Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany - Small Group, Winter
Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany - Small Group, Winter
$2895
Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany - Small Group, Winter
8 Days Starting in Krakow, Poland and ending in Berlin, Germany
Visiting: Kraków, Wrocław, Prague, Dresden, Berlin
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Tour code:
SW530N20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting Christmas markets of Poland, Prague, and Germany with this small group winter tour. Begin in Kraków, where you'll explore the historic Cloth Hall and the festive market stalls. Ascend Wawel Hill and wander through the medieval heart of the city. In Wroclaw, delight in the fairy-tale charm of its renowned Christmas market. Cross into the Czech Republic to discover Prague's vibrant markets and iconic landmarks, including the Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Savor traditional Czech pastries and mulled wine. Continue to Dresden, where you'll marvel at the Frauenkirche and explore the city's festive offerings. Conclude your adventure in Berlin, experiencing the city's rich history and vibrant Christmas spirit. With expert local guides, authentic dining experiences, and a focus on sustainable travel, this tour promises an unforgettable holiday season filled with culture, history, and festive cheer.
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. Taste Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry.
- 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?
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: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic holy grail.
- Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill accompanied by your Local Expert.
- Wroclaw: Rated as one of the finest in Europe, Wroclaw’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 splendor 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: You Local Expert provides a tour of this vibrant city. Drive along the Ku'Damm, passing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and through Tiergarten to the Reichstag building. See the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House and visit Alexanderplatz.
Make Travel Matter
Wroclaw: 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. This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities.
Authentic Dining
Kraków: Delight in Polish specialties during a delicious meal in the heart of the city.
Prague: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and savor a steaming mug of Svarák, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry.
Berlin: Enjoy a dinner with delightful German cuisine and wine at a local, family-run restaurant, complete with music and Grossmunster.
Insight Choice
Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague. Taste Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry.
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?
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Kraków
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Kraków
Meals Included: Dinner
Transfers for your hotel depart from Kraków airport. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers at 17:00 for a Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant. Afterwards, get your first taste of Polish old-world charm with a walk around the magnificent Cloth Hall in the Market Square. Wrapped in romantic gabled townhouses and Gothic spires, the festive Christmas Market stalls are a Disneyesque dream, offering all sorts of delicacies and delights - from Highland woollen slippers to amber jewelery from the Baltic. Maybe try the traditional oscypek cheese with cranberries, a delicacy from the Tatra mountains?
Day 2: Kraków Relaxed Start
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Kraków
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ascend Wawel Hill with your Local Expert to see the Renaissance castle and visit the cathedral – the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. Then cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Old Podgórze, the Old Town, to see Ghetto Square and remains of the Ghetto Wall. The rest of the day is at leisure or perhaps choose to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine? There is time to explore the traditional Christmas Market located in the Old Town's historic district. You'll find yourself immersed in festive spirit as you shop for authentic Christmas decorations, gifts, toys and tasty treats.
Day 3: Wrocław, The Venice Of Poland
Location: Wrocław
Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Hotel, Wroclaw
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit Auschwitz before your journey to the city of Wrocław, known as the Venice of Poland, made up of five rivers, 12 islands and over 150 bridges. 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 splendor and adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you taste delicious gingerbread. Using only local ingredients, they are baked following the traditional recipes of Lower Silesia region. Spend time exploring the vast array of stalls bursting with local crafts and tasty treats.
Day 4: Onwards To Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: Royal, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave your hotel in Wroclaw and cross the Czech border, continuing your travels to the historic capital of Prague.
Day 5: Prague, City Of A Hundred Spires Relaxed Start
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: Royal, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert through the Jewish Quarter and hear about the history, traditions and legends of the Jewish people. Then, down at the Old Town Square, Prague’s colorful Christmas Market contrasts with the Gothic skyline. Beneath a giant Christmas tree, draped in a blaze of lights, locals browse the decorative wooden stalls. Meet a local stallholder and savor a glass of Svařák, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry.
Day 6: Dresden And Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Dresden
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the German border to Dresden. Gaze up at the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Your guided exploration with a Local Expert will continue past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. During your free time perhaps seek out the delicious Christstollen, a Christmas cake recipe dating back to medieval times, or shop for a traditional Christmas pyramid. Then journey on to Berlin.
Day 7: The Spirit Of Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Expert to see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, and the beautifully-restored Reichstag building. Feel free to soak up the Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas magic, at the Gendarmenmarkt, which is Berlin’s most magnificent square. In the evening, join your friends for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer at a local restaurant.
Day 8: Auf Wiedersehen Berlin
Location: Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your journey draws to a close after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Berlin airport.
What's Included
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Prague, including a stroll through the Jewish Quarter with a Local Expert and tasting Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry.
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Top Rated Highlights
Experience guided tours and local insights in Kraków, Wroclaw, Dresden, and Berlin, including visits to historic sites and Christmas markets.
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Make Travel Matter
Enjoy a taste of traditional gingerbread in Wroclaw, made with local ingredients, supporting sustainable cities and communities.
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Authentic Dining
Delight in local specialties with meals in Kraków, Prague, and Berlin, including traditional mulled wine and pastries at Christmas markets.
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Insight Choice
Explore Prague with options to visit the Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral or learn about the Jewish Quarter with a Local Expert.
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Dining Summary
Includes 4 Dinners with Wine and 7 Breakfasts.
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Accommodation
Stay at selected hotels in Kraków, Wroclaw, Prague, and Berlin.
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Transfers
Transfers from Kraków airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Berlin airport are included.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Some activities, such as visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine, are optional and not included in the tour price.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Mode of Transport
Travel seamlessly with transfers from Kraków airport, cross-country journeys to Wroclaw, Prague, Dresden, and Berlin, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at Vienna House Andel's Cracow in Kraków, Radisson Blu Hotel in Wroclaw, Royal in Prague, and Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center in Berlin, offering a blend of modern amenities and local charm.
Dining Summary
4 Dinner with Wine (DW)7 Breakfast (B)
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences can I expect in Wrocław during the tour?
In Wrocław, you will experience the delightful fairy-tale charm of one of Europe's finest Christmas Markets. You will also have a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience by tasting delicious gingerbread made from local ingredients, following traditional recipes from the Lower Silesia region.
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What activities are available in Prague during the tour?
In Prague, you have the option to explore the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral, or join a Local Expert to stroll through the Jewish Quarter and learn about the history and legends of the Jewish community. You will also visit the colorful Christmas Market in the Old Town Square, where you can meet a local stallholder and enjoy a glass of Svařák, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry.
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What can I expect to see during the guided tour in Dresden?
During the guided tour in Dresden, you will see the Frauenkirche, the 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House, and Zwinger Palace. You will also have free time to explore and perhaps try the traditional Christstollen, a Christmas cake, or shop for a Christmas pyramid.
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What is included in the Berlin tour?
In Berlin, you will join a Local Expert to see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, and the beautifully-restored Reichstag building. You will also have the opportunity to experience the Christmas magic at the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin's most magnificent square.
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What kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of dining experiences such as a Welcome Dinner with wine in Kraków, a meal with Polish specialties, a chance to savor traditional mulled wine and Trdelník pastry in Prague, and a festive Celebration Dinner with wine in Berlin.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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