Visit three of Central Europe's top cities, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, on one memorable vacation. Begin in Prague, a truly amazing city. Its historical city center is a UNESCO world heritage site, which is sure to enchant you. While in Prague this tour includes a visit to the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St. Vitus Cathedral. Then cross the Czech Republic border into Austria as you travel to its cultural center, Vienna. In Vienna your guide will show you Hofburg Palace and Kunst-Historishe Museum, plus you'll have the opportunity to explore Vienna's Palaces, churches and other reminders of Vienna's imperial history on you own. From Vienna travel by motor coach to Budapest. Situated on the banks of the Danube River, Budapest is the heartbeat of Hungary. In Budapest, Fisherman's Bastion and Coronation Church are just two of the sites included in this tour.

Package Includes

Airport to hotel transfer in Prague

Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach

Professional tour director throughout

9-night accommodations at standard class hotels

Twelve meals as noted in itinerary (B-breakfast) or (D-dinner)

Opera performance in Prague

Strauss and Mozart Concert in Vienna

Luggage handling in hotels (1 piece per person)

Hotel to airport transfer in Budapest

Hotel taxes and service charges

Vacation Package Itinerary

Day 1 (Friday) Arrival Prague

You will be met and transferred to your hotel by our local host. Dinner in a local restaurant with folklore.

Three-night stay in Prague

(D)

Day 2 (Saturday) Prague

Tour into the old part of the city to view: the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Ghetto, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and other sights of this captivating city. The balance of the day is at leisure. In the evening enjoy an opera performance.

(B)

Day 3 (Sunday): Prague

A morning sightseeing tour takes you to the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St. Vitus Cathedral. Afternoon free.

(B)

Day 4 (Monday): Prague to Vienna

Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna, the City of Waltz. The balance of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant.

Three-night stay in Vienna

(B,D)

Day 5 (Tuesday): Vienna

Morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere Palace, views of Prater amusement park, UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon free. Evening concert of Strauss and Mozart.

(B)

Day 6 (Wednesday): Vienna

Morning guided visit to Kunst- Historishe Museum. Afternoon free.

(B)

Day 7 (Thursday): Vienna to Budapest

Today, journey eastbound by motor coach or first class train to Budapest, often called Paris of the East. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions.

Three-night stay in Budapest

(B)

Day 8 (Friday): 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 balance of the day is at leisure.

(B)

Day 9 (Saturday): Budapest

Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant.

(B,D)

Day 10 (Sunday): Budapest

After breakfast you will be transfered to the airport to board your homebound flight.

(B)