local rail journey to Regensburg

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout the tour

The NH Collection, a four-star hotel in Nuremberg, for all four nights

What meals are included?

Breakfast each day, Eurostar light meals on days 1 and 5, and one dinner on day 4

When does the tour run?

November 2026 and December 2026

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Bavarian Christmas Markets

Five-day escorted Christmas markets tour from London through Bavaria by rail and coach

Great Rail Journeys' five-day Bavarian Christmas Markets tour departs London St Pancras and travels via Eurostar Plus to Brussels, then by German rail through Frankfurt to Nuremberg. Based in the charming medieval city for four nights, the tour includes a guided walking tour of Nuremberg featuring the Kaiserburg castle overlooking the historic marketplace, plus visits to the Christmas markets in the picturesque towns of Regensburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. A coach journey on the Romantic Road rounds out the itinerary. Days blend structured sightseeing with substantial free time to wander market stalls, sample mulled wine and local specialities such as schneeballe, and shop for gifts. A UK Tour Manager guides the group throughout. The itinerary balances rail travel with coach excursions and suits repeat rail travellers seeking a festive escorted experience with plenty of independent exploration.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £200 since 4 Jul, to £1,199.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

5% premium
Maximum group size is 30 passengers
Optional castle entries and the horse-drawn stagecoach tour are not included and must be paid separately on site or booked online

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Nuremberg
By rail from London to Nuremberg
Meeting the Tour Manager at London St Pancras, we join the Eurostar to Brussels in Plus class with a light meal, then change trains to travel via Frankfurt to Nuremberg. On arrival this evening, we walk to our hotel. Tonight is free to explore the market stalls and dine independently.
Day 2railovernight: Nuremberg
Exploring Nuremberg on a guided walking tour
A guided walking tour takes in the imperial Kaiserburg castle overlooking the Altstadt marketplace. The rest of the day is free to explore the Christmas markets, the castle or the German Railway Museum.
Day 3railovernight: Nuremberg
Soaking in the seasonal spirit of Regensburg
An hour's rail journey takes us to Regensburg, with free time to explore its Christmas markets, St Peter's Cathedral and the historic Wurstkuchl by the Danube, before returning to Nuremberg for a free evening.
Day 4overnight: Nuremberg
Along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg
A scenic drive along the Romantic Road to the walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, with free time to explore its half-timbered buildings, chiming clock tower and Christmas market. We are transferred back to Nuremberg for dinner together at our hotel.
Day 5rail
Homeward bound
After our final hotel breakfast, we take the train from Nuremberg to Cologne, continuing to Brussels where we join the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras to Brussels with light meal, then German rail via Frankfurt to Nuremberg, arriving in Bavaria to explore the Christmas markets
Day 2Guided walking tour of Nuremberg includes the Kaiserburg castle overlooking the Altstadt marketplace, followed by free time at the Christmas markets
Day 3One-hour rail journey to Regensburg to explore its medieval architecture, St Peter's Cathedral, and the historic Wurstkuchl (Sausage Kitchen), returning to Nuremberg the same afternoon
Day 4Coach drive along the Romantic Road to the walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber to visit its Christmas market and sample the local specialty schneeballe

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
4 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Plus First & Standard Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Eurostar light meals
Breakfast each day, 1 dinner
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,199 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,620 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes Eurostar Plus First and Standard Class from London St Pancras to Brussels, German rail from Brussels to Nuremberg and return to Brussels, and the local rail journey to Regensburg
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group from London throughout the tour
Where will I stay?: The NH Collection, a four-star hotel in Nuremberg, for all four nights
What meals are included?: Breakfast each day, Eurostar light meals on days 1 and 5, and one dinner on day 4
When does the tour run?: November 2026 and December 2026