Itinerary
- Day 1
Tour Overview
Your grand cultural adventure through Central Europe's Imperial Cities begins today. This tour will take you through Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, where you'll experience traditional entertainment, local cuisine, and centuries of history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grandior Hotel)
- Day 2
Prague
Arrive in Prague and spend the day checking things out at your own pace. This evening, you'll join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grandior Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Prague's ancient landmarks and medieval architecture
- Day 3
Prague
Start in Prague's Old Town at Charles Bridge, which spans the Vltava River. After that, you'll have free time for lunch and wandering around on your own. An optional excursion to Prague's Old Jewish Quarter is available if you're interested.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grandior Hotel)
Included Activities
- Charles Bridge exploration
Optional Activities
- Prague's Old Jewish Quarter guided tour - $60.00 pp
- Old Jewish Cemetery visit (oldest graves dating back to 1439)
- Jewish Museum exploration
- Independent lunch and afternoon/evening exploration
Landmarks Charles Bridge Vltava River Old Jewish Cemetery Jewish Museum Prague - Day 4
Prague
The morning starts with a panoramic tour, then you'll head to the Castle District to see St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle, and the Golden Lane. Your afternoon is open to shop for Bohemian crystal or visit museums. Later, dinner comes with traditional folklore dances.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Czech cuisine and folklore performance at famous Prague restaurant featuring original recipes from Czech grandmothers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour
- Castle District exploration
- St. Vitus Cathedral visit
- Prague Castle visit
- Golden Lane visit
- Dinner with traditional folklore dances at famous Prague restaurant
Optional Activities
- Bohemian crystal shopping
- Lapidarium museum visit
Landmarks St. Vitus Cathedral Prague Castle Golden Lane Lapidarium - Day 5
Prague to Vienna
You'll travel through scenic countryside toward Vienna with a stop in the medieval town of Ceský Krumlov. Walk through the quaint preserved streets lined with Baroque architecture before continuing to Vienna. An evening stroll with your Tour Manager happens before you grab dinner on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ceský Krumlov stop and exploration
- Evening stroll with Tour Manager
Optional Activities
- Independent dinner
Landmarks Ceský Krumlov 
- Day 6
Vienna
A local guide takes you through Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for over 200 years. Then head to Vienna's city center to explore the architecture, scenic parks, and gothic spires. Your afternoon is free to enjoy Vienna's famous cafe culture. By evening, you'll catch a classical performance featuring Mozart and Strauss.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (InterContinental Hotel)
Included Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace guided tour
- Vienna city center exploration
- Classical performance featuring Mozart and Strauss
Optional Activities
- Vienna café culture experience
- Independent afternoon exploration
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace - Day 7
Vienna
Choose your own adventure today with three options: cruise down the Danube to medieval Durnstein and 11th-century Melk Abbey, join a guided tour of the Belvedere Museum to see Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss', or have a leisurely morning before a Viennese Waltz lesson in the afternoon. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Up Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Danube cruise to Durnstein and Melk Abbey
- Belvedere Museum guided tour with Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss'
- Viennese Waltz lesson
Landmarks Melk Abbey Belvedere Museum Danube River Durnstein - Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
A local expert takes you through Bratislava, sharing about its 4,000-year-old history as the former Imperial capital of the Habsburg Empire. Then you'll head to Hungary to visit a rustic event house where you'll learn traditional strudel-making and have lunch with Hungarian goulash. After arriving in Budapest, your evening is on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Hungarian goulash at Hungarian event house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Up Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bratislava city tour with local expert
- Hungarian event house visit
- Traditional strudel-making lesson
- Lunch with Hungarian goulash
Optional Activities
- Independent evening exploration
Landmarks Bratislava 
- Day 9
Budapest
A local expert leads a panoramic tour of Budapest, showing you Matthias Church atop Buda Castle Hill, the Fisherman's Bastion, historic Old Buda, and Parliament House. Your afternoon is free to explore on your own or relax at the city's famous thermal pools. An optional evening excursion to see Budapest by Night is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Up Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Budapest
- Matthias Church visit
- Fisherman's Bastion visit
- Old Buda exploration
- Parliament House visit
Optional Activities
- Thermal pools relaxation
- Budapest by Night evening cruise and dinner - $95.00 pp
Landmarks Matthias Church Buda Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion Parliament House - Day 10
Budapest
Start with a conversation with a local sharing stories about life during the communist era. You'll have a leisurely morning, then head out to Visegród, the former Renaissance capital, to see the Danube Bend and Borzsony Mountains. Visit the 14th-century castle, a former royal residence, and enjoy a Renaissance-style dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Renaissance-style dinner at castle restaurant in Visegrád)
Included Activities
- Local conversation about communist era
- Visegrád excursion
- 14th-century castle visit
- Renaissance-style dinner at castle restaurant
Optional Activities
- Leisurely morning in Budapest
Landmarks Visegrád Danube Bend Borzsony Mountains - Day 11
Tour End
Your tour through the Imperial Cities of Central Europe comes to a close today as you say goodbye to this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
