Historical Habsburg Cities

Day 1

TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following the Channel crossing to Calais, we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation. (D)

Day 2

OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO PRAGUE
We complete the journey to Prague where we stay for the next two nights with dinner included at our hotel this evening. (B, D)

Day 3

PRAGUE
Enjoy a guided tour of Prague today where you will see some of the cultural treasures of the city including the Old Town Hall, the original heart of the city and Golden Lane, named after the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th century. You will have some free time this afternoon for further sightseeing so be sure to take a stroll over Charles Bridge and see Wenceslas Square. This evening we'll join a Czech Beer Party in a traditional Czech Pub where traditional beers and food will be served. (B, D)

Day 4

PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST VIA BRATISLAVA
This morning we depart Prague and journey eastwards to the Slovakian Republic where we will make a stop in the capital city of Bratislava. You will have free time to explore at leisure before we continue our journey into Hungary, arriving in Budapest by late afternoon. Dinner is served in our hotel this evening. (B, D)

Day 5

BUDAPEST
Our guided tour this morning will show you the secrets of this enchanting city. It is split into two distinct regions by the River Danube, Buda and Pest. You'll find the impressive Fisherman's Bastion in the Buda side and the famous Opera House and Parliament building in Pest. After the guided tour there is free time to explore at leisure before enjoying a typical Hungarian Czardas Folklore Evening with traditional dinner and music. (B,D)

Day 6

BUDAPEST TO VIENNA
We depart Budapest and head westwards to the Austrian Border, crossing over into the province of Burgenland, where you will see a blend of Austrian and Hungarian styles. Here we'll stop at Lake Neusidel and enjoy a typical lunch of the region, before enjoying a scenic boat cruise on the lake. Later we continue our journey to Vienna where we stay for the next two nights with dinner included at our hotel. (B, L,D)

Day 7

VIENNA
Enjoy a guided tour of Vienna, the city of romance and music, seeing many of the main sights. We'll also visit Schönbrunn Palace, the former Imperial Residence (with audio guide) before enjoying some free time at leisure, then head to the Prater Fairground for a ride on the 65m tall ferris wheel made famous in the film 'The Third Man'. Later we make our way to the village of Grinzing for a traditional evening including dinner, wine and music in one of the traditional inns. (B,D)

Day 8

VIENNA TO REGENSBURG (OR SIMILAR)
We depart our hotel and continue to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B, D)

Day 9

REGENSBURG (OR SIMILAR) TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
We continue our journey and on to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (B, D)

Day 10

FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Continue to Calais and complete the journey home. (B)