Day 1

Evening Departure from New York. Take overnight flight to Prague.

Details: Check into one of the Prague’s centrally located and highly rated hotels. (The Red Chair Hotel, Golden Well Hotel)

Details: Prague City Tour & Boat Cruise with Refreshment that starts at 3 pm will give you perfect opportunity to explore Prague. Drive by charming squares, meander through the grounds of Prague Castle, and cruise along the picturesque banks of the river. Visit Wenceslas Square, one of Prague's favorite meeting places, it thrives luxury shops, offices, and fancy restaurants. See the National Theatre, the Rudolfinum music hall, and the Old New Synagogue. Cross the river to reach the enchanting Lesser Town with Majestic Prague Castle. Descend on the Old Castle Stairs, and see the iconic Charles Bridge. Hear fascinating stories about this renowned Prague landmark, before joining a relaxing cruise along the postcard-perfect embankments of the Devil's Stream channel. Conclude your tour in the lively Old Town Square, at the famous Astronomical Clock.

Details: Visit Konopiste Castle to stroll through the property’s idyllic gardens, and stop by Karlstejn Castle to see the magnificent crown jewels. Next, take a tour of Karlstejn Castle, a large Gothic structure founded in 1348 by Charles IV, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia.

Day 2

Details: Renowned opera singers and a live orchestra perform such famous musical masterpieces as arias from The Marriage of Figaro, and The Magic Flute. Soak up the elegant ambience of an opulent concert hall as you feast on a hearty 3-course menu based on recipes from the Czech Republic and Austria.

Details: Combine boat, tram, and walking to fully discover the highlights of this beautiful city. Eat a delectable lunch at a 17th-century tavern. Meander through the cobbled streets of medieval Old Town before delving into the mystery of the Jewish Quarter, learning of its troubled past as you go. Observe the city with a fresh perspective as you board a river boat for a delightful cruise down the Vltava.

Day 3

Details: Party it up medieval-style with an evening of feasting and merrymaking in a 14th-century pub. Get picked up from your Prague hotel in a luxurious mini-bus and driven straight to the festivities, held in a pub near Prague Castle. Over 3 hearty courses, be amazed and entertained by the unique live show taking place around you. Witness the thrilling antics of fire-jugglers, tune in to a fast-paced face-off between swordsmen, and watch graceful dancers twirl to the lilting music of flutes and lyres

Details: The magical town of Ceský Krumlov, crowned by an imposing castle, sits prettily in the Bohemian countryside. Radiant fairy tale beauty awaits in Ceský Krumlov, considered by many to be a pocket-sized Prague. No wonder the intact medieval old town, enclosed on 3 sides by the Vltava River, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. On your way back to Prague, pop in for a visit to Ceské Budejovice, the largest city in South Bohemia.

Day 4

Details: Traditions come to life at a welcoming and cozy folklore hall with a restaurant renowned for its authentic Czech cuisine. Locally produced mead welcomes you at the entrance, followed by a tasty 3-course dinner. The bar serves a variety of drinks. Try lager, wine, or liquor varieties.

Day 5

Departure from Prague to Vienna by 4-hour direct train

Details: Check into one of the Vienna’s centrally located and highly rated hotels. (Das Tigra Hotel, Le Meredien Vienna, Austria Trend Rathauspark hotel).

Details: Visit Imperial Treasury Museum at Hofburg Palace. Study an array of gems, benefitting from a rare opportunity to see the Austrian crown jewels and lavish baubles worn by members of the European aristocracy during the Middle Ages. Examining the imperial treasures of the Holy Roman Empire. Glimpse the Austrian holy lance and sword, and then feast your eyes on the gleaming imperial crown. visit the expansive collection assembled by the Duke of Burgundy during the 15th century. Also on display is a striking agate bowl once thought to be the Holy Grail, a massive gleaming emerald, and the horn of an imagined unicorn.

Details: It takes you on a musical journey through a centuries-old folk tradition. Taste regional specialties as you're enchanted by artists performing folklore songs and lively dancers in regional costumes.

Details: Vienna and music are inseparable. On this Vienna Opera tour with a local historian, we’ll visit sites associated with the major figures of music history, learning how music has shaped Viennese society and tracing the roots of beloved classical music traditions which are still practiced today.

Day 6

Details: Get an inside look at Schönbrunn Palace—the castle remodeled to rival Versailles during the 1740s. Peruse the gardens and the estate's lavish rooms, and learn about the tumultuous relationship between the longest reigning leader of the Austrian Empire and Empress Elisabeth.

Details: Enjoy splendid views of the Danube’s illuminated banks and tuck into a tasty meal on this delightful evening excursion. Savor an all-you-can-eat buffet of delicious local dishes, and listen to music from a live orchestra while you spend an enjoyable night on the water.

Details: Enjoy splendid views as you cruise along the romantic River Danube through the picturesque Wachau Region aboard the Empress Elizabeth. A continental breakfast, 3-course lunch, and 2-course dinner—plus wine tasting in the historical town of Tulln—are all included on this day trip from Vienna.

Day 7

Details: Vienna and music are inseparable. On this Vienna Opera tour with a local historian, we’ll visit sites associated with the major figures of music history, learning how music has shaped Viennese society and tracing the roots of beloved classical music traditions which are still practiced today.

Day 8

Details: Join a local historian and launch your experience with a rousing jaunt through Belvedere Palace's sprawling gardens. Admire white-marble statues inspired by characters from Classical mythology and elaborate wrought-iron gates. Then, venture inside the palace—a Baroque masterpiece erected to serve as a private summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, the commander-in-chief of the Austrian army in the 18th century.

Details: This annotated evening meal features multiple courses, each of which tells a fascinating story of culture and history. Led by a food anthropologist and culinary enthusiast, this Vienna food tour will help familiarize the discerning diner with the history, traditions, and flavors of Austrian food.

Details: Listen to the music of Mozart and Strauss in the superb setting of the Orangery at Schonbrunn Palace. Accompanied by renowned musicians, singers and ballet dancers, the Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra performs the most famous works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss.