The gleaming spires of Prague shine brightly on this sojourn through the imperial capitals of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Join your Travel Director and travel companions this afternoon and admire some of the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades before enjoying an unforgettable dinner to kick off your holiday.
Hotel: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Delve into centuries of history, joining your Local Specialist for a guided walk past the city's iconic sights. Visit the final resting place of Bohemian kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, set within the precincts of Prague Castle. Then, admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. See the 14th-century Charles Bridge, lined with the Baroque statues of saints, before spending the afternoon admiring the spectacular cityscape on your own.
Hotel: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava, passing its quaint Old Town, before continuing your journey to Vienna - our home for the next two nights. Admire the city's musical talents and consider attending a fun dinner with musical entertainment.
Hotel: Imperial Riding School
Today we join an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and former home of the Habsburg Dynasty. We'll see such sights as the Parliament Building, the magnificent Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral with its geometrically tiled roof. Spend the afternoon on your own, indulging in the city's kaffee culture with a slice or two of Sachertorte.
Hotel: Imperial Riding School
Cross the hilly Transdanubia region - its orchards and vineyards providing a picturesque backdrop - as you continue along the path of the Danube and stop in the former trade-route town of Gyr. Amble along Baross Gabor Street and admire the Baroque facade, before continuing to the romantic city of Budapest where we will spend the next two nights. Tonight's Be My Guest experience will see us Connect With Locals over dinner with the Schieszl family and hear the story of their winery.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott City Center
Join a Local Specialist this morning for a walking tour. Visit the Fisherman's Bastion, view the Matthias Church and drive to Pest to see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. We pay tribute to the seven chieftains of the Magyars in Heroes' Square before enjoying time at leisure in the Jewish Quarter or shop for Hungarian embroidery and fine porcelain. On our last evening together, we toast to a magnificent journey to the imperial capitals of Europe and enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott City Center
We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable trip.
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