Itinerary

Day 1 Budapest

Budapest was originally two cities on each side of one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube River – Buda, the older, more graceful part, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings, and Pest, the commercial center. In Buda, Gellért Hill gives a wonderful view of the city, river and mountains. On the hill is the Citadella fort, the Royal Palace which houses the National Gallery, the rampart of Halászbástya (Fisherman’s Bastion), so called because it was the duty of the city’s fishermen to protect the northern side of the Palace during the Middle Ages, and the great Mátyás Templom (church) with its multicolored tiled roof. On the Pest side are the Parliament; the Hungarian National Museum, containing remarkable treasures ranging from the oldest skull found in Europe to Franz Liszt’s gold baton; the Belvárosi Templom, Hungary’s oldest church, dating from the 12th century, the Museum of Fine Arts housing European paintings and the Ethnographic Museum. Margaret Island, connected to both Buda and Pest by bridges, is a park with a sports stadium, swimming pool, spas, a rose garden and fountains. Budapest has about 100 hot springs.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

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The Hotel Corvin (3*) is a beautiful three-star hotel located close to the city center. It is situated in a quiet street in one of the capital’s fastest developing areas, surrounded by historical buildings. The hotel is approximately twelve miles from the International Airport and is within easy access to various forms of public transportation, making it easy to explore the city and its surrounding areas. The hotel offers its guests 42 spacious and comfortable guestrooms, each with elegant décor and stylish furnishings. Guests can dine on international, as well as local dishes at the on-site restaurant and enjoy a cocktail at the hotel bar. The city center is just a short stroll away.

Overnight at Corvin (3*).

Day 2 Budapest

Tour the city's main sites with a stop at the House of Parliament (Holy Hungarian Crown) – Take the opportunity to visit of the impressive House of Parliament- Hungary’s largest building. Visit the magnificent neo-gothic Parliament with a guide through the splendid session room and the impressive staircase.

Overnight at Corvin (3*).

Day 3 Vienna

Vienna is situated in the northeast with the Danube River running through the northern suburbs of the city. The Ringstrasse forms the boundary of the elegant First District, with its fine architecture, shops and hotel.  The Hapsburgs who ruled the country for six centuries resided in the Hofburg where the Kaiser-Apartments (Imperial Apartments) and the Crown Jewels are now open to the public. The Spanish Riding School in the Hofburg where the famous white Lipizzaner stallions perform finely executed dressage manoeuvres to Viennese classical music is very popular with tourists. Schloss Schönbrunn, can be compared with Versailles; its landscaped park is also home to the world’s oldest zoo. There are more than 50 museums open to the public, including the Natural History Museum, the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of the 20th Century, the Museum of Modern Art, the Museums quarter, the Künstlerhaus, the Clock and Watch Museum and the Technology Museum.

Train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Enjoy a scenic train ride from Budapest to Vienna. The trip takes around 3.5 hours.

Take a train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver in Vienna.

The Austria Wien Hotel (3*) is directly situated in the historical centre of Vienna, only a few steps away from St. Stephen's Cathedral. The Imperial Palace Hofburg with its Congress Centre, the Vienna State Opera, the renewed Viennese Museums as well as the exclusive shopping streets Kärntnerstraße and Graben can all be reached easily with short walks through the typical old Viennese side streets of the city centre. The accomodations are stylish and meticulously and lovingly designed, leaving no aspect of modern comfort for you to miss out on. You can relax in their quietly located terrace with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or in their lounge rooms, furnished in Biedermeier style. Here you’ll also find a free highspeed internet terminal, a free wireless LAN (WI-FI) hotspot and a 5-language cable television at your disposal.

Overnight at Austria Wien (3*).

Day 4 Vienna

The tour will provide an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse admire numerous magnificent buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. The highlight of the tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace. In this former summer residence of the Habsburg family lived e.g. Maria Theresia. The MAK shows applied and contemporary art in temporary exhibitions as well as in its unique permanent and study collections. On the way back to the opera pass by the Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugen. Entrance fee to Schonbrunn Palace included.

Overnight at Austria Wien (3*).

Day 5 Prague

Prague is picturesquely located on the banks of the Vltava (Moldau) River, and has always played an important part in the history of Europe. The ‘Paris of the East’ is noted for its magnificent architecture with the city’s historical center being listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

Take a train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver in Vienna.

Enjoy a train ride from Vienna to Prague. The ride takes around five hours.

Train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.

The recently opened and elegant Atos Hotel (3*), has an excellent location near Prague’s city center, only 15 minutes on foot from Prague's main boulevard, Wenceslas square and 10 minutes from the underground station. Several tram lines provide easy access to the most famous tourist sights of the Czech metropolis. The property offers stylishly furnished rooms, a lobby bar and the Meduzzy restaurant, serving Greek and Italian cuisine. Begin your day with a delicious complimentary breakfast and set off on a walking tour of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Overnight at Atos (3*).

Day 6 Prague

During the city tour, you will be given all the basic information about Golden Prague's historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the Charles Square, Prague Castle. Walk around the Castle courtyards, where amongst other things, you will have the opportunity to see St. Vitus Cathedral. Your private guide will take you across the Vltava to the Old Town, St. Nicholas church, the Týn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock (The Prague Orloj) and apostles. The tour ends not far from the modern city centre. The tour doesn't include the entrance fees to the castle. Departure: Daily

A bus will take you from the Powder Tower to the Vltava River where an air-conditioned pleasure boat awaits you. You will receive a welcome aperitif, while a cold and hot buffet with a wide choice of dishes will be available. Accompanied by pleasant music, you will be taken on a three hours cruise along the Vltava, offering fantastic views of the river, lined by well-lit historic monuments such. You will then be taken on a short bus tour of other romantic places in Golden Prague. The tour ends on Republic Square. Dinner is included in the tour price.

Overnight at Atos (3*).

Day 7 Prague

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from Prague airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.

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