German Christmas Market trip Dec 1-10, 2026

If you have long dreamed of visiting Germany, read on! We are putting together another trip to visit Christmas markets across Germany this December. Join us and experience this once-in-a-lifetime magic with a small group of people, accompanied by myself, a German native with lots of travel experience. ***************** Date: Tuesday Dec. 1 to Thursday Dec. 10 Itinerary: 3 nights in Munich, 2 nights in Nuremberg, 3 nights in Frankfurt Cost: $4,800 per person (double occupancy, $5,200 for single occupancy) ****************** Included in that price: economy airfare from PHX to MUC and back home from FRA to PHX. Seats are at the front of economy, in premium seating with extra legroom. Option to upgrade to first/business class (Polaris) at a considerable discount based on availability. Minimum one checked bag per person included. 8 nights accommodations in Germany in premium hotels within walking distance of all major destinations (double occupancy) Continental/German breakfast each day All ground transportation in Germany via rental van Outings to approx. 8 to 10 Christmas markets, including 3 or 4 that are regularly on the “top 10 must-visit” lists for German Christmas markets All admission prices to venues/activities that require tickets Carefully planned itinerary to maximize your experience during your stay Recommendations for clothing, packing, and other trip preparation Accompaniment by myself, a native German experienced in the language and culture ************** More details: Tue 12/1 flight from Phoenix to Munich (1 layover). Wed 12/2 arrive in Munich by early afternoon, check into hotel, explore the city and Christmas markets downtown Thu 12/3 weather permitting, day trip to the famous Neuschwanstein Castle in the Alps, including a bus ride to the top and a horse-drawn carriage ride back down the mountain. We will also stop at the Landsberg Christmas Market on the way back. This is a romantic old town dating back to Roman times. Alternatively, if heavy snowfall is making this trip prohibitive, we will visit the famous Christmas market in Burghausen, a charming, small-town event set against the backdrop of the world’s longest castle, offering festive stalls, traditional crafts, and a cozy medieval atmosphere. Both destinations are approx. 90 mins from Munich. Fri 12/4 sightseeing in Munich in the morning, including the famous glockenspiel in Marienplatz and viewing the downtown area from the belfry of “Alter Peter.” In the evening, visit to Schloss Kaltenberg Christmas market, a magical, medieval-style market held in an old castle, featuring artisan crafts, fire shows, live music, and a fairytale forest Sat 12/5 drive to Nuremberg with a stop at the Ingolstadt Christmas Market along the way. Check into hotel, explore the city (including a short tour by horse-drawn carriage), and visit to the “Nürnberger Christkindlmarkt,” one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world, renowned for its historic ambiance, traditional wooden stalls, and iconic Christkind opening ceremony in the heart of Nuremberg’s Old Town Sun 12/6 sightseeing and a visit to the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg, followed by a second night at the Christmas markets Mon 12/7 visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the world-famous medieval town, including the famous “Reiterlesmarkt” and the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store. Check into hotel near Frankfurt Tue 12/8 sightseeing in Frankfurt and visit to Frankfurt Christmas Market, one of the largest and oldest in Germany, with stunning medieval buildings, a huge Christmas tree, and over 200 stalls OR visit to Rüdesheim am Rhein and the “Christmas Market of the Nations.” Features vendors from over a dozen countries; a beautiful riverside setting with a cable car to the Niederwald monument OR visit to the Würzburg Christmas Market. (Because this is near the end of our trip, we will plan this day on site after seeing how the guests are feeling and what they would like to do that day.) Wed 12/9 visit to Aschaffenburg, a charming town located near Frankfurt, with both an amazing farmers market on Wednesday morning, as well as a large Christmas market and countless shopping options downtown for last-minute gifts to bring home.  Thu 12/10 flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix (1 layover), arrive back home in the late evening ************** $600 required to reserve your spot. 50% of the remaining balance due by August 31, 2026. Remainder due by October 31, 2026. For payment by credit card, an additional 2.6% will be added for card processing fees (actual cost). Trip can be cancelled for a full refund minus $250 planning fee by August 31. If canceled by October 31, the 50% deposit is forfeited and the remainder (if paid) is refunded. No refunds after October 31. Further details will be outlined in a contract upon reservation. All activities are understood to be weather and other acts of God permitting, and cannot be guaranteed. For those seriously interested, please reach out directly to me by text, call, or message to discuss further information and to reserve your spot.