The Bohemian - End Budapest, Classic Group
The Bohemian - End Budapest, Classic Group
$3035
The Bohemian - End Budapest, Classic Group
9 Days Starting in Vienna, Austria and ending in Budapest, Hungary
Visiting: Vienna, Prague, Kraków, Budapest
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E957N26
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on "The Bohemian - End Budapest, Classic Group" tour and explore the heart of Central Europe, visiting Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. Begin your journey 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 delve into Prague's rich history with visits to the Jewish Quarter and St. Vitus Cathedral. Reflect on the poignant history of Auschwitz before discovering Kraków's legends and vibrant culture. Traverse the scenic landscapes of Slovakia to Budapest, where you'll enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy and a Hungarian dinner. This tour offers a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and local culinary delights, all while ensuring your comfort with luxurious accommodations and seamless logistics.
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 TrdelnÃk, 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 Budapest
Location: Budapest
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Bohemian journey concludes after breakfast.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 4 dinners and 8 breakfasts.
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Vienna Waltz Workshop
Listen to the music of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community.
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Prague Jewish Quarter Tour
Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague and taste Trdelnik, a traditional Czech pastry.
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Prague Castle Tour
Explore Prague with your local expert, walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. All taxes and porterage charges at hotels are also included.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Airport Transfers
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the journey into the 600-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine are not included.
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Additional Airport Transfers
If your flights are outside the scheduled times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may need to purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach featuring double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are available, and physical distancing measures are implemented.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious accommodations including Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza in Vienna, 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, in a specially designed sensory studio. This workshop supports the visually impaired community and focuses on inclusion and education around visual impairment.
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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 TrdelnÃk, a traditional Czech pastry. You will also visit Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock's glockenspiel.
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What is included in the tour of Kraków?
In Kraków, you will visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle, and explore the Old Town, including the medieval Sukiennice Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica. You will also have the option to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, known for its unique salt sculptures and underground cathedral.
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What special activity is planned in Budapest?
In Budapest, you will enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy followed by 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, with views from the Fisherman's Bastion.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Airport transfers are available at scheduled times 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 kind of dining experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes several unique 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.
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What measures are taken for comfort and safety on the tour coach?
The tour coach is a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat vehicle with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented, and hand sanitizer is freely available on board.
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What is the significance of the visit to Auschwitz?
The visit to Auschwitz includes 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 that provides historical context and reflection.
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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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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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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.
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