Vienna, Prague & Budapest: The Imperial Capitals of Central Europe

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Join a Grand City Tour of Vienna, visiting key landmarks along the historic Ringstrasse Boulevard — including the State Opera House, Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, Austrian Parliament, National Theatre, City Hall, University, Votive Church, and Urania Observatory.

● Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. Explore its royal halls and lush gardens.

● See the elegant Belvedere Palace, home to Gustav Klimt’s masterpiece The Kiss.

● The tour concludes near the Opera House; spend the afternoon exploring Vienna at your own pace.

● Overnight stay in Vienna.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Embark on a full-day tour to Salzburg, traveling through the scenic Salzkammergut Lake District and charming towns like Gmunden.

● Upon arrival, explore Salzburg’s old town and enjoy lunch at leisure.

● Visit major attractions including Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozarteum, Festival Halls, Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace, and Mirabell Gardens.

● Return to Vienna in the evening and relax at your hotel.

● Overnight stay in Vienna.

● Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

● Transfer to the station for your scenic train journey to Prague (approx. 4 hours).

● Upon arrival, meet your tour manager for assistance with hotel transfer and check-in.

● Spend the evening exploring Prague’s cobbled streets and riverside cafes.

● Overnight stay in Prague.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Begin a guided city tour of Prague, exploring its most iconic landmarks:

○ State Opera, National Museum, and Wenceslas Square

○ Charles Square and Prague Castle

○ Walk through the Castle Courtyards to admire St. Vitus Cathedral

○ Continue to the Old Town Square, home to the famous Astronomical Clock and its hourly show of Apostles

● The afternoon is free for leisure — explore Prague’s cafes, markets, or take a sunset stroll along the Charles Bridge.

● Overnight stay in Prague.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Check out and transfer to the station for your train journey to Budapest.

● Arrive in Hungary’s capital and transfer to your hotel.

● The evening is yours to relax or explore the Danube promenade.

● Overnight stay in Budapest.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Join a comprehensive city tour starting from Chain Bridge, passing the Hungarian Parliament, and crossing the Margaret Bridge into Buda.

● Explore the Castle District, including Matthias Church and Fishermen’s Bastion for breathtaking views over the city.

● Continue to Gellért Hill (Citadel) for panoramic vistas of Budapest.

● Cross back to the Pest side to see:

○ Central Market Hall

○ Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe

○ City Park, Heroes’ Square, and Andrássy Avenue

○ Pass the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica

● Gain insights into Hungary’s rich 1,000-year history throughout the tour.

● Spend the evening at leisure — perhaps enjoy a Danube dinner cruise or visit the city’s famous thermal baths.

● Overnight stay in Budapest.

● Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

● Transfer to the station for your train back to Vienna.

● Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time for shopping or a farewell stroll through the city’s grand boulevards.

● Overnight stay in Vienna.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Check out and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your onward journey.

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