Christmas Markets - Coach Trips to Cologne and Düsseldorf

Explore the festive stalls and go shopping in the elegant boutiques of the great Rhineland cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf.

DAY 1 We arrive in the Düsseldorf area for three nights.

DAY 2 Cologne(included). We visit Cologne and its Christmas markets, joining in the atmosphere at the Old Market and the numerous stalls around the cathedral. B

DAY 3 Düsseldorf (included). Düsseldorf has a very special fragrance, with the scent of mulled red wine, cinnamon cakes, gingerbread and beeswaxhanging in the air in the city centre.

The chestnut trees on Königsallee glitter with a thousand lights. From the end of November to Christmas, the Christmas
markets in the old town and on Schadowplatz transform Düsseldorf’s centre into a Christmas wonderland, attracting thousands of visitors every year. B

DAY 4 We journey to Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

YOUR HOTEL

You’ll stay for three nights at the 4-star Treff Hansa Hotel Düsseldorf-Mettmann, located 10km from the heart of Düsseldorf.

The hotel has the Restaurant ‘Brasserie’ and the Treff-lounge/bistro, plus a lift. All bedrooms have telephone, TV and hairdryer. The hotel provides the perfect base for exploring two of Germany’s finest cities.

Combine a visit to the scenic Rhine Valley with a Christmas markets experience to remember in the cathedral city of Cologne.

DAY 1 We arrive in Cologne and stay for three nights.

DAY 2 Cologne(included). There’s a choice of markets to explore, starting at the cathedral, where brightly decorated booths await, and moving on to the old market in front of the town hall. The new market square and Rudolfplatz are appealing, and you may also like to dine in style in one of the many restaurants, sampling the local Kölsch beer. B

DAY 3 Rhine and Moselle Valleys (included). A full day to explore the picturesque Rhine and Moselle valleys, with an optional Rhine cruise and Moselle winetasting. There’s a late-afternoon visit to Koblenz, with time to visit the
Christmas market. B

DAY 4 We journey to Calais then return home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

YOUR HOTEL

You’ll stay for three nights at the modern 4-star Jolly Hotel Media Park, which is ideally located in the centre of Cologne.

The walk to the cathedral takes approximately 20 minutes.

The hotel has a lift, restaurant and bar, and all bedrooms have TV, hairdryer and air-conditioning.