Visit the capitals of Habsburg Monarchy once the second most powerful empire in Europe. From Prague, the "baroque capital" of Europe with Royal Hradcani to Vienna, the capital of the Empire, and classic music capital of the world, to Budapest, the "Pearl of Danube". Visit the art galleries in Prague, explore majestic Schoenbrunn Palace and Gardens, and admire Royal Buda, nestled above the Danube River.
9 Days
4 Cities
Day-1. DEPARTURE CITY - PRAGUE: Overnight flight to Prague.
Day-2. PRAGUE: Arrival Prague early afternoon and transfer to your centrally located hotel next to the main square. After a short refreshment break join your tour director on walking tour along Vltava River and Charles Bridge. Dinner in original Czech eatery.
Day-3. PRAGUE: Guided tour of Czech capital. See / visit: Prague Castle, Hradcani Pedestrian Zone, Lesser Town full of winding, narrow streets. Then cross the Charles Bridge, to visit to the Jewish Quarter, one of the largest Jewish settlements in Europe, St. Nikolas Church, Spanish Synagogue and Old Jewish Cemetery.
Day-4. BOHEMIA: Journey through Bohemia. Visit Hluboka Castle, the most beautiful baroque castle in Europe with amazing woodwork. Then to Cesky Kumlov, world renown UNESCO Heritage City with great Castle, well preserved medieval streets, and houses restored in the old fashioned way. Overnight in Cesky Kumlov
Day-5. CESKY KUMLOV-VIENNA: Morning departure for ride through Czech and Austrian countryside. Arrival Vienna early afternoon and take a panoramic tour along the Ring. See: Museum of Fine Art, State Opera House, the City Hall, Parliament, Imperial Palace, Votava Kirche, Haas Hause, Danube Canal and Uranium. Then join the local guide for a walking tour of the former capital of the Habsburg Monarchy. See / visit: the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben, Fleisch Markt and Koerntner Strasse, the shopping artery of the city. Then to your hotel located next to pedestrian zone and St. Stephens Cathedral.
Day-6. VIENNA: Visit Schoenbrunn, the most beautiful of all royal palaces in Europe with its huge parks, fountains and gardens. The castle was also known as the place where a young Mozart gave his first music concert at the age of six. Free afternoon for individual activities. How about to visit Prater, the oldest amusement park in the Europe, or walk along Danube River or find Bacchus the best pancake shop in Europe or just relax along Maria Hilfe Strasse.
Day-7. VIENNA - BUDAPEST: Morning transfer to Budapest. Upon arrival, join the local guide for walking tour of Buda, the hill area of the city known as the "royal town". See/visit: the Castle District, Buda Castle, the Church of St. Matthew, Fisherman's Bastion , Citadella Fortress and Gellert Hill. Then cross the Danube, and accommodation in your hotel in Vaci pedestrian zone, the main shopping artery of the city. Later, join your tour director on walking tour along Danube River. Dinner in original Magyar eatery with gypsy music.
Day-8. BUDAPEST: Join your tour director on walking tour of Pesta, known as the "lower town" Visit: Cathedral of St. Stephen, the Parliament and the Hero's Square. Then visit the "market" unique structure built almost 200 years ago where you can find a huge selection of Hungarian souvenirs and dishes prepared on site. Some free time in the afternoon. We suggest to you to visit Szeceny Bath, the restored mineral bath built in Roman time.
Day-9. DEPARTURE
Our Tour hotels are never far from where you need to go. We choose only the best hotels in centralized locations so you can get on with your tour.
With every group tour we provide you will see all the best attractions and some you might not even know. These attractions are just steps away from your hotel:
Hradcani Castle - St. Vit Cathedral - Jewish Quarter - Old Town - Powder Tower - Kar's Bridge - Lesser Town - Hofburg - St. Stephen's Cathedral - Votava Church - Buda Castle - St. Mathias - Fisherman Bastion - Hero's Park
Your tour is important to us and we provide the most inclusive tour possible. This student group tour includes the following: