Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

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5 breakfasts

Others

Bastei - Hike Prague - Czech Brewery Visit

Transport

TRANSPORT IN EUROPE: Half the fun of travel is the travelling itself, that’s why we like to travel the local way – whether that means mingling with commuters on a local train, watching the scenery roll by from the window of a long distance bus, arriving on a high speed train in the city centre of your next destination, or navigating each city’s public transport system. In Europe, you are guaranteed to travel by genuine local public transport wherever possible, which puts you right in the centre of the action. EUROPEAN TRAINS: The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Train travel is a fast way to traverse long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. Trains are comfortable and often decked out with air-conditioning, toilets, a snack bar (or vending machine) and power points. PUBLIC BUSES: This trip covers some distances by public buses. Buses in Central Europe can range from high standard coaches with reclining seats and air-conditioning to Soviet era vehicles for shorter distances. Train , Tram , Metro , Public Bus

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we’re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn’t always possible which means we won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION: The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances. CHECK-IN TIME: Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we’re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn’t always possible which means we won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION: If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. FACILITIES: Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don’t provide kettles or fridges. Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)

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Others

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Insurance

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Optional

Berlin - Museum Pass (3 Day Ticket) - EUR32 Berlin - Bike Tour - EUR30 Berlin - Jewish Museum - EUR8 Berlin - National History Museum - EUR10 Berlin - Pergamon Museum - EUR18 Berlin - Spree River Cruise - EUR27 Berlin - Berliner Dom Cathedral - EUR10 Berlin - TV Tower - EUR25 Berlin - Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz - EUR12 Berlin - German History Museum - EUR7 Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR18 Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR12 Berlin - Reichstag (time slot must be booked online in advance) - Free Berlin - Topography of Terror - Free Dresden - Electric Car Manufacturer Tour - EUR9 Prague - Castle Visit - CZK350 Prague - National Museum - CZK350 Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250 Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380 Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500 Prague - Bike Tour - CZK650 Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260 Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300 Kutna Hora - Day Trip (by public transport) - CZK250 Kutna Hora - Church of St Barbara - CZK160 Kutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church - CZK160 Bratislava - Blue Church Bratislava - Free Bratislava - Kamzik TV Tower - Free Bratislava - Slavin War Memorial - Free Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400 Budapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000 Budapest - Central Market - Free Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000 Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF10000 Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF9000 Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000 Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900 Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000

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Day 1 Day 1: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Berlin

Guten Tag! Welcome to Germany. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Berlin. If you arrive early, you may like to take a Spree River cruise, visit the multiple museums and galleries at Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz or stop by the impressive Berliner Dom Cathedral. Tonight after your meeting, why not join your newfound travel pals for dinner? Berlin’s food is a mix of classic German with Bavarian, Italian and Middle Eastern influences. But who can go past a traditional currywurst, schnitzel or pretzel together with a stein of beer.
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin

Set out to discover more of Berlin today, as you’ll have free time to enjoy it as you please. There are plenty of impressive sites for you to check out – the Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Berlin Wall and the dominating Reichstag building – either on your own, during a bike tour or all at once from the observation deck of the Berlin TV Tower. There are also a couple of unique memorials, like the Jewish Memorial and the Topography of Terror, which are well worth your time. Tonight, maybe explore Berlin’s thriving foodie scene with a few dinner suggestions from your leader.
Day 3 Day 3: Dresden - Bastei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Dresden - Bastei

This morning, say goodbye to Berlin and hop on an early train to Dresden. After checking in to your accommodation, travel to Rathen, where you can enjoy a hike to the sandstone pinnacles of Bastei. The unique rock formation offers some of Germany’s best views and is home to the remnants of the medieval Neurathen Castle. If a hike doesn’t take your fancy, you’re welcome to join in on the journey to Rathen and spend your time exploring the riverside village or stay in Dresden, immersing yourself in the city’s history and heritage.
Day 4 Day 4: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Prague

Leave Germany behind and board the train to Prague. You’ll travel through the Labe Valley, with fairytale-like landscapes to the right and left. This is a gorgeous train journey, so grab a window seat if you can and get lost in the scenery! When you arrive, check-in at your hotel and then see the highlights on a leader-led orientation walk. Prague’s architecture can be traced from the Middle Ages through to the avant-garde of the Gehry-designed Dancing Building (also called the Fred and Ginger Building). Finish with a visit to a Czech brewery, where you can sample a pilsner in its homeland. Spend your free afternoon at Prague Castle – the biggest in the Czech Republic – where you’ll find the famous St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane. Continue to wander through the old Jewish Quarter to see what remains of the city’s formerly significant Jewish community.
Day 5 Day 5: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Prague

With another free day in Prague, maybe learn how the Bohemian artists, writers, dissidents and the Bohemian mentality shaped the nation. Don’t forget to sample some traditional and modern Czech snacks along the way. If you feel like a daytrip out of the city, ask your leader to help you organise a trip to Kutna Hora. See the Church of Santa Barbara and Sedlec ossuary or The Church of Bones – a small Roman Catholic chapel that contains skeletons of between 40,000 and 70,000 people! At night, Prague’s Old Town comes alive with many great restaurants and pubs, some in old vaulted cellars. The nightlife in Prague is also some of the best in Central Europe. Whether you’re after dance clubs, beer halls, jazz clubs or underground absinthe bars, there’s something for everyone.
Day 6 Day 6: Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bratislava

Leave Prague and travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Set along the Danube, Bratislava blends past and present with its charming Old Town and lively boutiques and cafes. You have a free day to explore it all today. You could climb to the top of the tower at Michael’s Gate or UFO Tower for a bird’s eye view of Bratislava, visit the Bratislava City Museum to learn about the country’s communist past or spot as many of the city’s quirky statues as you can. For dinner, maybe seek out some local delicacies like kapustnica (a sauerkraut and sausage soup) – your leader will have the lowdown on the best spots.
Day 7 Day 7: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Budapest

Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest and enjoy a free day in the self-proclaimed Pearl of the Danube. Perhaps explore the historical Buda Castle and palace complex. Forget about the bustling city and lose yourself in the history of the winding streets of the Castle District, which dates back to the 13th century. In the afternoon, you could take a slow cruise along the Danube for some pretty epic views of the riverside Parliament Building, the Castle District and the bridges linking Buda to Pest. The spectacle is particularly beautiful, especially at sunset and at night.
Day 8 Day 8: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Budapest

After breakfast this morning, your trip comes to an end in Budapest. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.

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Berlin To Budapest

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Itinerary of your trip Berlin To Budapest

Day 1: Berlin

Day 2: Berlin

Day 3: Dresden - Bastei

Day 4: Prague

Day 5: Prague

Day 6: Bratislava

Day 7: Budapest

Day 8: Budapest

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