Experience the Magic of Prague at Christmastime ✨🎄

Step into a real-life winter wonderland as we journey to Prague during its most enchanting season. The city comes alive with twinkling lights, the scent of cinnamon and roasted nuts in the air, and the sound of carols drifting through the historic streets.

Wander through the world-famous Old Town Square Market, where colorful wooden stalls overflow with handmade ornaments, festive treats, and warm mulled wine. Discover smaller neighborhood markets, each with its own charm, and savor hearty Czech favorites like trdelník pastries and goulash.

Between market visits, we’ll explore Prague’s breathtaking Gothic and Baroque architecture, stroll across the iconic Charles Bridge, and take in panoramic views of the city’s snow-dusted rooftops.

This isn’t just a trip—it’s an immersion into the warmth and wonder of the holiday season in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Bring your sense of adventure, your love of Christmas, and maybe an extra suitcase for all your treasures.

Join us for an unforgettable holiday escape to the heart of Europe!

Prague in December is crisp, atmospheric, and magical—perfect for holiday vibes. Expect cold, short, and often overcast days, occasional light snow that doesn't linger, and cozy evenings illuminated by festive lights.

If you need to cancel your trip, the following cancellation fees will apply based on the number of days before departure that written notice is received:

• 91+ days before departure: Full refund minus a $200 per person administrative fee.

• 61–90 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost refunded. Deposit no refunds

• 31–60 days before departure: 25% of the total trip cost refunded. Deposit no refunds

• 30 days or less before departure: No refund will be issued. Deposit no refunds

Note: Certain trips may include non-refundable components such as flights, theater tickets, or special event access. These will be specified at the time of booking and are not refundable regardless of cancellation date.

In the unlikely event that Plan It Travel must cancel a trip due to unforeseen circumstances (such as weather, political unrest, insufficient group size, or force majeure), you will be offered the following options:

• A full refund of all payments made (minus any non-recoverable expenses).

• The option to apply your full balance to a future trip.

Plan It Travel is not responsible for additional costs such as airfare, travel insurance, or personal expenses.

As you start planning for our magical Christmas adventure in Prague, I wanted to share some helpful tips for booking your flights.

Please be at the accommodations on December 13th by 4:00 PM

Where to Fly Into:

• The airport you’ll want to book into is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). This is Prague’s main international airport, located just outside the city center. It’s convenient, modern, and well-connected to our accommodations.

Best Airports to Depart From (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia):

• Atlanta (ATL) – The largest hub in the Southeast with the most international options. Easy one-stop connections to Prague via Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, or Amsterdam.

• Charlotte (CLT) – Excellent choice for travelers in the Carolinas, with many one-stop flights to Prague through European hubs like London, Frankfurt, and Munich.

• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) – Smaller than ATL or CLT, but offers good one-stop routes via Delta, Lufthansa, Air France, or KLM.

• Charleston (CHS), Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), and Columbia (CAE) – These airports typically require a short domestic flight first, usually to ATL, CLT, or another larger hub, before connecting overseas.

Tips for Booking:

• Look at airlines such as Delta, American, United, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, and British Airways for the best one-stop connections.

• Most itineraries will route through major European cities (like Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, or Amsterdam) before arriving in Prague.

• Book early for the best fares, especially since Christmas is a popular travel season!

Once you’ve secured your flights, please share your arrival details so we can coordinate and make your Prague arrival as smooth as possible.

We will meet at our hotel for a group social. You must check into the hotel by 6:00 PM. We will go over the itinerary and get to know each other. We will venture out to begin checking out the Christmas Markets.

We will bundle up and head outside to begin our walking tour of Prague. This morning's tour will include the historic Charles Bridge, outside of the castle, and the ancient astronomical clock. You will have the afternoon to yourself. We will meet back up later for dinner and explore one of the many Christmas Markets.

You will have the morning to explore on your own. In the afternoon, we will have a market tour and cooking class. What's included:
Market tour

• Transportation from the market

• 3-course traditional Czech menu

• Ingredients

• Snacks

• Wine tasting

• Wine, beer, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks

• Printed recipes

• Take away boxes

Discover the historic buildings and haunting bone chapel of Kutna Hora, one of the most popular destinations in the Czech Republic, and located about 1 hour outside of Prague in Central Bohemia.

Prague Castle was most likely founded in around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (Přemyslovci). According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². A UNESCO World Heritage site, it consists of a large-scale composition of palaces and ecclesiastical buildings of various architectural styles, from the remains of Romanesque-style buildings from the 10th century through Gothic modifications of the 14th century. The famous Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik was responsible for extensive renovations in the time of the First Republic (1918-1938). Since the Velvet Revolution, Prague Castle has undergone significant and ongoing repairs and reconstructions.

While their is evidence for early 10th century settlement of the area, the torrid history of the former Jewish Ghetto began in the 13th century, when Jewish people were ordered to vacate their disparate homes and settle in this one part of town.

Over the centuries, with Jews banned from living elsewhere in Prague, and with new arrivals expelled from Moravia, Germany, Austria and Spain joining them, ever more people crowded in to the quarter.

You will have time to explore the city on your own. Walk the winding streets, walk across Charles Bridge, or just sit in a cafe. Later on that evening, we will meet up to walk to our last Christmas Market