Sunday, May 29, 2011

Our Itinerary for Eastern Europe during Christmas and New Year Day 2011

Day 1 - Cesky Krumlov
We arrived really late at Cesky Krumlov, it was almost 11pm when we reach! It took a four hour bus ride to get us there and we were really lucky that our pension were willing to pick us up.
(Our bus ride was booked through Student Agency)

Day 2 - Cesky Krumlov
We spent this day going for a guided tour in the morning around the town and further exploring it on our own. This has got to be the most beautiful and picturesque town.

Day 3 - Vienna
It seems a little tricky to get to Vienna from Cesky Krumlov as the only known way, was to take a bus which was the common route. But during Winter the buses do not run as often. Hence, we decide to take the train and we realize that it was not only a quicker way but a cheaper way as well.

Day 4 - Vienna
We spent our time in Vienna going to Christmas Markets, visiting the Hofburg Palace, Opera and walking around the old town. This was not our first trip, but we still loved the place!

Day 5 - Vienna

Day 6 - Budapest
It was our very first time in Budapest, and we were not very sure whether the walking tours will still be conducted during Christmas but we found out that they still runs. Most shops were closed during Christmas though for about 2-3days, including fast food and supermarkets.

Day 7 - Budapest

Day 8 - Budapest
It's Christmas Eve! And shops and trains are expected to stop running or have only limited service so do check with your hotel.We manage to still stroll at the Christmas Market till about noon.

Day 9 - Budapest

Day 10 - Budapest

Day 11 - Budapest
We ended our last day in Budapest, visiting Farust Wine Cellar for wine tasting.

Day 12 - Prague
We stayed in the Castle Quarter area, it is very quiet in the evening.

Day 13 - Prague
We visited the Prague Castle, Square and had a really good view of the city. The St Vitus Cathedral looks awesome too.

Day 14 - Prague
The old town is where all the action is, with the Astronomical clock and the Christmas market in the square it is really packed with tourist.

Day 15 - Prague
New Year Eve! Fireworks were everywhere!

Day 16 - Prague


Day 17 - Fly back

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Eastern Europe in Christmas!

Cesky Krumlov



Vienna

Budapest




Prague