Germany's Christmas Markets Itinerary
Travelling from Northern Ireland
Day 1 Your holiday begins with selected coach pick-ups and a journey to port for the 7.35am Irish Sea crossing to Stranraer. Upon arrival, rejoin the coach for the journey to Newcastle for the 5.30pm overnight ferry crossing to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways. Take advantage of the excellent on board facilities and perhaps enjoy a buffet dinner before retiring to your comfortable cabin for a good night’s rest.
Day 2 After disembarkation, our coach continues through France to Germany, arriving during the course of the evening. Those who have pre-booked the meal package will enjoy their three-course evening meal in the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 3 After your breakfast this morning, join our included excursion to two traditional Rhineland Christmas markets, from Bernkastel, Trier, Koblenz and Cochem, an enchanting mix of medieval town squares, fairytale castles and exquisite stalls resembling miniature gingerbread houses. Follow your nose and you’ll find hot chestnuts, spicy gingerbread, marzipan cookies and glühwein. Wander around the stalls to find toys, wood carvings, candles and many more heartwarming Christmas gifts. You’ll then return to your hotel in time for your included set three-course evening meal, if you have pre-booked the package. After dinner, there’s the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled party cruise on the Rhine/Moselle.
Day 4 After breakfast, the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Alternatively, you could take advantage of our exciting optional excursion to Rüdesheim and the Rhine Gorge. On arrival back at the hotel, the optional meal is served to those who have booked.
Day 5 After breakfast, board the coach for the return journey to port, arriving in time for the 6.00pm overnight sailing to Newcastle with DFDS Seaways.
Day 6 After disembarkation, rejoin the coach for the journey to Stranraer and the return 7.50pm Irish Sea crossing. Upon arrival you will be returned to your original point of departure.
Actual Christmas markets visited will be confirmed nearer to the date of travel and will be decided by the location of your hotel.
Crossing details are correct at the time of publish but may be subject to change.
