Tour Itinerary |
| Day 1. Arrival in Munich, Germany :
Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 p.m. meet your traveling
companions for a welcome drink followed by dinner hosted by your tour director. (D) |
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| Day 2. Munich : An
expertly guided tour of Germany's "secret capital" includes the Olympic Stadium,
1,000-foot-high Television Tower, Marienplatz with the Old and New Town Hall, and the
Gothic Frauenkirche. Also visit NYMPHENBURG PARK and the exquisite AMALIENBURG hunting
lodge within. Afternoon to explore the town's well-known Christmas Market at your own pace
and try the famous Lebkuchen and Gluhwein. You can purchase the Christmas Market Gluhwein
mug as a special souvenir. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of
Munich's typical restaurants; later you may want to tackle a stein of beer at the
Hofbrauhaus. (BB) |
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| Day 3. Munich-Strasbourg** :
This morning visit Ulm, which is noted for its CATHEDRAL featuring the tallest spire
in the world (528 ft.). Proceed to Strasbourg, seat of the Council of Europe and of the
European Parliament and renowned for its Christmas Markets. (**Tour (for departure Dec
07): Overnight in Stuttgart instead of Strasbourg.) (BB,D) |
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| Day 4. Strasbourg** : An
expertly guided tour of Alsace's capital includes PLACE GUTENBERG, with the statue of the
inventor of the printing press; the main square, PLACE KLEBER; the lovely LA PETITE FRANCE
district; and the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL. Then board a glass-roofed CANAL BOAT for a unique view
of this delightful city. Afternoon at leisure. Time to explore the lively CHRISTMAS MARKET
at your own pace. The most magical time to visit is in the evening when twinkling lights
reflecting on handmade glass ornaments beckon you to check out the booths. (**Tour (for
departure Dec 07): Morning sightseeing in Stuttgart instead of Strasbourg.) (BB) |
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| Day 5. Strasbourg**. Excursion to Colmar : Explore
Alsace, the province that caused many wars between France and Germany. In the morning
visit COLMAR and the DOMINICAN CHURCH to view the painting of the Virgin against a golden
background, decorated with white and red rose bushes full of birds. Let your nose guide
you to the smell of roasted almonds and candy floss (cotton candy) at the local CHRISTMAS
MARKET. Art buffs will surely want to visit the UNTERLINDEN MUSEUM to see the perfect
perspective of master Grunewald's Altarpiece. Early afternoon return to Strasbourg.
(**Tour (for departure Dec 07): Excursion to medieval Esslingen instead of Colmar.) (BB) |
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| Day 6. Strasbourg**-Nuremberg :
This morning time to wander around spectacular Rothenburg. Admire its ramparts and
towers, cobbled lanes, and 16th-century houses. Childhood memories come to life as you see
the countless figurines and Christmas crafts in KATHE WOHLFAHRT'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, one
of the finest Christmas stores in Germany. Then on to Nuremberg, the town of children's
toys and gingerbread. (BB,D) |
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| Day 7. Nuremberg-Berlin : On the way to Germany's
capital, pass by Richard Wagner's Bayreuth before you cross the former East-West German
border. Head north for an afternoon arrival in Berlin. (BB,D) |
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| Day 8. Berlin : Guided
sightseeing in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku-Damm with the
bomb-damaged tower of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Reichstag, Check Point Charlie,
monumental Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, and the Victory Column in the vast
Tiergarten Park. Drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard and past the German State Opera
House. Then visit the famous PERGAMON MUSEUM, housing one of Europe's most precious
collections of art treasures. The afternoon is free, and an optional excursion to historic
Potsdam is available. Tonight is your chance to sample Berlin's celebrated night life and
her fine restaurants serving holiday specialties. (BB) |
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| Day 9. Tour ends today after
breakfast. |
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Note |
Tour (for departure Dec 07) will overnight
in Stuttgart instead of Strasbourg; excursion to Colmar is replaced by Esslingen
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Globus
Hotels |
| MUNICH Forum (F), STRASBOURG Maison Rouge
(F) / STUTTGART Inter-Continental Stuttgart (D), NUREMBERG Holiday Inn (SF), BERLIN Astron
Berlin-Mitte (SF) |
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(Information extracted from Globus)
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