Day 1 ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2 BUDAPEST.
Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lofty lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church and HEROES’ SQUARE. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner is available. (B)

Day 3 BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
Cross the nearby Austrian border and arrive in Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Your guided sightseeing features a drive along the Ringstrasse past the State Opera House, and a stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous HELDENPLATZ, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL.
Today’s Distance: 174 mi / 280 km (B)

Day 4 VIENNA.
Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore this wonderful city. Choose from our optional excursions to help you make the most of your stay. (B)

Day 5 VIENNA–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
A scenic drive brings you to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. An optional evening activity is available to explore Prague by night.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km (B)

Day 6 PRAGUE.
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the 1,000-year-old HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all of Europe. This evening, a [LF] farewell dinner awaits at a local restaurant to celebrate your Imperial Escape. (B,D)

Day 7 PRAGUE.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

On this guided vacation of Central Europe, experience the rich history and most popular destinations without the crowds—and even better—without the high-season prices. This Central Europe escorted tour is a magnificent journey through the former Habsburg Empire offering romantic castles, churches, villas and modern architecture, vineyards, breweries, first-class shopping, art, and culinary delights. Both vibrant and relaxing, your adventure begins in magical Budapest, and combines another two of Central Europe’s most popular cities: Vienna and Prague.

Enjoy sightseeing of the must-see sights with a Local Guide in all cities: in Budapest, enjoy the treasures of the city with a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion and admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs; in Vienna, among the many sights you will see, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna; and in Prague, visit the 1000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds, the largest castle complex in the world. Marvel at the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410, and once the envy of all Europe. From the exciting cities and historical sights to the special experiences, this Central Europe escorted vacation has something for everyone, including a low-season price that you won’t want to miss! Let Globus handle the details while you sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing Imperial Escape!

• Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners including a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Prague
• Motorcoach.
• Headsets throughout the tour.Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
• Inside visits as shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
• Professional tour director, local hosts, and local guides
• Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
• Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency washroom while touring

• BUDAPEST
  Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Heroe’s Square
• VIENNA
  Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• PRAGUE
  Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradcany Castle grounds; [LF] farewell dinner at a local restaurant

Budapest: Hilton Budapest City or Courtyard by Marriott City Center 
Vienna: Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen or Zeitgeist Hauptbahnof 
Prague: Botanique Hotel Prague

Extra nights per person in Budapest:
in single room $102, in twin $59, in triple $56

Extra nights per person in Prague:
in single room from $94 to $264, in twin from $56 to $141, in triple from $56 to $115

• [LF] refers to Local Favorites where Globus takes you behind the scenes to spotlight what makes this exciting destination unique – and to introduce you to its local flavors.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• Hotels listed may occasionaly be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines.