Christmas Tour
Christmas markets in Germany and the charm of Alsace
Travel period: 8 nights and 9 days local
Cities visited: Germany (Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich, Stuttgart, Titisee, Heidelberg, Rüdesheim), Austria (Salzburg, Oberndorf), Czech Republic (Pilsen, Cesky Krumlov, Prague), France (Colmar, Rikiwi, Strasbourg)
Inclusions: Accommodation for the entire trip (based on 2 people per room in a first-class hotel), meals for the entire trip (lunch not included), entrance fees to the destinations, Korean guide, private vehicle for the entire trip
Exclusions: Shared expenses (15 euros per person per day), optional tours, other drinks and personal expenses, portage service, lunch during the itinerary
Things to pack
The temperature is around -5 to +10 degrees Celsius. You will also need a thick jacket and gloves. It snows often, so it is recommended to prepare non-slip shoes. It is recommended to have light inside and thick outside. Be sure to prepare sunglasses.
It is recommended that you exchange your currency in advance at your place of residence.
Optional tour
Prague; Night Tour
The Sound of Music
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Day 1
Frankfurt
Germany
Nuremberg
Day 2
Nuremberg
Prague
Czech
Day 3
Prague
Cesky
Krumlov
Day 4
Cesky
Krumlov
Salzburg
Austria
Day 5
Salzburg
Oberndorf
Munich
Germany
Day 6
Munich
Titisee
Colmar
France
Day 7
Colmar
Riquewihr
Strasbourg
Day 8
Strasbourg
Heidelberg
Germany
Rüdesheim
Frankfurt
Day 9
Upon arrival at Frankfurt Airport, meet your local guide (schedule may vary depending on arrival time) and explore Römerberg , the famous Seilstrasse , and Goethe's birthplace .
Römer Square
When the city administration needed new housing in the 14th century, the council purchased two representative town houses on 11 March 1405 and made them the official residences in the city center at that time. This was the beginning of the Römer.
Move to Nuremberg (duration: 2 hours 40 minutes) and tour the old town of Nuremberg, home to the world-famous Christmas market, centered around the Kaiserberg and Frauenkirche.
Christmas Market
With around 2 million visitors a year, the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Ramada Nürnberg or similar hotel
Travel to Prague (3 hours 30 minutes) and visit the historic city with a thousand years of history , including the romantic Charles Bridge , Old Town Square with the statue of religious reformer Jan Hus , and the world-famous Astronomical Clock .
Old Town
Founded in the 9th century, it was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and then the city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and then became the capital of Czechoslovakia with its independence in 1918. A romantic city with the Vltava River running through the center of Prague.
Charles Bridge, the Bridge of Romanticism
Construction began in 1357 under the reign of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia, and was completed in 1402. It is the place where the Nepomuk priests were executed and where tourists can place their hands and make a wish.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Don Giovanni Prague
or similar hotel
St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and is located within Prague Castle. It is the largest and most important cathedral in the Czech Republic, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and is famous for its stained glass interior.
After touring the upper area, including the St. Vitus Cathedral, which was completed after a thousand years of construction, centered around Prague Castle in the morning, move to Cesky Krumlov (time required: 2 hours and 10 minutes) and see the fairytale-like beautiful Cesky Krumlov Castle , Barber's Bridge , etc.
Cesky Krumlov Castle
The castle was first built in 1204 by the Vítkovci family, a major branch of the powerful Bohemian family Rosenberg, and its bell tower is the most beautiful of the castles, while the old town was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Clarion Congress Hotel
or similar hotel
Move to Salzburg (duration: 2 hours 30 minutes) and visit Mirabell Gardens , Mozart's birthplace , Getradestrasse , Dom Cathedral , and Peter's Church .
Mozart's birthplace
The Mozart family lived on the third floor from 1747 to 1773. Mozart himself was born here on January 27, 1756, and the interior of the building displays scenes from his childhood, including his first instrument.
Filming location for the movie "The Sound of Music"
"The Sound of Music" is a 1959 musical adaptation of the story of the Austrian von Trapp family, later made into a hit 1965 film, with all scenes filmed in Salzburg.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
H+ Hotel Salzburg
or similar hotel
Drive to Oberndorf (20 minutes) and visit the cathedral where our favorite Christmas hymn "Silent Night, Holy Night" was created and the surrounding village.
Silent Night, Holy Night Cathedral
Oberndorf is located about 20 km north of the city of Salzburg and is famous all over the world as the city of silent nights. It is the place where the first hymn sung all over the world was created on the afternoon of December 24, 1818.
Move to Munich (duration: 1 hour 40 minutes), and visit the Munich City Hall, Marienplatz , Hofbräu , which Hitler also frequented, and the Frauenkirche , known as the soul of Munich.
Marienplatz
Every year during Advent, an impressive Christmas tree sets the tone for Advent at the Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz. In the heart of the old town, there are roasted almonds, donuts and mulled wine.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
H4 Hotel Munich Messe
or similar hotel
Move to Titisee (duration: 4 hours 20 minutes), visit the largest and most beautiful Black Forest in the German Bavaria region, and enjoy a nature tour of the beautiful Titisee within it.
Titisee
Titisee is a lake in the Feldberg in the eastern Black Forest, at an altitude of 780 to 1192 m above sea level.
In the 18th century, the clockmaking trade became a major part of the economy, and is today famous for its cuckoo clocks.
Move to Colmar (duration: 1 hour 40 minutes) and experience the charm of the old town including the Abbey of Saint-Martin and the Buti-Venice , which was the motif of Howl's "Moving Castle".
Colmar
It is the third largest city in the Alsace region of northeastern France. The cityscape of Colmar's old town is so beautiful that it is called "Little Venice" (la Petite Venise) on the Lauch River.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Novotel Suites Colmar Centre
or similar hotel
Move to Riquewihr (25 minutes) and enjoy a free tour of the Rue General de Gaulle , the most beautiful Riquewihr in Alsace, where you can see the town hall, the Dolde Museum , and Alsatian wine shops .
Riquewihr
A popular tourist attraction for its historic architecture, Riquewihr is a village famous for producing Alsatian wines such as Riesling. Riquewihr’s current appearance makes you feel like you’ve been transported back to the 16th century.
Move to Strasbourg (50 minutes) and visit the Notre Dame Cathedral , the pretty houses along the Ill River , and the Butte-France district in the old town, which has a French yet German feel.
Strasbourg
A city in northeastern France, it is a city in the Alsace region west of the Rhine River and is called the capital of Europe. After World War II, it became a city that symbolized the reconciliation between France and Germany, and even the whole of Europe.
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Center
or similar hotel
Drive to Heidelberg (duration: 1 hour 40 minutes) and visit Heidelberg Castle (interior tour), Old Bridge , Student Prison , Church of the Holy Spirit , etc. along the Neckar River.
Heidelberg
Located on the banks of the Neckar River, it is famous as a university city and tourist city with the University of Heidelberg founded in 1386. It is also famous for the movie "The Crown Prince's First Love" which was set here.
Drive to Rüdesheim (1 hour 40 minutes), a small town between vineyards along the Rhine River, where you can see the St. Jacob's Church , the town hall , wine shops and the Niederwald Monument .
Rüdesheim
It is the world's third largest grape producing region, bordering the right bank of the Rhine River, and has many historical buildings. If you climb the Niederwald Monument, which commemorates the first German unification, you can see the vast vineyards surrounding the Rhine River.
Transfer to Frankfurt (travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes)
Lunch: Free
Dinner: Korean food
Novotel Frankfurt City
or similar hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Frankfurt Airport and transfer to your residence.
Frankfurt
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