7 Day Prague Value Vacation 2018 Itinerary

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2 Warsaw, 2 Krakow, 3 Budapest, 3 Vienna, 3 Prague

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

What's this trip about?

    2 Warsaw, 2 Krakow, 3 Budapest, 3 Vienna, 3 Prague

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

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  • Trekking & Expeditions

Itinerary

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Central Europe. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-six travelers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to imperial and medieval Central Europe. You will be immersed in the culture of the area with specially arranged visits, classical concerts, and unique culinary experiences. And at the end of each day, you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort as well as location. Welcome to Central Europe with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Poland
Depart on your flight to Warsaw, Poland

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Warsaw, Welcome Reception
Welcome to Warsaw, the sprawling cultural capital of Poland with its diverse architecture ranging from restored Gothic and neoclassical palaces to Soviet-era concrete and to modern glass and steel. You’ll be greeted by our representatives and transferred to your hotel si...
DAY 3, Saturday - Warsaw‘s Old Town, Chopin Piano Recital
After virtual destruction at the end of WWII, Warsaw has survived and emerged as one of the major capitals in Europe. At the Lazienki Park complex, stand before the striking bronze monument of Frederic Chopin, the beloved Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Roman...
DAY 4, Sunday - Train to Krakow, Old City of Kazimierz, Wawel Hill
At the Warsaw train station board a First Class coach on a high-speed train that whisks you to Krakow, named one of the world’s 12 greatest historic cities by UNESCO. Upon arrival, on to Kazimierz, the former Jewish Quarter with its labyrinthine streets and low standing ...
DAY 5, Monday - Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Old Town and Market Square
A somber journey to the town of Oswiecim where the Nazis built Auschwitz, their largest concentration and death camp. The stories of those who were sent there and perished emphasize the scope of Hitler's extermination efforts. After an introductory film, walk through the...
DAY 6, Tuesday - Orawka Wooden Church, Donovaly Ski Resort, Dinner Cruise in Budapest
On the drive towards Budapest, a stop at the unique Orawka wooden church in the Low Tatras mountain range. The interior of the church is considered one of the most beautiful in southern Poland with original polychrome paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries depicting ...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Tour of Buda, Castle Hill, Tour Great Dohany Synagogue, Dinner at Gundel
Spend the morning exploring Budapest, one of Europe’s most enchanting cities, named "The Paris of the East." Divided into two distinct sections – Buda and Pest, these independent cities on opposite banks of the Danube were joined in the 19th century with the opening of t...
DAY 8, Thursday - Tour of Pest, Private Visit to Hungarian Parliament, Lunch at Central Market Hall
On the Pest side, a specially arranged private visit to the stunning Hungarian Parliament starts the day. Learn more about the spectacular main staircase, lavishly decorated rooms and the priceless Hungarian Coronation Jewels in the Dome Hall. The walking tour then takes...
DAY 9, Friday - Bratislava’s Old Town, Classical Viennese Concert
Our travels take us from Budapest to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, set on the Danube by the border of Austria and Hungary, surrounded by lush vineyards and the Little Carpathian Mountains. In the pedestrianized 18th century Old Town, a gem of the Austro-Hungarian ...
DAY 10, Saturday - Vienna’s Ringstrasse, Kunstkammer (Fine Arts) Museum
Circling the famous Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, we view some of this majestic city’s historic sites including astonishing Baroque and Renaissance palaces, splendid parks and striking monuments. Pass the lavish Hofburg Palace (Imperial Palace), a former residenc...
DAY 11, Sunday - Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna Woods, Mayerling, Wine Tavern Dinner
Be prepared for the opulence of the grand 17th century Schonbrunn Palace, the "Versailles of Austria," former summer residence of the imperial family. One of Europe’s most impressive Baroque palace complexes, Schonbrunn is included on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List. Bef...
DAY 12, Monday - Drive to Prague, Explore the Old Town
From Vienna we drive to Prague, the Czech Republic’s magical city, known as the "City of A Hundred Spires" with is winding lanes, medieval ramparts and tiny romantic corners where the ancient and modern live side by side. A relaxing lunch upon arrival, followed by a walk...
DAY 13, Tuesday - Private Visit to Strahov Library, Prague Castle, Lunch at Lobkowicz Palace
Today, a private visit to the Baroque Library of the famed Strahov Monastery, a complex that combines exquisite architecture with treasures of immeasurable value. In this living place of learning and tranquility view astonishing frescoes and murals dedicated to the progr...
DAY 14, Wednesday - Jewish Quarter, Farewell Dinner
At the Jewish Quarter, join a walking tour that traces the history of the largest Jewish quarter in Europe. The museum exhibits Central Europe’s largest collection of Judaica, including rare and precious objects. View Franz Kafka’s birthplace, the 13th century Alt Neu Sy...
DAY 15, Thursday - Depart the Czech Republic
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 4/26/2019

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