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Christmas in Prague

A magical festive escape to Prague, with a mix of historic landmarks, Christmas markets, and seasonal celebrations in the heart of the Czech Republic.

Join a winter break in Prague, staying at the centrally located four-star Grand Majestic Hotel, where the city’s streets are transformed into a sparkling holiday wonderland. Highlights include a guided walking tour of the Old Town Square, Týn Church, and the Charles Bridge, where legends, history, and Gothic architecture come to life. The city’s Christmas markets offer festive treats like trdelník, mulled wine (svařák), and handcrafted Czech gifts.

Christmas Eve features a traditional Czech dinner by candlelight, followed with free time to explore the twinkling stalls. On Christmas Day, enjoy includes a special lunch accompanied by live harp music and an evening sightseeing cruise on the Vltava River past illuminated landmarks. Boxing Day promises a full day at leisure to revisit favourite sights, from Wenceslas Square to the charming streets of Lesser Town.

Price

from £1274 /pp

was £1499
Flights included
Dates Available

23 December 2026
Duration

5 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

7 included
Ways to pay

Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock and Tyn Church, Prague

Discover Prague on a guided walking tour, visiting Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, and Charles Bridge

Browse the festive Prague Christmas markets, enjoy mulled wine (svařák) and seasonal treats like trdelník, and shop for handcrafted gifts

Set off on an evening sightseeing cruise along the Vltava River past illuminated landmarks

Lesser Town, Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, Prague

Enjoy a day at leisure on Boxing Day to explore Prague independently, including Wenceslas Square, Prague Castle, or charming Lesser Town

This festive break begins with a flight to Prague, where you’ll be met by your friendly, local tour manager.

After being transferred to your centrally located hotel, the rest of the day will be free to settle in or explore before dinner.

It’s Christmas Eve, and following breakfast, you’ll set off on a guided walking tour of Prague, a city that feels especially magical during the festive season.

Your first stop will be the Old Town Square, home to the Astronomical Clock, one of the oldest in the world, which dates back to the 15th century. If you arrive on the hour, you can watch the famous clockwork show, where figures of the Apostles and other symbolic statues come to life. Admire the Gothic spires of the Týn Church and the colourful Baroque facades surrounding the square.

From the square, you’ll stroll through the cobblestone streets toward the Charles Bridge, another of Prague’s most famous landmarks. Lined with 30 statues of saints, this 14th-century stone bridge spans the Vltava River and offers beautiful views of the city’s skyline, including Prague Castle. Your tour manager will share stories of the bridge’s construction, legends of the saints depicted in its statues, and tales of medieval Prague.

The tour concludes at the Prague Christmas market in the pretty old town. Browse the wooden chalets packed with handmade Czech gifts, enjoy a enjoy a cup of hot mulled wine (svařák), or taste seasonal delicacies like trdelník, a sweet, rolled pastry dusted with sugar and cinnamon

As evening falls, you’ll return to your hotel to enjoy a candlelit dinner, the ideal finale to a memorable Christmas Eve.

Start your Christmas morning at leisure, enjoying a relaxed breakfast at your hotel. Take the time to sleep in, sip a hot drink, or wander the nearby streets, which are particularly magical during the festive season. Many of Prague’s Christmas markets remain open on Christmas Day, so if you feel like a festive stroll, you can explore some of the stalls.

In the early afternoon, return to the hotel for a special Christmas lunch, accompanied by the sounds of a live harp performance. After lunch, you’ll have some free time to visit the Christmas markets again or stroll along the streets of the old town.

In the evening, you’ll travel to Vltava River to board a sightseeing cruise with dinner. This is a perfect way to experience Prague from a new perspective, as the city’s historic skyline and illuminated bridges, including the Charles Bridge, reflect off the water. While you enjoy your meal on board, you’ll glide past landmarks such as Prague Castle, St. Nicholas Church, and the National Theatre, all beautifully lit against the night sky.

On Boxing Day, you have a full day to relax or explore Prague independently. When you’ve had breakfast, perhaps walk around the streets at your own pace or revisit your favourite sights from earlier in the tour.

You might want to head to Wenceslas Square, lined with shops, cafés and galleries or Prague Castle grounds, where you can meander through courtyards and gardens. Lessert Town (Malá Strana) is another area worth exploring with quaint shops and Baroque buildings.

Enjoy your final dinner this evening.

View of Old Town Christmas Market, Prague

Close up of both big and small antique clocks on the top of a market stall, with artificial leaves and fairy lights along the roof.

Traditional Christmas trdelník dessert, Prague

High angle shot of a Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and a large lit up Christmas tree

Four nights’ mixed accommodation at the four-star Grand Majestic Hotel, Prague
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides where applicable
Four breakfasts, one lunch, and two dinners
Traditional Czech Christmas Eve dinner by candlelight
Christmas Day lunch accompanied by harp music
Walking tour of Prague and Christmas markets
Sightseeing dinner cruise on the Vltava River
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides where applicable
Return flights to Prague
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Birmingham	December 2026		from £1333.00 pp	1 date available
Birmingham	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1333.00 was £1569.00
Bristol	December 2026		from £1282.00 pp	1 date available
Bristol	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1282.00 was £1509.00
Edinburgh	December 2026		from £1282.00 pp	1 date available
Edinburgh	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1282.00 was £1509.00
Humberside	December 2026		from £1559.00 pp	1 date available
Humberside	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1559.00 was £1835.00
Leeds Bradford	December 2026		from £1372.00 pp	1 date available
Leeds Bradford	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1372.00 was £1615.00
London Gatwick	December 2026		from £1316.00 pp	1 date available
London Gatwick	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1316.00 was £1549.00
London Heathrow	December 2026		from £1296.00 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1296.00 was £1525.00
London Stansted	December 2026		from £1384.00 pp	1 date available
London Stansted	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1384.00 was £1629.00
Manchester	December 2026		from £1274.00 pp	1 date available
Manchester	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1274.00 was £1499.00
Newcastle	December 2026		from £1500.00 pp	1 date available
Newcastle	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1500.00 was £1765.00
Norwich	December 2026		from £1483.00 pp	1 date available
Norwich	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1483.00 was £1745.00
Teesside International	December 2026		from £1534.00 pp	1 date available
Teesside International	23 Dec 2026 Wednesday 5 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1534.00 was £1805.00

Grand Majestic Hotel, Prague Prague Set within walking distance from many of the city’s major landmarks and highlights, this stately hotel looks out onto a cobblestone street.

Christmas in the Slovenian Alps

Slovenia, Austria, Croatia

A festive two-country winter experience through Slovenia and Austria, with the option to extend your journey into Croatia. Festive City / Central

Unwind in a winter wonderland staying in the pretty resort town of Kranjska Gora, close to Slovenia’s Italian and Austrian borders
Set off on a festive Ljubljana city tour, exploring its Baroque old town and riverside Christmas markets
Wander around the Villach Christmas market and the riverside promenade, backed by beautiful alpine scenery

6 days from £1,559 pp

was £1,835 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

11 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

A square in Budapest at Christmas, in the front, a 'Budapest' sign, with a Christmas tree with lights and red baubles behind. Behind this, lit up decorations with hanging baubles, strung across the square.

Christmas in Budapest

Hungary

Experience the magic of Christmas in Budapest with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a guided tour, Danube river cruise, and charming markets. Book now! Fly Local City / Central

Enjoy five nights in stylish Budapest
Take in the city from the River Danube on a magical river cruise
Free time to explore Budapest and its Christmas markets under your own steam

6 days from £1,279 pp

was £1,505 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

23 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

9 included

Explore

Salzburg and the Austrian Alps at Christmas

Austria

Escape to the Austrian Alps in a charming resort town with a visit to Salzburg, sparkling Christmas markets, and scenic alpine landscapes. Festive Fly Local

Discover the magic of Zell am See with a cable car ride to the top of Schmittenhöhebahn mountain
Spend Christmas Eve in Salzburg with a guided walking tour of the historic old town and time at one of the world’s oldest Christmas markets
Take in the winter beauty of the Gasteiner Valley with a visit to the charming spa town of Bad Gastein on Christmas Day

6 days from £1,660 pp

was £1,845 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

10 included

Explore

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Offer Terms & Conditions

Save up to 15% discount applies to all Festive tours. This Festive tours offer applies to new bookings only, made between 1st October and 31st October 2026, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. The offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes all other escorted tours, Premier Collection, Exclusively solos, River Cruise, Andre Rieu, Wimbledon and Edinburgh Tattoo. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. Prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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