Day 1 - London to Würzburg
We depart St Pancras International by Eurostar to Brussels, before we continue into Germany and the Baroque city of Würzburg. We stay for four nights at the Hotel Maritim, located a few minutes' walk from the city's Christmas Market and the River Main. (D)
Day 2 - Nuremberg Christmas Market
Today we take a short journey through Franconia by rail to Nuremberg. Here, we visit the Christkindlmarkt, one of the most prestigious and atmospheric Christmas Markets in the world. Its brightly coloured stalls radiate from the Market Square in the Old Town with the unmistakable aromas of Advent in Germany. (B)
Day 3 - Würzburg
Enjoy a day at leisure in Würzburg to relax in the hotel or enjoy the city's striking architecture, such as the Dom St Kilian Basilica or the Alte Mainbrücke bridge, which was adorned in the Baroque period by 12 huge statues of saints. Würzburg's crowning glory is undoubtedly the stunning 18th century Residenz palace, which is just a short walk from our hotel and the city's own impressive Christmas markets. (B)
Day 4 - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Leaving Würzburg by coach we head to the highlight of the 'Romantic Road' - Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Its Reiterlesmarkt is set within a magical townscape of quaint alleys, cobbled squares, half-timbered houses, city gates and medieval town walls. Back in Würzburg we enjoy a final dinner together at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 5 - Würzburg to London via Cologne
Heading westwards across Germany, we change in Cologne for Brussels. In Brussels we connect with the Eurostar service to St Pancras International. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday
