Budapest offers an unmatched combination of culture and tradition. Your city tour begins with a visit to the Great Market Hall before going to both the Buda (hilly) and the Pest (flat) sides of the river. You'll see Heroes' Square and Castle Hill, home to the Fisherman's Bastion and Mattias Church. As an alternative, you can hike up to Castle Hill for breathtaking views of the city below. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Host to the crowning ceremonies of many Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830, Bratislava certainly has earned the title "Coronation City of Kings", as you'll discover during your walking tour. Or join a special "Tastes of Slovakia" tour. For a more active adventure, hike up to Bratislava Castle, offering magnificent views of the city. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Mar 5, 2025
Day 4
Tulln, Austria
Bus Travel
Klosterneuburg, Austria
Bus Travel
Tulln, Austria
One of the oldest towns in Austria, Tulln, referred to as "City of Flowers", is your gateway to Klosterneuburg Abbey. Join a tour that takes you inside this majestic 12th-century Augustinian monastery, where legend has it that Margrave Leopold III's wife's wedding veil landed after riding on a gust of wind. Alongside your knowledgeable local guide, examine the abbey's gilded interior, which boasts high ceilings, lovely frescoes, and intricately carved statues. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Mar 6, 2025
Day 5
Durnstein, Austria
Melk, Austria
Located above Melk on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube, Melk Abbey is one of Europe's largest and most revered Baroque monasteries and a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally founded in the 11th century, the magnificent abbey now houses a museum chronicling its history and a famous library with countless medieval manuscripts. During your tour you will see some of Melk's musical manuscripts as well as frescoes painted by Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger. In Durnstein, the "Pearl of the Wachau", you will enjoy a tour encompassing its traditional architecture, brilliant blue Baroque Stiftskirche tower, and wine taverns, including a wine tasting. If you prefer a more active adventure, stretch your legs on a hike to ruins of Durnstein Fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held captive and take in sweeping views of the village and Danube River below. Or join a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ... Read More
The "City of Waltzes" offers a wealth of gems, and your city tour showcases its regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna's historic city center and then visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. Or, discover Vienna by bike on a guided cycling tour through the city. Later in the day, step inside the 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace, built as the summer residence of the Habsburg Emperors. See the Imperial Apartments, the living quarters of the Emperors, which still contain their original furnishings, and stroll through the equally impressive gardens. You may also enjoy free time to explore this iconic city. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Mar 8, 2025
Day 7
Danube Bend, Hungary
Cruise through the scenic Danube Bend where you'll see the Borzsony and Visegrad hills and some of Hungary's oldest settlements, including Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre. Nature, culture, and history intertwine into a picturesque sight as the Danube River turns into a sharp bend. (B,L,D)
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