Classic Vactions - Classic Europe 2008 - (Page 21) tour the heart of central Europe PRAGUE – CESKY KRUMLOV – SALZBURG – VIENNA – BUDAPEST Day 1: Prague, Czech Republic Fly to Prague and be taken by private transfer to your hotel. Go for a stroll across the Charles Bridge, then dine in a local restaurant. Day 2: Prague, Czech Republic Get better acquainted with the city and learn its history on a private tour with car and driver. Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica and Golden Lane, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Malá Strana, the Jewish Quarter, Old Town, Powder Tower, and Wenceslas Square are among the sights you can see and visit. Day 3: Prague to Nelahozeves, Czech Republic Venture outside Prague for a visit to Nelahozeves, birthplace of the most famous Czech composer, Antonin Dvorak. Its Renaissance castle contains one of Europe’s largest and most significant private art collections. Day 4: Cesky Budejovice to Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic Head to Cesky Budejovice by private transfer for a tour of the Budweisser brewery and the main square, then on to Cesky Krumlov, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical importance and physical beauty. Discover the Inner Town. Bring good walking shoes, as the city does not allow cars. Day 5: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic In the Latran district, explore the second largest castle in Bohemia, the Cesky Krumlov Château, open April to October. Day 6: Salzburg, Austria Take a private transfer to Salzburg, an enjoyable ride through the Bohemian and Austrian countrysides, lasting about three hours. Explore the city of Mozart at your leisure. Day 7: Vienna, Austria Book a train or take a private transfer to Vienna from Salzburg. See the city’s most impressive sights, such as the Hofburg Palace complex and Schönbrunn Palace. In the evening, enjoy a typical Viennese dinner in a local restaurant. Day 8: Vienna, Austria Enjoy the rest of Vienna’s attractions and visit some of its many museums. Shop on the Kärntnerstrasse or see if you can catch a performance by the Vienna Boys’ Choir. Have the hotel concierge book seats to an opera to end your day. Day 9: Budapest, Hungary Book a nonstop train ride to Budapest, a three-hour trip. Explore the Inner City and central Pest, on the Danube’s right bank, or indulge in a thermal bath. Day 10: Budapest, Hungary Cross the Chain Bridge to explore the Castle District in Buda, on the left bank of the Danube. Gellert Hill offers the best panorama of the city. Later, shop along the Vaci Utca, the city’s trendiest shopping street. Day 11: Budapest, Hungary Take a tour on the Danube and later, have the hotel concierge book you seats to a symphony. Day 12: Return home. *Suggested itinerary. CLASSIC VACATIONS 21
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