Vienna & Prague, Imperial Cities

Vienna · Prague · 7 nights

Seven nights from Vienna to Prague, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Seven nights across two stops: Vienna for four nights and Prague for three. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Imperial Vienna; Prague Castle and Malá Strana; Schönbrunn and the Gardens; and Art, Coffee and Music. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private salon concert in a Habsburg palace. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private salon concert in a Habsburg palace
Imperial Vienna
Schönbrunn and the Gardens, Vienna
Art, Coffee and Music, Vienna
Prague Castle and Malá Strana
Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, Prague

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

Imperial Vienna

The Hofburg's imperial apartments and Sisi Museum, the Spanish Riding School stables, and the state rooms of the National Library.

Schönbrunn and the Gardens, Vienna

Timed entry to Schönbrunn Palace, then the Gloriette hill, the maze and the world's oldest zoo within the grounds.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · Vienna
Arrival in Vienna
Arrive at Vienna International, about 30 minutes by road or 16 by City Airport Train and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the Ringstrasse and the Innere Stadt lanes around Stephansdom.
- Private transfer via Vienna International
- Walk the Ringstrasse and the Innere Stadt lanes around Stephansdom
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Vienna
Imperial Vienna
The Hofburg's imperial apartments and Sisi Museum, the Spanish Riding School stables, and the state rooms of the National Library.
- Hofburg imperial apartments
- Spanish Riding School morning exercise (scheduled days)
- Austrian National Library State Hall
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Vienna
Schönbrunn and the Gardens
Timed entry to Schönbrunn Palace, then the Gloriette hill, the maze and the world's oldest zoo within the grounds.
- Schönbrunn Palace timed entry
- Gloriette viewpoint
- Palace gardens walk
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Vienna
Art, Coffee and Music
Klimt at the Belvedere or the Leopold Museum in the MuseumsQuartier, a proper Viennese coffee house stop, and a classical concert in the evening.
- Belvedere or Leopold Museum
- Historic coffee house
- Evening concert at a city venue
Meals:
BL
05
Day 5 · Prague
Vienna to Prague
Fly or take the train into Prague hlavní nádraží and transfer into the old city. On arrival, walk the Old Town Square and the riverbank at dusk.
- Fly or take the train into Prague hlavní nádraží and transfer into the old city
- Walk the Old Town Square and the riverbank at dusk
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
06
Day 6 · Prague
Prague Castle and Malá Strana
The castle complex with St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane, then down through the Lesser Town's baroque streets to the river.
- Prague Castle and St Vitus
- Golden Lane
- Malá Strana and Wallenstein Garden
Meals:
BL
07
Day 7 · Prague
Old Town and the Jewish Quarter
The astronomical clock, Old Town Square and a guided visit through Josefov's synagogues and old cemetery, which closes on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
- Astronomical clock and Old Town Hall tower
- Josefov synagogues and cemetery
- Charles Bridge on foot
Meals:
B
08
Day 8 · Prague
Departure from Prague
A final walk across Charles Bridge before the crowds build. Private transfer to Václav Havel Airport Prague in good time for your onward flight.
- A final walk across Charles Bridge before the crowds build
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

How do we travel from Vienna to Prague?+

By train, about four hours, or by private car. One Schengen visa covers both Austria and the Czech Republic.

When is the best time for Vienna and Prague?+

April to June and September to October. Late November and December bring Christmas markets in both cities.

Can we attend a concert or opera?+

Yes. The plan includes a salon concert; we can also reserve seats at the Vienna State Opera or a Prague concert hall for your dates.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.