Compare Christmas in Vienna & Prague for the Single Traveller by Just Go! Holidays vs European Rhapsody - Start Amsterdam, Small Group by Insight Vacations
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| Duration | 8 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 1,052 | $ 3,885 |
| Price Per Day | $ 132 | $ 353 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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Join us on a fantastic yuletide break to Vienna and Prague, where you can relax and enjoy the Christmas festivities in the company of like-minded people in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This is a magical time of year to visit these beautiful capital cities with Christmas trees adorning the historic squares and twinkling lights bringing the fine buildings to life. |
Experience the finest Europe has to offer as you take to the stage with Viennese Waltz dance lessons in Vienna, lose yourself on the Romantic Road in Rothenburg and satisfy your appetite in Hungary with a fine dining dinner cruise in Budapest. Led by local experts, your experience will rival the aristocrats of yesteryear in the famed Carinthian Lake District. After checking in at your exclusive, private boat access hotel, dinner is served at La Fenice before twilight night caps at Café Florian—the premier cocktail bar in Venice. Sample a little pomp and circumstance with the Bavarian grandeur of Germany's Würzburg Residenz and in Vienna, tread in the footsteps of your local Travel Director with a chance to take a private tour of Maria Theresa's awesome Schönbrunn Palace. |
Day 1:
Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in Germany.
Day 2:
Cross the border into Austria, reaching our hotel in Vienna in time for dinner.
Day 3: Christmas Eve - Vienna’s Old Town, traditional Viennese café & dinner in a traditional wine tavern
We enjoy a guided walking tour that introduces us to the beautiful Old Town of Vienna. Vienna’s historic centre is rich in grand buildings and monuments and is especially pretty at Christmas when the streets are brightly illuminated. Afterwards, we shelter ourselves from the cold in a traditional Viennese café where we enjoy some festive treats including coffee, liqueur and Sachertorte.
This evening, we enjoy an evening meal in a traditional wine tavern (Heurige) that includes wine and live Viennese music.
Day 4: Christmas Day - Classical concert in a Viennese palace
We enjoy a relaxing day in Vienna which includes Christmas Day lunch at a local restaurant followed by a light dinner back at our hotel. We round off this special day with a classical concert in a Viennese palace including a glass of sparkling wine.
Day 5: Boxing Day - Vienna to Prague via Brno
Leaving Vienna, we cross the border into the Czech Republic, stopping en-route in Brno, the country’s second largest city where we enjoy lunch. Highlights include Spilberk Castle and Saint Peter and Paul’s Cathedral on Petrov Hill. Later, we arrive at our Prague hotel where we stay for the next two nights.
Day 6: Prague Castle & Prague Old Town
We start the morning with a guided tour of Prague Castle sat imposingly above the city. Dating back to the 9th century, it is the largest castle complex in the world and is made up of a number of magnificent buildings including palaces, churches, gardens and defense towers. After our tour we enjoy lunch in the castle area. In the afternoon, we take a guided tour of Prague’s Old Town. Highlights include the Old Town Square with its ancient buildings such as the Old Town Hall with its Astronomical Clock that has been keeping time since 1410.
Day 7:
Travel to our overnight hotel in Germany.
Day 8:
Continue on to Calais for our return ferry home.
Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam
Welcome to Amsterdam, enjoy a day of leisure. Join your Travel Director at 17:00 for a Welcome Reception. Mingle and get to know your fellow travellers as you cruise along some of the many quaint, tree-lined canals, to explore the heart of the Old City, before enjoying a pleasant evening of dinner and wine at a local restaurant.
Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam.
Dinner with Wine
Day 2: Rhine Valley to Würzburg
Relax with a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley to Würzburg. See the mighty Marienburg Fortress – the immense baroque palace of the Prince Bishops and one of the most important landmarks in Germany. On arrival, visit the imposing Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a Local Expert. Marvel at intricate decorations and lavish staterooms boasting with French, Austrian and Venetian influences.
Maritim Hotel Würzburg.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 3: Rothenburg and Golden Prague
In the morning venture to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Continue east to the Czech border, passing the town of Pilsen renowned for its beer, before reaching the Golden City of Prague. In the evening, perhaps take a river cruise through the heart of the city?
Hotel Royal Prague.
Breakfast
Day 4: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
Join a Local Expert in the morning for guided sightseeing of one of the most beautiful and intact historic centres in Europe. Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to explore the Castle District . Alternatively, walk through the Jewish Quarter and taste delicious Trdelník. Then, the city is all yours to explore with the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps you may choose to rummage through the renowned antique shops?
Hotel Royal Prague.
Breakfast
Day 5: Through Bohemia to Budapest
Start the day with a journey through the beautiful forested countryside of Bohemia. Travel to Hungary, following the River Danube to Budapest.In the evening, join a Local Expert to enjoy a scenic dinner cruise, gliding past UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The city’s spectacular nighttime beauty earns it the nickname 'Pearl of the Danube’.
Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 6: The flavours of Budapest
Drive along the beautiful Andrassy Avenue to Heroes' Square. Stand atop Gellért Hill where the colossal Liberty Statue stands in front of the Citadella watching over the city. Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda and admire sweeping views from the Fisherman’s Bastion with a Local Expert. Marvel at extensive panoramic views as you look out over the famous river dividing Buda and Pest - the two sides linked by the mighty Chain Bridge and the elegant, newer Elizabeth Bridge. Continue your travels, past the Turul Monument, a large eagle statue overlooking the town of Tatabanya, to the Austrian border and through pleasant farming country to the imperial capital of Vienna.
Hilton Vienna Park.
Breakfast
Day 7: Vienna and the Habsburgs
In the morning, there is the option to join a private tour of Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Later, join your Local Expert for a walk through Innere Stadt, the first district and historic core of Vienna. Get your camera ready for a drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital's architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament building.Sit down for traditional coffee and delicious treats and mingle with locals at a cosy café.
Hilton Vienna Park.
Breakfast
Day 8: Along the shores of Lake Wörthersee to Venice
This day's route takes you past quiet villages, through Styria's forested mountains and into the Carinthian Lake District. Continue past Europe's warmest lake, the Wörthersee, to cross into Italy near Tarvisio. Then follow mountain valleys and cascading streams down to the Veneto Plain en route to the unique city of Venice. Arrive by private boat to your hotel. Sip a cocktail at Caffe Florian, whilst you are serenaded by an ensemble of talented musicians. Afterwards, stroll past the Doges Palace and the famous 'Bridge of Sighs' to Principessa restaurant for a magical dinner. Indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce. Admire the tranquility of St. Mark's Square long after the day-trippers have gone to their mainland hotels before returning to your hotel.
Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 9: The Magic of 'La Serenissima' Relaxed Start
In the morning, prepare to embrace this most romantic city. Your hotel is located on the renowned Grand Canal. Visit St. Mark's Square, dominated by its magnificent basilica and overlooked by the great Clock Tower. Also in the square stands the immense Campanile and Doge's Palace which is connected to the ancient prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you witness the skill of glassblowers on a visit to a traditional arts centre. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps shop in the small arcades or why not cruise the Venetian lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine?
Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice.
Breakfast
Day 10: Arrivederci Venice
Alas, you must bid farewell to this enchanting city. Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00 and 09:30.
Breakfast
