Avalon Waterways - Christmastime On The Danube With Prague - Czech Republic to Germany to Austria: 9 Days from R 67 050 pps from 07 Dec 24 - 15 Dec 24

Czech Republic

This little country is a treasure trove full of history, with its beautiful old castles and medieval towns. In the Czech Republic, you will find culture everywhere, especially in the capital city, Prague, with its historical monuments, fascinating architecture, beautiful churches and incredible works of art.

Just outside the city, you’ll find numerous extraordinary sights including the giant Gothic castle in Karlštejn that dates back to the 14th Century and a church made out of human bones in Kutna Horá. The country offers countless natural attractions including snow-capped mountains, wild forests, a fabulous wine region, extraordinary rock formations – and the best beer in the world.

Germany

Travel to Germany to visit modern cities, picture-postcard towns and villages, pagan-inspired festivals and romantic castles. It’s a fascinating land to explore any time of year and offers endless things to do. In the summer, visitors head into the mountains for hiking and climbing experiences. In the winter, the Bavarian Alps set the scene for exciting adventures.

Germany’s capital, Berlin, is a thriving modern metropolis and an exciting destination to visit, with a legendary nightlife and numerous historical attractions including the remains of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Munich, capital of Bavaria, is full of museums, galleries and beautiful churches to explore. In the summer, visitors head into the mountains for hiking and climbing adventures. Frankfurt, the country’s financial hub, is home to one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges as well as a rich selection of museums and nightlife as good as Berlin’s.

Austria

As the birthplace of classical music composers Mozart, Strauss and Schubert, Austria is full of history, culture and art. And then there are the views. Its spectacular mountain scenery is famous the world over, whether covered with snow inviting visitors to ski in Austria or lush and green as depicted in the legendary movie The Sound of Music.

Holidays in Austria can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Visitors flock here to attend the famous Salzburg Festival in the summer months or spend Christmas in Austria to visit the famous markets. The food is superb, the tourist attractions are abundant, and the towns and villages are charming. Vienna, the capital, is home to the State Opera, Hofburg, Schönbrunn Palace and much more. Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, is a stunning city famous for its magnificent Alpine setting. Then there are the ski resorts like St Anton and Kitzbühel, where you’ll find the Après Ski life is vibrant and fun, and the coffee and pastries a dream.