Vienna Budapest Tour

 Tour from Imperial Vienna famous for its grand palaces, elegant balls and music to Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube" with its imposing castle hill, magnificent panorama and many hot springs

A Touch of Central Europe

7 Days/ 6 nights 

Guaranteed Departures with First Class Hotels

Day 1, Vienna, Monday - Arrival
Arrival at Vienna airport on your own. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities. Dinner tonight at a typical local tavern, a Heurigen restaurant. (D)

Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday
Today after breakfast we start our sightseeing tour of Vienna and visit the Hofburg Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Gothic City Hall and have a panoramic tour of the city's all other important historic sites. Afternoon free for own activities. In the evening we will take you to one of the popular concerts the city is famous for to enjoy Mozart's and Strauss' melodies at one of the local palaces or concert halls. Overnight in Vienna (B)

Day 3, in Vienna, Wednesday
Today we take you on a guided visit to the Museum of Fine Art with its world-renowned collection of Spanish and Flemish art collected by the Habsburgs through several centuries. The rest of the day is at leisure to continue discovering Vienna on your own with its many palaces, galleries and museums. Perhaps you can try one of the most popular activities of the Viennese by relaxing at one of their famed cafes sipping espresso or melange  and snack on one of the delicious pastries the city is also so famous for. (B)

Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday
Today, we will have a coach transfer to Budapest, often called" The spa capital of the world" thanks to its numerous hot springs within city limits and the several elegant spas built around them. You will have free time this afternoon for shopping, strolling around or visiting one of the museums or perhaps participating in an optional tour. Overnight in Budapest (B)

Day 5, in Budapest, Friday
Morning city tour of Budapest including views of the Neo-Gothic Parliament building with its many turrets; the busy commercial center with Vaci street, a bustling pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants. We will also see the Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, elegant Andrassy street with its many palaces, etc. The rest of the day is at leisure for your own activities. Perhaps try one of the thermal pools in the city rich in hot mineral waters that have been popular since Roman times (B)

Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday
We dedicate today to the Buda side of the city. We'll drive up to Castle Hill, where we will see the 13th century Matthias Church, picturesque Fisherman’s Bastion and the Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for shopping or discovering the city on your own. We will have a farewell dinner with entertainment at a typical Csarda (tavern) restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7, Budapest, Sunday - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. Transfer time varies depending on your flight departure. Extension in Budapest are available. We suggest a spa hotel Budapest is so famous for. Take a look at the Budapest spa extension rates (B)

Tour Includes:

• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities

• Service charges and hotel taxes

• Breakfast daily

• 2 dinners in wine taversn in Vienna and Budapest

• Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna

• Modern motor coach transportation

• Arrival and departure transfers

• Professional English speaking tour director

• Luggage handling

• Sightseeing tours as per itinerary. Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Tour Price on application in 2019: info@bluedanubeholidays.com

Hotels used for the tour: (First Class 4star)

Vienna: Hilton
Budapest: Hotel Intercontinental

For pre and post tour stays check out the Vienna city packages and the Budapest city packages pages