Christmas Markets of Rudesheim & Weisbaden Germany
Fully Escorted by Karen Kirby!
Book NowJoin Karen Kirby on this fabulous German Christmas Market weekend along the Rhine. With a visit to wonderful Weisbaden and Rudesheim this weekend will truly get you into the spirit of Christmas. You will sure to take back some special memories. The friendly staff at our hotel love looking after us and there is always a very warm welcome from the owners.
Day 1
Travel to Rudesheim making suitable comfort stops along the way. Arrive at the hotel with time to freshen up before our evening meal.
DDay 2
2024 - After breakfast we travel to nearby Wiesbaden for the town’s impressive market which takes place at the historic Schlossplatz, surrounded by impressive buildings giving the market a unique atmosphere. Its elegant architecture and cultural wealth provides the perfect backdrop for this enchanting market. The shops are wonderful to visit, all traditionally decorated with that special German feel. There are many restaurants to purchase lunch. We return to our hotel with time to relax before our evening meal.
2025 - After breakfast, we head to nearby Mainz, home to one of Germany's most charming festive markets set against the picturesque backdrop of Mainz's historic old town and centred around the grand Mainz Cathedral. Wander through beautifully decorated stalls offering holiday cheer, traditional crafts, and seasonal treats. Discover an array of handcrafted gifts, from delicate ornaments and wooden toys to intricate candles and festive decorations. The scent of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and freshly baked gingerbread fills the air, adding to the cosy, magical atmosphere. We return to the hotel with time to relax before our evening meal.
Day 3
We travel along the scenic Rhine, passing many picturesque castles on our way to Koblenz. The Christmas market here is set across several squares in the heart of Koblenz's historic town centre, with the main area located around the Altstadt (Old Town) near the Deutsches Eck, where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. This beautiful setting creates a magical atmosphere for the festivities. The market boasts over 100 wooden stalls, offering everything from artisan crafts, festive decorations, and handmade jewellery to gourmet food and seasonal treats. Tonight, after dinner, join Karen at 'The International' in the lively Drosselgasse for a traditional Rüdesheim Coffee, made with local Asbach brandy. There is sure to be music and laughter here for a night of fun.
B, DDay 4
Today, we enjoy a free day in Rüdesheim. There are many Christmas Markets in Germany, but the pretty historic town of Rüdesheim has a special Christmas Market called the Christmas Market of Nations, or Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen. There are over 120 stalls representing the Christmas traditions from 12 nations. The hotel is very well situated for us to explore everything on offer in Rüdesheim.
B, DDay 5
After breakfast we retrace our outward journey, making suitable comfort stops and arrive back home early evening.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
HOTEL FELSENKELLER, RUDESHEIM ***
Situated just a 2-minute walk from the banks of the River Rhine in Rüdesheim am Rhein, this hotel boasts a terrace overlooking the historic Old Town. Enjoy regional dishes from the area and the hotel’s wine tavern serves up a selection of local wines. Please note the lift goes to all floors but there are 15 wide steps to get to the lift. The Twin-Bedded Rooms are not with separate beds, they are German doubles with separate mattresses and blankets, but within the same bed frame.
Price Includes:
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Return Eurotunnel crossing
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4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
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Coach excursions as described
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Fully escorted by Karen Kirby
Passports are required.
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| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Depot | Depot, Princess Road, Rayleigh | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch. | Hornchurch Town Centre, outside Sutton Arms | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Kavanaghs Rd | Kavanaghs Road/London Road, Brentwood | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Shepherd & Dog Crays Hill | Shepherd & Dog, Crays Hill | View |
| Shotgate | Shotgate Post Office | View |
| South Green | Grange Parade Bus Stop, South Green, Billericay | View |
| Stanford Rookery Corner | Rookery Corner Stanford | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic Hse Cnr, Rayleigh Rd | Vic House Corner, (Rayleigh Road) | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (but High Street on return) | View |
| White Horse | White Horse,Southchurch Road, Southend | View |
| Whittinghams Grg | Whittinghams Garage, opp Rochford Railway Station | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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