CHRISTMAS MARKET ALONG THE IMPERIAL ROUTE

Arrive 3 hours in advance at Tocumen International Airport to take flight IB-258 departing from Panama at 22:35 hrs. Overnight on board.

We take connecting flight IB-785 to Berlin. Arrival at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt International Airport. At 19:00 hrs, reception and transfer with assistance to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. In the morning, we will take a panoramic tour that will allow you to become familiar with the main monuments and historical sites of this city, until recently divided and a symbol of German reunification. You will discover the Brandenburg Gate, the Parliament or Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, Kurfürstendamm Avenue, and the remains of the wall that divided the city until 1989. During the month of December, you may visit some of the traditional Christmas markets set up in the city, such as Gendarmenmarkt, one of the most famous. Free afternoon with the possibility of taking an optional excursion to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure towards the Saxony region to reach Dresden, its former capital on the banks of the Elbe River, a cultural city that rose again after the bombings of World War II. Free time to explore its historic center and, if desired, visit the traditional Christmas market Striezelmarkt, one of the oldest in Germany. Continuation to the Czech Republic until arrival in Prague. Panoramic city tour visiting the Old Town Square with its Town Hall, the famous Astronomical Clock from 1410 whose figures move every hour, Tyn Church, St. Nicholas Church, the Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square, and the State Theatre. Accommodation. (The panoramic tour may take place on Friday due to force majeure).

Breakfast. Free day at your disposal to continue exploring the city or participate in an optional visit such as the Castle Hill, where you can admire St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, the Imperial Palace, the Church of Our Lady of Victory, famous for housing the Infant Jesus of Prague, and finish at the iconic Charles Bridge. During December, do not miss the Christmas market in the Old Town Square, with its magical atmosphere, lighting, and traditional stalls. Accommodation.

Desayuno. Salida hacia Brno y continuación hasta Bratislava, capital de Eslovaquia. Breve parada para pasear por sus encantadoras calles, conocer las esculturas populares, la Iglesia de San Martín y la Puerta de San Miguel. En estas fechas, si el calendario lo permite, podrá disfrutar del ambiente festivo de su mercado navideño en la Plaza Mayor. Continuación hacia Hungría hasta llegar a Budapest. Alojamiento. Tiempo libre con posibilidad de realizar opcionalmente una excursión nocturna para descubrir Budapest iluminado desde la colina de San Gerardo, así como un paseo en crucero por el Danubio.

Breakfast. Panoramic tour of this unique city, formed by the union in 1873 of the former Buda and Pest, also known as the Pearl of the Danube. You will visit the areas of Buda, with Castle Hill, the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, and Fisherman’s Bastion, and Pest, modern and commercial, where you will find the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Heroes’ Square. Take advantage of your free time to visit the traditional Advent market in Vörösmarty Square, recognized as one of the most beautiful in Central Europe. In the evening, you may optionally participate in a folkloric dinner with typical Hungarian cuisine and traditional dance show. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure towards the Austrian border to reach Vienna. Visit of the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, touring the imperial Hofburg area, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Ringstrasse Avenue with the Opera House, Parliament, City Hall, and the Danube River. We will make a stop at Belvedere Palace to admire its gardens. We will end our visit in the Opera area. At this time of year, Vienna shines with its many Christmas markets, such as the one in front of City Hall, where you will find traditional stalls, decorations, sweets, and Advent music. In the afternoon, you may optionally attend a concert of waltzes and polkas in a Viennese palace featuring works by Strauss and Mozart. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Free day at your disposal to continue enjoying the Christmas markets of this wonderful city, strolling through the historic center and its elegant avenues.

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to Vienna Airport to take flight IB-798. End of our services.