The Bohemian - End Vienna, Classic Group
The Bohemian - End Vienna, Classic Group
The Bohemian - End Vienna, Classic Group
9 Days Starting and ending in Vienna, Austria
Visiting: Vienna, Prague, Kraków, Budapest
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E957N126
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on "The Bohemian - End Vienna, Classic Group" tour and explore the heart of Central Europe, visiting Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. Begin in Vienna with a private tour of Schonbrunn Palace and a unique Viennese Waltz workshop supporting the visually impaired. Wander through the medieval streets of Ceský Krumlov, and discover Prague's rich history with visits to St. Vitus Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. Reflect on the poignant history of Auschwitz before exploring Kraków's historic sites. Journey through Slovakia to Budapest, where you'll enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy and a Hungarian dinner. Conclude your adventure back in Vienna, enriched by the cultural and historical treasures of this captivating region.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Vienna
Location: Vienna
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 Name: Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert for a private 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, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 Vienna airport at midday, and offers a final stop at the post-trip hotel.
What's Included
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Meals
4 dinners and 8 breakfasts are included.
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Vienna Waltz Workshop
Participate in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community, focusing on the Viennese Waltz.
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Local Expert Tours
Guided tours with local experts in various cities including Prague, Kraków, and Budapest.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets are provided to ensure you don't miss any commentary from your local expert.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
All hotel and restaurant tips are included.
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Baggage Handling
Baggage handling is included, with bags delivered to your hotel door.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in hotels where available.
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Airport Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights match the itinerary start and end dates.
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Luxury Coach
Travel in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
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Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board the coach.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine tour are not included.
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Additional Airport Transfers
Transfers for flights outside the scheduled times or for additional nights' accommodation are not included and may be purchased separately.
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury aboard Insight's air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are available, and physical distancing measures are implemented.
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.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience does the tour offer in Vienna?
In Vienna, the tour offers a unique 'Dancing without Barriers' workshop where you can listen to the music of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz in the dark. This workshop is designed to support the visually impaired community and takes place in a specially designed sensory studio.
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What can I expect during the visit to Prague?
In Prague, you can choose between walking the courtyards of the Castle and visiting St. Vitus Cathedral or joining a Local Expert for a walk through the Jewish Quarter to learn about its history and taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. You will also visit Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock.
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What is included in the tour regarding meals?
The tour includes 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners. The dinners feature local cuisine and wine, with special dining experiences in Vienna, Kraków, and Budapest.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to high standards, with physical distancing measures implemented.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Airport transfers are included if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates. 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.
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What special activities are available in Kraków?
In Kraków, you can join an optional experience to visit the 600-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine, or enjoy a morning at leisure before exploring Wawel Hill, the Old Town, and St. Mary’s Basilica with a Local Expert. In the evening, you can choose from a selection of hand-picked local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
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What historical site will be visited in Poland?
In Poland, the tour includes a visit to Auschwitz, where you will join a guided tour of the memorial and museum to learn about the atrocities of the Holocaust.
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What cultural experience is included in Budapest?
In Budapest, the tour includes a visit to the Liszt Music Academy for a tour and an enchanting 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.
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What kind of dining experience is offered in Budapest?
In Budapest, you will enjoy a Hungarian dinner paired with wine amid the architectural delights of the city.
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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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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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