Old World Christmas Markets - 6-night Escorted Tour with Warsaw and Krakow
Enjoy the Christmas Markets in Warsaw and Krakow on this special Christmas Market Tour - with two departures in December available.
Old World Christmas Markets - 6-night Escorted Tour with Warsaw and Krakow
Enjoy the Christmas Markets in Warsaw and Krakow on this special Christmas Market Tour - with two departures in December available.
Tour Highlights
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities (Hotels listed may be replaced with similar hotels).
- Sightseeing in: Warsaw and Krakow
- Enjoy the Christmas Markets in each city with escort and roundtrip transfers included.
- Breakfast daily
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
Your Christmas Market Tour Includes
- First-class hotels
- Airport arrival transfer Warsaw airport to hotel
- Departure transfer hotel to Krakow airport
- Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Visit Christmas markets (escort and roundtrip transfers included)
- Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
Itinerary
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 | Arrive in Warsaw
You will be met at Warsaw airport and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2 | Warsaw
Begin today with a morning orientation tour in Warsaw. Your local guide will point out the Polish Christmas traditions and take you to the places where Christmas market are in full swing. Afterwards, some free time to enjoy Warsaw on your own. This evening, take an excursion to baroque Wilanow Residence, to visit the "Royal Garden of Lights", fantastically illuminated castle and it's gardens. Return to your hotel for the night. (B)
Day 3 | Warsaw
The 700-year-old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from grand Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. See the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Then continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is dedicated to visiting the Christmas markets. (B)
Day 4 | Krakow
This morning, the journey to Czestochowa, famous for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna." Then continue on to Krakow for your overnight stay. (B)
Day 5 | in Krakow
Sightseeing starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, where you'll see the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Then, on a walking tour of the Old Town, visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to visit and shop at the Christmas markets. (B)
Day 6 | in Krakow
A day to enjoy Krakow's Christmas atmosphere and markets or take an optional tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is over 700 years old and is one of the largest and oldest working salt mines in Europe. It is on the UNESCO list of the 12 most priceless monuments in the world. An elevator will take you to the first level of the mine where you will be able to see the 180-foot chapel made of salt rock and lit with salt-crystal chandeliers. There are many other chambers carved out of a huge block of salt, underground museums, and even tennis and volleyball courts. Return to Krakow. Some free time to enjoy the Christmas markets before your Farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)
Day 7 | depart from Krakow
Transfer to Krakow airport. (B)
Rates & Hotels
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Featured Hotels
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| Mercure Grand | Warsaw | |
| Novotel Centrum | Krakow | |
Mercure Grand Hotel
Warsaw -
The 4-star Mercure Warszawa Grand hotel is located in the heart of the city, near the main streets of Warsaw and close to the Old Town. This prestigious location is surrounded by ministries, embassies and the best fashion houses and restaurants. The hotel's comfortable rooms, professional service and delicious cuisine make it the ideal place ideal for business and leisure guests. [more]
Novotel Centrum Hotel
Krakow -
The hotel is located near the Vistula Boulevards in the heart of Krakow. It offers easy access to the train station and Krakow-Balice Airport and a convenient route toward Wawel, the old town and the Kazimierz district. Spacious rooms (most with views of the meandering River Vistula), modern conference rooms, a renovated restaurant, bar and recreation center make for an enjoyable stay. [more]
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Lunches
- Dinners (unless mentioned)
- Tips to driver/guide
Airfare
Airfare can be booked at time of reservation. Airfare is instant purchase and non-refundable. Should you book airfare on your own, please be sure and book the right date. Date of tour is the start date in Budapest. Most flights are overnight flights, please book accordingly.
Departures & Transfers
Tour dates are the date you would arrive in Budapest. Please plan your air accordingly, as most flights overseas are overnight flights and you would depart the US one day earlier. The transfer will be waiting on arrival in Budapest. Return transfer included from Prague hotel to airport..