ARRIVE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Budapest - Arrive in Budapest, a city that spans both sides of the Danube River, established in 1873 when Buda and Óbuda on the right bank merged with Pest on the left bank. Known as “the Paris of Eastern Europe,” Budapest’s wide boulevards and turn-of-the-century architecture make it a cultural hub for writers, artists, and musicians. Transfer to your hotel and meet the director for a welcome dinner.

BUDAPEST | MATTHIAS CHURCH & FISHERMAN’S BASTION

Budapest - This morning, cross the Danube River with your private local guide to explore the Buda side of the city. Visit Matthias Church, the 13th-century coronation cathedral of Hungarian kings, and Fisherman’s Bastion, which offers stunning views of the city. Built in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque styles, the bastion is named after the guild of fishermen who defended this part of the city during the Middle Ages. Enjoy lunch at one of Buda’s most renowned restaurants. Spend your afternoon at leisure, relaxing in your luxurious accommodations or exploring this romantic city on your own, perhaps dining at one of Budapest’s fine restaurants. Choose one yourself or ask your private guide for recommendations.

BUDAPEST | ACROSS THE BRIDGE IN PEST

Budapest - Discover Pest with your private local guide, beginning with a private visit to the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, founded in 1875. Continue your city tour by viewing Heroes’ Square and stopping to see the Great Synagogue and St. Stephen’s Basilica, whose south tower houses Hungary’s largest bell. Then, visit the Central Market Hall to see the vast array of food and crafts available across its three floors, including cheeses, sausages, and other local specialties, and enjoy time at leisure for lunch on your own. Later, visit the Parliament Building before spending the rest of your afternoon at leisure. This evening, after dinner, embark on a private cruise of the romantic Danube to watch Budapest’s glittering lights drift by at night.

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA & VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Bratislava - Travel overland to Bratislava in a luxurious private transport, the capital of Slovakia, for a private guided walking tour of its old town and castle, once a jewel of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Stop at a famous UFO-themed local restaurant at the top of SNP bridge with picturesque views. Embark on a high-speed catamaran for a quick cruise along the Danube River to Vienna, Austria.

VIENNA | AUSTRIAN TREASURES

Vienna - Meet your private local guide for a walking tour of the magnificent Vienna. At the Hofburg Palace — former seat of emperors and current residence of the president of Austria — visit the Treasury to admire its glittering collection of imperial regalia. Then, continue to the Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Spend your afternoon at leisure. Dine at a local restaurant before attending a concert at the Mozarthaus Vienna, set in the historic house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived in the late 18th century.

VIENNA | VISIONS OF THE IMPERIAL CITY

Vienna - This morning, enjoy a private panoramic tour of Vienna, viewing the Prater and its Giant Ferris Wheel. See the Secession Building and the famous Hundertwasser House, and then visit the Belvedere Palace, where you will find many works by the brilliant and controversial symbolist artist Gustav Klimt, including The Kiss. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, try the famous Sacher or Strudel cake, and then tour Schönbrunn Palace, the former residence of Habsburg monarchs. Spend your evening at leisure.

POPICE, CZECH REPUBLIC | WINES OF A UNIQUE TERROIR

Sonberk - Travel to Prague in a luxurious private transport, stopping en route at the Sonberk winery in the Czech countryside for a tour and tasting of its signature vintages, followed by lunch. Continue to Prague, where you check in to your hotel, and then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

PRAGUE | HISTORY REMEMBERED

Prague - Today, with your private local guide, tour the city’s Castle District, starting with a private visit to the Baroque library halls of the Strahov Monastery to view its incredible frescoes. Then, admire the religious artifacts at the Loreto Chapel, a remarkable Baroque monument that remains a place of pilgrimage. Also, view the towering, Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, which houses the tombs of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors, including that of Wenceslas I, Duke of Bohemia — the legendary subject of the beloved Christmas carol “Good King Wenceslas.” Cross the famous Charles Bridge, an iconic landmark of Prague completed in 1402, to embark on a walking tour of Josefov, the city’s Jewish Quarter, which remained a walled ghetto until 1848. View the birthplace of Franz Kafka (part of the State Jewish Museum complex), best known for his existentialist novel The Metamorphosis. Proceed to visit the Old Jewish Cemetery, Europe’s oldest active synagogue, completed in 1270. Afterward, enjoy your evening at leisure.

PRAGUE | DESIGN YOUR DAY

Prague - Today, enjoy one of these activities.

Visit Tripartit gallery for a Glass Painting Workshop, and then explore the collections at the National Gallery.

Set out on a Foodie Walking Tour, savoring tastes of Czech cuisine, from pastries to goulash to beer.

Relax with a Spa Experience at your hotel, in a haven for the body and spirit, choosing from an array of treatments.

Spend your afternoon at leisure. Tonight, gather for a celebratory farewell dinner at a nearby local restaurant.

DEPART PRAGUE

Prague - Private transfer to the airport to board your flight home, or begin your post-tour extension.

• Private transportation
• Private local guides
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• All Fees and Taxes

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.