Bohemian Dream (RF)

9 days from Budapest to Prague

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Like a rhapsody that enchants the dreams of composers, artists, writers, and romantics, this European escorted tour from Budapest to Prague promises to bring out the Bohemian in you. Hear the bells resound above Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Prague; see the cathedral skies and castles rise; taste the tempting foodie delights and spectacular sights of Budapest and feel the charm of Slovakia. Wrap your senses in the stunning beauty of Vienna to the Golden City of Prague on this artful 9-day European vacation that’s nothing short of captivating.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Prague so you can plan your day your way.

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing of Budapest featuring Heroes Square, Fishermen’s Bastion, and a visit to the Synagogue
• Visit Gyor and Cesky Krumlov
• Guided walking tour in Bratislava includes a visit to St. Martin’s church
• Guided sightseeing drive in Vienna features a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• [LF] Exclusive waltz dancing lesson in the city of Strauss
• [LF]Complimentary kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) at a historic Viennese Café
• Visit Hluboka Castle
• [LF] Visit to the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery followed by a light lunch
• Guided sightseeing tour in Prague
• Globus Choice excursions in Prague − included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour through the Castle District including a wine-tasting visit to the nearby vineyards or a Communist Era themed guided tour

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Photo Highlights

Meals

Meals & Itinerary

8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

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Dinner

Day 2 BUDAPEST

The Pearl of the Danube Wake up in the beautiful city of Budapest! Follow your Local Guide on a fascinating sightseeing tour; visit the Jewish Synagogue, the second largest in the world, take in the fantastic views from Fisherman’s Bastion, visit Heroes Square, and see the Matthias Coronation Church. This afternoon and evening, enjoy free time to explore more.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT History suggests Fisherman’s Bastion owes its name to a medieval fishermen’s guild, who lived under the castle walls, and was responsible for preserving this part of the city. A visit to Budapest is not complete without a stop here to take in the most enchanting views of the capital of Hungary.

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Breakfast

Day 3 BUDAPEST–GYOR–BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Capital Cities Depart Budapest and drive to Gyor, often referred to as the Baroque City, spend free time admiring the architecture whilst exploring the picture perfect Old Town. Later,continue to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Your guided sightseeing includes a walking tour of the historic center with a visit of St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Coronation Church. An evening at leisure to see more of the city and try some local dishes.
127mi / 205km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Situated on the Danube River with the Little Carpathian Mountains as its backdrop, Bratislava is a real gem, a capital city with a local vibe. Watch out for “Cumil” one the city’s most photographed residents - the bronze statue of a worker peering from a manhole at passersby.

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Breakfast

Day 4 BRATISLAVA–VIENNA, AUSTRIA

The City of Music Cross the border into Austria to reach its capital city, Vienna. Your Local Guide will get you acquainted with the city during a sightseeing tour. Drive along the elegant Ringstrasse, stop to take photos of the Hofburg Palace and Heldenplatz, and visit the incredible St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon and evening, why not be tempted by some traditional local specialties for lunch and dinner.
68mi / 110km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Fall in love with the Austrian city that has played an important role throughout history. It is easy to see how musical geniuses such as Mozart and Strauss were inspired by this captivating city.

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Breakfast

Day 5 VIENNA

Sweet Traditions A relaxing morning at leisure to discover more of this fascinating city, why not check out one of the many museums or browse the stores. This afternoon a real treat awaits you, dip deeper into the Viennese culture with an exclusive waltz dancing lesson, where else to do this but in the city of Strauss! Then enjoy a little indulgence with a delicious Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) at an historic local Café.

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES The Viennese coffee house culture has roots dating back to the end of the Ottoman siege on Vienna and the coffee beans that were left behind. The coffee houses that opened around the city became popular as places to socialize, or as inspiration for literary artists. Famous for their atmosphere, elegant decor, and delicious pastries, the Viennese coffee house culture has been listed by UNESCO as an “intangible Cultural Heritage.”

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Breakfast

Day 6 VIENNA–CESKY KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC

Medieval Gem Reach the picturesque town of Cesky Krumlov in time to have some free time for lunch. Later meet your Local Guide for a walking tour of this enchanting town. Stroll to the Vltava River that meanders around the town, see the Church of St Vitus and a enjoy a magnificent view of the former Jesuit colleges. Admire the castle and the impressive “Cloak Bridge.”
130 mi / 210 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT The name Cesky Krumlov is thought to mean “crooked meadow” and originates from the town’s location on a bend of the Vltava River. Its most distinct architectural feature is the castle complex, one of the largest in Central Europe, consisting of 40 buildings and palaces. Now a state-owned property, it has been owned by different noble families through the centuries with many fascinating tales to tell.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day 7 CESKY KRUMLOV–HLUBOKA CASTLE–CESKE BUDEJOVICE–PRAGUE

What’s in a Name? This morning a Local Guide will accompany you for a guided visit of the majestic Hluboka Castle. Continue to Ceske Budejovice for a private guided tour of the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery. Learn about the brewing process before enjoying a light lunch. Later, reach Prague, the vibrant capital city often called the “City of a Hundred Spires,” or “The Golden City.”
112 mi / 180 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTE The town of Ceske Budejovice was once called Budweis, and ever since it was founded in the 13th century beer brewing has been an important industry. In the 16th century this beer became known as the “Beer of Kings.” When Adolphus Busch and Carl Conrad visited Budweis in the 19th century, they decided to produce their own version of the beer back home in the USA and named it “Budweiser” “of Budweis,” and gave it the motto “King of Beers.”

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Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Day 8 PRAGUE

Spend your day your way in Prague Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour which includes the Astronomical Clock. Explore more of Prague with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

Launch and Lunch

Savor the moment with a leisurely lunch cruise aboard a beautiful floating restaurant on the Vltava River. Live music accompanies the passing scenes of Prague¿s most beloved icons and monuments including Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Petrin Tower, the National Theater, and more.

Castles & Toasts

Join your Local Guide for a fascinating walking tour through Prague¿s 1,100-year-old Castle District¿the largest castle complex in the world! Main highlights include the Malá Strana Quarter and St. Vitus¿ Cathedral, followed by a St. Wenceslas wine tasting in the vineyards at the foot of the castle for a sensational view of Prague's iconic spires.

This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day 9 PRAGUE

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Breakfast

Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

MARTINA SELJAK

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“See the most vibrant part of Europe and let me show you the "other side" of the Old Continent-where the borders are still shifting, where history has been rewritten, and the "bad boys" turned good overnight after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain.”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Budapest

Vienna

Prague

Budapest

Danube Cruise

Discover the magic of Budapest on this enchanting Danube River cruise past the city's most famous landmarks!

Price Range: $$$$

Vienna

Classical Concert

Enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical works by Mozart and Johann Strauss, performed brilliantly by professional Salon Orchestra Alt-Wien musicians in one of Europe's prettiest venues.

Price Range: $$$

Classical Austrian Dinner

Enjoy a typical Austrian dinner.

Price Range: $$$

Austrian Dinner and Classical Music Concert

Experience what Vienna is best known for, as you enjoy a typical Austrian Dinner followed by a concert in one of its beautiful venues.

Price Range: $$$$

Schönbrunn Palace, Cultural Gem of Austria

Visit magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former summer residence of the Habsburg imperial family.

Price Range: $$$

Prague

Illuminated Prague with Tavern Visit

Discover the magic of Prague on this guided walking tour featuring the city's illuminated icons, Czech beer and music at a local tavern, and a stroll across the world-famous Charles Bridge!

Price Range: $$

Castles & Toasts

Price Range: $

Launch and Lunch

Price Range: $

Private Touring

Private Touring: Globus European Private Touring enables you to experience all of the attractions, sights and highlights of your selected Globus tour as a private experience - delivered just for you and your traveling party. With Private Touring, you'll have your own dedicated Tour Director, your own private transportation and driver, and your own professional local guides. All with greater flexibility in pace and your experience.

For your selected tour, there will be additional per-person cost for the size of your party - from 1 to 24. This additional supplement is reduced with each traveler you add to your party.

Here's a sample of the additional cost:

6 guests in a party: $3,884*
18 guests in a party: $944*

Contact Globus or your preferred travel agent for pricing for your specific party size as well as any other information on Globus Private Touring.

* Supplement pricing is per person (CA) and will be added to the standard published price for your given departure date and is based on availability. Supplement price is valid for 2020 and 2021 travel years. Occasionally some included and optional activities & excursions may be operated with other guests. Additional restrictions may apply. Not applicable for custom groups. No Group allowances or promotions are available on Private Touring. Published itineraries only. Note that blackout dates may exist where the Private Touring option is not available.

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.

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