Brochures: AWS Europe and Britain 22 23, AWS Europe and Britain 23 24 v2
Visits: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary
Imperial capitals and their captivating history are the highlights on this exciting
trip. You’ll also join a local Hungarian family in their winery for a hearty meal and be spellbound by the stunning views of Charles Bridge and Prague’s Old Town.
Day 1 | Welcome to Prague |
| The gleaming spires of Prague shine brightly on this sojourn through the imperial capitals of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque façades, before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for an unforgettable Welcome Reception to kick off your holiday. |
| Visits: Prague |
| Meals: Welcome Reception |
| Accommodation: Vienna House Andel's |
Day 2 | Discover Historic Prague |
| Delve into centuries of history, joining your Local Specialist for a guided walk past the city's iconic sights. Visit the final resting place of Bohemian kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, set within the precincts of Prague Castle. Then, admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. See the 14th-century Charles Bridge, lined with the Baroque statues of saints, before spending the afternoon admiring the spectacular cityscape on your own. |
| Visits: Prague |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Vienna House Andel's |
Day 3 | Prague Your Way |
| Today is yours to explore the legends, castles and palaces of Prague. Follow the 'Royal Route', discover historic treasures and admire picturesque views of the city from PetÅ™Ãn Hill, or join an Optional Experience to the historical German city of Dresden. Spend your evening at leisure, enjoying some of the local beer for which the country is famous. |
| Visits: Prague |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Vienna House Andel's |
Day 4 | Journey to Slovak Bratislava and on to Vienna Make Travel Matter |
| Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava, passing its quaint Old Town, before continuing your journey to Vienna – our home for the next three nights. Stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at an inclusive café. Admire the city's musical talents and consider attending a Viennese concert. |
| Visits: Prague, Bratislava, Vienna |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hilton Danube Waterfront |
Day 5 | Explore Vibrant Vienna Dive Into Culture |
| The heritage of one of Europe's most influential royal families is explored this morning as we Dive Into Culture during a Small Group Sightseeing guided visit to the spectacular Kunstkammer. Admire the valuable objects collected by the emperors and archdukes of Habsburg over the centuries before the doors are open to the general public. Later, we join an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and former home of the Habsburg Dynasty. We'll see such sights as the Parliament Building, the magnificent Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral with its geometrically tiled roof. Spend the afternoon on your own, indulging in the city's kaffee culture with a slice or two of Sachertorte. |
| Visits: Vienna |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hilton Danube Waterfront |
Day 6 | Vienna Your Way |
| Today is yours to explore the 'City of Music' on your terms. Tread in the footsteps of the great sons of Vienna – Mozart, Haydn and Strauss – as you delve into the city's rich musical heritage nurtured by aristocrats throughout the centuries. Consider a visit to the beautiful Baroque Schönbrunn Palace to see the former imperial summer residence. |
| Visits: Vienna |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Hilton Danube Waterfront |
Day 7 | Onwards to Budapest |
| Journey along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin, stopping in Esztergom to view its Castle Hill, domed Cathedral, and St. Thomas Hill. We follow the scenic landscape to the romantic city of Budapest where we will spend the next three nights. Enjoy a free evening sipping Hungarian wines or consider cruising along the Danube. |
| Visits: Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest |
| Meals: Breakfast |
| Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott City Center |
Day 8 | See the Sights of Budapest Connect with Locals |
| Join a Local Specialist this morning for a walking tour. Visit the Fisherman's Bastion, view the Matthias Church and drive to Pest to see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. We pay tribute to the seven chieftains of the Magyars in Heroes' Square before enjoying time at leisure in the Jewish Quarter or shop for Hungarian embroidery and fine porcelain. Tonight's Be My Guest experience will see us Connect With Locals over dinner with the Schieszl family and hear the story of their winery. |
| Visits: Budapest |
| Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest |
| Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott City Center |
Day 9 | Budapest Your Way |
| Venture up Gellert Hill for spectacular views of the Budapest skyline, relax in the Szechenyi Baths or consider an Optional Experience to Szentendre, a riverside village popular with artists and craftworkers. On our last evening together, we toast to a magnificent journey to the imperial capitals of Europe and enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. |
| Visits: Budapest |
| Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner |
| Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott City Center |
Day 10 | Farewell Budapest |
| We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable trip. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. |
| Visits: Budapest |
| Meals: Breakfast |