What's the weather like in Budapest?

Budapest Web Cam

Read this article about Budapest in the March, 2006 issue of Smithsonian.

Tuesday, June 19 - Arrive in Budapest. We were met by Ivana, Geoffrey, and Nicole, our tour managers. Check in to Hotel Mercure Buda for dinner and accomodations.

Although a different language is spoken here, Hungary was for centuries a part of the Habsburg Empire and the trappings and influence of the monarchy are still felt here. The old and new have blended to create one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Liszt, Bartok, Kodaly, and Weber are among Hungary's most famous musicians.

Thursday, June 21- Guided tour of Budapest to include the Citadel, Hero's Square, Parliament, Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, and Fisherman's Bastion.

What's the weather like in Vienna?

Vienna Webcam

Sunday, June 24 - A half-day guided tour of Vienna includes the Ringstraße, Imperial Palace, entrance to the Mozarthaus, and also the collection of musical instruments in the Hofburg, which displays the history of musical instruments, as well as the personal instruments of composers such as Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Strauss, Brahms, Mahler, and many others.

3:30 PM Afternoon concert in the Orangerie as part of the 2007 American Celebration of Music in Austria
7:30 PM - Dinner at a local restaurant

What's the weather like in Prague?

Prague Web Cam

Read this article about Prague in the August, 2007 issue of Smithsonian

Monday, June 25 - Vienna - Prague. Morning leisure in Vienna.
Afternoon drive to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Check-in to Hotel Dorint Novotel Don Giovanni for dinner and accomodations.
Evening walk to see "Prague by night" (and in the rain!)

Prague is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe. It was under Charles IV during the 14th century that Prague briefly became the seat of the Holy Roman Empire -- virtually the capital of Western Europe -- and acquired it distinctive Gothic imprint. Prague escaped serious wartime damage and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe today. Mozart claimed that no one understood him better than the citizens of Prague, and he was only one of several great masters who lived or lingered here.

Wednesday, June 27 - Guided tour of Terezín (former fortress and Nazi Concentration Camp).
Return to Prague in the late afternoon for additional sightseeing, excursions, shopping, or museum visits.
6:30 PM Dinner at a local restaurant - Zlatý Rožen

Thursday, June 28 - Enjoy a half-day tour of Musical Prague, including entrance to the Mozart and Dvorak Museums. The Dvorak Museum displays the life and works of the most famous of Czech composers, with his music ever-playing in the background.
Last chance to visit the sights of Old Prague.
Travel to Teplice in the afternoon.
7:00 PM Evening concert in the Philharmony Hall of Teplice