Eastern Europe Highlights - 7 D / 6 N

Welcome to your Southern Travels Best of Eastern Europe Tour. Welcome to Prague, Czech Praha, city, capital of the Czech Republic. Lying at the heart of Europe, it is one of the continent’s finest cities and the major Czech economic and cultural centre. The city has a rich architectural heritage that reflects both the uncertain currents of history in Bohemia and an urban life extending back more than 1,000 years. Upon your arrival you will meet the representative and then be transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle. Rest of the day free for leisure or optional activities, depending on the flight arrival. Overnight at the hotel in Prague.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today Discover the city, Become acquainted with the most famous monuments and UNESCO sites in Prague during a 4 hour half-day tour of the city, Explore the gem of Central Europe by bus, on foot or even on-board a boat. Overnight in at the hotel in Prague.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a check out formalities. Later make your way to the train station to board the train to Vienna! Welcome to Vienna, Austria’s capital, which lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the Museums Quartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. Upon your arrival at Vienna train station, you will make your way to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Vienna.

Breakfast at the hotel. After Breakfast - Take a tour of the main sights within the city centre and visit the magnificently decorated rooms of Schonbrunn Palace. This city tour will introduce you to the the most important sights of the Austrian capital. As we drive around the famous 'Ringstrasse', Vienna's main boulevard, we pass by the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Art and Natural History, the Parliament building, the Burgtheater (National Theatre), the City Hall and the University. The highlight of this programme is the visit to Schonbrunn Palace where we take a tour of some of the most magnificently decorated rooms. Overnight at the hotel in Vienna.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Later make your way to the train station to board the train to Budapest! Welcome to Budapest! Once called the “Queen of the Danube,” Budapest has long been the focal point of the nation and a lively cultural centre. The city straddles the Danube (Hungarian: Duna) River in the magnificent natural setting where the hills of western Hungary meet the plains stretching to the east and south. It consists of two parts, Buda and Pest, which are situated on opposite sides of the river and connected by a series of bridges. Upon your arrival at Budapest train station, you will make your way to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure and optional activities. Overnight at the hotel in Budapest.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Later Proceed for Budapest city tour. On this tour you will be passing by the Parliament building before crossing the Danube on the Margaret Bridge and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side of the city. Here you will have some free time to yourself to visit the Fishermen's Bastion which offers stunning views over the city and the Mathias Church. Your tour will continue to the Gillert Hill before crossing the Elisabeth Bridge from where you will drive towards the Heroes' Square. Passing by the Opera and St Stephen's Basilica you reach the Hotel Intercontinental where your tour ends. Overnight at the hotel in Budapest.

Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@southerntravels.in.