The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group

The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group

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Tour Overview

Embark on "The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Central Europe. This immersive experience takes you through Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, offering a blend of cultural exploration and authentic dining. Begin in Vienna, where you'll enjoy a unique Viennese Waltz workshop supporting the visually impaired community. Discover the fairy-tale charm of Ceský Krumlov, the historical depth of Prague, and the poignant history of Auschwitz. In Kraków, explore medieval legends and dine in local restaurants. Journey through Slovakia's picturesque landscapes to Budapest, where you'll enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy and a Hungarian dinner. Travel in comfort aboard Insight's luxurious coach, staying in premium accommodations like Hilton Vienna Park and Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center. This tour promises a rich tapestry of experiences, from guided city tours to personal exploration, all while supporting sustainable travel initiatives. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Vienna: Experience the music of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz in a unique sensory workshop supporting the visually impaired community.

  • Prague: Explore the Jewish Quarter and taste traditional Czech pastry, Trdelnik, with a Local Expert.

  • Prague: Walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral, or take a river cruise through the city.

  • Vienna: Discover the opulence of Schonbrunn Palace with its frescoed ceilings and crystal chandeliers.

  • Cesky Krumlov: Wander the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town with a guided orientation.

  • Auschwitz: Visit the memorial and museum with a Local Expert to reflect on the Holocaust.

  • Kraków: Explore the medieval heart of the city, including Wawel Hill and St. Mary's Basilica.

  • Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy and explore the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert.

Itinerary

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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: Český Krumlov

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

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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: 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: 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

  • Vienna Waltz Workshop

    Participate in an inclusive Viennese Waltz workshop designed to support the visually impaired community.

  • Guided Tour of Schöbrunn Palace

    Enjoy a guided exploration of Schobrunn Palace in Vienna.

  • Prague Exploration

    Explore Prague with a Local Expert, including a visit to the Jewish Quarter and St. Vitus Cathedral.

  • Auschwitz Visit

    Experience a guided visit to the Auschwitz memorial and museum.

  • Kraków Exploration

    Join a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of Kraków, including visits to Wawel Hill and St. Mary's Basilica.

  • Budapest Tour

    Explore Budapest with a Local Expert, including visits to Heroes’ Square and the medieval streets of Buda.

  • Liszt Music Academy Tour

    Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, followed by a recital.

  • Luxury Coach Travel

    Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets are provided for freedom during visits to famous highlights.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included, along with all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

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What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour are not included and may incur additional costs.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • 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. ...more ...less

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. ...more ...less

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

  • What unique experience does the tour offer in Vienna?

    In Vienna, the tour offers a unique 'Dancing without Barriers' workshop where participants 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. ...more ...less

  • 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 terrible atrocities of the Holocaust. It is a powerful and moving experience led by a Local Expert.

  • 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 hand-picked local restaurants, and a Hungarian dinner paired with wine in Budapest.

  • What are some of the highlights of the Prague visit?

    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 its history and taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. You will also visit the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock. ...more ...less

  • What is the transportation like during the tour?

    The tour provides travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom, ensuring a relaxing journey across Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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Friday - Saturday

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
$3725 $3585 (USD)

Operator discount: -$140 (USD)

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

The Bohemian - End Vienna, Small Group

9 Days Starting and ending in Vienna, Austria

Visiting: Vienna, Český Krumlov, Prague, Kraków, Budapest

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $3725 $3585 (USD) Operator discount: -$140

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jan-2025 but subject to change.