Czech Republic Tours & Trips 2020

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE Cruise on board a paddle riverboat
• Our ship is moored in Prague
• Discover:
  • Golden Prague
  • Litomerice, charming city full of history
  • Elbe Sandstone Mountains, natural and architectural wonders
  • Dresden, the Florence of the Elbe
  • Meissen and its porcelain
  • Lutherstadt Wittenberg, birthplace of the Reformation
  • Potsdam, and the gardens of the Sanssouci Palace
  • Berlin, symbolic capital

• Stay in old-school style while supporting a social cause during your time in Vienna. The city’s quirky Magdas Hotel is committed to helping local refugees earn a living through employment.
• Embark on a hike through the lesser known but no less stunning Tatra Mountains in Slovakia. With a range of trails available, you’ll be high above the valley floor admiring the vistas in no time.
• See the classic Polish cities of Wroclaw and Krakow and feel the emotional wallop of a sobering visit to nearby Auschwitz.
• Discover the magical Cesky Krumlov on two wheels with a leader-led cycling tour around town with your small group, passing by medieval buildings, verdant countryside and the flowing Vltava River.
• Get the low-down on Budapest’s classic charm, café culture, and eclectic neighbourhood vibes during your time here. Have you actually been to Budapest if you didn’t go to a ruin bar?

• Onboard welcome reception
• Free time in Linz; choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery or guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided tour in Ybbs or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour in Krems or Wine World Experience with tasting or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of a guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or a hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
• Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary
• Embark in Deggendorf, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz for a leisurely morning

• Munich : Welcome dinner; orientation including Marienplatz; visit the famous Hofbräuhaus; farewell dinner at the Ratskeller restaurant
• Prague : Guided sightseeing, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds, see the Astronomical Clock
• Bratislava : Visit the capital of Slovakia
• Budapest : Guided sightseeing, a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church
• Vienna : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• Danube cruise: Enjoy Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) on board
• Salzburg : Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens and Residenz Square; a special dinner at St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant
• This tour is a magnificent journey through the former Habsburg Empire
• It starts and ends in Munich with an orientation of the city

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian Be My Guest dinner and the story of their winery.
• Vienna: Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public has access.
• Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed Astronomical Clock that attracts onlookers each hour.
• Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city centre. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower.
• Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
• Esztergom: Spend the day enjoying the scenic landscapes of Esztergom.
• Vienna: Take in the wonderful views along the Danube Bend.
• Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest.
• Vienna: Stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at an inclusive café.
• : VIP Admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
• : Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest with a Local Specialist
• : Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, and the old Hungarian capital of Esztergom
• : View the Castle and Old Town of Bratislava, the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and the Parliament Building in Budapest
• : See St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera House in Vienna
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 18 Breakfast (B)
• Dover: See the iconic chalk-white coastline. So special that it’s had songs dedicated to it.
• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: Take a somber but impactful visit to the site of a World War II concentration camp in Munich.
• Munich: We'll make a stop at a traditional Bavarian ‘Bier Halle’. Grab your Contiki crew and a beer. Prost!
• Munich: This locally guided walking tour will take you around all the highlights of this Bavarian, including Marienplatz and Rathaus Glockenspiel.
• Innsbruck: Snow-capped peaks. Pristine air. Chocolate-box buildings. Innsbruck is the answer to all of your Alpine travel wishes.
• Venice: Speed across the lagoon to the aqueous island of Venice. Get total James Bond vibes.
• Venice: Life’s all about the waterways here; there’s not an Uber in sight! Get some classic pics of the famous gondola boats.
• Venice: On this low-octane, high-inspo Venetian walking tour, we’ll cast our eyes on the best of the city’s architecture, including the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square.
• Rome: Stroll around the Italian capital, ticking all the sights off your bucket list! See the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and more
• Florence: Live out all your sundrenched Tuscan dreams as you tour this 16th Century winery. Then treat yourself to some Chianti and antipasto.
• Florence: See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery & Piazza della Signoria on a locally guided walking tour of Florence
• Pisa: Your ultimate chance to ‘hold the tower up’ as you pose for that classic Insta snap.
• Lucerne: Check out the Wooden Chapel Bridge and the giant sandstone Lion Monument
• Paris: Take a dreamy jaunt around the city of romance. Fall in love with landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Champs Élysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
• Paris: Climb to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower for an unbeatable vista of the ‘City of Light’.
• Paris: Your chance to learn the art of fragrance at a Parisian perfume house. You know it makes scents! (soz).

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• A luxury cruise on an authentic paddle riverboat ONLY WITH CROISIEUROPE
• Cruising on the Elbe and Vltava Rivers, an exclusive itinerary
• Discover
  • Prague, the Golden City
  • The castles of Bohemia: Konopiste Castle, a former hunting lodge of the Habsburgs, and the Renaissance-style Nelahozeves Castle with its private artwork collection.
  • The birthplace of Antonin Dvorak, the famous Czech composer
  • Dresden, the “Florence of the Elbe” and its Royal Palace

• Welcome to Prague
• Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
• Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Deggendorf; onboard welcome reception
• Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
• Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
• Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
• Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
• Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour, see Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host
• Free time
• Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or bike with your Adventure Host
• Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
• Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or bike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
• Choice of guided tour in Vidin, excursion to Belogradchik, see the rock formations or hike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a walk in the park with your Adventure Host
• Transfer to Bucharest, guided sightseeing
• Brasov guided tour; visit Bran Castle
• Visit Peles Castle
• Embark on a 20-day journey from Czech Republic to Romania, beginning with two nights in dazzling Prague
• Explore the “Golden City” of Prague before your cruise

• Welcome to Prague
• Choice of urban hike, or guided city tour including Hradcany Castle grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral; afternoon at leisure
• Guided tour of Cesky Krumlov; transfer to Linz; onboard welcome reception
• Choice of visit to the Jochenstein power station or visit to Engelszell Abbey; choice of guided hike along the Danube trails or scenic cruising around the Schlögen Oxbow
• In Mauthausen, choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, or guided bike tour; guided tour in Grein, visit to the historical theatre and Clam Castle to meet its owner the Count
• Choice of canoe tour; bike tour from Spitz to Krems Wine World Experience with tasting; or regional products showcase
• Choice of bike tour, or insider's tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
• Choice of early risers guided tour, with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see the Habsburg private art collection and the Italian and Dutch Masters Gallery, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Military Museum
• In Visegrád, choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour
• Choice of guided tour travel writer Kinga Tittel, or guided bike tour, or city sightseeing tour
• Start your Danube River vacation with two nights in the exquisite city of Prague
• You’ll explore the Czech Republic capital with your choice of included excursions

• Welcome to Prague
• Choice of urban hike, or guided city tour including Hradcany Castle grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral; afternoon at leisure
• Guided tour of Cesky Krumlov; transfer to Linz; onboard welcome reception
• Choice of visit to the Jochenstein power station or visit to Engelszell Abbey; choice of guided hike along the Danube trails or scenic cruising around the Schlögen Oxbow
• In Mauthausen, choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, guided tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, or guided bike tour; guided tour in Grein, visit to the historical theatre and Greinburg Castle to meet its the owner the Count
• Choice of canoe tour; bike tour from Spitz to Krems Wine World Experience with tasting; or regional products showcase
• Choice of bike tour, or insider's tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
• Choice of early risers guided tour, with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see the Habsburg private art collection and the Italian and Dutch Masters Gallery, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Military Museum
• In Visegrád, choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour
• Start your Danube River vacation with two nights in the exquisite city of Prague
• You’ll explore the Czech Republic capital with your choice of included excursions

• Onboard welcome reception
• Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
• Guided tour
• Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
• Time at leisure in Boppard; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike with your Adventure Host
• Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
• Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
• See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers
• Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties

• Take an active adventure through Central Europe, cycling leafy paths from the bohemian centre of Prague to the classical vibe of Vienna.
• Ride alongside the mighty Danube River downstream, passing by romantic riverside castles, picturesque villages and lowland forests surrounding the banks.
• Take the opportunity to head on an optional brewery tour at the original home of Budweiser: Ceske Budejovice.
• Marvel at the spires and dome of Melk Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop high above the waters of the Danube.
• The perfect mix of cosmopolitan cities, picture postcard towns and traffic-free cycling paths await, with local knowledge to get the best out of each European destination.

• Begin your adventure in Berlin, an exciting city with a complex history. In your own time, see the remaining fragments of the infamous wall that once divided the city, but now unites it with murals and memorials.
• Soak up the royal history of Krakow's Wawel Castle and step back in time with a leader-led stroll through the city’s medieval main square.
• Immerse yourself in the bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic, soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in Prague and step right into a fairytale in Cesky Krumlov.
• With plenty of free time in classic Vienna and vibrant Budapest, whether you end up eating sachertorte in a neighbourhood cafe or downing a couple of local brews in a ruin bar is totally up to you!
• Escape city life on the peaceful shores of Lake Bled in Slovenia. Visit a church on the tiny island in the centre of the lake and treat yourself to a slice of Bled's famous cream cake.

• Hit three of Central Europe’s big cities; Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Better yet, enjoy an orientation walk in each city to take in all of the sights, find the best spots and learn the little-known facts about these mesmerizing cities.
• Immerse yourself in the history and culture in the Czech Republic’s capital city of Prague. Experience Prague Castle – the largest castle complex in the world – and be awed by its 9th century architecture.
• Join a local guide in the south Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and learn about the town’s history and thriving folk-culture. Afterall, there’s no one better to show you around than the people that live there.
• Be treated to sweet delicacies just like grandma would make at Vollpension café in Vienna, where elderly grandparents bake the best cakes and share the best hospitality with their visitors. More than just a cafe, the team here are working to bridge the age gap and provide extra income for seniors.
• Toast to your epic adventure with a 3-course, home-cooked, Hungarian feast on your final evening, prepared especially for you and your new-found travel companions by a local chef.

• Berlin : Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
• Poznan : Stop in the historic city
• Warsaw: Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of St. John; attend a private Chopin concert
• Czestochowa: Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra and its Black Madonna
• Auschwitz: Visit the site of the former concentration camp
• Krakow: Guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Kazimierz Quarter, see Wawel Castle, visit St. Mary’s Church
• Donovaly: Stop in this picturesque ski resort
• Budapest: Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church
• Vienna: Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• Telc: Enjoy an included lunch
• Prague: Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds; taste a Trdelnik rolled pastry
• Dresden: Walking tour
• When you think of an Eastern Europe vacation, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's visiting old churches and seeing historical sites that have been standing for many centuries
• Perhaps you think of visiting cities bombed in World War II and restored to their former splendor