NOUVEAU PASSIONS TOUR
April 4-April 14
11 Day Journey Through THe
Art Nouveau of East Europe
Rucksack Foodie Tours
NOUVEAU PASSIONS TOUR
PROPOSAL INCLUDES:
9 NIGHTS (+2 DAYS TRAVEL)
ARRIVE PRAGUE
3 PRAGUE
2 CESKY KUMLOV
2 VIENNA
2 BUDABEST
DEPART VIENNA
2 MEALS A DAY
TOURS & ENTRIES
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
TOTAL: $ PER PERSON
SINGLE SUPLEMENT
A vacation inpsired around the passion of Art Nouveau. We will wander some of eastern Europe's most notable Art Nouveau collections. You'll experience the culture that inspired the art and come to find an even deeper understanding of this pivotal movement that represented so much more than just a beautiful aesthetic. .
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OVERVIEW
Day 1 - Travel Day
We will depart together from STL and travel to Prague on an overnight flight. Resting on the flight will be helpful as we will hit the ground running.
PACKING TIPS
Packing light! The more compact and convenient your luggage arrangement the better. Pack items that are multipurpose, and although is end of winter, temperature will likely only be 40F-50F a typically drizzly.
BRINGING HOME GOODIES
Don't worry on packing spac we will have plenty of opportunities to purchase a cheap additional bag to bring home items
Rucksack Foodie Tours
Day 2 - Prague
Landing in Prague we will be a bit groggy from travel but our Art Nouveau experience will begin with the master.
Mucha Museum - we will have a private tour of the quaint but extensive collection of Alphonse Mucha's work.
DINNER: U Flecku
The oldest restaurant in Prague with it's famous brewery in the center of Prague. Dating back as far as 1499, the brewery has been brewing beer for over 500 years. It even survived the dark communist era and after the collapse of communism was returned to the original Brtnik family owners Order the dark beer & duck or pork!
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Day 3 - Prague
We will start the morning with a walking & tram tour of Prague, showcasing the art of architecture through Art Nouveau.
Tour will conclude with lunch at the historic Municipal Building Cafe.
You then have the afternoon free to tour on your own.
Places of extreme interest to self explore:
Jewish Quarter Museum of Communism
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Day 4 - Prague
We will depart early to beat the crowds and travel via Prague's famous tram system up to Castle Hill to self explore the world's largest ancient castle complex & the Strahov Monastary & Library.
LUNCH at the historic Strahov Monastary Brewery.
The late afternoon and evening are your own to explore the rich history that is to be found across Prague. Some of the evening activities we suggest and could assist with...
visit an underground beer hall for dinner & beer enjoy a jazz club experience a medieval dinner show
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Day 5 - Cesky Krumlov
Early morning private transfer to this lovely, designated UNESCO Heritage town.
We will begin at the Egon Scheile Museum. An impressive collection of this infamous & influential Art Nouveau artist.
LUNCH: Hospoda Na Louzi, OR Krumlovsky mlyn
You'll then have the rest of the day to explore. We recommend:
Fotoatelier Seidel Museum
Marionette Museum Museum of Historical Motorcycles
Egon Scheile
will meet up for a spectacular & traditional DINNER at Krčma Šatlava
As a student at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts (1907–09), Schiele was strongly influenced by the Jugendstil movement, the German Art Nouveau. He met Gustav Klimt, leader of the Vienna Sezession group, and the linearity and subtlety of Schiele's work owe much to Klimt's decorative elegance.
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Day 6 - Cesky Klumlov
Another peaceful day in this beautiful town and you have a choice of afternoon activities.
Beer Spa... A truly unique Czech experience as you soak in stylish birch tubs where specially brewed beer warms the joints, relaxes muscles and also treats various skin conditions all with unlimited mugs of a craft brewed Glok. Then enjoy the rest of this beautiful wellness center.
OR
Float the Valtava River in a unique wooden raft guided tour, and learn more about this historic town from a beautiful perspective.
DINNER:
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Day 7 - Moravsky Krumlov
To Vienna
We will depart early to journey in quest to view the Slav Epic, Mucha's greatest & possibly most controversial work of art.
LUNCH in route to Vienna
Arrive To Vienna
DINNER: Gasthaus Zu den 3 Hacken... an historic ambience with traditional Viennese Cuisine.
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Day 8 - Vienna
This morning we will start with a private tour at one of the worlds oldest modern art museums, Secession. , a time capsule for Art Nouveau, specifically Gustav Klimt's Beethoven Frieze, created in 1902.
LUNCH:
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Jugendstil = Art Nouveau
Day 9 - Budapest
8 am Departure via private transfer to train station. Vienna to Budapest Direct - 2.5 hrs
Drop Bags at hotel.
And make our way to some traditional relaxation. The afternoon we will head to the historic The Gellért Thermal Baths, These thermal springs were used since as early as the 15th century but the beautiful Secession style building known the world over, is from 1918.
Sauna Etiquette
Pool Etiquette
Additional spa services including use of historic private baths for couples, can be found HERE and needs to be pre booked
LUNCH: light lunch today
HAPPY HOUR: Today's drinks will be with a very special view on the roof of the Hotel President!
DINNER:
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Day 10 - Budapest
Today is our last day in this old city of Art Nouveau.
We will start the morning at the Great Market Hall, this will be a fabulous place to graze and shop for final trinkets.
LUNCH at Great Market Hall
We then will meet our local guide for a final exploration of Art Nouveau, but in Budapest, and it's turbulent history and evolution of interpretation in this beautiful city.
DINNER:
Hungarian Secession = Art Nouveau....
In the old part of Budapest, this style can be seen on nearly every corner, represented by stunning buildings decorated with flamboyant patterns, curved doors and colourful tiles
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Day 11 Travel Home
We've had an amazing jouney through some of the most beautiful Art Nouveau sites in the world! Thank you so much for traveling with us and look forward to future adventures together!
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ACCOMODATIONS
3 NIGHTS - PRAGUE
k+K Hotel Central was the first Art Nouveau building in Prague, with historic interior features mixed with modern comforts
2 NIGHTS - CESKY KUMLOV
Hotel Pendini - family-run hotel dates back to 1879 and features antique furnishings and frescoes.Wonderful classic hotel, comfortable rooms, super-attentive staff, superb location right on the edge of Piazza della Reppublica
2 NIGHTS - VIENNA
Hotel Josefshof am RathausCombining the charm of historic Vienna with today’s contemporary lifestyle, the 4star Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus is located in a quiet side street in the charming Josefstadt district,
2 NIGHTS - BUDAPEST
Hotel PresidentThis elegant hotel offers sumptuously designed rooms, equipped with all amenities to ensure a pleasant stay, and breaktaking views from roof top bar!
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Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus
k+K Hotel
9 stanze - Boutique Rooms
Hotel President
Hotel Pendini