Eastern Europe by Rail - Standard

Welcome to Czech Republic, where East meets the West! On arrival in Prague, one of the world's most beautiful and cultured cities you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

This morning, embark on a fascinating journey of Prague on a Grand City tour through the history of Prague and enjoy a classic tour of both the historic and modern quarters of Prague. Visit the Old Town, the New Town and the Little Quarter. Discover the major sights and visit the famous Gothic style St. Vitus Cathedral on a one hour walking tour in the Prague Castle complex and get to know the magnificent history of the buildings, and of their royal and presidential connections. Continue through the Jewish quarter before arriving at the Old Town Square where you can learn the origins of one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world.

This morning, transfer to the train station for your journey to Vienna. Travel by train from Prague to Vienna. On arrival in Vienna, proceed to your hotel. Vienna, Austria's capital city and its prime tourist attraction here tradition and innovation walk hand in hand. A compact and delightful city, much of it can be explored by foot as you admire majestic buildings and stroll through pristine parks. Relax over coffee and cake, explore museums and art galleries, swing high above on the Prater Wheel and as dusk falls enjoy a glass of local wine by the 'blue' Danube.

After breakfast explore the city on an orientation tour. Drive around the famous Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard with its magnificent buildings; pass by the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Art and Natural History, the Parliament building, the Burgtheater (National Theatre), the City Hall and the University. Visit the Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer seat and residence of the Habsburgs, tour some of the magnificently decorated rooms. Later return to the city centre, pass by the Belvedere Palace, where you will have the opportunity to end your tour, or you can choose to continue to the State Opera House, where the tour ends.

Today, proceed to the train station for your journey to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube and often described as the "Little Paris of Middle Europe". Travel from Vienna to Budapest by train. On arrival in Budapest, proceed to your hotel on your own. Budapest is famous not only for the monuments reflecting its own 1,000-year-old culture, but also for the relics of others who settled here. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover this breathtaking city on your own.

Today, explore one of the richest architectural and cultural treasure troves in the world, Budapest on a Tour. Pass by the Parliament building before crossing the Danube on the Margaret Bridge and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side of the city. Visit the Fishermen's Bastion which offers stunning views over the city and the Mathias Church. Following a photo stop at the Citadel, cross Elizabeth bridge and drive past the City Park towards Heroes' square passing by the Opera and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.