10D7N D’Bohemia Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS

10D7N D’BOHEMIA HIGHLIGHTS

• Cesky Krumlov – a Dreamscape Town of Czech Republic
• Bratislava – Danube City in Slovakia
• Relaxed pace throughout the journey
• 2 nights stay in PRAGUE and BUDAPEST

MEALS (60%)

• 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

ALL 4Star ACCOMMODATIONS (2N CZECH, 2N AUSTRIA, 1N SLOVAKIA, 2N HUNGARY)

ITINERARY

D1 SINGAPORE ✈ PRAGUE/MUNICH

Assemble at Changi airport and take off to the capital city of Czech Republic, Prague or the Capital of Bavaria, Munich.

• Meals On Board

D2 PRAGUE

Begin with a half day walking tour of beautiful Prague, nickname ‘City of Hundred Spires’.

First stop to St. Vitus Cathedral, a Gothic architecture which is situated entirely within the Prague Castle where the Bohemian Crown Jewels are kept within a hidden room inside it. The Old Royal Palace is part of the castle and is also home to a copy of the Czech crown. See the St. George’s Basilica and St. George’s Convent which are the oldest surviving church building within the castle.

Cross over to the picturesque Charles Bridge and the Old Town. See the Old Town Hall, the City Hall, the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the oldest clock still in operation, the medieval Astronomical Clock.

Head towards to Wenceslas Square, one of the main city squares and the center of the business and cultural communities.

Accommodation: Clarion Congress or similar

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Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Lying at the heart of Europe, it is one of the continent’s finest cities and the major Czech economic and cultural centre. 

St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and the most important cathedral in Prague.

Prague Castle, a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, built in the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic.

Old Royal Palace, part of the Prague Castle complex, which served as a residence of princes until the 16th century.

Charles Bridge, a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic.

Astronomical Clock, a medieval artifact that has been functioning for almost 600 years and is one of the world’s greatest and most unique clocks.

Wenceslas Square, a city square in the centre of Prague is a traditional venue for celebrations, demonstrations, and public gatherings.

• Meals On Board / Dinner

D3 PRAGUE-FREE DAY

Free at leisure for some shopping or sightseeing in Prague.

You may wish to embark on an optional excursion to spa town, Karlovy Vary which are the historic city centre with the spa cultural landscape and the city became part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name “Great Spa Towns of Europe“.

Optional: Karlovy Vary

Accommodation: Clarion Congress or similar

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Optional: Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the name of “Great Spa Towns of Europe”. Karlovy Vary is the historic city centre with the spa cultural landscape.

• Breakfast

D4 PRAGUE ~ CESKY KRUMLOV ~ SALZBURG

Continue to one of the country’s finest medieval sites, Cesky Krumlov.

Guided tour brings you to admire the historic centre with the Český Krumlov Castle. Since 1992 it has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.

Continue to Salzburg for the night.

You may also wish to make an optional trip to the famous Hallstatt – the Cultural Landscape declared as one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria by UNESCO in 1997.

Optional: Hallstatt

 Accommodation: Austria Trend Europa or similar

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Cesky Krumlov, UNESCO World Heritage site. One of the Czech Republic’s finest medieval sites. Its Old Town is a maze of twisting alleys built around the extensive Cesky Krumlov castle.

Optional: Hallstatt

Hallstatt, an UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as “the most Instagrammable town in the world”.

• Breakfast / Dinner

D5 SALZBURG ~ VIENNA

Guided walking tour to discover the beautiful setting of the famous film “The Sound of Music’’ in the city of Salzburg.

Waltz through the lush gardens of Mirabell Palace and visit the birthplace of famous classical music prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at No.9 Getreidegasse.

Continue the walking tour to the Old Town of Salzburg to admire the ensemble of baroque and medieval buildings and drop by the magnificent Residence Square with its beautiful fountain.

Later, journey on to the Capital of Austria – Vienna and also known as ‘city of music’. We recommend an optional to join the Vienna Concert Orchestra at any of the famous concert hall for your evening’s enjoyment.

Optional: Vienna Concert Orchestra

 Accommodation: Renaissance Vienna (G) or similar

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Salzburg, a city situated in a level basin on both sides of the Salzach River near the northern foothills of the Alps and the German border.

Mirabell Garden, a beautiful sight with flowers and statues from the Greek mythology. Today, Mirabell palace houses the offices of the mayor of Salzburg and the town council.

No. 9 Getreidegasse, was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Old Town, one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps. Famous for its baroque architecture, alpine setting and picturesque location on the Salzach River, Salzburg and its historic centre charms and delights many visitors.

Optional: Vienna Concert Orchestra

Vienna Concert Orchestra, the program consists mostly of music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For example, “Don Giovanni”, The Marriage of Figaro”, The Magic Flute or “A little Night Music”.

• Breakfast / Dinner

D6 VIENNA ~ DESIGNER OUTLET PARNDORF ~ BRATISLAVA

After breakfast, start with a walking guided tour to the glorious Ringstrasse a circular grand boulevard with its wealth of parks and monuments, the State Opera house, Reichsrat Parliament Building, Rathaus (city hall) and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Not forget to one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria – St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

If time permit, why not join an optional to visit the most impressive landmark of Vienna, the Schönbrunn Palace – UNESCO catalogued Schönbrunn Palace on the World Heritage List in 1996, together with its gardens, as a remarkable Baroque ensemble and example of synthesis of the arts.

Continue to Parndorf, stop at the Designer Outlet Parndorf for a spot of shopping and continue journey to Bratislava, the political, economy, and cultural center of Slovakia.

Optional: Schönbrunn Palace

Accommodation: Crown Plaza or similar

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Vienna, the capital of Austria. Of the country’s nine states, Vienna is the smallest in area but the largest in population.

Ringstrasse, is 5.3 kilometers long, enough to provide space for numerous monumental buildings, from State Opera house, Reichsrat Parliament Building, Rathaus, and Hofburg Imperial Palace.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna. Construction commenced in the 12th century. Today, it is one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria.

Designer Outlet Parndorf, the designer stores always at up to 30 to 70% less. It beautiful setting is inspired by traditional Austrian architecture with cafes and restaurants as well as a children’s play area

*Note: Factory outlet close on public holiday and Sunday, outlet replacement is subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Optional: Schonbrunn Palace

Schonbrunn Palace, one of Austria’s most important cultural assets, and since the 1960s has been one of Vienna’s major tourist at-tractions, drawing millions of visitors each year.

• Breakfast / Lunch

D7 BRASTILAVA ~ BUDAPEST

Today, tour guiding set off on a sightseeing tour of the city’s main attractions – visit the Old Town for a view of some of the oldest historical buildings, the unique Bratislava Castle that resembles an upturned table atop a hill, the Grassalkovich Palace which is the current seat of the President of Slovakia and the most beautiful building in Bratislava, the renowned Primate’s Palace.

Continue journey to Budapest, also known as ‘City of Baths’. Upon arrival, walk through with a guided city tour that will help you to explore more of the city.

The first stop of the tour is the impressive Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Monument located in its middle of the square.

Continue to St Stephen’s Basilica, the most important church building in Hungary. Head up to Gellert Hill next for some of the best panoramic views of the entire city.

Continue to Fisherman’s Bastion for a view of the beautiful turrets, and get some shopping done in the Famous Vaci street.

Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson Budapest or similar

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Bratislava, in southwestern Slovakia at the foot of the Little Carpathians, occupying both banks of the river Danube and the left bank of the river Morava.

Old Town, a historic center and one of the boroughs of Bratislava, in the Bratislava Region of Slovakia.

Bratislava Castle, the landmark overlooking the Capital, was built in the 9th century. As an agelong symbol of the city, it proudly stands on the hill above Danube River.

Grassalkovich Palace, a palace in Bratislava and the residence of the president of Slovakia. The building is a Rococo-late Baroque summer palace with a French garden.

Primate’s Palace, a neo-Classical palace in Bratislava’s Old Town.

Budapest, city and capital of Hungary, and seat of Pest county. The city is the political, administrative, industrial, and commercial centre of Hungary.

Heroes’ Square, one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

St Stephen’s Basilica, a Roman Catholic Basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920.

Fisherman’s Bastion, Resplendent with turrets and towers that resemble a fairytale, the Fisherman’s Bastion is one of the city’s most iconic sites and has 7 towers in all, each representing one of Hungary’s tribes.

Gellert Hill, is a 235m high hill overlooking the Danube in Budapest, Hungary.

Vaci Street, one of the main pedestrian thoroughfares and perhaps the most famous street of central Budapest, Hungary.

• Breakfast / Lunch

D8 BUDAPEST-FREE DAY

Free at leisure for some shopping or sightseeing in Budapest.

You may wish to embark on an excursion to Szentendre – is a Hungarian town on the Danube River. It’s known for its baroque architecture, churches, colourful houses and narrow, cobbled streets. Next, Danube River cruise that covers the most fascinating sights in Budapest. Enjoy the Hungarian Folk show dinner at night.

Optional: Szentendre Artist Village + Danube River cruise + Hungarian Folk show Dinner

Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson Budapest or similar

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Free at leisure for some shopping or sightseeing in Budapest.

Optional: Szentendre Artist Village + Danube River cruise + Hungarian Folk Show Dinner

Szentendre, is a Hungarian town on the Danube River. It’s known for its baroque architecture, churches, colourful houses and narrow, cobbled streets.

Danube River cruise, that covers the most fascinating sights in Budapest.

Hungarian Folk Show Dinner, learn about the folk music, dance and costume heritage of certain Hungarian areas: A diverse program giving taste of Hungary’s colourful culture.

• Breakfast

D9 BUDAPEST ✈ SINGAPORE

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.

• Breakfast

D10 HOME SWEET HOME

Thank you very much for choosing Nam Ho Travel as your preferred agent for your vacation. We hope to see you soon in near future. Have a pleasant rest.

REMARKS

• A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required for a confirmed departure.
• The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
• The accommodations are based on the local star rating.
• Factory Outlet may be replaced with another outlet to enhance the flow of itinerary.
• Activities are subjected to weather conditions.
• During major events, accommodation may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice.

Tipping Guideline: Based on 10D7N – €80 per person

Suggested Excursions: Additional activities that complement your holidays will be entirely optional

• Minimum group size may apply
• Karlovy Vary
• Hallstatt + Schönbrunn Palace
• Vienna Concert Show (Seasonal Price)
• Szentendre + Danube Cruise (Private) + Hungarian Folk Show Dinner