Great Rail Journeys
Bavarian Christmas Markets
5 daysfrom $1,868
Tailor Made Rail · Independent rail holiday
Cologne & Ghent Christmas Markets
Enjoy a festive break by rail to the wonderful Christmas markets in Cologne and Ghent. Cologne has one of the biggest in Europe!
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Cologne
London to Cologne
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then a high-speed German ICE service to Cologne. Check in at the CityClass Europa am Dom (or similar) for a 2-night stay.
- Day 2overnight: Cologne
Cologne
Seven different Christmas markets, from the Cathedral Market to the Harbour Christmas market near the Chocolate Museum. Views from the Cologne Triangle, or a brewery tour and a Rhine cruise.
- Day 3overnight: Ghent
Cologne to Ghent
A return journey to Brussels, then a regional service to Ghent; optional stop to see the Christmas markets around the Grand Place. Check in at the Ghent River Hotel (or similar) for a 2-night stay.
- Day 4railovernight: Ghent
Ghent
Ghent's canals and cobbled streets, its Christmas market and ice rink, or a train trip to Bruges or Antwerp.
- Day 5
Ghent to London
Return journey to London.
Included
- All rail journeys, in standard class
- Seat reservations where required
- 4 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Day trip to another Belgian Christmas market destination
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions
