Bohemian Highlights

Bohemian Highlights

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Bohemian Highlights

13 Days Starting and ending in Berlin, Germany

Visiting: Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, Prague

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3875 $3294 (USD) Operator discount: -$581 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Bohemian Highlights" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Central Europe. Discover the rich history and vibrant cultures of Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Begin your adventure in Berlin, exploring iconic landmarks like the Berlin TV Tower and Reichstag. Traverse through the picturesque landscapes to Warsaw, Kraków, and Budapest, where you'll delve into poignant historical sites and enjoy local hospitality with a traditional Hungarian dinner. Experience the elegance of Vienna with a sustainable wine tasting, and wander through the charming streets of Prague, admiring its medieval architecture. Travel in comfort with luxury transportation and stay in carefully selected hotels, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. With expert guidance and ample free time, this tour offers a perfect blend of guided exploration and personal discovery, making it an unforgettable cultural journey.

Highlights

  • Explore the vibrant cities of Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.

  • Visit the Berlin TV Tower, Auschwitz concentration camp, and St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.

  • View the Reichstag and Tiergarten in Berlin, and the Castle District in Budapest.

  • See the Hofburg Palace and the Opera House in Vienna.

  • Enjoy a wine tasting experience at Weingut Wien Cobenzl in Vienna.

  • Join the Schieszl family for a traditional Hungarian dinner in Budapest.

  • Travel through the picturesque Tatra mountains in Slovakia.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation: Hilton

Accommodation Name: Hilton

Meals Included: Dinner

Start your Central European adventure in Berlin. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers, spend time exploring this remarkable city before enjoying dinner.

Day 2: Explore Bustling Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation: Hilton

Accommodation Name: Hilton

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore an iconic landmark of Berlin 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, the Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden with a Local Specialist during your included sightseeing tour. Enjoy some free time this afternoon exploring the city on your own and watch the sun go down and the lights come up in this vibrant town, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to explore Berlin's past with your Local Specialist.

Day 3: Journey To Poznań And On To Warsaw

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Location: Warsaw

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal

Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Sobieski

Meals Included: Breakfast

We travel through patchwork farm landscapes stopping in Poznań, before arriving in the modern Polish capital, Warsaw, where we'll spend the next two nights. 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, or perhaps join an Optional Experience exploring Warsaw's past.

Day 4: Discover Historic Warsaw

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Location: Warsaw

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal

Accommodation Name: Radisson Blu Sobieski

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a Local Specialist this morning to explore Warsaw's colourful historic centre, including the Old Town, which the Nazis destroyed in retaliation for the brave Warsaw Uprising. We'll also see the former Warsaw Ghetto, where hundreds of thousands of Polish Jews were imprisoned during the German occupation, tragically immortalised 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 splendour of Poland's royal past, or treat yourself to a Chopin recital, before joining your travel companions this evening for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Onwards To Auschwitz And Kraków Dive Into Culture

Location: Kraków

Accommodation: Qubus

Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Krakow City Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we journey south from Warsaw to the Auschwitz Memorial Site of the former Concentration Camp,  a poignant reminder of one of the greatest tragedies and crimes of human history. Our visit includes a guided tour of Auschwitz. We then continue to the enchanting city of Kraków.

Day 6: See The Sights Of Kraków

Location: Kraków

Accommodation: Qubus

Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Krakow City Center

Meals Included: Breakfast

A leisurely walk through the beautiful streets of Kraków today with our Local Specialist will include such highlights as the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, recognised as the most historically and culturally significant site in Poland. We continue through the Old Town to hear the bugle warning from St. Mary's Church and view of the Cloth Hall. The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights on your own. Consider joining 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. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square or visit a traditional milk bar. This evening, perhaps join your fellow travel companions for delicious home cooked Polish food and a night of dance and music at the Farmhouse Dinner and Polka Party.

Day 7: Venture Through Slovakia To Budapest

Location: Budapest

Accommodation: Mercure Korona

Accommodation Name: Mercure Korona

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we travel through three countries from Poland, through Slovakia's Tatra mountains, and into Hungary as we arrive in beautiful Budapest later this afternoon. This evening, perhaps consider a scenic river cruise with dinner along the beautiful Danube.

Day 8: Uncover The Treasures Of Budapest Make Travel Matter Connect With Locals

Location: Budapest

Accommodation: Mercure Korona

Accommodation Name: Mercure Korona

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour. 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, we Connect With Locals and join the Schieszl family for dinner and hear the story of their winery at our Be My Guest experience.

Day 9: Off To Vienna Stays With Stories

Location: Vienna

Accommodation: Imperial Riding School

Accommodation Name: Imperial Riding School

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, leave beautiful Budapest, cross the hilly Transdanubia region – its orchards and vineyards providing a picturesque backdrop – as you continue along the path of the Danube and stop in the former trade-route town of Győr. Amble along Baross Gábor Street and admire the Baroque façades, before departing to Vienna, your home for the next two nights. When in Vienna, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - wine tasting at Cobenzl winery.

Day 10: Admire Vibrant Vienna

Location: Vienna

Accommodation: Imperial Riding School

Accommodation Name: Imperial Riding School

Meals Included: Breakfast

Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Spend the rest of the day discovering the city at your own pace. Consider joining an Optional Experience to a palace for traditional Austrian cuisine and a musical performance.

Day 11: Venture To Prague

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Location: Prague

Accommodation: NH City

Accommodation Name: NH City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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

Day 12: The Old Town And More In Prague

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Location: Prague

Accommodation: NH City

Accommodation Name: NH City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a Local Specialist this morning for an exploration of the city's labyrinthine lanes, and beautiful squares. Admire 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. Celebrate the end of your Bohemian adventure over dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director.

Day 13: Farewell Berlin

Location: Berlin

Meals Included: Breakfast

We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable trip. Your coach returns to Berlin from Prague today.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    Benefit from the expertise of an expert Travel Director and professional Driver throughout your journey.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Stay in cherry-picked hotels like Hilton, Radisson Blu Sobieski, Golden Tulip Krakow City Center, Mercure Korona, Imperial Riding School, and NH City, all tried and trusted for comfort and convenience.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered during the tour.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Enjoy must-see sightseeing and surprise extras as part of the tour.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

    Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, or enjoy alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional experiences and free time are included in the itinerary.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

    On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Optional excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end points are not included.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees and any related travel documentation costs are not included.

Dining Summary

6 Dinner (D)12 Breakfast (B)

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, or enjoy alternative transportation such as rail journeys. Benefit from the expertise of an expert Travel Director and professional Driver throughout your journey.

Accommodation

Stay in cherry-picked hotels like Hilton, Radisson Blu Sobieski, Golden Tulip Krakow City Center, Mercure Korona, Imperial Riding School, and NH City, all tried and trusted for comfort and convenience. On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the Bohemian Highlights tour?

    The tour provides luxury travel in an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries. There are also alternative transportation options such as rail journeys.

  • What type of accommodation can I expect on the Bohemian Highlights tour?

    You will stay in cherry-picked hotels like Hilton, Radisson Blu Sobieski, Golden Tulip Krakow City Center, Mercure Korona, Imperial Riding School, and NH City, all selected for comfort and convenience. Occasionally, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.

  • Are meals included in the Bohemian Highlights tour?

    Yes, breakfast is provided daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the tour.

  • What unique experiences are included in the Bohemian Highlights tour?

    The tour includes a 'Be My Guest' experience in Budapest where you join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and hear the story of their winery. In Vienna, you will have a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience with a wine tasting at Cobenzl winery, supporting sustainable viticulture.

  • What is the focus of the sightseeing tours during the Bohemian Highlights tour?

    The sightseeing tours focus on must-see highlights such as exploring Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. You will visit landmarks like the Berlin TV Tower, Auschwitz, St. Mary's Church, and the Old Town Square of Prague, among others.

  • Is there any free time during the Bohemian Highlights tour?

    Yes, the itinerary includes free time for you to explore cities like Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague on your own.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Best tour I joined so far

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