Current plan is 4 n in Prague, 1 in Cesky Krumlov, then 4 n in Vienna. Is 4 nights in Vienna too many? We really want to go to Salzburg as well and are considering changing our plan and going there from CK for one night and then 3 nights in Vienna. That being said, we also don’t want too much travel time for such a short trip and don’t want to feel rushed. Another option is to stay in CK for two nights before heading to Vienna for 3.
I would appreciate any input or suggestions. My 3 sisters and I are bringing our mom on this trip for her 70th birthday and want to make the best of her bucket list for her! Thanks!
Posted by
Citizen of the World
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Keep in mind that two nights really only amounts to one full day in that location. And every time you change locations, you essentially use up the better part of one day in transit.
With 9 nights including two capital cities, I would plan on no more than three destinations —-especially since you have 5 in your group. It’s one thing for a couple to do a blitz tour. With a group of 5 —including your Mom—you need to slow down a bit on those cobblestone streets so you can enjoy your trip.
You’ll probably need four nights in your arrival city due to jet lag. So, figure on four nights in Prague,. Then three nights in Vienna so you can relax in the city center. Vienna is 4.10 by train from Prague.
Then I would pick Salzburg for two nights The fastest trains from Vienna to Salzburg take 2.5 hours. It would take more than 8 hours to get to Cesky Krumlov from Vienna which is why Cesky Krumlov doesn’t work as well as Salzburg in this itinerary.
Unless you buy multi-city tickets and fly into Prague and return home from Vienna, it will take 6 hours to return to Prague from Salzburg.
Posted by
Minneapolis
1346 posts
Some good advice from Kenko. But I can't see why you would return to Prague to fly home; that wastes a lot of time. Start in Prague and fly home from Vienna, or vice versa. 3 nts in Prague might be enough. Also, you don't say what you want to do in CK. It is very small, if you want to canoe, etc, then you need two nights. Otherwise with an early morning start from Prague you can get to CK by noon and see it in an afternoon and evening, then onto Salzburg for 2 nts, then Vienna for 3. You've probably already done this, but ask your mom what her priorities are.