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Christmas in Austria, Twixmas in Prague & New Year in Holland
Make a magical journey this holiday season as we tour some of Austria, the Czech Republic and Germany’s most spectacular sights! We begin in Salzburg on Christmas Eve, where you can stroll the medieval city and revel in the festive atmosphere as you witness the locals prepare for ‘Holy Night’. On Christmas Day, we offer guests the opportunity to pay a morning visit to the picturesque ski resort of Kitzbühel. Build up your appetite before returning to your hotel for a traditional turkey dinner. Before departing Austria, witness remarkable winter scenery as we make a journey on the Ziller Valley railway. Crossing over into the Czech Republic, we spend twixmas in the capital city of Prague. Explore the main sights such as St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge. We finish the festivities spending New Year in Holland with time in delightful Valkenburg.
Tour Includes
- 11 nights hotel with continental breakfast and 10 evening meals
- Convenient local joining points
12 days from £1,949pp
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Continue south through Germany and into Austria to our hotel for a four-night stay.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Today we travel to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Austria, on our included excursion. Salzburg has something to offer every visitor, from lovely squares and medieval lanes to Gothic churches and quaint cafés. The city dates back to Celtic times and prospered in the Middle Ages on account of the salt industry, from where the city derives its name. Many beautiful Baroque buildings are a testament to the city’s illustrious past when it was controlled by the powerful and wealthy bishops. The city is also famed in the world of music, as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and more recently, as the setting for 'The Sound of Music'. It is also home to the Getriedegasse, one of the most beautiful shopping streets in Austria. Why not join our optional excursion to the Salzkammergut Lakes? The old salt mining region of the Salzkammergut has developed into one of the most popular destinations in Austria due to its outstanding natural beauty. We head to the crystal-clear Lake Mondsee, home to the church used in the wedding scene in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. We then continue to the lakeside town of St. Gilgen, which boasts one of the most attractive town squares in Austria and is famous as the birthplace of Mozart’s mother! Please note that Christmas Eve in Austria is a traditional religious festival and in many areas is still celebrated as such. This may mean that facilities in towns, villages and hotels may close early.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Salzkammergut Lakes | 2025 £22 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Merry Christmas! Enjoy a day at leisure to relax at the hotel or why not join our optional half-day excursion to the world-famous ski-resort of Kitzbühel? The area around Kitzbühel offers outstanding natural beauty, from the rolling hills in the broad valley basin where the Kitzbühel Ache River flows, to the Wilder Kaiser mountain range. There will be plenty of time to stroll around the town or watch the world go by from one of the cafés.
Later this afternoon, we return to our hotel for tonight’s turkey Christmas dinner.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Kitzbühel | 2025 £16 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Our included excursion today takes us into the Ziller Valley and to the ski resort of Mayrhofen. There will be ample free time for you to explore the town.
To enhance your day, why not take an optional ride on board the Zillertal railway? Sit back and relax as the locomotive takes you on an historic journey through the panoramic Ziller Valley. The Zillertal is one of Austria’s most famous narrow railways. It was opened on the last day of 1902 and has been in operation ever since. Nevertheless, the line was almost closed in 1965 as tourism and goods traffic was not enough to keep it open. Thankfully, it was saved by the construction of the Schlegleisspeicher Dam high in the mountains. The building of the dam required 325,000 tons of cement and ballast, all of which was transported on the Zillertalbahn.
Later in the day we return to our hotel in time for our evening meal.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Ziller Valley Railway | 2025 £16 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We leave our hotel after breakfast and head north into Germany, passing Munich. We continue across the border into the Czech Republic and past the town of Pilzen, the official capital of West Bohemia. We arrive in Prague later this afternoon where we stay for the next three nights.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Today we have a full day at leisure in Prague. Why not join our optional morning walking tour to introduce you to this beautiful capital? Starting from the Czech Bridge, our walking tour will show you the splendid architecture of Prague Old Town, the world’s largest UNESCO monument. The many historic buildings, grand squares and elegant landmarks such as Wenceslas Square, the famous astronomical clock and Charles Bridge, make it a lovely place to explore on foot. Our local guide's informative commentary will reveal many of the stories behind the buildings and personalities which have shaped the history of this magnificent city.
Following the tour, you have the remainder of the day to explore the city at your leisure.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Prague Guided Walking Tour | 2025 £23 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
A day at leisure for you to relax and explore Prague at your own pace. The city of Prague is affectionately known as the ‘Golden Town’ on account of its historic architecture, including cathedrals, gold tipped towers, church domes and numerous bridges which span the majestic Vltava river. The city is also a noted centre of art and music, with numerous museums and galleries, and concert halls where classical musicians recite the famous works of Dvorak and Smetana. The city also presents a modern façade with exciting shopping arcades, bustling city squares, and an excellent selection of restaurants and cafés to sample the local specialities washed down with a glass of local beer!
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We bid farewell to Prague and drive west to Holland to our hotel for a three-night stay.
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Includes Dinner
Our included excursion takes us through the beautiful Rhine Valley to the town of Koblenz, where there will be some free time to explore.
We continue south along the river to the town of Boppard where you will have the opportunity to amble along the riverside promenade. Whilst here, why not join our optional lunch cruise along the River Rhine? A cruise through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine clad slopes, is the perfect way to view the splendour of the Rhine. The cruise will last for approximately 2 ½ hours, during which time you will be served a lunch on board.
Later this afternoon, we return to our hotel allowing time to prepare for tonight’s New Year celebrations.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| River Rhine Lunch Cruise | 2025 £34 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Happy New Year! Enjoy a relaxing day in the town of Valkenburg or join our afternoon optional visit to the charming little town of Monschau, tucked into the hilly landscape of the Eifel mountain range. Wander around the cobbled streets lined with centuries-old half-timbered houses, cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops, before returning to Valkenburg.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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| Monschau | 2025 £21 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights in the Austrian Tyrol at a 3-star hotel such as the Dorferwirt in Oberau. You will then stay for three nights at a minimum 3-star hotel in Prague. Finally, you will stay for three nights in a minimum 3-star hotel, in the Valkenburg area such as the Hotel Schaepkens in Valkenburg or NH Hotel in Maastricht. Your overnight stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Hotel Duo
Located on the outskirts of Prague, the 4-star Hotel Duo is situated close to the Metro Station that takes you to the centre in just over 10 minutes.
Hotel Facilities
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General
- English Speaking Staff
- 4 Star
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool (Seasonal)
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Extra Pillows and Blankets
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Telephone
- Chargable WiFi
Service
- Bureau de Change
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Iron at Reception
- Laundry Service
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Menu
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
- Train / Tram Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Bureau de Change
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Dorferwirt
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 3 Star
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer on Request
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Chargable WiFi
Service
- Safe Box in Reception
Accessibility
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Rooms on Request
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
Transport
- Bus Stop Nearby
Hotel
- English Speaking Staff
- Guest Lounge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Silver Service Coach
More than simply your method of transport, Silver Service offers a coach with added comfort and facilities, such as deluxe reclining seats with leather headrests, an onboard entertainment system, and a spacious rear lounge so you can socialise with your fellow passengers.
Silver Service Features
- Specially designed reclining seats, with leather headrests, footrests and extra legroom.
- A spacious rear lounge where you can relax, socialise and get to know your fellow passengers.
- Our onboard entertainment and satellite navigation system makes your journey fly by.
- Free personal headphones mean you can tune into the music channel, listen to the radio or watch DVDs being played by your crew.
- Personal tables so you can enjoy your refreshments in comfort as you take in the passing scenery.
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