Country
Austria
Duration
11 Days/10 Nights
Travel Type
City Package
 

Travel by train through the most popular and picturesque cities of eastern Europe.

Inclusions

Accommodation in double occupancy (3 nights in Budapest, 3 nights in Vienna, 4 nights in Prague). Choose your preferred type of accommodation 3*, 4* or 5*
10 breakfasts
Arrival transfer in Budapest and departure transfer in Prague with private car

Train segments in economy class from Budapest to Vienna and from Vienna to Prague

Exclusions

Flights – Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel personnel – Transfers from and to train stations – Visits and entrances to monuments – Beverages and meals other than breakfasts – Travel insurance – Personal expenses – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.

Additional Information

ADD THE 3-CITY GRAND TOUR TO YOUR STAY ($240 per person)

VIENNA
The sightseeing tour starts at the Operngasse 8 and takes you to the Ringstrasse boulevard, where you pass many popular tourist attractions. First take a look at the impressive Vienna State Opera. It is home of the famous “Opera Ball” which takes place every year. Not far from the Opera, the grand Hofburg Palace is located, the former winter residence of the imperial family. Next you will see the monumental buildings of the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. Further sights on our tour are the neoclassical Parliament, the acclaimed Burgtheater and the striking City Hall. On arrival at Schönbrunn Palace the guided tour starts at once, no need to wait for Austria’s most popular tourist attraction! The former imperial summer residence is a listed World Heritage Site and attracts millions of people from all over the world every year. We visit the historic staterooms and see how the imperial family once lived. You will also have time to take a stroll through the palace gardens or enjoy a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of delicious apple strudel. The city tour ends at the Vienna State Opera.
Inclusion: Entrance fee to Schönbrunn Castle
Duration: 3,5 hrs
No Hotel pick-up / Tour starts from meeting point
Languages: English, German, Spanish

PRAGUE
During this tour you are going to see all of the most interesting historical sights of Prague. By 2 hours bus ride you can admire the Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, the National Museum and Charles Square. It is followed by a ride along the beautiful riverside, across the River Vltava to Prague Castle. There will be 20-30 minutes stop for view and photos and after bus takes you to the city centre to the Old Town Square. After short break the bus take you to the pier of Vltava River and follows 1 hour boat cruise. The tour ends at 15:00 at the Vltava embarkment. If you are interested in Prague Castle interiors, please take our tour T3a PRAGUE CASTLE IN DETAIL.
Inclusion: Boat tour in Prague
Duration: 3 hrs
No Hotel pick-up / Tour starts from meeting point
Languages: various languages by audio-guide

BUDAPEST
Are you ready to discover Budapest? We are prepared to show You the Hungarian capital in 3 hours so get ready to be engaged by this city. The Heroes Square, the State Opera House, the Hungarian Parliament, the Royal Palace and the Citadel (photostop) cannot wait for You to see them. Our buses are air-conditioned and live guided. During the Grand City Tour we will take You for an additional walk in the Castle District to enjoy its unique medieval atmosphere and get carried away in history. Tour ends at the city center.
Duration: 3 hrs
Free Hotel pick-up 30 min prior to departure time of the tour
Languages: various languages by audio-guide

1

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN BUDAPEST

Upon arrival in Budapest, transfer to the hotel of your choice including breakfast (starting on day 2).

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Budapest for 3 nights

2 - 3

DAYS 2 - 3 BUDAPEST

Days at leisure in Budapest.
This city is a hidden jewel – get there before the rest of the world realizes what they are missing! The city is bisected by the Danube River, separating the Buda side from the Pest side. Buda is home to Buda Castle, the Fishermen’s Bastion, St-Matthias Church and Gellert Hills historic thermal spring swimming pool. Pest is where you will find Heroes Square, the Opera, the beautiful Parliament, the pedestrian shopping street and St. Stephen’s Basilica. It is possible to reserve your optional excursion ($) prior departure, via your travel agent.

Meals : Breakfast

4

DAY 4 TRAIN FROM BUDAPEST TO VIENNA

Train in economy class to Vienna.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Vienna for 3 nights

5 - 6

DAYS 5 - 6 VIENNA

Days at leisure. The heart of the old Vienna is surrounded by the Ring Strauss (street). The ideal location is to be of walking distance from it. A few things not to miss in Vienna: the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum in the former Habsburg winter residence. Outside the city centre you will surely want to visit the showrooms of the truly spectacular Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family. Vienna is the place to be for stunning operas and classical concerts. There are so many reasons why the city has won the title of “Most livable city in the world for young people” for multiple years running. It is possible to book your optional excursion ($) prior departure, via your travel agent.

Meals : Breakfast

7

DAY 7 TRAIN FROM VIENNA TO PRAGUE

Train in economy class to Prague.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Prague for 4 nights

8 - 10

DAYS 8 - 10 PRAGUE

Days at leisure. One of the most beautiful and well preserved cities in Europe. Every street is a postcard transporting you back in time. The monuments and buildings are so colorful, architecturally interesting and unique that you will feel like you stepped into a painting. Don’t miss the Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, the National Museum and Old Town Square. Admire the Tyn Church and the famous Astronomical clock. Visit Prague Castle and take a walk on Charles Bridge across the Vltava River. An excursion can take you outside the city to Cesky Krumlov, a beautiful medieval town, and Karlovy Vary, a famous thermal spa destination. It is possible to book your optional excursion ($) prior departure, via your travel agent.

Meals : Breakfast

11

DAY 11 DEPARTURE FROM PRAGUE

Transfer to Prague airport for your flight back.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Krakow for 3 nights

HOTELS OR SIMILAR

BUDAPEST:
3* Erzsebeth
4* President
5* Kozmo

VIENNA
3* Post Hotel
4* Savoyen Hotel
5* Imperial Vienna Hotel

PRAGUE
3* Hotel Zlata Vaha
4* Rott Hotel
5* Ambassador Zlata Husa

Rates in $ CA, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

 Land Package – 2024
Daily Departures 3* Hotel 4* Hotel 5* Hotel

Low Season:
November – March

 1705 2005 3399

Shoulder Season:
July – August 

 1899 2149 3765

High Season:
April – June 
September – October 

 2090 2370 4065

POLAND EXTENSION – 6 days / 5 nights

High and Shoulder Season:
April – October

 N/A 1045 N/A

Low Season:
November – December

 N/A 860 N/A
Supplements and Upgrades
Single Supplement on request
Triple Occupancy on request
Upgrade to 1st Class Train for both rail segments +195 per person
3-City Tour (one in each city) +270 per person

Please note that these rates are not valid during special events such as: Congress and fair periods, major sporting, or cultural events (e.g., Formula 1 Grand Prix Budapest in August), Christmas, Easter and New Year’s period, weekend periods in Vienna from end of November until Christmas, public holidays.

If the travel date is covering 2 different periods, the rate will need to be recalculated accordingly.

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

Eastern Europe City Trio – detailed itinerary
Eastern Europe City Trio – detailed itinerary