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Bavarian Christmas Markets

Bavarian Christmas Markets, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Prepare to be swept away by the romance of Bavaria

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Nuremberg

    By rail from London to Nuremberg

    Meet the Tour Manager at London St. Pancras and join the Eurostar in Plus class to Brussels, changing trains via Frankfurt to Nuremberg; free evening to explore the Christmas market stalls and dine independently.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Nuremberg

    Exploring Nuremberg on a guided walking tour

    Guided walking tour taking in the Kaiserburg castle and the Altstadt marketplace; rest of the day free to explore the Christmas markets, the castle or the German Railway Museum (both payable on entry), or a horse-drawn stagecoach tour of the Old Town (bookable online).

  3. Day 3railovernight: Nuremberg

    Soaking in the seasonal spirit of Regensburg

    An hour's rail journey to the Bavarian town of Regensburg to explore its medieval architecture, Christmas markets, St. Peter's Cathedral and the historic Wurstkuchl (Sausage Kitchen); return to Nuremberg for a free evening.

  4. Day 4overnight: Nuremberg

    Along the Romantic Road to Rothenburg

    Drive along the Romantic Road to the walled town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, exploring its half-timbered buildings, chiming clock tower and Christmas market; transfer back to Nuremberg by coach for dinner together at the hotel.

  5. Day 5rail

    Traveling home

    Final hotel breakfast, then train from Nuremberg to Frankfurt, continuing to Brussels to join the Eurostar back to London St. Pancras.

Included

  • Expertise of a 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 is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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