Albatross Europe 2026

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Heidelberg & Baden-Baden Christmas Markets

Rhineland Christmas Markets

4 DAYS

4 DAYS

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We experience the popular Christmas markets of Düsseldorf and Dortmund and embark on a unique journey suspended above the city of Wuppertal on the amazing Wuppertal Suspension Railway.

Join us on a magical 4-day tour to enjoy the festive highlights and atmosphere of two of Europe’s oldest and most authentic Christmas markets, Heidelberg and Baden-Baden. Make it a trio of markets with a visit to the stunning Karlsruhe’s Christmas market within walking distance of our hotel. Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Heidelberg Today we are off to the fabulously festive Heidelberg Christmas market, which extends over five beautiful and historic market squares and packs in around 140 charming stalls selling authentic Christmas gifts, crafts and delicious winter tasty snacks. Day 3 Baden-Baden Today we visit the Christmas market in Baden-Baden, with the magical backdrop of the historic and festively illuminated Kurhaus. We can wander around the market full of Christmas cheer and pick up crafts, decorations, culinary delicacies and all whilst listening to some fun music. SUGGESTED ITINERARY

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Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Wuppertal Suspension Railway & Dortmund We travel on the amazing Wuppertal Suspension Railway on a 1 hour return journey and visit Dortmund Christmas market, home to the world’s largest Christmas tree and We spend time in Düsseldorf exploring the city’s fantastic Christmas markets. Set around the picturesque old town, there are several markets to discover, with each offering a truly traditional festive atmosphere. Day 4 Departure INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Choice of buffet menu • Return journey on the Wuppertal Suspension Railway 300 festive stalls. Day 3 Düsseldorf

Baden-Baden Christmas Market

Düsseldorf Christmas Market

© Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH, N. Daute

Heidelberg Christmas Market

Dortmund Christmas Market

© Philipp Rothe

Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf Neuss Düsseldorf, Germany plus (predicted) 3 Nights Half Board NOV-DEC 2025 & NOV-DEC 2026

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The Q Quadro City Hotel Karlsruhe, Germany plus

Day 4 Departure INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Choice of buffet menu

3 Nights Half Board NOV-DEC 2025 & NOV-DEC 2026 • Lift • Coach parking on site and free of charge • Porterage not available

Based on Friday arrivals • Porterage not available

Christmas Markets on The Rhine

This tour takes in the traditional Christmas markets of Bonn and Cologne along with a return journey on a cog railway to Drachenburg Castle and the Bimmelbahn road train.

This tour offers the chance to visit one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, Frankfurt, as well as time in pretty Rüdesheim and historic Mainz.

4 DAYS

4 DAYS

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Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Mainz & R Ü desheim Christmas Market This morning we journey to the historic city of Mainz and its spectacular cathedral. After free time in the city, we return to R Ü desheim to explore the Christmas market. Day 3 Frankfurt Today after further free time in R Ü desheim, we visit the one of the original and best German Christmas markets in Frankfurt located in 3 different locations within the city centre. Day 4 Departure INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Welcome glass of wine • Choice of main • Speciality wine growers themed dinner on 1 night

Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Drachenfelsbahn Cog Railway & Bonn We enjoy a return journey on the Drachenfelsbahn cog railway to Drachenburg Castle, which hosts a Christmas market in its grounds and a different theme each year. We continue to Bonn’s Christmas market where the Town Hall turns into a huge advent calendar. Day 3 Cologne We begin our time in Cologne with a round trip on the Bimmelbahn road train visiting each of the individual market locations in turn. Before having the rest of the day at leisure exploring the magnificent Christmas markets in Cologne, set around the picturesque old town and glorious Gothic Cologne Cathedral, savouring the sights, sounds and tempting aromas of a traditional festive German market. Please note: The whole group must travel together on the road train. Day 4 Departure INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Choice of buffet menu • Group round trip on the Bimmelbahn

Cologne Christmas Market

Rudesheim Christmas Market

Bonn Christmas Market

Frankfurt Christmas Market

Seminaris Hotel Bad Honnef Bad Honnef, Germany plus 3 Nights Half Board NOV-DEC 2025 & NOV-DEC 2026

Hotel Lindenwirt Rüdesheim, Rhine Valley

3 Nights Half Board DEC 2025 & DEC 2026 Based on Friday/Sunday arrivals

Based on Friday arrivals • Porterage not available

HOW ABOUT A FESTIVE CRUISE? We also offer cruises that visit some of the best Christmas Markets and festive destinations in Europe. See pages 14 and 18 for details.

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