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Christmas Market Trips to Cologne, Germany

 

Every year the centre of Cologne is touched by the magic of Christmas attracting over four million visitors a year. With seven different markets open daily well into the evening, the city is a magical place to visit at this time of year. Beneath the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland you can sample sweet delicacies, watch artisans at work or head over to the old market to visit the nostalgic children's roundabout.

Prices start from£299pp

Price Shown includes

  • Return coach travel
  • 3 nights B&B accommodation
  • Specialist group travel insurance
  • Bespoke itinerary planning service
  • Free place ratios
  • Locate My Trip - live trip tracking app 
  • Online trip organiser & EST travel app
  • 24/7 support whilst you are away

Reasons to Visit

Marksburg Castle

Along the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, there is a castle on average every 2.5 kilometres. The Marksburg Castle is one of the few castles that have survived the centuries without destruction and parts of it date back to medieval times. A guided tour will show students around the castle providing them with a true glance back into previous centuries.

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne's cathedral is one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany. The cathedral is under the administration of the Roman Catholic Church and is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne as well as housing the remains of the Three Wise Men. The two Bell Towers dominate the city skyline and can be climbed for panoramic views of the city.

Rhine River Cruise

What would Cologne be without the Rhine? The Rhine has been a significant traffic artery for transporting goods to the city as well as a popular route for river cruise tourism. As well as round trip cruises which offer your students a pleasant way to get to know the city, it makes for a more leisurely way to travel to and from your visits.


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Places to Stay

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What you say

The information pack was very helpful and much better organised than other study group organisers. The team was most helpful in all aspects especially when we had decided to fly instead of going by coach.  Thomas Kensington Day School

We had a great trip overall and the students got to practice their language skills which was the main objective. St Edwards School

I feel that EST did everything possible, especially in the planning stages, to make sure the trip ran smoothly. Fernhill School