The Bohemian (Small Groups, End Vienna, 9 Days)
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Embark on a captivating multi-day tour that takes you through the heart of Europe, from the grandeur of Vienna to the charm of Prague, the historical significance of Auschwitz, the medieval allure of Krakow, the natural beauty of Slovakia, and the vibrant culture of Budapest. This tour offers an immersive experience into the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning architecture of these iconic cities. You'll explore magnificent palaces, impressive cathedrals, historical sites, and more, with expert local guides providing insightful commentary. Enjoy delicious local cuisine, participate in unique experiences like a Viennese Waltz dance workshop, and have ample free time to explore at your own pace. This tour is perfect for those seeking a blend of guided activities and independent exploration.
Included
4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
8 Breakfast (B)
Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
Kraków: For your Dine-Around evening, choose you style of dining from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants, unique in Polish flavour.
Budapest: Sit down to a Hungarian dinner paired with wine amid the architectural delights of the city.
8 nights in twin-share rooms at hand-picked hotels
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Vienna: Listen to the music of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Unique to Insight Vacations guests, ‘Dancing without Barriers’ takes place in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, and will be a unique experience for all your senses. This specifically designed workshop focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. Through their foundation the organisation supports children from disadvantaged family and children with a visual impairment. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague. Taste Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry.
Prague: Explore Prague with your local expert, walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. The city is then yours to explore. Maybe take a river cruise through the heart of the city or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route? Czechs are passionate about their beer, so be sure to try the local pilsners together with hearty Czech cuisine
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875.
Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot. Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail. Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle and look for the iconic dragon, accompanied by your Local Expert.
Kraków: Visit the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica, the most important church in the city.
Budapest: Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert.
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
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Welcome to the beautiful city of Vienna! Spend your afternoon settling in and exploring the city at your leisure. In the evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a delightful Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, complete with wine.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Vienna
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- Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Burgruine Mödling
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Join a Local Expert for a private tour of the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Marvel at the opulence of the Rococo frames, frescoed ceilings, and crystal chandeliers. Enjoy a scenic drive around the Ring Road, showcasing Vienna's architectural masterpieces. Participate in a unique Viennese Waltz dance workshop, supporting the visually impaired community.
Day 3 – Day 3: From Vienna to Prague via Český Krumlov
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Cross the Czech border to the picturesque town of Český Krumlov. Enjoy a brief orientation tour of this fairy-tale town, followed by some free time to explore. In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to the golden city of Prague.
Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Prague
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- Jerusalem Synagogue
- Prague Astronomical Clock
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- Prague Castle
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Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral or join a Local Expert for a walk through the Jewish Quarter. Taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry, and watch the Astronomical Clock's glockenspiel delight onlookers each hour. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure.
Day 5 – Day 5: From Prague to Auschwitz
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- Memorial and Museum Auschwitz I
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Drive through the rolling Czech countryside before crossing into Poland. Stop at Oświęcim, better known by its German name of Auschwitz. Join a guided tour of the memorial and museum, which bore witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
Day 6 – Day 6: Exploring Krakow
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- St. Mary's Basilica
- Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Wawel Cathedral
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In the morning, you may choose to join an Optional Experience to the 600-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine. Alternatively, enjoy a morning at leisure before joining your fellow travellers to ascend Wawel Hill and visit the cathedral. Walk through the Old Town to Europe's largest and most beautiful town square. Visit the 14th century St. Mary’s Basilica and keep an eye out for the trumpeter in the tower. In the evening, choose from a selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
Day 7 – Day 7: From Krakow to Budapest via Orava
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Journey into the Slovakian region of Orava and see the picturesque Oravský Hrad Castle. Continue through the breathtaking Low Tatra Mountains to arrive in the vibrant city of Budapest.
Day 8 – Day 8: Discovering Budapest
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- Heroes' Square
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Explore Budapest with a Local Expert. Visit Heroes’ Square and drive down elegant Andrassy Boulevard. Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. The rest of the day is at your leisure. For your Celebration Dinner, you are treated to mouthwatering Hungarian specialities, accompanied by specially selected wines.
Day 9 – Day 9: Departure from Budapest
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Your Bohemian journey concludes after breakfast with transfers arriving at Budapest airport. The transfer continues to Vienna airport, arriving at midday, and offers a final stop at the post-trip hotel.
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