Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague and Germany
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Take your taste buds on a tour of the Czech Republic, discover the food markets of Prague, explore the Kraków Christmas Market in the city’s Old Town district, and indulge in Berlin. Setting out from Kraków, get a sense of Poland’s old-world charm with your Local Expert as you ascend Wawel Hill to the Renaissance castle and cathedral—the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. Known as the Venice of Poland, Wrocław is a wonder to behold with its 150 bridges spanning five rivers and twelve islands, not to mention the Baroque grandeur of the Rynek Christmas markets. In the German capital, see what remains of the Berlin Wall, admire the painstakingly restored Reichstag and soak up the festive magic among the market stalls of Gendarmenmarkt Square.
Trip Code: W530M26
Start Location
Krakow (undefined)
End Location
Berlin (undefined)
Duration
11 days
Countries Visited
Poland, Czech Republic, Germany
Trip Type
Christmas Markets
Itinerary Type
Classic
Theme
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Season
-
Booking Status
Available
Trip Highlights
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
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Top Rated Highlights
- Kraków: Take in the ambience with a walk around the magnificent Cloth Hall in the Market Square to see the Christmas Market.
- Kraków: Join your Local Expert to trace Kraków’s development around Rynek Główny and the streets that formed the city’s medieval core. You’ll see the layers of architecture shaped by royal patronage, mercantile guilds and university life, noting how each period left its mark on the Old Town’s pattern.
- Kraków: Visit Wawel Cathedral with your Local Expert, stepping inside the burial place of Poland’s monarchs and statesmen. You’ll see chapels added across successive dynasties and the cathedral where Karol Wojtyła, later Pope John Paul II, served as Archbishop of Kraków.
- Wrocław: Rated as one of the finest in Europe, Wrocław’s Christmas Market offers a delightful, fairy-tale charm. Enjoy an orientation of the market, located in Rynek, the historic main square which is surrounded by Baroque splendour and adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Spend time exploring the vast array of stalls bursting with local crafts and tasty treats.
- Dresden: Your guided tour with a Local Expert shows you the Frauenkirche, the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. You'll also learn about the traditional German Christmas Pyramids.
- Berlin: Join your Local Expert to explore Berlin’s imperial and contemporary character. Drive along the Ku’damm, once the heart of West Berlin, and pause at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, its ruined spire a striking peace monument. Pass through the Tiergarten to the Reichstag, then continue to the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera and Museum Island, home to Berlin’s oldest museum complex.
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Authentic Dining
- Kraków: Dine in a local restaurant with your Travel Director and fellow travellers, enjoying regional dishes and relaxed conversation that marks the beginning of your travels together.
- Prague: Begin your Dine-Around evening in Prague with a steaming soup and a taste of pear brandy or Becherovka - the herbal liqueur traditionally made in Karlovy Vary. Then, at a local tavern, enjoy classic beef goulash with bread dumplings and wine. Afterwards, walk on the Charles Bridge and explore the Christmas market in Kampa, where mulled wine and a Czech festive treat await.
- Prague: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and savour a steaming mug of Svařák, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry.
- Berlin: Enjoy a dinner with delightful German cuisine and wine at a local restaurant.
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Make Travel Matter
- Wrocław: Get a taste of the forgotten varieties of gingerbread, traditional from Lower Silesia region. Using only local ingredients sourced from the nearby farms, these treats are a true delight and revive a lost regional tradition. Get a taste of forgotten varieties of gingerbread, traditional from Lower Silesia region. Using only local ingredients, these treats are a true delight. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Insight Choice
- Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague, and visit the Old-New Synagogue and the Jewish cemetery.
- Prague: Explore Prague with your Local Expert, walk the courtyards of the Castle, and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. The city is then yours to explore. Maybe take a river cruise through the heart of the city, or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route?
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Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague, and visit the Old-New Synagogue and the Jewish cemetery.
- Prague: Explore Prague with your Local Expert, walk the courtyards of the Castle, and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. The city is then yours to explore. Maybe take a river cruise through the heart of the city, or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route?
What's Included in Your Tour
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
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Authentic Dining
• Kraków: Dine in a local restaurant with your Travel Director and fellow travellers, enjoying regional dishes and relaxed conversation that marks the beginning of your travels together
• Prague: Begin your Dine-Around evening in Prague with a steaming soup and a taste of pear brandy or Becherovka - the herbal liqueur traditionally made in Karlovy Vary
• Then, at a local tavern, enjoy classic beef goulash with bread dumplings and wine
• Afterwards, walk on the Charles Bridge and explore the Christmas market in Kampa, where mulled wine and a Czech festive treat await
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• Prague: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and savour a steaming mug of Svařák, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry
- Berlin: Enjoy a dinner with delightful German cuisine and wine at a local restaurant.
Itinerary
Tour Dates & Pricing
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