13 days tour

Harmony Of Central Europe (Small Groups, 13 Days)

$ 8,425 .00 USD

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Harmony Of Central Europe (Small Groups, 13 Days)

This tour includes:

Transport

Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available. Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activities Prague: Continue the exploration of Prague on a guided walk through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, Josefov, the Jewish Quarter of Prague, is one of the most popular sites in the city. This historical complex has a torrid history but is also the best preserved collection of Jewish monuments in Europe and home to six beautiful synagogues. Prague: Relax in one of the oldest houses of the city and sample craft beers paired with Czech savory specialties. Vienna: Visit the Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace with a Local Expert and learn about Viennaโ€™s regal history. See the invaluable riches including the crown of Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne. Vienna: Head to the Baroque palaces of Belvedere, housing priceless art like Gustav Klimtโ€™s The Kiss. Krakรณw: Explore Nowa Huta, the steel district of Krakow while you learn about life behind the Iron Curtain just a few decades ago. See a vintage Trabant, an East German car widely used in the Communist era. Krakรณw: Let a knowledgeable Local Expert take you through the poignant history of Krakรณw. Pass through the cityโ€™s former Jewish Quarter and visit Wawel Cathedral, the site that has crowned almost every Polish king and queen throughout history. Warsaw: Explore Warsaw with your engaging Local Expert. Visit the bronze Chopin monument, a tribute the 19th century composer, in the Royal Baths Park, then pass by the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto monument, while hearing about the historic uprising. Explore the reconstructed, colorful Old Town, the home to the Royal Castle. Warsaw: Join a Local Expert for the discovery of the progressive city and learn about where the traditionalist Poland is headed in the 21st century. Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. โ€‹ Included at all hotels. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included. Vienna: Indulge your senses without the crowds during a special VIP after-hours visit to the magni๏ฌcent Schรถnbrunn Palace. With a Local Expert, stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames, where Mozart performed as a six-year-old prodigy. Vienna State Opera: The luxurious Grand Hotel Wien is a true reflection of Viennaโ€™s opulent and regal history. Itโ€™s conveniently central location places it just a few minutes walk from the Vienna State Opera and famed shopping street of Kรคrntner StraรŸe. Spacious guest rooms are decorated with traditional, antique-style furnishings, youโ€™ll truly feel as if youโ€™re staying in a palace. Prague: Immerse yourself in the architecture and atmosphere of Prague Castle as a Local Expert relays fascinating details from its thousand-year history. Accompany them into St Vitus Cathedral where colorful stained-glass windows pour filtered light into its many chapels. Prague: Marvel at the intricate detail of Pragueโ€™s famous Astronomical Clock and its hourly procession of moving parts, which have delighted witnesses for over six hundred years. Watch as the clockโ€™s parade of apostles mark time on the Old Town Hall. Cesky Krumlov: Step through the cobbled streets of ฤŒeskรฝ Krumlov and feel the history around you. Let your Local Expert regale you with tales of this most important European site as you discover the 13th-century castle at the heart of the town. Melk District: Stroll around the baroque masterpiece that is Melk Abbey as a guide talks you through its fascinating history. See the 16,000-volume collection in the main library and gaze up at the Paul Troger fresco on the hall ceiling. Vienna: Discover historic Vienna as your Travel Concierge shows you the Baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces of Austriaโ€™s national capital. Find the locations of the cityโ€™s most notable landmarks to ready yourself fully for further explorations. Vienna: Take your front-row seat in a historic Viennese concert hall and let the timeless music of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart fill the room as you sip on sparkling wine and experience an unforgettable Austrian evening. Bratislava: Join your passionate Local Expert for a walk around the Slovakian capitalโ€™s Old Town, and see the restored Baroque-period Bratislava Castle that stands over the city, with its striking red turrets. Budapest: Embark on a private evening cruise along the majestic Danube and sip freshly poured sparkling wine. Witness the most breathtaking architectural vista as grand buildings from both sides of the city are lit up in the night. Budapest: Visit the stunning neo-Gothic Parliament Building with your Local Expert and see the Holy Crown of Hungary. Inaugurated for the millennial celebrations of Hungarian statehood in 1896, it is still the largest building in the country. Budapest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert, you will be chauffeured along elegant boulevards to see the Hungarian State Opera House, one of the most beautiful neo-Renaissance buildings in Europe, where composer Gustav Mahler was once director. Budapest: See Budapestโ€™s Liberty Statue presiding over the city on Gellรฉrt Hill and the Citadel in its shadow. Erected 96 years apart, the proud structures represent two sides of Budapestโ€™s history - one to suppress Hungarian independence and one to celebrate it. Oravsky Podzamok: Take a moment on your journey to Krakรณw to enjoy the breathtaking sight of Oravskรฝ Hrad. Look up to the striking Renaissance and neo-gothic castle which dominates the scenery like an eagleโ€™s nest on its rocky perch. Krakรณw: Join you Travel Concierge for an orientation of Krakรณw. Pass through the cityโ€™s former Jewish Quarter and see locations from the epic seven-time Oscar-winning movie, Schindlerโ€™s List. Auschwitz: Pay your respects at the Auschwitz memorial and walk beneath the infamous gateway to the museums housed in the former prison blocks. Learn about the role this concentration camp played during World War II and understand the impact on postwar Europe. Warsaw: Attend a private piano recital to begin your evening with a flourish. Hear an accomplished player relay the expressive grace of Polandโ€™s most famous composer and virtuoso, Frรฉdรฉric Franรงois Chopin, in the stylish surroundings of Warsaw.

Accommodation

Prague: The luxurious Le Palais Art Hotel in Prague boasts beautifully designed rooms combining first-rate design, top-quality materials and state-of-the-art features for a harmonious stay. Warsaw: Situated in the heart of Warsaw, the Hotel Bristol enchants with majestic neo-renaissance facade and romantic interiors, filled with art deco elegance. The exquisite guest rooms reflect an engaging mix of comfort and discreet elegance defined by subtle soothing colours, state-of-the-art technology, majestic high ceilings and charming views.

Guide

Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Concierges, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.

Meals

6 Dinner (D) 12 Breakfast (B) Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure. On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.โ€‹ Prague: Open your trip in style with a delicious Welcome Dinner in a specially selected local restaurant. Enjoy Viennese cuisine tonight at a local restaurant. Budapest: Dine in the elegant ambience of a Budapest restaurant tonight after your Danube Cruise. Budapest: Savor a selection of Hungarian delicacies at the First Strudel House in Pest, with dough-stretching artisans turning out paper thin pastries for dessert. Take some of the delicious pastries away to enjoy later, if you wish. Budapest: Delight your tastebuds with Michelin-star dining at Borkonyha Winekitchen. Chef รkos Sรกrkรถzi creates skillfully executed, eye catching dishes that combine French bistro style and contemporary Hungarian influence in an atmosphere of indulgence. Warsaw: Say farewell to the elegant grandeur of Warsaw with a final Celebration Dinner at a handpicked local restaurant. Exchange memories and discoveries from your journey with new friends as you enjoy a fine selection of traditional dishes and quality wines.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Luxury Gold through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Luxury Gold from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ€™ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

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Itinerary of your trip Harmony Of Central Europe (Small Groups, 13 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Prague
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Prague

      Arriving at your luxury hotel by private chauffeur for your Europe luxury tour, youโ€™ll be welcomed into your opulent surroundings before dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: The City Of A Hundred Spires Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: The City Of A Hundred Spires Relaxed Start

      Indulge in a Relaxed Start, with the option of breakfast-in-bed room service. Tour Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock. Take a guided walk through the Jewish Quarter or learn about the Czech craft beer scene.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Prague To ฤŒeskรฝ Krumlov Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Prague To ฤŒeskรฝ Krumlov Relaxed Start

      Journey through scenic Bohemia to medieval ฤŒeskyฬ Krumlov. Marvel at the castleโ€™s Gothic elements, marbled pink exterior and six-storey tower. Enjoy a night in this charming town.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Melk Abbey And Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Melk Abbey And Vienna

      Cross the border to explore Melkโ€™s historic hilltop Abbey. In Vienna, the doors of the magnificent Schรถnbrunn Palace open for a VIP, after-hours visit.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Vienna Your Way Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vienna Your Way Relaxed Start

      Savor another Relaxed Start before viewing glittering treasures at the Imperial Treasury in Hofburg Palace or touring the Baroque palace of Belvedere. Relish a concert of Mozart and Strauss with front row seats and a glass of sparkling wine.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bratislava And Budapest, Grand Dames On The Danube
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bratislava And Budapest, Grand Dames On The Danube

      In Bratislava, explore the medival town center. Onward to Budapest where you will enjoy a decadent Hungarian dinner, followed by views of the famous city as you sip sparkling wine on a private cruise along the Danube.

  • Day 7 Day 7: The Jewel Box Of Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: The Jewel Box Of Budapest

      Tour Budapestโ€™s sights including a guided tour of the neo-gothic Pariament Building and watch pastry artists at the First Strudel House of Pest before visiting Fishermanโ€™s Bastion and Matthias Church. Dine at Michelin-starred Borkonyha Winekitchen.

  • Day 8 Day 8: The Low Tatra And Krakรณw
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: The Low Tatra And Krakรณw

      Pass the small villages of the Low Tatras and view Oravsky Hrad, an imposing castle dating back to prehistoric times. Explore the former Jewish Quarter and view the oldest synagogue in Krakow and the most important religious center in the neighborhood.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Exploring Krakรณw Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Exploring Krakรณw Relaxed Start

      Explore the Nowa Huta steel district, home to the vintage Trabant car or visit the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Auschwitz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Auschwitz

      Pay your respects on a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial.

  • Day 11 Day 11: On To Warsaw
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: On To Warsaw

      On arrival in Warsaw, see the Royal Castle, National Theater and Opera and Old Town.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Exploring Warsaw And Chopin Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Exploring Warsaw And Chopin Relaxed Start

      Explore Warsawโ€™s sights or discover this progressive city through the eyes of a local. This evening, delight in a private Chopin recital before dining on traditional Polish fare.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Depart Warsaw
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Depart Warsaw

      Bid farewell and transfer to Warsaw airport for your onward journey from your Prague to Warsaw luxury tour.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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