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A European Christmas

A European Christmas - Festive Markets & Traditions in Germany and France

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PRICE: $3,600

Deposit schedule:

$1,500 – due upon application (refundable until January 1, 2027)

$1,100 – due January 1, 2027

$1,000 – due April 1, 2027

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Christmas decorations hanging over a street

About the Trip

Experience old world magic when you join this brand new tour from FHU Abroad. Imagine thousands of twinkling lights, charming medieval plazas, wooden chalets overflowing with hand-carved ornaments, roasted chestnuts, and holiday spices in the air. This European Christmas Tour features festive sights, sounds, and foods of the holiday season and includes Christmas markets in two countries and seven cities. When not exploring Christmas markets, travelers will enjoy walking tours, historic old town centers, stunning castles, and Unesco World Heritage cathedrals. The tour is open to FHU students, faculty and staff, alumni, family, and friends. The trip leaders and organizers are FHU faculty and staff with 35 years of experience hosting international travel for FHU.

Important Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in storybook-like Christmas markets in Cologne, Aachen, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Visit the charming Alsace region of France that includes Strasbourg (the “capital of Christmas”), and impossibly-pretty Colmar, famously nicknamed “Little Venice.”
  • Experience a unique “medieval market” in Esslingen, Germany (imagine a Renaissance Faire, but during Christmas).
  • See Unesco World Heritage cathedrals that are architectural masterpieces.
  • Enjoy a scenic train ride along Germany’s Rhine River for castle-spotting.
  • Attend the Royal Winter Magic event at Hohenzollern Castle in Germany and enjoy amazing views.
  • Trip cost includes airfare, ground transportation, travel insurance, most breakfasts, and all group admissions.

Trip at a Glance

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Location

Germany

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Duration

Other

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Exertion

Active

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Participants

Anyone

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Class Credit

No

Trip Itinerary

Flight from the U.S.

- November 19, 2027

Cologne, Germany

- November 20, 2027

Arrive in Frankfurt, Germany and train to Cologne, Germany. Explore Cologne and markets.

Aachen, Germany.

- November 21, 2027

Worship service then day trip to Aachen, Germany.

Cologne, Germany

- November 22, 2027

Esslingen, Germany

- November 23, 2027

Scenic train ride along the Rhine; medieval Esslingen, Germany

Stuttgart, Germany

- November 24, 2027

Stuttgart, Germany and Hohenzollern Castle’s Royal Winter Magic event

Colmar, France

- November 25, 2027

Strasbourg, France

- November 26, 2027

Frankfurt, Germany

- November 27, 2027

Flight back to the U.S.

- November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

November 19, 2027 - November 28, 2027

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