30 Nov 2026
Twin share
£2,375pp
Single from £2,650
Escorted tour
Christmas Markets of Poland, Prague & Germany – 8 Days
Kraków, Wrocław, Prague, Dresden and Berlin at Christmas, by coach with a tour director and local experts.
8 days
From £2,095
Tour overview
This 8-day escorted tour follows the Advent season through three countries, from the medieval squares of Poland to the grand Christmas markets of Prague, Dresden and Berlin. You travel by comfortable coach with a tour director throughout and local experts in each city, and several days have a relaxed start. You stay seven nights in handpicked central hotels: two in Kraków, one in Wrocław, two at the Royal in Prague and two at the Crowne Plaza in Berlin. Seven breakfasts and three dinners are included, among them a welcome dinner with wine in Kraków and a progressive dine-around in Prague with goulash, dumplings, a taste of pear brandy or Becherovka and festive treats at the market. Airport transfers run on the first and last days.
In Kraków your first evening ends among the wooden stalls of the Main Square, one of Europe's largest medieval market places. Next morning a local expert leads you up Wawel Hill to the Renaissance castle and the cathedral where Poland's kings are buried, then through the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz.
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On the way west you visit the memorial and museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a sobering and important experience, before reaching Wrocław, the Venice of Poland, built across 12 islands with more than 100 bridges and a Christmas market that is among the country's best. Crossing into the Czech Republic, you spend two nights in Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, choosing between the courtyards of Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral or a guided walk with a local expert, with time for the markets in the Old Town Square.
In Dresden you see the rebuilt Frauenkirche and visit the Striezelmarkt, one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, before continuing to Berlin. A local expert shows you the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, the Reichstag and remnants of the Berlin Wall, with a farewell dinner to finish.
The physical rating is low, with walking on cobbles in winter weather. This tour suits travellers who want festive atmosphere with real depth, combining markets with the history of Central Europe.
Trip highlights
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Kraków's Main Square Christmas market (Day 1)
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Wawel Hill and Kazimierz (Day 2)
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Wrocław, the Venice of Poland (Day 3)
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A festive dine-around in Prague (Day 4)
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Dresden's Striezelmarkt (Day 6)
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Berlin's Brandenburg Gate and markets (Day 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 great Christmas cities in three countries, with central hotels. History as well as markets, with local experts in every city.
Best suited to
- Christmas market lovers
- History enthusiasts
- Couples and friends looking for a festive break
- Travellers who prefer coach touring
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Kraków, Poland to Berlin, Germany
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Day 1 · Kraków Welcome to Kraków
A welcome dinner, then the Main Square market.
- Hotel
- Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Wawel Hill, Kazimierz Kraków
Visit Wawel Hill and Kazimierz with a local expert.
- Hotel
- Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wrocław Auschwitz to Wrocław
Visit the memorial at Auschwitz, then travel to Wrocław.
- Hotel
- Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Prague Onwards to Prague
Cross into the Czech Republic for a festive dine-around.
- Hotel
- Royal, Prague or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Prague Castle, Old Town Square Prague
Explore the castle or join a local expert, then the markets.
- Hotel
- Royal, Prague or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Dresden, Berlin Dresden to Berlin
See the Frauenkirche and Striezelmarkt, then continue to Berlin.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Berlin
A guided tour of Berlin and a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Berlin Depart Berlin
Transfer to Berlin airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Kraków (2 nights) Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow or similar
- Wrocław (1 night) Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town or similar
- Prague (2 nights) Royal, Prague or similar
- Berlin (2 nights) Crowne Plaza Berlin City Center or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in handpicked hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners, including a Prague dine-around
- Coach travel and airport transfers on the first and last days
- Wawel Hill and Kazimierz with a local expert
- Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum
- Guided time in Prague, Dresden and Berlin
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights to Kraków and from Berlin
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — coach groups can be large
- You dislike the cold — winter days are chilly
- You want Christmas Day itself — departures are in late November and December
- You want flights included — they are not
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Departures & prices
From £2,095 per person, twin share, tour only. 10 upcoming departures.
07 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,228pp
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09 Dec 2026
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£2,475pp
Single from £2,750
11 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,525pp
Single from £2,795
30 Nov 2027
Twin share
£2,095pp
Single from £2,395
01 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,095pp
Single from £2,395
02 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,095pp
Single from £2,395
07 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,095pp
Single from £2,395
09 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,095pp
Single from £2,395
11 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,095pp
Single from £2,395
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?
During the Christmas market season, from late November through December.
Is the visit to Auschwitz included?
Yes, a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and museum is included on Day 3.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, from Kraków airport on Day 1 and to Berlin airport on Day 8.
Which countries do we visit?
Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany.
What should I pack?
Warm layers, a hat, gloves and shoes with good grip for cobbles.
How much walking is there?
Moderate walking in old towns, mostly on cobbled streets.
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.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
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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