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Prague Christmas Markets
Start the christmas festivities with a coach trip to the Prague Christmas Markets. Search for the best deals on christmas market breaks in Prague and save £££'s on your coach tour in 2011. We have a number of great offers on coach tours to the christmas markets in Prague as well as multi centre coach tours that sample the christmas markets in multiple locations. Maybe combine your Prague trip with other European destinations such as Vienna and Rothenburg. The majority of our Prague christmas market tours are for 7 days so you will have plenty of time to enjoy everything Prague has to offer.
Prague is a beautiful city and during the christmas market period in November and December it is a wonderous sight of lights and decorations with a good selection of stalls offering traditional czech delicacies and christmas gifts. There are a number of christmas markets in Prague with the main ones located in Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square so there is plenty of choice available when shopping for treats. Further information about dates and special offers for Prague christmas markets in 2011 will be available soon.
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Prague Christmas Market 2011
There is a long tradition of Christmas markets (Vanocni trh) in Prague which aims to bring people together, to eat, drink and be merry in the holiday spirit. The main Christmas markets are in Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square and other smaller markets are in Havelska Trziste, Namesti Republiky and surrounding areas.
When the christmas market is on Prague is transformed into a sea of lights, festive decorations and stalls offering numerous Czech delicacies and gifts. You will find an array of gift ideas such as wooden toys, hand-made jewellery, traditional puppets, Christmas tree ornaments, candles, Bohemian Crystal and more. As well as looking for gifts, you can observe how Czech traditional food is made, be sure to try some svařák (hot wine) too.
There is a petting area for children, where they may stroke some sheep, goats and even a lama.
One of the most magnificent sights is of the Christmas tree in Old Town Square draped in dazzling lights against the backdrop of the Square's gothic skyline. The lights are usually turned on at 5pm every night. Many local and international choirs perform carols and musical ensembles at the Old Town Square, as well as schools from all over the Czech Republic dressing up in traditional costume, entertaining market visitors.
Prague's Christmas markets will be sure not to disappoint.
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Tips include:
• Make sure you have valid travel insurance, even if you're only planning a short trip.• Visit your GP at least 6 weeks before you travel to get any vaccinations you might need.
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