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Czech Republic Austria Slovakia Hungary |
Tour Type: Winter Touring
Tour Duration: 7 Days (6 Nights)
From: Prague to Budapest
Tour Code: W700
Operator: Insight Vacations |
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Tour Description
These three capitals, lush with magnificent cathedrals, imperial palaces and majestic castles, stand at the geographical heart of mainland Europe. Their history and culture intertwined by the powerful Habsburg dynasty. Bewitched by the gargoyles of St. Vitus Cathedral and ghosts of Bohemian Kings, experience a private tour through the atmospheric courtyards of Prague Castle. Take a romantic walk through snow-covered lanes and the medieval old town square of Cesky Krumlov. The sheer opulence of Schönbrunn Palace assaults your senses! Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a six-year-old prodigy. Visit Matthias Church and gaze out over the Danube and domed Parliament from the Fisherman's Bastion. Relax with a glass of wine and celebrate with friends over dinner at an atmospheric restaurant in Budapest. Included Premium Highlights:
- Prague: Walk within the walls of Prague Castle and enjoy views over the old town. Visit the Gothic St Vitus Cathedral. See the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square. Selected departures have time to attend the Christmas Markets.
- Cesky Krumlov: Explore the old cobbled streets and see the medieval castle.
- Vienna: Enjoy a guided visit to magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and gardens. Learn about the legendary meeting between Mozart and Marie Antoinette. Tour the Ring Road seeing St Charles’ Church, the Opera House, Parliament building and City Hall. Selected departures have time to attend the Christmas Markets.
- Budapest: Visit the Matthias Church and enjoy views from Fisherman’s Bastion in Buda. See the gargantuan Parliament Building and visit Heroes’ Square in Pest. Selected departures have time to attend the Christmas Markets
Included Premium Hotels
- These First Class, Superior and Deluxe Hotels are perfectly located in each destination for your maximum enjoyment.
- The Hotel President is within walking distance of Jewish Quarter and Prague’s beautiful Old Town.
- The contemporary Vienna Hilton is located in the heart of the city by the famous Stadtpark.
- Adjoining one of the city’s main shopping malls, the Hilton Budapest West End has a tempting array of shops and entertainment venues literally on its doorstep
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 1 and Day 7. (Should your flights not coincide with these arrival and departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport or purchase a transfer)
Included Quality Dining
- A Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal (WR)
- 6 buffet breakfasts (BB), 1 Celebration Dinner with wine (CD) and 1 three course table d’hôte dinner, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
- Departures on tour for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, enjoy a festive Celebration Dinner
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Exploring Golden Prague
Welcome to one of the most beautiful and intact medieval centres in all Europe! Transfers to your downtown hotel depart Ruzyne Prague Airport at 09:00, 11:00 & 13:00 hours. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or amble down to the nearby Jewish Quarter and beautiful Old Town. As night falls, enjoy a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light informal meal. The following morning, meet a local expert guide at the 1000 year old Prague Castle, dominated by the soaring spires of St. Vitus’ cathedral.
Walk in the footsteps of kings along cobblestone streets, past beautiful palaces for sweeping views over the city. Now descend to the Old Town Square where the mechanised antics of the Astronomical Clock’s glockenspiel delight onlookers each hour. In December, you may see the children in traditional dress, who come to dance and sing at the Christmas Markets. Stay: President (BB) |
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From Bohemian Kingdoms To Stately Vienna And The Habsburgs
Drive south through the forested Bohemian countryside to Cesky Krumlov nestled amidst loops of the Vltava River. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic free streets, back lanes and arch covered footpaths, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. On days when snow blankets the medieval buildings and wood smoke pervades the narrow streets - it’s a scene straight out of a Christmas card! This afternoon, cross the border and continue to the Austrian capital for dinner and overnight. Vienna owes much of its present day charm to the long reign of the Habsburgs, so after a relaxed breakfast, join your local guide for a private tour of Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens. Then get your cameras ready for a circuit of the famous ring road.
This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, show-cases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, the City Hall and Parliament. During Advent, Vienna is a place of nostalgia and romance, with concerts, nativity displays and traditional Christmas markets. Enjoy free time this afternoon to soak up the atmosphere or browse the elegant boutiques, pavement cafés and busy arcades of Kärtner Strasse. Stay: Hilton (BB/D/BB) |
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Bratislava And Budapest, Grand Dames On The Danube
A short drive brings you to Bratislava, the fortified capital of Slovakia. Time here to walk from the banks of the Danube to the Old Town’s historic squares; all the while the four towered Bratislava Castle looms over the city. The Hungarian border is only a proverbial stone’s throw away. Home for the next two nights is amid the elegant grand boulevards of Budapest, former second city of the mighty Habsburg Empire! Relax and settle in. Next morning cross the Danube for a stroll through the lanes of the old town of Buda with a local guide.
Admire the incredible interior decoration of Matthias Church and take in the view from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Back on the commercial Pest side, see the grand Parliament building and visit Heroes’ Square. The rest of the day is yours to browse the boutiques of Vaci Street. In December, the street is festively lit and the Christmas fair will be in full swing! This evening get together at a local restaurant for a Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer. Stay: Hilton Budapest West End (BB/D/BB) |
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Depart Budapest
The airport shuttle service arrives at Budapest Airport at 07:00 and 11:00 hours where your tour ends. (BB) |
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7 Day Vienna, Prague and Budapest Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Global Journeys.
1 Reviews,
Average Rating 5.0
of 5.
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The tour went off without a hitch, everyone involved, the tour director, driver, hotel staff and local guides all were great. There was lots of information, enough free time to poke around and additional tours for those who wanted to delve deeper into the cities and the culture of these amazing places. Without guides the cities themselves would have been daunting and could not have been appreciated in the short time frame. Stops in Chesky Kumlov and Bratislava enhanced the experience as the time on the bus was not too great. Overall a good time with a group of 24 friendly people.
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Tour Date 03/01/2012 |
Tour Prices
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| 04 Nov 2012 |
10 Nov 2012 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 11 Nov 2012 |
17 Nov 2012 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 25 Nov 2012 |
01 Dec 2012 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 02 Dec 2012 |
08 Dec 2012 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 09 Dec 2012 |
15 Dec 2012 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 16 Dec 2012 |
22 Dec 2012 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 22 Dec 2012 |
28 Dec 2012 |
AU $1,375 |
AU $1,725 |
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AU $1,335 |
| 27 Dec 2012 |
02 Jan 2013 |
AU $1,350 |
AU $1,725 |
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AU $1,310 |
| 06 Jan 2013 |
12 Jan 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 13 Jan 2013 |
19 Jan 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 03 Feb 2013 |
09 Feb 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 17 Feb 2013 |
23 Feb 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 03 Mar 2013 |
09 Mar 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 10 Mar 2013 |
16 Mar 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 17 Mar 2013 |
23 Mar 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
| 24 Mar 2013 |
30 Mar 2013 |
AU $1,275 |
AU $1,625 |
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AU $1,235 |
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General Information
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Tour Operator: Insight Vacations
Insight Vacations, Europe's premier escorted tour operator, provides premium escorted motorcoach vacations throughout Britain, Ireland, Europe, Scandinavia the Eastern Mediterranean and North America. 'The Art of Touring in Style' lies at the very heart of Insight philosophy. Our carefully chosen unique features and impeccable service standards enable us to deliver exceptional quality, unequalled value, unforgettable memories and personal freedom at levels currently unrivalled elsewhere in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Insight is completely unique. Simply, we are the only tour operator to give you more legroom on every tour at no extra cost: you'll consistently stay in quality hotels in desirable locations; you'll enjoy more included sightseeing; and because you'll travel in smaller groups (max 40 people), you'll receive better personal service from your experienced Tour Director and Tour Driver.
Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
Insight Vacations plays host to over 100,000 guests every year and has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore and the UK . The company has also appointed specialist agents in Argentina, Brazil, Mauritius, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan and China. It is therefore quite typical to find many different nationalities on any one tour.
With only 40 guests on our premium tours instead of the standard 53, Insight clients enjoy a more personalised service. In a smaller group, you'll be closer to your local guide for a more in-depth experience, you'll spend less time waiting to get into sights and it will be faster checking into hotels with your luggage arriving quicker to your room. Insight groups are smaller, more intimate and more friendly.
Yet another exclusive feature of an Insight premium tour is the incredible space and comfort you'll enjoy when travelling. Our luxury coaches have been specially reconfigured with fewer seats, you'll relax in style whilst enjoying up to twice as much legroom than on a standard touring coach.
Insight hotels are consistently first class standard and higher or in a style appropriate to the destination. They have been selected because they are good private or small collection hotels or from well-known chains such as Marriott, Renaissance and Hilton. Insight also chooses hotels based on their location. We know you'll prefer to stay centrally, convenient to the main historic, shopping or entertainment districts; or scenically in areas of natural beauty.
Time & time again, our guests tell us that it was their Tour Director who really made their trip. Our Tour Directors are amongst the finest in the business and will help steer you through the labyrinth of Europe 's cultures, languages and diversities and bring its magic to life before your eyes.
At Insight, planning the perfect tour is our speciality. Not only to we include the 'must see' sights, we carefully balance our itineraries to give you plenty of free time to relax and immerse yourself in the location.
The prices listed cover all hotel accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Insight Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling. All tips have been included for services on tour by dining-room staff, chambermaids and porters at hotels, airports, docks and train stations.
On an Insight Vacation, some gratuities are included in the price of your trip: baggage handling, meal service for all meals listed in the tour itinerary, and hotel service charge. Room service, however, is not included in the tour price. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.
These are activities that we do not automatically include but are offered at the start of your tour designed to enhance your travel experience. Your Tour Director will have a list of available options and the appropriate costs. They are carefully programmed to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit. It could be a seafood lunch in Venice, a concert in Vienna or a Grand Canyon Helicopter ride. A detailed list and costs can be found in your tour documentation.
If you wish to share with another tour member you can advise Global Journeys at the time of booking. Insight believes that traveling solo doesn't have to cost you more. We will try to match you with someone of the same sex in order to avoid having to pay the single supplement. If we are not able to provide a suitable roommate, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Several tours do not provide this option (generally tours containing a cruise component) and so the Single Supplement applies.
There is a no smoking policy motorcoach touring policy. However, we do make plenty of convenience stops giving you the opportunity to smoke, use local restroom facilities, take a scenic snapshot or just relax and enjoy of cup of coffee.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Insight including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Airport Transfers in Europe
All Insight passengers receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their
tour at specified times.
Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Insight providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Insight & Global Journeys.
European Private Transfers
If your flight times or arrival/departure days do not coincide with our shuttle transfers, you may choose to purchase a private shared transfer. Providing you also purchase the additional pre and post-tour hotel night(s) from Insight we can do this for you. Flight timings must be provided to Global Journeys no less than 21 days before the flight departure. Please enquire for pricing. Please enquire for pricing. Insight does not recommend organising your own taxis in Russia.
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