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Aachen, Cologne and Valkenburg Christmas Markets

Come with us as we discover the delights of Germany’s Christmas markets during this exciting holiday. We’ll take in the festivities found at some of Germany’s best markets, and will be able to enjoy the atmosphere, local delicacies and stalls selling all kinds of gifts while we’re there.

Places you'll make memories

  • Aachen Christmas Market
  • Cologne Christmas Markets
  • Valkenburg Christmas Market (Gemeentegrot)

5 days from £699pp £1,398 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £219pp

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Your Tour Includes

  • 4 nights at a comfy hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Porterage at hotel
  • Free local joining points

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then to Aachen for four nights.

The city of Cologne offers some enchanting festive stalls, with the market set in front of the imposing cathedral being the most impressive. Beneath the largest Christmas tree in Rhineland, you will find 160 attractively designed pavilions.

Here, you can choose from numerous sweet delicacies, watch artisans at work, and enjoy the 'original Christmas mulled wine'.

Cologne Christmas Markets
Cologne Christmas Markets

Included Memory Makers

  • Cologne Christmas Markets

Every year four weeks before Christmas the square and streets around Aachen town hall and cathedral are transformed into a paradise of lights and colours, festive sounds and seductive smells. A strong atmosphere of Christmas dominates one of Germany's largest and most beautiful festive markets.

Be sure to try the local speciality gingerbread, Aachen Printen.

Aachen Christmas Market
Aachen Christmas Market

Included Memory Makers

  • Aachen Christmas Market

Today, we head into Holland to the quaint Dutch town of Valkenburg, to the Town Cave (Gemeentegrot); where the wonderful underground Christmas market is the largest and oldest of its kind in Europe.

Enjoy this unique setting as we soak up the seasonal atmosphere and browse the stands. You can also experience the Christmas market in the Velvet Cave (Fluweelengrot- entrance extra approximately €10 per person).

Valkenburg Christmas Market
Valkenburg Christmas Market

Included Memory Makers

  • Valkenburg Christmas Market (Gemeentegrot)

Return home.

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You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Hotel Ibis Aachen Marschiertor, located a short walk from the centre of the city.

In 2026, you will stay for four nights at the 4-star Mercure Aachen Europaplatz.

  Single Supplement from £219.00

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