ABOUT CZECH REPUBLIC:
The Czech landscape is exceedingly varied. Bohemia, to the west, consists of a basin drained by the Elbe (Czech: Labe) and the Vltava (or Moldau) rivers, surrounded by mostly low mountains, such as the Krkonoše range of the Sudetes. The highest point in the country, Sněžka at 1,602 m (5,256 ft), is located here. Moravia, the eastern part of the country, is also quite hilly. It is drained mainly by the Morava River, but it also contains the source of the Oder River (Czech: Odra).
ABOUT AUSTRIA:
Physically, the Alps dominate the landscape, but Austria is by no means all-mountainous vistas: the country stretches across central Europe for some 700km, from the shores of the Bodensee in the west to the edge of the flat Hungarian plain in the east. Far removed from the archetype are the wetlands and reed beds of Burgenland, and the dramatic sequence of stopes that carve their way up the Erzberg in Styria. In Upper and Lower Austria in particular, the predominantly low-key landscape of gentle rolling hills and vineyards can come as something of a surprise to first-time visitors. Yet this fertile, low-lying northern half of the country is, in fact, where the majority of Austrians lives and work, many of them within commuting distance of the capital, Vienna – the country's chief tourist destination after the alpine regions.
CLIMATE
The Czech Republic has a temperate continental climate, with relatively hot summers and cold, cloudy and snowy winters. The temperature difference between summer and winter is relatively high, due to the landlocked geographical position.
Austria enjoys a temperate Central European climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot with cool nights. In Vienna and other low-lying cities temperatures during the day can get uncomfortably hot over July and August. Winters are cold, below freezing in January and February. The ski season in the Alps runs from December to April but the mountains are also popular with hikers and climbers over the summer when the weather is usually warm and bright.
Average Temperatures
| DESTINATION | TEMP | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
MAX | 10 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 11 |
| MIN | -15 | -14 | -8 | 1 | -2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | -2 | -6 | -5 | |
| AUSTRIA | MAX | 13 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| MIN | -10 | -10 | -9 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 | -1 | -5 | -6 |
Time Difference:
Czech Republic: 4½ hours behind IST
Austria: 4½ hours behind IST
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Prague
On arrival at Prague airport you will be transfer to your hotel. After check in at your hotel the evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at hotel in Prague.
Day 2: Half day Prague city tour
After breakfast, proceed for a half day tour of Prague. The tour starts along the Vltava River, Zofin Palace and the National Theatre, with a visit of Prague Castle with a guided courtyard walk. Then a visit to the historic Charles Bridge, with a guided walk to visit Loretto Church, the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Church and Golden Lane. Your tour ends with a visit of Old Town Square, Nicholas Church and the Astronomical Clock. Overnight at hotel in Prague.
Day 3: Prague
Today after breakfast the day is free or you can opt for a day tour of day tour Karlovy Vary OR Cesky Krumlov OR Kutna Hora. Overnight at hotel in Prague
Day 4: Prague – Vienna
Today after breakfast travel by train to the meticulous city of Vienna- the Austria capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel on your own for a check in. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Vienna.
Day 5: Vienna city tour
After breakfast, we proceed with an experienced local guide for a fantastic city tour of Vienna. Pass the magnificent Opera House. See the Rathaus, St. Stephen’s Church and many more interesting monuments. The grandeur of this city comes alive as you pass by the Hofburg and Belvedere Palaces. This afternoon, Indian lunch will be provided. Later you have some free time to explore the city on your own OR visit the most famous Schoenbrunn Palace - a visitor’s delight. This palace is one of the most important cultural monument in Austria and a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. On arrival, your local guide will take you on a journey through the various centuries of this magnificent palace. Later Marvel at the adjacent beautiful gardens.
Overnight at hotel in Vienna.
Day 6: Vienna
after breakfast the day is free for you to explore the city on your own or take an optional tour of Salzburg and Mozart tour. This full day trip takes you to the beautiful 'Salzkammergut', Lake district and to Salzburg, the capital of music festivals. On the highway, towards the West of Austria, we reach Gmunden and pass by the impressive mountain region of the Lake District with its small picturesque towns. After arrival in Salzburg, there is some free time to enjoy lunch (not included). In the early afternoon, there will be a guided walking tour of Salzburg where you will see the Fortress Hohensalzburg, the Dome, the Festival Halls, the Mozarteum, the well known little street 'Getreidegasse' with Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell garden.
Day 7: Depart Vienna
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.