Central Europe Classical Romance Journey - Prague, Salzburg and Venice
Central Europe Classical Romance Journey - Prague, Salzburg and Venice
Central Europe Classical Romance Journey - Prague, Salzburg and Venice
10 Days Starting in Hulkova 1075/35, 197 00 Praha 19, Czechia and ending in Viale Galileo Galilei, 30, 30173 Venezia VE, Italy
Visiting: Charles Bridge, Café Savoy, Český Krumlov, Salzburg, Berchtesgaden, Venice
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CEU1
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
18-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
This trip is a real must for anyone with an appreciation for European architecture, history and culture! We start in the Czech capital Prague, stooped in history and stunning scenery, before heading to Salzburg via Cesky Krumlov - another vibrant, scenic town. Immerse yourself in classical music by enjoying a Mozart concert during a sumptuous dinner, whilst taking time to relax and unwind with spectacular views of the Alps. The itinerary finishes in Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world, as we stay just outside on a delightful little vineyard.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Prague Letňany Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pytloun Hotel Ctenice
Meet and Greet in Arrivals Hall at Prague Airport.
We will bring you to the vehicle, load the suitcases and we will drive directly to the centre. Arrive in the centre of Prague, use restrooms and have lunch.
Walking tour with the local guide
Return to hotel for check-in
Pytloun Hotel Ctenice (Official Check-in 2pm onwards)
https://www.pytlounzameckyhotelctenice.cz/en/
Overnight x3 nights.
Day 2 : Explore Prague
Location: Charles Bridge
Accommodation Name: Pytloun Hotel Ctenice
Meals Included: Breakfast
09:30 Depart for the centre in our vehicle (avoid the rush hour jams at this time and you will enjoy rest following the long trip you've had)
Show up at the ticket office for the cruise at 10:30am, purchase tickets.
River Boats Prague 11am - 12noon
You will see Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum from the cruise which lasts one hour.
Continue to Prague Castle through the Old Town across the Bridge. There is a quite steep climb up the hill but it's not very far and we can take a break on the way up - evening having lunch nearby if you want.
Lunch near Prague Castle
Spend some time exploring the Castle - let's check what exhibits are available closer to the time. See the Cathedral in the Castle Grounds. Czechia is not a Monarchy, it's a Republic.
Two options here if you want guided information: Join a public tour or a have an audio guide (there is a charge for the audio guide as for the tour)(bring your own earphones if you like or hold the device to your ear):
https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors/guided-tours
Free time to relax in the centre admiring the Clock, Main Square or other attractions you like
Be at the Grand Hotel Bohemia Prague for 6:30pm (What dress code are they expecting, you can dress smart casual on the day and wear warm clothing over your evening attire).
Show and Dinner Start at 7pm -9:30pm Mozart
Return to hotel.
Day 3 : Last Day In Prague
Location: Café Savoy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Pytloun Hotel Ctenice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast included 7-11am
Visit one of the Historical Cafes for coffee/tea and a pastry or Strudel (Slavia, Savoy Cafe etc, as visited by Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein).
See the funny shaped house and more atractions in the city centre at a leisurely pace.
Have an Early Dinner and head back to the hotel for the big day or driving the following morning.
Day 4 : Depart For Salzburg Via Cesky Krumlov
Location: Český Krumlov
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stallerhof
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast Included 7-11am
7:30 am have your suitcases outside your room for Porterage Out
08:30 Meet in Lobby and Depart for Cesky Crumlov via the E55 road south
Enter into Cesky Krumlov - HISTORICAL BOHEMIAN TOWN.
See the State Castle and Chateau
https://www.zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz/cs
Lunch - Check out Bistro 53 Beer Point in the Old Town or find another choice.
Explore the Old Town
4:30 pm Depart for Salzburg via Linz.
5:30 pm Arrive in Linz, Austria for Dinner on the Danube or drive straight to Salzburg depending on your preference and the feeling on the day.
6:30 pm : Continue to Salzburg
Check into Stallerhof x3 nights
Relax on the deck outside with blankets looking at the Valley below if the weather is suitable and you have the energy.
Day 5 : Explore Salzburg
Location: Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stallerhof
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart at 9am from Stallerhof after a leisurely morning
Park by 9:30am in central Salzburg
Meet the Guide at 10am at Mozart Square Monument
Finish Guided tour at 12:30pm - this is your chance to ask any questions about Salzburg, Classical Music, Mozart, Austria in General.
12:30 Lunch
You have some choices this afternoon
Visit our favourite wine shop and try some of my favourite Muller Thurgau Austrian grape if you like. Buy a bottle and bring it back to enjoy on the terrace tonight whilst relaxing with warm blankets?
See Hellbrun Palace and Petersfriedhof or Mirabel Palace/Gardens
There is also a Tea Room we're quite fond of beside the River
If you're feeling sprightly, there's the Hohensalzburg Fortress at the Top.
Dinner in Golling
Day 6 : Visit Berchtesgaden And Salt Mine
Location: Berchtesgaden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stallerhof
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast Included
Today we visit Berchtesgaden and the Salt Mine
https://www.berchtesgaden.de/en/home
Drive down after a leisurely breakfast to Berchesgaden
Explore the town and have coffee/tea
Visit the Salt Mine at Berchtesgaden
Additional option to go to a thermal spa to relax in Bad Reichenhall
Lunch at the summit.
Head over to Untersberg mountain and either take the funicular or drive to the top:
Dinner at the summit
Return to Stallerhof for a great night's Salzburg sleep before departure to Italy.
Day 7 : Depart From Salzburg For Castello Di Roncade Castle Hotel With Vineyard Near Venice.
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Castello di Roncade
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast Included at Stallerhof - eat enough and bring a piece of fruit with you for the journey if you like. Today is a scenic day but it's a driving day.
8am Bags outside the rooms for collection
9am Depart from Salzburg for Castello di Roncade Castle Hotel with Vineyard near Venice.
Take the scenic Mountain Route passing through Zell am See and the Alpine Mountain Scenery.
Lunch in Lienz in the Austrian Alps or in the Italian Dolomites on the other side of the Mountain Pass (check weather in advance)
Arrive in Italy in the early evening
Day 8 : Explore Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Castello di Roncade
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast included at Castello di Roncade - have your breakfast no later than 7:00am
Walk through the vineyard ourselves at some point - especially if sun shining
08:00 am Depart for meeting with Local Tour
09:45 Meet Guide
10 am Start with local guide at Piazza San Marco
1pm Finish with the Guide (they are contracted for 3 hours with us)
Lunch in a taverna or suggestion by the guide
Transport Options:
-Take train from Quarto di Altino (every 30 mins) to Santa Lucia Venice by parking there and then walk to Piazza San Marco or use Vaporetto or:
-Drive Car to Piazzale Roma, Venice and then go from there to centre Venice
For Murano and Burano, we can whether you want to go on a private boat experience, public transport or private company group transport. There are options.
Glassblowing and opportunity for shopping. Some items are good value and really cute.
Visit any museums, Cathedrals, Towers or sights of interest you wish
Return to Hotel and have dinner there or locally
Day 9 : Wine Tasting
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Castello di Roncade
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast Included
10:30am Tour of the cellar with tasting afterwards (you don't have to swallow, they have spitoons)
They have 16 types of wine including Prosecco
Today we're going to leave it open and we will arrange according to your energy levels and interests. There are plenty of local attractions outside Venice City, which might be easier to enjoy.
Alternatively, we can return to Venice for more sightseeing.
Lunch
Dinner at the hotel or locally.
Day 10 : Transfer To The Airport
Location: Venice Marco Polo Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Castello di Roncade
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast Included
Transfer to Marco Polo Airport for your return home
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Transport
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Breakfast, local guiding services, recommendations, porterage
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Meals
Check out our Q&As
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No but we would recommend no more than one suitcase and one item of hand luggage per person
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Minimum of 4*
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What is the tipping policy?
This is always at the travellers discretion however we recommend a minimum of $20 per person per day
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Check depending on your nationality
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
N/A as the minimum is 2
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
CZK and EUR
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How long has the tour company been trading?
The co-founders joined forces in early 2023, so we have been trading for over 3 years. With our combined experience, we have been operating tours for over 25 years which has enabled us to deliver the trip of a lifetime for so many of our travellers.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can, and whilst we may be able to provide assistance in transportation to meet the group this may come at an additional cost to you.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the start of your trip for free, however after this time it is down to suppliers as to whether or not you get a full refund. We will always endeavor to get as much back to you as possible but we cannot guarantee a full refund after this point
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely - we select accommodations that are a minimum of 4* standard so ensure the comfort and safety for our travellers. In some remote areas (e.g the Scottish Highlands, safaris etc.) where this isn't always available, we carefully select local lodges or bed and breakfasts which adhere to our high standards.
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