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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Buda Castle Hotel (4*) can be found at the heart of the castle district, one of Budapest's more elegant quarters on the Buda side of the city. The local area is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the historical streets, which were once the commercial and governmental centre of the city, provide a fascinating view of the city’s glorious past. Holy Trinity Square, Mathias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion are all a few steps from the hotel. The 25 rooms of the Hotel Buda Castle are all generously sized and elegantly furnished in a modern style. All enjoy such contemporary amenities as WiFi internet access, a laptop-size safe, a large flat-screen television and individually controlled air-conditioning. Rooms face onto either the quiet surrounding streets or the beautiful and tranquil interior courtyard. Breakfast is served in the Orangerie lounge, and the hotel also has a café and snack bar open daily until midnight.

Overnight at Buda Castle (4*).

Day 2 Budapest

Enjoy a visit to Matthias Church and The Fishermen’s Bastion. Located in the Buda’s Castle District, Matthias Church was originally built in 1015. Officially, named the Church of Our Lady, it is popularly named after the Hungarian king, Matthias Corvinus. Next is the Fishermen’s Bastion, built behind the Matthias Church between 1895 and 1902 with impressive towers, colonnades and embrasures. It is a great opportunity to admire and photograph the magnificent view over the city and the Danube. The tour takes a half a day tour (approx. 4 hours). Entrance fees to Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion are included in the tour price.

Overnight at Buda Castle (4*).

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 Best Western Premier Hotel Kaiserhof (4*) is centrally located on a quiet side street in the historic heart of Vienna. Here, you are only a short walk away from the Vienna State Opera, the Ringstrasse (Ring Street), the Naschmarkt market, and the luxury shops of the Kärntner Strasse and Ringstrassen Galerien mall. In their traditionally appointed rooms you will experience the historic feeling of imperial Vienna to the fullest. The friendly ambience – featuring cheery yellow and colorful fabrics – lends a Schönbrunn Palace flair, while everywhere you look, you will be reminded of Vienna’s glorious history. Have a classic Viennese breakfast of Kipferl (crescent rolls) and coffee, or choose from among numerous other delicacies. For your welness you can benefit from their private facilities such as: fitness room, steam bath, sauna and salarium.

Overnight at BW Premier Hotel Kaiserhof (4*).

Day 4 Vienna

Spend an enjoyable 3 hours exploring the city of Vienna today on a private tour which 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, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family. 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 Eugene. The tour takes 3 hours and includes the entrance fee to the Schonbrunn Palace.

Overnight at BW Premier Hotel Kaiserhof (4*).

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.

Rott Hotel (4*), consisting of two buildings, the newly refurbished Hotel Rott is located in the very centre of historical Prague by the "Little Square" (Malé námestí), adjoining the well-known Old Town Square (Staromestské námestí). It combines the historical atmosphere of original roman houses with ultra-modern amenities.

Overnight at Rott (4*).

Day 6 Prague

Enjoy a private half day tour of Prague. View the Golden Prague's historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, Charles Square, and 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 (HORLOGE) and apostles. The tour takes around 4 hours.

Overnight at Rott (4*).

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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