Prague, Vienna and Budapest

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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 dinner to kick off your holiday.

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. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience -  an educational lecture with a local bee expert. Spend the afternoon admiring the spectacular cityscape on your own.

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.

Day 4

Journey to Slovak Bratislava and on to Vienna Make Travel Matter

Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava, passing its quaint Old Town, before continuing your journey to Vienna – our home for the next three nights.

Admire the city's musical talents and consider attending a Viennese concert.

Day 5

Explore Vibrant Vienna Dive Into Culture

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 Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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.

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.

Day 7

Onwards to Budapest

Cross the hilly Transdanubia region – its orchards and vineyards providing a picturesque backdrop – as you continue along the path of the Danube and stop in the former trade-route town of Győr.

Amble along Baross Gábor Street and admire the Baroque façade, before continuing to the romantic city of Budapest where we will spend the next two nights. 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.

Day 8

See the Sights of Budapest Connect with Locals

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. 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.

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.

Day 10

Farewell Budapest

We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable trip.

Dining Summary

3 Dinner (D)

9 Breakfast (B)

Be My Guest

Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and the story of their winery that dates back to the 19th century.

Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and the story of their winery that dates back to the 19th century.

Dive Into Culture

Vienna: Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public has access.

Iconic Experience

Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed Astronomical Clock that attracts onlookers each hour.

Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city centre. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower.

Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.

Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest. 

Győr: Spend the day enjoying the scenic landscapes of Győr.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Prague: Join Jindřiška Hinge for a fun workshop on beekeeping and the rooftop bee projects in Prague. Explore bee foraging habitats, learn about bee-flower relationships, honey bee products, and the impact of climate change on bee health. Discover how these pollinators influence this magical city while enjoying herbal tea with honey from rooftop bees. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Must-see Highlights

VIP Admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna

Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, and the old Hungarian capital of Esztergom

View the Castle and Old Town of Bratislava, the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and the Parliament Building in Budapest

See St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera House in Vienna

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