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Czech Republic & Austria Walking: Bohemian Delights & Baroque Treasures from Prague to Salzburg

Experience a taste of old-world Europe on our walking trip in the heart of the Czech Republic and Austria. Journey from Prague and through southern Bohemia, one of the Czech Republic’s most scenic regions, to the Austrian Alps and finally, to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Between visits to colorful towns and sojourns through the countryside, you’ll get an insider’s view of local life with a native Czech historian. Arriving in Austria, you’ll find yourself in a fairy-tale landscape, where sparkling lakes reflect lofty pine-studded mountains and emerald green hills cradle tidy hamlets. Along the way, the hospitality offered at… more

Czech Republic & Austria Walking: Bohemian Delights & Baroque Treasures from Prague to Salzburg

Experience a taste of old-world Europe on our walking trip in the heart of the Czech Republic and Austria. Journey from Prague and through southern Bohemia, one of the Czech Republic’s most scenic regions, to the Austrian Alps and finally, to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Between visits to colorful towns and sojourns through the countryside, you’ll get an insider’s… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,198* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: August, September
Number of days: 6
Group size: 24

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Backroads

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Trip details

Days 1-2 Cesky Krumlov

Meet in Prague Journey to the 13th-century monastery Zlata Koruna for a picnic lunch Walk through the quintessential southern Bohemia landscape of rolling pastureland, evergreen forests, roads lined by fruit trees and quiet villages Continue to Český Krumlov, a World Heritage site   Hike into the surrounding hills for sweeping city views Stroll with native Czech historian Helen Nechlebová through the town’s medieval historic center, an enchanting labyrinth of cobblestone streets, Baroque and Renaissance houses, vaulted passageways, shops, cafés and hidden squares Tour the 13th-century Gothic castle Krumlov Hrad.

 

Day 3 gmunden

Leave the Czech Republic and cross into picture-perfect Austria  Ascend by cable car from the blue waters of Traunsee (one of Austria’s deepest lakes) to our hike on Feuerkogel peak for stunning mountain views  Sample the highland signature dish of apfelstrudel (apple strudel) in one of Austria's famed alpine huts Shuttle to the resort town of Gmunden and stroll along Traunsee's shore.

 

Days 4-6 fuschl

A cultural walking tour of the tiny village of Hallstatt reveals its ancient salt-mining roots, dating to the Bronze Age Hike a glacier valley among cascading waterfalls Shuttle to the storybook village of St. Wolfgang, a popular summer resort Ascend by cog train to the top of Schafberg Mountain and savor your lunch amid breathtaking views of mountain lakes  A lively performance by the Schuhplattler dancers adds a cultural flourish to the journey Hike from Wolfgangsee to St. Gilgen, the birthplace of Mozart’s mother Stretch your legs on a leisurely walk around Fuschlsee, a beautiful lake sheltered by pine-clad hills Shuttle to Salzburg.

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