Berlin's Brandenburg Gate marks the start of a journey through changing eras and cultures. This Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour includes Dresden before reaching Prague's old town and Budapest's Danube banks. Vienna closes the 9-day Central Europe itinerary with its imperial squares and grand avenues.
Day 1 (Tuesday) Berlin
When you arrive at Berlin airport, we will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or start exploring the German capital independently.
Day 2 (Wednesday) Berlin
After breakfast, we will begin a panoramic tour of Berlin to discover some of its best-known sights. The route takes in the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag parliament building, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz and Kurfürstendamm. Remains of the Berlin Wall recall the division of the city until 1989.
The afternoon is free, with the option to book an excursion to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 (Thursday) Berlin - Dresden - Prague (345 km)
After breakfast, we will head for Dresden, the capital of Saxony on the River Elbe. Enjoy some free time during our stop or book an optional guided visit through its historic centre, rebuilt after the Second World War.
We will then travel into the Czech Republic and reach Prague. A panoramic tour with a local guide takes in Old Town Square, the Town Hall and astronomical clock, the churches of Our Lady before Týn and St Nicholas, the Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square and the State Theatre.
Overnight in Prague. In the event of circumstances beyond our control, the sightseeing tour may take place on Friday.
Day 4 (Friday) Prague
After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Prague. You can return to the Old Town independently or discover more of the city on an optional excursion.
One option explores Castle Hill, with a visit inside St Vitus Cathedral and a route through the Golden Lane and Imperial Palace area. The excursion continues to the Church of Our Lady Victorious, home to the Infant Jesus of Prague, and ends at Charles Bridge. This optional visit is not included in the tour price. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 (Saturday) Prague - Bratislava - Budapest (533 km)
Following breakfast, we will set off via Brno for Bratislava. A short stop in the Slovak capital gives us time to explore its streets, look out for its popular sculptures and see St Martin's Church and St Michael's Gate.
We will continue into Hungary to reach Budapest. After arriving at the hotel, you will have some free time. An optional evening excursion offers views of the illuminated city from Gellért Hill and a cruise on the Danube. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 6 (Sunday) Budapest
After breakfast, a panoramic tour introduces us to Budapest on both banks of the Danube. In Buda, we will explore the Castle Hill area, home to the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion.
We will continue into Pest to see the Parliament building, Heroes' Square and St Stephen's Basilica. In the evening, you can book an optional Hungarian folklore dinner with local dishes and traditional dancing. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 (Monday) Budapest - Vienna (250 km)
After breakfast, we will travel into Austria and reach Vienna. Our included panoramic tour takes place on arrival, beginning in the imperial Hofburg quarter and taking in Heroes' Square and the Cathedral.
Along the Ringstrasse, we will see the Opera House, Parliament and City Hall before heading towards the Danube and the United Nations complex. We will stop by Belvedere Palace for views of its gardens and finish the route in the Opera House area.
Overnight at the hotel. For a musical evening, you can book an optional waltz concert featuring works by Strauss and Mozart in a Viennese palace.
Day 8 (Tuesday) Vienna
After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free to enjoy Vienna. Spend more time in the historic centre and explore its elegant avenues at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 (Wednesday) Vienna
After breakfast, our Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour comes to an end.