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Germany, Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary in 11 days - Capitals of Central Europe - SUPERIOR BY BUS
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Exoticca
4.5 | Great
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Duration | 10 days | 11 days |
Price From | $ 1,959 | $ 1,999 |
Price Per Day | $ 196 | $ 182 |
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Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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9 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners |
10 breakfasts. |
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Prague is an enchanting city of bridges, cathedrals, gilded towers and domes on the banks of the Valta River. Tour the Old city, the famous Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church and the Jewish Quarter. Cross the Valta River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, St Geroge Basilica and Daliborka Tower. Experience Vienna’s charm, the Hofburg Palace, seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Belvedere Palace. Explore Prater amusement park and St Stephen’s Cathedral. Experience the full majesty of Central Europe with a stay in Budapest. Tour the Parliament and National Assembly. Enjoy the frenetic energy of Vaci Utca for browsing and shopping. On your last day sightseeing will include Castle Hill’s 13th century Matthias Church, Bastian and the Royal Palace. |
Get to know the magical cities and charming culture of Central Europe! Unearth the history of bohemian Berlin, a melting pot of cultures. In Prague, stroll through the fairytale streets of this 'City of a Hundred Spires' before discovering the artistic legacy of enchanting Vienna. Finally, explore the Hungarian capital of Budapest, on the banks of the River Danube. |
Day 1: Prague
Meals: Dinner
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant.
Day 2: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
A morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight enjoy an opera performance.
Day 3: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
This morning tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Ghetto, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and other sites of this captivating city. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Day 4: Prague/ Vienna
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz". The rest of the day is free.You have free time to start discovering the citys delights. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant.
Day 5: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided morning tour will include a visit to the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the United Nations buildings, St. Stephens Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the citys imperial history. This afternoon you are free to explore this beautiful city. This evening, enjoy an evening concert featuring Strauss and Mozart music.
Day 6: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast
This morning take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Day 7: Vienna / Budapest
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast journey eastbound by motor coach on a first class train to Budapest, better known as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival at your hotel the rest of your day is at leisure.
Day 8: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Day 9: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your sightseeing tour will focus on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fishermans Bastian and Royal Palace. The rest of your day is at leisure. Enjoy Budapest at your own pace. This evening, enjoy dinner at a typical csarda restaurant.
Day 10: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
* In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted
*Homeric Tours will provide competitive airfares from USA in conjuction with your tour request.
Day 1: US - Night on board
Arrive at your US departure airport ready to board a flight to Berlin, the Germany capital. Night on board.* * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Day 2: Berlin
Touch down in Berlin, the stylish and historic German capital. Get settled at the hotel and, if time allows, get to know the city at your leisure. Overnight stay in Berlin.
Day 3: Berlin
Tuck into a hearty German breakfast at the hotel and set off on an exciting panoramic city tour of East and West Berlin, to uncover the history and sights of the capital! Take an iconic photo at the majestic Brandenburg Gate, visit the poignant Holocaust Memorial and stroll along the leafy Unter den Linden Avenue. Discover Museum Island, the Red Town Hall, the Nikolai Quarter. Trace the turbulent history of the city at Checkpoint Charlie and see the fragmented remains of the Berlin Wall, noticing the contrasts between the different sides of the city. See the Forum of Culture and the idyllic Tiergarten Park. Potsdamer Platz shows you a modern side of the city before you spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. It's time for a well-deserved German beer after a day of sightseeing! Overnight stay in Berlin.
Day 4: Berlin
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day exploring Berlin at your leisure. Why not visit the brilliant amazing cultural treasures at Museum Island or spend the day exploring the flower gardens of the Tiergarten. Overnight stay in Berlin.
Day 5: Berlin - Prague
Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer to the bus station to catch a shared bus to the Czech capital of Prague, a journey of around 5 hours. Arrive in Prague, known for its fairytale old town, lively nightlife and nicknamed the 'City of a Hundred Spires'. Self-transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Alternatively, enjoy an optional excursion to Kozel Brewery, the home of the most famous Czech beer! Overnight stay in Prague
Day 6: Prague
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a city tour of Prague, nicknamed the 'Golden City'. See the famous Powder Tower and explore the Old Town. Reach Old Town Square home to the famous Astronomical Clock, one of the most popular sights in Prague, and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn. Finish the tour at the iconic Charles Bridge. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore the sights and sample the local cuisine at your own pace. Overnight stay in Prague.
Day 7: Prague - Vienna
After breakfast at the hotel self-transfer to the bus station to catch a shared bus to Vienna, a journey of around 4.5 hours. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Bohemia and Moravia towards Austria and its capital, Vienna. Arrive in Vienna, an imperial city famed for its artistic legacy and for being the home town of Mozart and Beethoven. Self-transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. We recommend heading to the historic centre to enjoy the charming atmosphere. During the summer the riverbanks come alive with lively bars and restaurants, so be sure to check this out if the weather is pleasant. Overnight stay in Vienna.
Day 8: Vienna
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, soaking up the cultural sights of Vienna at your leisure. Overnight stay in Vienna
Day 9: Vienna - Budapest
Breakfast at the hotel. Catch a shared bus this morning to travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a journey of around 3 hours. After enjoying the changing landscapes of the Danube Delta arrive in Budapest and self-transfer to the hotel. The city is famously divided in two by the River Danube Buda and Pest, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Overnight stay in Budapest
Day 10: Budapest
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off on an enthralling guided tour of Budapest, beginning with Heroes Square, the largest and most impressive in the city and an emblem of Pest's Golden Era. Next, see the National Opera Theatre and the amazing Parliament building, a true icon of the city on the banks of the Danube. Continue the tour across the river, in the Castle District, where you can enjoy the sweeping views from Castle Hill and the amazing architecture of the Fisherman's Bastion. Cross Margaret Bridge to visit the Király Baths before ending the tour at the oldest and most photographed bridge in the city, the glorious Chain Bridge. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Budapest.
Day 11: Budapest
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Budapest. Why not take in the views from Fisherman's Bastion or stroll along the riverside promenade. Overnight stay in Budapest.
Day 12: Budapest - US
Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your journey through Central Europe to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.