{"id":880536,"date":"2025-01-23T11:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T10:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/tua-2025-central-europe\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T17:17:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T16:17:48","slug":"tua-2025-central-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/tua-2025-central-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"TUA 2025: what our winners will experience in Central Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Passionate about travel? Want to win your next Trafalgar tour? Well, good news. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trafalgar-unlocked-awards\/\">Trafalgar Unlocked Awards 2025<\/a> (TUA) are your chance to turn your passion for storytelling into a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. Celebrating unforgettable moments, our annual awards are your chance to share funny, poignant, or life-changing travel moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we hear you ask &#8211; what is the prize for TUA 2025? Two seats on an exclusive tour of Central Europe, exploring the historic charm, cultural richness, and culinary delights of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-winners-prague-vienna-and-budapest-tour-itinerary\">Our winners&#8217; Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From medieval castles to imperial palaces and colorful cityscapes, let\u2019s take a sneak peek into the journey awaiting our winners with this day-by-day breakdown of Trafalgar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/prague-vienna-and-budapest\">Prague, Vienna and Budapest<\/a> tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Pssst &#8211; if you haven&#8217;t yet submitted your favorite travel story from 2024, there&#8217;s still time &#8211; find out more, and submit your entry on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trafalgar-unlocked-awards\/\">Trafalgar Unlocked Awards<\/a> page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-1-arrive-in-prague-amp-meet-other-fellow-tua-2025-winners\">Day 1: Arrive in Prague &amp; meet other fellow TUA 2025 winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Large-Vltava-river-and-Charles-bridge-in-Prague-628365610-edited.jpg\" alt=\"View of a bridge over a river with a historic town skyline on one side, with visible clock towers and church steeples\" class=\"wp-image-879872\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lucky TUA 2025 winners will land in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. First things first, the Trafalgar Travel Director will meet them at the airport for a transfer to the hotel. Rest up, refresh and relax after the big journey to get here! It\u2019s in the evening on the first day tat everyone gathers for the special welcome dinner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This first evening is always so much fun as the group all meets in person for the first time. The reception sets the stage for the exciting adventures ahead over the next 7 days exploring on Trafalgar\u2019s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/prague-vienna-and-budapest\">Prague, Vienna and Budapest<\/a>&#8221; tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-2-historic-prague-amp-rooftop-beekeeping-nbsp\">Day 2: Historic Prague &amp; rooftop beekeeping&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/rooftop-bees-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of man holding a large piece of honeycomb with bees on it \" class=\"wp-image-879871\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive headfirst into the fairytale charm of Prague! The morning is all about explore the city\u2019s storybook streets and famous landmarks with your Local Specialist, who will lead a guided walk through the city. See the Gothic spires of St. Vitus Cathedral, then wander through the Old Town Square to marvel at the Astronomical Clock. Hopefully you\u2019ll arrive just on time for the hourly Walk of the Apostles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon, our lucky Travel Unlocked Award winners will join a <a href=\"https:\/\/ttc.com\/mtm-experiences\/\">MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience<\/a> that connects the group with a local bee expert. Join apiarist Jind\u0159i\u0161ka Hinge for a fun workshop on beekeeping, and learn about rooftop bee projects in the city. Find out why these tiny pollinators are so important to the city while sipping herbal tea infused with honey! Then the rest of the day is free to explore solo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-3-prague-your-way-or-explore-kutna-hora\">Day 3: Prague your way, or explore Kutn\u00e1 Hora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Kutna-Hora-edited.jpg\" alt=\"A historic cathedral standing on a hill next to a white palace with a terracotta room\" class=\"wp-image-879870\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s always free time built into every Trafalgar itinerary, giving you time to rest and relax, go shopping, or explore special interests. While some will want to just explore the city solo, we\u2019ll invite our Trafalgar Unlocked Awards winners to join that day\u2019s Optional Experience to Kutn\u00e1 Hora, one of the most curious locations in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Local Specialist will lead a guided tour through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\">UNESCO World Heritage<\/a> listed bone-filled chapel and Gothic five-nave St. Barbara Church. You\u2019ll also explore the Silver Museum and the castle before having lunch together in Bohemian Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure \u2013 sinking some local beers and enjoying a final traditional dinner in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-4-from-bratislava-s-charm-to-vienna-s-grandeur\">Day 4: From Bratislava&#8217;s charm to Vienna&#8217;s grandeur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is a big day on the road, so pack your suitcases and pile into the comfortable Trafalgar coach. The journey takes our TUA 2025 winners on a picturesque ride through Moravia\u2019s rolling countryside. The first stop? The Slovakian capital of Bratislava. Admire pastel-colored buildings and winding streets of the Old Town, and see the iconic Michael Tower before continuing to Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria\u2019s capital is a beautiful and elegant imperial city famous for music. After checking into the hotel, our winners will join the trip\u2019s Optional Experience dinner at a romantic traditional restaurant set out in countryside that has welcomed diners since the Napoleon I era! Inside this quirky chateau you\u2019ll experience a traditional Austrian meal with lively musical entertainment. A night to remember!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-5-dive-into-culture-at-the-kunsthistorisches-museum-nbsp\">Day 5: &#8216;Dive into Culture&#8217; at the Kunsthistorisches Museum&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Kunsthistorisches-Museum-edited.jpg\" alt=\"A room with red wallpaper filled with paintings\" class=\"wp-image-879869\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Day 5 Vienna unveils its regal and artistic treasures \u2013 and you\u2019ll have front-row access. The morning begins with an exclusive guided tour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khm.at\/en\/\">Kunsthistorisches Museum<\/a>, the largest art museum in Austria. Here you\u2019ll view the Royal Collection before the general public has access, and your guide will bring centuries of Habsburg royalty to life. It\u2019s opulent and intimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The royal tour continues with a guided exploration of Vienna\u2019s iconic landmarks. Stroll past the grand Hofburg Palace, once the seat of Habsburg power, with your Local Specialist. Then take in the elegance of the Parliament Building, famous Opera House, and St. Stephen\u2019s Cathedral, with its tiled roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you\u2019re free to explore the city your way though we\u2019d suggest a pause to experience the city\u2019s legendary <em>kaffee culture.<\/em> Stop for coffee paired with a decadent slice of Sachertorte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-6-schonbrunn-palace-amp-mozart-magic\">Day 6: Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace &amp; Mozart magic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/mozart-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Two violinists playing in an orchestra\" class=\"wp-image-879874\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;ll give our TUA 2025 winners free time to explore Vienna at their pace, but our lucky winners will join an Optional Experience to visit the Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace, the imperial summer retreat of the Habsburgs. With its stunning Baroque architecture and lavishly decorated rooms, this perfectly preserved palace tells centuries of royal tales. A Local Specialist will guide the group, sharing stories that bring the luxe Habsburg dynasty to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sun sets, Vienna sets the stage for a magical evening. Sit down for a special dinner with drinks, followed by a concert celebrating the city\u2019s iconic classical music. A-Class tickets will give you premium seats to enjoy the timeless works of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-7-on-to-budapest-and-cruising-the-danube-at-dinner\">Day 7: On to Budapest, and cruising the Danube at dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/parliament-house-budapest-night-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest's houses of parliament illuminated at night\" class=\"wp-image-879875\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back onboard the Trafalgar coach, the grup journeys through the scenic Transdanubia region, where rolling hills, vineyards, and orchards offer a picturesque backdrop. The first stop is the charming town of Gy\u0151r, once a key hub on ancient trade routes. Take a leisurely stroll along Baross G\u00e1bor Street, soaking in the town\u2019s Baroque charm, before continuing to brilliant Budapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As darkness unfolds, Budapest lights up \u2013 and seeing the city from the Danube River is the best way to explore. Sit down for a delightful dinner cruise, pairing the city\u2019s illuminated landmarks with a buffet of Hungarian specialties. You\u2019ll get to taste Szegedin Goulash, Dobos-Torta and more as you float down the famous river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tf__box horizontal related-blog_widget-1\" style=\"height:100%\" data-module-name=\"\">\n    <div class=\"tf__box-hero\">\n        <div style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/grand-canyon-from-space.jpeg) no-repeat center center \/ cover;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tf__box_container\" style=\"background-color: #CFD3C4;\">\n        <div class=\"tf__box_title\" style=\"color: #4B6B35\">\n            <span class=\"tf__box_title-text\">Related blog<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tf__box_content\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/earth-seen-from-space\/\" title=\"11 incredible sights on Earth that can be seen from Space\">\n                <h2 class=\"box-header\" style=\"max-width:none;\">\n                    11 incredible sights on Earth that can be seen from Space                <\/h2>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-8-sightseeing-amp-be-my-guest-with-the-scheiszl-family-nbsp\">Day 8: Sightseeing &amp; Be My Guest with the Scheiszl family&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/fishermans-bastion-edited.jpg\" alt=\"A sculpture stands in the middle of a courtyard within a medieval castle \" class=\"wp-image-879883\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncover Budapest\u2019s layered history and Hungarian culture on a guided tour with a Local Specialist. Start with the medieval Fisherman\u2019s Bastion and the striking Matthias Church on the Buda side of the city. Take in the views, then cross over to Pest. Visit the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe, and stand in awe at Heroes&#8217; Square, where the seven chieftains of the Magyars are honored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This evening the TUA 2025 winners will connect deeper with Hungarian culture at our signature Be My Guest experience. The warm and welcoming Schieszl family welcome the group for dinner at their 19th-century winery. Feast on hearty Hungarian dishes paired with stories of the estate! It\u2019s a chance to connect with locals, savor traditional flavors, and toast to the incredible journey you\u2019ve had so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-9-budapest-your-way-visit-szentendre-amp-the-perfect-farewell\">Day 9: Budapest Your Way, visit Szentendre &amp; the perfect farewell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Szentendre-edited.jpg\" alt=\"View of a cobbled street lined with colourful buildings\" class=\"wp-image-879884\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final full day in Budapest is open so you can tailor the adventure to your preferences. Choose to start your morning at Gellert Hill to take in gorgeous views. Or soak in the rejuvenating thermals waters of the famous Szechenyi Baths. With our Trafalgar Unlocked Awards winners, we\u2019ll venture off on the Optional Excursion to the charming riverside village of Szentendre, beloved by artists and craftworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Local Specialist will lead the group through the picturesque Baroque town, and you\u2019ll experience a live Goulash cooking demonstration. Feast on the quintessential Hungarian dish for lunch, paired with cake and drinks, then use free time to browse local shops for traditional embroidery, ceramics, or paprika to take home as a souvenir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the day winds down, the group gathers for a final celebration: the Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. Raise a glass to an incredible journey through the imperial capitals of Europe, sharing laughter and memories with newfound friends one last time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-day-10-farewell-budapest\">Day 10: Farewell Budapest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/budapest-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the Danube River through the centre of Budapest, with wooded hills and apartment blocks in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-879885\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time has come to say a heartfelt goodbye to Budapest, your fellow travelers, and your Travel Director. With 10 days of epic memories, cultural immersion, and new friendships, you\u2019ll leave with a full heart. Say farewell to this beautiful city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-some-of-our-tua-2025-entrants\">Meet some of our TUA 2025 entrants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ariel-usa\">Ariel, USA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Ariel2-894x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of TUA entrant Ariel putting her hand into 'the Mouth of Truth' monument in Rome\" class=\"wp-image-879859\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI&#8217;ve always dreamed of visiting the Mouth of Truth in Italy, but for most of my life, it felt like just that\u201a a dream\u2026 Life threw so many twists and turns my way, I thought I&#8217;d only ever see these places on TV. When my grandfather passed away this May, it was a wake-up call. I realized I couldn&#8217;t keep waiting for &#8220;someday&#8221;. I needed to have faith, take a chance, and start living\u2026. As a single traveler, I&#8217;ll admit I was nervous about joining a group tour with Trafalgar. But Sally, our guide, was like a long-lost friend\u201a warm, funny, and full of heart.&nbsp;Thank you, Trafalgar, for helping me live out a dream I didn&#8217;t think was possible. This trip reminded me that even after life&#8217;s hardest moments, joy is still waiting to be found.\u201d &#8211; Ariel, USA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-italy\">Best of Italy<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jason-usa\">Jason, USA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/JasonSmith-medium-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie photo of Jason with his partner holding hotdogs at a European Christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-879860\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;When something good happens, travel to celebrate. When something bad happens, travel to forget. My partner and I chose this trip as a bucket list vacation to celebrate 21 years together. Little did we know that this trip would also serve as a balm due to a recent and sudden loss. We will treasure the memories of this trip and the friends we made along the way!&#8221; <\/em>&#8211; Jason, USA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/christmas-markets-of-austria-germany-and-switzerland?optionId=508\">Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nolan-usa\">Nolan, USA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/01\/Nolan1-1024x960.jpg\" alt=\"Nolan and his mother standing on a bridge overlooking a river with old buildings either side\" class=\"wp-image-879858\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMy mother has always been my best friend and this trip confirmed that she truly is. She\u2019s the one who always knows how to make the smallest moments into unforgettable adventures. We enjoyed great moments, like sitting by the canals in Bruges, drinking local beers, and seeing the home of the saxophone. The trip was made special because it was about the joy of traveling with the person who knows me best and who makes even the ordinary moments feel extraordinary.\u201d &#8211; Nolan, USA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-holland-belgium-and-luxembourg\">Best of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trafalgar-unlocked-awards\/\"><em>Entries for TUA<\/em><\/a><em> are open until 7 February 2025, so there\u2019s still time to submit your story and compete for seats on Trafalgar\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/tours\/prague-vienna-and-budapest\"><em>Prague, Vienna and Budapest<\/em><\/a><em> tour.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Passionate about travel? Want to win your next Trafalgar tour? Well, good news. The Trafalgar Unlocked Awards 2025 (TUA) are your chance to turn your passion for storytelling into a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience. Celebrating unforgettable moments, our annual awards are your chance to share funny, poignant, or life-changing travel moments. 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