Bohemian Highlights Trafalgar Tours

Bohemian Highlights

Intriguing history, colorful folklore, delicious foods, local wines, and fascinating architecture are abundant on this 14 Day, Bohemian Highlights tour. Travel between Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland while gaining insight into the resilience of this region and its people. Art, culture, castles and music set the stage for this captivating adventure.

Meander through cities steeped in both historic and modern architecture. Guided tours ensure you see sites such as Brandenburg Gate, Warsaw's Old Town, Fisherman's Bastion and Hero's Square in Budapest along with Vienna's State Opera House. Indulge in local treats including sachertorte and tasty finds in a traditional milk bar. Stroll in the footsteps of musical geniuses Mozart, Haydn and Strauss along imperial boulevards. Marvel at the spectacular spires, impressive facades, and lovely bridges like the Charles Bridge. The tragic realities of WWll are laid before you as you visit the Warsaw Ghetto and Auschwitz. Quaint cafes are an ideal spot to gain insight into the local lifestyles. This fascinating trip will be one that enlightens, entertains and resonates in your memory over many years.


14 Daysfr. $3,187

  • VIEW the famous Reichstag and Tiergarten in Berlin
  • SEE Kraków Cathedral
  • UNESCO-listed Castle District in Budapest
  • VISIT Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa
  • SEE the revered Black Madonna - recognized by several Pontiffs
  • JOIN a local family for hosted dinner at their Hungarian winery
  • LOCAL SPECIALIST in Berlin
  • TOUR GUIDE in Warsaw and Kraków
  • GUIDED TOUR in Budapest
  • GUIDED EXPLORATION in Vienna
  • LOCAL SPECIALIST in Prague
  • VISIT the Berlin TV Tower
  • EXPLORE Poznań
  • PAY RESPECT at Auschwitz concentration camp
  • EXPLORE the Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
  • TOUR Győr
  • VISIT Tábor
  • STROLL at St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague
  • Handcrafted Highlights
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
  • All porterage and local charges included
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • VIP entry to many sights
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, guides, and drivers are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
  • All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
  • All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
13 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
  • Hilton Berlin in Berlin, Germany (2 nights)
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland (2 nights)
  • Puro Kazimierz in Kraków, Poland (2 nights)
  • Hotel NH Budapest City in Budapest, Hungary (2 nights)
  • Hilton Danube Waterfront in Vienna Austria (2 nights)
  • Hotel NH Prague City in Prague, Czech Republic (2 nights)
  • Sheraton Offenbach in Frankfurt, Germany (1 night)
  • The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Trafalgar Tours reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.

ARRIVE BERLIN Location Information Description

Berlin, Germany

Start your central European adventure in Berlin. Spend time meandering through this remarkable city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.

Dinner

Hilton

BERLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Berlin, Germany

Explore an iconic landmark of a unified Berlin and reunified Germany during an experience at the Berlin TV Tower, you'll enjoy inspiring 360° views of the city and Spree River. See the neo-Renaissance Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden Boulevard with a 'Local Specialist' during your included sightseeing tour.

Enjoy some free time this afternoon exploring the city on your own. Perhaps see the remnants of the Berlin Wall, visit the infamous Checkpoint Charlie and enjoy a Fassbrause on the Friedrichstraße.

Breakfast

Hilton

BERLIN - POZNAN - WARSAW Location Information Description

Poznań, Poland

Travel through patchwork farm landscapes stopping in Poznań, before arriving in the elegant Polish capital, Warsaw, where you'll spend the next two nights.

Location Information Description

Warsaw, Poland

Embrace the youthful verve of a city that has triumphed over repeated conquests and the shackles of communism, then spend the evening at leisure exploring the sights.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hilton City Hotel

WARSAW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Warsaw, Poland

Join a 'Local Specialist' this morning to explore Warsaw's colorful historic center, including the Old Town, which the Nazis destroyed in retaliation for the brave Warsaw Uprising. You'll also see the Warsaw Ghetto, where hundreds of thousands of Polish Jews were imprisoned during the German occupation, tragically immortalized in the poignant Roman Polanski film - 'The Pianist'.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's sights on your own. Consider a visit to the Wilanów Palace, a priceless testimony to the splendor of Poland's royal past, or treat yourself to a Chopin recital, before joining your travel companions this evening for a delicious Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hilton City Hotel

WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – AUSCHWITZ – KRAKOW Location Information Description

Krakow, Poland

Dive Into Culture and pay homage to Częstochowa's Black Madonna at the Jasna Góra Monastery. Continue to the Auschwitz Memorial Site for a poignant reminder of one of the greatest tragedies of World War II. Continue to the enchanting city of Kraków.

Breakfast, Dinner

Qubus

KRAKOW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Krakow, Poland

Take to the beautiful streets of Kraków, joining a 'Local Specialist' for a walking tour of the medieval Old Town and its expansive town square. Visit the Mariacki Church, with its hourly trumpet call. See Wawel Castle, for centuries the residence of Polish royalty, then enjoy panoramic views of the city from Wawel Hill.

The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights on your own. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square, visit a traditional milk bar or enjoy an evening of Polish folklore. Consider purchasing an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, renowned as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland and home to an entire chapel carved from rock salt, as well as dozens of sculptures.

Breakfast

Puro Kazimierz

KRAKOW - SLOVAKIA - BUDAPEST Location Information Description

Budapest, Hungary

Drive south through the Carpathians and across the border into Slovakia with its green and golden rolling landscapes. You'll journey to Hungary and arrive later in the majestic capital of Budapest. Spend this evening exploring the Castle District with its centuries-old façades or perhaps consider a scenic river cruise along the beautiful Danube.

Breakfast

Hotel NH Budapest City

BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Budapest, Hungary

Delve into a tale of two cities, unified only in the 19th century as bridges were built to straddle the waters of the Danube. Join a 'Local Specialist' for a sightseeing tour, featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district with a visit to the Fisherman's Bastion. See Hero's Square to pay tribute to the Magyar chieftains who founded the Hungarian nation.

Spend the rest of the day exploring on your own or consider a trip to Szentendre, a lively riverside town renowned for its art life. This evening, you'll 'Connect With Locals' and join the Schieszl family for a 'Be My Guest' dinner and the story of their winery.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel NH Budapest City

BUDAPEST - GYOR - VIENNA Location Information Description

Budapest, Hungary

Before leaving beautiful Budapest, perhaps take a guided tour of the imposing Gothic Parliament Building, the home of Hungary's Holy Crown.

Location Information Description

Győr, Hungary

Cross the hilly Transdanubia region - its orchards and vineyards providing a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely drive to the Roman town of Győr. Amble along Baross Gábor utca and admire the Baroque façades, before departing to Vienna, your home for the next two nights.

Breakfast

Hilton Danube Waterfront

VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Vienna, Austria

Tread in the footsteps of Mozart, Haydn and Strauss, admiring Vienna's imperial elegance on an included sightseeing tour with a 'Local Specialist'. See the Parliament Building with its marble statues, the 13th-century Hofburg Palace, State Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Spend the rest of the day discovering the city at your own pace. Indulge in Vienna's Kafee culture, enjoying a slice or two of delicious sachertorte, ramble through the Gardens of Schönbrunn or purchase an Optional Experience to a famous local hostelry for traditional Austrian cuisine and a musical performance.

Breakfast

Hilton Danube Waterfront

VIENNA - TABOR - PRAGUE Location Information Description

Prague, Czech Republic

Travel north to the Czech Republic and visit Tábor, once a Hussite stronghold. This afternoon, arrive in Prague on the banks of the Vltava.

Breakfast, Dinner

Hotel NH Prague City

PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Location Information Description

Prague, Czech Republic

Join a 'Local Specialist' this morning for an exploration of the city's labyrinthine lanes, and beautiful squares. Visit the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, set within the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, cross the Vltava to the Old Town Square and view the 14th-century Astronomical Clock, with its magical hourly Walk of the Apostles.

Spend the rest of the day wandering the streets of the Old Town or take a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava.

Breakfast

Hotel NH Prague City

PRAGUE - FRANKFURT Location Information Description

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Leave the picture-perfect city of Prague behind and journey west across the German border today, before arriving in cosmopolitan Frankfurt for your final night. Spend the last evening of your Bohemian adventure with your travel companions and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Dinner

Sheraton Offenbach

DEPART FRANKFURT Location Information Description

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Your time together has come to an end. Say farewell to your newfound friends at the end of a memorable holiday. Transfers are available to Frankfurt Airport. Conditions apply.

Breakfast

Departure Date
Price
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
$3,187.00
Sun, Dec 01, 2024 – Wait-list
$3,750.00
Sun, Dec 15, 2024
$3,695.00
Sun, Jan 05, 2025
$3,395.00

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