Festive Franconia & Bavarian Christmas Markets

Experience the enchanting charm of Germany and Belgium's most delightful Christmas markets, where twinkling lights and the aroma of spiced treats fill the air.

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New for 2026 - Experience the enchanting charm of Germany and Belgium's most delightful Christmas markets, where twinkling lights and the aroma of spiced treats fill the air. From the historic streets of Würzburg to the fairy-tale setting of Rothenburg ob der Tauber and the iconic Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, join us for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you filled with festive joy and memories.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Crew

2 nights bed & breakfast enroute

3 nights half board

Excursions to Würzburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Liege Christmas Markets

Visit to a Belgian Chocolatier with demonstration and tasting

Day 1

We depart for a Channel crossing and continue to our overnight hotel in Belgium.

Day 2

After breakfast, we continue our journey into Germany today and visit Würzburg for our first Christmas market experience. One of Germany's most enchanting Christmas Markets, you'll find stalls in its picturesque Market Square at the heart of the Old Town, with the Marienkapelle Chapel providing a historic backdrop. The market offers a variety of Christmas-related items, crafts, and treats. From here, we proceed to our hotel.

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Day 3

This morning, we drive south to the walled city of Rothenburg on Bavaria's 'Romantic Road’, which has remained essentially unchanged since the Roman Empire. Rothenburg is a small, picture-book town often referred to as the 'Jewel of Germany', filled with perfectly preserved half-timbered buildings and a charming main square. Soak up the festive atmosphere and perhaps treat yourself to a warm, comforting mug of glühwein at the town's magical Christmas market, which dates back to the fifteenth century and is one of the most popular Advent events in Germany. Here, we include admission to the town's German Christmas Museum, offering a taste of festive nostalgia as you discover unusual, rare, and historic Christmas decorations, trees and items. Afterwards, why not take the opportunity to visit the world-famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village shop, offering the world's most extensive selection of traditional Christmas decorations and many unique gift ideas?

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Day 4

We travel to Nuremberg, one of Germany's most magical Christmastime cities. You'll find one of the world's oldest and most famous Christkindlesmarkts, which dates back to the fourteenth century. Explore the Altstadt, the old town, and its brightly decorated wooden stalls selling handmade decorations, Nuremberg Bratwurst, and traditional sweet treats like Lebkuchen gingerbread and Spekulatius cookies.

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Day 5

This morning, we begin our return journey as we cross into Belgium and experience a different flavour of continental Christmas markets in Liège. These cherished Wallonian markets are the oldest in Belgium and features the famous Christmas Village, which boasts hundreds of seasonal chalets. We later continue to our overnight hotel.

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Day 6

We begin our homeward journey full of Christmas spirit, but not before one final visit to a Belgian chocolatier for a demonstration and tasting of delicious confectionery, perfect for picking up a few stocking fillers. Afterwards, we board our ferry back to the UK and return home.

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Akzent Hotel Franziskaner 4* , Dettelbach

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Gym

There is no lift at this hotel.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA