Journey Through Central Europe

14 days - from $4595

Take a fascinating journey through the cities and countryside of the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland

The countries and lands of Central Europe are fascinating in their diversity. The countries we visit on our journey have endured tumultuous recent histories in the wake of the Second World War and, with the exception of Austria, decades of Communism. However, prior to the 20th Century, the area had known grandeur and splendour, as the ruling class of the ‘old’ Europe left their mark with grand palaces and monuments that still stand as a proud testament today to this time of plenty. In recent times change has occurred rapidly as the wave of democracy has spilt over from Western Europe and a rich nationalism and thirst for independance has swept through the former 'Eastern Bloc.' The towns and cities are full of historic and grandiose buildings that give a hint as to the former greatness of the Hapsburg Empire. Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Krakow have found the happy marriage of past and present. Modern day bustling and cosmopolitan cities whose monuments, culture and legacies will carry you back through the centuries.

Highlights

• Bohemia’s Lake District
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vienna
• Prague
• The 'Bone' Church of Kutna Hora
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cesky Krumlov
• Danube Valley cruise
• Esztergom - Hungary's biggest cathedral
• Visegrád Castle on the Danube
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Budapest
• Krakow's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre
• Sample Poland's hearty cuisine
• The Baroque palaces and history of Bratislava
• Medieval city of Szentendre

Itinerary:

Day 1: Prague2: Prague3: Prague4: Kutna Hora - Cesky Krumlov5: Cesky Krumlov (Free Day)6: Wachau Valley - Vienna7: Vienna8: Vienna - Bratislava9: Bratislava - Esztergom - Visegrad - Szentendre - Budapest10: Budapest11: Budapest - Free day12: Budapest - Banska Byrstrica - Krakow13: Krakow14: End Krakow
Included:

Peregrine tour leader, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, travel insurance (compulsory on all trips), other meals, drinks, optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.