Yuletide enchantment
Visit Berlin, the vibrant German capital. Here some 50 Christmas markets offer traditional festive wares, seasonal delicacies and unusual Christmas goods, and in some cases boast attractions from fairground rides to ice-rinks and even a ski-slope.
Tour Highlights
- A guided city tour
- Free time to explore Berlin and its Christmas markets
What does the price include?
- Three nights' bed and continental breakfast accommodation
- Return flights from your local airport to Berlin
- Return airport-to-hotel transfers
- One piece of hold luggage per couple
- The services of a friendly, experienced Tour Manager
Single rooms are available for a supplement
Your Itinerary
Day One
Fly to Berlin and transfer to your hotel. Berlin's legendarily efficient U-Bahn (underground), trams and buses bring everything within easy reach - from the glitz of Kurfuerstendamm (or simply Ku'damm) to the bright lights of Potsdamer Platz and the bars and restaurants dotted around the city centre.
Day Two
A local guide will introduce you to Berlin on this morning's bus tour - see Norman Foster's startling Reichstag building, which rises up close to the majestic Brandenburg Gate and the wooded acres of the Tiergarten.
For the rest of the day you're free to savour the aromas of gluhwein, almonds and sweet Christmas biscuits as you wander Berlin's wonderful Christmas markets - from the Tyrolean wonderland of the 'Winterwelt' on Potsdamer Platz to the traditional stalls nestled in the shadow of the ruined towers of Kaiser Wilhelm-Gedachniskirche.
Day Three
Spend another day exploring Berlin and its other colourful Christmas markets. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to to the sobering memorial and museum at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp; you will be guided through the camp history in the company of an expert local guide.
This evening, enjoy another chance to join the Berliners 'on the town', or to continue exploring the markets, which stay open well into the evening.
Day Four
Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking with you wonderful memories of this special festive break.
Park Inn ★★★★
Berlin
Introduction
This modern hotel boasts an excellent central location, right on Alexanderplatz - home to Berlin's lively Christmas Market and the famous TV Tower.
Facilities & Amenities
The hotel boasts three restaurants, serving international and traditional German cuisine, a bar and a lounge area.
Rooms
The guest rooms offer private facilities, mini-bars, safes, TV and Wi-Fi internet access.
Ibis Berlin Mitte
Enjoying a central location, the Ibis Berlin Mitte is a short walk away from Alexanderplatz and its wonderful Christmas markets.
Facilities & Amenities
The hotel has a reception and a 24-hour bar and lounge area offering drinks and refreshments round-the-clock. Each morning enjoy breakfast with wonderful views of the Berlin TV Tower.
Rooms
All of the bedrooms are soundproofed with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, TV, showers and hair dryers.The hotel is officially graded as two-star but in our opinion it is worthy of a three-star rating.
Further Information
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.
Combining hotel transfers
We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Luggage Allowance
Please note that for two people travelling together on one booking, or a single traveller, one piece of hold luggage is included. Additional hold luggage may be purchased at the time of booking at a cost of £40 per bag.
Foreign Office travel advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
