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Christmas Market of Frankfurt & the Mighty Rhine - JG Explorer

Christmas Market of Frankfurt & the Mighty Rhine - JG Explorer

6 days
from £599££pp
2025 Dec

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a German Christmas Market medley on this festive tour of the Rhine! From our base in Frankfurt, we experience all the wonders of this incredible city with time to explore the oldest and most popular Christmas Market in Germany. We also visit many markets along the Rhine, including Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Mannheim and Lille! There's more than enough time to sample a wide variety of traditional German food, such as bratwurst, pretzels, roasted chestnuts and sweet treats like gingerbread cookies and marzipan!

Highlights

  • Return coach travel aboard a JG Explorer Coach (see Helpful Information below)
  • Ferry crossings
  • First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (JG3 rating)
  • 3 nights at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Frankfurt (JG4 rating) with breakfast plus 1 dinner
  • Excursions to Frankfurt, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Speyer, Mannheim & Lille Christmas Markets
  • Guided city tour of Frankfurt
  • En-route visit to Dunkirk

Itinerary

We catch the ferry to Calais and then continue to our overnight hotel in Cologne.

Explore Frankfurt Christmas Market, one of the oldest and most beautiful in Germany, dating back to 1393. The market is held in the historic Old Town centre, with its charming timber-framed buildings and festive decorations creating a magical atmosphere. Stalls offer a variety of traditional goods, from handcrafted ornaments and wooden toys to candles and ceramics. The market's centrepiece is a towering Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments, making it a perfect spot for a festive photo.

We also enjoy a guided city tour of Frankfurt. From the comfort of our coach, our guide points out landmarks such as the historic Römer, a medieval building that has served as the city hall for over 600 years, the scenic River Main and iconic St. Bartholomew's Cathedral.

There is time to have dinner in Frankfurt before travelling to our hotel.

We visit Rüdesheim Christmas market, held in the historic Old Town. The market, also known as the 'Christmas Market of Nations,' is a festive celebration that brings together traditions from around the world. Try the hot wine or punch, sample the German delicacies and check out the local handcrafted cuckoo clocks and gifts. Highlights of the market include the enchanting Advent calendar displayed on the windows of the town hall and live entertainment.

Next, we head to the Mainz Christmas Market, located in front of the stunning backdrop of the 1,000-year-old St. Martin's Cathedral. This market is one of the oldest in Germany and offers a unique blend of traditional and modern festivities. Browse the numerous stalls selling handmade crafts, ornaments and gifts, making it the perfect place to find unique Christmas presents.

An exciting medley of markets awaits! It's time to get into the festive spirit (if you haven't already!) with this trio-tastic Christmas market experience. We start our day in Heidelburg, one of the most enchanting festive markets in Germany. Set against the backdrop of the historic Heidelburg Castle, the market is a magical experience that captures the true essence of the holiday season.

Next is Speyer Christmas Market, a charming event held in the heart of the city. The market is located in the historic Maximilianstraße, right in front of the impressive Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we can enjoy a wide variety of traditional crafts, holiday decorations and delicious seasonal treats.

Our last stop of the day is Mannheim Christmas Market, one of the largest and most beautiful in the region, held in the city’s iconic Paradeplatz. With over 200 beautifully decorated stalls, the atmosphere is vibrant and joyous, with twinkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine and the sounds of carollers filling the air.

There is time for dinner at the market (not included) before we return to our hotel for our last night in Frankfurt.

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and make our way to Lille. On the way, we enjoy a comfort stop (at Cologne, Aachen, Liege or Namur) before we arrive in Lille in time for lunch.

The Lille Christmas Market is located in Place Rihour, a central square that is beautifully decorated with twinkling lights and festive ornaments. We explore over 90 wooden chalets offering a variety of holiday treats, handmade crafts and unique gifts. The aroma of roasted chestnut and French pastries fills the air, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

In the evening we transfer to our overnight hotel in Lille.

This morning we check out of the hotel, stopping at on the coast at Dunkirk before we head back to Calais for our return ferry home.

Accommodation

The Leonardo Royal Frankfurt Hotel is located in the heart of Frankfurt. This luxurious and modern hotel offers stunning views of the city skyline. Facilities include an international restaurant, cocktail lounge, sports bar, fitness centre and spa. All colourful and contemporary rooms are en-suite with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel Rating

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.

Helpful Information

We are pleased to introduce JG Explorer – a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.

Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind – with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There’s improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it’s the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.

On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.

The layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.

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