2008 CHRISTMAS MARKET
TOUR
GERMANY;
BEAUTIFUL FRANCONIA & THURINGIA
BAMBERG,
COBURG, ERFURT, LAUSCHA, SESSLACH,
ROTHENBURG OB
DER TAUBER AND NURNBERG!
NOVEMBER
28-DECEMBER 6, 2008
(limited to
15-20 passengers)
HIGHLIGHTS
INCLUDE: ERFURT, ONE OF GERMANY'S BEST PRESERVED MEDIEVAL TOWN
CENTERS & SPIRITUAL HOME OF MARTIN LUTHER, TOUR OF LAUSCHA GLASS & GOEBEL (HUMMEL FACTORY), COBURG
FORTRESS (ART COLLECTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE, LUTHER
ROOMS & THE HUNTING ROOM), THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF SESSLACH,
BAMBERG (GERMANY'S BIGGEST INTACT OLD TOWN WITH A WEALTH OF ART,
CULTURE, ANTIQUITIES AND CULINARY DELIGHTS), AND MUCH MORE!
Friday,
November 28 -Depart on your trans-Atlantic flight to
Frankfurt, Germany.
Saturday,
November 29 -Morning
arrival in Frankfurt, Germany. Our deluxe motorcoach will
drive us to Coburg situated in the beautiful northern part of
Bavaria known as Franconia and on the Burgenstrasse (road of
castles). Coburg, a city which unites art, culture and
history, is the former seat of the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
whose most famous marriage was between Queen Victoria and her
cousin, Albert, son of the Duke of Coburg. During your
week stay, admire the art collections, view the historical
medieval centre, follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther or
Johann Strauss and enjoy the Franconian-Thuringian cuisine.
Check into the Ringhotel Stadt Coburg for a 7 night stay.
Remainder of the day is free. Perhaps a visit to the
Christmas Market. Join us this evening for a welcome
dinner in our hotel. -
Sunday,
November 30 -Depart for Thuringia, a province with beautiful
countrysides rich in forests & lakes, exciting cities and a
reputation as a treasure-trove with its many crafts.
Arrive in Erfuhrt, a city rich in cultural tradition, the "Rome
of Thuringia" & spiritual home of Martin Luther. During
our city tour, see the beautiful medieval town centre, one of
the best in Germany, with its wealthy patrician townhouses &
restored half-timbered buildings, the towering spires of St.
Mary's Cathedral & the Church of St. Severus, the Augustinian
Monastery and the Kramerbrucker (The Merchant's Bridge).
Free time to visit the Christmas Market. Afternoon
departure for Lauscha to tour the famous glassworks where
beautiful handcrafted Christmas decorations have been made for
centuries. Free time to visit the unique Christmas Market.
Return to Coburg. Remainder of day is free.
Monday,
December 1 -Depart for a full day excursion to the old town
of Bamberg, a World UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site, a former
capital of the Holy Roman Empire and considered one of the most
beautiful places in Europe. Join un on our tour of the old
town to see sights as the Cathedral, the Bamberg Rider, the Old
Town Hall, "Little Venice", etc. Free time to enjoy the
Christmas Market and see the many wonderful displays of nativity
scenes. Return to Coburg. Remainder of day is free.
Tuesday,
December 2 -Today we
visit the Veste (Fortress) Coburg once the ancestral seat of the
House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and one of the largest fortress sites
in Germany. Today, the Veste Coburg houses one of the most
significant art collections in the world. Admire the
impressive castle system, see the historic Luther rooms, the
famous "Hunting Room" and more. Remainder of the day is
free. Dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Wednesday,
December 3 -Free time
in the morning. Depart mid-day for a guided tour of the
Goebel, Hummel factory. Learn how these high quality
porcelain figurines are made, visit a master craftsman's shop
and admire drawings by the Franciscan Sister, Maria Innocentia
Hummel. Afterwards, we visit "the jewel of the Coburg
region", the medieval town of Sesslach regarded as an
architectural and historical treasure. See the beautiful
Franconian half-timbered houses, the Gothic Johannes Church, the
three storeyed granary, the 16th century townhall and much more!
After the tour, perhaps enjoy a glass of the town's beer, "Haasenbrau"
named after the long time brew master Emil Haas. Return to
Coburg. Remainder of evening is free.
Thursday,
December 4 -Depart to Rothenberg ob der Tauber, famous
medieval fairytale town. After an orientation tour, you
will have the remainder of the day to enjoy the town's Christmas
Market, and its many sights and charming shops. Perhaps a
visit to the Medieval Crime & Punishment or Doll & Toy Museum.
A visit to the world famous "Kaethe Wolfahrt" Christmas shop or
view the 500 year old alterpiece by Riemenschneider is a must.
Return to Coburg. Remainder of day is free.
Friday,
December 5 -Today we
depart for Nuremberg, a city famous for its traditional German
roasted sausages, gingerbread, toys and the home of Albrecht
Durer. We begin the day with a city sightseeing tour.
Free time to enjoy the city's Christmas Market, the oldest and
grandest of them all. Return to Coburg. Join us
tonight for our special St. Nicholas dinner celebration.
Saturday,
December 6 -Transfer via our deluxe motorcoach to the
Frankfurt airport for our departure flight back to Chicago.
TOUR COST INCLUDES-LAND ONLY
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7
NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS WITH PRIVATE FACILITIES AT THE RING
HOTEL STADT COBURG.
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TEN
MEALS-BREAKFAST DAILY AND 3 SPECIAL DINNERS.
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TRANSPORTATION BY PRIVATE DELUXE MOTOR COACH
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ALL
SIGHTSEEING, TRANSFERS AND EXCURSIONS
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SERVICE OF
A FRIENDLY AND EXPERIENCED DRIVER.
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PORTERAGE
AT HOTELS.
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ALL ROAD
TAXES AND TOLLS.
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ALL
OPERATIONAL AND RESERVATION COSTS.
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TOUR
INFORMATION PACKET.
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ESCORTED BY
PAMELA ANN DIXON, CTC, DS, ACC (bilingual in German &
English)
TOUR COST
PER PERSON-LAND ONLY
$1725.00 PER
PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
AIRFARE
PLEASE CONTACT
OUR OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ON AIRFARE SCHEDULES AND PRICE FROM
YOUR GATEWAY CITY.
IF YOU WILL USE FREQUENT FLIER MILEAGE, PLEASE CONTACT US TO
MAKE SURE YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES WILL MEET OUR
TRANSFER.
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