JANUARY 2024
JUNE 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
OCTOBER 2024
8
DAYS
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7
NIGHTS
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CENTRAL EUROPE
Castles, Culture &
Capitals
Capitals
Discover captivating cities and fairytale landmarks in the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. A must for any inquisitive adventurer, Central Europe is a treasure chest of cultural wonders and architectural masterpieces. Join this immersive trip to uncover the highlights, including all four alluring capitals in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. We also take in fairytale castles and history-soaked towns, making a special stop at the Unesco-listed Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, often named among the prettiest towns in Europe. Private transport allows us to optimise our time, while an expert leader and guided tours unlock the intriguing past and fascinating culture of this picturesque region.
You will be directed to our partner site for booking your plan
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8 days
7 nights
8 days
7 nights
8 days
7 nights
Prague
Castle
Tre Cime
di Lavaredo
Tre Cime
di Lavaredo
Cesky
Krumlov
Lednice
Chateau
Hotel
Adler
Hotel
Adler
Bratislava
Castle
Kunsthistorisches
Museum
Villabassa
Villabassa
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: PRAGUE
Start in
Prague
The tour begins in Prague in the late afternoon. If you arrive early, the Czech capital is the perfect place to wander: cut through the alleys of the medieval Old Town, sample the much-lauded Czech beer or try the hearty local cuisine. If you’re interested in visiting the top city attractions, such as Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or Wenceslas Square, your leader can point them out on the free maps available at the hotel.
If you wish to explore this beautiful city in more detail, we recommend booking an extra night pre-tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 02: PRAGUE
Prague
Unveiled
Spend a full day exploring the wealth of attractions Prague offers, with a guided sightseeing in the morning followed by free time. We explore the Old Town, including: the Old Town Square; Wenceslas Square, which houses the impressive Lucerna concert hall; the Jewish Quarter; and Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Entrance fees are not included and payable locally. We then spend our second evening in the Czech capital.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 03: CESKY KRUMLOV
Day In
Cesky Krumlov
We hop into our private minibus for a transfer (approximately two hours) to the historic town of Cesky Krumlov, home to petite squares, narrow cobbled streets, an open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium, and a magnificent castle. We enjoy a guided walk of the town in the early afternoon before free time. The early evening and morning are particularly good to see this enchanting town, when the light reflects off the red roofs and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Penzion Prelat (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: MIKULOV
Czech
Renaissance
After breakfast, we travel to the Czech town of Telc; a great example of Renaissance architecture. The Renaissance chateau here is a favourite with filmmakers and the town square is flanked by traditional buildings, that provide a glimpse into a bygone era.
The next stop is Lednice where we visit the Unesco-listed Lednice Chateau, a neo-gothic masterpiece wrapped by one of the largest parks in Europe. We enjoy a boat trip to the minaret before returning to the chateau, taking a walk through the manicured grounds.
We end our day in the wine-growing town of Mikulov, enjoying a guided walk, where we can explore Znojmo Catacombs, a subterranean labyrinth built to defend the population against invaders.
Accommodation: Hotel Galant (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BRATISLAVA
Day In
Bratislava
After breakfast, we cross the border into Slovakia and to the royal town of Skalica (approximately one hour), where we take a guided walk of the landmarks. Here we’ll unravel the captivating history and cultural highlights nestled within the remnants of ancient city fortifications.
We then have a short transfer to a vineyard, where we can have a picnic lunch after we sample local wines with an expert wine producer. We will savour the unique flavours of locally produced wines, including the illustrious Skalický Rubín, also known as Skalica’s Ruby.
We then transfer (approximately 60-90 minutes) to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, where we have a guided tour and explore famous street statues and eventually make our way to Bratislava Castle.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 06: VIENNA
Sightseeing In
Vienna
This morning, we transfer to Vienna, Austria, for a day of sightseeing in this fabled capital city. We have a guided tour and then free time to visit impressive sites such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace (summer palace of the Hapsburgs), the popular Kunsthistorisches Museum and Hundertwasser Hause or a visit to the Mozart Museum (all entrances payable locally).
No visit to Vienna is complete without a café stop for coffee and a cake or you could watch the world go by in one of the many parks or beer gardens.
You then have the option to take the bus back to Bratislava or cruise back on the Danube River. This optional boat trip is around €25.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 07: BUDAPEST
Day In
Budapest
This morning, we transfer to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The mighty Danube splits this great city into halves: Buda, dominated by the Castle Hill palace complex high above the river, and Pest, the bustling and more cosmopolitan centre of trade.
In the afternoon or evening, there is an optional boat cruise on the Danube, offering close-up views of the spectacular neo-gothic Parliament building on the waterfront. There also may be the chance to visit Budapest Great Market Hall.
We finish the week with an evening cruise down the Danube before heading to our farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Benczur or Hotel Verdi (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 08: BUDAPEST
Farewell
Budapest!
The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to explore this fascinating city more, we recommend booking an extra night post-tour. Please ask your sales representative for more details.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: PRAGUE
Start in
Prague
The tour begins in Prague in the late afternoon. If you arrive early, the Czech capital is the perfect place to wander: cut through the alleys of the medieval Old Town, sample the much-lauded Czech beer or try the hearty local cuisine. If you’re interested in visiting the top city attractions, such as Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or Wenceslas Square, your leader can point them out on the free maps available at the hotel.
If you wish to explore this beautiful city in more detail, we recommend booking an extra night pre-tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 02: PRAGUE
Prague
Unveiled
Spend a full day exploring the wealth of attractions Prague offers, with a guided sightseeing in the morning followed by free time. We explore the Old Town, including: the Old Town Square; Wenceslas Square, which houses the impressive Lucerna concert hall; the Jewish Quarter; and Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Entrance fees are not included and payable locally. We then spend our second evening in the Czech capital.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 03: CESKY KRUMLOV
Day In
Cesky Krumlov
We hop into our private minibus for a transfer (approximately two hours) to the historic town of Cesky Krumlov, home to petite squares, narrow cobbled streets, an open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium, and a magnificent castle. We enjoy a guided walk of the town in the early afternoon before free time. The early evening and morning are particularly good to see this enchanting town, when the light reflects off the red roofs and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Penzion Prelat (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: MIKULOV
Czech
Renaissance
After breakfast, we travel to the Czech town of Telc; a great example of Renaissance architecture. The Renaissance chateau here is a favourite with filmmakers and the town square is flanked by traditional buildings, that provide a glimpse into a bygone era.
The next stop is Lednice where we visit the Unesco-listed Lednice Chateau, a neo-gothic masterpiece wrapped by one of the largest parks in Europe. We enjoy a boat trip to the minaret before returning to the chateau, taking a walk through the manicured grounds.
We end our day in the wine-growing town of Mikulov, enjoying a guided walk, where we can explore Znojmo Catacombs, a subterranean labyrinth built to defend the population against invaders.
Accommodation: Hotel Galant (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BRATISLAVA
Day In
Bratislava
After breakfast, we cross the border into Slovakia and to the royal town of Skalica (approximately one hour), where we take a guided walk of the landmarks. Here we’ll unravel the captivating history and cultural highlights nestled within the remnants of ancient city fortifications.
We then have a short transfer to a vineyard, where we can have a picnic lunch after we sample local wines with an expert wine producer. We will savour the unique flavours of locally produced wines, including the illustrious Skalický Rubín, also known as Skalica’s Ruby.
We then transfer (approximately 60-90 minutes) to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, where we have a guided tour and explore famous street statues and eventually make our way to Bratislava Castle.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 06: VIENNA
Sightseeing In
Vienna
This morning, we transfer to Vienna, Austria, for a day of sightseeing in this fabled capital city. We have a guided tour and then free time to visit impressive sites such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace (summer palace of the Hapsburgs), the popular Kunsthistorisches Museum and Hundertwasser Hause or a visit to the Mozart Museum (all entrances payable locally).
No visit to Vienna is complete without a café stop for coffee and a cake or you could watch the world go by in one of the many parks or beer gardens.
You then have the option to take the bus back to Bratislava or cruise back on the Danube River. This optional boat trip is around €25.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 07: BUDAPEST
Day In
Budapest
This morning, we transfer to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The mighty Danube splits this great city into halves: Buda, dominated by the Castle Hill palace complex high above the river, and Pest, the bustling and more cosmopolitan centre of trade.
In the afternoon or evening, there is an optional boat cruise on the Danube, offering close-up views of the spectacular neo-gothic Parliament building on the waterfront. There also may be the chance to visit Budapest Great Market Hall.
We finish the week with an evening cruise down the Danube before heading to our farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Benczur or Hotel Verdi (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 08: BUDAPEST
Farewell
Budapest!
The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to explore this fascinating city more, we recommend booking an extra night post-tour. Please ask your sales representative for more details.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
SCROLL FOR MORE
DAY 01: PRAGUE
Start in
Prague
The tour begins in Prague in the late afternoon. If you arrive early, the Czech capital is the perfect place to wander: cut through the alleys of the medieval Old Town, sample the much-lauded Czech beer or try the hearty local cuisine. If you’re interested in visiting the top city attractions, such as Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or Wenceslas Square, your leader can point them out on the free maps available at the hotel.
If you wish to explore this beautiful city in more detail, we recommend booking an extra night pre-tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 02: PRAGUE
Prague
Unveiled
Spend a full day exploring the wealth of attractions Prague offers, with a guided sightseeing in the morning followed by free time. We explore the Old Town, including: the Old Town Square; Wenceslas Square, which houses the impressive Lucerna concert hall; the Jewish Quarter; and Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Entrance fees are not included and payable locally. We then spend our second evening in the Czech capital.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 03: CESKY KRUMLOV
Day In
Cesky Krumlov
We hop into our private minibus for a transfer (approximately two hours) to the historic town of Cesky Krumlov, home to petite squares, narrow cobbled streets, an open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium, and a magnificent castle. We enjoy a guided walk of the town in the early afternoon before free time. The early evening and morning are particularly good to see this enchanting town, when the light reflects off the red roofs and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Penzion Prelat (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: MIKULOV
Czech
Renaissance
After breakfast, we travel to the Czech town of Telc; a great example of Renaissance architecture. The Renaissance chateau here is a favourite with filmmakers and the town square is flanked by traditional buildings, that provide a glimpse into a bygone era.
The next stop is Lednice where we visit the Unesco-listed Lednice Chateau, a neo-gothic masterpiece wrapped by one of the largest parks in Europe. We enjoy a boat trip to the minaret before returning to the chateau, taking a walk through the manicured grounds.
We end our day in the wine-growing town of Mikulov, enjoying a guided walk, where we can explore Znojmo Catacombs, a subterranean labyrinth built to defend the population against invaders.
Accommodation: Hotel Galant (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BRATISLAVA
Day In
Bratislava
After breakfast, we cross the border into Slovakia and to the royal town of Skalica (approximately one hour), where we take a guided walk of the landmarks. Here we’ll unravel the captivating history and cultural highlights nestled within the remnants of ancient city fortifications.
We then have a short transfer to a vineyard, where we can have a picnic lunch after we sample local wines with an expert wine producer. We will savour the unique flavours of locally produced wines, including the illustrious Skalický Rubín, also known as Skalica’s Ruby.
We then transfer (approximately 60-90 minutes) to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, where we have a guided tour and explore famous street statues and eventually make our way to Bratislava Castle.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 06: VIENNA
Sightseeing In
Vienna
This morning, we transfer to Vienna, Austria, for a day of sightseeing in this fabled capital city. We have a guided tour and then free time to visit impressive sites such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace (summer palace of the Hapsburgs), the popular Kunsthistorisches Museum and Hundertwasser Hause or a visit to the Mozart Museum (all entrances payable locally).
No visit to Vienna is complete without a café stop for coffee and a cake or you could watch the world go by in one of the many parks or beer gardens.
You then have the option to take the bus back to Bratislava or cruise back on the Danube River. This optional boat trip is around €25.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 07: BUDAPEST
Day In
Budapest
This morning, we transfer to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The mighty Danube splits this great city into halves: Buda, dominated by the Castle Hill palace complex high above the river, and Pest, the bustling and more cosmopolitan centre of trade.
In the afternoon or evening, there is an optional boat cruise on the Danube, offering close-up views of the spectacular neo-gothic Parliament building on the waterfront. There also may be the chance to visit Budapest Great Market Hall.
We finish the week with an evening cruise down the Danube before heading to our farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Benczur or Hotel Verdi (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 08: BUDAPEST
Farewell
Budapest!
The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to explore this fascinating city more, we recommend booking an extra night post-tour. Please ask your sales representative for more details.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
SCROLL FOR MORE
DAY 01: PRAGUE
Start in
Prague
The tour begins in Prague in the late afternoon. If you arrive early, the Czech capital is the perfect place to wander: cut through the alleys of the medieval Old Town, sample the much-lauded Czech beer or try the hearty local cuisine. If you’re interested in visiting the top city attractions, such as Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or Wenceslas Square, your leader can point them out on the free maps available at the hotel.
If you wish to explore this beautiful city in more detail, we recommend booking an extra night pre-tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 02: PRAGUE
Prague
Unveiled
Spend a full day exploring the wealth of attractions Prague offers, with a guided sightseeing in the morning followed by free time. We explore the Old Town, including: the Old Town Square; Wenceslas Square, which houses the impressive Lucerna concert hall; the Jewish Quarter; and Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Entrance fees are not included and payable locally. We then spend our second evening in the Czech capital.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 03: CESKY KRUMLOV
Day In
Cesky Krumlov
We hop into our private minibus for a transfer (approximately two hours) to the historic town of Cesky Krumlov, home to petite squares, narrow cobbled streets, an open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium, and a magnificent castle. We enjoy a guided walk of the town in the early afternoon before free time. The early evening and morning are particularly good to see this enchanting town, when the light reflects off the red roofs and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Penzion Prelat (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: MIKULOV
Czech
Renaissance
After breakfast, we travel to the Czech town of Telc; a great example of Renaissance architecture. The Renaissance chateau here is a favourite with filmmakers and the town square is flanked by traditional buildings, that provide a glimpse into a bygone era.
The next stop is Lednice where we visit the Unesco-listed Lednice Chateau, a neo-gothic masterpiece wrapped by one of the largest parks in Europe. We enjoy a boat trip to the minaret before returning to the chateau, taking a walk through the manicured grounds.
We end our day in the wine-growing town of Mikulov, enjoying a guided walk, where we can explore Znojmo Catacombs, a subterranean labyrinth built to defend the population against invaders.
Accommodation: Hotel Galant (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BRATISLAVA
Day In
Bratislava
After breakfast, we cross the border into Slovakia and to the royal town of Skalica (approximately one hour), where we take a guided walk of the landmarks. Here we’ll unravel the captivating history and cultural highlights nestled within the remnants of ancient city fortifications.
We then have a short transfer to a vineyard, where we can have a picnic lunch after we sample local wines with an expert wine producer. We will savour the unique flavours of locally produced wines, including the illustrious Skalický Rubín, also known as Skalica’s Ruby.
We then transfer (approximately 60-90 minutes) to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, where we have a guided tour and explore famous street statues and eventually make our way to Bratislava Castle.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 06: VIENNA
Sightseeing In
Vienna
This morning, we transfer to Vienna, Austria, for a day of sightseeing in this fabled capital city. We have a guided tour and then free time to visit impressive sites such as St Stephen’s Cathedral, the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace (summer palace of the Hapsburgs), the popular Kunsthistorisches Museum and Hundertwasser Hause or a visit to the Mozart Museum (all entrances payable locally).
No visit to Vienna is complete without a café stop for coffee and a cake or you could watch the world go by in one of the many parks or beer gardens.
You then have the option to take the bus back to Bratislava or cruise back on the Danube River. This optional boat trip is around €25.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 07: BUDAPEST
Day In
Budapest
This morning, we transfer to the Hungarian capital of Budapest. The mighty Danube splits this great city into halves: Buda, dominated by the Castle Hill palace complex high above the river, and Pest, the bustling and more cosmopolitan centre of trade.
In the afternoon or evening, there is an optional boat cruise on the Danube, offering close-up views of the spectacular neo-gothic Parliament building on the waterfront. There also may be the chance to visit Budapest Great Market Hall.
We finish the week with an evening cruise down the Danube before heading to our farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Benczur or Hotel Verdi (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 08: BUDAPEST
Farewell
Budapest!
The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to explore this fascinating city more, we recommend booking an extra night post-tour. Please ask your sales representative for more details.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
SCROLL FOR MORE
DAY 01: PRAGUE
Start In
Prague
The tour begins in Prague in the late afternoon. If you arrive early, the Czech capital is the perfect place to wander: cut through the alleys of the medieval Old Town, sample the much-lauded Czech beer or try the hearty local cuisine. If you’re interested in visiting the top city attractions, such as Charles Bridge, Prague Castle or Wenceslas Square, your leader can point them out on the free maps available at the hotel.
If you wish to explore this beautiful city in more detail, we recommend booking an extra night pre-tour.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 02: PRAGUE
Prague
Unveiled
Spend a full day exploring the wealth of attractions Prague offers, with a guided sightseeing in the morning followed by free time. We explore the Old Town, including: the Old Town Square; Wenceslas Square, which houses the impressive Lucerna concert hall; the Jewish Quarter; and Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Entrance fees are not included and payable locally. We then spend our second evening in the Czech capital.
Accommodation: Hotel Lunik (or similar)
DAY 03: CESKY KRUMLOV
Day In
Cesky Krumlov
We hop into our private minibus for a transfer (approximately two hours) to the historic town of Cesky Krumlov, home to petite squares, narrow cobbled streets, an open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium, and a magnificent castle. We enjoy a guided walk of the town in the early afternoon before free time. The early evening and morning are particularly good to see this enchanting town, when the light reflects off the red roofs and surrounding hills.
Accommodation: Penzion Prelat (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: MIKULOV
Czech
Renaissance
After breakfast, we travel to the Czech town of Telc; a great example of Renaissance architecture, that provide a glimpse into a bygone era.
The next stop is Lednice where we visit the Unesco-listed Lednice Chateau, a neo-gothic masterpiece wrapped by one of the largest parks in Europe. We enjoy a boat trip to the minaret before returning to the chateau, taking a walk through the manicured grounds.
We end our day in the wine-growing town of Mikulov, enjoying a guided walk, where we can explore Znojmo Catacombs, a subterranean labyrinth built to defend the population against invaders.
Accommodation: Hotel Galant (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 05: BRATISLAVA
Day In
Bratislava
After breakfast, we cross the border into Slovakia and to the royal town of Skalica, where we take a guided walk of the landmarks.
We then have a short transfer to a vineyard, where we can have a picnic lunch after we sample local wines with an expert wine producer.
We then transfer to Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, where we have a guided tour and explore famous street statues and eventually make our way to Bratislava Castle.
Accommodation: Hotel Bluebell (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Group transfers (airport-hotel, hotel-cruise, cruise-airport) day
One night pre-cruise accommodation
All meals on board
Onboard accommodation in a stateroomselected category
Onboard accommodation in stater oom selected category
24-hour room service
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholics available 24-hours per day
Lecture programmes
One shore excursion per port of call
Standard WiFi
Onboard gratuities & port taxes
Selected expedition activities
Daily meditation, breathwork and yoga sessions
Interactive self-discovery workshops
Ayurveda-inspired meals
Stunning locations with cultural expeditions
Community connection
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