The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group
The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group
$3725
The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group
9 Days Starting and ending in Vienna
Visiting: Vienna, Cesky Krumlov, Prague, Kraków, Oravsky Podzamok, Budapest
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Tour Overview
Experience the best Europe has to offer, beginning with Vienna sightseeing and a serving of Polish charm in breathtaking Kraków. Fall in love with the fairy tale town of Ceský 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 Jewish quarter. Both will end by wowing you in the Old Town square with the fortune-telling astronomical clock. Journey through Slovakia and across the Tatra Mountains to Budapest. 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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park.
Accommodation Name: Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Vienna! Enjoy your afternoon before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers to enjoy dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Stately Vienna And The Habsburgs
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Park.
Accommodation Name: Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert for a 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. 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, the magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, the Austrian Parliament Building, and Karlskirche. Explore Vienna by joining 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.
Day 3: Charming Český Krumlov And Golden Prague
Location: Vienna, Cesky Krumlov, Prague
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Prague.
Accommodation Name: Royal, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 colorful 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
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Prague.
Accommodation Name: Royal, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 and taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. 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
Location: Prague, Kraków
Accommodation: Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Kraków.
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Kraków
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a 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, which bore witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
Day 6: The Damsels And Dragons Of Kraków Relaxed Start
Location: Kraków
Accommodation: Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Kraków.
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Andel's Cracow, Kraków
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Alternatively, enjoy a morning at leisure before joining your fellow travelers to ascend Wawel Hill and visit the cathedral, with your Local Expert. 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
Location: Kraków, Oravsky Podzamok, Budapest
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center.
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast
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
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center.
Accommodation Name: Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy, followed by an enchanting recital by one of the student's. The university was founded by the piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875. Afterwards, explore Budapest with a Local Expert. Visit Heroes’ Square and drive down elegant Andrássy Boulevard in pest, and wander the medieval streets of Buda to enjoy views from the Fisherman's Bastion. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax by the Danube or browse the boutiques of Vaci Street. For dinner, you are treated to mouth watering Hungarian specialties, accompanied by specially selected wines.
Day 9: Depart Vienna
Location: Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Bohemian journey concludes after breakfast, with transfers arriving at Budapest airport at 07:00 and 11:00. The early transfer will continue to Vienna and arrive at Vienna airport by midday, and offers a final stop at the post-trip hotel.
What's Included
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Vienna Waltz Workshop
Participate in an inclusive Viennese Waltz workshop designed to support the visually impaired community.
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Private Tour of Schönbrunn Palace
Enjoy a private, guided exploration of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna.
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Local Expert Tours
Benefit from guided tours with Local Experts in various cities including Prague, Kraków, and Budapest.
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Authentic Dining Experiences
Experience authentic dining with dinners and wine in Vienna, Kraków, and Budapest.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
All hotel and restaurant tips are included, along with taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Receive personal radio headsets to ensure you don't miss any commentary from your Local Expert.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi on the coach and in hotels where available.
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Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times for flights that match the itinerary start and end dates.
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Luxury Coach Travel
Travel in comfort on Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour are not included and may incur additional costs.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Additional Included Highlights
- 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.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- 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.
Insight Experiences
- 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.
Well-being
- 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.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a relaxing journey across Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Hilton Vienna Park and Hilton Vienna Plaza in Vienna, the Royal in Prague, Vienna House Andel's Cracow in Kraków, and Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center in Budapest, offering a blend of luxury and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience is offered in Vienna to support the visually impaired community?
In Vienna, you can participate in a unique 'Dancing without Barriers' workshop, where you will learn the Viennese Waltz in the dark in a specially designed sensory studio. This experience is designed to support the visually impaired community and focuses on inclusion and education around visual impairment.
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What can I expect during the visit to Auschwitz?
During the visit to Auschwitz, you will join a guided tour of the memorial and museum, which bears witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust. It is a powerful and moving experience led by a Local Expert.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour in Prague?
In Prague, you can choose to explore the courtyards of the Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral, or take a walk through the Jewish Quarter with a Local Expert to learn about the history of Prague's Jewish community and taste Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry. You will also have the opportunity to see the Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square.
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What is included in the Budapest tour?
In Budapest, you will enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy, followed by a recital by one of the students. You will also explore the city with a Local Expert, visiting Heroes’ Square, Andrassy Boulevard, and the medieval streets of Buda, with views from the Fisherman's Bastion.
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What dining experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes several dining experiences such as a dinner with wine at a local restaurant in Vienna, a Dine-Around evening in Kraków where you can choose from a selection of local restaurants, and a Hungarian dinner paired with wine in Budapest.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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