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, where knights recreate the days of the past. Enjoy traditional entertainment, local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent past.

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.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

Join local residents for a community hosted lunch in Dunaalmas.
Savor a Renaissance-style dinner at a medieval castle restaurant near Budapest.

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.

HOTELS

Grandior Hotel, Prague
Intercontinental Hotel, Vienna
Up Hotel, Budapest

INCLUDED

Stay:

11 Days
10 Nights

Meals:

9 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
4 Dinners

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Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Set out on a grand cultural adventure through the Imperial Cities of Central Europe – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Along the way, enjoy traditional entertainment, local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent history.

Accommodation: Grandior Hotel
Prague, Czech Republic - Tour Begins

Arrive in Prague, the "City of 100 Spires." Behold ancient landmarks and medieval architecture. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Grandior Hotel
Prague

Feel the magic and wonder of Prague. Your introduction to this fairy-tale city begins with a panoramic tour. Explore the “Castle District,” including the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and the majestic Prague Castle. Next, take in the iconic, statue-lined Charles Bridge, a picturesque structure stretching over the Vltava River. Spend the afternoon at your leisure or maybe you will 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.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Intercontinental Hotel
Prague

Discover Prague on your own. Consider shopping for Bohemian crystal or visiting the city’s museums, such as the Lapidarium. This evening, discover the city through a locally guided craft beer and food tour.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Intercontinental Hotel
Prague - Cesky Krumlov - Vienna, Austria

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 on to the grand city of Vienna.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Intercontinental Hotel
Vienna

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.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Up Hotel
Vienna

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.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Up Hotel
Vienna - Bratislava, Slovakia - Budapest, Hungary

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. Connect with the villagers of Dunaalmas during a community-hosted lunch, learning how to make traditional strudel. Arrive in Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube" and your home for the next 3 nights. Chat with a local and hear stories about his life in the former communist area. Enjoy the evening on your own.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Up Hotel
Budapest

Join a local expert for a panoramic tour of the city, where you’ll 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 will head to the city’s famous thermal pools for an afternoon of relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast
Budapest - Visegrad - Budapest

After a morning at leisure, head out of the city to the former Renaissance capital of Visegrad for a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains. Step into the past at a 14th-century castle, where knights with authentic weaponry recreate the times of chivalry and kingdoms. Then, embrace the lifestyle yourself and enjoy an exclusive Renaissance-style dinner in the castle.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Budapest - Tour Ends

Say goodbye to these regal cities as your tour comes to a close today.

Meals: Breakfast