Begin with Salzburg`s Christkindlmarkt, one of Europe`s oldest markets(there are documents from the 15th century describing the fine crafts being sold by elderly women). Then continue to Munich and the craft stalls surrounding a glittering 100-foot Christmas tree in Marienplatz. On to visit Nuremberg, where 180 candy cane-striped stalls fill the main square with crafts, ornaments, and toys. Continue to Rothenburg ob der Tauber for one of the most romantic Christmas Markets in Germany and finally, end in Stuttgart, with its festive illuminations, the wonderful scents of cinnamon and vanilla, the wooden chalets, richly adorned with angels, conifer branches and Christmas ornaments. Transportation by train and rent a car. | Included: | • Round trip International Flights | | | • Flight into Salzburg and out of Stuttgart | | | • Hotel for 2 nights in Salzburg | | | • IC High Speed train Salzburg - Munich | | | • Hotel for 2 nights in Munich | | | • Rent a car for 7 days | | | • Hotel for 2 nights in Nuremberg | | | • Hotel for 2 nights in Rothenberg ob der Tauber | | | • Hotel for 2 nights in Stuttgart | | | • Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) | | | • Hotel taxes |
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