Multicountry

Join us on a wonderful nine day tour of Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.

 

 

Day 1    

VIENNA 
Arrival at airport and transfer to hotel.

 

Day 2    

VIENNA 
Join your local guide for a visit to the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace & gardens. See also St Charles'  Church and the baroque architecture of the Opera House, the magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence & Parliament building. Cafe's are an institution in Vienna; your guide points out some of the most famous and explains the history and important role they play in local culture. The afternoon is at leisure.

 

Day 3    

VIENNA - CESKY KRUMLOV (250km/3h)- PRAGUE (200km/2h30min)
Journey north to Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Time here to wander through the cobblestone traffic free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. Afterwards, enjoy a delightful drive through the Bohemian countryside to 'Golden' Prague" - so called for its gleaming gilded spires. This evening, choose from a selection of mouth watering menus on a special Dine-Around evening.

 

Day 4  

PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
Join your expert local guide for a sightseeing tour which begins with the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle & majestic St Vitus Cathedral. Descend to the Old Town, where the tour concludes at the fascinating Astronomical Clock in the city square. Later, there is time to shop for fine Bohemian crystal, Carlsbad porcelain or superb costume jewelry; treasures for which the Czech Republic is world-famous.

 

Day 5  

PRAGUE AT LEISURE
A full day at leisure to explore one of Europe's most enchanting cities. You may like to visit the Jewish quarter where the world's oldest synagogue still operates, or enjoy a pleasant walk across Charles Bridge to the cobbled streets of Mala Strana the "Lesser Town". Certainly take some time to admire the fairy tale architecture of this city that was once the medieval seat of the Holy Roman Empire.

 

Day 6    

PRAGUE - BRNO (200km/2h)- BRATISLAVA (150km/1h30min)
Drive through the wine-producing area of South Moravia to Brno. During your orientation tour, see the baroque Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul as well as the grim Spilberk Fortress, used as a jail by the Nazis during WWII. After crossing the Slovakian border, drive to the capital of Bratislava. Upon arrival, view the presidential palace before taking a leisurely walk through the Old Town, stopping at the medieval Town Hall. Also ascend to the imposing 9th century castle, perched high above the Danube, for panoramic views over three countries.

 

Day 7    

BRATISLAVA - ESZTERGOM (200km/2h)- SZENTENDRE (50km/1h)- BUDAPEST (20km/30min)
Skirt the foothills of the Little Carpathian Mountains before crossing the Danube at Komarom to enter Hungary. Stop a while in Esztergom, former capital of Hungary, for a visit to the splendid cathedral. Then continue to Visegrad, where the castle walls & Solomon's Tower are all that remain of the town's regal splendour. Walk up to the Citadel for breath-taking views across the Danube Bend. A fascinating drive along the Danube leads you to the picturesque riverside village of Szentendre. This community has long been the haunt of artists, enchanted by its brightly coloured houses & quaint churches. The remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum, announce your arrival in Budapest.

 

Day 8    

BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING
Begin your included sightseeing tour with a view across the Danube from the lofty Citadel atop Gellert Hill. Then ascend to the heart of Buda`s Castle District to visit Matthias Church and take in the vista of the immense Parliament building from the Fisherman's Bastion. Cross the Danube to the Pest district to visit Heroes Square and Andrassy Boulevard. The afternoon is set aside for you to shop or explore at your own pace.

 

Day 9    

BUDAPEST AIRPORT

Transfer to the airport.