Day 1: We board our coach and begin our journey to Germany, arriving at the delightful Maritim Hotel in time for dinner. With our perfectly located hotel, you will be able to visit the beautiful Christmas markets after dark this evening. With enchanting stalls, twinkling lights and festive music you will enjoy a wonderful atmosphere and truly magical experience.
Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast, the day is yours to explore and delight in magnificient Cologne. One of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities with some of the most exceptional Christmas Markets. For sheer Christmas magic head to Heinzels Wintermarchen located in the heart of the old town and spread over the Alter Markt and Huemarkt squares there’s a wide range of festive stalls selling gifts, food and drink. The open-air ice rink glitters as skaters whizz, glide and tumble across the ice. Against a backdrop of Cologne’s impressive and renowned Gothic cathedral, Koelnerweihnachtsmarkt is the largest of the city’s markets where you can enjoy frequent musical performances and staged events as well as stalls full of delightful presents and treats. The city is also home to a vast array of other attractions with numerous museums and galleries. You'll find ancient walls and medieval churches rubbing shoulders with modern quarters, narrow streets filled with traditional old houses, breweries, beer halls, cafes and shops.
Day 3: We spend today visiting Dusseldorf, located on the banks of the beautiful Rhine and well known for its vibrant atmosphere, fashion industry and art scene. Every year, in the run-up to Christmas, the city shines in festive splendour. The Dome of Lights shines brightly, the smell of roasted almonds fills the air and the Düsseldorf Christmas markets attract visitors with arts and crafts and delicious treats. The entire city centre of Düsseldorf is transformed into a Christmas paradise, lined with hundreds of glistening trees. An indulgent feast for the senses as you stroll around and take in the wonderful sights, buy presents, enjoy sumptuous food and maybe enjoy a glühwein or two. And if you want to get up high, take a ride on the Ferris wheel on Burgplatz and enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the city.
Day 4: Today we say goodbye to the magic of this beautiful region and begin our homeward journey.