Imperial Cities featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Bask in the splendor, history, and romance of Europe’s regal capital cities of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Your journey starts in Prague, the noble capital of the Czech Republic. Your adventure continues in Vienna, where you’ll delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Listen to the lineage of Vienna’s history and indulge in a performance featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss, two former Viennese residents. In Budapest, visit a 14th-century Hungarian castle. Enjoy traditional local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent past.

| Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 8, 2027 | | $3,299 double $4,199

Highlights

• Prague
• Prague Castle
• Cesky Krumlov
• Vienna
• Schönbrunn Palace
• Classical Music Performance
• Choice on Tour
• Bratislava
• Budapest
• Matthias Church
• Fisherman’s Bastion
• Visegrad
• Renaissance Dinner

Your Tour Includes

Must-See Inclusions:

• Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.
• Discover Budapest’s iconic sights through the eyes of an expert.
• Enjoy a stop in the fairy-tale town of Cesky Krumlov.

Cultural Experiences:

• Tour the majestic Prague Castle.
• Get a glimpse into Hungary’s communist past during an exclusive talk with a local.
• Get to know Bratislava’s 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Enjoy traditional Czeck cuisine and folklore performance during dinner.
• Savor a Renaissance-style dinner at a medieval castle restaurant near Budapest.
• Day: 1
  Overnight FlightSet out on a grand cultural adventure through the Imperial Cities of Central Europe: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Along the way, soak up traditional entertainment, local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent history.
  Day: 2
  Prague, Czech Republic – Tour Begins
  Dinner Grandior Hotel
  Arrive in Prague, the “City of 100 Spires” to witness ancient landmarks and medieval architecture. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
  Day: 3
  Prague
  Breakfast Grandior Hotel
  Feel the magic and wonder of Prague. Your first chapter in this fairy-tale city begins with exploring the best of Prague’s Old Town and its iconic landmarks. Marvel at the iconic, statue-lined Charles Bridge – a picturesque structure stretching over the Vltava River. After, enjoy some time at leisure for lunch on your own and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening with free time to discover the city how you like. Perhaps you’ll join an optional excursion to Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter to see its historic Jewish Museum and Europe’s oldest Jewish cemetery, founded in 1478.
  Day: 4
  Prague
  Breakfast & Dinner Grandior Hotel
  Start your morning with a panoramic tour and continue on to explore the “Castle District”, the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the majestic Prague Castle, and the Golden Lane. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. You may consider shopping for Bohemian crystal or visiting the city’s museums, such as the Lapidarium. Tonight, savor dinner and traditional folklore dances at a famous Prague restaurant where the menu is created based on original recipes from Czech grandmothers.
  Day: 5
  Prague – Cesky Krumlov – Vienna, Austria
  Breakfast Intercontinental Hotel Wien
  Travel through the scenic countryside on your way to Vienna. En route, make a stop in the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov. Lined with towering Baroque architecture, explore the quaint preserved streets before continuing to the grand city of Vienna. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an evening stroll before having dinner on your own.
  Day: 6
  Vienna
  Breakfast & Dinner Intercontinental Hotel Wien
  Join a local guide at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Continue on to Vienna’s city center and behold the beautiful architecture, scenic parks, and gothic spires that fill the city. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure where perhaps you’ll partake in the city’s famous café culture as you walk the streets, watching locals take a moment out of their day for a hot coffee and bite of cake. Tonight, hear Vienna’s past come alive and experience a classical performance featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss.
  Day: 7
  Vienna
  Breakfast Intercontinental Hotel Wien
  Choose how you spend your day because it’s your choice! Venture down the Danube* to the medieval town of Durnstein and cruise to the 11th-century Melk Abbey -OR- join a local guide in the Belvedere Museum, home to Gustav Klimt’s iconic painting The Kiss -OR- enjoy a leisurely morning before attending a Viennese Waltz lesson in the afternoon. The rest of the day is yours.
  Day: 8
  Vienna – Bratislava, Slovakia – Budapest, Hungary
  Breakfast & Lunch Up Hotel Budapest
  Say hello to Bratislava, the former Imperial capital of the Habsburg Empire. Get to know the city’s 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert. Continue to the most famous Neszmély wine region. Enjoy lunch and learn how to make a traditional strudel in one of the most beautiful Hungarian wineries. Located on the top of the hill, it offers the most beautiful views over the Danube. Later this afternoon, arrive in Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube” and your home for the next 3 nights. Enjoy the evening on your own.
  Day: 9
  Budapest
  Breakfast Up Hotel Budapest
  Join a local expert for a panoramic tour of the city. Discover the incredible Neo-Gothic marvel of Matthias Church atop Buda Castle Hill, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the historic Old Buda and Gellert Hill, and the Parliament House. This afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore Budapest on your own. Perhaps you’ll head to the city’s famous thermal pools for an afternoon of relaxation, or maybe you’ll join an optional excursion to discover Budapest by Night.
  Day: 10
  Budapest – Visegrad – Budapest
  Breakfast & Dinner Up Hotel Budapest
  This morning, talk with a local and listen to stories about his life during the former communist era. Enjoy the rest of the morning at leisure. This afternoon, head out of the city to the former Renaissance capital of Visegrad for a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains. Embrace the lifestyle of the 14th-century castle, a former residence of Hungarian kings, and enjoy an exclusive Renaissance-style dinner in the castle.
  Day: 11
  Budapest – Tour Ends
  Breakfast
  Say goodbye to these regal cities as your tour comes to a close today.

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