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Starts
Barcelona
Duration
17 days
Languages
English

Description

Embark on a captivating 17-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. This multi-day tour is meticulously designed to provide an immersive experience, offering a perfect blend of guided city tours, scenic drives, and leisure time to explore at your own pace. From the vibrant city of Barcelona to the romantic canals of Venice, the majestic Alps of Switzerland to the historic squares of Prague, every day brings a new adventure. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and the services of an experienced guide throughout your journey. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a foodie, this tour promises a wealth of experiences that will create memories to last a lifetime.

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Included

Includes arrival transfer

Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome, Grinzing district in Vienna , Old Town Square in Prague

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

Gerona

: BEST WESTERN PREMIER CMC GIRONA or KYRIAD CHAMBERY CENTRE or ALPINE CLASSIC HOTEL LEYSIN

LEYSIN

: CAMPANILE MARTIGNY or CENTRAL RESIDENCE or MOVENPICK AIRPORT

ZURICH

: INTERCITY ZURICH AIRPORT or MERCURE ZURICH CITY or NH MILANO 2

MILAN

: BELSTAY MILANO LINATE or ERGIFE or MIDAS

ROMA

: ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI or NILHOTEL or NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD

VENECIA

: LUGANO TORRETTA or DELFINO or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA

KITZBUHEL

: KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT or KAISERHOTEL KITZBUHLER ALPEN or LIFTHOTEL

VIENA

: NOVUM PRINZ EUGENE or RAINERS HOTEL VIENNA or MERCURE BUDAPEST CASTLE HILL

PRAGA

: DUO or PANORAMA HOTEL PRAGUE or WELLNESS HOTEL STEP

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, PRAGUE

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
Bratislava - city in SlovakiaBratislava
Vico Morcote
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
Photo of morning cityscape view with mountains, river and bridge in Grenoble city on the south-east of France.Grenoble
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
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
Praha -  in CzechiaPrague

Map

Attractions

photo of view Panorama picture of The Arsenale in Venice Italy.Venetian Arsenal
Kufstein Altstadt, Stadt Kufstein, Bezirk Kufstein, Tyrol, AustriaKufstein Altstadt
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
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
Time Travel Vienna, Innere Stadt, Vienna, AustriaTime Travel Vienna
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 Cathedral of Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia or Barcelona Cathedral in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Architecture and landmark of Barcelona.Cathedral of Barcelona
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.St. Mark's Square
Králův Dvůr Chateau, Králův Dvůr, okres Beroun, Central Bohemia, CzechiaKrálův Dvůr Castle
Inseli Lungern, Lungern, Obwalden, SwitzerlandInseli Lungern
photo of view of White lighthouse locatad at Murano Island, Italy,Murano italy.Murano Lighthouse
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.Saint Mark's Basilica
Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
Photo of aerial view of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral under clear Blue sunny sky ,Czech.Prague Castle
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
Nadelwehr Luzern, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandLucerne Needle Dam
photo of ancient Palatine and ground of Circus Maximus on Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy.Circus Maximus
photo of view of Burgruine Mödling, Gemeinde Mödling, Austria.Burgruine Mödling

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival

  • Barcelona - Arrival day
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Welcome to the start of your European adventure! Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Check the hotel's information boards for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Barcelona - Girona

  • Barcelona
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  • Cathedral of Girona
  • Cathedral of Barcelona
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Begin your day with a city tour of Barcelona, a city renowned for its modernist architecture and vibrant culture. In the evening, we'll head north to Girona, where you'll have a chance to explore its historic center, colorful houses, and the old Jewish quarter before checking into your hotel.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Girona - Arles - Chambery

  • Barcelona
  • Girona
  • Grenoble
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Today, we cross into France, stopping in the world heritage city of Arles, where you can admire Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. We then visit the Carrieres de Lumiere, an impressive underground show of art, image, and sound. We end the day in Chambery, the charming capital of Savoy, where you'll have time to explore the beautiful old town and the great castle.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Chambery - Geneva - Gruyeres - Leysin

  • Grenoble
  • Geneva
  • Gruyères
  • Gstaad
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Our journey takes us to Switzerland today. We start with a guided tour of Geneva, visiting the Palace of Nations and the English Garden. We then head to the picturesque village of Gruyeres, famous for its cheese. After lunch, we visit the Cailler chocolate factory for a tasting session, followed by a visit to the Chillon Castle. We end the day in Leysin, a beautiful holiday village known for its spectacular views and winter sports resort.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Leysin - Glacier 3000 - Interlaken - Lucerne - Zurich

  • Gstaad
  • Grindelwald
  • Lucerne
  • Zurich
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  • Zürichhorn
  • Lucerne Needle Dam
  • Schloss Interlaken
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Today's journey takes us through stunning high mountain scenery. We start with a cable car ride up to Glacier 3000, where you can walk on the suspended bridge between two mountain peaks or enter the Ice Cathedral. We then stop in Interlaken for lunch, followed by a visit to Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. We end the day in Zurich, where you'll have time for a stroll downtown before checking into your hotel.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Zurich - Lugano - Como - Milan

  • Zurich
  • Lugano
  • Vico Morcote
  • Milan
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  • Monte Brè
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We leave Zurich early in the morning and cross the Alps to reach Lugano, the cosmopolitan capital of Italian Switzerland. After some time to explore and have lunch, we enter Italy and reach Como, a charming town in Lombardy. We end the day in Milan, where you'll have time to admire the impressive Duomo Square before checking into your hotel.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Milan - Pisa - Rome

  • Milan
  • Pisa
  • Rome
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  • Roman Forum
  • Piglionico
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Today we journey towards Pisa, where we'll take a tourist train to the Piazza Dei Miracoli, home to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. After some time to explore, we continue our journey to Rome, arriving at the end of the day.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Rome - Vatican - Trastevere

  • Rome
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  • St. Clement Basilica
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill
  • Circus Maximus
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In the morning, we embark on a scenic tour of Rome, visiting the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity. You'll have a chance to visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Imperial Forums. In the evening, we transfer to the Trastevere area, known for its narrow cobbled streets, hidden treasures, and a variety of dining options.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Rome - Florence

  • Rome
  • Florence
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Today we leave Rome and head north to Florence. Upon arrival, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening, join a local expert for a walking tour through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. Enjoy some leisure time to explore and have dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Florence - Venice

  • Florence
  • Venice
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  • Venetian Arsenal
  • St. Mark's Square
  • Murano Lighthouse
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Today we travel to Venice, taking a boat across the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we visit the marvelous St. Mark's Square and the Murano Glass Factory. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore before we check into our hotel in the Mestre district.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Venice - Innsbruck - Kitzbühel

  • Venice
  • Innsbruck
  • Stadt Kitzbühel
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We depart from Venice and travel to Austria, arriving in Innsbruck, where you'll have time to stroll in the historic city center and have lunch. Afterward, we travel to Kitzbühel, a picturesque ski resort where you can enjoy the snow for most of the year. Enjoy some free time before we gather for dinner.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Kitzbühel - Salzburg - St. Wolfgang - Traunkirchen - Vienna

  • Stadt Kitzbühel
  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
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  • Kufstein Altstadt
  • Stift Nonnberg
  • Traunfall
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Departing in the morning, we include a cable car ride up to the high mountains in the Steinplatte region. We then travel to Salzburg, where our guide will accompany us through the beautiful streets of this city's historic center. We make our way between lakes and mountains to St. Wolfgang and Traunkirchen, where we take a cruise to see four castles. We end the day in Vienna, arriving in the evening.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Vienna - Grinzing

  • Vienna
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  • Burgruine Mödling
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Today we take a scenic visit around Vienna with a local expert. Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces, and the vibrant city center. In the evening, we include a transfer to the neighborhood of Grinzing, an old wine-growing village known for its traditional taverns. Enjoy some free time to dine in one of its typical restaurants.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Vienna - Budapest

  • Vienna
  • Budapest
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In about 3 hours of travel, we arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. We head first to the lively area of Vaci Utca for some free time for lunch. Afterwards, we have an included boat trip to discover the city from the Danube River, offering unbeatable views of the historic 'Buda' and the cosmopolitan 'Pest'. After the boat trip, we'll begin the panoramic tour of the 'Queen of the Danube'.

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Day 15

Day 15 – Day 15: Budapest - Bratislava - Prague

  • Budapest
  • Bratislava
  • Prague
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We will leave Budapest for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic center, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch, we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague in the evening. We will include a transfer to the Old Town Square, a central location full of energy and touristic activities.

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Day 16

Day 16 – Day 16: Prague

  • Prague
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  • Prague Castle
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Today we will visit Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include outstanding monuments. During the visit, we walk through Prague Castle and take a boat tour on the Vltava River. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore the city.

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Day 17

Day 17 – Day 17: Departure

  • Prague - Departure day
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After breakfast, your memorable 17-day tour of Europe concludes. We hope you've enjoyed your journey and look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure.

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