Compare The Bohemian - End Vienna, Classic Group End Vienna Classic Group by Insight Vacations vs Imperial Capitals – Vienna, Budapest & Prague by Sky Vacations
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| Duration | 9 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 2,695 | $ 2,250 |
| Price Per Day | $ 299 | $ 250 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Airfare included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
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| Description | Experience the best Europe has to offer with an abundance of Vienna sightseeing and a serving of spicy Polish sausage in Kraków. Fall in love with the fairy tale town of Český Krumlov before an exciting Insight Choice in the Czech capital—touring the thousand-year-old castle courtyards or joining a Local Expert for a walk through the Old Town square, to the fortune telling astronomical clock. Journey through Slovakia and across the Tatra Mountains to Budapest for a Celebration Dinner in the exquisite surrounds of the Gundel restaurant. Explore the Old Town of Buda, separated from Pest by the Danube River, and admire the spectacular views from the Fisherman���s Bastion before feasting on the finest local delicacies paired with select Hungarian wines. |
Wonderful architecture spanning centuries combined with vast imperial palaces – this trio of central European capitals is sure to charm you. Explore Europe’s most elegant city Vienna and its majestic palaces and monuments. Revel in Budapest’s architectural grandeur and cultural heritage. Finally explore Prague famous for its 14th century Charles bridge adorned with baroque statues. Ideal for those who want to tour Europe’s three great capitals in one itinerary.
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Day 1: Welcome to Vienna
At Vienna airport, transfers to your hotel will leave at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:30. At 17:30, meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Stately Vienna and the Habsburgs
Join a Local Expert for a private tour of Maria Theresa's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Be transported to a time of opulence and extravagance, as you marvel at the intricacies of gilded Rococo frames, frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers.Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose to visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte. Alternatively, join a unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience, take to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop and support the visually impaired community. Dancing in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, will be a unique experience for all your senses. Then get your camera ready for a drive around the Ring Road, a grand boulevard built along the lines of the old city walls, showcasing many of the capital's architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Day 3: Charming Český Krumlov and Golden Prague
Once over the Czech border, head for picturesque Český Krumlov, where you'll start with a brief orientation tour of this fairy-tale town, straight out of the Middle Ages. Enjoy some free time to explore and appreciate views of the Vltava River. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic-free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Golden Prague.
Day 4: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert for a walk through the Jewish Quarter and learn about a different side of the history of Prague. Continue to Old Town Square where the mechanical antics of the Astronomical Clock’s glockenspiel delight onlookers each hour. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure.
Day 5: Reflect on Auschwitz then onto Kraków
Enjoy a gentle drive through the rolling Czech countryside before crossing into Poland where you will stop at Oświęcim, better known by its German name of Auschwitz. Join a guided tour of the memorial and museum and stop at Birkenau, which bore witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
Day 6: The Damsels and Dragons of Kraków Relaxed Start
In the morning why not join an Optional Experience and journey into a glistening subterranean world at the 600-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine? In a maze of tunnels deep below the surface, witness unique salt sculptures, sunken lakes and even a glorious cathedral carved entirely out of rock salt by the miners. Otherwise, you can have a morning at leisure before joining a Local Expert to ascend Wawel Hill and visit the cathedral. Walk past the former residence of Pope John Paul II through the Old Town, to Europe’s largest and most beautiful town square. See the medieval Sukiennice Cloth Hall and visit the 14th century St. Mary’s Basilica, the most important church in the city. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the trumpeter in the tower. In the evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants on your Dine-Around Evening.
Day 7: Through Sleepy Slovakia to Budapest
Journey into the Slovakian region of Orava and see the picturesque Oravský Hrad Castle before continuing through the breathtaking Low Tatra Mountains to arrive in Budapest.
Day 8: Budapest, the Queen of the Danube Relaxed Start
Venture into the heart of Buda’s medieval Castle District with a Local Expert, to visit Matthias Church and take in the vista from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Cross the Danube to the Pest district to visit Heroes’ Square and drive down elegant Andrássy Boulevard. Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. The university was founded by the piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax by the Danube or browse the boutiques of Vaci Street. For your Celebration Dinner, you are treated to mouthwatering Hungarian specialities, accompanied by specially selected wines, as you dine at the elegant Gundel restaurant.
Day 9: Depart Vienna
Your Bohemian journey concludes after breakfast with transfers arriving at Budapest airport at 07:00 and 11:00. The 07:00 transfer continues to Vienna airport, arriving at midday and offers a final stop at the post-trip hotel.
DAY 1 – Welcome
Welcome to Vienna! Upon arrival you’ll be met by our Sky Vacations ambassador who will meet you and will take you to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours to unwind.
DAY 2 – Vienna
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a city tour which will give you an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse we show you numerous magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History; the former Habsburg winter residence (Hofburg), the Parliament, the City Hall and the National Theatre. The highlight of this tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 3 – Vienna
Breakfast and day at leisure to explore Vienna individually.
DAY 4 – Vienna – Budapest
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Budapest. Upon arrival check-in in to your hotel.
DAY 5 – Budapest
Breakfast and city tour of Budapest. First, we take the Margaret Bridge and drive over to Buda. We stop in the Castle District and during a short walk we show you the main attractions of the area. We walk to Matthias Church and to the Fishermen’s Bastion. Next, we drive to the Gellért Hill (Citadel) and show you the most spectacular view of Budapest. We then take the Andrássy Avenue to downtown Pest, pass by the Opera House and the St Stephen’s Basilica. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 6 – Budapest – Bratislava – Prague
Breakfast and departure towards Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Walking tour of all the all the must-sees of this historic city. Continue to Prague and Check in to our hotel.
DAY 7 – Prague
Breakfast and city tour of all of the most interesting historical sights of Prague – the Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, the National Museum, Charles Square followed by a ride along the beautiful riverside, across the River Vltava to Prague Castle.After a short walk you will return to the city center to the Old Town Square. Here you can admire the Tyn Church, St. Nicholas Church and the Astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 8 – Prague
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at your leisure to explore gorgeous Prague.
DAY 9 – Prague
After a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, its time to transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
