Paul Parent: Classic Christmas Markets

Paul Parent Garden Club presents…

Classic Christmas Markets Featuring markets in Innsbruck, Munich, Strasbourg, Nuremberg and Würzburg December 8 – 16, 2018

Experience the 600-year-old holiday spirit of “Christkindlesmarkts” in Germany, Austria and France.

Sip mulled wine and collect unique handicrafts, hand-made ornaments and toys at some of the largest and most famous Christmas markets in Europe.

Spend three nights in the traditional Alpine village of Oberammergau and two nights in the heart of the Black Forest. Bask in holiday cheer as you stroll along the cobblestone streets of Innsbruck, capital of Tyrolean Austria. Explore historic Nuremberg, Würzburg and Rothenberg, some of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Visit the famous

Nuremberg Christmas Market dating back to 1628, where you can sample sausages and gingerbread.

In Innsbruck, embark on your choice of a cultural or architectural walking tour. Explore Strasbourg’s Petit France and its quaint market stalls huddled around the imposing cathedral.

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PRICES AND OVERVIEW

9 DAYS 11 MEALS: 7 BREAKFASTS, 4 DINNERS Book by June 29th & save $200 per person: Double: $3,499* Single: $3,749 For bookings made after June 29th, 2018 call for rates.

INCLUDED IN PRICE: Round Trip Air from Logan Intl

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY DAY 1: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT

Embark on a glorious holiday adventure through the traditional Christmas markets and historic towns of Central Europe. On this journey you will have time to sip mulled wine and shop for handicrafts in some of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Europe.

DAY 2: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY-TOUR BEGINS

Oberammergau is the perfect example of a Bavarian Alpine village. Step back in time as you stroll the streets past old-world cottages and shops covered in colorful frescos. It is the ideal place to shop for cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers and Hummel figurines. This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner in your traditional village inn. (D)

DAY 3: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 OBERAMMERGAU-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIAOBERAMMERGAU

Traverse the Bavarian landscape to the Tyrolean town of Innsbruck, nestled in the heart of the mountains. Then, it’s your choice! Join a local guide for a walking tour to discover the city’s history, culture and popular attractions including Maria Theresien-Strasse, the Hofburg and the Golden Roof. Or, embark on a walking tour focusing on Innsbruck’s unique architectural structures including its famous ski jump. The remainder of the day is at leisure to shop in the many specialty stores and the cozy Christmas market. (B)

DAY 4: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 OBERAMMERGA-MUNICH-OBERAMMERGAU

This morning, travel to Munich and be introduced to this exciting city with a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. Enjoy leisure time to independently explore Munich’s historic area and the Christmas market. Later, return to Oberammergau where you will have time to stroll about the village, perhaps shopping for the intricate woodcrafts the town is known for. This evening, enjoy a magical farewell dinner featuring a visit by local entertainers from this village, famous for its Passion Play. (B, D)

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 OBERAMMERGAU - BLACK FOREST

Depart Oberammergau and travel through the scenic countryside of Germany to the heart of the Black Forest. Here you can relish the peacefulness of the surrounding forested mountains. Visit a cuckoo clock shop and view a demonstration.

This evening enjoy a private choir concert performed in an 850-year-old church. (B, D)

DAY 6: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 BLACK FOREST - STRASBOURG, FRANCE BLACK FOREST

Travel the picturesque valleys of the Black Forest and country roads of the Alsace to the provincial capital of Strasbourg, France where centuries of Roman, French, German and Alsatian influences blend together to lend this city its unique character.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Quarter, “Petite France,” featuring the Cathedral of Notre Dame, considered one of the noblest achievements of Western architecture. Mingle with the locals as you explore the Christmas market featuring local crafts and traditional food and drink before returning to Germany. (B)

DAY 7: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 BLACK FOREST - NUREMBERG -WÜRZBURG*

Depart the Black Forest for the Franconia region of Germany.

Drive to historic Nuremberg for a city tour. Learn about old town’s 900-year-old ramparts that surround the city; the Imperial Castle, and the Justice Palace, where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946. Your city tour concludes with a visit to the historic Nuremberg Christmas Market, one of the oldest and most famous markets in Germany dating back to 1628. Here you can spend time sipping Gluwhein and sampling roast sausages. Over 200 wooden stalls have given the Christmas market its name – “Little Town from Wood.” You can find items like Nuremberg spicy gingerbread, fruit loaves, bakery goods, sweets, Christmas tree angels and toys. Continue to Würzburg and enjoy a free evening to shop in the lively Christmas market. (B)

DAY 8: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 WÜRZBURG - ROTHENBURG - WÜRZBURG

Explore Würzburg with a local guide to discover the city’s history. This ancient wine town is rich in historic sites, including the magnificent 18thcentury residence of the princebishops, boasting the largest ceiling fresco in the world; and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main. This afternoon, venture to lovely Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all of Germany.

Tonight, say goodbye to your fellow travelers during a farewell dinner. (B, D)

DAY 9: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 WÜRZBURG - TOUR ENDS

Your tour ends today. (B)

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE DAY 1: Overnight Flight DAYS 2 – 4: Hotel Wittelsbach, Oberammergau DAYS 5, 6: Hofgut Sternen, Titisee DAYS 7, 8: Maritim Hotel Wurzburg, Würzburg On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

-Enjoy a magical dinner in Oberammergau, featuring a visit by local entertainers.

MUST-SEE INCLUSIONS

-View the ornate Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bridge on the River Main.

-Set out on a panoramic tour of Munich.

-Enjoy a city tour of Nuremberg.

EXPERIENCES

-Experience the 600-year old holiday spirit of “Christkindlesmarkts” in Germany, France and Austria.

-See historic sites such as the magnificent 18th century residence of the prince-bishops.

-Stroll the Nuremberg Christmas Market.

HIGHLIGHTS

Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Choice on Tour, Munich, Black Forest, Strasbourg, Nuremberg, Würzburg, Rothenburg, Christmas Markets

Experience It! Nuremberg Christmas Market

A Christmas market, also known as Christkindlesmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany, Austria and the Alsace. The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Middle Ages in the German-speaking part of Europe. The Nuremberg Christmas market, first held in 1628, is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world. It attracts 2 million visitors annually and has over 250 wooden stalls offering traditional ornaments, gifts, handicrafts and fresh food. Generally held in the town square and adjacent pedestrian zones, accompanied by traditional singing and dancing, the market sells local food, drink and seasonal items from open-air stalls.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to annual fluctuations on the opening dates of some Christmas Markets and tour scheduling, if one is unavailable on a specific departure, other regional Christmas Markets may be substituted.

For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Triple accommodations are not available.

To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at prescheduled times. *On some dates, guests will overnight for 2 nights in Schweinfurt.

This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.

Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until checkin at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.

Air passengers will arrive into Munich, Germany airport and depart from Frankfurt, Germany airport. All transfers will depart from/return to these airports.

Due to tour scheduling, flights must arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. You may require an early morning departure from the hotel on the last day. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 a.m.

Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

A DEPOSIT OF $500 PER PERSON IS DUE UPON RESERVATION. RESERVATIONS ARE MADE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. RESERVATIONS MADE AFTER THE DEPOSIT DUE DATE OF JUNE 01, 2018 ARE BASED UPON AVAILABILITY. FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY OCTOBER 09, 2018. DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE UP UNTIL JUNE 29, 2018.

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