Bohemia and Beyond

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Berlin

Shake off the cobwebs in one of the most happening cities in the world, home to vibrant nightlife, festivals galore and a pumping avant-garde arts scene. For a historic perspective, inspect Checkpoint Charlie or fragments of the dismantled Berlin Wall.

Days 3-4 Krakow

Explore Wawel Castle, a superb testament to the city's royal past and hang out with locals in Rynek Glowny, one of the world's largest medieval squares. For a sombre interlude, take a day trip to Auschwitz for insight into the tragedies of WWII.

Days 5-6 Prague

Walk through the Old Town, see a multi-storied cemetery in the Jewish Quarter or mingle with locals at an underground absinthe bar.

Day 7 Cesky Krumlov

Discover the rich history of this quaint Bohemian town nestled in a bend of the Vltava River.

Days 8-9 Vienna

This city simply brims with culture. Art lovers will relish the abundance of quality museums. For history buffs, the story of the Habsburgs unfolds with a visit to Hofburg and the glorious Schonbrunn.

Days 10-11 Budapest

Since the Iron Curtain was lifted, Budapest has experienced a kind of renaissance. Hire a bike and explore the grand boulevards or cross the Chain Bridge for spectacular views along the Danube riverbanks.

Days 12-13 Bled

Flex those muscles in this picturesque lakeside town - raft on a nearby river, canoe on Lake Bled or cycle to the scenic Vintgar Gorge.

Days 14-15 Venice

Be romanced by the Bridge of Sighs, the Basilica di San Marco and the beautiful piazzas and palaces in this city of hidden treasures.