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10 Day Highlights of Eastern Europe
Highlights: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague
Trip start: Budapest
Trip end: Prague
Price Range from £1,438 to £1,563 *
* GBP per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Enjoy an unforgettable journey to the jewels of Eastern Europe. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Budapest's World Heritage Sites include the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue and the Millennium Underground railway. Combining gorgeous parks, architecture, restaurants, cultural and religious buildings, it is endlessly fascinating. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and is the mecca of the country's history. You'll find yourself in the midst of 18th century rococo buildings, walking the cobblestone roads in the heart of the pedestrian plaza. Bratislava is the only world capital that borders two countries: Austria and Hungary. Continue on to Vienna where downtown is a World Heritage Site and has the perfect cafe scene with dark roasted Viennese coffee aroma thick in the air. Tour the old city and Danube valley with your expert guide. Finally, finishing our tour in Prague which is situated on the River Vltava in central Bohemia. Tour Prague Castle (optional) the largest ancient castle in the world, with your guide. This exclusive itinerary showcases some of Europe's most beautiful cities in the care of an expert guide and comfort of 24/7 support from the Kensington team.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Budapest
  • Budapest: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Pest (3*) (B)
Day 2
Budapest
  • Shared - 1/2 d City Tour with Parliament Palace (4.5hrs) - Coach/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Pest (3*) (B)
Day 3
Bratislava
  • Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Budapest - Bratislava - Train seat 1st class
  • Bratislava: Transfer - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - 1/2 d Walking City tour (4hrs) - Guide
  • Dinner (not included)
Devin (4*) (B)
Day 4
Bratislava
  • Private - Small Carpathian Mountains Trip - Vehicle/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Devin (4*) (B)
Day 5
Vienna
  • Transfer - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Bratislava - Vienna [Train to Vienna] - 1st Class Train Ticket
  • Vienna: Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Austria Wien (3*) (B)
Day 6
Vienna
  • Shared - City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3hrs)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Austria Wien (3*) (B)
Day 7
Vienna
  • Shared - Wachau - Danube Valley (8hrs)
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Austria Wien (3*) (B)
Day 8
Prague
  • Transfer - Private - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Vienna - Prague [5 hrs] - 1st Class Ticket
  • Prague: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Atos (3*) (B)
Day 9
Prague
  • Shared - Grand City Tour (3.5 hrs) - Coach/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Atos (3*) (B)
Day 10
Prague
  • Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
Depart (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Budapest

Budapest was originally two cities on each side of one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube River – Buda, the older, more graceful part, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings, and Pest, the commercial center. In Buda, Gellért Hill gives a wonderful view of the city, river and mountains. On the hill is the Citadella fort, the Royal Palace which houses the National Gallery, the rampart of Halászbástya (Fisherman’s Bastion), so called because it was the duty of the city’s fishermen to protect the northern side of the Palace during the Middle Ages, and the great Mátyás Templom (church) with its multicolored tiled roof. On the Pest side are the Parliament; the Hungarian National Museum, containing remarkable treasures ranging from the oldest skull found in Europe to Franz Liszt’s gold baton; the Belvárosi Templom, Hungary’s oldest church, dating from the 12th century, the Museum of Fine Arts housing European paintings and the Ethnographic Museum. Margaret Island, connected to both Buda and Pest by bridges, is a park with a sports stadium, swimming pool, spas, a rose garden and fountains. Budapest has about 100 hot springs.

Airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

The Hotel Pest (3*) is located in the city center of Budapest, in the ancient historical district of the city, close to the main tourist attractions, business centers, shopping and entertainment venues, which makes it a good base for exploring the city. The hotel is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the Terezvaros district and provides guests with a comfortable stay with 25 comfortable and quiet rooms, furnished with specially crafted wooden furniture and modern décor. A full breakfast buffet is served every morning in the glass enclosed atrium breakfast hall, while the lobby bar provides guests with a quiet spot to sit back and relax while enjoying a few drinks after a long day of sightseeing.

Overnight at Pest (3*).


Hotel Pest
Hotel Pest
Day 2 Budapest

Tour the city's main sites with a stop at the House of Parliament (Holy Hungarian Crown) – Take the opportunity to visit of the impressive House of Parliament- Hungary’s largest building. Visit the magnificent neo-gothic Parliament with a guide through the splendid session room and the impressive staircase.

Overnight at Pest (3*).


House of Parliament Palace
House of Parliament Palace
Day 3 Bratislava

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and also the country's largest city. It is located in south-western Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River and is the only world capital that borders two countries: Austria and Hungary. Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the executive branch of the government. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important economic, cultural, and educational institutions.

Train station transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Enjoy a train transfer from Budapest to Bratislava.

Enjoy a private train station transfer by vehicle and driver.

Enjoy a private waking tour with your personal English speaking guide. During this walking excursion you will discover the glamour of the Old Town with Primatial (Archbishop in the past) Palace, Michael's Gate, Franciscan Church, building of Hungary Chamber in the past, Academia Istropolitana historical building, St.Martin's Cathedral, Main Square, Old Town Hall, Slovak National Theatre and Reduta. entrance fees to Primate Palace and St. Martin's Cathedral is included in the tour price.  The tour takes 4 hours.

Directly on the bank of the River Danube and right in the historical centre of Bratislava you can find the Hotel Devin (4*) which has undoubtedly been part of the history of the capital city since 1954. Thanks to its significant architectural style the hotel is now deemed to be a jewel of functionalist style, however, the works of art of the most important Slovak artists can also be found here. The single and double rooms are equipped in a classical style and every room has everything you may need for your comfort - adjustable air-conditioning, TV set with wide selection of satellite programmes, internet connection and a mini-bar. Moreover, you may select from smoking and non-smoking rooms. Also, it is only up to you whether you want a view of the River Danube or Bratislava Castle and the city centre.

Overnight at Devin (4*).


Bratislava
Bratislava
Hotel Devin, Bratislava
Hotel Devin, Bratislava
Day 4 Bratislava

Enjoy a full day private trip to the Small Carpathian Mountains, hiding the best known wine-yards in Slovakia. While walking through the typical wine-growing towns, to the Driny-cave or at the manufacturing plant of majolica-ceramics - you will virtually feel the colours of Slovak rural life. The biggest cellar-vaults in Central Europe as well as the unique strategic fortifications system will leave a permanent and unforgettable impression. The degustation of the most famous Slovak wines with the local vintner in a typical vintner-cellar will raise your mood and keep this excursion forever in your heart.(entrance fees to red Stone Castle, Small Carpathians Museum, Museum of Naive Art in Pezinok, wine-tasting is included in the total price).

Overnight at Devin (4*).


Day 5 Vienna

Vienna is situated in the northeast with the Danube River running through the northern suburbs of the city. The Ringstrasse forms the boundary of the elegant First District, with its fine architecture, shops and hotel.  The Hapsburgs who ruled the country for six centuries resided in the Hofburg where the Kaiser-Apartments (Imperial Apartments) and the Crown Jewels are now open to the public. The Spanish Riding School in the Hofburg where the famous white Lipizzaner stallions perform finely executed dressage manoeuvres to Viennese classical music is very popular with tourists. Schloss Schönbrunn, can be compared with Versailles; its landscaped park is also home to the world’s oldest zoo. There are more than 50 museums open to the public, including the Natural History Museum, the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of the 20th Century, the Museum of Modern Art, the Museums quarter, the Künstlerhaus, the Clock and Watch Museum and the Technology Museum.

Enjoy a private train station transfer by vehicle and driver.

Enjoy a train ride from Bratislava to Vienna. The train takes around one hour.

Take a train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver in Vienna.

The Austria Wien Hotel (3*) is directly situated in the historical centre of Vienna, only a few steps away from St. Stephen's Cathedral. The Imperial Palace Hofburg with its Congress Centre, the Vienna State Opera, the renewed Viennese Museums as well as the exclusive shopping streets Kärntnerstraße and Graben can all be reached easily with short walks through the typical old Viennese side streets of the city centre. The accomodations are stylish and meticulously and lovingly designed, leaving no aspect of modern comfort for you to miss out on. You can relax in their quietly located terrace with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine or in their lounge rooms, furnished in Biedermeier style. Here you’ll also find a free highspeed internet terminal, a free wireless LAN (WI-FI) hotspot and a 5-language cable television at your disposal.

Overnight at Austria Wien (3*).


National History Museum
National History Museum
Austria Wien Hotel
Austria Wien Hotel
Day 6 Vienna

The tour will provide an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse admire numerous magnificent buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. The highlight of the tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace. In this former summer residence of the Habsburg family lived e.g. Maria Theresia. The MAK shows applied and contemporary art in temporary exhibitions as well as in its unique permanent and study collections. On the way back to the opera pass by the Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugen. Entrance fee to Schonbrunn Palace included.

Overnight at Austria Wien (3*).


Schonbrunn Palace
Schonbrunn Palace
Day 7 Vienna

Enjoy a full-day excursion, which will show you the beauty of the Wachau. Through this romantic scenery full of history and legends the Danube winds its way past charming old village's steep vineyards, and castles. During a romantic boat-trip the history comes alive. The heart of the Wachau is the old vine-merchant's town Krems. Also visit Melk, the "Cradle of Austria" , the magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a pearl of the Austrian Baroque. Possibility for lunch in the Abbey Restaurant at Melk. The tour finishes at the Opera House. Entrance fee to Melk Monastery and boat ride included.

Overnight at Austria Wien (3*).


Danube Valley
Danube Valley
Day 8 Prague

Prague is picturesquely located on the banks of the Vltava (Moldau) River, and has always played an important part in the history of Europe. The ‘Paris of the East’ is noted for its magnificent architecture with the city’s historical center being listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

Take a train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver in Vienna.

Enjoy a train ride from Vienna to Prague. The ride takes around five hours.

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Atos Hotel (3*) located near Prague’s city center, only 15 minutes on foot from Prague's main boulevard, Wenceslas square, and 10 minutes from the underground station. Several tram lines provide easy access to the most famous tourist sights of the Czech metropolis. The property offers stylishly furnished rooms, a lobby bar and the Meduzzy restaurant, serving Greek and Italian cuisine. Begin your day with a delicious complimentary breakfast and set off on a walking tour of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.  Prague Castle, National Theatre and Wenceslas Square can be reached by foot.

Overnight at Atos (3*).


Prague
Prague
Hotel Atos, Prague
Hotel Atos, Prague
Day 9 Prague

During the city shared tour, you will be given all the basic information about Golden Prague's historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, the Charles Square, Prague Castle. Walk around the Castle courtyards, where amongst other things, you will have the opportunity to see St. Vitus Cathedral. Your private guide will take you across the Vltava to the Old Town, St. Nicholas church, the Týn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock (The Prague Orloj) and apostles. The tour ends not far from the modern city centre. Departure: Daily.

Overnight at Atos (3*).


The Prague Orloj: An Astronomical Clock
The Prague Orloj: An Astronomical Clock
Day 10 Prague

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Depart from Prague airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.