Vienna and Budapest
7days/6nights, Vienna/Budapest
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day 01 Vienna-Arrival
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then, your time is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to parks to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical Heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. D
day 02 Vienna
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Next, view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. B
day 03 Vienna
Visit the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning for a guided tour. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments and more. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. B
day 04 Vienna-Budapest
Travel into Hungary and on to Budapest. The afternoon is free to explore the ‘Paris of the East’ browse in the shops, snack on a tasty slice of cherry strudel, sip a fine Hungarian wine, or perhaps join one of the optional excursions available. B
day 05 Budapest
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The rest of the day is at leisure. B
day 06 Budapest
Today we focus on the Castle Hill area, the 13C Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or personal discoveries. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda Restaurant. BD
day 07 Budapest-Departure
The tour comes to the end in the morning. You will be transferred to airport for your departure flight. B
Inclusions: twin share in first class hotels, Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna, deluxe coach, arrival and departure transfers, English speaking professional tour director throughout, local tour guides, breakfast daily, dinner with entertainment in Vienna and Budapest, porterage, service charges, taxes.
Sightseeing: Vienna, Budapest Entries: Vienna-Hofburg Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Kunsthistorische Museum, Budapest-Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion.
Hotels: Vienna-Hilton, Budapest-Intercontinental (or similar).
