Winter Capitals of the Habsburg Empire
Included Features
- Roundtrip airfare New York – Prague and Budapest – New York in economy class (other departure cities are available with a supplement; airfare is subject to availability at the time of booking)
- Arrival transfer from Prague airport to the hotel
- 8-day/7-night guided tour featuring:
- Centrally Located First Class hotels:
- 3 nights in Prague
- 2 nights in Vienna
- 2 nights in Budapest
- Breakfast daily
- A Welcome Reception in Prague (hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink)
- A Farewell Dinner in Budapest (coffee or tea included)
- Airport taxes, hotel taxes and service charges
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach
- Professional English-Speaking Tour Director
- Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
- Admission included where indicated in bold letters
- Luggage handling at the hotels
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Departure transfer from Budapest to Budapest airport
Tour Spotlights
- Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture in Prague
- Vienna’s Imperial sights, coffee houses and music
- Budapest, city of thermal springs and fairytale beauty
Day 1, arrive in Prague, Sunday
Upon arrival in Prague, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to begin exploring. Tonight, your Tour Director is hosting a Welcome Reception and will introduce you to your fellow travelers and to the fascinating tour that awaits you. (WD)
Day 2, in Prague, Monday
This morning tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Optional tour: Visit of the Strahov monastery and its breweryDay 3, in Prague, Tuesday
Cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Optional tour: Dinner at the local restaurant with folklore performanceDay 4, to Vienna, Wednesday
Travel by motor-coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B)
Optional tour: Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s musicDay 5, in Vienna, Thursday
Start the day with a visit of St. Stephen’s Cathedral; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, and the Hofburg Palace. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Optional tour: Visit of the Schönbrunn with Apple Strudel ShowDay 6, to Budapest, Friday
Today, a journey to Budapest. The afternoon is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip an excellent Hungarian wine. (B)
Optional tour: Market tour with food tasting
Optional tour: Evening Danube cruiseDay 7, in Budapest, Saturday
Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, Royal Palace, and the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. In the evening, join your fellow travelers and your Tour Director for the Farewell Dinner with Csarda folk dance. (B, D)
Day 8, depart Budapest, Sunday
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Start Date End Date Per Person in Twin Notes:
- Rate in single room: $2,399
Hotels
- Prague: Adria
- Vienna: Kaiserhof
- Budapest: Radisson Blu Beke
Route for “Winter Capitals of the Habsburg Empire”
St. George's Basilica
Old Town Square in Prague
Astronomical clock at the Old Town square
Heroes Square
Matthias Church
Fisherman Bastion
Matthias Church
Charles Bridge
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