EASY PACE BUDAPEST, VIENNA & PRAGUE (CLASSIC GROUP)
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Tour Code
INSIGHT-EPBVP
Overview
See the iconic capital city sights of Budapest, Vienna and Prague as your local Travel Director takes the reins on this 10-day adventure. Starting with a spot of Budapest sightseeing, your introduction to Hungary’s capital tracks through the cobblestone streets of the Castle district to the sweeping city views from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Journey along the Danube to Vienna—the home of the Habsburg royals. The regal grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace gives way to an abundance of local dining in Vienna and the chance to taste Austria’s most delectable dishes. In the Czech Republic, the fairy-tale town of Český Krumlov delights with its timeless charm and in Prague, your Local Expert guides you through the City of a Hundred Spires.
Included/Excluded
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
- Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
- ‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
- Local discovery led by Local Experts
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants
- 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
- Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
- Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, is included
Included
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
- Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
- ‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
- Local discovery led by Local Experts
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants
- 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
- Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
- Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, is included
Excluded
Day 1: Welcome to Budapest

- Welcome to the wonderful Hungarian Capital of Budapest.
- Enjoy your day before meeting your Travel Director and travel companions this evening.
- Tonight you are in for a treat with your Welcome Dinner.
- Dine in elegance as you savour hearty, Hungarian delicacies accompanied with specially selected wines.
Arrival Transfer Depart the airport at 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
Welcome Meet your Travel Director at 18:00
Day 2: Budapest, Queen of the Danube

- Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy, followed by an enchanting recital by one of the students.
- Drive along the elegant boulevards en route to Heroes’ Square.
- Across the river in Buda, walk with your Local Expert in the Castle District area.
Day 3: Free Time in Budapest

- The day is at leisure to immerse yourself in Budapest’s history, culture and gastronomy.
- Perhaps, visit a thermal bath, spend time browsing the boutiques on Vaci Street or relax in a sidewalk cafe.
- This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4: On to Stately Vienna

- Travel to the pretty town of Győr, located on the confluence of the Danube, Rába and Rábca rivers.
- Cross the border and continue to stately Vienna, known for its elegant coffee houses and lavish architecture steeped in history.
- In the evening, sit down to a meal of authentic Viennese cuisine, a perfect complement to this enchanting city.
Day 5: Vienna and the Habsburgs

- Much of Vienna’s present-day charm is due to the long reign of the Habsburgs.
- Join a Local Expert for a private visit of Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace and explore its formal gardens at your own pace.
- Then, ready your camera for a dazzling drive around the famous Ring Road.
- This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
- Explore Vienna with Insight Choice.
- Choose to visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte or MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® by taking to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop, supporting the visually impaired community.
- Dancing in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, will be a unique experience for all your senses.
- The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 6: Vienna at Leisure

- Discover the regal grandeur of Vienna as you explore at your own pace.
- Perhaps start at St. Stephen’s Cathedral – one of Europe’s great Gothic structures, or browse the shops of the bustling Kärntnerstrasse?
- You may wish to add another capital to your travels with a visit across the Slovakian border to Bratislava.
- Ask your Travel Director to recommend local attractions and restaurants as you appreciate the long summer evening in one of Europe’s most elegant cities.
Day 7: Charming Český Krumlov and Golden Prague

- Once over the Czech border, continue to picturesque Český Krumlov, where you’ll start with a brief orientation tour of this fairy-tale town, straight out of the Middle Ages.
- Enjoy some free time to explore and appreciate views of the Vltava River.
- Wander through the cobblestone, traffic-free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land.
- In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague.
- Upon arrival to ”The Golden City”, you are invited to a Dine-Around progressive dinner experience in a number of exciting venues in the heart of Prague’s Mala Strana district, topped off with a visit to the famous Charles bridge!
Day 8: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires

- Explore Prague with your Local Expert.
- Walk the courtyards of the castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral.
- Perhaps take a river cruise through the heart of the city or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route.
- Czechs are passionate about their beer, so be sure to try the local pilsners, paired with hearty Czech cuisine.
Day 9: Prague at Leisure

- Wind along cobbled lanes and discover a treasure trove of hidden gems as you explore Prague at your own pace.
- Perhaps cross the border to Germany and explore Dresden?
- This evening, tantalise your taste buds with a rousing Celebration Dinner of local specialities at a restaurant.
Day 10: Depart Prague

- Your journey comes to an end after breakfast.
Departure Transfer: Arrive at the airport at 08:00, 10:00
- Day 1 – Day 3: Mövenpick Hotel Budapest Centre
- Day 4 – Day 6: Hotel Am Konzerthaus – MGallery Collection
- Day 7 -Day 9: K+K Hotel Central






