Eastern Europe Tour

Eastern Europe Itinerary

11 NIGHTS 12 DAYS

• DAY 01: Arrive Prague - Prague City tour & Panoramic Vltava River Cruise

  Arrive Prague and transfer to the hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.See Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island and the other sights of Prague from the water on this 55-minute cruise. Sail the Vltava River and learn about the city's highlights from the on-board commentary. Enjoy comfortable climate-controlled indoor cabin or outdoor deck.Overnight stay at hotel in Prague.

• DAY 02: Prague - Cesky Krumlov with Lunch in Medieval Tavern

  Breakfast at hotel. Today proceed for the Cesky Krumlov with Lunch in Medieval TavernČeský Krumlov is an extraordinary architectonic jewel listed in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Visit romantic Český Krumlov, where you can breathe in its great history. Overnight at Hotel.

• DAY 03: Prague to Salzburg by train

  Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to the station to board your train for Salzburg. Arrive Salzburg and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Salzburg.

• DAY 04: Salzburg - Salt Mines by coach

  Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for the Tour, Embark on an exciting journey for the whole family as you explore deep into the subterranean world of the salt mines. Highlights - Slide down into the salt mines for fun day out for the whole family - Enjoy a magical multimedia experience on the underground lake - Ride on a mine train into the heart of the mountain Discover the remarkable history of Salzburg with an intriuiging tour of the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine. Intrinsically linked to salt and indeed its very name means ‘salt castle’. The countryside around the city is famed for its salt mines, which produced ‘white gold’ in an area far from the sea and which have been an immense source of wealth since time immemorial. This is a salt mine visit with a difference as you enjoy a roller-coaster ride of emotions deep inside the mountain. Head south of Salzburg, past the beautiful baroque Hellbrunn Palace, into the stunning Salzburgerland countryside before arriving at the mine, which closed in the 1980s after centuries producing salt. At the mine, receive protective clothing to keep warm – and to look the real deal! Travel in a former miners’ train into the heart of the mountain while a guide regales you with tales of the salt mining in the area since Celtic times thousands of years ago. Discover this secret world of kilometres-long labyrinths dug by miners, with their bare hands, deep into the mountain. Using the wet mining technique, they would dissolve the rock in water and thus end up with salt. Once inside the cave, have fun on the long miners' slides and enjoy a wonderful raft cruise across a subterranean salt lake. There is also a magical multimedia show that will light up the underground lake and blow you away. Head back to the outside world aboard the miners’ train having discovered the rock on which Salzburg was built. Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY 05: Salzburg - Innsbruck- Salzburg Day Trip Swarovski Crystal Worlds

  Breakfast at hotel. Today Day trip to Innsbruck by Train. Step through the head of The Giant into the magical world of Swarovski. Visit André Heller’s Swarovski Crystal Worlds to add a touch of sparkle to your day. Highlights - 17 underground chambers - Café and restaurants in the gardens - Spacious park full of surprises - 800,000 hand-mounted crystals Enter the sparkling world of Swarovski, and see the magical park they’ve created to celebrate more than 100 years in the jewelry business. Designed by Austrian artist André Heller, the park showcases the incredible talent of Swarovski's crystal makers through the work of global artists who have created attractions for the park. See the sparkle of the black mirror pool where 800,000 crystals dangle above, catching the daylight and dancing on the reflection of the water below. Walking beneath the structure is dreamlike, but once you leave you don't wake up – the park continues to amaze visitors with its crystalline structures and the fairytale backdrop of the Alps. Kids can explore a play tower, run through a hedge maze, and ride a carousel that would look at home in the palace of any make-believe kingdom. Adults can join in on the fun too, then marvel at the beauty of the Alps from an observation deck or even explore Roman ruins on the site. The highlight of any visit to the park, though, is The Giant. Carved into a hillside, a waterfall runs from the giant's mouth and hides an entrance to the Chambers of Wonder. Inside, visitors will find 17 rooms with unique installations created by leading artists from around the world. The Chandelier of Grief is one of the main highlights – you can step inside a mirror-lined room with a revolving crystal chandelier that creates haunting shadows and unique light displays. Another sparkling sensation is the newly interpreted chamber “Silent Light”, a poetic installation with real snow and temperatures as low as -10° Celsius. Other Audioguide in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Dutch, Chinese, Korean – for an additional cost. Overnight stay at hotel in Salzburg.

• DAY 06: Salzburg/Budapest By train

  Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to the station to board your train for Budapest. Arrive Budapest and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Budapest.

• DAY 07: Budapest | Ideal City Tour and Evening Danube Cruise

  Breakfast at hotel. Ideal City Tour and Evening Danube Cruise. Do you want to see the highlights of Budapest in detail? Do you prefer small group tours? With this tour you will receive a personalised treatment and you will be able to see in 4 hours many sights which are not included in the regular tours. Highlights - Admire famous monuments in the City Park - Stroll through the Castle district and climb up to the Citadel, the highest point of Budapest - Includes an evening cruise on the Danube Let yourself be seduced by the "Pearl of the Danube", a fairytale city full of monuments and magical places to visit. Stroll through the City Park and discover numerous points iconic landmarks such as Heroes' Square, the Vajdahunyad Castle and the Széchenyi Baths. In the Castle district you will have the opportunity to contemplate Matthias Church and the Fishermen's Bastion before heading towards the Citadel where you will enjoy spectacular views over the city. The tour also includes the Andrássy Avenue, the Opera, the Dohány Street Synagogue also known as the Great Synagogue, the Basilica of Saint Stephen and the impressive Parliament building. After this pleasant stroll, enjoy a relaxed cruise on the Danube. Observe the illuminated city from a unique perspective as you sip on a drink and make the most of the opportunity to take excellent photographs of the city Duration City tour: 4 hours Cruise: 1 hour Overnight stay at hotel in Budapest.

• DAY 08: Budapest - Lake Balaton Tour

  Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for the Lake Balaton Tour, You get to see the largest freshwater lake of Central Europe, Lake Balaton. Our first stop is Balatonfüred which is a lovely small town on the north shore of Lake Balaton. We invite you for a short city sightseeing with a nostalgia train. Before a one-hour cruise on the Lake Balaton, you will have time to walk along the picturesque promenade and have something to eat. (lunch not included) Next, we drive to Tihany Peninsula, which has been declared one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. This area is rich in special natural and architectural values. Here you can enjoy the unique view of Balaton (photo stop). Then you will have the opportunity to visit the Abbey of Tihany, founded in 1055 by the Hungarian King, András. Finally we return to Budapest.Then you will have the opportunity to visit the Abbey of Tihany, founded in 1055 by the Hungarian. Overnight stay at hotel.

• DAY 09: Budapest– Vienna by coach

  Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to the station to board your train for Vienna. Arrive Vienna and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure.Overnight stay at hotel in Vienna.

• DAY 10: Vienna City Tour with Schoenbrunn Palace

  Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for the City Tour with Schoenbrunn Palace. Overnight at Hotel. Live the high life in Vienna with this city tour that includes skip the line access to the Schoenbrunn Palace, the magnificent summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty. Highlights - Admire Vienna’s impressive sites with a panoramic bus tour - Enjoy royal treatment at the Schoenbrunn Palace with skip the line entry See all the main sights and attractions along the grand Ringstrasse. Take a panoramic bus tour along the famous Ringstrasse, the monumental boulevard, and admire the astonishing assembly of palaces, ministries, churches and opera houses that flank it. Behold the impressive Vienna State Opera, home to the world famous Opera Ball and continue the tour to marvel at the imperial winter residence, Hofburg Palace. See buildings such as the Museum of Art History, the glorious Gothic revival-style City Hall, the neo-classical Austrian Parliament, the brilliant Burgtheater, the Museum of Natural history and many more outstanding architectural gems. Few other streets in the world could hold a candle to the Ringstrasse, and Vienna is even celebrating the 150th anniversary of the most beautiful boulevard in the world in 2015. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the Schoenbrunn Palace, a 1,441 room Baroque palace outside of the old town. It was here that the emperors would while away their summers, hunting, fishing and partying. Beat the queues and head straight in to admire the opulent state rooms and gain an insight into lavish imperial life. Take time to stroll through the equally impressive gardens and you can take a break with a Viennese coffee. Others The city tour is by bus and the visit to the Palace by foot. Shuttle transfer available from State Opera to departure point Südtiroler Platz always 30 min prior respective departure. From the Südtiroler Platz we offer you a free transfer to the State Opera.

• DAY 11:Vienna ( Day at Leisure for Shopping Pandolf Factory Outlet )

  Breakfast at hotel. Today at leisure for shopping. Overnight at Hotel.

• DAY 12: Vienna to Delhi

  Breakfast at hotel. Check out from the hotel to reach Vienna airport to board your flight for Delhi.