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European Adventure: Berlin to Prague

maria paz

maria paz

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 19-day journey through Berlin, Hamburg, Bruges, Brussels, Munich, Zürich, Vienna, Budapest, and Prague. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine of these iconic European cities. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will guide you through an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Berlin

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$86

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$ 7

Flamingo Fresh Food Bar
Deli Sandwiches, homemade Soups, fresh Salads, fantastic Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.
No time set
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Directions

NaNum
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$0

Day 3Beautiful Bruges - Basiel Urban Greenhouse, Church of Our Lady, Belfry of Bruges, Soup
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$78

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$ 7

Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Schoko-Fabrik
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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Pergamonmuseum
Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$35
6 - 9 min

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Berlin Cathedral
Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$23

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Hamburg

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$140

Cafe am Michel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
2 - 3 min

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St. Michael's Church
Baroque Lutheran church known for its 132m-tall copper-covered spire, with city views from the top.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
The city's tallest building, this Herzog & de Meuron landmark concert venue overlooks the harbor.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Miniatur Wunderland
Vast, constantly expanding model railway exhibit based on famous global sites, with guided tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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Cantinetta Ristorante & Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum
Interactive museum tracing process of chocolate making, with custom-made bars, tastings & a shop.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Happy Waffel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$20

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$ 15

Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum in 3 buildings, with works from medieval altarpieces to contemporary photography.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
10 - 15 min

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Binnenalster
Vibrant urban lake featuring scenic city views, a walking path, boat rides & an annual festival.
No time set
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Lombard Bridge
No time set
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Planten un Blomen
Parkland with themed gardens, a lake & Japanese tea house, plus concerts & fountain shows in summer.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Alster Lakes
Verdant parks & historic mansions ring this sprawling lake, popular among joggers & kayakers.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Bruges

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$183

Church of Our Lady
Gothic church, founded in the 13th-century, known for its soaring tower & statue by Michelangelo.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Basiel Urban Greenhouse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Basilica of the Holy Blood
Minor basilica most famous for housing a phial claimed to contain a cloth with Christ's blood.
No time set
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$10
1 - 2 min

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De Burg
Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by grand Gothic buildings, stores, bars & eateries.
No time set
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Historium Bruges
Fictional characters tell a story in medieval Bruges at this unique museum with audio guides.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
2 - 3 min

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Grote Markt
No time set
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Belfry of Bruges
Medieval bell tower with 366 steps leading to views, plus treasure chamber & 47-belled carillon.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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Soup
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$0

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Brussels

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$80

Manneken Pis
Iconic 17th-century fountain with a bronze statue of small boy, dressed in costume during festivals.
No time set
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Café Capitale
Café Capitale is a Brussels based coffee brand aiming to give you the best cup of coffee in town. We roast our own beans, sell coffee to coffee lovers like you, organize events about coffee, barista trainings…
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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Grand Place
Huge city square completely encircled by elegant historic buildings dating back to the 14th century.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
This ornate shopping center under an arched glass roof offers high-end shops, eateries & theaters.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Maison Dandoy - Galeries
À la maison Dandoy, nous célébrons depuis toujours les plaisirs simples. Faits à la main par nos maîtres gourmands dans nos ateliers à Bruxelles, nos biscuits sont riches en saveurs et généreux en caractère.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
5 - 8 min

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St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Belgium's national church, host to royal weddings & funerals, built in the Brabant Gothic style.
No time set
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Royal Palace of Brussels
Palace of the constitutional monarchy, with throne & other state rooms open for tours each summer.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Mont des Arts
Small downtown area on a hill, with a landscaped garden, museums, and notable architecture.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$16

Parc du Cinquantenaire
Landscaped 19th-century city park with floral gardens & fountains, home to art & military museums.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Munich

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$55

Marienplatz
City-center square & transport hub with towering St. Peter's church, 2 town halls & a toy museum.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rathaus-Glockenspiel
Town Hall clocktower with figurines that re-enact events from Munich's history daily.
No time set
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Viktualienmarkt
Sprawling 200-year-old market with over 100 stalls selling goods from fruit to meat & flowers.
No time set
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Hofbräuhaus München
3-floor beer hall dating back to the 16th century, with a Bavarian restaurant, shows & upbeat vibe.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Munich Residenz
Palace, buildings & gardens housing state-owned museums, with original interiors & artworks.
No time set
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$35
8 - 11 min

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Dallmayr Bar & Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$115

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$ 8

Café Blá
nordic coffee culture
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 12 min

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Deutsches Museum
Huge technology museum with original artifacts & interactive energy, transport & astronomy displays.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$35
105 - 126 min

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Neuschwanstein Castle
Turreted, 19th-century, hilltop castle built for King Ludwig II, with tours of furnished rooms.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Schloßrestaurant Neuschwanstein
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Zürich

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$179

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$ 20

Bäckerei Conditorei Stocker
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
8 - 10 min

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Zoo Zürich
Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$63
14 - 17 min

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Grossmünster
Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurant Ban Song Thai
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$249

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$ 20

Café Oscar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$58
4 - 6 min

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Swiss National Museum
Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
13 - 16 min

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Kunsthaus Zürich
Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
15 - 18 min

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Lindt Home of Chocolate
A towering chocolate fountain, museum exhibits on production & hands-on workshops with chocolatiers.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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Chez Fritz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Vienna

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$184

Aida Café-Konditorei
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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Schönbrunn Zoo
500 species of animals, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers & elephants, in 18th-century zoo.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$54
13 - 20 min

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Schönbrunn Palace
18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$62
3 - 4 min

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Residenz Cafe Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$126

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$ 11

Art Corner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Belvedere Palace
Baroque, 18th-century palaces housing art from Middle Ages to today, with notable Klimt collection.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$36
11 - 14 min

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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
10 - 12 min

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Naschmarkt
Vast market with 16th-century origins, with more than 100 food & vintage stalls, plus restaurants.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Naschmarkt Deli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$42

Magház Étterem & Teaház Budapest
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 12 min

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Heroes' Square
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Paprika Vendéglő
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$58

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$ 2

Chimney Cake
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Castle District
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$26
18 - 22 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Pizza Manufaktura
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87

Trip to Prague

Day 1Berlin Delights - Flamingo Fresh Food Bar, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, NaNum
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$82

The Miners
The Miners Železná lies right in the heart of Prague, next to Staroměstské náměstí. Unlike the rest of our coffee shops, it wasn’t built as a big, open office space, but rather as a cozy hideout in the city's busy center.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
3 - 4 min

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Old Town Square
Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Prague Astronomical Clock
Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$26
8 - 12 min

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Charles Bridge
Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
20 - 30 min

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St. Vitus Cathedral
Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$22
6 - 9 min

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Vegan's Prague
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 2Hamburg Highlights - Cafe am Michel, St. Michael's Church, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM - Hamburgs Schokoladenmuseum, Happy Waffel
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$0

Budget breakdown: $1778 In total

Activities & Food:$1691
Transport:$87