7 days tour

Christmas Markets: Czech Republic & Germany

Christmas Markets: Czech Republic & Germany

This tour includes:

Meals

6 breakfasts 3 dinners

Accommodation

- 6 nights in hand-picked accommodation

Transport

Premium mini-coach transportation

Others

Explore the Striezelmarkt in Dresden โ€“ Germanyโ€™s oldest Christmas market Discover traditional Ore Mountain Christmas decorations with a handicraft manufacturer Enjoy the famous spa and thermal springs of Karlovy Vary

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Itinerary of your trip Christmas Markets: Czech Republic & Germany

  • Day 1 Day 1: Prague (Czech Republic)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Prague (Czech Republic)

      Our enchanting Christmas journey through Saxony and Bohemia will begin amidst the cobblestone streets of medieval Prague. After settling into our hotel, weโ€™ll get to know one another better over a delicious welcome meal. Hereโ€™s to the incredible adventure ahead! Accommodation: Miss Sophieโ€™s Downtown (or similar)

      Meals:
      - Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Prague โ€“ Melnรญk โ€“ Dresden (Germany)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Prague โ€“ Melnรญk โ€“ Dresden (Germany)

      After a hearty breakfast, weโ€™ll begin with a locally guided walking tour of the city โ€“ complete with a visit to the festive Christmas market, of course. After taking lunch at our leisure, weโ€™ll move on to Melnรญk. Here, weโ€™ll dive straight into proceedings with a tour of the hilltop castle โ€“ with plenty of time to stroll the grand rooms and browse the 17th-century map collection. The afternoon will see us arriving in historic Dresden, where weโ€™ll enjoy a free evening to explore the cityโ€™s gastronomic delights or relax at our hand-picked hotel. Accommodation: INNSIDE Dresden (or similar)

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 3 Day 3: Dresden โ€“ Wackerbarth Castle โ€“ Dresden
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Dresden โ€“ Wackerbarth Castle โ€“ Dresden

      This morning weโ€™ll learn more about a Dresden Christmas tradition with a visit to a local Stollen bakery. The delicious seasonal treat is said to date back to 1329 โ€“ when the regionโ€™s bakers entered it into a competition organised by the Bishop of Nauruburg. Later, weโ€™ll board a steam engine for a scenic ride along the LรถรŸnitzgrundbahn railway. Our next stop? Wackerbarth Castle, where weโ€™ll gain an insight into the winemaking process on a tour of the vineyards and wine cellar โ€“ sampling a tipple or two as we go, of course. Weโ€™ll round off the day back in Dresden, where weโ€™ll savour some free time to explore the Striezelmarkt: Germanyโ€™s oldest Christmas market. With twinkling lights, bustling stalls and the scent of mulled wine in the air, thereโ€™s no better place to soak up the Christmas spirit. Accommodation: INNSIDE Dresden (or similar)

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 4 Day 4: Dresden โ€“ Freiberg And Seiffen โ€“ Neuhausen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Dresden โ€“ Freiberg And Seiffen โ€“ Neuhausen

      After breakfast, weโ€™ll bid farewell to Dresden and move on to Freiberg โ€“ where weโ€™ll explore the Cathedral of St Mary on a guided tour. Then: our journey will continue as we make tracks to Seiffen, where thereโ€™s a visit to a handicraft manufacturer in store. Here, weโ€™ll discover the stories and craft techniques behind traditional Ore Mountain folk art figurines โ€“ including delightful nutcrackers, Christmas pyramids and candle arches. Tonight, weโ€™ll dine together at our hotel in Neuhausen. Accommodation: Schlosshotel Purschenstein (or similar)

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Neuhausen โ€“ Annaberg-Buchholz โ€“ Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Neuhausen โ€“ Annaberg-Buchholz โ€“ Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic)

      At Annaberg-Buchholz, weโ€™ll spend the morning delving into the areaโ€™s history at the Ore Mountain Museum โ€“ with exhibitions dedicated to mining, early modern art and local crafts. In the museumโ€™s courtyard weโ€™ll find the entrance to the silver mine โ€“ where weโ€™ll have the opportunity to gain a unique insight into its fascinating history. After topping up our energy levels with a โ€˜Bergmansschmausโ€™ (a traditional minerโ€™s snack), weโ€™ll move on Karlovy Vary: our home for the next two nights. This evening, weโ€™ll be free to seek out a local restaurant for dinner or relax back at the hotel. Accommodation: EA Hotel Atlantic Palace (or similar)

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 6 Day 6: Karlovy Vary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Karlovy Vary

      Today weโ€™ll step out onto the streets of Karlovy Vary on a guided tour before setting our sights on the Hot Spring Colonnade. Home of the gushing Vrรญdlo geyser, here weโ€™ll go underground to see how the thermal water is drawn, distributed and regulated. Then: onwards to the Jan Becher Museum where weโ€™ll learn the history behind Becherovka, a famous Czech herbal liqueur. After a tasting session, the rest of the day will be yours to spend as you please (with the chance to use the spa and thermal springs) before we come together for tonightโ€™s farewell dinner. Accommodation: EA Hotel Atlantic Palace (or similar)

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Karlovy Vary โ€“ Pilsen โ€“ Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Karlovy Vary โ€“ Pilsen โ€“ Prague

      After leaving Karlovy Vary behind us, our first stop of the day will be Pilsen. Here weโ€™ll be lucky enough to visit the Pilsen brewery: where Pilsner Urquell beer was born 175 years ago. After touring the bottling facility and exploring the three brewhouses, weโ€™ll round off our tour in the historic cellars โ€“ where weโ€™ll have the chance to taste the beer for ourselves. Back in the capital later this afternoon, weโ€™ll say our goodbyes.

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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