Glory of Czech Republic
Cities : Budapest, Prague
Day 1
Arrive Budapest
After arrival to your hotel - Check in. Day at leisure. Overnight in Budapest.
Options: Folklore Evening, River cruise on Danube.
Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast proceed for guided city tour in Budapest - Heroes Square, Millennium Monument, City Park, Széchenyi Spa, Vajdahunyad castle, Andrássy Avenue (UNESCO World Heritage), Stephens Cathedral, Parliament, Castle District of Buda (UNESCO World Heritage Matthias Church, Liberty Statue and the Citadel). Afternoon free for shopping. Overnight in Budapest
Day 3
Budapest - Puszta Tour - Budapest
Spend an unforgettable day in the Puszta - we drive to Kecskemét, (guided walk) and further on to Lajosmizse, where you are welcomed with a traditional Welcome Drink after the great performance of the famous horsemen and a carriage ride through the Puszta - a typical Hungarian meal (3-course Menu with wine) is served in the csárda in the accompaniment of gipsy music. The tour ends in Budapest at your hotel. Overnight in Budapest
Day 4
Budapest - Danube Bend Tour - Budapest
After breakfast, we proceed for the Danube Bend Tour which is an excursion into Hungarys history where you will be taken to Esztergom, centre of the Catholic Church, and visit the Cathedral. Tour will continue to Visegrad, the former Royal seat, where we have lunch (3 course menu) and we carry on to Szentendre for a guided walk. We visit the magnificent Caprice Hungarian Jewellery Museum, followed by coffee and soft drinks before returning to Budapest on the Danube by boat. The tour ends at the pier in Budapest. Overnight in Budapest
Day 5
Budapest - Prague
After breakfast depart to Prague by train which takes approximately 6 hours. Transfer to your Hotel (on your own). Day at Leisure. Overnight in Prague
Day 6
Prague
After breakfast we take you to City tour of Prague. During this tour we will introduce Prague as a historic and architectural jewel of Central Europe. Our guide will be with you the whole time, explaining the history of Prague and its neighbourhoods (Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town) during the bus trip. The second part of the tour will take you to Prague castle where you visit the interior of this most important sight of Prague, St Vitus Cathedral. After approximately 60 minutes of guided walking tour you go to the bank of the Vltava River to get on board a boat where you can take a rest and relax admiring the beauties of Prague from a different view. Besides other bridges connecting both the river banks you will see the well-known Charles Bridge from the boat. Then continue for a pleasant walk through the Jewish town to the Old Town Square (Prague Astronomical Clock and Tyn Cathedral) where the tour ends. Overnight in Prague.
Day 7
Prague - Karlstejn Castle - Prague
After breakfast, half day tour to Karlstejn Castle. Visit the Karlstejn Castle which was built in the 14th century by the Czech King and Roman Emperor, Charles IV. At that time, the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire, including the imperial coronation jewels. We would like to point out that this excursion is physically more demanding. In case the Karlstejn Castle is closed, we arrange an alternative visit to the Ceský Sternberk Castle . At that time, the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire, including the imperial coronation jewels. We would like to point out that this excursion is physically more demanding. In case the Karlstejn Castle is closed, we arrange an alternative visit to the Ceský Sternberk Castle.
Options: Visit Karlovy Vary
Day 8
Depart Prague
After breakfast, at leisure till departure. Transfer to the airport or station. End of a lovely trip!