Christmas Markets in Prague and Vienna
December 7 - 14, 2025 | $3,699
What's included in the tour:
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Accommodations for 7 nights at 3-4 Star hotels*.
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All transportation during the tour: train tickets between cities (1st Class when available), transportation to and from venues (breweries, museums etc.) and tram passes.
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All event (brewery, museum, etc.) entry fees.
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Breakfast daily.
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Group lunches (7).
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Group dinners (6).
*Accommodations based on double occupancy.
Tour cost: $3699.00 USD
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Single Supplement: $925.00 USD
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**Payment Plans Available
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Two of the most fascinating cities in Europe are Prague and Vienna. This year we will experience the Christmas season in each of these wonderful places. We will begin our adventure in Prague, exploring Old Town with its beautiful architecture and visiting breweries and Christmas Markets. Our travels will take us to several surrounding cities and historic sites as we visit both of these historical cities.
​From Prague we travel to Vienna and it's numerous Christmas Markets, each distinctly different. We will explore the best of these, along with area breweries all while experiencing the rich beauty and culture this historic city has to offer.
Day 1 Sunday, December 7, 2025
We will meet at our host hotel mid-morning for a tour of the city. Prague is an old-world city full of history and interesting architecture. The winding streets of Old Town offer interesting shops and restaurants around each corner. After our tour, we will visit our first brewery, U Fleků. This famous brewery is one of the oldest, dating back to 1499, and has been a brewery continually for over 500 years. We will have lunch at the brewery before heading out to explore the Christmas Market. Later in the afternoon we will visit another brewery, Pivovar U TÅ™í růží, near the Charles Bridge and Old Town Square. This brewery brews a variety of international styles of beer. From here, we return to our hotel to regroup before heading out to dinner at Pivovar U Medvídků, another small brewery in Prague. After dinner, we will visit a wonderful craft beer bar. (L,D)
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Day 2 Monday, December 8, 2025
Today we visit Pilsen. After breakfast, we board the train for the hour-long ride to Pilsen. Our first stop is Plzeňský Prazdroj the brewery which brews Pilsner Urquell, a classic Czech Pilsner. We’ll take a tour of their brewery and, if we’re lucky, get the
chance to taste the unfiltered version of their beer in one of the cellars (only available at the brewery and its restaurant). After our tour, it’s a short walk to the town square and lunch. The afternoon is free to explore the Pilsen Christmas Market. We will head back to Prague for dinner and a night look at the Prague Christmas Market. (B,L,D)
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Day 3 Tuesday, December 9, 2025
We start our day with a private walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. This historic area was impacted greatly during World War II and remains a lasting reminder of the Holocaust. After our tour, we will take the tram to visit the first of two monastery breweries, Břevnov Monastery Brewery, here we will enjoy a private tour of their brewery and beer tasting. From there we travel to Strahov Monastery Brewery for lunch and a tour/tasting. We return to our host hotel for a free evening and dinner on our own. (B,L)
Day 4 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
We rise early today for the 1.5 hour ride to the Hluboká Castle. The Czech Republic is home to the most castles in the world and the Hluboká Castle is perhaps the most beautiful. This Gothic, 13 century castle was most recently home to the Schwarzenberg family before becoming the property of the state. We will take a tour of some of the most famous rooms in the castle and have the opportunity to climb the Castle Tower. Following our tour, it's off to the BudÄ›jovický Budvar, home of the original Budweiser beer. We will enjoy a private tour of the brewery before heading to lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we will visit the Christmas Market located in the PÅ™emysl Otakar II Square. Here we can experience the
unique market associated with ÄŒeské BudÄ›jovice. We return to Old Town for dinner and our final night in Prague. (B,L,D)
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Day 5 Thursday, December 11, 2025
Today be board the train for the 4 hour trip to Vienna, Austria. We will enjoy a leisurely trip in the comfort of 1st class while experiencing the landscape and quaint towns between the two cities. Upon our arrival, we will check into our hotel before proceeding to lunch and our first brewery tour at 7 Stern Brau. This small brewery produces some excellent beer and offers a wide selection of items on their menu. From here, it’s off to our first Christmas Market in Vienna located in the Stittelberg area. This market will be different from those that we have experienced so far in that it has more of a neighborhood feel. We will spend time at the market before returning to the hotel and preparing for dinner at a local restaurant in the Innere Stadt area. Following dinner, we will visit two Christmas Markets, Am Hof and Stephansplatz, in the shadow of the St Stephens Cathedral.. (B,L,D)
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Day 6 Friday, December 12, 2025
We begin our day with a private tour of the city and its many historic sites. This is a walking tour but Vienna is relatively flat. Following our tour of the city, we will venture to the Ottakringer Brauerei, where we will have a tour of the brewery followed by lunch. The afternoon is free to shop or visit one of the many museums before meeting for dinner and visiting two Christmas Markets. (B,L,D)
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Day 7 Saturday, December 13, 2025
Today we will visit two small, stylistic breweries in Vienna. After breakfast our first stop is one of the famous coffee shops Vienna is known for. This experience takes coffee to a whole new level with its elegant service and ambiance. Following our visit, it’s off to our first brewery, Salm Brau, a wonderful, little brewery brewing typical German styles of beer. We will have a short tour of the brewery and tasting before enjoying lunch in their restaurant. After lunch, it's off to our second brewery of the day, Medl Brau. Here we will taste their interpretation of similar styles. The remainder of the afternoon is free to
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explore the city before meeting for our final dinner in Vienna. Following dinner, we will visit the Christkindlmarkt at the Rathausplatz, the largest Christmas Market in Vienna. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Sunday, December 14, 2025
Today we rise and say our goodbyes before returning home or to our next adventure. (B)
Mobility Notice
This tour involves substantial walking through breweries, museums and the cities we visit. In addition, climbing of stairs, navigating entryways, etc. is required. Many venues visited on this tour would not be considered ADA compliant. If you have concerns regarding these issues, please contact our staff as this might not be the best tour choice for you.