Day 1
International flight to Budapest. Dinner. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 2
Morning: sightseeing of Budapest
We visit the Buda Castle district with its numerous courtyards of the Royal Palace and a picturesque old town area. We also see St. Mathias Church and the famous Fishermen’s Bastion. Afterwards, we visit Pest – the famous Vaci Street, The Square of the Heroes and the Basilica of St. Istvan, the patron saint of Hungary.
Lunch.
Afternoon: time at leisure
Dinner with folklore show and overnight in Budapest.
Day 3
Morning: trip to Szentendre
Szentendre is a town beautifully located at the bend of the Danube River, about 25 km from Budapest. It is a wonderful town of artists and craftsmen, founded in the 14th c by the refugees from the Balkans. Strolling around we look at the old orthodox churches, tiny streets with numerous boutiques and workshops of the local artists. Departure to Bratislava.
Afternoon: walking tour of Bratislava
We visit the capital of Slovakia – the guided tour starts at the Bratislava castle with its magnificent view of the town and surrounding countryside. Than we continue the visit of the Old Town – with the St. Martin’s Cathedral, old Town Hall, Primate´s Palace, President´s Palace, Michael´s Tower and the National Theatre.
Dinner and overnight in Bratislava.
Day 4
Morning: Coach transfer to Vienna. Sightseeing of Vienna.
We enjoy the sightseeing of Vienna. We go along the famous Ring Strasse lined up with the impressive monuments: the Parliament, Opera House, the Town Hall and the Museums Quartier. We walk around the Hofburg Palace quarter with its numerous courtyards and statues, following the imperial history of the capital. We also discover the highlights if the Old Town: the Main Square and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Lunch.
Afternoon: time at leisure
Dinner and overnight in Vienna.
Day 5
Morning: Legends and Vineyards tour (full day in Wachau Valley)
We tour around the beautiful Wachau valley famous for tiny picturesque towns, vineyards and old legends. We visit medieval towns of Krems, Durnstein and the magnificent monastery of Melk, one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Europe. Tour includes boat cruise on the Danube river from Splitz to Melk – enjoy panoramic views! Return to Vienna. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6
Morning: Coach transfer to Prague via Cesky Krumlov.
We visit Cesky Krumlov – one of the most beautiful towns in Europe, picturesquely located on the Valtava River. We discover all its highlights: the castle, the city arms with its five-leaved rose, medieval streets and stone townhouses. Late arrival to Prague. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7
Morning: Golden Prague – tour of the Old Town
We see the beautiful Main Market Square with the famous Orloj clock, church of St. Mary’s at Tyn, and the magnificent Gothic Charles’ Bridge – the pride of Prague. We also visit the Hradczany district with the magnificent Royal Castle , impressive medieval St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane inhabited in the past by royal alchemists. Lunch.
Afternoon: time at leisure
Dinner and overnight in Prague.
Day 8
Morning: Coach transfer to the airport. Departure from Prague.