9 Days The Best of Central Europe - Berlin to Budapest - K0505

Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Vienna & Budapest


Day 1, Friday

Arrive in Berlin

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a welcome drink.


Day 2, Saturday

Day 2, Saturday

Berlin

Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B)


Day 3, Sunday

Day 3, Sunday

Berlin - Dresden - Prague

After breakfast, we take you to Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. (B)


Day 4, Monday

Day 4, Monday

Prague

After breakfast, we 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. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)


Day 5, Tuesday

Prague to Austria, Vienna

We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B)


Day 6, Wednesday

Day 6, Wednesday

Vienna

We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening enjoy the classical Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B)


Day 7, Thursday

Day 7, Thursday

Vienna to Hungary, Budapest

Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B,D)


Day 8, Friday

Day 8, Friday

Budapest

The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B)


Day 9, Saturday

Depart Budapest

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. (B)


Services Included:

  • First class hotels
  • Arrival transfer Zagreb airport to hotel on day 1
  • Departure transfer hotel to Split airport on day 9
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast, 1 dinner included
  • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
  • Licensed local guides
  • Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring
  • Service charges and hotel taxes
  • Admissions indicated in BOLD letters

 

NOTE: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.

 

Services Not Included:

  • Airfare & Departure taxes
  • Tips to guide/driver & hotel staff
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal extras and meals not mentioned above