Best of Eastern Europe
Places Covered : Czech Republic - Austria - Hungary - Slovenia - CroatiaItinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVE PRAGUE AND TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL
Arrival at Prague airport, transfer to hotel. Check-in to your hotel in Prague, and rest of the day free to explore Prague city.
Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.
Night stay in Prague
DAY 2 – PRAGUE: FULL DAY PRAGUE CITY SIGHTSEEING, PRAGUE CASTLE & VLTAVA RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast at your hotel, explore the historical city of Prague. Visit 17th century Valdstejn Palace with Italian style Garden, National Theater of Prague, Wenceslas square, the Rudofinum, the Powder Gate, the Jewish Town. Also explore Prague Castle and other UNESCO listed sites like the Old Town, the Lesser Town and Charles Bridge. Later on enjoy Prague city sightseeing cruise along the Vltava River.
Night stay in Prague
DAY 3 – PRAGUE TO VIENNA TRANSFER BY TRAIN 2ND CLASS
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer from Prague to Vienna. Check-in to your hotel in Vienna and evening free at your own leisure. Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Vienna is famous for its great culture, modern artistic and historic places.
Night stay in Vienna
DAY 4 – VIENNA: FULL DAY VIENNA CITY TOUR + VISIT TO SCHONBRUNN PALACE (Skip-the-line)
After breakfast, explore Vienna City Tour including Hundertwasser Haus, Belvedere Palace, The State Opera House, the Hofburg, National Museums, The Burgtheater, City Hall and the Parliament. Enjoy scenic views of Ringstrasse, Danube riverfront and visit to Schönbrunn Palace with skip-the-line entry tickets.
Night stay in Vienna
DAY 5 – VIENNA TO BUDAPEST TRANSFER BY TRAIN 2ND CLASS
Today after your breakfast, you will be transferred from Vienna to Budapest. Check-in to your hotel and rest of the day free to explore Hungary’s capital city of Budapest. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest, across the Danube River.
Night stay in Budapest
DAY 6 – BUDAPEST: FULL DAY BUDAPEST CITY SIGHTSEEING + DANUBE RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast explore full day Budapest city sightseeing tour including UNESCO listed sites of Andrássy Avenue and Buda Castle. Visit the Hungarian State Opera House, the grand townhouses, Dohany Street, St Stephen's Basilica and ancient Castle District. Later enjoy Danube river boat cruise.
Night stay in Budapest
DAY 7 – BUDAPEST TO ZAGREB TRANSFER BY TRAIN 2ND CLASS
Today after breakfast, transfer from Budapest to Zagreb by train 2nd Class. Check-in to your hotel in Zagreb, the capital and the largest city of Croatia. Zagreb is known for its diverse economy, historical museums, cultural events, sporting and governmental hub. It is located on the southern slopes of Medvednica Mountain along the banks of the Sava River.
Night stay in Zagreb.
DAY 8 – ZAGREB: DAY TRIP TO UNESCO LISTED PLITVICE LAKES AND NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, explore full day trip to UNESCO listed Plitvice lakes and National Park.
Plitvi?e Lakes National Park is a 295-sq.-km forest reserve in central Croatia. It's known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water, and an electric boat links the 12 upper and 4 lower lakes. The latter are the site of Veliki Slap, a 78m-high waterfall.
Night stay in Zagreb.
DAY 9 – DAY TRIP TO SLOVENIA FOR LJUBLJANA WITH POSTOJNA CAVE & CASTLE FROM ZAGREB
Today after breakfast, explore full day trip to Ljubljana, capital city of Slovenia, for with Postojna Cave & Castle from Zagreb.
The Postojna Caves, one of Slovenia's most notable natural sights, consisting of a 27-kilometer system of underground caves, tunnels, galleries and halls with spectacular dripstones. A small cave train will take you on a tour around the caves, which are also known for providing habitat for Proteus anguinus, an endemic amphibian salamander.
Predjama Castle, part of which is built into the middle of a 123-meter high vertical cliff face, was originally home of the legendary outcast knight Erasmus. The present castle, which was given its Renaissance appearance in the 16th century, houses a museum.
Late evening you will be transferred back to your hotel in Zagreb
Night stay in Zagreb.
DAY 10 – ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK TRANSFERS BY COACH
After breakfast, transfer from Zagreb to Dubrovnik by coach, and check-in to your hotel.
Dubrovnik is one of the world's most magnificent walled cities, overlooking the calm blue Adriatic
Popular for its spectacular seafront location on the Dalmatian Coast, coupled with its evocative and historic Old Town district, Dubrovnik is home to Croatia's artistic and intellectual elite and offers numerous cultural activities and festivals.
Night stay in Dubrovnik
DAY 11 – DUBROVNIK CITY TOUR & CABLE CAR RIDE UP TO MOUNT SRD
Today after breakfast, explore Dubrovnik city tour and Cable Car ride up to the popular Mount SRC.
Stroll around Dubrovnik's Old City known as Grad, adore its enchanting highlights and hear its rich history. As you step through the gates of old city walls, you will be taking a step back in time, losing yourself in the grandeur and beauty of this culturally influential city. Visit and see Pile Gate, Cove of Kolorina, Onofrio’s Fountains, Orlando’s Column, Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, Stradun (the main street), The Cathedral, Church of St. Blaise, Church of St. Joseph, The Wide Street, Square of Ivan Gunduli?, some locations were recent popular movies were filmed, like the Game of Thrones and much more. Take in the beautiful sights, and listen to stories and remarkable facts through the many centuries of Dubrovnik’s dramatic history, including the recent past during the Homeland War. The tour ends in the Luža Square (the main city square).
The best views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area are, without doubt, experienced from the top of the Srd Hill. The Dubrovnik Cable Car was built back in 1969 and was enthusiastically used by millions of visitors who wanted to enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views. On a clear day, you can see up to 60 km (37 miles). For this reason the neighbouring Imperial Fortress was strategically built on this privileged spot, back in the early 19th century.
Night stay in Dubrovnik.
DAY 12 – DUBROVNIK HOTEL TO AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Today after breakfast, you will be transfers to Dubrovnik Airport by Pvt. Car. We hope you have enjoyed your journey of Eastern Europe with The The Swiss Tours.
Tour ends!!
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Tour Price Includes
- 2 Nights hotel stay in Prague, room with private facilities.
- 2 Nights hotel stay in Vienna, room with private facilities.
- 2 Nights hotel stay in Budapest, room with private facilities.
- 3 Nights hotel stay in Zagreb, room with private facilities.
- 2 Nights hotel stay in Dubrovnik, room with private facilities.
- Daily Breakfast at your hotel of stay.
- Full day Prague City Sightseeing Tour
- Vltava River Cruise and Prague Castle visit.
- Full day Vienna City Sightseeing Tour
- Visit to Schonbrunn Palace with (Skip-the-line) tickets.
- Full day Budapest City Sightseeing
- Danube river cruise in Budapest tickets included
- Day Trip to UNESCO listed Plitvice Lakes & National Park
- Full Day Trip to Ljubljana with Postojna Cave & Castle
- Full Day Dubrovnik City Sightseeing & Cable Car Ride upto Mount Srd.
- All Hotel/Airport and Intercity Transfers by Train Included
Tour Price Excludes
- Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature.
- Local City tax or Resort fee are to be paid directly at hotel/resort if applicable.