Tour itinerary

Day 1-2:

Afternoon arrival in Bratislava followed by visit the TV tower for afternoon tea and snack and to enjoy a panoramic view of city and surrounds. After check in we will go for dinner to a local restaurant in the Old town.

Next day after breakfast we will have a guided tour of the Old town to see the main sights including the Castle, Michael’s Gate, the Main Square, the National Theatre etc.; followed by a short coach tour. Around noon we will travel to Castle Smolenice (about 20 kms from Bratislava) for lunch and visit the Cave Driny with waterfalls and pagoda-like stalagmites, stalactites and sinter pools. After lunch we visit the ancient town of Trnava with the Gothic St. Nicholas’s Parish church (14th century) and the University St. John’s Church (17th century). This is a pretty town with interesting gift shops. We have organized a wine tasting of traditional Slovak wines with the chance to buy before dinner in a local restaurant.

- Accommodation in Hotel Crown Plaza **** (both nights), lunch and dinner included.

Day 3-4:

We make a morning transfer to Vienna where we take a guided tour to visit the imperial palace Hofburg, Vienna City Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere etc.. In the evening we will enjoy a Classical Concert at the Orangery Schoenbrunn, a place rich in tradition, where the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schönbrunn Chamber Ensemble perform the most beautiful tunes of the classic composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss.

- Accommodation in Hotel Stefanie **** (both nights), day 4 free am time, lunch and dinner included.

Day 5-6:

We will make a morning transfer to Budapest, with a stop for elevenses at the Neusiedler See, famous for yachting and vineyards on the border with Hungary. After arriving in Budapest and lunch we will take a half day guided tour of the Old town and visit State Opera House, the Parliament, St. Stephan's Basilica etc. After dinner we make an excursion to take a night view of Budapest.

Next morning there will be free time for shopping and after lunch a 1 hour boat trip; followed by a further guided tour. Dinner will be in a local restaurant with traditional Hungarian music and food.

- Accommodation in Hotel Mercure Buda **** (both nights), lunch and dinner included

Day 7:

Transfer to the A/P Budapest for departure.

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