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Country Roads of Central Europe (Classic, End Budapest)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner (Pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant with Travel Director and fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon leisure exploration of Vienna
  3. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens with Local Expert
    • Drive around Ringstrasse to view Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building, and Karlskirche
    • Viennese waltz dance workshop in sensory studio supporting visually impaired community (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Vienna State Opera House
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    Austrian Parliament Building
    Karlskirche
  4. Day 3

    Vienna to Český Krumlov - Prague

    Vienna to Český Krumlov - Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lindner Prague Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Český Krumlov with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Český Krumlov and view the Vltava River
    • Visit Český Krumlov Castle
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    Vltava River
  5. Day 4

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lindner Prague Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Choice of Prague Castle courtyards and St. Vitus Cathedral visit, OR Jewish Quarter walk with Local Expert including Old-New Synagogue and Jewish cemetery
    • Visit to Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise through Prague
    • Walk along the Royal Route
    • Afternoon leisure exploration
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Jewish Quarter
    Old-New Synagogue
    Jewish Cemetery
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
  6. Day 5

    Prague to Kraków

    Prague to Kraków
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow, Kraków)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Auschwitz Memorial and Museum with Memorial Guide Educator, including preserved barracks, guard towers, and barbed-wire perimeter
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz Memorial and Museum
  7. Day 6

    Kraków

    Kraków
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around evening - choose from selection of hand-picked local restaurants, unique in Polish flavor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Cracow, Kraków)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Wawel Cathedral with Local Expert, including burial place of Poland's monarchs and statesmen
    • Walk through Old Town with Local Expert, exploring Rynek Główny and medieval core architecture
    • Visit to St. Mary's Basilica
    • Dine-Around evening with selection of hand-picked local restaurants

    Optional Activities

    • Wieliczka Salt Mine tour (600-year-old site with salt sculptures, sunken lakes, and salt cathedral)
    Landmarks
    Wawel Cathedral
    Wawel Hill
    Rynek Główny
    Sukiennice Cloth Hall
    St. Mary's Basilica
    Wieliczka Salt Mine
  8. Day 7

    Kraków to Budapest

    Kraków to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Oravský Hrad Castle
    Landmarks
    Oravský Hrad Castle
    Low Tatra Mountains
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hungarian specialties accompanied by specially selected wines amid the architectural delights of the city)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn, Budapest)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Liszt Music Academy with student and enchanting recital
    • Guided tour of Budapest with Local Expert including Heroes' Square
    • Drive down Andrássy Boulevard in Pest
    • Walk through medieval streets of Buda
    • Views from Fisherman's Bastion
    • Hungarian dinner with specially selected wines

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by the Danube
    • Browse boutiques of Vaci Street
    Landmarks
    Liszt Music Academy
    Heroes' Square
    Andrássy Boulevard
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Vaci Street
  10. Day 9

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Wen
    Wen5.0•August 2025
    The tour was well organised and special shout out to Alex our tour director who goes above and beyond and his...
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    Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour so well organised and that the Travel Director made such a meaningful impression. It is wonderful to know that his attention to detail, approachable nature and commitment to each guest helped to make your journey so enjoyable. We greatly value your kind recommendation of both Insight Vacations and the tour itself, and we will be sure to share your praise with the Travel Director and our wider team. We look forward to welcoming you on another Insight journey in the future.
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  • Mike
    Mike5.0•October 2024
    Amazing tour guide, Judith, and incredible driver Dom made our tour an unforgettable experience. They were energetic...
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    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's terrific that our On The Road Team stood out so well, and the exceptional service made this exciting itinerary unforgettable.   We hope you took home some beautiful memories and will join us in the future for another thrilling adventure. 
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  • Paul3.0•October 2024
    We could have spent more time in certain places such as Birkenau and St. Vitus Cathedral. The first dinner, Country...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for being our guest and sharing your feedback. We are thankful for your feedback, we hope you have enjoy the aspects of the tour you have found interesting.
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  • TracyAldridge5.0•February 2019
    We thoroughly enjoyed the entire journey! Everything was so well planned and put together! We enjoyed all the meals...
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    Traveled in June 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed every minute of your time in Europe with Insight Vacations. We are very proud to hear that our staff’s passion and knowledge helped create the perfect atmosphere for a memorable trip. Furthermore, it pleases us to read that we exceeded your expectations and we definitely look forward to welcoming you back again soon for more amazing destinations.
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    Crystal

    Asked on August 3rd, 2024

    Extra day 24 th April in Vienna before start of tour 25 th April. Also may be extra day Budapest at end of tour

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2024

      We can arrange pre and post accommodation for you, however, as the tour is yet to commence next year, the hotels are not yet finalised so we are unable to provide yet details for the hotel and cost.

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    Andrew

    Asked on June 13th, 2024

    how many people are currently booked on this tour? And average age?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written June 2024

      We are excited to inform you that this trip is confirmed for departure! Based on our current bookings, we have already reached the minimum number of guests, typically averaging 33 participants with a maximum of 40. While we have limited visibility on the exact number of guests currently booked, Single room is still available for this trip, with an amount of $5,145.00 per person.

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    Patricia

    Asked on May 23rd, 2024

    How can I find out more about the accomodation? Can I have a single room?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written May 2024

      The single supplement is AUD$1,550.00, bringing the total to AUD$6,045.00 for a single room. With the "Seasonal Sale," the price is reduced to AUD$5,345.00 for the single room.

    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written May 2024

      The price for a single room is AUD $6,045.00, with a base price of AUD $4,495.00 for a twin room and a single supplement of AUD $1,550.00. With the "Seasonal Sale," the price for a single room would be reduced to AUD $5,370.75.

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    Dawn

    Asked on April 3rd, 2023

    Would it be ok if I arrived late on Friday night? How much extra would I be charged for a single room?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written April 2023

      You are more than welcome to arrive late on day 1 however you will miss the welcome dinner that will start at approximately 18:00 pm on day 1 of the tour. If you are wanting your own room the cost for a solo upgrade is £ 2495 without the discount. With the September sale discount it comes to £ 2222 per person.

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