Set off from Vienna and wrap up in Frankfurt on a seven day adventure linking imperial cities with storybook towns. In Vienna you’ll tour grand boulevards, palaces and leafy parks, with an evening in the cosy wine taverns of Grinzing. Budapest brings lunch on Váci utca and a scenic Danube cruise, while Bratislava’s compact old town adds charm en route to Prague. In Prague expect a panoramic tour, entry to Prague Castle and a relaxing Vltava boat ride, plus time to wander. Continue via Pilsen’s beer heritage to Rothenburg’s Romantic Road magic, finishing among Frankfurt’s historic squares – plenty of guided visits balanced with flexible free time.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Vienna
Welcome to Vienna. We arrange your transfer to the hotel, then you have free time. In the afternoon we provide information – either in person or via the noticeboard at the hotel reception.
Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.
Overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Today we set out on a panoramic tour with a local guide, taking in grand avenues, elegant palaces, expansive parks and the lively city centre. In the afternoon you have free time to explore. In the evening we include a transfer to the Grinzing district – once a winegrowing village, now known for its traditional taverns – and you have time to dine at leisure.
Overnight: Vienna
Vienna
After around three hours we arrive in Budapest, capital of Hungary. Our first stop is the lively Váci utca, where you have free time for lunch. We then begin our discovery of the city with an included boat trip on the Danube – with historic Buda on one bank and cosmopolitan Pest on the other – followed by a panoramic tour of the ‘Queen of the Danube’. Afterwards you have free time. In the evening you can choose to join an optional Magyar show with dinner.
Overnight: Budapest
Budapest
We leave Budapest early for Bratislava, the Slovak capital on the Danube, with a charming historic centre. You have time to explore and to have lunch. We continue to the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague in the evening. We provide a transfer to Old Town Square – an ideal first taste of the city’s atmosphere – where you have free time for dinner. We then return to the hotel.
Overnight: Prague
Prague
Today we visit Prague, a baroque jewel of Europe. With a local guide we take an informative panoramic tour, including admission to Prague Castle. We also include a boat ride on the Vltava. In the afternoon you have free time to explore.
Overnight: Prague
Prague
We depart Prague and pause in Pilsen, in western Bohemia, renowned for its beer. You have time to stroll the historic centre – Old Town Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and the Renaissance town hall. We then cross into Germany and follow part of the Romantic Road to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved town with a fairy tale feel. Afterwards we continue to Frankfurt, the country’s financial capital. On arrival in the evening you have free time in the historic centre with a wide choice of restaurants.
Overnight: Frankfurt
Frankfurt
After breakfast our journey concludes, leaving you with wonderful memories.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
PANORAMA HOTEL PRAGUE, Prague
Panorama Hotel Prague, located at Milevská 1695/7, Prague 14063, offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of the city. Renowned for its stunning views of Prague’s skyline, this elegant hotel combines modern comfort with traditional charm. Guests can enjoy spacious, well-appointed rooms, a rejuvenating spa, and a rooftop terrace perfect for admiring the scenic surroundings. With state-of-the-art conference facilities and a gourmet restaurant serving international and Czech cuisine, Panorama Hotel Prague is ideal for both business travelers and holidaymakers. Its convenient location provides easy access to Prague's historic sites, shopping districts, and vibrant nightlife, ensuring a memorable stay.
