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Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe 2026|2027

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From Prague to Amsterdam
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  • Aerial view of a city with a river and distinctive architecture.
  • Classic canal houses reflecting in the water on a bright day.
  • A panoramic view of a city with multiple bridges crossing a river.
  • Scenic view of a river with a cityscape illuminated at sunset.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Lobkowicz Palace
  3. Day 3

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Danube River
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Hall
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  8. Day 8

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  9. Day 9

    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
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  10. Day 10

    Regensburg - Kelheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn und Taxis Palace
    Main-Danube Canal
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
  12. Day 12

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    New Residence
    Altenburg Castle
  13. Day 13

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienkapelle
    Würzburg Town Hall
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  14. Day 14

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Miltenberg
    Tauber Valley
  15. Day 15

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  16. Day 16

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
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  18. Day 18

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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