Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Classic Group, Summer

Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Classic Group, Summer

10 Days
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$3565

Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Classic Group, Summer

10 Days Starting in Budapest, Hungary and ending in Prague, Czech Republic

Visiting: Budapest, Vienna, Prague

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

E705N26

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $3565

NB: Prices correct on 27-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Europe with the "Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Classic Group, Summer" tour. Begin in the enchanting city of Budapest, where you'll explore the Liszt Music Academy and stroll through the historic Castle District. Travel to Vienna, the city of elegant coffeehouses and grand architecture, where you'll enjoy a private visit to Schonbrunn Palace and a unique Viennese Waltz workshop. Continue to the fairy-tale town of Ceský Krumlov before arriving in Prague, the Golden City, to discover its rich history and vibrant culture. With luxurious accommodations, guided tours, and delightful dining experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Highlights

  • Visit a traditional coffeehouse in Vienna to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte.

  • Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz in a unique workshop in Vienna.

  • Explore Prague with a local expert, walk the courtyards of the Castle, and visit St. Vitus Cathedral.

  • Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, followed by an enchanting recital.

  • See Heroes' Square and Andrássy Boulevard in Budapest, and spend time in the popular pedestrian shopping street of Váci utca.

  • Stop in the pretty town of Gyor, known for its Baroque charm.

  • Take a private, guided exploration of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna.

  • Wander through the medieval streets of Cesky Krumlov, a fairy-tale town.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Budapest

Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Novotel Budapest Centrum

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to the wonderful Hungarian Capital of Budapest. Enjoy your day before meeting your Travel Director and travel companions this evening. Tonight you are in for a treat with your dinner. Dine in elegance as you savor hearty, Hungarian delicacies accompanied with specially selected wines.

Day 2: Budapest, Queen Of The Danube

Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Novotel Budapest Centrum

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy, followed by an enchanting recital by one of the students. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875. Drive along the elegant boulevards en route to Heroes’ Square. Across the river in Buda, walk with your Local Expert in the Castle District area.

Day 3: Free Time In Budapest Relaxed Start

Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Novotel Budapest Centrum

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The day is at leisure to immerse yourself in Budapest's history, culture and gastronomy. Perhaps, visit a thermal bath, spend time browsing the boutiques on Vaci Street or relax in a sidewalk café. This evening, enjoy a Dine-Around experience from your choice of specially selected restaurants.

Day 4: On To Stately Vienna

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to the pretty town of Győr, located on the confluence of the Danube, Rába and Rábca rivers. Cross the border and continue to stately Vienna, known for its elegant coffee houses and lavish architecture steeped in history. In the evening, sit down to a meal of authentic Viennese cuisine, a perfect complement to this enchanting city.

Day 5: Vienna And The Habsburgs

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna

Meals Included: Breakfast

Much of Vienna’s present-day charm is due to the long reign of the Habsburgs. Join a Local Expert for a private visit of Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace and explore its formal gardens at your own pace. Then, ready your camera for a dazzling drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche.Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose to visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte or MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience by taking to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop, supporting the visually impaired community. Dancing in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, will be a unique experience for all your senses. The afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 6: Vienna At Leisure Relaxed Start

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover the regal grandeur of Vienna as you explore at your own pace. Perhaps start at St. Stephen’s Cathedral - one of Europe’s great Gothic structures, or browse the shops of the bustling Kärntnerstrasse? You may wish to add another capital to your travels with a visit across the Slovakian border to Bratislava. Ask your Travel Director to recommend local attractions and restaurants as you appreciate the long summer evening in one of Europe's most elegant cities.

Day 7: Charming Český Krumlov And Golden Prague

Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: K+K Central, Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Once over the Czech border, continue to picturesque Český Krumlov, where you'll start with a brief orientation tour of this fairy-tale town, straight out of the Middle Ages. Enjoy some free time to explore and appreciate views of the Vltava River. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic-free streets, past colorful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague. Prior to your arrival in ''The Golden City'' you are invited to a Dine-at-Home experience to savor a traditional meal with a local family.

Day 8: Prague, City Of A Hundred Spires

Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: K+K Central, Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore Prague with Insight Choice. Choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Alternatively, join your Local Expert for a walk through the Jewish Quarter and learn about a different side of the history of Prague and taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. The city is then yours to explore. Maybe take a river cruise through the heart of the city or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route? Czechs are passionate about their beer, so be sure to try the local pilsners together with hearty Czech cuisine.

Day 9: Prague At Leisure Relaxed Start

Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: K+K Central, Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Wind along cobbled lanes and discover a treasure trove of hidden gems as you explore Prague at your own pace. Perhaps cross the border to Germany and explore Dresden? This evening, tantalise your taste buds with a rousing dinner of local specialties at a restaurant.

Day 10: Depart Prague

Location: Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end after breakfast.

What's Included

  • Meals

    5 dinners and 9 breakfasts are included.

  • Activities

    Choose between two carefully selected activities in Vienna.

  • Vienna Coffeehouse Visit

    Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte.

  • Viennese Waltz Workshop

    Listen to the musical masterpiece of Mozart and learn the Viennese Waltz in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.

  • Porterage

    We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

  • Insight Flourish

    From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

  • Wi-Fi

    Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

  • Transfers

    If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times.

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What's Not Included

If your flights are outside the scheduled times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a comfortable and sanitized journey.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at the Novotel Budapest Centrum, Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel in Vienna, and K+K Central in Prague, offering elegant and convenient accommodations throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the Vienna portion of the tour?

    In Vienna, you can choose between visiting a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte, or participating in a unique 'Dancing without Barriers' workshop. This inclusive workshop, designed to support the visually impaired community, takes place in the dark in a specially designed sensory studio, offering a unique experience for all your senses.

  • What kind of dining experiences can I expect in Budapest?

    In Budapest, you will enjoy a Dine-Around experience where you can choose from a selection of specially selected restaurants. Additionally, on the first night, you will dine in elegance, savoring hearty Hungarian delicacies accompanied by specially selected wines.

  • Are there any special activities planned in Prague?

    In Prague, you can choose to walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral, or join a Local Expert for a walk through the Jewish Quarter to learn about a different side of Prague's history and taste Trdelník, a traditional Czech pastry. You will also have the opportunity to explore the city on your own, perhaps taking a river cruise or walking along the Royal Route.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to very high standards, with physical distancing measures implemented. Hand sanitizer is also freely available on board.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    You will stay in well-appointed hotels throughout the tour. In Budapest, you will stay at the Novotel Budapest Centrum. In Vienna, your accommodation will be at the Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel. In Prague, you will stay at the K+K Central.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights' accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners. These meals are carefully selected to provide a taste of local cuisine and specialties.

  • What kind of activities are available during the free time in Budapest?

    During your free time in Budapest, you can immerse yourself in the city's history, culture, and gastronomy. You might visit a thermal bath, browse the boutiques on Vaci Street, or relax in a sidewalk café.

  • What is the 'Insight Flourish' mentioned in the tour highlights?

    From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an 'Insight Flourish,' which is a local specialty representing the destination. This adds a unique and personal touch to your travel experience.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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  • Low Deposit

    Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.