Discover the best kept secrets of the mystical Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic and Imperial capital of the former Habsburg Empire, nowadays Austria. Delight in breathtaking Prague and Vienna with their well-preserved historical treasures, ornate cathedrals, imperial palaces, bearing witness to the rich and eventful European history.
Guaranteed Departure Tour
Your land cost includes:
Accommodation in first class hotels* based on double occupancy in rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motorcoach
Professional English speaking Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling of one normal sized piece of luggage per person
Sightseeing as indicated including entrance fees to places of interest highlighted
Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours
Local taxes and service charges on accommodation and meals included in your tour price
Your land cost does not include:
Round trip airfare
Departure taxes/fuel surcharges or airport improvement fees subject to change without prior notice
Insurance – non-refundable insurance premium
Documentation including passport fees
Early check in and late check out
Single room supplement – a limited number of single rooms is available on payment of supplement
Meals not mentioned
Beverages not specified
Optional tours not quoted
Gratuities for individual services such as laundry and valet service or any other items of a purely personal nature
Tips to drivers/local guides/hotel and restaurant staff – tipping is at the discretion of the traveler
E. & O.E.
Note:
A similar program can be custom tailored for individuals based on upgraded hotels and sightseeing program by private car.
For those who is interested in visiting the Jewish heritage in Prague or Vienna, customized half-day tours can be arranged in each city at additional cost.
Pre- and post- tours are available.
Although airfare is not included in this program, we are able to suggest economy class round trip airfares. Please note the airfare suggested is subject to change without prior notice and is not guaranteed until such time as the ticket has actually been issued.
Hotels:
Prague: Majestic Plaza (SF)
Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF)
Special Tour Features:
Dinner with folklore in Prague
Opera performance in Prague
Heurigen dinner in Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
For information or reservations contact Janice Snider.
Day 1 Friday Arrive Prague
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to begin exploring. Tonight, gather for dinner with a folklore performance in a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2 Saturday in Prague
Cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka
Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
Day 3 Sunday in Prague
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
Day 4 Monday to Vienna
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical
heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. (B/D)
Day 5 Tuesday in Vienna
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s Imperial History. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B)
Day 6 Wednesday in Vienna
Make a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The
balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. (B/D)
Day 7 Thursday depart Vienna
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
B = breakfast L= lunch D = dinner