07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS THE EASTERN GLIMPSE Destinations Covered: Budapest, Vienna, Prague

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The Czech Republic, in Central Europe, is a country that's known for its ornate castles, native
beers and long history. Prague, the capital, is home to grand 9th-century Prague Castle, a
preserved medieval old town and statue-lined Charles Bridge. Český Krumlov, a small town in
the South Bohemia region, is notable for its wealth of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque
buildings, many of which house restaurants and shops.
Since the fall of communism in 1989, the Czech Republic – and its capital in particular – has
evolved into one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations.
Facts & Figures:
Official title: Czech Republic (Česká republika)
Official language: Czech
Capital city: Prague (Praha), 1.2 million inhabitants
Area: 78,703 sq. km (30,449 sq. mi)
Population: 10,298,324
Geographical position: landlocked in Central Europe
Neighboring states: Germany (west) , Poland (north), Slovakia (east), Austria (south)
Currency: Czech Crown (Ceská Koruna - Kc), Crowns are divided into 100 smaller

units, called hallers (haléř)

Religion: Atheist, 39.8%; Roman Catholic, 39.2%; Protestant, 4.6%; Orthodox, 3%;

undecided, 13.4%

Weather: Mild climate zone with a cycle of four seasons and generous

precipitation. Winters are cold and cloudy, and summers are warm. The
average temperature in the winter ranges around -5° C (23° F), and in the
summer around 20° C (68° F).

Time zone : Central European Time (CET)- six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Daylight Savings Time (one hour added) is used from approximately the
beginning of April to the end of October.

Voltage: 220 V/50 Hz
Telephone numbers: The country telephone code for the Czech Republic is 420.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL BUDAPEST
Arrival in Budapest - Transfer from the airport or train station to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 02: HALF DAY CITY TOUR
Half day city tour in Budapest. The historic beauty-spots of Budapest - house of Parliament -
Margaret-bridge - Royal castle on the Buda Side, - Fishermen's bastion - Matthias Church -
Citadel - City-park - Heroes' square. Passing by the Opera and St. Stephen's Basilica - tour ends
at Hotel Inter - Continental. Overnight
DAY 03: BUDAPEST - VIENNA
Transfer from the hotel to the train station - train ticket Budapest - Vienna - Transfer train
station to the hotel in Vienna. Overnight.
DAY 04: HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Half day city tour, This tour will give you an overall impression of the most significant sight of
Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse we show you numerous buildings, such as the State Opera House,
the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums
Quartier, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. The highlight of this
tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace. On the way back to the opera we
pass by the Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugen. Overnight
DAY 05: VIENNA - PRAGUE
Transfer from the hotel to the train station - train ticket Vienna - Prague - Transfer train station
to the hotel in Prague. Overnight.
DAY 06: HALF DAY GRAND CITY TOUR
During the grand city tour, you will be given all the basic information about Golden Prague's
historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the Charles
Square, Prague Castle. There a walk around the Castle courtyards awaits you, where amongst
other things, you will have the opportunity to see St. Vitus Cathedral. The bus will then take you
across the Vltava to the Old Town - St. Nicholas church, the Týn Cathedral and the Old Town
Hall with its astronomical clock (HORLOGE) and apostles. Here, not far from the modern city
centre, the tour ends. Note: Visit to the Castle interior is included only in Tour Prague Castle
incl. admission. Overnight.
DAY 07: LEISURE
Day at leisure. Overnight.
DAY 08: DEPARTURE
Transfer from the hotel to the airport or train station.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
 7 Nights Accommodation
 Continental Breakfast Daily
 Arrival & Departure Transfers in all cities
 Return Train Station or Airport Transfers in all Cities
 Train Travel from Budapest - Vienna – Prague
 Sightseeing Tours on Seat In Coach Tours as mentioned in program

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
 International flights
 Insurance: All types
 Visa
 Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
 Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
 GST

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