Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and get settled into your hotel. This evening, your Travel Director brings everyone together for dinner at a traditional Hungarian restaurant, where you'll try classic dishes paired with locally selected wines and meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Hungarian cuisine accompanied with specially selected wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Budapest Centrum), Hotel (Mövenpick Budapest Centre)
- Day 2
Budapest
The morning starts at the Liszt Music Academy, where you'll hear a student recital. After that, you'll drive through the city's elegant boulevards to reach Heroes' Square. Then it's across the Danube to Buda's Castle District, where a Local Expert walks you through the historic streets and shows you the main sights from that area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Budapest Centrum), Hotel (Mövenpick Budapest Centre)
Included Activities
- Tour of Liszt Music Academy with student recital
- Drive along boulevards to Heroes' Square
- Walk in Castle District with Local Expert
Landmarks Liszt Music Academy Heroes' Square Castle District - Day 3
Budapest
This day is yours to do what you want around Budapest. Many people head to one of the thermal baths for a few hours, or you might browse the shops along Vaci Street and grab lunch at a sidewalk cafe. In the evening, you'll head to a local restaurant for dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Budapest Centrum), Hotel (Mövenpick Budapest Centre)
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal bath
- Browse boutiques on Vaci Street
- Relax in sidewalk cafe
Landmarks Vaci Street - Day 4
Budapest - Győr - Vienna
You'll drive to Györ, a charming town where three rivers meet, then cross into Austria and continue on to Vienna. By evening, you're settled in Vienna with dinner at a traditional Viennese restaurant, trying the local specialties like schnitzel and other classics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Viennese cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna), Hotel (Am Konzerthaus - MGallery Collection, Vienna)
Included Activities
- Stop in Győr at the meeting point of four rivers
Landmarks Győr 
- Day 5
Vienna
Start with a private tour of Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Then take a scenic drive along the Ring Road to see major sites like the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building, and Karlskirche. Later, choose between a traditional cafe experience with coffee and pastries, or a Waltz dance workshop. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna), Hotel (Am Konzerthaus - MGallery Collection, Vienna)
Included Activities
- Private visit of Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
- Explore formal gardens at own pace
- Drive along Ring Road with views of architectural masterpieces
- Visit traditional Viennese cafe for coffee and Sachertorte OR Viennese Waltz dance workshop
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Ring Road Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Austrian Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 6
Vienna
Vienna is yours to discover today. You could start at St. Stephen's Cathedral or walk through Kärntnerstrasse for shopping. If you're up for a day trip, head across the border to Bratislava, Slovakia. Take advantage of the long summer evening to sit at an outdoor cafe or walk along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna), Hotel (Am Konzerthaus - MGallery Collection, Vienna)
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Browse shops on Kärntnerstrasse
- Day trip to Bratislava, Slovakia
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Kärntnerstrasse - Day 7
Vienna - Český Krumlov - Prague
You'll cross into the Czech Republic and arrive in Český Krumlov, a medieval town where you get an orientation tour of the old streets and see the Vltava River. From there, it's through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague. In the evening, you'll do a progressive dinner, hopping between different restaurants in the Mala Strana district and finishing at the Charles Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around progressive dinner experience in a number of exciting venues in the heart of Prague's Mala Strana district, topped off with a visit to the famous Charles Bridge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (K+K Central, Prague)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Český Krumlov with Travel Director
- Free time to explore Český Krumlov
- Dine-Around progressive dinner in Prague's Mala Strana district
- Visit Charles Bridge
Landmarks Český Krumlov Vltava River Charles Bridge Mala Strana 
- Day 8
Prague
Your Local Expert guides you through Prague, walking around the castle courtyards and inside St. Vitus Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to spend however you like. Take a river cruise through the city, follow the Royal Route on foot, or find a pub to try Czech pilsners and hearty local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (K+K Central, Prague)
Included Activities
- Walk castle courtyards with Local Expert
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
Optional Activities
- River cruise through Prague
- Walk the Royal Route
- Try local Czech pilsners and hearty Czech cuisine
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral - Day 9
Prague
Spend this day exploring Prague's quieter areas and winding cobbled streets at your own pace. If you want a change of scenery, you can cross into Germany and visit Dresden for the day. That evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant featuring Czech specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local specialities at a restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (K+K Central, Prague)
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague's hidden gems and cobbled lanes
- Day trip to Dresden, Germany
- Day 10
Prague
After breakfast, your journey ends and you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
