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Bavaria and its Christmas Markets
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| In Germany, Christmas |
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The tour begins in Heidelberg, |
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| Tour the castle and see the Grosses Fass, an enormous wine cask with the capacity to hold more than 50,000 gallons |
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| The town has quaint cobblestone streets, and intricate Baroque architecture, market squares, and countless outdoor cafes |
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| Enjoy the first of several Christmas Markets during our stay in Heidelberg |
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Stroll the medieval streets |
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| The town has a complete circuit of ramparts which can be walked in about an hour |
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| Rebuilt after the war, Nuremberg still retains its Old World charm in the medieval town center |
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| Nuremberg's Christmas Market dates back to the early 1600's |
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| In Wurzburg, visit the New Residence, a baroque palace built in the 18th century |
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| Bamberg is a World Heritage Site, with over 2,000 listed buildings in the historic center |
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| Regensburg has a warren of medieval streets with a profound Italian influence |
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Enjoy an excursion
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| The model for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, Neuschwanstein is one of the most photographed buildings in the world |
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This Holiday Adventure |
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| Enjoy a full
day exploring |
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| The Marienplatz
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| Here, as the tour draws to its conclusion, we enjoy our final opportunities to . . . |
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| . . . acquire Christmas gifts for family and friends at home |
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| Pick up a |
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| Pick up a |
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| Pick up the latest fashion trends . . . |
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| . . . or pick up something else |
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| Feast on goodies galore, like cookies and candies, . . . |
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| . . . German beer, . . . |
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| . . . stollen breads, . . . |
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| . . . pastries filled with Bavarian cream, . . . |
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| . . . gingerbread, . . . |  |
| . . . and a heaping helping of brats and sauerkraut |
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| Make like Santa, |
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