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.

Explore the medieval heritage of Prague and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at a festive Christmas market. Embark on a scenic drive to Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this massive complex, admire the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Royal Palace, residence of the Czech president and the seat of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman emperors of old. Pass nearby Golden Lane, where renowned writer Franz Kafka lived during the summer of 1916, then cross the historic Charles Bridge en route to the Old Town. A UNESCO Site, it is an eclectic mix of well-preserved medieval buildings. See the Týn Church and the 15th-century Astronomical Clock. At the main square, visit an exhibition of Bohemian Christmas decorations, then revel in the sights, sounds and aromas of a yuletide market. Browse the quaint stalls nestled around the Jan Hus statue before heading back to your hotel.

Enjoy a beautiful classical music performance in one of Prague’s historic venues during an evening concert. Prague is famed for its contribution to the performing arts and its great love of classical music. Mozart chose to premiere two of his operas here—Don Giovanni and La Clemenza di Tito—and the city has historically been instrumental in paving the way for several world-renowned Czech composers, including Johann Dismas Zelenka, Bedřich Smetana and Antonín Dvořák. Begin your evening tour with a panoramic drive through an illuminated Prague and witness the city’s medieval treasures. At your designated venue, disembark your motor coach and head inside to take your seats for an evening performance by some of Prague’s talented musicians. Sit back, relax and enjoy a classical music spectacle showcasing the heart of Prague’s culture in one of the city’s most beloved institutions.

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.