WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 9 nights accommodations in 4 & 5 star hotels
- Airport Transfers
- 12 meals
- Touring in a Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Hand-picked Insider Experiences
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- City tour in Prague, Vienna and Budapest; additional tours per itinerary
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- VIP entry to many sights
Traverse three enchanting cities
This relaxing look at three historic riverside cities gives you time to get an authentic inside view of their culture and traditions – an alternative to more obvious European capitals. You will be welcomed to the Golden city of Prague, renowned for its gleaming spires. Explore Prague’s rich cultural and economic history during your Small Group Sightseeing guided walk with a Local Specialists. You will have plenty of leisure time as well, to relax or explore on your own. You will travel south from Prague and visit the site of Napoleon’s headquarters. This tour is packed with insider moments like…sneaking into Vienna’s masterpiece-filled Museum of Fine Arts before it opens to the general public, on an exclusive private visit to admire works by the old masters without any crowds. You will tour in a luxury coach, along with expert guides as you travel throughout these amazing cities.
VIEW ITINERARY
Please note: Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1
Day 1: ARRIVE PRAGUE (3 NIGHTS)
Welcome to the Golden city of Prague, renowned for its gleaming spires. Relax or take a leisurely stroll through this magnificent metropolis. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Reception and evening drive with your travelling companions and Travel Director. Meal(s): Welcome Reception; Hotel International
Day 2: PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Explore Prague’s rich cultural and economic history during your Small Group Sightseeing guided walk with a Local Specialists. Visit the monumental St. Vitus’ Cathedral in the precincts of Prague Castle. Admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. See the atmospheric Charles Bridge, lined with Baroque statues. Discover the city at your own pace this afternoon. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Day 3: PRAGUE AT LEISURE
Plan your day and see the sights of your choice. You might like to spend time relaxing with a spa treatment or exploring the shops for Bohemian crystal. In the evening, you may want to consider dinner followed by the opera or a theatre show. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Day 4: PRAGUE – BRATISLAVA – VIENNA (3 NIGHTS)
Travel south from Prague past Brno, which was the site of Napoleon’s headquarters for the Battle of Austerlitz, his greatest victory. Pass the Presidential Palace and the quaint Old Town in Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic. Crossing into Austria you arrive in the imperial city of Vienna. Tonight, you might consider a visit to a Viennese Concert. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast; Hotel: Hilton Danube
Day 5: VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
This morning enjoy an exclusive Cultural Insight with a guided visit to the Habsburgs royal collection of art and wonders before the doors are open to the general public. The spectacular Kunstkammer will be revealed in this private insider visit. Later view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and former home of the Habsburg Dynasty, on your included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialists. See other sights such as the Parliament Buildings, the magnificent Opera House and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend the afternoon exploring this beautiful city. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Day 6: VIENNA AT LEISURE
Organise your day to reflect your interests. Consider visiting the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace. Or splash out on the Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna’s most famous shopping street. Don’t forget to treat yourself to coffee and Sachertorte in a typical Viennese coffee house. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Day 7: VIENNA – ESZTERGOM – BUDAPEST (3 NIGHTS)
Drive along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin. View the Cathedral, Castle Hill and St. Tamas Hill in Esztergom before you follow the river to Budapest. Tonight why not experience a scenic cruise with views of the city. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast; Hotel: Marriott Courtyard City Centre
Day 8: BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your Local Specialists takes you on a fascinating walking tour of old Buda. Visit the Fisherman’s Bastion. View the Matthias Church. See the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. Drive to Pest to visit Heroes’ Square, featuring the Millennium Memorial. Enjoy free time shopping for Hungarian embroidery and fine porcelain. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic cuisine at a local family-run restaurant and winery. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast
Day 9: BUDAPEST AT LEISURE
Arrange your free day to suit yourself. Laze in one of the city’s thermal pools or take a leisurely lunch in the town square. This evening, celebrate the end of your trip with your fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. Meal(s): Buffet Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Day 10: DEPART BUDAPEST
Say goodbye to your companions and Travel Director after an unforgettable trip. Transfers are provided to Budapest airport. Conditions apply. Meal(s:) Buffet Breakfast
Pricing & Departures
| Dec 24, 2015 | $1,725 |
| Mar 16; Apr 8, 2016 | $1,595 |
Additional departure dates & cities available. Contact a Travel Team Agent for details.
Or, call 1.800.788.0829 to speak with one of our travel experts.
Notes:
- Land only package, airfare can be easily added
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy
- Prices include all taxes
- Limited space is subject to availability and prior sale
- Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
- Some taxes are not included
- Prices reflect cash discount
- Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions
- Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
- Restrictions and change and/or cancel penalties apply
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