Follow the history of Central Europe's capitals on this Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour. The Prague Astronomical Clock, Budapest's Danube panoramas and Vienna's imperial quarter give each city its own character. This 7-day imperial cities itinerary starts in Prague, continues to Budapest and ends in Vienna.
Day 1 (Thursday) Prague
We will meet you on arrival at Prague airport and transfer you to your hotel. A panoramic tour of Prague with a local guide provides your first introduction to the Czech capital.
Explore Old Town Square, with the Town Hall and its astronomical clock, and see the churches of Our Lady before Týn and St Nicholas. The Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square and the State Theatre complete this first look at the city. Overnight at the hotel. In the event of circumstances beyond our control, the sightseeing tour may move to Friday.
Day 2 (Friday) Prague
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to see more of Prague or relax. You can also book an optional visit to Castle Hill to discover another side of the city's history.
The excursion visits the interior of St Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane and the Imperial Palace area, followed by the Church of Our Lady Victorious and its famous Infant Jesus of Prague. The route ends at Charles Bridge. This excursion is optional and costs extra. Overnight in Prague.
Day 3 (Saturday) Prague - Bratislava - Budapest (533 km)
After breakfast, we will travel via Brno to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. During a short stop, there will be time to walk through its streets, see its sculptures and discover landmarks such as St Martin's Church and St Michael's Gate.
We will then continue to Budapest for our overnight stay. You will have some free time and the option to book an evening excursion combining views from Gellért Hill with a boat trip on the Danube.
Day 4 (Sunday) Budapest
Following breakfast at the hotel, we will explore Budapest on a panoramic tour of both riverbanks. On the Buda side, Castle Hill is home to the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion.
Across the river in Pest, the route includes 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 5 (Monday) Budapest - Vienna (250 km)
After breakfast, we will set off for Vienna. On arrival, our included panoramic tour explores the city's imperial heritage through the Hofburg quarter, Heroes' Square and the Cathedral.
We will follow the Ringstrasse past the Opera House, Parliament and City Hall, before heading towards the Danube and the United Nations complex. A stop by Belvedere Palace offers views of its gardens. The tour finishes in the Opera House area.
Overnight in Vienna. You can round off the day with an optional waltz concert in a Viennese palace, featuring music by Strauss and Mozart.
Day 6 (Tuesday) Vienna
After breakfast, enjoy a full free day in Vienna. Revisit your favourite places, stroll through the historic centre or explore the city's elegant avenues at your own pace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 (Wednesday) Vienna
After breakfast at the hotel, our seven-day Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour comes to an end.
Important: the order of the itinerary may change while retaining the included visits and services.