Embark on a captivating journey with Solos as we immerse ourselves in the timeless charm of two iconic European cities, Vienna and Prague. Vienna, steeped in culture fostered by luminaries like Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud, boasts renowned museums and resplendent palaces. Prague, celebrated for its rich history, cultural heritage, and the world-famous Czech beer, enchants visitors with its skyline adorned by towering spires, evoking an open-air museum ambiance. As we traverse between these historic gems, we’ll be treated to the scenic vistas of Cesky Krumlov, a picturesque city nestled gracefully along the riverside.
Today we arrive into Austria and transfer to the capital of Vienna. We have free time to get to know our surroundings before heading out for our welcome dinner in Vienna’s wine district.
This morning, our guide accompanies us as we embark on our city tour. Steeped in imperial grandeur and adorned with historic palaces, this city has been graced by the presence of luminaries like Mozart, Beethoven, and Sigmund Freud. We marvel at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, once the favoured summer abode of the Habsburg monarchs. Following our exploration of its opulent interiors and sprawling grounds, we’ll have the opportunity to wander through the bustling markets that flourish just beyond its gates.
This evening we gather for a dinner and concert at the beautiful Kursalon.
This morning, we leave Vienna and cross the border into the Czech Republic. We stop en route to Prague at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cesky Krumlov for a tour of this beautiful small city. Located in Bohemia’s deep south, Cesky Krumlov is one of the most picturesque towns in Europe, boasting a stunning castle towering above the Vltava River, an old town square and baroque architecture.
We then continue our way onto Prague – the City of Hundred Spires, where we will check-in to our hotel and spend the evening however we wish.
We begin the day with a guided tour of the Old Town of Prague. One of the most famous attractions is the medieval Astronomical Clock and the Gothic Church of Our Lady Before Tyn and of course, the Old Town square.
After our walking tour, we have free time to further explore this medieval city at our own pace.
This morning, we transfer over to the castle district, which dates back to 9th-century. The castle was a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. Our guide will give us a tour of the castle complex which is the largest globally, spanning 70,000 sqm.
After our guided tour, we head across the famous Charles Bridge and back into the Old Town. We gather this evening for our farewell dinner which will be onboard a boat on the Vltava River.
This morning after breakfast, we head to Prague Airport for our flight home back to the UK.
On this trip we will be using the following hotels, or a similar standard:
Vienna: Arcotel Wimberger four-star
Prague: Euroagentur Hotel Ramada four-star
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer time from Vienna Airport to the hotel is approximately 5o minutes.
Transfer time from the hotel in Prague to the airport is approximately 45 minutes.
The dress code for during the day is casual. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual. Comfortable warm shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended. Winters can be cold, so be sure to bring layers that will keep you cozy and warm. Bring a comfortable coat, scarf, hat and gloves are advised.
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €20.00. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.
If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements.
Your passport must be:
You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.
Contact the embassy of the country you are visiting if you think that your passport does not meet both these requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.
If you are travelling to Austria and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Austria, including the high Alps. More information about altitude sickness is available from TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre).
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad. Guidance is also available from NHS (Scotland) on the FitForTravel website.
General information on travel vaccinations and a travel health checklist is available on the NHS website. You may then wish to contact your health adviser or pharmacy for advice on other preventive measures and managing any pre-existing medical conditions while you’re abroad.
Austria use the Euro.
Czech Republic use the Czech Koruna.
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