| Places covered: | Budapest, BRNO, KRAKOW, PRAGUE, BERLIN |
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| Duration: | 8 Nights / 9 Days |
| Category: | POPULAR VACATION |
On arrival at airport transfer to the hotel and Check in to the hotel and time to refresh, Half day city tour of Budapest: We start the tour from the Chain Bridge. First, we take the Margaret Bridge and drive over to Buda. We stop in the Castle District and during a short walk we show you the main attractions of the area. We walk to Matthias Church and to the Fishermen’s Bastion (from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama).Next, we drive to the Gellért Hill (Citadel) and show you the most spectacular view of Budapest. We then take you across the Elisabeth Bridge to Pest and show you the famous Central Market Hall, followed by the largest Synagogue of Europe and the City Park. We pass by Europe’s largest thermal spa, the Budapest Zoo and the Amusement Park, after which stop at the Heroes’ Square (with statues of the most famous Hungarian kings and dukes). We then take the Andrássy Avenue to downtown Pest, pass by the Opera House and the St Stephen’s Basilica. We then get off the bus again and take an interior visit of the impressive neo-gothic House of Parliament (guided tour incl.). During the tour we offer a brief overview of the last 1000 years of Hungarian history. Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Budapest.
Breakfast at the hotel. Half day tour to Szentendre handcraft village: We take you to the picturesque Artist’s Village, called Szentendre. We wander around the baroque settlement, built on medieval ruins and walk along the narrrow streets. We invite you for a Lángos (fried Hungarian flat bread)*. Then you will have the opportunity to go shopping or to visit the Margit Kovács Ceramic Museum or the Confectionery Museum (marzipan figures). Afternoon free for leisure or shopping and Evening boat cruise on Danube river Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Budapest.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Krakow via Brno with guided tour (Budapest – Brno – 350 km, 4 hr driving; Brno – Krakow – 300 km, 3 hrs driving) 2 hours tour of Brno Get introduced to the Czech Republic's second-largest city on a 2-hour walking tour. For a glimpse of this student city's grand past, check out the Art Nouveau buildings in Brno's Old Town, see the imposing castle fortress and prison, and marvel at the soaring twin spires of the neo-Gothic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Visit the Monastery of Capuchin Monks. In the monastery's vaults, known as the Capuchin Crypt, mummified monks lie on display in glass coffins for all to see. If you're feeling brave, take the chance to see the mummies. Check out Brno's lively Vegetable Market; one of the oldest squares in the city, and make a wish at Parnassus Fountain. See the 19th-century mansion, Klein's Palace, and wander around Freedom Square; During the Christmas holidays in December and Easter holidays in April you will visit traditional markets and get to know get to know the Czech traditions and customs. Evening: Hotel check in Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Krakow.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Visit Auschwitz, one of the best-known concentration camps in the world. It includes a visit to Auschwitz I and II. Relive the harrowing experience of the death camps, and see how Auschwitz remains as a living monument to death. Go to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most precious and fascinating monuments of material culture in Poland. Transfer back to Krakow 2 hour tour of Krakow Begin your tour by visiting the Jewish District of Kazimierz. Explore the area which used to be inhabited by one of the most diverse Jewish communities in Europe. Take a short drive to the Wawel Hill, the embodiment of Poland's former monarchical glory. At its summit is the Royal Castle (except Mondays) and a 14th-century cathedral which hosted almost all coronations and funerals of the Polish monarchy. Go down Wawel Hill and stroll along Kanonicza and Grodzka Streets to see Collegium Maius (Mondays only), the oldest building of the Academia Cracoviensis. After visiting its charming Gothic courtyard we go on to the Main Market Square. This bustling heart of the city is the perfect place for picking up souvenirs. Complete your tour by visiting St. Mary's Church. See the stunning medieval altar sculpted by Veit Stoss and listen to the bugle call. Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Krakow.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Prague ( 530 km or 6:00 hours ) Hotel check in and Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Prague.
Breakfast at the hotel. Half day tour of Prague: The tour will start with the visit of the Prague castle area Hradcany; then will continue along the romantic Nerudova street to the Lesser town area, famous with the best example of Baroque in Prague – St. Nickolas church. – continue the tour along the Kings’ road: Charles Bridge, Charles street, Old town area and Old town square with the famous Astronomical clocks. During this tour guide will tell lot of stories about Prague, which is the most preserved city in Europe and was never destroyed during its 1000 years history. During the tour there is also visit of one of the most famous breweries in Czech Republic – Staropramen with beer tasting. 1 hour boat cruise Evening free for leisure or shopping and Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Prague.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Berlin via Dresden (Prague – Dresden – 130 km, 2 hr driving; Dresden – Berlin – 200 km, 3 hrs driving) 2 hours tour in Dresden Visit the German Baroque architectural wonder that is the Frauenkirche. Artwork enthralls in the galleries and the Green Vault. These are just a few possibilities for sightseeing in Dresden, only two hours from Prague. During this tour you will see the historical center of Dresden and explore all the major sights. Evening: Hotel check in and Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Berlin.
Breakfast at the hotel. Half day city tour: The tour leads to most sights in the center of West and East Berlin. It includes 4 - 5 photo stops and small walks at selected sights. This large Berlin city tour will give you an extensive overview and includes sights such as the Olympic Stadium or the East Side Gallery (1,3 km of original Berlin Wall) and more stops at sights. Photo stops and small walks with detailed explanation at sights for example at Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Parliament Building and governmental quarters; Business Center Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie and / or at the East Side Gallery (1,3 km of original Berlin Wall), Berlin Olympic Stadium, Charlottenburg Palace, Holocaust Memorial and Traditional center Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island. Evening free for leisure or shopping Visit of the TV tower to see the wonderful evening panorama of the city Dinner at the Indian restaurant and Overnight in Berlin.
Breakfast at the hotel and Departure to the airport for your onward Journey.