Proposed Itinerary

Day 1: Budapest - Arrival- Cocktail Cruise with Live Music

Arrive Budapest - Private car transfer to hotel. Budapest’s beauty is not all God given; humankind has played a role in shaping this pretty face too. Architecturally, the city is a treasure trove, with enough baroque, neoclassical, Eclectic and art nouveau buildings to satisfy everyone. Overall, though, Budapest has a fin de siècle feel to it, for it was then, during the capital’s ‘golden age' in the late 19th century, that most of what you see today was built. Day free at leisure. Evening : Proceed for COCKTAIL CRUISE WITH LIVE MUSIC ON THE DANUBE - Explore Budapest the classiest way possible, on a magnificent river cruise, with a large glass of cocktail in your hand, watching the marvellous colours of the setting sun behind the hills of Buda reflected by the Danube! The 2 hour long program starts at 7pm and includes 2 large cocktails, which you may choose from a diverse cocktail menu. We have non-alcoholic options available as well! The boat starts from the middle of the city and it passes underneath all the 6 main bridges of Budapest, providing breath-taking views while the city slowly shifts into the night. You may enjoy the cruise from the heated or air conditioned interior of the boat, or have an unconcealed perspective from the open upper deck of the ship. Enjoy the breeze, and breathe in the city’s changing atmosphere! In the inner deck of the boat, you will be serenaded with live music from four members of the Hungaria Folk Ensemble playing popular favourites and local classics for your amusement. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 2: Budapest- Grand city tour and Parliament with hotel pick up

Breakfast at Hotel. 10 AM - Proceed for Grand city tour and Parliament - Discover Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and its great Parliament on this extensive half day tour. You will visit the most important sights of this impressive city including Erzsébet square, the Opera House, Heroes’ Square, Millennium Memorial, Downtown Budapest, Erzsébet Bridge, The Danube, Gellért Hill, Margit Bridge, and the Parliament. Take a look at Gellért Hill, right next to the River Danube which flows majestically through the centre of the stunning city. It was precisely the combination of the relative ease of crossing the River here and the natural protection that the hill offered against invasion which told the earliest settlers it was the ideal place to build a town. From Gellért Hill you have spectacular views back over the city including the Parliament and Erzsébet Bridge. Enjoy the green spaces in Erzsébet square, and then see the grand Opera House, a richly-decorated building built in neo-Renaissance style, with elements of Baroque. Heroes’ Square contains the Millennium Memorial dedicated ""to the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of [Hungarians] and [Hungary’s] national independence."" The back of the monument consists of two matched colonnades, each with seven statues representing great figures of Hungarian history. Heading back to downtown Budapest, there is further opportunity to soak in the beauty of this magical city. On the magnificent River Danube see Margit Bridge in all its glory, crossing the river and linking Margit Island to the mainland. After the city tour you will visit the impressive house of Parliament with its magnificent neogothic chambers and staircases and the home of the Holy Crown of Hungary. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Budapest- Zagreb

After breakfast check out and take a train to Zagreb. Arrive Zagreb private car transfer to hotel, check in and relax. Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its center, Upper Town is the site of the Gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, with a colorfully tiled roof. Nearby is pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes. Lower Town has the main square, Ban Jelačić, plus shops, museums and parks.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Zagreb-Day Trip to Plitvice National Park

Breakfast at Hotel. Excursion to Plitvice Lakes National Park From Zagreb- The unity and harmony of the 16 lakes here and their rare natural and cultural value is not only famous throughout Croatia, but also worldwide; earning this remarkable national park a coveted place on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites. Arriving at Plitvice, you'll walk through these ancient woodlands. The path takes us first across Gornja Jezera (Upper Lakes),a system of 12 lakes separated by travertine barriers. Wherever you are in Pltivice it's easy to see why its travertine marble formations are such an extraordinary natural phenomenon. The barriers, sills and other forms created in these lakes, karst rivers and streams are still an ongoing process that shapes the wonderful landscapes that make your walk through the park so enjoyable. Its these same travertine formations that have and are still creating the numerous magnificent waterfalls here. Over time, the water changes its course, leaving some barriers dry as it deposits new layers elsewhere. This constant evolution makes the Plitvice Lakes never look the same. The best way to actually see this happening is when you are standing in front of the Big Waterfall, 78 meters high, The roaring thunder of the water as it hits the ground is unforgettable! Exclusions - Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional),Entrance fees Payable on the Spot - 20€-35€ Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Zagreb to Vienna- Panoramic Danube Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and take a train to Vienna . Arrive Vienna- Check in. Day free to enjoy the City Centre. Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. Evening enjoy Round trip Cruise. The moment you step onto our comfortable boat, make sure to leave all your worries behind back on the shore and simply let yourself go with the flow. Some of the landmarks you will come across throughout this voyage are a series of Vienna’s most famous towers: the Danube Tower, the Millennium Tower and the Ring Tower. Other well-known parts of town you will float by are the District Heating Plant Spittelau, the Urania Observatory and many other fascinating sites. Evening enjoy a Panoramic Cruise on Danube. Later you enjoy the nightclubs - Must - FLEX, Babylon, and some interesting Live locations Overnight at Vienna.

Day 6: Vienna- City tour & Schönbrunn Palace - with Guide & Entrance

Breakfast at Hotel. Take a Morning City Tour & Schönbrunn - 9:15 AM –Pick up for (Follow Voucher for Time) (SIC Basis) (Pick up from most Hotels in Vienna City). This tour will give you an overall impression of the most significant historical sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse, we show you numerous grand buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its world famous art treasures of the Habsburgs and the Natural History Museum. You also will get the chance to see the cultural district where the Museums Quartier, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burg theater are all located. The highlight of this tour will be a visit to the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace. Once the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresia. On the way back to the Opera we pass by the Belvedere Palace . In the afternoon -Optional tour to Bratislava- Bratislava at your own pace - by train or Ferry - - Bratislava is fast (just one hour) and cheap to get to from Vienna. It’s easy to navigate, full of old world charm, colorful buildings, and great inexpensive restaurants and cafes serving regional specialities at half the cost of Vienna. The historic district has that distinct eastern feel of an Austro-Hungarian empire-era city. When Slovakia and the Czech Republic split, the Czech’s took Prague, Slovakia got Bratislava. Slovakia’s capitol city — and the former capitol of the Kingdom of Hungary — is no Prague, but it is a great day out with enough to do and see and still get you back to Vienna in time for cocktails. Overnight at Hotel

Day 7: Vienna- Prague

After breakfast check out and take a train to Prague. walk to your hotel and check in. Prague's maze of cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards is a paradise for the aimless wanderer, always beckoning you to explore a little further. Just a few blocks away from the Old Town Square you can stumble across ancient chapels, unexpected gardens, cute cafes and old-fashioned bars with hardly a tourist in sight. One of the great joys of the city is its potential for exploration – neighbourhoods such as Vinohrady and Bubeneč can reward the urban adventurer with countless memorable cameos, from the setting sun glinting off church domes, to the strains of Dvořák wafting from an open window. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Prague - Grand City Tour, Prague Castle and Boat Cruise with Hotel pick up & Live Guide

After Breakfast, Hotel Pick up for for Grand City Tour, Prague Castle and Boat Cruise During this tour we will introduce Prague as a historic and architectural jewel of Central Europe. Our guide will be with you the whole time, explaining the history of Prague and its neighborhoods (Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town) during the bus trip. The second part of the tour will take you to Prague castle and to one of the most important sight of Prague on a visit inside the nearby St Vitus Cathedral. After approximately 60 minutes of guided walking tour you go to the bank of the Vltava River to get on board a boat where you can take a rest and relax admiring the beauties of Prague from a different view. Besides other bridges connecting both the river banks you will see the well-known Charles Bridge from the boat. Then continue for a pleasant walk through the Jewish town to the Old Town Square (Prague Astronomical Clock and Tyn Cathedral) where the tour ends. Overnight at Prague.

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast check out and private car transfer to airport to take flight home.,/p>