Prague
Three days in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The old town, the castle, and the Charles Bridge at dawn before anyone else is there.
Central Europe in September and October is everything the summer crowds came for, without the summer crowds. The harvest is on in the wine regions. The castle towns are peaceful. The light in the late afternoon turns the old cities golden. Fifteen days through the heart of the continent — Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and the landscapes between them that most people never see because they rushed through on a three-city itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- Prague — one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
- Vienna — the Habsburgs, the Kunsthistorisches, and the coffee house culture
- Budapest — the Chain Bridge, the thermal baths, and the Great Market Hall
- The Moravian wine country of the Czech Republic
- Cesky Krumlov — the fairy-tale castle town
- Hallstatt — the lakeside village that inspired a thousand postcards
What to Expect
Cesky Krumlov & the Czech Countryside
The UNESCO castle town and the rolling countryside of South Bohemia.
Vienna
The Habsburg capital and its extraordinary museums, coffee houses, and concert halls.
Hallstatt
The most photographed village in Austria, on a lake surrounded by Alps.
Budapest
The Hungarian capital across the Danube — Buda on one side, Pest on the other. The thermal baths, the market, and the ruin bars.
Return Home
Final morning at leisure before flying home.
What's Included
Included
- Roundtrip airfare from New Orleans
- 14 nights hotel
- Professional tour director throughout
- All transportation within the itinerary
- Key admissions included
Not Included
- Meals (unless specified)
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this trip suitable for first-time visitors to Europe?
It is excellent for first-timers who want to experience the heart of the continent. Prague, Vienna, and Budapest are among the most rewarding cities in Europe.
What is the weather like in late September?
Crisp and beautiful — typically 55–70 degrees. The leaves are beginning to turn and the light is extraordinary.