Day 1 Willkommen to Bavaria
Arrive in Munich and meet your local tour escort before traveling through the Bavarian countryside toward Regensburg. En route, enjoy a special visit to Kuchlbauer’s Tower Christmas Market, a whimsical and lesser-known gem set beside a famous brewery tower. Sip mulled wine, browse handcrafted gifts, and ease into the holiday spirit.
This evening, settle into your hotel in Regensburg and enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.
Hotel: ACHAT Hotel Regensburg im Park or similar
Day 2: Medieval Magic in Regensburg
Begin the day with a guided walking tour through UNESCO-listed Regensburg, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. Later, step into a fairy-tale setting at the Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn & Taxis Castle, complete with glowing lanterns and historic backdrops. Enjoy tasting vouchers for festive food and mulled wine.
In the afternoon, join your escort for Christmas-market hopping around Regensburg’s charming squares, and sample a classic Knackwurstsemmel with horseradish and mustard.
Day 3 – Nuremberg: Home of the Christkindlesmarkt
Travel to Nuremberg, world-famous for its Christkindlesmarkt. A guided city tour introduces you to the old town’s history before diving into festive traditions: warm up with Feuerzangenbowle, visit a gingerbread bakery for tastings and a hands-on workshop, and enjoy a traditional dinner featuring iconic Nuremberg sausages.
Hotel: Park Plaza Nuremberg or similar
Day 4 – Storybook Towns: Rothenburg & Bamberg
Step into a postcard as you explore Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a perfectly preserved medieval town. Enjoy a guided walk, then taste the local sweet specialty, Schneeballen, with mulled wine. Wander the atmospheric Reiterlesmarkt at your own pace.
Continue to Bamberg, where a different style of Christmas market awaits amid baroque architecture and cozy squares.
Day 5 – Augsburg & Arrival in Munich
On the way to Munich, stop in Augsburg for a guided walking tour and time at its historic Christmas market in front of the Town Hall. Enjoy a warming cup of mulled wine before continuing to Munich.
In the evening, experience a truly local moment with the Munich Cathedral Choir rehearsal (subject to availability), a moving and authentic seasonal tradition.
Overnight: Hotel Europa or similar
Day 6 – Munich Traditions & Markets
Discover Munich on a guided city tour covering its historic squares, royal history, and holiday traditions. In the afternoon, join your escort for Christmas-market hopping, or opt into a hands-on Bavarian pretzel baking class to learn from locals (optional). Evening at leisure to explore Munich’s festive streets.
Day 7 – Christmas by the Bavarian Alps
Venture to smaller, authentic regional markets. Depending on weather and access we could visit, Kloster Andechs monastery market, the unique island market on Fraueninsel in Chiemsee, or Berchtesgaden's Alpine Christmas market. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Bavarian restaurant.
Day 8 – Auf Wiedersehen
After breakfast, transfer to Munich Airport for departure, taking home unforgettable memories, festive flavors, and the magic of a Bavarian Christmas.
What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private coach transportation throughout
- Professional English-speaking tour escort
- Guided city tours in Regensburg, Nuremberg, Rothenburg, Augsburg & Munich
- Christmas market admissions, tastings & vouchers as listed - Gingerbread workshop, Schneeballen tasting & festive drinks
- One special Bavarian farewell dinner - All city taxes, tolls & parking fees
Pricing $4,200 per person (twin share)
Single supplement: $495
Book by March 31, 2026 and get $300 off per person!!