Christmas Along the Elbe

Get into the spirit of the season during a walk around Prague’s Old Town and visit to a charming Christmas market. Embark on a panoramic drive to the Old Town, an eclectic mix of well-preserved medieval constructions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its main square was a major crossroads on 12th-century trade routes and the focal point of the city’s early development; today, it is a repository of Romanesque, baroque and Gothic architecture. Among the buildings you will see are the Týn Church and the 15th-century Astronomical Clock, which comes alive every hour with its “Walk of the Apostles.” Visit an exhibition of Bohemian Christmas decorations, then immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and aromas of a yuletide market in the main square. Browse the quaint stalls nestled around the Jan Hus statue for the perfect ornament with which to decorate your holiday tree back home before heading back to your hotel.

Experience the medieval treasures of Prague after dark during an illuminating walking tour. You will transfer from your hotel to Lesser Town, then set out on foot with your guide. You will see the famous baroque-style Church of St. Nicholas, as well as other baroque-style buildings. Stroll down Lázeňská Street, passing the 14th-century Church of Our Lady before Týn, and the John Lennon Wall, a symbol of nonviolent resistance. Continue walking under the medieval stonework of the Charles Bridge, adorned with more than 30 statues, and view Prague’s charming Little Venice, a manmade canal built by the Knights Hospitaller. See the Vojan Garden, one of Prague’s oldest gardens, before stopping to enjoy a refreshing glass of beer at a local pub. Cap your tour with striking views of the city from Letna Hill, then return to your hotel.