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Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe 2026 - 21 Days (from Paris to Prague)

21 days
From Paris to Prague
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris
    • Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame de Paris
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to the Louvre
    • Christmas markets in Paris
    • Stroll down Champs-Élysées
    • Galeries Lafayette window displays
    • Tastes of Paris (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Louvre
    Galeries Lafayette
  4. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome reception and dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal cruise on Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas market
    • Christmas traditions in Europe lecture on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • On-board performance

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim coffee
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
  8. Day 8

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit to Würzburg Residence (UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bishop Residence)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to the Christmas market at Thurn and Taxis Palace grounds
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  13. Day 13

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus Fortress
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
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  16. Day 16

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Episcopal Summer Palace
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  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hungarian farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show
    • Traditional Hungarian farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    • Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
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  18. Day 18

    Budapest to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  19. Day 19

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague
    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Lobkowicz Palace
  20. Day 20

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Prague Christmas markets
    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
  21. Day 21

    Prague to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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