10 days Prague Vienna and Budapest 9nt - CPVB
10 Day Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary Tour
Imperial capitals and their captivating history are the highlights on this exciting Prague, Vienna and Budapest trip. You’ll also join a local Hungarian family in their winery for a hearty meal and be spellbound by the stunning views of Charles Bridge and Prague’s Old Town.
Travel
10 days, 4 countries and 5 cities
Accommodation
9 nights
Meals
9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Prague | The gleaming spires of Prague shine brightly on this sojourn through the imperial capitals of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Join your Travel Director and travel companions this afternoon and admire some of the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades before enjoying an unforgettable Welcome Reception to kick off your holiday. Arrival Transfer Depart the airport at 11:00, 14:30 Accommodation - Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague Included Meals - Dinner |
| 2 | Discover Historic Prague | Delve into centuries of history, joining your Local Specialist for a guided walk past the city's iconic sights. Visit the final resting place of Bohemian kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, set within the precincts of Prague Castle. Then, admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - an educational lecture with a local bee expert. Spend the afternoon admiring the spectacular city scape on your own. Accommodation - Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 3 | Prague Your Way | Today is yours to explore the legends, castles and palaces of Prague. Follow the 'Royal Route', discover historic treasures and admire picturesque views of the city from Petřín Hill, or join an Optional Experience to Kutná Hora, with its bone-bedecked chapel and five-nave St. Barbara Church. Spend your evening at leisure, enjoying some of the local beer for which the country is famous, or join a traditional dinner to bid farewell to this beautiful city with newly acquired friends. Accommodation - Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 4 | Journey to Slovak Bratislava and on to Vienna | Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava, passing its quaint Old Town, before continuing your journey to Vienna – our home for the next three nights. Admire the city's musical talents and consider attending a Viennese concert. Accommodation - Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 5 | Explore Vibrant Vienna | The heritage of one of Europe's most influential royal families is explored this morning as we Dive Into Culture during a Small Group Sightseeing guided visit to the spectacular Kunsthistorisches Museum. Admire the valuable objects collected by the emperors and archdukes of Habsburg over the centuries before the doors are open to the general public. Later, we join an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and former home of the Habsburg Dynasty. We'll see such sights as the Parliament Building, the magnificent Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral with its geometrically tiled roof. Spend the afternoon on your own, indulging in the city's kaffee culture with a slice or two of Sachertorte. Accommodation - Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 6 | Vienna Your Way | Today is yours to explore the 'City of Music' on your terms. Tread in the footsteps of the great sons of Vienna – Mozart, Haydn and Strauss – as you delve into the city's rich musical heritage nurtured by aristocrats throughout the centuries. Consider a visit to the beautiful Baroque Schönbrunn Palace to see the former imperial summer residence. Accommodation - Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 7 | Onwards to Budapest | Journey along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin, stopping in Esztergom to view its Castle Hill, domed Cathedral, and St. Thomas Hill. We follow the scenic landscape to the romantic city of Budapest where we will spend the next three nights. Enjoy a free evening sipping Hungarian wines or consider cruising along the Danube. Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Budapest Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 8 | See the Sights of Budapest | Join a Local Specialist this morning for a walking tour. Visit the Fisherman's Bastion, view the Matthias Church and drive to Pest to see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. We pay tribute to the seven chieftains of the Magyars in Heroes' Square. Tonight's Be My Guest experience will see us Connect With Locals over dinner with the Schieszl family and hear the story of their winery. Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Budapest Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 9 | Budapest Your Way | Venture up Gellert Hill for spectacular views of the Budapest skyline, relax in the Szechenyi Baths or consider an Optional Experience to Szentendre, a riverside village popular with artists and craftworkers. On our last evening together, we toast to a magnificent journey to the imperial capitals of Europe and enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Budapest Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 10 | Farewell Budapest | We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable trip. Departure Transfer Arrive at the airport at 07:00, 11:00 Included Meals - Breakfast |