Embark on a 10-day tour of Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary, exploring the imperial capitals of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Immerse yourself in captivating history and join a local Hungarian family for a hearty meal in their winery. Be enchanted by the stunning views of Charles Bridge and Prague's Old Town on this exhilarating journey.
Includes
10 Day Trafalgar Guided Holiday
9 Nights in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
9 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
An expert Travel Director and separate driver
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
City orientation tours
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences at an additional cost
Included sightseeing
See St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera House in Vienna.
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, and the old Hungarian capital of Esztergom
Enjoy VIP Admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and much more!
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Choice of Optional Experiences available at an additional cost
Highlights
9 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
12 Meals
City orientation tours
Itinerary
Day 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
Day 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. Spend the afternoon admiring the spectacular cityscape on your own.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 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
Day 4: Journey to Slovak Bratislava and on to Vienna
Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava. In the quaint Old Town, stop for a pick-me-up and unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a social business café providing employment opportunities for vulnerable women. Continue your journey to Vienna - our home for the next three nights.
Accommodation: Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 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 Kunstkammer. 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
Day 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
Day 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
Day 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 before enjoying time at leisure in the Jewish Quarter or shop for Hungarian embroidery and fine porcelain. 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
Day 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
Day 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
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and can be requested. Excludes flights, transfers, visas, travel insurance and anything not mentioned. Savings are not valid on all itineraries and/or departure dates, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn/changed at any time without notice. High season supplements and block out dates may apply, pricing varies pending departure date. Package excludes flights. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply). Trafalgar reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime. All savings / discounts mentioned have already been included in the advertised price. Pentravel and Tour Operator reserves the right to withdraw or amend promotional offers at any time. Other conditions may apply. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.