Eastern Europe in a Nutshell
9 Nights 10 Days
Tour Plan
Day 01
Prague City
Day 01 - Prague Arrival
Upon arrival at Prague airport, complete customs and immigration formalities. Meet and greet by our local representative and transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for your own. Overnight at your hotel in Prague.
Day 02
Charles Bridge
Day 02
Franz Kafkas House
Day 02
Jewish Museum
Day 02
Jewish Quarter
Day 02
Old Jewish Cemetary
Day 02
Old Town Square
Day 02
Prague Castle
Day 02
Prague National Museum
Day 02
Prague National Theatre
Day 02
St. Vitus Cathedral
Day 02 - Prague : City Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Prague. Explore the historic district of the city. Begin at the New Town and get the chance to see the National Museum, the National Theatre and more. After that, head across the Vltava River and to the Lesser Town. Then admire the Charles Bridge, a stone bridge made of sandstone blocks. It was built in the 14th century and is one of the city's most famous landmarks. It is also the main route that connects the Old Town with the Lesser Town and Prague Castle. Continue up towards the Castle district, then go on an hour-long walking tour and have a chance to see the world-famous St. Vitus Cathedral. Prague Castle, founded around AD 880, is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe and was once the seat of the Kings of Bohemia.Finally, continue to see the Jewish Quarter as well as the Old Town Square. While in the area, drop by the Jewish Museum, Franz Kafka's House and the Old Jewish Cemetery to get a glimpse of the other side of Prague Overnight at your hotel in Prague.
Day 03
Salzburg
Day 03 - Prague : Salzburg
After breakfast, checkout from hotel and transfer to Salzburg by train (approximately 7 hours)Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel located in city centre and check in. The rest of the day is free to explore the beautiful town centre with optional horse carriage rides. Overnight at your hotel in Salzburg.
Day 04
Eagles Nest
Day 04
Salt Mine Tour
Day 04
Untersberg Mountain Featured in Sound of Music Movie
Day 04 - Salzburg : Full Day Eagles Nest and Day Salt Mine Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour to visit Eagle's Nest and also the Salt Mine. Begin your tour in central Salzburg, and venture through the Bavarian Mountains aboard your coach. Travel past Untersberg Mountain, featured in the opening and final scenes of The Sound of Music. Enjoy the stunning landscape of the Alps as you journey to Germany's Obersalzberg, where the former mountain retreat of Hitler is located. Reach up to the top of the mountain in an original brass elevator, where you'll witness incredible views the countryside stretched out before you. Later, take a 45-minute break to have lunch at your own expenses at one of the nearby restaurants before moving on for the Salt Mine. Upon arrival, first slip into original protective gear before entering. Once inside, you'll learn about exciting, informative, and legendary facts to do with this enchanting, underground world. Use the slides that miners once used to delve deeper into the mine and see what secrets it still hides. A raft trip along the mystical underground salt lake and a trip on the mine railway cap off the informative trip.Before returning to Salzburg, you'll have enough time to discover the Berchtesgaden area more and you could even try one of Bavaria's many specialty food items. Overnight at your hotel in Salzburg.
Day 05
Ljubljana
Day 05 - Salzburg : Ljubljana
Early morning checkout from your hotel, transfer to the station and catch a train to Ljubljana at around 6:15 a.m. reaching in the afternoon 2:15 p.m. at Ljubljana. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel located centrally. Time for some rest. Later the evening is free to explore the town on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Ljubljana.
Day 06
Bled Castle
Day 06
Lake Bled
Day 06
Postojna Cave
Day 06
Predjama Castle
Day 06 - Ljubljana : Full day tour to Bled Postojna Caves and Predjama
After breakfast, proceed for a full day (around 11hrs) tour through Slovenia. Please note you'll do about six miles (10 km) of walking throughout the day, so this day trip is not recommended for those who have a hard time walking or standing for a long period of time. After about a 45-minute ride from your hotel, reach the gorgeous Bled Lake. Head up to Bled Castle, which is at the top of a steep cliff overlooking the lake. Snap some pictures while you're at one of the best spots for photos of the lake. As you head back down from the castle, take a ride in a traditional covered boat made by locals to an island of Slovenia (own expense). On the island, climb up 99 stairs as you make your way to a 15th-century church where you can actually take turns ringing the bell in the bell tower. Next up is Postojna Cave. Take a 1.5-hour tour of the karst cave, including an electrical train ride and a walk through the stalactite paradise before going to Predjama. In Predjama, step inside its fairy-tale-like castle to explore its rooms and corridors. The outside of the castle is built within the mouth of a cave—so it's also a great place to take photographs. Overnight at your hotel in Ljubljana.
Day 07
Budapest
Day 07
Danube River Cruise
Day 07 - Ljubljana : Budapest
After breakfast, transfer to bus station to catch a coach to Budapest. Reach by later afternoon and transfer to your hotel and check in and rest. The early evening is free for you to enjoy on your own exploring the city. Later in the evening transfer to the pier to board a 1 hour sightseeing cruise on the Danube River.With a beverage in hand, take in the famous sights of Budapest along the banks of the river, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the Margaret Bridge, Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament Building, Pesti Vigado, Castle Garden, Gellert Hill, Citadel, Balna the Whale shopping centre. Later, return back to your hotel and overnight at your hotel in Budapest.
Day 08
City Park
Day 08
City View from Gellert Hill
Day 08
Elisabeth Bridge
Day 08
Fishermans Bastion Lookout Towers
Day 08
Heros Squares Seven Chieftains of the Magyars statues
Day 08
Hungarian Opera House
Day 08
Margaret Bridge
Day 08
Margret Island
Day 08
Matthias Church
Day 08
St. Peters Basilica
Day 08
Vienna City
Day 08 - Budapest Half Day City Tour : Vienna
After breakfast, checkout and proceed for a half day city tour of Budapest. First we cross the Danube on Margaret Bridge, which connects visitors and locals alike to the scenic Margaret Island, a popular recreational area set in the middle of the river. From there we drive to the Buda Castle District, visiting Fisherman's Bastion, lookout towers that provide some of the best panoramic views in Budapest. Then continue on to the interior of Matthias Church, where the double sarcophagus of King Bela III and his wife is located. You will also climb the Gellert Hill for additional photo opportunities of the city, before crossing back over to Pest on the Elisabeth Bridge. Pass by Budapest's famous City Park and Heroes' Square, where iconic statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars sit. Lastly your guide will take you past the Hungarian Opera House and the towering structure of St. Stephen's Basilica. Later, return back to your hotel and pick your luggage and transfer to the station for your 3 hours train ride to Vienna. Upon arrival, transfer to your centrally located hotel and check in. The evening is free for you to explore the city on your own. Overnight at your hotel in Vienna.
Day 09
Austrian Parliament
Day 09
City Hall
Day 09
Court Theatre
Day 09
Hofburg Palace
Day 09
Museum of Art History
Day 09
Museum of Natural History
Day 09
Museum quarter
Day 09
Schoenbrunn Palace
Day 09
State Opera
Day 09 - Vienna : Half Day City Tour
After breakfast, proceed for a half day city tour of Vienna including a Skip the line entry to the Schonbrunn Palace. This coach tour will take you along the Ringstrasse, home to numerous architectural gems such as the State Opera, the Museum of Art History with its world-famous collectionand the Museum of Natural History. Discover the museum quarter, the Hofburg Palace (the Emperors' winter residence), the Austrian Parliament, the City Hall, and the Court Theatre. The highlight of your visit is a guided tour through the halls of Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence that hosted Maria Theresa, amongst others. The rest of the day is free on your own to explore Vienna. Overnight at your hotel in Vienna.
Day 10 - Vienna Departure
After breakfast, checkout from hotel and depending on your flight timing, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.