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European Christmas Magic

Self-guided rail trip through Berlin, Dresden, Prague and Munich Christmas markets

Illustration of European Christmas Magic

Authentic Europe runs this 8-day, self-guided rail trip from Berlin to Munich, with stops in Dresden and Prague along the way. There is no tour guide: travelers receive electronic vouchers and a day-by-day itinerary, then make their own way between stations and hotels by train. The trip is built around Christmas markets, starting with two days in Berlin before a short train ride to Dresden's Striezelmarkt on day 3. From there the route continues by train to Prague for two nights, then on to Munich for the final two nights before departure on day 8. Each city day is left free to explore markets, squares and shops at the traveler's own pace, with breakfast included at simple hotels each morning. This suits independent travelers who are comfortable navigating train stations and city centers on their own and who want to see Christmas markets in more than one country on a single trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a self-guided trip with no tour guide; travelers use electronic documents and vouchers to manage their own hotel check-ins and train connections between Berlin, Dresden, Prague and Munich.
  • Tourist taxes are not included in the price and must be paid locally in each city.
  • The evidence pack does not list specific departure dates; confirm with Authentic Europe which weeks during the Christmas market season this itinerary runs.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Berlin

    Arrival in Berlin, the capital of Germany

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Explore Berlin and its Christmas markets

  3. Day 3railovernight: Dresden

    Train to Dresden & Striezelmarkt Christmas market

  4. Day 4railovernight: Prague

    Train to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic

  5. Day 5overnight: Prague

    Visit Prague and its Christmas markets

  6. Day 6railovernight: Munich

    Train to Munich in the heart of Bavaria

  7. Day 7overnight: Munich

    Explore Munich and Its Christmas Markets

  8. Day 8

    Departure from Munich

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A full day is spent exploring Berlin and its Christmas markets.
  • Day 3The train continues to Dresden to visit the Striezelmarkt Christmas market.
  • Day 4The train reaches Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, for its Christmas markets.
  • Day 6The train arrives in Munich, in the heart of Bavaria, for its Christmas markets.

Included

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation in standard rooms with private shower/bath, WC, including breakfast
  • Train tickets as per the itinerary
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling

Not included

  • Tourist taxes (not included, must be paid locally)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Train tickets between Berlin, Dresden, Prague and Munich are included in the price, per the operator's included-items list.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is self-guided. There is no tour leader; travelers receive electronic travel documentation and vouchers to manage the trip on their own.
Which hotels are used?
The pack names Motel One Berlin Alexanderplatz in Berlin and NYX Hotel Prague in Prague; hotels in Dresden and Munich are not specified in the evidence.
What is not included?
Tourist taxes are excluded and must be paid locally. Extra nights in Berlin can be added from 55 euros per person per night.
How many nights does the trip include?
7 nights across four cities: Berlin (2), Dresden (1), Prague (2) and Munich (2).
When does this trip run?
The evidence does not give exact departure dates, but the trip is built around Christmas markets in Berlin, Dresden, Prague and Munich.

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