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Daily budget Basic €40, occasional treat €50 Drink Pilsner Urquell €1.50 Food Pork and dumplings €4 Hostel/budget hotel €14/€40 Travel Prague–Karlovy Vary: train (3hr 20min) €12; bus: (2hr) €6
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Capitals of Europe - Berlin, Prague, Vienna and more
This trip is ideal for all city & culture lovers: the Reichstag in Berlin, the castle in Prague, historical Cesky Krumlov, St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, the fortress above Salzburg and Schloss Neuschwanstein near Munich - these are just some of the highlights of this incredible roundup trip.
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Castles across Austria and Czechia
Austria and Czechia are home to some of the world's most beautiful architecture and culture gems, such as Schloss Schönbrunn in Vienna, Prague castle, the fortress above Salzburg and many more. Finish your tour with a visit to Schloss Neuschwanstein before flying out of Munich.
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Fairytale Czech Republic and Hungary
Visit 3 countries at once: Czechia with the beautiful cities of Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Kutna Hora. Afterwards, visit Bratislava in Slovakia before continuing to Budapest. Hungary's capital is full of interesting activities and wonder.
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Exclusive trip to Prague and Austria
Explore the main highlights of Central Europe: fascinating Prague & historical Cesky Krumlov, the highlights of Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck in Austria and then further on to Germany - get in the Disney spirit at Schloss Neuschwanstein.
customize ⤍12 days / from5247 USD
Oktoberfest in Germany & Beer culture in Austria & Czechia
Oktoberfest is a 2-week festival held in Munich/Germany. The first weekend of October is traditionally the last weekend of the festival, so plan accordingly. Before or after, head to Austria and Czechia for some more insights in to European beer culture.
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Remarkable European capitals: Prague, Vienna, Budapest
Start your trip in Czechia before moving on to Austria and then Hungary. Spend 3 nights each in Prague and Budapest, as well as 4 in Vienna to explore not only the capital cities but the surroundings like Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov and the Balaton Lake.
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Beer culture in Czechia, Austria and Germany
Beer is an important part of Central European culture and this trip allows you to get to know this part in more detail - Pilsner brewery in Czechia, the famous Hofbräuhaus in Munich, the small and unique Stiegl brewery in Salzburg - get your taste buds ready for lots of Beer-liciousness.
customize ⤍Like any major city Prague has a pickpocket problem. Danger-spots are Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, the #22 tram and in the metro. The area around hlavní nádraží (main station) and the park at Karlovo náměstí (Charles Square) are used by drug addicts and prostitutes at night. By law you should carry your passport with you.
Police 158; Fire 150; Ambulance 155
Pharmacies (lékárna) are easy to find but not always English-speaking. If you need a repeat prescription take the empty bottle or remaining pills.
Most towns have a tourist office (informační centrum) with English-speaking staff. You can find maps (mapa) in tourist offices, bookshops and petrol stations.
czech.cz Basic information on the Czech Republic.
expats.czMagazine for Prague’s expat community with useful practical information and events listings.
praguepost.com Online English-language news.
radio.cz/english News and cultural events.
ticketpro.cz, ticketstream.cz, www.ticketsbti.cz Three good sites for finding out what’s on in Prague and booking tickets online.
slovnik.cz Reliable online dictionary.
You’ll find internet cafés in bigger towns; they usually charge 60–100Kč per hour.
Most post offices (pošta) are open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to noon. Signs over the counters show where to queue: známky (stamps), dopisy (letters) or balíky (parcels). Stamps are sold at newsagents and kiosks.
The local currency is the Czech crown, or koruna česká (Kč), though some tourist-oriented services list prices in euros. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and there are plenty of ATMs. Student discounts are up to half-price. Bring an ISIC card, as many places won’t recognize university cards.
Most shops are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5 or 6pm. Smaller shops close for lunch between noon and 2pm and some stay open late on Thursdays. In larger towns some shops stay open all day at weekends, and the corner shops (večerka) stay open daily till 10 or 11pm. Museums, galleries and churches are generally open daily; synagogues are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Many attractions are closed on Mondays. Public holidays include January 1, Easter Monday, May 1, May 8, July 5 and 6, September 28, October 28, November 17, December 24–26.
Some public phones only take phonecards (telefonní karty), available from post offices, kiosks and some shops.
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