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An ideal opportunity to practise language skills and experience this fascinating German tradition. Our most popular Christmas markets are Aachen and Köln but we also offer trips to Koblenz, Bonn, Cochem, Trier, Rüdesheim and many more destinations. If you need more time to explore the Christmas markets, why not take a Short Break instead. Many of our short break accommodation centres are perfectly located to explore some of the most interesting Christmas markets. TYPICAL ITINERARY FOR YOUR EXTENDED DAY TRIP Travel by 49 seater executive coach with reclining seats, seat-belts, DVD player and toilet. Day 1: Evening - Executive coach collects your group and drives to Folkestone/Dover. Day 2: Early morning - Channel crossing by shuttle or ferry. Mid morning - Arrival at Aachen or Köln Approximately 10 hours free time to enjoy the Christmas Markets. Evening - Coach departs Day 3: Early morning - return Channel crossing. Mid/late morning – arrive back at your destination. SUPPLEMENTS MAY BE APPLICABLE:
On acceptance of our quotation in writing, you will receive our full confirmation pack including:
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| Aachen | |||
18.11.2011 - 23.12.2011 Open daily from 1100 – 2100 hrs Approximate journey time from Calais: 5 hours including breakfast stop on route. Prices from: £2303 per coach; £47 per person Enjoy the Christmas celebrations in the historic heart of Aachen. The festive array of stalls around the Cathedral, Town Hall and Old Town offer an impressive range of crafts and gifts. Capture the sights, sounds and aroma of Christmas as you wander through the brightly illuminated stands adorned with a range of attractive Christmas decorations. The local speciality you must try is Aachen Printen, a type of tasty gingerbread which is unique to Aachen. Your coach will drop you off and collect you from the Bendplatz parking area from which you can walk to the well-signposted Christmas market in about 20 minutes. |
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Optional Activities Guided walking tour of Aachen’s historic old town in English. Duration: approximately 1½ hours. Price: 86€ per group of 25 persons or less. Aachen’s historic old town is perfect to stroll around. You will be led though narrow lanes and historic squares and be inspired by Aachen’s history of nearly 2000 years. Get to know the various facets of Aachen: the modern city, beautiful old town houses, old and new fountains and numerous anecdotes surrounding the Cathedral, Town Hall and Old Town. |
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| Köln | |||
21.11.2011 - 23.12.2011 Open daily from 1100 – 2100 hrs (some markets have extended opening hours) Approximate journey time from Calais: 6 hours including breakfast stop on route. Prices from: £2352 per coach; £48 per person Delight in the magical atmosphere of the Christmas markets of Köln. Your coach will drop you off and collect you from Komodienstrasse near to the Cathedral, within easy walking distance to many of the main markets. Christmas market at Köln Cathedral: The Cathedral Christmas market attracts visitors with 160 attractively designed wooden booths. Beneath the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland, you can choose from numerous sweet delicacies, watch artisans at work and enjoy the “original Christmas mulled wine” out of the festively decorated Chistmas mugs. |
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Christmas market, Old Town, “Home of the
Heinzel”: You will find this special and
extraordinary Christmas market on the Alter Markt
in front of Köln’s town hall and on the Heumarkt.
According to an old Köln legend, the elves were
particularly skilful and diligent craftsmen.
Therefore, this market offers an abundance of
handicraft stalls where the products are still
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Contact Us Dragons International. Douglas House, Tollgate Park, Stafford ST16 3EE Tel: 01785 224420  Fax: 01785 214217Email: info@dragonsinternational.co.uk |
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