02 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,453pp
Single from £2,723
Escorted tour
Christmas Markets of Kraków, Prague, Dresden & Berlin – 8 Days
Kraków, Wrocław, Prague, Dresden and Berlin at Christmas, with airport transfers and a tour director.
8 days
From £2,453
Tour overview
This 8-day small-group tour visits some of Central Europe's most atmospheric Christmas markets, travelling from Kraków across Poland and the Czech Republic to Berlin, with time each day to browse the stalls and soak up the festive spirit. A tour director travels with you throughout, with local experts in Kraków, Dresden and Berlin, and airport transfers are included at the start and end. You stay seven nights in centrally located hotels, close to the markets. Breakfast is included daily, along with three dinners: a welcome dinner with wine in Kraków, a progressive dine-around in Prague and a festive celebration dinner in Berlin.
Your journey begins in Kraków, where you meet your fellow travellers for dinner and then walk to the Main Square, whose Cloth Hall and Gothic spires frame one of Poland's best-loved Christmas markets. A local expert takes you up Wawel Hill to the royal castle and cathedral, then through the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz to the remains of the ghetto wall, with free time for the market or an optional visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
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On the way to Wrocław you visit Auschwitz, a sobering reminder of history. Wrocław, a city of islands and bridges, has one of the finest Christmas markets in Europe in its Baroque main square, where you taste traditional Lower Silesian gingerbread baked to centuries-old recipes. Crossing into the Czech Republic, you reach Prague for a dine-around through the Malá Strana district, sampling goulash and Czech specialities.
In Prague you choose between a visit to the castle and St Vitus Cathedral or a walk through the Jewish Quarter, then meet a stallholder at the Old Town Square market for mulled wine and trdelník pastry beneath a giant Christmas tree. Crossing into Germany, a local expert shows you Dresden's rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Zwinger Palace and the famous Procession of the Dukes, with time to find Christstollen. The tour ends in Berlin, with a guided tour of the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and remnants of the Berlin Wall, and a final evening at the Gendarmenmarkt.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want a festive, well-organised break with history and culture at every stop.
Trip highlights
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Kraków's Christmas market (Day 1)
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Wawel Hill and Kazimierz (Day 2)
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Wrocław's market and gingerbread (Day 3)
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A dine-around in Prague (Day 4)
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Mulled wine at Prague's Old Town market (Day 5)
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Dresden and Berlin (Days 6–7)
Your route
6 stops from Krakow to Berlin
- Krakow Days 1–2
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Day 3
- Wrocław Day 3
- Prague Days 4–5
- Dresden Day 6
- Berlin Days 6–8
Why choose this tour
Five Christmas market cities in one week. Airport transfers, a tour director and three festive dinners.
Best suited to
- Christmas market lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
- History lovers
- Travellers who want a short break
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Kraków, Poland to Berlin, Germany
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Day 1 · Kraków Kraków
A welcome dinner and the market.
- Hotel
- Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Wawel Hill, Kazimierz Kraków
The royal castle and the old Jewish quarter.
- Hotel
- Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Auschwitz, Wrocław Wrocław
Auschwitz, then a fairy-tale market.
- Hotel
- Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Prague, Malá Strana Prague
A dine-around dinner.
- Hotel
- Royal, Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Prague Castle, Old Town Square Prague
The castle or Jewish Quarter, and the market.
- Hotel
- Royal, Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Dresden, Berlin Dresden and Berlin
The Frauenkirche and Christstollen.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt Berlin
A city tour and a celebration dinner.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Berlin Depart
A transfer to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Kraków (2 nights) Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow
- Wrocław (1 night) Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town
- Prague (2 nights) Royal, Prague
- Berlin (2 nights) Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Airport transfers in Kraków and Berlin
- Travel between all cities
- Kraków and Dresden tours with local experts
- Auschwitz visit
- Gingerbread tasting and mulled wine at the markets
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 6 lunches and 4 dinners
- Optional experiences
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike cold weather
- You want an active holiday
- You want to stay in one place
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 4 and 7
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Departures & prices
From £2,453 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
When does this tour run?
In early December, when the Christmas markets are open.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, from Kraków airport on Day 1 and to Berlin airport on Day 8.
Is the Auschwitz visit included?
Yes, it is included on the way to Wrocław.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors don't need a visa for short stays in Poland, the Czech Republic or Germany.
What should I pack?
Warm layers, a hat, gloves and comfortable shoes for cobbled streets.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with you, with local experts in the cities.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary