Overview
A 9-day package to explore the gems of Europe. Dotted with hilltop castles, ornate cathedrals, and imperial palaces, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria will captivate you. Be introduced to the St. Vitus Cathedral known as the largest and most important temple in the city, discover one of the leading Opera houses in the world -the State Opera House, and Hungary’s most magnificent symbols, Buda palace. |
Highlights
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Imperial Cities Escape Tour
Day 01: Depart Home Country
Begin your adventure departing your home country heading to Prague, Czech Republic on the Imperial cities Escape Tour
Overnight on board
Overnight on board
Day 02: Arrival Prague, Czech Republic
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Welcome! Upon arrival at Prague International Airport, you will be met by your tour leader and our local representative, who will provide a welcome and assist with transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure Overnight in Prague |
Prague
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Day 03: Prague
Charles Bridge
Karlovy Vary
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Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.
This morning you begin your sightseeing with a short panoramic coach ride to the Prague Castle sites and then a walk through the Prague Castle – the world´s largest castle complex, including a visit of the St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal palace, and Golden Lane. After visiting the castle, your walk continues down the hill towards the Lesser Town with a stop on the world-famous Charles Bridge. You will continue further to the Old Town Square, where you will have a chance to admire the Astronomical Clock and the gothic Church of Our Lady before Teyn. Lunch is on your own and the afternoon free at lesisure. Overnight in Prague | Meals: Breakfast |
Day 04: Prague - Karlovy Vary
Breakfast and excursion to Karlovy Vary.
During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the largest, most well-known Czech Spa. The spa was visited by many rulers and artists including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms, and Dvorak.
Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local China and glass manufacturing industry. These products are on display at a special exhibition and are sold at specialized shops.
Overnight in Prague | Meals: Breakfast
During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the largest, most well-known Czech Spa. The spa was visited by many rulers and artists including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms, and Dvorak.
Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local China and glass manufacturing industry. These products are on display at a special exhibition and are sold at specialized shops.
Overnight in Prague | Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Prague - Vienna
Cesky Krumlov
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After Breakfast and drive towards Vienna.Your first stop is the tiny medieval town of Cesky Krumlov, situated in South of Bohemia, this impressive town is also a UNESCO heritage site. After our visit we depart again to Vienna.
Tonight, you have a special dinner at the famous restaurant Marchfelderhof. Apart from a delicious meal, you will enjoy touring the different rooms and taking in the antiques from bygone eras. Overnight in Vienna | Meals: Breakfast, dinner |
Day 06: Vienna
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After breakfast, you will start your city tour, which will give you an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna.
Along the Ringstrasse, we show you numerous magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the former Habsburg winter residence (Hofburg), the Parliament, the City Hall, and the National Theatre. The highlight of this tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family. During this visit you will get the chance to participate in the Strudelshow: Here a professional pastry chef demonstrates how to hand-bake the original Viennese apple strudel at the Schönbrunn Palace’s Café Residenz. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Vienna | Meals: Breakfast |
Vienna Parliament
Strudelshow
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Day 07: Vienna
Danube Valley
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Breakfast and full day excursion to the most beautiful part of the Danube valley.
Trip to Melk (interior visit of the baroque Benedictine abbey), and an unforgettable trip through the romantic Danube Valley with its vineyards and ruins. You will visit the charming town of Krems and the medieval village of Dürnstein. Highlight of this tour is a boat trip including lunch on the Danube. Overnight Vienna | Meals: Breakfast, lunch |
Day 08: Vienna - Budapest
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Breakfast at the hotel is early today, so you can depart in good time towards Bratislava, capital of Slovakia.
You stop at the old town and start our walking tour including all the must-sees of this historic city, like the elegant Opera House, the Slovak Philharmonic Hall, the charming Main Square dominated by the medieval Old Town Hall and Maximilian Fountain. Free time for lunch and then you continue to Budapest. Overnight in Budapest | Meals: Breakfast |
Bratislava
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Day 09: Budapest
Budapest
Buda Palace
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After breakfast, start to explore the most interesting sights of Budapest.
You will view the city and the river from the height of the Fishermen’s Bastion. From there, You will have a splendid view of the historic Buda Palace, which you will visit. You also enter the beautiful gothic St. Matias Church. You will continue our tour to the Heros square, site of the changing of the guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and statues of the Kings of Hungary. Then you go on to the Budapest Cathedral, recently restored, too beautiful to miss. Váci Street, the pedestrian main street of downtown Budapest, sets out from here and the square holds the most popular cafés of the capital. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Budapest | Meals: Breakfast |
Day 10: Budapest - Arrival In Home Country
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Budapest airport for return flight back home. Take back treasured memories of your visit to Slovenia, Czech Republic and Hungary. It has been a genuine trip of a lifetime!
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Includes
8 Nights accommodation
Daily Buffet Breakfast with 1 lunch and 1 dinner Excursions and transfers as described with local, English speaking guides Entrance fees Tour Excludes
Personal expenses & tips Extras in the hotels Optional activities |
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