JANUARY 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS | CENTRAL EUROPE

Castles, Culture & 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.

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5 days 4 nights

PragueCastle

Cesky Krumlov

Lednice Chateau

Bratislava Castle

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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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

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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

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

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