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Vienna, Prague and Budapest

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Treating ourselves to an apple strudel or slice of chocolatey sachertorte at Demel, one of Vienna&s finest pâtisseries.

Wonderful architecture spanning the centuries, vast imperial palaces, ancient castles and a rich cultural heritage. This trio of fine central European cities is brimming with delights, and our guided tours of Prague, Vienna and Budapest (plus a Danube river cruise) reveal the best of them. We begin by exploring Prague, including the famous 14th-century Charles Bridge, adorned with baroque statues. In Vienna, we visit treasures including the world-renowned State Opera and Schönbrunn Palace. Finally, in Budapest, we tour both sides of the Danube, including the immense Buda Castle and beautiful Parliament buildings.

  • 8 excursions & visits
  • 12 meals
  • Active traveller pace

Your itinerary

Day 1 – Prague

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Prague.

Adria Hotel Prague (4-star)

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Dinner

Day 2 – Prague

You’ll become convinced that Prague is one of Europe’s most attractive cities on our guided tour this morning. Prague Castle is a fantastic monument to Czech history, displaying its story through the complex of architectural styles that’s accumulated within its walls since the 9th century. This afternoon is at leisure for further sightseeing.

Adria Hotel Prague (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Prague and Prague Castle, including St George’s Basilica, Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Prague, Tyn Church and Old Town Square, Czech Republic

Day 3 – Prague

Today is at leisure. Perhaps admire the city’s magnificent baroque and Romanesque architecture or simply enjoy the views from the banks of the River Vltava. You’ll also notice the city has a fine cultural tradition going back centuries – Haydn, Beethoven, Liszt and Mozart all spent time in Prague; and it was here that Figaro was first acclaimed and Don Giovanni received its first performance.

Adria Hotel Prague (4-star)

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Breakfast

Free time

Prague cityscape at night with the Danube river running by

Day 4 – Vienna

We journey through endless rolling vistas and dense forest today as we travel to the imperial grandeur of Vienna.

Arcotel Wimberger, Vienna (4-star)

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Breakfast and Dinner

Day 5 – Vienna

Soak up the sights of Vienna on a sightseeing tour. Renowned for its fine buildings, our tour includes views of the lavish, terraced gardens of Prince Eugene’s Belvedere Palace, the State Opera, the sprawling Hofburg residence of Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Parliament buildings.

Arcotel Wimberger, Vienna (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Vienna (morning)

Breakfast

St. Charles&s Church (Karlskirche) in Vienna, Austria at sunrise

Day 6 – Vienna

This morning we visit Schönbrunn Palace, a building of architectural splendour, commissioned as a summer residence by Emperor Leopold I for his son Josef I. Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, spent her childhood there; and it’s said that Mozart astonished the court with his musical performance at the tender age of six. Decorated in the Rococo style of the 18th century, the apartments are adorned with frescoes, crystal chandeliers, priceless tapestries, and furniture. In the courtyard stands the Wagenburg Museum, showing numerous coaches and sleighs from the Imperial era. We return to the city centre, where the remainder of the day is free to further explore this fascinating and historic city.

Arcotel Wimberger, Vienna (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Aerial view over the rooftops of Vienna from the north tower of St. Stephen&s Cathedral including the cathedral&s famous ornately patterned, multi coloured roof, Austria

Day 7 – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest

We journey to Bratislava for free time in Slovakia’s capital. It has many fine buildings – its baroque and rococo palaces are as elegant as any in Vienna. Late afternoon, we arrive in the beautiful city of Budapest. The plains of Pest are divided from the hilly area of Buda by the scenic River Danube, which inspired writers, artists and musicians for centuries. In Buda, Gellert Hill affords a wonderful view of the city, river and mountains. On the Pest side are the Parliament buildings and the National Museum, which contain remarkable treasures including the oldest skull yet found in Europe and Liszt’s gold baton.

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Centre (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Visit Bratislava (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Ancient sculpture of Jan Nepomucky near Michal Gate in Bratislava, Slovakia

Day 8 – Budapest

Join our local guide this morning for a tour of Budapest’s fascinating sights and history. We’ll take the funicular to visit the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church and the Royal Castle on the Buda side, before crossing the Danube at the Margarete Bridge. In Pest, we’ll see St Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament buildings, City Park and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is at leisure to explore further.

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Centre (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Guided tour of Budapest, including funicular ride to Buda Castle Hill (morning)

Breakfast

Free time

Sunrise at Chain Bridge in Budapest, Hungary on a Danube River cruise

Day 9 – Budapest

Explore the city independently today. Perhaps visit the bustling market hall, or relax and people watch with a coffee in Vörösmarty Square. The city takes on a different perspective at night, so we’ve arranged a wonderful cruise along the River Danube, regarded locally as the main thoroughfare.

Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Centre (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Cruise on the Danube (evening)

Breakfast

Free time

View of the Fisherman Bastion Gate in Budapest Hungary

Day 10 – Budapest – Departure

We transfer to the airport for your return flight. Upon arrival our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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Breakfast