Get into the Festive spirit on this fantastic Elvis Travel Service tour with not only a visit to explore Elvis' time in Germany, but also the opportunity to visit some of the world famous German Christmas Markets.
Good shopping, good food and drink and plenty of Elvis – Christmas come early! And as an extra bonus we'll be staying in the very hotel that Elvis lived in for part of his tour and where he spent his first Christmas whilst in Germany
Day 1. Thursday 26th November 2026
Morning flight to Frankfurt. You’ll board the coach for the drive to Bad Nauheim and to our home for the next few days – the Hotel Villa Grunewald in the heart of Bad Nauheim. This hotel is where Elvis actually lived for a number of months and much of the hotel is exactly as it was when he was there. We’ll show you the very room Elvis had during his stay and still furnished as it was then.
Remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2. Friday 27th November 2026
After breakfast at the hotel we’ll take a walking tour of Bad Nauheim.
As always with the Elvis Travel Service you’ll get the most comprehensive tour possible. We’ll show you dozens of Elvis sights including where Elvis lived, shopped, socialised and had some of his most famous pictures taken during his military service. There will be the opportunity to see the stunning Elvis in Bronze statue. You’ll also get to see the many bars, restaurants, shops and cafes that this beautiful little town has to offer and have time for independent exploration.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Day 3. Saturday 28th November 2026
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning we'll be off via train to Frankfurt.
This city boasts one of the oldest, and biggest, Christmas Markets in the whole of Germany There will be time to shop, explore and eat and there’s plenty of fascinating places to visit in the city, and even take a sightseeing river cruise.
Early evening return. Rest of evening at leisure.
Day 4. Sunday 29th November 2026
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we’ll explore the fantastic Christmas market in
Rudesheim, this is a great place to pick up unique gifts (for friends and family or just for yourself!) and also try an array of great German food and drink.
Rudesheim is a picturesque town with its quaint cobbled streets filled with
shops and cafes., and you'll get the opportunity to ride the iconic cable car as seen in G.I. Blues. Along the way we will see some more sights from Elvis’ 1960 big screen outing. Early evening return to Bad Nauheim.
Rest of evening at leisure.
Day 5. Monday 30th November 2026
Breakfast at hotel. Mid-morning departure to Frankfurt. En-route we’ll call intothe quaint village of Steinfurth. Known mainly for its growing of roses, the village was also where Elvis and his platoon helped erect a war memorial. We’ll
also see the now closed Ray Barracks in Friedberg, and stop in the town of Bad Homburg to see the former Ritters Park Hotel. Elvis stayed at the hotel in October 1958, and was the setting for iconic photos of Elvis and local fans.
Mid-afternoon flight to the UK.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The tour price is inclusive of:
* Return scheduled flights from Heathrow inclusive of taxes, security charges and baggage allowance.
* Four nights superior quality hotel accommodation including breakfasts and taxes
* Coach transfers between Frankfurt Airport and Bad Nauheim
* A guided walking tour of the Elvis sights of Bad Nauheim
* Train ride to Frankfurt (Christmas Markets)
* Visits to the Christmas Markets in Rudesheim and Frankfurt
*Visits to Steinfurth and Bad Homburg
* Driver gratuities
* The services of an experienced Elvis Travel Service Tour Manager
It is mandatory that all passengers have suffcient travel insurance. Cover is not e_ective until the premium has been paid
and your application approved by the insurers.
Flights
The flights will be economy class on British Airways or
Lufthansa and the tour price is based on fares current at the
time of printing this brochure.
Your flight timings will be advised to you on your Confirmation-
Invoice. Please note we are able to provide flights from
other regional airports but only if the timings fall in line with
those of the main London flights.
For details of these please call us on 020 8742 8299.
Travel Documents
Upon receipt of your deposit (and obviously subject to places
being available) you will be sent a Confirmation-Invoice.
Approximately two weeks before departure you will be sent a
Travel Wallet containing your E-Ticket/s, baggage tags, a final
detailed itinerary and tour joining instructions.
Exchange Rates
The tour price is based on the rate of exchange as of
November 2023
£1 Sterling = 1.13 Euros.
Exchange Rates
The tour price is based on the rate of exchange of £1 Sterling being equal to €1.14 Euros.
Passports and Visas
A passport issued by the UK or a member of the European Union and valid for at least 6 months after the return date of travel for this tour. No Visas (or vaccinations) are required by British
Citizens although it is likely that the European Union will have introduced a Visa Waiver system (similar to that of the USA although probably even easier to obtain) by the time these tours depart
and so we will advise you of any change in requirements in ample time before departure. Holders of other countries Passports should check with the German and French Embassies with regard to Visa
requirements.
Telephone Enquiries and How to Book
To check the availability on these tours or to make a booking please call the Elvis Travel Service on 01473 621 564 or our agents ‘America as you like it’ on 020 8742 8299 (Monday to Friday 9:15am –
5:00pm).
Payment Schedule
A deposit of £300 per person is required when you make your booking and the balance needs to be paid a minimum of 12 weeks before departure. Payments can be made by Debit or Credit Card or by bank
transfer.
Bonding
Our tours are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under America as you like it’s ATOL 2966. America as you like it, 2 Oxford House, 24 Oxford Road North, London W4 4DH
RESPONSIBILITY
The tours in this brochure are the responsibility of ‘America as you like it’. Your Contract is subject to their Reservation Conditions which are available by post by calling 020 8742
8299.