Highlights of Central Europe
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Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary and experience some of the best bits of Central Europe. From the sleekness of Vienna, and from the architectural triumphs of Prague to the contrasting twin cities of Budapest, see how history, folklore and tradition are threaded through the fabric of modern life. Visit centuries-old castles, be spoilt by greenery in urban jungles, fall in love with Bohemian fairytale towns, marvel at the artistic talents of European masters and dig into a Hungarian feast cooked by a local family, especially for you. This adventure has it all.
Duration 8 days
Destination Czech Republic
Company Intrepid
Availability From 09/12/2024 to 13/12/2026
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What's Included?
- Hit three of Central Europe’s big cities; Prague, Vienna and Budapest
- With your locally-based leader on hand and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, you'll get to know all of the best spots and learn plenty of locals-only knowledge
- Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Czechia capital city of Prague
- Experience Prague Castle – the largest castle complex in the world – and be awed by its 9th-century architecture
- Toast to your epic adventure with a home-cooked Hungarian feast on your final evening
- You'll be invited into a local family's home where they'll teach you traditional recipes and you'll get a chance to taste your creations at dinner
- Join a local guide in the south Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and learn about the town’s history and thriving folk culture
- After all, there’s no one better to show you around than the people that live there
- Be treated to sweet delicacies just like grandma would make at Vollpension café in Vienna, where elderly grandparents bake the best cakes and share the best hospitality with their visitors
- More than just a cafe, the team here are working to bridge the age gap and provide extra income for seniors
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects
- Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries
- Breakfasts Included: 7
- Lunches Included: 1
- Dinners Included: 1
- Hotel (7 nights)
- Train,Public bus,Private vehicle,Metro,Taxi,Tram
- Age: min 15
- Group Size: 1 - 12
- Prague - Castle Visit
- Cesky Krumlov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
- Vienna - Leader-led orientation walk
- Budapest - Walking tour with local guide
- Budapest - Home-cooked meal
Availability
- From 09/12/2024 to 13/12/2026
Visit Czech Republic
1 Prague
Vítejte v Praze! Welcome to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires and the capital of the Czech Republic. Meet your new travel buddies and group leader at 6 pm for a welcome meeting. Afterwards, you might like to head out for a special welcome dinner together. You could tuck into a delicious meal at a Czech pub and enjoy traditional food like sausages, dumplings and salads, and fresh, crisp beer straight from the tank – just like a local. Did you know that the beer in the Czech Republic has three colours? Gold, amber and black – we recommend you try them all to see which one you like best.
2 Prague
Head to Prague Castle this morning and spend time exploring the Old Royal Palace, St Vitus’ Cathedral, St George’s Basilica and the colourful Golden Lane. Then, get a taste for Czech cuisine as you tuck into lunch at a local canteen that proudly serves up traditional dishes. There'll be plenty of lunching locals if you want to copy their order for the best dishes on offer. The rest of the day is free to do as you wish. You could wander the countless museums, or stroll the cobblestone streets, perhaps, café-hopping as you go. In the evening, maybe grab dinner with your new travel companions or hit the town solo. Your leader will have some great recommendations, no matter what you feel like.
3 Cesky Krumlov
Depart Prague today and travel by local bus to the southern Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. This picturesque medieval town dates back to the 13th century and is like something out of a fairy-tale. Cesky Krumlov (pronounced 'Chess-kee Kroom-love') means 'crooked meadow', which is befitting of a town that's nestled in a sharp bend of the Vltava River. Today, join a local guide for a walking tour of the town and hear tales of the mysteries that lie behind every shopfront and house on the crooked little streets. Later you might like to visit the town's castle or art gallery, or head out on an optional cycling or canoeing excursion.
4 Vienna
Depart Cesky Krumlov by private minivan this morning and cross the border into Austria, continuing to the cosmopolitan city of Vienna. Join your leader for a walk through the city's compact centre. Stop at the gothic-style St Stephens Cathedral, wander past the grand neo-classical Graben and onwards to the Hofburg Palace. Stop by Vollpension, where you can be treated to sweet eats just like your grandma made. This café aims to bridge the generation gap and bring people together through food by employing baking masters who happen to be ‘grandmas and grandpas’ to bake the freshest cakes in all of Vienna. Then, finish your orientation of the city at the State Opera House, one of the world's most important opera houses and the heart of classical Viennese culture. Art lovers have a vast choice of museums, from the Albertina to those located in the Museum Quarter. In the evening, perhaps head out for some Viennese cuisine.
5 Vienna
Wake up without an alarm today as you have the whole of today to explore Vienna and its surrounds at your leisure. You might like to head out to Schoenbrunn for a guided audio tour of the summer palace, designed by Empress Maria Theresa. The Gloriette Monument has incredible views of Vienna and the palace gardens are free to all visitors, although there is a charge for entrance and tours of the palace. Vienna is a beautiful city, so try to capture its essence as best you can while you're here.
6 Budapest
Today, you’ll take a scenic train journey across the border into Hungary to reach Budapest. Since the collapse of Communism, Budapest has experienced something of a renaissance. This afternoon is free for you to enjoy everything Budapest has to offer. It's the spa capital of the world so if you want to do nothing more than soak all day, you won't be judged here. In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked Hungarian meal with a local family. You'll be invited into their family home to enjoy a drink and snack on fresh vegetables, cheese, bread and homemade sausages in the garden. After whetting your appetite, you'll get a chance to roll up your sleeves and join the family in the kitchen to learn some of their Hungarian cooking specialties with a cooking masterclass. Then, tuck into your freshly prepared meal and enjoy dinner with your new-found friends and host family. Toast your Hungarian arrival with a taste of palinka, Hungarian fruit brandy.Perhaps rejoin the group for a farewell dinner.
7 Budapest
Dive deeper into Budapest with a walking tour with a local guide to explore some of the city’s most interesting sights. There's no one better to show you all of the best spots and give you local insights like someone who lives here so be sure to follow closely and ask your local guide any of your burning questions about Budapest. You'll see the Hungarian State Opera House, St. Stephen's Church and The Chain Bridge. The grand architecture and boulevards evoke a time gone by, while glamorous stores and glitzy restaurants make this one of the truly great cities of Europe. You’ll enjoy views of the Freedom Statute and the Citadel, Gellért spa baths and Buda castle along your walk today. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy.
8 Budapest
Your adventure comes to an end today. There are no more activities planned and you're able to depart the accommodation at any time. As there's not much time in Budapest, it's recommended that you stay an extra few nights so you can truly experience this beautiful city. If you need help booking additional accommodation, our reservations team can help (subject to availability).
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Mon 9th December, 202409/12/2024 | Mon 16th December, 202416/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$3316* | Enquire » |
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Sun 16th March, 202517/03/2024 | Sun 23rd March, 202524/03/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 6th April, 202507/04/2024 | Sun 13th April, 202514/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
Sun 20th April, 202521/04/2024 | Sun 27th April, 202528/04/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 4th May, 202505/05/2024 | Sun 11th May, 202512/05/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
Sun 18th May, 202519/05/2024 | Sun 25th May, 202526/05/2024 | Available | Per person from$3362* | Enquire » |
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Sun 1st June, 202502/06/2024 | Sun 8th June, 202509/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$3362* | Enquire » |
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Sun 29th June, 202530/06/2024 | Sun 6th July, 202507/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 13th July, 202514/07/2024 | Sun 20th July, 202521/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 31st August, 202501/09/2024 | Sun 7th September, 202508/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$3362* | Enquire » |
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Sun 7th September, 202508/09/2024 | Sun 14th September, 202515/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$3496* | Enquire » |
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Sun 21st September, 202522/09/2024 | Sun 28th September, 202529/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$3496* | Enquire » |
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Sun 12th October, 202513/10/2024 | Sun 19th October, 202520/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
Sun 26th October, 202527/10/2024 | Sun 2nd November, 202503/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 16th November, 202517/11/2024 | Sun 23rd November, 202524/11/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 7th December, 202508/12/2024 | Sun 14th December, 202515/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$3236* | Enquire » |
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Sun 15th March, 202617/03/2024 | Sun 22nd March, 202624/03/2024 | Available | Per person from$3775* | Enquire » |
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Sun 31st May, 202602/06/2024 | Sun 7th June, 202609/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$3925* | Enquire » |
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Sun 14th June, 202616/06/2024 | Sun 21st June, 202623/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$3925* | Enquire » |
Sun 28th June, 202630/06/2024 | Sun 5th July, 202607/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$3775* | Enquire » |
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Sun 12th July, 202614/07/2024 | Sun 19th July, 202621/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$3775* | Enquire » |
Sun 26th July, 202628/07/2024 | Sun 2nd August, 202604/08/2024 | Available | Per person from$3775* | Enquire » |
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Sun 30th August, 202601/09/2024 | Sun 6th September, 202608/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$3925* | Enquire » |
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Sun 6th September, 202608/09/2024 | Sun 13th September, 202615/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$4075* | Enquire » |
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Sun 20th September, 202622/09/2024 | Sun 27th September, 202629/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$4075* | Enquire » |
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Sun 11th October, 202613/10/2024 | Sun 18th October, 202620/10/2024 | Available | Per person from$3925* | Enquire » |
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Sun 6th December, 202608/12/2024 | Sun 13th December, 202615/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$3775* | Enquire » |
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