Select Imperial Capitals - Budapest to Prague - full tour
A 10-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $1,625
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| Starting Price: | $1,625 |  |
| Tour Length: | 10 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary | |
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Cities Visited: On traveling days, in-between the main cities, we have included visits to charming small towns such as Szentendre and Cesky Krumlov. However, in the Imperial Capitals themselves, the itinerary is set by you. Go independent or choose Select Experiences. |
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Enjoy these great tour features
- 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom
- First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service .
- Buffet breakfast each day as indicated
- Welcome Drink meeting on day 2
Included Excursions & Sights
- Orientation tour of Budapest
- Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest
- See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge
- See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum
- Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre
- Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor
- Orientation tour of Vienna
- See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road
- Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral
- Visit medieval Cesky Krumlov
- Orientation tour of Prague
- See Prague's astronomical clock in the Old Town Square and the lofty Prague Castle
- You decide your itinerary duration with our 7 or 10 Day option.
- You decide your departure city with our FREE Vienna/Prague coach transfer on Day 7.
Itinerary Flexibility
- Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Prague
Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour:
- Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes.
- Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz.
- Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks.
- Prague Experience - Walk along part of the Royal Route. Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague castle and tour Lobkowicz Palace. Taste the local product at a Czech brewery.
- Bohemian Experience - visit Karlstejn Castle and attend a recital featuring the works of Czech composers.
Day 1 - DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight.
Day 2 - BUDAPEST.
Welcome to Hungary! On arrival at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport, Insight's Airport Shuttle Service departs for your tour hotel at 10:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Later, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hilton West End
Day 3 - BUDAPEST.
After breakfast, you are chauffeured along elegant boulevards to Heroes' Square, across the mighty Danube and up to the Citadel on Gellert Hill. Look out over the famous river dividing the city. The Castle District of Buda rises on the left, while the commercial centre of Pest occupies the flat eastern bank; the two sides linked by the famous Chain and Elizabeth Bridges. Most of the city's historic sites are located near the river so your included orientation tour concludes at the popular pedestrian shopping street of Váci utca. From here, you can plan your assault on the fine museums and monuments, churches and synagogues, historic squares and buildings. (BB)
In the evening, Budapest has restaurants, bars and clubs to suit every taste. You could stop for an aperitif at a typical 'Pálinka' bar in the old city or opt for a glittering dinner cruise along the Danube. Of course, part of the fun of travel is sampling the local cuisine and there are plenty of establishments offering traditional Hungarian dishes too.
Day 4 - BUDAPEST – GYOR – VIENNA.
A fascinating drive takes you past the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum and along the Danube to the riverside village of Szentendre. This community has long been the haunt of artists, enchanted by its brightly coloured houses and quaint churches. Continuing eastward there is time for a visit and free orientation of the pretty town of Gyor, located on the confluence of the Danube, Rába and Rábca rivers. Although first inhabited by the Celts and Romans, the city is now noted for its baroque charm. The Austrian border and stately Vienna is only a short drive away.
Hotel: Hilton. (BB)
Days 5 & 6 - VIENNA.
Discover the regal grandeur of Vienna over two glorious days; but first get your cameras ready for your included 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 and Parliament building. Afterwards, an included guided walk brings you to St. Stephan's Cathedral, one of Europe's great Gothic structures. From here, the Kärntnerstrasse beckons. Browse this bustling boulevard, plan your day's sightseeing at one of the renowned coffee shops and then take advantage of the vast U-Bahn network, trams and buses which will spirit you to all corners of the capital. (BB)
Night time in Vienna offers something for everyone and your Tour Director will be able to assist with ideas and information. You might like to venture out to the Vienna Woods for dinner at a typical wine tavern (Heuriger) complete with Schrammelmusik and local wine. Another alternative is a night at the theatre or opera, or simply a drink at a local tavern. Many restaurants and cafes stay open late to cater for the theatre crowd – so take your time, relax and savour what the locals call Gemutlichkeit.
Day 7 - VIENNA – CESKY KRUMLOV – PRAGUE.
Leave now with Select Options or continue to Prague. Once over the Czech border head for idyllic Cesky Krumlov, nestled amidst the Vltava River. Get your bearings with an included orientation tour before time at leisure in this medieval gem. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. Now continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague.
Hotel: Diplomat. (BB)
Days 8 & 9 - PRAGUE.
Prague boasts one of the most beautiful and intact medieval centres in Europe. Where to start? A full introduction awaits you on your included orientation drive. There's so much to see – the 1000 year old Prague Castle, the Lesser town, Jewish Quarter and finally, the Old Town Square where the Astronomical Clock delights onlookers each hour. No doubt you've anticipated roaming the winding cobbled lanes so take your time to stroll across the statue lined Charles Bridge, rummage through the renowned antique shops and bookstores or shop for the finest Bohemian crystal. (BB)
As the sun sets, the place to be is on Charles Bridge, when the crowds have died down and the ambience can be fully appreciated. On either bank of the Vltava the restaurants and pubs of the Lesser Town or the Old Town beckon.
Day 10 - RETURN TO USA.
Your tour comes to an end this morning. Insight's Airport Shuttle Service arrives at Prague Airport at 08:00 & 11:00. (BB)
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Enjoy these great tour features
- 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom
- First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service .
- Buffet breakfast each day as indicated
- Welcome Drink meeting on day 2
Included Excursions & Sights
- Orientation tour of Budapest
- Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest
- See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge
- See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum
- Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre
- Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor
- Orientation tour of Vienna
- See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road
- Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral
- Visit medieval Cesky Krumlov
- Orientation tour of Prague
- See Prague's astronomical clock in the Old Town Square and the lofty Prague Castle
- You decide your itinerary duration with our 7 or 10 Day option.
- You decide your departure city with our FREE Vienna/Prague coach transfer on Day 7.
Itinerary Flexibility
- Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Prague
Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour:
- Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes.
- Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz.
- Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks.
- Prague Experience - Walk along part of the Royal Route. Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague castle and tour Lobkowicz Palace. Taste the local product at a Czech brewery.
- Bohemian Experience - visit Karlstejn Castle and attend a recital featuring the works of Czech composers.
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