Prague or Venice? Which do you prefer?
 

We've got two weeks for our honeymoon in late August, and I'm having trouble deciding between Prague or Venice. What would you do?

A lot depends on your interests. Personally, given the choice you presented, I'd choose Vienna. I don't think there is so much in Prague to amuse me for two weeks. Actually, the same might be the case with Vienna, but I'm more confident I could do fine. Extend the choice to include the respective countries and Prague /Czech Republic becomes more interesting -- again depending on your interests.<BR><BR>Back to the &quot;What would [I] do&quot; part, I'd review my reason(s) for travel to either city/country, and most likely see both in the two weeks.

Rod, Fuji said Venice, not Vienna. (Of course, I like all 3 cities). However, I agree with Rod's sentiment - that 2 weeks in Venice or Prague is not needed, but a 2 week trip to the Czech Republic would be wonderful, or a 2 week trip to Venice and the Tuscany area of Italy. <BR><BR>It does depend on what you like, so it's hard to answer. I've been to Italy and loved it, and I've been to Prague but not the rest of the Czech Republic, and I'd love to go back and explore more of that country. <BR><BR>Prague, when I was there 8 years ago, was more &quot;exotic&quot; to me. No one spoke English, the architecture etc was like nothing I had seen before. It was very magical. <BR><BR>One practical note. Venice will be hot, muggy, and VERY crowded in August. Probably not the best time to go there.<BR><BR>Good luck, and congratulations on your upcoming marriage!<BR><BR>Karen

Hi Fuji<BR> My wife and I did Venice-Vienna-Prague a few years ago. I would recommend 4 days in each. You can take the trains on Sunday and not miss much.

Venice is more romantic for a honeymoon. You can pretend to live there and hit all the local trattorias by strolling through the meandering alleys &amp; bridges. The only public transportation you have to deal with is on the water. We delayed our honeymoon to October to avoid the summer crowd. Hotel prices are a lot lower in October so the top hotels are more affordable.

Will Venice really be that unbearable (crowds and heat) in late August? How's the weather and crowds in Prague at that time of the year? It may be the deciding factor.

Went to Prague in late May of last year and it was phenomenal - one of the best places I ever visited in Europe. The architecture of the city is stupendous (and incredibly romatic), the people are very friendly and sophisticated, the place pratically bleeds history at every turn. There are alss good day trip options We went to the Nazi camp at Terezin (difficult,, but important) and Karlovy Vary (a gorgeous spa town). Although I am not a big fan of Czech food, the beer is incredible, and there are good European dining options at reaonable prices, including excellent Italian and French bistro food.<BR><BR>Venice is beautfiful but in Agust it will be very hot, and devoid of many year round residents (hence crammed with tourists). I would go Prague.

I haven't been to Prague, but I did visit Venice in August 2000. I didn't find it to be too crowded (compared to say, London, where I was living at the time). As regards the heat, I found it very pleasant without the mugginess, but that could have been a change from the usual. And 4 days would be plenty.<BR><BR>I must say though that Venice is absolutely beautiful and very romantic, so it would definitely get my vote!

My Venezia wins hands down...

Ira, How do you take trains on Sundays and spend 4 days in each of 3 cities?