SEASONAL HOLIDAYS
Cosy Christmas markets, winter wonderland backdrops, dazzling lights and sparkling decorations... there’s just something so charming about Continental Holidays during the festive season and winter months. Black Forest Advent Adventure
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5 DAYS
What could be more festive than a pre-Christmas tour of the picturesque forest-covered mountains and enchanting medieval towns of the Black Forest. All sprinkled with a covering of snow and a touch of Christmas magic, join us as we discover this wonderful area and its authentic Christmas markets at the most magical time of the year.
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Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Strasbourg
We have a late morning departure for Strasbourg with a visit to the city centre to see its historic old town in a wonderful setting on the Grande Ile which is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy visiting the Romanesque Cathedral, an outstanding example of Gothic architecture and famed for its beautiful astronomical clock. Day 3 Freiburg & Colmar Late morning, we visit the ‘jewel of the Black Forest’, the capital of Freiburg with time to visit the medieval old town and outstanding Romanesque-styled Munster with elegant spire as well as the Augustiner Museum located in a former monastery building. Afterwards, we will have time for lunch before heading back over the border into the Grand Est region of France to stop at the medieval town of Colmar surrounded by vineyards with time to stroll around the Christmas market. Day 4 Triberg, Wolfach & Gengenbach We enjoy a morning visit to the Black Forest town of Triberg with the opportunity to visit the famous waterfalls, some of the highest in Germany and browse the enchanting shops decorated for Christmas. We will enjoy lunch before travelling to Wolfach to see the local glass blowers , skilled craftsmen creating a range of beautiful glass objects. Afterwards, we head to the nearby Christmas market in the well-preserved Medieval town of Gengenbach (open from 14:00) before returning to the hotel.
Black Forest
Strasbourg Christmas Market
Day 5 Departure INCLUSIONS • Entrance and glass blowing demonstration
Hotel Klosterbräustuben Zell am Harmersbach, Germany plus
(See page 52 for hotel description) 4 Nights Half Board NOV/DEC 2026 Based on Monday arrivals
Colmar at Christmas
Romantic German Advent Germany’s Franconia region lends itself as a perfect wintery backdrop at this festive time of year when traditional Christmas markets give a magical air to the towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Nuremberg. Our tour includes time to explore the markets for gifts and traditional delicacies.
5 DAYS
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Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Nuremberg
We will have a full day trip to the city of Nuremberg with a 90-minute guided tour of the old town including the towering St Lawrence Church, Gothic Church of our Lady as well as the Imperial Castle. Afterwards, enjoy the festive atmosphere of the world-famous Nuremberg Christmas Market. We return to our hotel for a warming glass of mulled wine and delicious traditional gingerbread . Day 3 Steigerwald & Bamberg This morning, we will enjoy a magical ride through the scenic Steigerwald with our own tour guide with stops in the pretty towns of Prichsenstadt and Ebrach. After lunch, we travel to Bamberg for a guided 1-hour city tour to stroll around its old town including the famous Romanesque Cathedral as well as the atmospheric Nativity Trail. In December, heart-warming nativity scenes are displayed in churches, shop windows and public spaces across the city. Day 4 Rothenburg ob der Tauber After breakfast, we head to Northern Bavaria’s old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber for a fascinating 90-minute guided tour to see its medieval architecture and the Gothic-styled St Jakob’s Church. We may have the opportunity to visit the famous Christmas village “Käthe Wohlfahrt, with a wonderful selection of traditional toys on display. Day 5 Departure NB: This tour is not suitable for those with severe mobility issues or wheelchair users. INCLUSIONS • 90-minute guided walking city tour of Nuremberg NEW
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nuremberg Christmas Market
• Guided day trip through the Steigerwald • 90-minute guided city tour of Bamberg • 90-minute guided walking city tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber • Mulled wine & gingerbread on one afternoon and drinks included with dinner every night
Hotel Gasthof Zum Storch Schlusselfeld, Germany
(See page 53 for hotel description) 4 Nights Half Board
Drinks with dinner included
Bamberg
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