Capitals of the Habsburg Empire 2025

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a welcome drink.

After breakfast we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

We travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”. There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. Dinner and overnight. (B)

We start the day with a visit to St Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening enjoy the classical Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B)

Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B,D)

The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. (B)