7-Day Bavaria Tour Packages

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• 6 Day Germany Christmas Markets Itinerary, incl. Frankfurt and Nuremberg

  

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  • Day 1

    Frankfurt

    Get to Frankfurt before 3 PM to board your river ship and settle in. If you arrive early, visit the city's Christmas market at Römerberg square, which features over 200 stalls. If you have luggage, take a taxi from the airport to the dock instead of public transport - Frankfurt's stations can be tricky to navigate.

    
  • Day 2

    Main River Village

    Start your day with a guided walk through a traditional Main River village (usually Miltenberg). You'll see half-timbered houses decorated for the holidays. Wear shoes with good grip since the cobblestone streets can be slippery in winter. In the afternoon, find a good spot by the window in the lounge to watch festively decorated villages as you cruise by.

    
  • Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg, the "Pearl of the Romantic Road," offers an excellent Christmas market experience. Visit the UNESCO-listed Residenz palace early in the morning to beat the crowds - you won't want to miss the stunning ceiling fresco in the staircase. The market runs from 10 AM to 8 PM. As one visitor shared: "Don't miss trying the local Franconian glühwein served in blue and white pottery mugs - it's spicier and more complex than regular mulled wine."

    
  • Day 4

    Bamberg

    Start with an onboard lecture about Christmas traditions before arriving in UNESCO-listed Bamberg. The town features a special nativity scene route with over 40 displays - get a map from the tourist office. While the Christmas market in Maxplatz square is smaller, it feels very authentic. Make sure to try the local smoked beer (Rauchbier). Note that market stalls begin closing around 7 PM, so plan your dinner timing carefully.

    
  • Day 5

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg has Germany's most famous Christmas market. Spend your morning at the Nazi Rally Grounds or medieval castle, then head to the main market after 2 PM when crowds start thinning out. Look for traditional ornaments and toys in the authentic crafts section. For the famous Nuremberg bratwurst, check the stands on the market's edges to avoid long lines.

    
  • Day 6

    Nuremberg Departure

    The cruise ends after breakfast. If you have time before your flight, store your bags at the train station and enjoy a final morning at the market, which opens at 10 AM. Regular direct trains run to Frankfurt Airport (2.5 hours) or Munich Airport (2 hours).

    

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• 5 Days Munich and Bavaria (Neuschwanstein Castle & Konigssee Lake)

  Rich Bavarian culture fills 5 days starting at Munich's Hofbräuhaus and Marienplatz. Fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle beckons, followed by choices between Zugspitze ascent or Königssee cruising, with Hotel Jedermann as home base.

  

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• Altmühltal-Panorama Path

  Historic towns dot this 7-day route from Treuchtlingen to Beilngries. Daily treks of 14-26km reveal Pappenheim Castle, Solnhofen's fossils, and Buchenhüller Mammoth Cave, with selected hotels providing comfortable stays.

  

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  • Treuchtlingen Germany

    3 mi

  • Pappenheim Germany

    4 mi

  • Mörnsheim Germany

    8 mi

  • Eichstatt Germany

    10 mi

  • Kipfenberg Germany

    6 mi

  • Beilngries Germany

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