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Day 1
Arrive Budapest
Day 1
Arrive Budapest
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Private Transfer from the Budapest Airport
We will schedule a pick up for 30 minutes after your flight's arrival time. You will be met in the terminal by a driver holding a sign with your name on it. The ride is for your party only - you will not be sharing a vehicle. The cost of the ride is included in your package, and you will not have to pay the driver. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.
Day 1
Arrive Budapest
Day 1
Arrive Budapest
To Be Determined:
Private Budapest Airport Pickup
Mid-Day/Afternoon:
Hungarian Parliament & Nearby
Late Afternoon/Early Evening:
Central Market & Váci Street
Day 2
Budapest
Day 2
Budapest
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Best of Budapest: Half-Day Walking Tour of Highlights & Hidden Finds
During your tour you will take in a gorgeous vista of the city from the Fisherman's Bastion, explore the winding streets of the Castle District, gaze in awe at the striking interior of St. Stephen's Basilica, travel along the city's most elegant avenue and more. Along the way you will experience the city as a local does, stopping to check out intimate courtyards, enjoying a pastry and soaking in the ambiance of Budapest's most elegant cafes.
Day 2
Budapest
Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Morning/Mid-Day
Excursion to the town of Szentendre
The little cobblestoned town of Szentendre lies charmingly nestled alongside the Danube River and is less than an hour away from Budapest by train or car. Nearly every building in the town dates back to the period of baroque architecture. It is now a haven for artists, who sell their works throughout town.
Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
Day 4
Vienna
Day 4
Vienna
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Guided Walk through Vienna's Inner City
This tour takes you back in history to explore the Vienna that stood within the old city walls. You will learn about the humble beginnings of Vienna before it became the capital of a great empire and one of the most important cities in Europe. You will discover how Vienna's early inhabitants lived and how they left their mark on the city and its beautiful Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.
Day 4
Vienna
Day 5
Vienna
Day 5
Vienna
Early Morning to Early Evening
Danube Cruise in the Scenic Wachau Valley
A one-and-a-half-hour train ride from Vienna brings you to the town of Melk, where you can tour the vast Melk Abbey. From there you can begin a 22-mile cruise through the Wachau Valley, considered the most beautiful stretch of the entire Danube River. You'll pass medieval castle ruins, hills covered in vineyards, and several charming villages, where you can debark to try some wine or take a hike up to a castle. The valley is also a perfect destination for cyclers and winery tours.
Day 5
Vienna
Day 6
Vienna to Prague
Day 6
Vienna to Prague
Morning/Mid-Day
Along Vienna's Ringstraße (Ring Street)
The Ringstrasse, or the Ring Street, surrounds Vienna's old town where the city walls once stood until the 19th century. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was at the height of its prosperity at the time the walls were torn down, and so it lined the wide Ringstrasse with monumental buildings such as the neo-Gothic town hall and neo-Classical parliament buildling. A fun experience is to take a tram ride around the entire length of the Ringstrasse, soaking in the full richness of the spectacle.
Day 6
Vienna to Prague
Day 7
Prague
Day 7
Prague
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Prague Castle & Royal Route Guided Walk
On this charming guided walk, you will explore the Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in all of Europe. To reach the castle you will trace the Royal Coronation Route and cross the Charles Bridge, whose “speaking stones” reveal the amazing and often cruel history that occurred there. Your tour guide will then take you either through the castle courtyards and into the dramatic St. Vitus Cathedral in the center of the castle complex, or through the upper part of the castle district around the oversized palaces of the old Catholic nobility and the top of the Castle Steps for incomparable views over the red rooftops of the Little Quarter.
Day 7
Prague
Day 8
Prague
Day 8
Prague
Morning/Mid-Day
Vyšehrad Fortress; a Favorite of the Locals
The castle of Vyšehrad was the seat of Bohemia's kings from the 11th to the 12th centuries. Due to its strategic position on a hill overlooking the Vltava River and Prague, it became an important army garrison in the 17th century, and it was transformed into a fortress with huge walls, gates, and ramparts. Walking along these ramparts will offer you wonderful views of the city and river. The interior of the fortress is now given over to a pleasant and quiet park which is a favorite of locals.
Day 8
Prague
Day 9
Prague
Day 9
Prague
Morning/Mid-Day
Visit Prague's Jewish Quarter
Jews have lived in Prague since its beginnings in the 10th century and have endowed it with a rich heritage. The ghetto was created in the 12th century, as Jews were forced to live separately from Christians. Despite persecution, the community prospered, but sadly, only a small minority survived the Nazi occupation. A lasting legacy remains, including synagogues, architecture, and a fascinating cemetery.
Day 9
Prague
Day 10
Krakow
Day 10
Krakow
6:10 AM
Private Transfer from Krakow Rail Station to Your Hotel
Upon your arrival in Krakow, your driver will meet you on the platform. He will be carrying a sign with your name on it. The driver will drop you off at your hotel. This is a private transfer. The price of the pickup is already included in your itinerary cost so you will not have to pay the driver. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware the car service can fit up to 1 checked item of luggage and 1 personal item per person, such as a purse or small backpack. If you think you will have more baggage, please inform your travel consultant as this may result in an additional fee.
Day 10
Krakow
Day 11
Krakow
Day 11
Krakow
Morning/Mid-Day
Visit to the Schindler's Factory Museum and the Former Ghetto
During World War II Oscar Schindler saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews by employing them in his enamelware factory in Krakow. Until recently still used as a factory, the building now houses one of Europe's most impressive new museums. It tells not only the story of Schindler and the Jews he protected, but of the wider experience of Krakow during World War II.
Day 11
Krakow
Day 12
Depart Krakow
Day 12
Depart Krakow
To Be Determined
Transfer to Airport by Taxi or Train
Krakow has one main airport, Kraków John Paul II International Airport, where almost all visitors depart. The most affordable and fast way to reach the airport is by train. The regional train takes less than 20 minutes and leaves directly from the main station in central Krakow. Your hotel can also arrange a reliable taxi or if you have the app, Uber is also a good option. You can also arrange a private transfer. If you are picked up about two hours and 45 minutes before your departure time, you should arrive at the airport with over 2 hours to spare, depending on traffic. If you are leaving during rush hour, you may want to budget an extra fifteen to thirty minutes.
Day 12
Depart Krakow
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