Monschau & Aachen Christmas Markets
Monschau & Aachen Christmas Markets
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Monschau & Aachen Christmas Markets
4 Days Starting and ending in Einruhr, Germany
Visiting: Einruhr, Aachen, Monschau
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Tour code:
mgm
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a festive journey to the enchanting Christmas markets of Monschau and Aachen in Germany. This delightful tour offers a perfect blend of holiday cheer and cultural exploration. Begin your adventure with a stay at the charming 3-star Seemoewe Hotel in Einruhr, nestled by the serene Obersee Lake. Discover the romantic Monschau Christmas Market, where half-timbered facades and cobbled streets create a picturesque setting for unique gifts and local delicacies. Continue to the vibrant Aachen Christmas Market, set against the backdrop of the UNESCO-listed Aachen Cathedral. Savor the local specialty, Aachen Printen, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of this beautifully decorated Christmas village. With comfortable coach travel from the UK and guided excursions, this tour promises a magical start to your holiday season.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Einruhr
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel
Local departure by coach, then to Einruhr in Germany for a three-night stay.
Day 2 : Aachen
Location: Aachen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy some time at leisure this morning to explore the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy a stroll by the lake and view the beautiful scenery. This afternoon, enjoy an included excursion to Aachen, whose brightly lit Christmas market is set around the cathedral and town hall. This lovingly decorated 'Christmas village' on the market square has everything you need. One local speciality you really must try is the Aachen Printen, a kind of gingerbread. While in Aachen you can also enjoy one of the most famous monuments of western architecture with the Aachen Cathedral. The Cathedral is Germany’s first monument to be listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 3 : Monschau
Location: Monschau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join today's included excursion to Monschau, a photographer’s paradise! Half-timbered facades overlook twisting streets, cobbled walkways and quaint market squares. The city originated around 1195 and takes its names from the castle situated on a mountain spur above the Rur River. The area is full of history and places of interest such as Red House Museum which was built in 1752 as a residential /business house by the cloth maker Johann Heinrich Scheibler or the Glass works where you can see the talented staff craft red hot glass into the most beautiful designs. Monschau Christmas Market is small but beautiful. The many stalls offer not only delicacies such as bratwurst, mulled wine, German gingerbread, Lebkuchen, Printen, or the popular 'Monschauer Dutchen', but also brilliant decorations, artistic craft, and interesting gift ideas.
Day 4
Location: Einruhr
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included 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.
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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
Insurance is not included.
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Seemoewe Hotel in Einruhr, standing on the banks of the Obersee Lake. The hotel boasts a lounge, bar and restaurant.Mode of Transport
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price. The trip includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for three nights at the 3-star Seemoewe Hotel in Einruhr, which is located on the banks of the Obersee Lake. The hotel features a lounge, bar, and restaurant.
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What can I expect to see at the Aachen Christmas Market?
The Aachen Christmas Market is set around the cathedral and town hall, creating a picturesque 'Christmas village' atmosphere. You can enjoy local specialties like Aachen Printen, a type of gingerbread, and visit the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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What are some highlights of the Monschau Christmas Market?
Monschau Christmas Market is known for its charming half-timbered facades, cobbled walkways, and quaint market squares. The market offers delicacies such as bratwurst, mulled wine, German gingerbread, and artistic crafts. You can also explore historical sites like the Red House Museum and the Glass works.
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Is transportation included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK. Some joining points may carry a supplement.
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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?
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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