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This Christmas vacation is a bestseller among our Christmas vacations. Enjoy 2-night stays in Munich, Prague, Budapest, and Vienna in centrally located hotels. Sightseeing with Local Guides includes all highlights: visits to Munich's Marienplatz, Prague's Hradcany Castle grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral, Budapest's 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church, and Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. A stop is made in Bratislava, the economic and political center of Slovakia. There’s plenty of time to visit the Christmas markets in all cities, and an entire day is at leisure at the end of your vacation in Vienna.

Day 2 Arrive in Munich  Story about"Munich, Germany's Secret Capital", Germany

Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3 Munich

Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ

View Marienplatz in Munich, Germany with the Old and New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town’s well-known Christmas market at your own pace and to try the famous Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants; later, you may want to tackle a stein of beer at the Hofbräuhaus. (B)

Day 4 Munich–Prague

Czech capital of Prague, Czech Republic

Today, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the “Golden City.” (B,D)

Day 5 Prague

Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. Visit the HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS and ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL

St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague contains the tombs of many Bohemian kings, and see the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK The historic Astronomical Clock in Prague has been operating for over six centuries, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards, stroll through the Christmas market. Christmas is the most important family holiday of the year in most Eastern European countries, and the Czechs begin their preparations and celebrations on December 4 with the feast of St. Barbara. (B)

Day 6 Prague–Bratislava, Slovakia–Budapest

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge spanning the River Danube in Budapest, Hungary
Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Stop for a short visit of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Afterwards, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest  Story aboutBudapest. (B,D)

Day 7 Budapest

Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit the 13th-century ST. MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes’ Square. Afternoon at leisure. Christmas preparations in Hungary begin on the first Sunday of Advent, when candles are lit and wreaths appear in offices, schools, and homes. See the Christmas market and try the beiglie, a Christmas cookie made of walnuts and regional spices. Tonight, why not enjoy a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner? (B)

Day 8 Budapest–Vienna

The Vienna City Hall, Austria

A church on an Austrian mountaintop

Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Start your afternoon sightseeing with a Local Guide with vistas of Prater Park

Visit Vienna's famous ferris wheel, also known as the Riesenrad

with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL
View the Romanesque and Gothic architecture of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B)

Day 9 At Leisure in Vienna

A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Then, join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses—don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (B,D)

Day 10

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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