Dresden & Leipzig Christmas Markets
Dresden & Leipzig Christmas Markets
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Dresden & Leipzig Christmas Markets
7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Belgium, Chemnitz, Leipzig, Dresden
Tour operator:
Tour code:
mgtx
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a festive journey through Germany's enchanting Christmas markets with our Dresden & Leipzig Christmas Markets tour. Experience the magic of the season as you explore two of the country's oldest and most renowned markets. Begin your adventure in Leipzig, home to Germany's second oldest market, where over 300 stalls await your discovery. Continue to Dresden, where the historic Striezelmarkt, dating back to 1434, offers a delightful array of traditional treats, including the famous Stollen cake. Stay in the charming town of Chemnitz, with opportunities to explore its local markets, and enjoy an optional excursion to Zwickau. Travel in comfort aboard a cozy, air-conditioned motorcoach, with convenient departures from the UK. This fully guided tour includes accommodation at the Congress Hotel Chemnitz or similar, and city-style hotels in Belgium, ensuring a memorable and festive holiday experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach, and then to Belgium for our overnight stay.
Day 2
Location: Chemnitz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Super 8 by Wyndham Chemnitz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We depart our hotel after breakfast and continue our journey through Germany to our host town of Chemnitz.
Day 3 Leipzig
Location: Leipzig
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Super 8 by Wyndham Chemnitz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today's excursion takes us to Leipzig where the Christmas Markets date back to 1458 and 6 separate markets are magically matched to the historical scenery of Leipzig. Over 250 stalls make it one of Germany's largest markets and you have the whole day to explore.
Day 4 Dresden
Location: Dresden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Super 8 by Wyndham Chemnitz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head to Dresden where you have time to explore the Dresdener Striezelmarkt. The market dates back to the 15th century and the word Striezel takes its name from the traditional cake, Stollen. The local Stollen is a must when visiting the city.
Day 5 Free Time or Zwickau and Chemnitz
Location: Chemnitz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Super 8 by Wyndham Chemnitz
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we offer an optional excursion to the town of Zwickau. The town is home to a pretty market including an impressive Christmas tree with 500 lights.
We return to Chemnitz with time to explore the markets in our host town. Over 200 stalls based around the Town Hall offer Christmas gifts and local delicacies.
Day 6
Location: Chemnitz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart Germany this morning and re-trace our steps back to Belgium for our overnight stay.
Day 7
Location: Belgium
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart our overnight hotel after breakfast and return back to the UK.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
What's Not Included
Insurance
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the Congress Hotel Chemnitz or similar.Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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