Itinerary:
Day 1: It Begins!
Leave your home and head to the airport. Pack a pillow, it’s going to be a long flight! Fly to Prague, Czech Republic and meet up with the group. I will meet you at the airport and help you transfer to the city, if we are able to arrive around the same time.
(Note: I highly recommend that you choose a flight that has you landing in the evening in Prague. This will save you a lot in jetlag. Either way, your flight needs to arrive on August 1st. If you end up with a flight that lands in the morning, make sure it’s the morning of the 1st, and not the 2nd, or you will miss a day of our tour.)
Day 2: Day in Prague
To start us off, we will join a guided walking tour of Prague, taking us through Old Town for all of Prague’s most iconic sights, including the Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, and Charles Bridge. We will end our day roaming through Prague Castle, the world’s largest castle, and catching sunset views.
Day 3: Modern History or Make Your Own Way
You will have a choice of joining a half day tour of Terezin Concentration Camp or free time of your own to roam the city. Either way, you will be given the afternoon to explore the eateries and cute shops of Old Town Prague that we were forced to plow past on our tour the day before.
Day 4: Into the Woods
For a break from city roaming, we will move our wandering to the forest, specifically the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park, that bridges Germany and Czech Republic. Our day will include trees and rocks and about 5.5 miles of moderate hiking. Fun fact, parts of The Chronicles of Narnia were filmed here!
Day 5: Medieval Český Krumlov
We will bid farewell to Prague and head to the medieval city, Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic. We will have free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage City and enjoy a Wooden Raft River Cruise before finding our lodging for the night.
Day 6: Train to Austria
Day six of our journey will include a train ride to Vienna, Austria and an afternoon run to the laundromat. This will be a bit of a down day, so we can regroup to finish out the trip strong (and with clean clothes). You have the option of attending a live classical music concert in the evening.
Day 7: Mixing with Royalty
As Vienna was the home of Habsburg Family, who ruled swaths of Europe for six centuries, we will make a trip to their former summer home at Schönbrunn Palace. Beautiful, sprawling gardens and ornate home interiors make this a must-see place on our list. After wearing out our legs covering the palace grounds, we will jump into a vintage style e-car for a speed tour of the sights of Vienna.
Day 8: The Mountains Are Calling
This day is sure to be an epic adventure! We will join a tour for a long drive to the west of Austria. Our main destinations will be Hallstatt and Salzburg, both nestled in the Austrian Alps. Some highlights from Hallstatt will be views from the observation deck and a boat ride on the deep, blue waters. The day will end with a few hours in the beautiful Salzburg, Austria.
Day 9: Choices Choices
The cheap and easy option is to spend the day exploring Vienna. An UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital city of an massive monarchy, Vienna is full of shops, museums, cafes, and architecture to enjoy. The adventure option is to spend the day on a guided tour of Bratislava, Slovakia, and Budapest, Hungry. The choice is up to you!
Day 10: Home Again, Home Again
All good things must come to an end, even trips. We’ll pack our bags, share our photos, and head to the airport.
Special Note: This is the proposed itinerary for the Eastern Europe Experience 2025. Everything is weather and safety permitting and flexible according to the preferences of the group. For more details of the trip, follow this link. Or you can sign up here!
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