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Overview
We've brought together Central-Eastern Europe's must-see cities — Budapest , Vienna, Prague, Bratislava— for an eye-opening eight days adventure.
Our most popular package for Central Europe! Visit Prague (`The City of a Hundred Spires` with 1,000 years of art and architecture); Vienna (City of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, pastries, and wine with stately streets and Baroque palaces) Bratislava, a cosmopolitan city of Baroque palaces and stunning churches and Budapest.
• 4 nights in Budapest
• 1 night in Vienna
• 1 night in Prague
• 1 night in Bratislava
• Explore twin city Budapest, with its style and traditional thermal baths
• Visit the artist village of Hungary -Szentendre-on a half day
• Have an evening river cruise on the Danube
• See the Ringstrasse buildings in Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg
Palace
• Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague
• See the Charles Bridge's blackened statues and Old Town Square's
• Pay an en-route visit to cosmopolitan Bratislava
Description
Day 1: Arrival day, check in to your hotel in Budapest.
Stop At: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest, 1185 Hungary
Upon arrival at Budapest airport our driver will be waiting for you at the arrival hall showing a sign in his hands with your name. You will have a smoothie drive to your hotel.
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Budapest in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 2: Enjoy a 5 hours long private guided tour.Then have some free time to explore Váci street and the Central Market hall.
Stop At: Fisherman's Bastion, Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary
As the part of the walking tour of the castle district you will have the chance to see the lovely view of the city from here.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Matthias Church, Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014 Hungary
As the part of the walking tour in the castle district you will hear the great history of the church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
Here we walk around the building and you will hear its history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Szechenyi Lanchid, Szechenyi Lanchid, Budapest 1051 Hungary
During the trip learn about the history of Szechenyi Chain Bridge, the first permanent connection across the Danube between Buda and Pest.
Stop At: St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary
Admire one of the most famous sightseeing point of Budapest as a guided indoor tour of the building.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue, Next to City Park in the VI. District, Budapest 1062 Hungary
Heroe's square is the largest square in Budapest. The Millennium Monument in the middle of the square was erected to commemorate the 1000-year-old history of Hungary. You will see the statues of kings and hear a perfect introduction from our guide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Citadel, Citadella setany 1, Gellerthegy, Budapest 1118 Hungary
We visit the Citadel building and the Liberty statue on the top of the Gellert hill, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Budapest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), Vajdahunyad var, Varosliget, Budapest 1146 Hungary
Along the stop in the city park area we will pass the famous Vajdahunyad castle.
Stop At: Andrassy Avenue, Andrassy ut, Budapest 1061 Hungary
The tour drives you along Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, an elegant boulevard in the city center. Sights, attractions, restaurants, and cafes in the Andrassy ut area.
Stop At: Central Market Hall, Vamhaz korut, 1-3, Budapest 1093 Hungary
During the guided tour you will hear the history of the building.
Stop At: Danube River, Budapest Hungary
Admire the sights of Budapest from a scenic evening cruise on the Danube River with a drink in your hand.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Budapest in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 3: We drive you to the most famous city of Hungary, to a nice village called Szentendre, afternoon enjoy the thermal spa.
Stop At: Main Square (Fo ter), Szentendre Hungary
Wander around the narrow streets of the Baroque Old Town
Admire the main attractions of the famous artist village, which was built on medieval ruins
Hear about the its history during your walking tour from our professional guide
Opportunity for souvenir shopping
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146 Hungary
For the rest of the day we recommend you to visit (optional) Szechenyi Spa and relax in the largest public bath of Budapest and enjoy 18 indoor and outdoor pools for a couple of hours.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Budapest in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 4: We drive you to Vienna, where after checking into your hotel you get a great private tour in the center of Vienna.
Stop At: Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), Burgring 7, Maria Theresien Platz, Vienna 1010 Austria
It is one of the most important natural history museums worldwide.
Stop At: Wiener Staatsoper, Opernring 2, Vienna 1010 Austria
As one of the world’s foremost opera houses, the Vienna State Opera is an exceptional institution artistically as well as in terms of architecture.
Stop At: Ringstrasse, Vienna Austria
The Vienna Ringstrasse is one of the most striking ensembles of architecture in the city and a fundamental part of the World Heritage Site, the “historic centre of Vienna”. Admire all the sights here such as the Parliament, City hall, Museum of Natural History Vienna, Vienna state Opera and the Burgtheater.
Stop At: Schonbrunner Gardens, Maxingstrasse 13b, Vienna 1130 Austria
Discover the Gardens of Schönbrunn! Experience a tour of the Great Parterre, the Angel Fountain, the many statues and more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Schonbrunn Palace, Schlosstrasse 47, Vienna 1130 Austria
The Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, in Vienna. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in the country. Here you will have a great interior visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mariahilfer Strasse, Vienna Austria
Everyone coming to Vienna will once visit Mariahilferstraße, as it is one of the largest streets of Vienna. It is full of stores, boutiques and all the big international brands have their flagship stores on Mariahilferstraße. Free time here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, Vienna 1010 Austria
The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty rulers and today serves as the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Vienna in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 5: We drive you to Prague, where after checking into your hotel you get a great private tour in the center of Prague.
Stop At: Staroměstská radnice, Staroměstské nám. 1/3, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
Old Town Square draws the greatest number of visitors in Prague as it boasts meticulously preserved buildings and monuments: the Church of Our Lady in front of Tyn, The Old Town City Hall and the Baroque church St. Nicolas. One building that truly dominates the square is the Old Town City Hall. In 1410 the astronomical clock was added to the Hall with a chronometer and the zodiac below; this clock is a worldwide attraction and one of the signature stops on your visit to Prague. Hundreds of people gather at the start of every hour to see the elaborate installation with its centerpiece, the 12 apostles rotating inside the clock.
The city government is long gone from the Old Town City Hall; it is now used for tourism and is the most famous place is Prague to get married. If you climb the tower you can enjoy truly breathtaking views of the square and see why Prague is called the city of 1000 spires.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Charles Bridge, Karluv Most, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
Charles Bridge is a stone Gothic bridge that connects the Old Town and Lesser Town (Malá Strana).There is a tower standing on each end of the bridge. The beautiful Charles Bridge is one of the most visited sights in Prague.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague 11908 Czech Republic
Prague Castle, listed with the rest of the historic center of Prague as a UNESCO world heritage site, is considered to be the largest ancient castle complex in the world. Several churches, palaces, towers, halls, and other buildings within Prague Castle are open to visitors.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: St. Vitus Cathedral, III. Nadvori 48/2, Prague Castle, Prague 11901 Czech Republic
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture and is the largest and most important church in the country.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Prague in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 6: After breakfast half day free time in Prague, early afternoon we drive you to Bratislava.
Stop At: Prague Astronomical Clock, Staroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
After breakfast enjoy your free time in the heart of Prague. Stroll around the streets, do some shopping.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Bratislava in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 7: Enjoy a private all day city tour in Bratislava, by the evening you arrive to Budapest.
Stop At: Primates' Palace (Primacialny palac), Primacialne namestie 1, Bratislava 81101 Slovakia
The Primate's Palace is a neoclassical palace in the Old Town of Bratislava the capital of Slovakia.Considered as one the most beautiful buildings in Bratislava for its pale pink and white exterior.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bratislava Old Town, Bratislava Slovakia
The centre of Bratislava is also called The Old Town. It includes the historic centre and adjoining neighbourhoods that used to be the centre's immediate outskirts in the Middle Ages.
St. Michael's Tower is one of essential symbols of Bratislava. Only the gate on St. Michael's Tower has been preserved out of the original four gates that were gateways for entering the fortified medieval city. A view of the entire rest of St. Michael's Street (Michalská ulica), which is one of the oldest in the city, opens up from St. Michael's Gate.
Zichy's Palace with its elegant, strictly Classicist-style facade draws the visitor's interest at the corner of Ventúrska and Prepoštská Streets. The palace was refurbished in the 1980's and now it hosts all kinds of ceremonies and celebrations.
A parish church is a landmark of every Christian city. This is no doubt the case with St. Martin's Cathedral – the largest, oldest and most remarkable church in Bratislava from the 14th century.
The crossroads of the Fisherman's Gate and Panská and Laurinská Streets is one of the Old Town's liveliest places. People like to stop here to listen to tunes played by street musicians. Tourists are bound to make a picture with the statue of Čumil in what is an almost ceremonial photo session.
The Fisherman's Gate is a short street in Bratislava's historic centre. On Fisherman's Gate Street is a statue of a man in real size, who is holding a hat in his hand. The man looks like he is saying hello to somebody he knows coming out of a nearby entrance.
Every building on the Main Square is worthy of attention.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Grassalkovich palace - Presidential palace, Hodzovo namestie 2978/1, Bratislava 81106 Slovakia
Situated in the heart of the city, this is where the president of Slovakia resides. It's a gated property that has a fountain at the front courtyard and a very beautiful garden at the back.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Budapest in a 3 or 4 stars centrally located hotel.
Day 8: The tour ends. According to your departure flight our driver will be wating for you at the reception of your hotel.
Stop At: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest, 1185 Hungary
The ride takes approximately 30 Min to the airport from your hotel
Duration: 10 minutes
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 8 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 09:00 AM
What's Included
- Professional Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/car
- 7 nights accommodation in 3 and 4 stars central located hotels
- Private sightseeing tours in each cities
- Round-trip private transfers from and to Budapest airport on your arrival and on your departure dates.
- Lunch and dinner
- Gratuities
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability.
- We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization, we regularly sanitize and clean our equipment and work areas, we make hand sanitizer readily available to our guests and team members, and practice social distancing measures through providing private tours and private transfers.We will check the health of employees every day, wear masks and thoroughly disinfect our hands, equipment, vehicles and changing areas.
- Operated by Shuttlesfrombudapest
Reviews
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