Tour Journeys: Explore Central Europe National Geographic Journey

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Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Walk the Berlin Wall with a Historian, Berlin Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Naschmarkt Walk, Vienna Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest Your Foodie Moment: Sacher Torte Tasting, Vienna. Orientation walk in Budapest. Tour Prague’s old town including the Jewish quarter, clock tower, Charles Bridge, and Wenceslas Square. Visit a Viennese café and sample Sacher Torte. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

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Meals

8 breakfasts

Guide

Local Guide, CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Accommodation

Hotel/pensions (8 nts).

Transport

Train, private van, walking.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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1. YOUR CEO It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. Your CEO will be able to help you find a local guided tour in each location if you would like one. 2. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. 3. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 5. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Berlin - East Side Gallery Visit Along Berlin Wall (Free) - Judisches Museum Visit (8EUR per person) - Television Tower (Fernsehturm) Visit (13-23EUR per person) - The Berlin Wall Memorial (Free) - Brandenburg Gate Visit (Free) - Checkpoint Charlie Museum Visit (17.50EUR per person) Prague - Letná Beer Garden Visit (Free-3EUR per person) - Malá Strana Visit - Petřín Hill Hike (Free-30CZK per person) - Prague Castle (Hradčany) Visit (250-350CZK per person) Český Krumlov - State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov Tour (360CZK per person) Vienna - Vienna State Opera House Visit (8EUR per person) - Belvedere Gallery Visit (19EUR per person) - Schönbrunn Palace Visit/Tour (11-15EUR per person) - View Lipizzaner Horses at Spanish Riding School of Vienna (14EUR per person) - Saint Stephen’s Cathedral Visit (Free) - Vienna Boys’ Choir Visit (56-200EUR per person) Budapest - Buda Castle Visit (1500HUF per person) - Thermal Baths Visit (4200-5000HUF per person) - Budapest Bike Tour (28EUR per person) - Hungarian National Museum (1600HUF per person) - Hungarian State Opera House (2900HUF per person) - Great Market Hall Visit (Free) - Chain Bridge (Free) - Danube River Cruise - Budapest History Walking Tour - Parliament Building Visit (5200HUF per person)

Flights

International flights not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Berlin

Arrive at any time.
Please make your own way to the joining hotel.

We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: Check-in time at hotel is approximately 3:00pm.
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin (1B)

Set out on an orientation walk with your CEO to get your bearings. Then discover sections of the Berlin Wall with a local historian, delving deeper into the political and social history of the so-called Iron Curtain from its rise to its fall. During free time this afternoon, opt to join a river tour, people-watch at the historic Brandenburg Gate, or glimpse the city’s flourishing art scene at local galleries and museums.
Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and is a melting pot of different cultures and flavours.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
- Walk the Berlin Wall with a Historian
Day 3 Day 3: Berlin/Prague (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Berlin/Prague (1B)

Travel by private vehicle to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic and one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic centre, which dates largely to the 14th century and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you walk along the cobbled streets, chart the city’s development through the centuries according to architectural style, from the Middle Ages to present day. This evening, opt to watch the sunset from a lively beer garden on the banks of the Vltava River.
A great way to spend the evening is watching the sunset from the heights of the Letna Beer Garden, where you can sample Czech beer, world-famous for its superb quality and low cost.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Prague Guided City Tour
Day 4 Day 4: Prague (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Prague (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore the “city of a hundred spires.” Wind your way past baroque domes and Gothic spires, sprawling plazas and spectacular cathedrals. Cross the iconic Charles Bridge, amble through the historic Jewish Quarter, marvel at the medieval astronomical clock, and delve into modern history at Wenceslas Square, where citizens rallied for an end to communism during the Velvet Revolution. Opt to climb more than 200 steps up to the palaces and courtyards of the monumental Prague Castle, the world’s largest ancient castle complex. Check out a local restaurant and try traditional Czech cuisine, such as goulash and dumplings.
Charles Bridge by day is packed with vendors and street musicians. At night, it is less crowded, and it’s much easier to appreciate the scenery as well as the ever-so-slightly sinister quality of the statues looming overhead. Cross the bridge and you’ll find yourself in Mala Strana, a far less crowded district that offers the perfect atmosphere for some introspective wandering.

If you’re in the area and want to experience traditional Czech pubs which are guaranteed to be loud, lively, and packed with locals on any night of the week, this is the place for it. You’ll find restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine like fried pork cutlets, goulash, and dumplings.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)

Take a scenic drive through the Bohemian countryside to the fairytale town of Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt to visit the Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateau, and get lost in the Gothic castle’s hidden passageways, Baroque theatre, and hedge maze as you explore these epic grounds built between the 14th and 19th centuries.
The inclusion of Ceský Krumlov on UNESCO’s List of Natural and Cultural Heritage was undoubtedly a turning point in the modern history of the town. It sent a clear signal to the rest of the cultural world that South Bohemia has something unique to offer.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Prague to Český Krumlov 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Eský Krumlov/Vienna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Eský Krumlov/Vienna (1B)

Cross the border into Austria, and go on orientation walk around Vienna. Stop by a local café to pair a cup of rich Viennese coffee with a slice of the famed Sacher torte—a decadent chocolate and nougat confection historically linked to the city’s distinguished coffee houses. Enjoy free time this evening to see Vienna’s world-renowned opera house or simply enjoy a walk around the elegant capital.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
- Sacher Torte Tasting
Day 7 Day 7: Vienna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vienna (1B)

This morning, join a local chef at the famed Naschmarkt, established in the 16th century as a marketplace for wooden milk bottles, sampling some of Vienna’s finest delicacies as you explore the stalls and lanes. Enjoy time this afternoon to discover the city on your own. Take in some of Europe’s most distinguished art galleries, visit the stunning Lipizzaner horses of the renowned Spanish Riding School, experience mass with the Vienna Boys Choir, or settle into a café.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Naschmarkt Walk
Day 8 Day 8: Vienna/Budapest (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vienna/Budapest (1B)

Catch a train to the Hungarian capital, Budapest. Head out for an orientation walk, then pay a visit to a G Adventures–supported café where proceeds support Hungarians living with a disability as well as rural Roma communities. During free time, opt to “take the waters” at a thermal bathhouse or explore the stunning Baroque castle, the historic resident of the Hungarian kings.
You might like to have an optional dinner at a local restaurant on Váci Utca, which is the bustling main street of Budapest.

To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
- Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Budapest History Walking Tour
Day 9 Day 9: Budapest (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Budapest (1B)

Depart at any time.
We recommend staying a few extra days to experience all this city has to offer.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: Explore Central Europe National Geographic Journey

Day 1: Berlin

Day 2: Berlin (1B)

Day 3: Berlin/Prague (1B)

Day 4: Prague (1B)

Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)

Day 6: Eský Krumlov/Vienna (1B)

Day 7: Vienna (1B)

Day 8: Vienna/Budapest (1B)

Day 9: Budapest (1B)

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