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Observing Short-eared Owls flying over displaying Great Bustards
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Exploring the meadows filled with wildflowers at the Certoryje Nature Reserve
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Exploring the charming historic village of Cesky Krumlov
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Spotting the White-tailed Eagle
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Visiting a European Bee-eater colony

On the Edge of the Carpathians

May 28 - Jun 07, 2021

11 days | Austria | Quest Nature Tours

We’re excited to venture into the historic ‘Heart of Europe’ for this tour that showcases this land’s unexpected natural highlights at a most pleasant time of year. We’ll visit steppe lakes, idyllic prairie reserves, and oak forests where we’ll enjoy the various specialty birds, mammals, wildflowers, and more.

After a day in the imperial capital city of Vienna, we’ll visit Neusiedler See, the largest steppe lake in Europe. Our lodge is located in the centre of the national park, and we’ll look for a range of waterfowl, raptors, and wading birds. In the past, we’ve been successful in seeing the courtship of male Great Bustards engaging in their “foambath” displays! A regional highlight will be our visit to an active colony of beautiful European Bee-eaters.

At the Deviínska Kobyla Nature Reserve we’ll find some of the finest regional flowers in full bloom. In Moravia, we’ll visit the grounds of the neo-Gothic castle in Lednice. We’ll be staying for three nights in the highly-rated HranicÌŒnií Chateau Hotel while we explore this region, also known for its fine wines.

After touring the White Carpathian meadows, we‘ll arrive in the lake region of TrÌŒebonÌŒ, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. We’ll find a network of medieval waterways where White-tailed Eagles are found. Folk architecture prevails in the countryside and town gates, castles, and ancient fortifications abound. Our journey ends with two days in Prague, considered by many to be the most beautiful and unspoiled city in Europe.
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Tour Cost (per person):
Approx. C$4570 (Incl. C$275 taxes and gratuities)
Group Size:
10 - 14 participants
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What’s included: Accommodation, most meals, all gratuities, all activities and entrance fees, all ground transportation, expert local guides, arrival and departure transfers at destination, accompanied by Quest Nature Tours naturalist-leader. Taxes and gratuities of C$275 are included.

"Relaxed natural beauty."

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Arrive in Vienna and become introduced to the city with a walking tour
2Explore Schönbrunn gardens in Vienna and visit the palace
3Explore the flat countryside surrounding Europe's largest salt steppe lake: Neusiedler See
4Journey to West Hungary with a stop in Bratislava, at Devinská Kobyla botanical reserve (known for its orchids), and continue on to the neo-gothic Château Lednice
5The strictly prohibited reserve located at the confluence of the Morava and Dyje Rivers
6Walk through the meadows of Certoryje Nature Reserve and enjoy the botanical reserve in the White Carpathian Mountains
7Visit the Cizov village and remains of Iron Curtain and on to Trebon
8Explore the fishponds and lakes of the Trebon region of South Bohemia
9Head to the fairy-tale town of ÄŒeský Krumlov, and tour the Castle Theatre
10Enjoy a walking tour of Prague - one of the most beautiful and unspoiled cities in Europe
11 Depart Prague
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Your Tour Leader

Justin Peter is Quest Nature Tours' Director of Programs and senior naturalist. Justin was most recently the senior naturalist at Ontario’s world-renowned Algonquin Park, where he coordinated the park’s interpretive program and acted as lead howler for the celebrated Public Wolf Howl events.

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Quest Nature Tours
Tour Cost (per person):
Approx. C$4570 (Incl. C$275 taxes and gratuities)
Group Size:
10 - 14 participants

What’s included: Accommodation, most meals, all gratuities, all activities and entrance fees, all ground transportation, expert local guides, arrival and departure transfers at destination, accompanied by Quest Nature Tours naturalist-leader. Taxes and gratuities of C$275 are included.

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