Compare Highlights of Central Europe by Intrepid Travel vs Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland by Europamundo Vacations
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Duration | 8 days | 14 days |
Price From | $ 2,584 | $ 2,036 |
Price Per Day | $ 323 | $ 145 |
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Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
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Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary and experience some of the best bits of Central Europe. From the sleekness of Vienna, and from the architectural triumphs of Prague to the contrasting twin cities of Budapest, see how history, folklore and tradition are threaded through the fabric of modern life. Visit centuries-old castles, be spoilt by greenery in urban jungles, fall in love with Bohemian fairytale towns, marvel at the artistic talents of European masters and dig into a Hungarian feast cooked by a local family, especially for you. This adventure has it all. |
Discover Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland with incredible cities tour and have a pleasant days. |
Day 1 Prague
Vítejte v Praze! Welcome to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires and the capital of the Czech Republic. Meet your new travel buddies and group leader at 6 pm for a welcome meeting. Afterwards, you might like to head out for a special welcome dinner together. You could tuck into a delicious meal at a Czech pub and enjoy traditional food like sausages, dumplings and salads, and fresh, crisp beer straight from the tank – just like a local. Did you know that the beer in the Czech Republic has three colours? Gold, amber and black – we recommend you try them all to see which one you like best.
Day 2 Prague
Head to Prague Castle this morning and spend time exploring the Old Royal Palace, St Vitus’ Cathedral, St George’s Basilica and the colourful Golden Lane. Then, get a taste for Czech cuisine as you tuck into lunch at a local canteen that proudly serves up traditional dishes. There'll be plenty of lunching locals if you want to copy their order for the best dishes on offer. The rest of the day is free to do as you wish. You could wander the countless museums, or stroll the cobblestone streets, perhaps, café-hopping as you go. In the evening, maybe grab dinner with your new travel companions or hit the town solo. Your leader will have some great recommendations, no matter what you feel like.
Day 3 Cesky Krumlov
Depart Prague today and travel by local bus to the southern Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. This picturesque medieval town dates back to the 13th century and is like something out of a fairy-tale. Cesky Krumlov (pronounced 'Chess-kee Kroom-love') means 'crooked meadow', which is befitting of a town that's nestled in a sharp bend of the Vltava River. Today, join a local guide for a walking tour of the town and hear tales of the mysteries that lie behind every shopfront and house on the crooked little streets. Later you might like to visit the town's castle or art gallery, or head out on an optional cycling or canoeing excursion.
Day 4 Vienna
Depart Cesky Krumlov by private minivan this morning and cross the border into Austria, continuing to the cosmopolitan city of Vienna. Join your leader for a walk through the city's compact centre. Stop at the gothic-style St Stephens Cathedral, wander past the grand neo-classical Graben and onwards to the Hofburg Palace. Stop by Vollpension, where you can be treated to sweet eats just like your grandma made. This café aims to bridge the generation gap and bring people together through food by employing baking masters who happen to be ‘grandmas and grandpas’ to bake the freshest cakes in all of Vienna. Then, finish your orientation of the city at the State Opera House, one of the world's most important opera houses and the heart of classical Viennese culture. Art lovers have a vast choice of museums, from the Albertina to those located in the Museum Quarter. In the evening, perhaps head out for some Viennese cuisine.
Day 5 Vienna
Wake up without an alarm today as you have the whole of today to explore Vienna and its surrounds at your leisure. You might like to head out to Schoenbrunn for a guided audio tour of the summer palace, designed by Empress Maria Theresa. The Gloriette Monument has incredible views of Vienna and the palace gardens are free to all visitors, although there is a charge for entrance and tours of the palace. Vienna is a beautiful city, so try to capture its essence as best you can while you're here.
Day 6 Budapest
Today, you’ll take a scenic train journey across the border into Hungary to reach Budapest. Since the collapse of Communism, Budapest has experienced something of a renaissance. This afternoon is free for you to enjoy everything Budapest has to offer. It's the spa capital of the world so if you want to do nothing more than soak all day, you won't be judged here. In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked Hungarian meal with a local family. You'll be invited into their family home to enjoy a drink and snack on fresh vegetables, cheese, bread and homemade sausages in the garden. After whetting your appetite, you'll get a chance to roll up your sleeves and join the family in the kitchen to learn some of their Hungarian cooking specialties with a cooking masterclass. Then, tuck into your freshly prepared meal and enjoy dinner with your new-found friends and host family. Toast your Hungarian arrival with a taste of palinka, Hungarian fruit brandy.Perhaps rejoin the group for a farewell dinner.
Day 7 Budapest
Dive deeper into Budapest with a walking tour with a local guide to explore some of the city’s most interesting sights. There's no one better to show you all of the best spots and give you local insights like someone who lives here so be sure to follow closely and ask your local guide any of your burning questions about Budapest. You'll see the Hungarian State Opera House, St. Stephen's Church and The Chain Bridge. The grand architecture and boulevards evoke a time gone by, while glamorous stores and glitzy restaurants make this one of the truly great cities of Europe. You’ll enjoy views of the Freedom Statute and the Citadel, Gellért spa baths and Buda castle along your walk today. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy.
Day 8 Budapest
Your adventure comes to an end today. There are no more activities planned and you're able to depart the accommodation at any time. As there's not much time in Budapest, it's recommended that you stay an extra few nights so you can truly experience this beautiful city. If you need help booking additional accommodation, our reservations team can help (subject to availability).
Day 1: Berlin
Today's Highlights: Arrival Reception. Transfer to hotel and free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area.
Day 2: Berlin
We include a panoramic tour of the incredible and thriving capital of Germany. We will know the historical center, the island of museums, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, its commercial arteries and its parks. We will also know the impressive Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall Museum. Optionally you will have the opportunity to get to know the Potsdam area with its beautiful palaces.
Day 3: Berlin - Dresden - Bamberg - Nuremberg
We travel to Dresde, a city next to the Elbe river where you can admire its palace. We continue to Bavaria. Arrival in BAMBERG beautiful city full of life; Don't stop walking through little Venice. We continue to NUREMBERG, the second city of Bavaria, a city with a long history where we suggest visiting the point where Hitler's Coliseum was located.
Day 4: Nuremberg - Lanshut - Dachau - Munich
We visit Landshut, one of the most beautiful villages in Germany
Day 5: Munich - Salzburg -Cesky Krumlov - Prague
We travel to SALZBURG, the city of Mozart, with its Renaissance and Baroque center of great beauty in the shadow of the magnificent medieval castle. Later we continue to the Czech Republic, knowing CESKY KRUMLOV, a beautiful small medieval town, on a canyon and surrounded by walls. Time to walk. Continue to PRAGUE. Arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Day 6: Prague
In the morning we include a panoramic visit of this city, one of the most beautiful in Europe, where the Castle, the Town Hall Square and the beautiful Charles Bridge stand out. We end the day with an overnight transfer to the city center, where many traditional breweries are located where you can dine.
Day 7: Prague - Bratislava– Vienna
Day 8: Vienna
In the morning we include a panoramic tour of the city; You will be able to know its majestic avenues, its beautiful palaces, its large parks, its historic center.In the evening we include a transfer to the Town Hall square, you can enjoy its lighting and the night activity of the neighboring streets.
Day 9: Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Day 10: Innsbruck - Vaduz - Feldkirch
In the morning we make a panoramic visit of INNSBRUCK, the capital of Tyrol, a city between mountains with its magnificent historic neighborhood. After lunch time we cross the Tyrol region among beautiful landscapes. We travel to Liechtenstein, a small independent country located in the mountains between Austria and Switzerland. We stop in Vaduz, its capital, time for a walk. Later we go to the nearby city of Feldkirch, in Austria, next to the border with Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany; Charming walled city with beautiful medieval town and castle. Free time.
Crystals in Swarovski Museum in Innsbruck, Austria, we include the visit to the factory and the museum
Day 11: Feldkirch - St. Gallen - Constance - Stein Am Rhein - Rhine Falls - Zurich
Zurich: The most populous city in Switzerland is the financial and cultural capital of the country.
Day 12: Zurich
Zurich: The most populous city in Switzerland is the financial and cultural capital of the country.
Day 13: Zurich - Berne - Fribourg -Nyon - Yvoire - Geneva
Nyon: An ideal place to disconnect from the real world.
Day 14: Geneva
After breakfast, we include a panoramic tour with a local guide in Geneva, a city on Lake Leman which houses the European headquarters of the United Nations, the International Labour Organization, the Red Cross and numerous other international bodies. The tour ends in the city-center. End of our services.