– discovering European Capitals –
Day 1st
Your arrival to Krakow airport, transfer to the hotel. Time to relax and possible an evening city walk along the Old Town streets with our local guide. Welcome dinner in nice restaurant, and an overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 2nd
Breakfast, then a guided tour of Krakow, with our local guide, including the Old Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica and historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall. Next, a walk along the Royal Route to the Wawel Hill, famous for its renaissance Royal Castle and Cathedral. Afternoon guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine – the oldest salt mine in Europe, full of salt chambers, corridors, salt sculptures. That place is listed at the UNESCO World Heritage List. Dinner in a regional restaurant in Krakow centre, with a live folk music, an overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 3rd
Breakfast. Morning departure to Bratislava – the capital of Slovakia. On a way you will pass the Tatra mountains range, famous for marvelous landscapes. Just after your arrival to Bratislava a guided tour of the Old Town. Your tour start near the Castle, located on 85- meter high hill with beautiful view of the city and Danube. Guided walk along the Old Town streets will end at the Old Town market, with a time to relax or lunch. Later this afternoon your depart to Budapest, Hungary. Dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Budapest centre.
Day 4th
Breakfast, then a half-day guided tour of Pest with our local guide. Walk along the Heroes’ Square with the Millenium Memorial to the Varosliget Park and Vajdahunyad Castle. Next visit to the St. Stephen Basilica, famous for St. Stephen’s relics. An afternoon leisure time at the Vaci street famous, for colorful, traditional shops and restaurants. Possible visit to one of the famous Budapest baths – at the Gellert Hotel or at the Szechenyi Bath. Dinner in regional restaurant with a live gipsy music, and regional Hungarian dishes. An overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 5th
Breakfast, and a next day of guided tours in Budapest. Today your tour of Buda Hill, with its Buda Castle, Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion. Then a visit to the Gellert’s Hill famous for magnificent view of the city. At afternoon time visit to Szentendre a small, beautiful village located 15 km from Budapest. Lazy walks along the Old Town streets, visits to the local galleries, small shops and Marzipan Museum. Return ride to Budapest. Dinner at a tourist ship during your cruise along Danube river. An overnight stay at a hotel in Budapest.
Day 6th
Breakfast, and a morning departure to Vienna, where you come at early afternoon time. Sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide. Your tour includes following places: Ringstrasse, Parliament, Town Hall, St Stephen’s Cathedral. Dinner, with live music, in one of the famous Grinzing wine cellars. Your overnight stay at a hotel in Vienna.
Day 7th
Breakfast, then your next guided tour of Vienna entitled “Along the most beautiful palaces and parks”. Your visit to Hofburg and Schoenbrunn palace and parks. Later this afternoon departure to Czech Republic. Dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Prague.
Day 8th
Breakfast, and your guided tour of Prague, including Hradcany, with the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Golden Lane. Then an afternoon guided walk along the Old Jewish Quarter with impressive streets, synagogues, and legends. Evening visit to the Krizik Singing Fountain later this day. Dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Prague.
Day 9th
Breakfast, then a morning guided tour of the Old Town in Prague. First a stroll along the Baroque Charles Bridge over the Vltava River to the Old Town and Main Market. A visit to the Old Town Hall and its Clock tower, famous for a beautiful view of Prague. This afternoon time for your farewell walks, visit to Prague museums, gift shopping. Dinner at a regional restaurant, located at the Prague Old Town. Night at hotel in Prague.
Day 10th
Breakfast and transfer to the Prague airport for your return flight. Possible return to Krakow on your request. The Central Europe capitals tour ends.
Tour dates: any tour date in 2025 on your request.
Tour prices:
USD 3560 pp (for 3-5 person groups)
USD 3090 pp (for 6-8 person groups)
larger groups price on your request.
Services included:
– transfers by a luxury van or coach,
– accommodation at selected first class hotels (upper 3* and 4*), at a double bed rooms,
– everyday breakfasts at hotels restaurants,
– everyday dinners (3 course), as indicated in tour program,
– our professional, English speaking, tour guide everyday assistance,
– local guides services in English, in cities and places where it is obligatory,
– all entry tickets, with necessary reservations, according to the tour program,
– VAT and local taxes.
Info and services available with extra charge:
– everyday lunches (USD 40 / lunch / person),
– single room at hotels – price on request,
– tips for tour guide, driver and during your dinner at restaurants not included into the tour price.
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