Harz Mountains and Hannover Christmas Markets

7 Day Itinerary

• Day 1:

  Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

• Day 2: Cologne

  We head into Germany and to Cologne. The city 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'. We later make our way to Hannover, where we stay for four nights.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Cologne Christmas Markets

  

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  • Cologne

• Day 3: Day at leisure

  Spend a leisurely day in Hannover, a beautiful city with lots to see. From the famous Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, to the stunning New Town Hall, as well as the Ernst August memorial, and the Waterloo Column. Hannover's traditional Christmas market takes place in the historical old quarter around the Marktkirche. On the Ballhofplatz, you will find the Finnish Christmas Market, offering delicious snacks and drinks, such as Flammlachs (grilled fish) and Glögi (mulled wine).

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  

• Day 4: Goslar and Wernigerode Christmas Markets

  Join us as we make our way into the charming town of Goslar, known for its UNESCO Old Town with its medieval architecture. There’s plenty to see here - why not take a stroll through the town of half-timber houses, or visit the festive markets to pick up some unique Christmas gifts.

  Later, we head to quaint Wernigerode, nestled at the foot of the Harz Mountains, with an impressive medieval town centre with charming houses and dominated by a fairy-tale castle. Spend time browsing the traditional markets.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Goslar

  

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  • Goslar
  • Wernigerode

• Day 5: Hamelin Christmas Markets

  Join our optional excursion to Hamelin. Found on the River Weser, the city is a lovely German town, famous for its folk tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Discover the town’s beautiful scenery and admire its wonderful architecture. There will also be time to explore Hamelin's fairytale Christmas Markets, set in the town's picturesque Old Quarter.

  Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  Hamelin

  

  Optional Excursions

  Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.

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  Hamelin	TBC

  The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.

  Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).

• Day 6:

  We head back towards Belgium for an overnight stay.

  Included meals: Breakfast

• Day 7:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast

Single Room Supplement from £169.00 (7 days).