A Heartwarming, Handcrafted Holiday
Twelve magical days in the heart of historic Europe! 35 persons max 

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$6875* (double room, per person) 15 rooms, 30 people
$2080* (single supplement) - NO spaces available.
        $3000 Deposit, secures booking
        $2000 due June 1
        Balance due, September 15

*Airfare is not included.

Experience a blend of landmark Christmas markets, centuries-old architecture, storybook castles, German quilting traditions, breathtaking scenery, and evocative history.

Each person, even those traveling with a partner, friend, or spouse, must register separately.

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December 8 - 20th, 2026

Itinerary* 

Twelve Enchanting Nights of Christmas Magic, Culture & Quilts in the Heart of Historic Europe

December 8–20, 2026

Hosted by Ricky Tims
and Hugo Dos Santos

Winter transforms Europe into something quietly extraordinary. In December, candlelight softens stone façades, church bells echo through narrow streets, and centuries-old traditions feel intimate rather than staged. This journey is designed to capture that feeling — not by racing from highlight to highlight, but by lingering where beauty, craft, culture, and seasonal magic naturally converge.

This tour is designed to feel seamless and cared for: a richly curated array of memorable experiences (guides, admissions, and planned highlights), paired with enough freedom to create your own perfect moments — whether that means an evening concert, a cozy café, or something special like a dinner cruise on the Vltava in Prague. You never have to think about “hidden extras” along the way. Any truly personal add-ons—like optional dinners, extra concerts, or private outings—remain entirely at your discretion. 

Prague — A Baroque Beginning

Day 1 – Tuesday, December 8 | Arrival in Prague

Arrive in Prague and settle into the elegant Falkensteiner Hotel Prague, ideally located for exploring the Old Town on foot. Transfers from the airport are arranged with a meet-and-greet, and check-in is coordinated based on arrivals.

Depending on your timing and energy, enjoy a gentle first stroll through streets glowing with holiday light — the kind of evening where even the air feels historic.

Tonight, we ease into the journey with a welcome dinner (final restaurant details to be confirmed). If you’d like to begin with something especially magical, an optional alternative may be available: an Advent Mozart Dinner in the Boccaccio Hall — a candlelit, classical, deeply “Prague” way to start. 

Day 2 – Wednesday, December 9 | Prague: History, Markets & Music

After breakfast, we step into Prague’s storybook heart. This morning features a historic Old Town sightseeing tour with a local guide—a wonderful orientation to the city’s layered architecture, legends, and living traditions. Expect classic Prague moments such as Charles Bridge and Old Town Square, home to the famed Prague Astronomical Clock, a medieval marvel that has marked time for centuries. 

Lunch is included today (two courses + one beverage), and the afternoon opens into free time—perfect for Christmas markets, historic cafés, photography, and wandering at your own pace. 

This evening is yours. If you’re drawn to music, optional concerts may be available in extraordinary venues such as the Mirror Chapel of the Klementinum or the Rudolfinum (programs vary and may be finalized closer to departure). 

Day 3 – Thursday, December 10 | Prague at Leisure

A slower day to enjoy Prague more personally—revisiting favorite corners or discovering quieter ones. For those who wish, this is an ideal day for Prague Castle, Golden Lane, or the Museum of Decorative Arts, all at your own rhythm. 

Meals are on your own today, giving you complete freedom to create the kind of Prague day you love—unhurried, atmospheric, and exactly your own.

Nuremberg & Rothenburg ob der Tauber — Timeless Traditions
Day 4 – Friday, December 11 | Prague to Nuremberg

After breakfast, we load luggage and depart by coach toward Nuremberg. The journey brings a gradual shift—Prague’s Baroque glow giving way to Bavaria’s old-world stone and Christmas-market warmth. 

Lunch is included en route (two courses + one beverage). On arrival, we enjoy a brief sightseeing orientation by coach, then choose a cultural highlight such as Nuremberg Castle or the Dürer museum (subject to final timing and admissions). 

We check in to Hotel Karl August, a modern, design-forward stay tucked into the spirit of the old town. Evening is free—perfect for your first browse through the city’s celebrated Christmas market. Dinner is on your own. 

Day 5 – Saturday, December 12 | Rothenburg ob der Tauber

After breakfast, we take a day trip into one of Germany’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns. Rothenburg is pure storybook—fortified walls, half-timbered houses, and lanes that feel astonishingly untouched by time.

We enjoy sightseeing through the old town and its Christmas market, with lunch included (two courses + one beverage). Free time follows for wandering, photographs, or a visit to the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Museum for those who wish. Return to Nuremberg later in the day; evening and dinner are at leisure. 

Alsace — An Intimate Home Base in Ensisheim
Day 6 – Sunday, December 13 | Nuremberg to Colmar to Ensisheim

This morning we depart Nuremberg and begin the beautiful transition into Alsace. We pause in Colmar—glowing at Christmas with lights, garlands, and intimate market squares—ideal for a festive stroll through the historic center. Lunch is planned here (two courses + one beverage; final restaurant details to be confirmed).

In the afternoon, we continue to Ensisheim and check in to Domaine du Moulin, a beautifully restored historic mill set within a peaceful park-like setting. More than simply a hotel, Domaine du Moulin is designed for comfort and renewal. Guests may wish to take advantage of the hotel’s wellness and spa facilities, which include an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and relaxation areas—an ideal way to unwind after a day of travel. Others may prefer a quiet walk on the grounds, time by the water, or simply settling in as the pace of the journey gently slows.

Tonight we gather for a five-course dinner at the hotel (beverages pay on site), easing fully into our Alsatian home base and the restorative rhythm of the days ahead.

Strasbourg & Village Charm — Alsace at Its Most Enchanting

Day 7 – Monday, December 14 | Strasbourg & Ensisheim

After breakfast, we travel to Strasbourg (about 1.5 hours) for a day of culture, cathedral grandeur, canals, and one of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets. We visit the Münster (cathedral), and for those who want a signature moment, the Astronomical Clock figure show is scheduled for 12:30 (advance booking required). 

Lunch is on your own today—perfect for choosing something cozy and local.

On the return, we stop in Eguisheim, often called one of the most beautiful villages in France, for a short, lovely taste of small-town Alsace at Christmas. Evening is free back in Ensisheim; dinner is on your own. 

Parc de Wesserling — Textile Heritage & Château History

Day 8 – Tuesday, December 15 | Parc de Wesserling

Today turns toward creativity and heritage. We travel to Wesserling (about 40–50 minutes) to visit the Château des Manufacturiers, with a guided tour. The site is rich with textile history—an inspiring counterpoint to the holiday bustle of markets and city squares. 

Lunch is on your own, leaving you time to linger. If possible, the park visit may also be available (details to be confirmed).

We return to Ensisheim and gather for another five-course dinner at the hotel (beverages pay on site). Afterwards, enjoy a special quilting lecture (details to be confirmed) — a creative evening that gently ties our seasonal journey back to craft and story. 

Lake Constance — Where Borders Blur

Day 9 – Wednesday, December 16 | Ensisheim to Freiburg im Breisgau to Konstanz

Luggage loads in the morning as we depart eastward, stopping in Freiburg im Breisgau—a city that feels both historic and effortlessly livable. You’ll have time to explore and enjoy lunch (two courses + one beverage). If timing allows, an organ concert at noon in the cathedral may be possible (to be confirmed). 

In the afternoon, we continue to Konstanz, arriving at the shores of Lake Constance, where borders soften into water, sky, and distant peaks. We check in to Hotel HARBR. Evening and dinner are at leisure. 

Discovery & Reflection by the Lake

Day 10 – Thursday, December 17 | Konstanz at Leisure & Mainau Island

A full free day—no scheduled group activities—so you can enjoy Konstanz entirely at your own pace. Stroll the old town, browse museums, walk the lakeside paths, or simply linger with coffee and conversation.

From 17:00, those who wish may visit the Christmas Garden on Mainau Island—a luminous seasonal experience that feels like stepping into a winter lantern festival among historic gardens. Lunch and dinner are on your own today. 

Neuschwanstein — A Fairy-Tale Dream

Day 11 – Friday, December 18 | Konstanz to Munich via Neuschwanstein Castle

After breakfast, we load luggage and depart for Munich. En route, we stop for a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle (entry slot to be confirmed). It’s the kind of place that seems created from imagination—dramatic, romantic, and especially magical in winter.

Lunch is included along the way (two courses + one beverage). If time allows, we may also visit the UNESCO-listed Wieskirche, one of Bavaria’s most breathtaking churches, a serene and radiant stop when the schedule permits. 

We arrive in Munich in the afternoon and check in to Livinghotel Das Viktualienmarkt. Evening is free—or, if desired, we can venture together into the Christmas market at Marienplatz. Dinner is on your own. 

Munich — A Festive Finale

Day 12 – Saturday, December 19 | Munich & Farewell Celebration

After breakfast, we enjoy a guided walking sightseeing tour through Munich’s historic heart, followed by a nativity exhibition at the National Museum. The afternoon is free—perfect for final market visits, gift-finding, museums, or simply a last, slow European coffee.

This evening, we gather for a beautiful farewell: a three-course Farewell Dinner at Spatenhaus an der Oper, with beverages included—celebrating shared experiences, friendships formed, and the quiet magic of wintertime Europe. 

Day 13 – Sunday, December 20 | Departure

After breakfast, airport transfers are arranged for return flights home. 

ROOM INFORMATION

We have 15 sharing rooms and 6 single rooms available to accommodate a maximum of 36 tourist.

We are staying as some of the finest hotels. European rooms are listed as double rooms and twin rooms. A double room is a bed for two people. A twin room has two single beds. Some hotels have fewer twin rooms available and there may be hotels where traveling companions will be required to share a bed. 

Tour price: $6875* (double occupancy)

Single supplement is $2080

Deposit $3000

2nd payment June 1st - $2000

Final payment September 15, Balance due

What’s Included*

Your journey has been thoughtfully curated to provide a seamless, enriching, and beautifully balanced holiday experience — blending guided cultural discovery with moments of personal exploration and seasonal celebration.

Accommodations & Comfort

• 12 nights in carefully selected hotels, chosen for comfort, character, and exceptional locations in the heart of each destination

• Daily breakfast to begin each morning with ease and convenience

Culinary Experiences

• Six included lunches, each featuring a regional two-course meal with a beverage

• Four memorable dining experiences, including:

A festive Welcome Dinner to begin our journey together

Two elegant five-course dinners in Alsace, celebrating regional culinary traditions

A celebratory Farewell Dinner with beverages included, marking a beautiful conclusion to our shared holiday

Cultural & Artistic Experiences

• Guided sightseeing and cultural touring in historic European cities and storybook villages

• Admissions to carefully selected heritage sites and attractions

• A featured concert experience in a remarkable European venue

• A special quilting lecture and textile heritage visit, connecting the spirit of European craftsmanship with the art we love

Expert Guidance & Seamless Travel

• A professional tour guide accompanying the group throughout the entire journey

• A local expert guide in Prague providing deeper cultural insight

• All private group transportation and airport transfers

• QuietVox listening system for enhanced touring comfort

• Porterage at most hotels

• All applicable taxes and VAT

Not Included

To allow flexibility and personal choice, the following remain at your discretion:

• Select meals noted as free time or independent dining

• Beverages at select hotel dinners

• Optional concerts or personal excursions

• Personal expenses and travel insurance

• Gratuities for tour guide and driver. Your driver and tour guide’s goal is to create an unforgeable experience. Please prepare to share in a collection near the end of the tour.

*Standard for tours: The bulk of the tour is set and the vision for dining, ticketed attractions, and other aspects have been calculated based on the exchange rates as of February 1, 2026. Based on various factors, slight shift in revision in itinerary and pricing is possible, but is not predicted or expected.