Amber Hayes

Travel Advisor
Hayes Travel Group

Experience the magic of Christmas in Europe on a festive journey through Germany and Belgium. Begin with an overnight flight to Frankfurt, where you'll spend your first evening exploring one of Germany's most beloved Christmas markets, filled with twinkling lights, handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and traditional mulled wine.

Continue your adventure in Cologne with an overnight stay in the shadow of its magnificent cathedral, with time to discover several of the city's seven unique Christmas markets before embarking on your Rhine River cruise the following day.

Sail through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, stopping in the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, historic Koblenz, and Bonn, where guided sightseeing and free time allow you to experience each destination's distinctive holiday traditions and festive markets.

Conclude your journey with two nights in Brussels, home to the spectacular Winter Wonders Christmas Market and the dazzling Grand Place light show. Stroll beautifully decorated streets, indulge in Belgian chocolates and waffles, and savor the unforgettable atmosphere of one of Europe's most enchanting holiday celebrations before returning home with memories to last a lifetime.