Day 1

Depart the U.S.A.

Day 2  - PRAGUE

Arrive at Prague, a fairy tale town in the heart of Europe. For thousands of years the architects of Prague have used every artifice ever invented to embellish a building, from Gothic arcades to Renaissance windows to Rococo angels and Art Nouveau sylphs. Long before “the city of hundred spires” acquired its uplifting skyline on the river Vltava. Prague’s rich heritage attracts crowds of painters, photographers architectures and ordinary tourists who, in spite of everything they’ve heard and read, never fail to be surprised.

Day 3 - PRAGUE

Morning city tour of Prague Castle Area Pass Art Nouveau Building of Main Train Station, Opera House, Wenceslas Square to residential areas   of Pankrac and Vyshehrad. Continue via New Town Quarter to Charles Square with the New Town Hall. Pass the Dancing House to Smichov quarter , industrial and business part of the town. Go through residential area of Strahov to Prague Castle.  After visit of Prague Castle ( no entry, unless requested) continue to Old  Town. Finish your tour at the Old Town Square with the famous Astronomical Clock.

Day 4 – PRAGUE

Free day, Folklore dinner at the typical local restaurant with wine and music entertainment

Day 5   -  PRAGUE – BUDAPEST

Prague – Depart for Budapest, the capital of HUNGARY.  City that graces both sides of the legendary river Danube, crossed by a succession of regal bridges. At night the lights on the monuments and bridges gleam in the dark like jewels.  Grand, tree-lined boulevards, neoclassical buildings from  the 19^th century, neighborhoods with winding, narrow, cobblestone streets from medieval times, museums and concerts, it is Budapest.

Day 6  - BUDAPEST

Budapest - Morning city tour. Passing  by the Parliament you cross the Danube on the Margaret-Bridge and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side, where you see the Fishermen’s Bastion and the Mathias Church. After the foto stop at the Citadel you cross Elisabeth Bridge and drive through the City Park towards Heroes Square. Passing by the opera and St. Stephen Basilica you will return back to your hotel.

Day 7  - BUDAPEST

Free day. Dinner at the typical local restaurant Czarda.

Day 8  - BUDAPEST - VIENNA

Budapest – Depart for Vienna, capital of AUSTRIA. Vienna is the Old Worlds’ Capital. More than 2000 years ago the Romans built the fortress of Vindobona, the remains can still be seen. Over the centuries the history  of the city has been determined by its location on the Danube, the natural borderline  between East and West.  The old Austrian Empire consisted of many countries and peoples, governed from Vienna.  Vienna is the place where the Giant Ferries  Wheel goes round, the Vienna Boy’s   Choir sings, the waltz melodies of the Strauss  Family are  unforgotten and where   you find the world famous Spanish Riding School.

Day 9  – VIENNA

Morning city tour of Vienna. This tour gives an overall impression of the most significant historical sights of Vienna. Starting with a tour along the beautiful Ringstrasse with the magnificent buildings like the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the imperial palace  Hofburg, the Parliament the City Hall and the University. We continue passing by the Hundertwasser House, the Giant Ferris Wheel in the amusement park Prater, across the Blue Danube to the UNO City.

Day 10 -  VIENNA 

Free day. Dinner at the Grinzing. Vienna is the only capital surrounded by vineyards, to go to a so called “Heurigen” is a Viennese tradition. “Heuriger” is the Viennese term for the wine of the last grape harvest and it is also the name of the places where this wine is served. The various Heurigen-districts are actually located within Vienna’s city limits but are  mostly more like villages. Spend an Austrian evening experiencing Viennese “Gemütlichkeit” (= cosiness) and taste all the specialties Vienna has to offer in spite of Schnitzel.

Day 11  - RETURN FLIGHT

Depart Vienna for USA.

Tour price (per person, based on double occupancy):

May 15, 2006:               $2,745.00

July 17, 2006:                $2,950.00

September 12, 2006:     $2,745.00

Single Supplement:      $ 590.00

Package includes:

• 3 nights Superior 4* hotel in Pargue.
• 3 nights Superior 4* hotel in Budapest.
• 3 nights Superior 4* hotel in Vienna.
• Luggage handling at the airports.
• Porters at the hotels in/out.
• Admissions: Prague Castle in Prague and Schoenbrun Castle in Vienna.
• Folklore dinners at Prague, Budapest and Vienna (3 course meal with wine).
• Local English speaking guide for city tours.
• All land transportation.

Not included:

• Airport taxes.
• Tips for tour guides and drivers.
• Lunch and dinners not mentioned in itinerary.
• Entry visa
• Personal expenses

We reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute hotels, if needed. Prices and dates subject to change without notice.