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DAY 1 weLCoMe TO BUDAPEST On arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, enjoy a complimentary transfer to your hotel at 10:00, 13:00 or 15:30. Meet your Travel Director and travel companions at 18:00. Tonight you are in for a treat with your Welcome Dinner. Dine in elegance as you savour hearty, Hungarian delicacies accompanied with specially selected wines. (DW) Hotel Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery. DAY 2 Buparesr, QUEEN OF THE DANUBE Relaxed Start. Drive along the elegant boulevards enroute to Heroes’ Square. Across the river in Buda, walk with your Local Expert. Make your way to a traditional strudel house to see pastry chefs at work, as they prepare delicious sweet strudel by stretching the dough and readying fillings. Enjoy a delectable taste of this famous delicacy paired witha rich aromatic coffee. Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875. (B) (MT) DAY 3 FREE TIME IN BUDAPEST Relaxed Start. The days 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 ina sidewalk café This evening, enjoy a Dine-Around experience from your choice of specially selected restaurants. (B) (DW) DAY 4 ALONG THE DANUBE TO ESZTERGOM AND ON TO STATELY VIENNA Travel along the Danube to the picturesque city of Esztergom, home to the largest Catholic church in Hungary. Then, journey westward for a stop in the pretty town of Gyér, located on the confluence of the Danube, Raba and Rabca rivers. Cross the border and continue to stately Vienna, known for its elegant coffee houses and lavish architecture steeped in history. In the evening, you are invited to a Dine-at-Home experience. Sit down toa hearty meal witha local family and learn about life in this enchanting city. (B) (DW) Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier, Vienna. DAY 5 VIENNA AND THE HABSBURGS 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 Schénbrunn Palace and explore its formal gardens at your own pace. Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose to visit atraditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte. Alternatively, join a unique MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, take to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop and support the visually impaired community. Dancing in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, will be a unique experience for all your senses. 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 Kariskirche. The afternoon is at your leisure. (B) DAY 6 VIENNA AT LEISURE Relaxed Start. 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 Karntnerstrasse? You may wish to add another capital to your travels with a visit across the Slovakian border to Bratislava. (B) KEY 3 Join/Leave Options fflunesco Heritage Site Ocentral Hotels + Nights @Place ited © Optional Place Visited CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE Bera Sei} Neg NI) ete ocrs PRAGUE (Days 7, 8, 9 & 10) REPUBLIC AUSTRIA CZECH SLOVAKIA _.O Bratislava VIENNA © (Days 4,5 & 6) BUDAPEST HUNGARY iiceysi2e3) DAY 7 CHARMING CESKY KRUMLOV AND GOLDEN PRAGUE Once over the Czech border, continue to picturesque Cesky Krumlov, where you'll start with a brief orientation tour. Wander through cobblestone, traffic-free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land, Enjoy some free time to explore. In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague. In the evening, savour a traditional meal at a local restaurant. (B) (DW) K+K Hotel Central, Prague. DAY 8 PRAGUE, CITY OF AHUNDRED SPIRES 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. 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. (B) DAY 9 PRAGUE AT LEISURE Relaxed Start. 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 Celebration Dinner of local specialties at a restaurant. (B) (DW) DAY 10 DEPART PRAGUE Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Prague airport at 08:00 and 10:00. (B) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Enjoy sweeping views of Budapest from the Fisherman's Bastion. 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