ESSENTIAL ROUTE THROUGH VIENNA, BUDAPEST, PRAGUE, AND BERLIN

You will arrive at Vienna airport and our driver will take you to your hotel. In the evening, you will meet your travel companions at a traditional Austrian welcome dinner at the Marchfelderhof restaurant. In this truly unique atmosphere, you may quickly feel as though Empress Sissi is seated beside you. Beverages are included.

After breakfast, we will take a panoramic tour of Vienna, exploring its main points of interest. We will visit the gardens of the historic Belvedere Palace, former summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy. We will continue along Ringstrasse, passing landmarks such as the State Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, the Maria Theresa Monument, the Austrian Parliament, Vienna City Hall, the National Theatre and the Hofburg. We will stroll through the charming streets of the old town and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. We will also pass the Anchor Clock and the Jewish Quarter. The tour ends at Maria-Theresien-Platz. Afterwards, you may optionally join a visit to Schönbrunn Palace (not included) or attend a classical music concert in the afternoon (not included).

After breakfast at the hotel, the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

After breakfast, we continue our journey to Hungary. Enjoy the ride as we arrive in Budapest, often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’. In the afternoon, we will explore the city. We will visit Heroes' Square and the Millennium Monument, continue along Andrassy Avenue —a UNESCO World Heritage Site— passing the State Opera, the House of Terror Museum, the Hungarian University of Fine Arts and the Franz Liszt Memorial Museum. We will also visit the iconic Parliament building and St. Stephen’s Basilica. After the tour, we return to the hotel.

After breakfast, we will explore the castle district of ‘Buda’, visiting Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion, which offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. We then continue to the Royal Palace and observe the various bridges connecting Buda and Pest. After the visit, you will have free time. For a typical culinary delight, try the traditional ‘goulash’. You won’t regret it!

After breakfast, we travel to Prague with a brief stop in Bratislava, where you will have free time. Once in Prague, we will take a sightseeing tour of the historic center, showcasing its most beautiful landmarks and oldest districts. Did you know? Prague has one of the highest densities of breweries in the world. Cheers!

After breakfast, prepare for a full city tour. We begin at the Hradčany Castle district, including St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle and Golden Lane. We then head to the Lesser Town through Nerudova Street, passing St. Nicholas Church until reaching Charles Bridge. We finish at the Old Town Square, admiring the astronomical clock, the Church of Our Lady before Tyn and the Jan Hus monument, ending in the New Town.

After breakfast, the day is yours to relax. For those interested in imperial-style wellness, we offer an optional excursion to Karlovy Vary, the classic spa town of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy (not included). Overnight in Prague.

After breakfast, we depart for Dresden, known as the ‘Florence of the Elbe’. Despite heavy wartime destruction, the city shines once again in its architectural splendor. Highlights include the Zwinger Palace, the Semper Opera House and the Hofkirche. Afterwards, we continue to Berlin. Overnight.

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic tour of Berlin, including Kurfürstendamm, Unter den Linden, the Brandenburg Gate, Alexanderplatz, Humboldt University and the Pergamon Museum. To conclude, we offer a boat ride along the Spree River. In the afternoon, you will have time to explore the city on your own. Berliners consume 70 million currywurst sausages each year, and there is even a museum dedicated to this beloved dish.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport.