Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Visiting the Habsburg capitals along the former ‘Iron Curtain’, 20 years after the fall of Communism
In Brief
| Prague - 3 nights. Vienna - 3 nights. Budapest - 3 nights. |
Day 1 Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow or Gatwick to Prague and transfer to the traditional 5-star Hotel Savoy for three nights.
Day 2 A morning walking tour of Charles Bridge and the Old Town with coffee and cake at the Grand Café. Private tour of the Estates theatre including a short private Chamber Music concert.
Day 3 Visit Strahov Monastery and Prague Castle on foot. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.
Day 4 First Class rail to Vienna. After an exterior visit to Schönbrunn Palace, transfer to the 5-star Hotel InterContinental for three nights.
Day 5 Morning walking tour of the Old Town including coffee and cake at Café Central. Concert at the Kursalon.
Day 6 Morning walking tour to the Imperial Palace including the Treasury and Baroque Hall of the National Library
Day 7 Travel by First Class rail (hydrofoil Apr-Sep) to Budapest for three nights at the 5-star Hotel InterContinental. A welcome dinner with gypsy music in a historic restaurant.
Day 8 Sightseeing including Parliament, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Heroes’ Square and City Park. Afternoon Danube cruise.
Madame Pompadou Operetta
performance (Day 8 or Day 9).
Day 9 A tour of historic Buda on foot and by funicular visiting Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion.
Day 10 Return flight to Heathrow or Gatwick.
