Christmas market in Vienna Town hall square Photo: Austrian National Tourist Office

Christmas in Vienna and PragueA new Christmas tour featuring holiday markets, imperial palaces and local traditions

Dec 21 - 30, 2012
Enjoy the holidays in an Old World European setting and experience the local traditions of Vienna and Prague
Starting at $5,495
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Among the aroma of roasting chestnuts, confections, and mulled wine, immerse yourself in Vienna’s magical, sparkling Christmas markets, featuring the best in traditional Austrian handcrafted goods.
  • Learn about the Hapsburg dynasty on tours of their imperial palaces, and discover the cloistered lives of monks at an intriguing monastery and winery.
  • View Baroque, Renaissance, and Gothic art, including the largest collection by Gustav Klimt.
  • Celebrate Midnight Mass and Christmas Day services, featuring sacred choral music, then indulge in delicious traditional Viennese fare.
  • Discover Prague’s dynastic and Holy Roman Empire past on visits to opulent palaces and churches. View modern-day artworks in various styles by notable Czech artists.
  • This expedition visits these World Heritage sites:
    • historic city center of Vienna
    • Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, Vienna
    • historic city center of Prague
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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