Discover the impressive metropolises in the heart of Europe during this personal tour which includes a private night time boat ride on the Danube in Budapest, an exclusive lunch experience in Bratislava, an exploration of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, and a tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter.
ARRIVE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Budapest - Arrive in Budapest, a city occupying both sides of the Danube River and founded in 1873, when right-bank Buda and ‘buda joined left-bank Pest. Budapest’s broad avenues and turn-of-the-century architecture have earned it the name, “the Paris of Eastern Europe.” Like Paris, it is a cultural mecca for writers, artists and musicians. Transfer to your hotel, where you will meet our director for a welcome dinner.
BUDAPEST | MATTHIAS CHURCH & FISHERMAN’S BASTION
Budapest - This morning, cross the Danube River with your private local guide to explore the Buda side of the city. Visit Matthias Church, the 13th-century coronation cathedral of Hungarian kings, and Fisherman’s Bastion, offering spectacular views of the city. Built in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque styles, the bastion is named for the guild of fishermen who defended this part of the city during the Middle Ages. Then have lunch at one of the most famous restaurants in Buda .Enjoy your afternoon at leisure, relaxing in your luxurious accommodations or exploring this romantic city on your own, perhaps dining at one of Budapest’s fine restaurants. Choose one on your own or ask your private guide for a list of recommendations.
BUDAPEST | ACROSS THE BRIDGE IN PEST
Budapest - Explore Pest with your private local guide, starting with a private visit to the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, founded in 1875. Continue your city tour as you view Heroes’ Square and stop to see the Great Synagogue as well as St. Stephen’s Basilica, whose south tower houses the largest bell in Hungary. Then, visit the Central Market Hall, to view the vast array of food and crafts on sale throughout its three floors, including cheeses, sausage and other local specialties, and enjoy time at leisure for lunch on your own. Later, visit the Parliament Building before spending the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. This evening, after dinner, embark on a private cruise of the romantic Danube, to watch the glittering lights of Budapest drift by in the night.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Private local guides
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
