Prague, Vienna & Budapest
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| Duration: | 10 days / 9 nights |
| Routing: | Prague – Vienna – Budapest |
Day 1, Friday: Prague
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2, Saturday: Prague
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 balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
Day 3, Sunday: Prague
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St. Vitus Cathedral. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
Day 4, Monday: Prague – Vienna
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”. The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B,D)
Day 5, Tuesday: Vienna
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Day 6, Wednesday: Vienna
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 7, Thursday: Vienna – Budapest
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)
Day 8, Friday: Budapest
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. 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 column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 9, Saturday: Budapest
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B,D)
Day 10, Sunday: Budapest
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Tour Includes:
• Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport at start & end of tour
• 9 nights first class hotels
• Service charges & hotel taxes
• Breakfast Daily (B)
• Dinner with folklore in Prague
• Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna
• Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical Csarda restaurant in Budapest
• Opera performance in Prague
• Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
• Inter-city travel by Air-conditioned motor-coach
• Professional Tour Escort – English speaking*
• Luggage handling
Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany & St Vitus Cathedral
• Vienna: Hofburg Palace & Kunsthistorische Museum
• Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion & Coronation Church
Hotels:
• Prague: Majestic Plaza (F) or similar
• Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Park Royal (F) or similar
• Budapest: Intercontinental (F) or similar
| Per Person NZ$ | Twin Share | Single |
| Apr 27 May 11, 25 Jun 08, 22 Jul 06, 20 Aug 03, 17 Sep 07, 14, 21 Oct 05, 12, 26 | 2,775 | 3,880 |
All prices are subject to amendment any time
