Magical Europe with Budapest (23 destinations)

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Summary

Starts
Barcelona
Duration
15 days
Languages
English
Minimum age
3 years

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 15-day journey through Europe's most captivating destinations. From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the historic charm of Budapest, this multi-day tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisines, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of each region. With comfortable accommodations and expert guides, every moment of this adventure promises to be memorable. Whether you're marveling at the architectural wonders of Rome or savoring Swiss chocolates in Gruyères, this tour is designed to provide an enriching and seamless travel experience. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of Europe's finest cities and landscapes.

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Included

Includes arrival transfer

Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome, Grinzing district in Vienna

Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence

Train: Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa

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BARCELONA

: CATALONIA BARCELONA 505 or ACTA VORAPORT or HAMPTON BY HILTON BARCELONA FIRA GRAN VIA

BARCELONA

: AC HOTEL SOM BY MARRIOTT or BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA or KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE

LEYSIN

: ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN or ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN or CAMPANILE MARTIGNY

LEYSIN

: CENTRAL RESIDENCE or MOVENPICK AIRPORT or INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT

ZURICH

: MERCURE ZURICH CITY or HARRYS HOME SCHWEIZ or BELSTAY MILANO ASSAGO

MILAN

: NH MILANO 2 or BELSTAY MILANO LINATE or IH MILANO LORENTEGGIO

ROMA

: ERGIFE or ERGIFE or MIDAS

ROMA

: ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI or NILHOTEL or NILHOTEL

FLORENCIA

: NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA or LUGANO TORRETTA

VENECIA

: DELFINO or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA or KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT

KITZBUHEL

: KAISERHOTEL KITZBUHLER ALPEN or LIFTHOTEL or KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT

SALZBURGO

: IBIS SALZBURG NORD or SENATOR VIENNA or NOVUM PRINZ EUGENE

VIENA

: RAINERS HOTEL VIENNA or MERCURE BUDAPEST CASTLE HILL or DANUBIUS ARENA

We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

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English speaking tour in: BARCELONA, ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

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GUIDED VISIT AT THE BASILICA LA SAGRADA FAMILIA. ANTONIO GAUDI (1H 50MIN)(60 EUR)

La Sagrada Familia OF ANTONI GAUDÍ The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudí, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudí to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees. - Entrance ticket to the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

- Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time

- The visit is conducted by an authorized and specialized guide

- Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour

- Transportation by bus to the city centre, where you will have time on your own.. 20 number of people required.

THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS (2 HRS 30 MIN)(35 EUR)

This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy

the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with

its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes

created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis,

Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain

of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi

where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona ,

Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient

Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important

part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of

Rome. -Transportation by bus starting from St. Peter’s Square to Piazza di Spagna, the starting point of the walking tour.

-Walking tour conducted by a specialized guide.

-Several photo stops at the most iconic sites

-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 15 number of people required.

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA-GM (3 HRS)(70 EUR)

Accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums: gallery of tapestries, sculptures, paintings and other rooms in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most important works of art of classical and Renaissance antiquity. Our highlight will be the Sistine Chapel, dazzling after its brilliant restoration. Finally, we will visit the Basilica, where we can see Michelangelo´s Pieta, the Baldachin of San Pedro and the dome of Michelangelo.

"Due to

to high demand and limited availability,

we advise you to purchase this activity in advance."

Secure

your participation!

-Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica

-Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time

-Visit conducted by an authorized and specialized guide

-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 20 number of people required.

GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE (20MIN)(40 EUR)

A

gondola ride along the Canals of Venice

is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in

Venice is nothing but

a romantic dream coming true

. There is only one

Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city

from the right perspective, the water line.

So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in

the narrow canals of a city that has

existed for more than 1,200 years

.

This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.

For our gondola excursion, we have chosen

a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande

, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will

also

enter the small c

anals

, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.

To make the excursion perfect, our procession of

gondolas will be accompanied by musicians

who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice. -Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise.

-Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time

-20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola

-Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel. 15 number of people required.

SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON (2HRS)(40 EUR)

We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO.

We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon.

Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach.

We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice.

We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place.

We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands:

ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen.

We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco.

-Private panoramic boat

-Explanation with local guide.

-A refreshing drink and a snack.

NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice lagoon will not be operational.. 25 number of people required.

VALSES IN VIENN (1HR 30 MIN)(55 EUR)

Transfer to a beautiful baroque palace where you can enjoy a chamber concert performed by the Residenz orchestra of Vienna. The concert has two parts: the first dedicated to the great musician Mozart and the second to the Strauss. At the concert you can listen to a tenor and a soprano representing some famous areas. During the concert we will hear Polkas and Sardas reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as we will see some pieces of classical ballet. -Transfer by coach with our guide.

-Entry and reservation to the concert.. 10 number of people required.

MAGYAR FOLKLORE AND DINNER SHOW (2 HRS)(65 EUR)

It is not only

the monuments that forms the heritage of a country and its culture.

Gastronomy

and folklore

are a very big and essential part of it. So, when you are

travelling around the world, you should use any possibility to get to know them. - Transportation by bus from/to your hotel to the restaurant

- Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide.

- Hungarian folklore show with traditional music and dances

- A traditional and hearty Hungarian dinner

- Hungarian wine and drinks during the dinner. 10 number of people required.

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Destinations

Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome
Lugano - city in SwitzerlandLugano
Geneva skyline cityscape, French-Swiss in Switzerland. Aerial view of Jet d'eau fountain, Lake Leman, bay and harbor from the bell tower of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Sunny day blue sky.Geneva
photo of Winter landscape in Grindelwald at sunrise, behind the Mittelhorn and Wetterhorn, Wetterhorn, Interlaken-Oberhasli, Bernese Oberland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland.Grindelwald
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence
Pisa - city in ItalyPisa
Scenic aerial view of the Agbar Tower in Barcelona in Spain.Barcelona
Vico Morcote
Val-de-Charmey
High dynamic range (HDR) Aerial view of the city of Milan, Italy.Milan
Photo of colorful yellow and orange houses and Eiffel Bridge, Old fish stalls, reflected in water river Onyar, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.Girona
Photo of aerial View of the Medieval Town of Gruyeres, Famous Castle of Gruyeres, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.Gruyères
Panoramic view of historic Zurich city center with famous Fraumunster, Grossmunster and St. Peter and river Limmat at Lake Zurich on a sunny day with clouds in summer, Canton of Zurich, SwitzerlandZurich
Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest
Austria, Rainbow over Salzburg castleSalzburg
Arles - city in FranceArles
Photo of morning cityscape view with mountains, river and bridge in Grenoble city on the south-east of France.Grenoble
Sankt Gilgen
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
photo of an aerial view of Kitzbuehel in Austria.Stadt Kitzbühel
Interlaken
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice
Innsbruck cityscape, Austria.Innsbruck
photo of an aerial view of Gstaad in winter. Village and holiday resort in the Swiss Alps.Gstaad

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Attractions

Rathaus Gmunden, Gmunden, Bezirk Gmunden, Upper Austria, AustriaRathaus Gmunden
photo of view Panorama picture of The Arsenale in Venice Italy.Venetian Arsenal
Kufstein Altstadt, Stadt Kufstein, Bezirk Kufstein, Tyrol, AustriaKufstein Altstadt
Jardin des Doms, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, FranceJardin des doms
photo of Side View with the Bell Tower of the Basilica of San Clemente in the Center of Rome on a Background of Partly Cloudy Sky,Rome Italy.St. Clement Basilica
Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
photo of panoramic view of ancient ruins of a roman forum or foro romano at sunrise in rome, Italy. view from capitoline hill.Roman Forum
Roman ruins in Rome, ItalyPalatine Hill
Cathedral of Girona, Barri Vell, Girona, Gironès, Catalonia, SpainCathedral of Girona
Stift St. Peter Salzburg / Erzabtei Sankt Peter, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaErzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
photo of Zürichhorn on a glorious autumn afternoon in Zurich, Switzerland.Zürichhorn
photo of view of Traunfall,Desselbrunn Austria.Traunfall
Lido Locarno, Locarno, Circolo di Locarno, Distretto di Locarno, Ticino, SwitzerlandLido Locarno
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
Inseli Lungern, Lungern, Obwalden, SwitzerlandInseli Lungern
photo of view of White lighthouse locatad at Murano Island, Italy,Murano italy.Murano lighthouse
photo of the Roman Arles Amphitheatre in the Old Town of Arles in France.Arles Amphitheatre
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria
Photo of Ramblas , Badalona, Spain with modernist buildings and the statue of Roca i Pí. Spain .Rambla de Badalona
photo of View of Porta Elisa on the east side of the ancient city walls of Lucca, Italy. High quality photo, Lucca, Italy.Porta Elisa
photo of View of statue of david on Piazzale Michelangelo at morning  in Florence, Italy.piazzale Michelangelo
photo of Lugano, Switzerland: Ancient restaurant on the summit of Monte Bré.Monte Brè
Salzburg Cathedral, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaSalzburg Cathedral
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.St Mark's Basilica
Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
Nadelwehr Luzern, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandLucerne Needle Dam
Photo of The solar panel of the Parc del Fòrum Primavera Sound Festival ,Spain .Parc del Fòrum
photo of golden sunset over ponte vecchio bridge with traditional boat on the arno river, Florence, Italy.Ponte Vecchio
photo of medieval leaning tower of pisa (Torre di pisa) at piazza dei miracoli (Piazza del duomo), Tuscany, Italy.Leaning Tower of Pisa
photo of view of Burgruine Mödling, Gemeinde Mödling, Austria.Burgruine Mödling

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Barcelona

  • Barcelona - Arrival day
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Welcome to your European adventure! Upon arrival in the vibrant city of Barcelona, you'll be transferred to your hotel (Hilton or similar) where you can unwind and enjoy some leisure time. In the afternoon, you'll find all the necessary details about your upcoming journey displayed at the hotel reception.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Explore Barcelona and Girona

  • Barcelona
  • Girona
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  • Can Planes
  • Sagrada Família
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Begin your day with a guided tour of Barcelona, a city renowned for its modernist architecture and rich history. Visit iconic landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and stroll along the bustling Las Ramblas. In the evening, journey north to Girona, where you'll explore its historic center, famous for its colorful houses and impressive cathedral.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Discover Arles and Chambery

  • Grenoble
  • Barcelona
  • Girona
  • Arles
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  • Palais des Papes
  • Roman Theatre of Arles
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Travel through the picturesque Provence region to Arles, a UNESCO World Heritage city with deep connections to Van Gogh. Explore its Roman theater and quaint churches before heading to the Carrières des Lumières for an immersive art experience. Conclude your day in Chambery, a charming medieval city in the heart of Savoy.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Swiss Delights in Geneva and Gruyères

  • Grenoble
  • Geneva
  • Gruyères
  • Gstaad
  • Val-de-Charmey
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  • Pont des Amours
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Arrive in Geneva to explore the Palais des Nations and the stunning English Garden. Continue to Gruyères, famous for its cheese and nearby chocolate factories. Enjoy a sweet tasting experience at Maison Cailler before heading to the picturesque village of Leysin, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the Rhône Valley.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Alpine Adventures and Swiss Cities

  • Gstaad
  • Grindelwald
  • Lucerne
  • Zurich
  • Interlaken
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  • Glacier 3000
  • Sion Cathedral
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Ascend to Glacier 3000 for a day of snowy adventures, including a walk on a suspended bridge and exploration of the Ice Cathedral. After lunch in Interlaken, travel to Lucerne, one of Switzerland's most beautiful cities. Conclude your day in Zurich, where you'll have time to explore the city's vibrant center.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: From Swiss Elegance to Italian Charm

  • Zurich
  • Lugano
  • Vico Morcote
  • Milan
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  • Parco delle Gole della Breggia
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Cross the Alps to reach Lugano, the cosmopolitan capital of Italian-speaking Switzerland. After exploring its stunning lake, continue to Como, known for its beautiful gardens and cathedral. Arrive in Milan, where you'll visit the impressive Piazza del Duomo before settling into your hotel for the night.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Iconic Pisa and Arrival in Rome

  • Milan
  • Pisa
  • Rome
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  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Travel to Pisa to marvel at the captivating Piazza dei Miracoli and the iconic Leaning Tower. Afterward, continue your journey to Rome, where you'll arrive later in the day, ready to explore the wonders of the Eternal City.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Discovering the Heart of Rome

  • Rome
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  • St. Clement Basilica
  • Roman Forum
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Embark on a panoramic tour of Rome, visiting the Vatican and exploring Saint Peter's Basilica. Delve into the history of the Imperial Forums, a monumental architectural complex. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming district of Trastevere, where you'll find a variety of dining options.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: The Art and Beauty of Florence

  • Rome
  • Florence
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  • piazzale Michelangelo
  • Ponte Vecchio
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Travel north to Florence, where you'll be greeted by breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelangelo. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic center, visiting landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo. Spend your evening exploring the city's vibrant dining scene.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Venetian Wonders

  • Florence
  • Venice
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  • Piazza San Marco
  • Murano lighthouse
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Arrive in Venice and take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to explore the enchanting St. Mark's Square. Visit the Murano Glass Factory to witness the artistry of glassmaking. Enjoy free time to wander through the city's charming streets before retiring to your accommodation in Mestre.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: From Venice to the Austrian Alps

  • Venice
  • Innsbruck
  • Stadt Kitzbühel
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  • Kehre 10 / tornante
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Depart Venice and travel to Innsbruck, where you'll have time to explore the historic city center. Continue your journey through scenic mountain roads to Kitzbühel, a picturesque village known for its ski resorts. Enjoy a delightful dinner in this charming alpine setting.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Alpine Heights and Austrian Heritage

  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Stadt Kitzbühel
  • Sankt Gilgen
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  • Strandbad Maishofen
  • Salzburg Cathedral
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Ascend the Steinplatte for breathtaking views and explore the dinosaur exhibition. Continue to Salzburg, Mozart's city, where you'll visit its Renaissance and Baroque center. Travel through lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang and Traunkirchen, where you'll enjoy a scenic lake cruise. Arrive in Vienna in the evening.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Vienna's Majestic Splendor

  • Vienna
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  • Burgruine Rauhenstein
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Embark on a panoramic tour of Vienna, exploring its grand avenues, palaces, and parks. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to discover the city's vibrant center. In the evening, visit the Grinzing district, known for its traditional taverns, where you can savor local cuisine.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Budapest's Enchanting Allure

  • Vienna
  • Budapest
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Travel to Budapest, where you'll explore the lively Váci utca and enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Danube River. Discover the city's rich history and vibrant culture during a panoramic tour. In the evening, consider an optional outing to a Magyar show, complete with dinner.

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Day 15

Day 15 – Day 15: Farewell to Europe

  • Budapest - Departure day
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After a delightful breakfast, your unforgettable European journey comes to an end. Depart with cherished memories of the diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and historic landmarks you've experienced along the way.

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