Prague, Czech Republic

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic,  is the 14th largest city in the European Union and the historical capital of Bohemia. The city is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock.

 

Experiences:

 

•Set your sights on a full-Day Prague tour with Vltava River Cruise, Prague Castle and Lunch or an evening walking tour while tasting Prague beer and Czech Tapas.
•Take a stroll through one or several of the city’s specialty, art or history museums.
•Immerse yourself in the romance of medieval times with a 3-hour, 5 course dining experience in Prague.
•You’ll want to walk the pedestrian Charles Bridge, lined with statues of Catholic saints and completed in 1402.
•Visit Old Town Square, one of Europe's largest public spaces, and the site of the city's main marketplace for nearly a thousand years.
•Take a guided tour of the square's landmark churches and see an ingenious piece of equipment come to life by standing in front of the astronomical clock right on the hour.

 

Temperatures in Prague average high 66F to low 42F during the September/October months.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, cultural events, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

 

Traditional Vienna is but one of the many façades of this city; the historic centre, a UNESCO world heritage site, is sometimes begrudgingly compared to an open-air museum. But Vienna is also a dynamic young city, famous for its (electronic) music scene with independent labels, cult-status underground record stores, a vibrant Monday through Sunday club scene, multitudes of street performers, street art and murals spread throughout the city.

 

 

Experiences:

 

•Visit one of the most important symbols of Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace and the beautiful surrounding gardens. 
•A walk along the streets of Innere Stadt is like a journey in time. In this historic district of Vienna, you will find the most important monuments in the city, atmospheric cafes and exclusive boutiques.
•Whether getting there by foot or tram, The Ringstrasse is the main boulevard of Vienna, where the most representative buildings are located, such as the Town Hall (Rathaus), Hofburg, Parliament, the Opera, St. Charles’ Church, and museum buildings at Maria Theresien Platz.
•Check out some of the many wonderful museums that will appeal to both art lovers and technology enthusiasts. 
•Do as the locals do! The coffee house isn’t just a hangout: it’s an institution. Lingering over a newspaper with a pastry and a strong espresso drink is, according to UNESCO, officially a Viennese cultural pastime. 

 

Average temperatures in Vienna range from high of 70F to  low 48F during the September/October months.