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Step into the joy of Christmas with the beautiful streets of Vienna and Prague as your backdrop. Punch and chestnut stands draw customers with seasonal treats and stallholders get shoppers in the Christmas spirit with handcrafted goods.
| TRAVEL DATE | PRICE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | from $2,799 CDN | Per Person |
| DAY | DATE | PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Dec 4 | Vienna, Austria |
| 2 | Tue Dec 5 | Vienna, Austria |
| 3 | Wed Dec 6 | Salzburg, Austria |
| 4 | Thu Dec 7 | Vienna, Austria |
| 5 | Fri Dec 8 | Vienna to Prague |
| 6 | Sat Dec 9 | Prague |
| 7 | Sun Dec 10 | Prague |
| 8 | Mon Dec 11 | Prague |
| 9 | Tue Dec 12 | Prague |
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN VIENNA
Arrival in Vienna and take a transfer to the city centre of Vienna, before checking into your hotel. Austria’s capital, Vienna, offers a blend of imperial traditions, music, and endearing charm. A city that inspires with the old and the new alike, and always has a cozy place available in a coffee house or wine tavern. Appreciate your first day in the city talking a walk along the Ringstrasse (Ring Road) and tuck into a local coffeehouse along the way to sample a slice of the Vienna’s famous sachertorte.
Accommodation : Vienna for 4 nights at Hotel Mercure Biedermeier 4* (or similar)
DAY 2 – VIENNA – HALF-DAY CITY TOUR
After breakfast, embark on a half-day city tour of Vienna. The sightseeing tour takes you to Ringstrasse boulevard, where you pass many popular tourist attractions. First see the impressive Vienna State Opera. It is home of the famous “Opera Ball” which takes place every year. Not far from the Opera, the grand Hofburg Palace is located, the former winter residence of the imperial family. Next you will see the monumental buildings of the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. Further sights on the tour are the neoclassical Parliament, the acclaimed Burgtheater and the striking City Hall. On arrival at Schönbrunn Palace the guided tour starts at once (entrance included), no need to wait for Austria’s most popular tourist attraction! The former imperial summer residence is a listed World Heritage Site and attracts millions of people from all over the world every year. We visit the historic staterooms and see how the imperial family once lived. You will also have time to take a stroll through the palace gardens or enjoy a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of delicious apple strudel. The city tour ends at the Vienna State Opera. The rest of your day is at leisure – we suggest exploring some of the many Christmas markets around the city.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 3 – VIENNA – FULL DAY EXCURSION TO SALZBURG
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before taking a full-day excursion to the City of Music, Salzburg. Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this city is dominated by churches, castles, and palaces. Its picturesque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its art, culture, and history. Return to Vienna at the end of the day and perhaps enjoy dinner at a local Viennese “heurige” or wine tavern. They offer a legendary comfortable atmosphere, entertainment, fine Viennese wines, and fitting culinary accompaniment.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 4 – VIENNA – FREE DAY
Today is a free day in Vienna. Take the opportunity to step into the joy of Christmas markets with the beautiful streets of Vienna as your backdrop. Punch and chestnut stands draw customers with seasonal treats and stallholders get shoppers in the Christmas spirit with handcrafted goods.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 5 – VIENNA – PRAGUE
After breakfast, transfer to Prague (by bus or train, according to the number of participants), the “City of a Hundred Spires”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Explore the city a bit on your own or seek out a local Christmas market near your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Prague for 4 nights at the Hotel Majestic Plaza Prague 4* (or similar)
DAY 6- PRAGUE – HALF-DAY GRAND TOUR OF PRAGUE
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a half-day Grand Tour of Prague. During this tour you are going to see all the most interesting historical sights of Prague; Admire the Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, the National Museum and Charles Square. It is followed by a ride along the beautiful riverside, across the River Vltava to Prague Castle. There will be a 20–30-minute stop to appreciate the views and take photos before the bus takes you to the city centre to the Old Town Square. After a short break, the bus takes you to the pier of Vltava River for a 1-hour boat cruise. The tour ends at 15:00 at the Vltava embarkment. For dinner, we suggest trying out a traditional restaurant to sample meat specialties, traditional sweets, and delicious Czech beer.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 7 – PRAGUE – FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO CESKY KRUMLOV
After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to Cesky Krumlov. When you arrive in Cesky Krumlov, you will be captivated at first glance by the monumental panorama of the chateau here, which rises above the picturesque Renaissance architecture of the adjacent little town. Discovering the historical centre will, thanks to its inimitable medieval character, leave you in no doubt as to why this city is one of the gems included on the UNESCO list.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 8 – PRAGUE – FREE DAY
Today, enjoy a day at leisure in Prague. Take this opportunity to take in Prague’s several Christmas Markets. Experience the festively decorated stalls, special atmosphere, carols and delicious food and drinks, such as mulled wine, trdelnik (a warm crispy rolled pastry topped with sugar, cinnamon and crushed almonds or other nuts). Later, appreciate an evening musical concert performed in one of Prague’s beautiful churches* (transfer not included).
*Note: the concert may be in Vienna, depending on the schedule
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 9 – DEPARTURE FROM PRAGUE
Unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye to Prague. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
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