Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany
9 Days from $1,503 per person
Step into a white Christmas wonderland and fall under the spell of three of Europe's most spectacular cities.
Overview
Step into a white Christmas wonderland and fall under the spell of three of Europe's most spectacular cities.
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Day 1: Your Journey Begins
Board your overnight flight to Europe (please ask about our great deals).
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Day 2: Welcome to Kraków
Transfers for the hotel depart Kraków Airport at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. At 5:00 pm, meet your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and dinner. Afterwards, walk around the magnificent Cloth Hall in the Market Square and the festive Christmas Market.
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Day 3: Kraków
Ascend Wawel Hill with your Local Expert to see the Renaissance castle and visit the cathedral. Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to see Ghetto Square and remains of the Ghetto Wall. Explore the Christmas Market.
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Day 4: Wrocław, the Venice of Poland
Continue to Wrocław and enjoy an orientation of the historic main square.
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Day 5: Kutná Hora and Prague
Head for Kutná Hora and visit the Sedlac Chapel, decorated with human bones! Continue to Prague.
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Day 6: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
With your Local Expert, see the Vltava River from the heights of Prague Castle. Then explore Prague's colorful Christmas Market.
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Day 7: Dresden and Berlin
In Dresden, gaze up at the Frauenkirche. See the colossal "Procession of the Dukes" mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace with a guide.
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Day 8: The Spirit of Berlin
Join a Local Expert to see the highlights of Berlin.
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Day 9: Auf Wiedersehen Berlin
Departure transfers arrive at Berlin airport at 7:00 am and 10:00 am.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Add air to your reservation
Let our Air Specialists handle your air reservations. We have direct access to the most current airfare routes and prices, so you’ll get the best value available when we book your flights. We never charge a booking fee and you’ll enjoy the flexibility to pay for air 60-90 days prior to departure.
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Definite Departure
| Depart Date | Return Date | Price | Discount | Availability | Price | ||
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| 24 Nov 18 | 2 Dec 18 | $1,625$1,503pp | Early PaymentPay by Aug 30 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 3 Dec 18 | 11 Dec 18 | $1,625$1,503pp | Early PaymentPay by Aug 30 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 8 Dec 18 | 16 Dec 18 | $1,625$1,503pp | Early PaymentPay by Aug 30 | Request Quote Book Now | |||
| 10 Dec 18 | 18 Dec 18 |
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$1,625$1,503pp | Early PaymentPay by Aug 30 | Request Quote Book Now |
Price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
Single Room Supplement: from $400 per person.
Gratuities: Option to pre-pay gratuities for Travel Director and Driver $92 per person.
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Sightseeing with Local Experts
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Professional Travel Director
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WIFI on Coach and in Hotels
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VIP Access
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Personal Flight Options
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Most Meals
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Hotel Tips
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Expertly Selected Hotels
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Cultural Enrichment
Meal Summary
7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB); plus 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 2 Three-course table d’hôte Dinners (DW) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.
Included Highlights
Festivals
- Christmas Markets: Lose yourself in the festive atmosphere of Christmas, were you can shop for local delicacies and try the heart-warming Gluhwein.
Signature Experiences
- Berlin: With a Local Expert see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall and the beautifully restored Reichstag Building.
- Prague: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and savor a steaming mug of Svarak, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelnik pastry.
Top Rated Highlights
- Kutná Hora: Step into the macabre world of the Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Church of Bones.
- Krakow: Take in the ambiance with a walk around the magnificent Cloth Hall in the Market Square to see the Christmas Market. Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Old Podgorze to see Ghetto Square and remains of the Ghetto Wall.
- Wroclaw: Be delighted with the thousands of twinkling lights adorning the market in the historic main square of Rynek.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Add air to your reservation
Let our Air Specialists handle your air reservations. We have direct access to the most current airfare routes and prices, so you’ll get the best value available when we book your flights. We never charge a booking fee and you’ll enjoy the flexibility to pay for air 60-90 days prior to departure.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Add air to your reservation
Let our Air Specialists handle your air reservations. We have direct access to the most current airfare routes and prices, so you’ll get the best value available when we book your flights. We never charge a booking fee and you’ll enjoy the flexibility to pay for air 60-90 days prior to departure.
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Passports and Visas
U.S. citizens traveling to the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany must have a current passport valid for six months beyond the conclusion of their trip. You can find information on how to apply for a passport here, and how to renew a passport here. No visa is required for U.S. citizens entering these countries.
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Currency
The currency in the Czech Republic is the Koruna, in Germany is the Euro, and in Poland is the Zloty. While it’s a good idea to bring some money for when you first arrive on your trip, you’ll usually find a better exchange rate in your destination. The most convenient way to obtain cash is to use your ATM card at local banks. We recommend you also bring a valid credit card for purchases while you are traveling. It is important that you inform your financial institutions of your travel plans before you leave home so they don’t flag your purchases as potentially fraudulent charges.
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Cuisine
If you like meat and potatoes, chances are you’ll love the food in the Czech Republic. The country is also known for its long-standing tradition for beer. Most towns have at least one brewery, so it’s no surprise that the Czech consume more beer per capita than any other country. Poland offers even more rich and hearty. Be sure to sample the variety of delicious Pierogi dumplings stuffed with potatoes and cheese, mushrooms, meat, and even fruit. And in Germany, don’t miss the variety of bratwurst with sauerkraut, cold cuts, spätzle, potato dumplings, and black forest cake.
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Packing
We suggest packing a variety of lightweight clothing items that can be layered to save space in your suitcase and give you more options for how to dress. It’s important to bring comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket. For more helpful information please refer to our Packing Tips & Packing List.
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Tipping
When dining out it’s appropriate to leave up to 10 percent gratuity for good service at restaurants.
At the end of your guided vacation, it’s customary to offer your motor coach driver and Travel Director a gratuity. We recommend €3.00 per person/per day for your driver and €5.00 per person/per day for your Travel Director. Recommended gratuity for a Local Host and Local Specialist is 1-2 euros per person, paid at the conclusion of each guided visit. A convenient option is to prepay your tips before your departure
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Baggage
Baggage on our trips is restricted to one large suitcase per person with dimensions not exceeding 30x19x10 inches and a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You are also permitted one piece of hand luggage, which should be small enough to fit under your coach seat or on the small overhead shelf compartment. Please note that luggage with an adjustable handle and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartment of the coach. Hotel porterage is included in your vacation.
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Health and Fitness
You will need to be comfortable on your feet, walking and standing for up to three hours in various weather conditions. All of our vacations involve walking, often on cobblestone and uneven surfaces in historic city centers. In order to get the most out of your vacation you need to be able to comfortably walk 1-3 miles unassisted in one day, be in good condition and be able to keep pace with the group.
If you need any medications, it is important that you bring enough to last you the whole trip and keep them in your carry-on bag while you travel.
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Insurance
We highly recommend our optional Travel Protection Plan, which allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before departure. The plan also includes trip interruption, baggage loss or delay, and medical and emergency assistance. Click here for a summary of coverage details, terms and conditions.
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30 Day Refund Guarantee
We promise you’ll enjoy a stress-free travel experience from the minute you start your vacation planning or we’ll refund your deposit. Make your reservation with a $350 deposit. If you change your mind for any reason within 30 days of booking, we’ll offer you a full refund.
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Add air to your reservation
Let our Air Specialists handle your air reservations. We have direct access to the most current airfare routes and prices, so you’ll get the best value available when we book your flights. We never charge a booking fee and you’ll enjoy the flexibility to pay for air 60-90 days prior to departure.
