Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany
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Flights, taxes, visas, travel insurance, spending money, items of a personal nature & anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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{ "summary": [ "Take your taste buds on a tour of the Czech Republic, discover the food markets of Prague, explore the Kraków Christmas Market in the city's Old Town district, and indulge in Berlin. Setting out from Kraków, get a sense of Poland's old-world charm with your Local Expert as you ascend Wawel Hill to the Renaissance castle and cathedral-the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. Known as the Venice of Poland, Wrocław is a wonder to behold with its 150 bridges spanning five rivers and twelve islands, not to mention the Baroque grandeur of the Rynek Christmas markets. In the German capital, see what remains of the Berlin Wall, admire the painstakingly restored Reichstag and soak up the festive magic among the market stalls of Gendarmenmarkt Square" ], "itinerary": [ { "icon": "tour", "day": "1", "title": "Welcome to Kraków", "image": "", "body": "Transfers for your hotel depart from Kraków airport. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers at 17:00 for a welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant. Afterwards, get your first taste of Polish old-world charm with a walk around the magnificent Cloth Hall in the Market Square. Wrapped in romantic gabled townhouses and Gothic spires, the festive Christmas Market stalls are a Disneyesque dream, offering all sorts of delicacies and delights - from Highland woollen slippers to amber jewellery from the Baltic. Maybe try the traditional oscypek cheese with cranberries, a delicacy from the Tatra mountains?" }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "2", "title": "Kraków Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Ascend Wawel Hill with your Local Expert to see the Renaissance castle and visit the cathedral - the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. Then cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Old Podgórze, the Old Town, to see Ghetto Square and remains of the Ghetto Wall. The rest of the day is at leisure or perhaps choose to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine? There is time to explore the traditional Christmas Market located in the Old Town's historic district. You'll find yourself immersed in festive spirit as you shop for authentic Christmas decorations, gifts, toys and tasty treats." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "3", "title": "Wrocław, the Venice of Poland", "image": "", "body": "Visit Auschwitz before your journey to the city of Wrocław, known as the Venice of Poland, made up of five rivers, 12 islands and over 150 bridges. Rated as one of the finest in Europe, Wrocław's Christmas Market offers a delightful, fairy-tale charm. Enjoy an orientation of the market, located in Rynek, the historic main square which is surrounded by Baroque splendour and adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you taste delicious gingerbread. Using only local ingredients, they are baked following the traditional recipes of Lower Silesia region. Spend time exploring the vast array of stalls bursting with local crafts and tasty treats." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "4", "title": "Onwards to Prague", "image": "", "body": "Leave your hotel in Wroclaw and cross the Czech border, continuing your travels to the historic capital of Prague." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "5", "title": "Prague, City of a Hundred Spires Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert through the Jewish Quarter and hear about the history, traditions and legends of the Jewish people. Then, down at the Old Town Square, Prague's colourful Christmas Market contrasts with the Gothic skyline. Beneath a giant Christmas tree, draped in a blaze of lights, locals browse the decorative wooden stalls. Meet a local stallholder and savour a glass of Svařák, traditional mulled wine, along with the local Trdelník pastry." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "6", "title": "Dresden and Berlin Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Cross the German border to Dresden. Gaze up at the Frauenkirche, risen once again from wartime ashes. Your guided exploration with a Local Expert will continue past the colossal 'Procession of the Dukes' mosaic, the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace. During your free time perhaps seek out the delicious Christstollen, a Christmas cake recipe dating back to medieval times, or shop for a traditional Christmas pyramid. Then journey on to Berlin." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "7", "title": "The Spirit of Berlin Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Join a Local Expert to see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, and the beautifully-restored Reichstag building. Feel free to soak up the Weihnachtszauber, or Christmas magic, at the Gendarmenmarkt, which is Berlin's most magnificent square. In the evening, join your friends for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer at a local restaurant." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "8", "title": "Auf Wiedersehen Berlin", "image": "", "body": "Your journey draws to a close after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Berlin airport." } ] }
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- ||T&C|| The trip price does not include the costs of international flights (to/from the start or end the trip).
- Price is per person based on a lead in rate and subject to availability depending on the departure date.
- (High and low season rates apply).
- Single supplement rates available on request.
- Trip Itineraries are subject to change.
- Discount can be combined with other brochure discounts where applicable, does not apply to extra nights' accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, flight supplements and surcharges, taxes and fees and airport transfers.
- Subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time.
- All cancellation policies apply as per Insight Vacations.
