Trafalgar 10D Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Imperial capitals and their captivating history are the highlights on this exciting Prague, Vienna and Budapest trip. You'll also join a local Hungarian family in their winery for a hearty meal and be spellbound by the stunning views of Charles Bridge and Prague's Old Town.

• VIP Admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
• Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest with a Local Specialist
• Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the old Hungarian capital of Esztergom, the UNESCO-listed Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
• View the Castle and Old Town of Bratislava, the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and the Parliament Building in Budapest
• See St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera House in Vienna
   

Day 1: Welcome to Prague

The gleaming spires of Prague shine brightly on this AtLeisure sojourn through the imperial capitals of Prague,Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Gothic, Renaissanceand Baroque façades, before joining your TravelDirector and travel companions for an unforgettableWelcome Reception to kick off your holiday.

Included Meals - Welcome Reception

Day 2: Discover Historic Prague

Delve into centuries of history, joining your LocalSpecialist for a guided walk past the city's iconic sights.Visit the final resting place of Bohemian kings, St. VitusCathedral, set within the precincts of Prague Castle.Then, admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old TownSquare, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. See the14th-century Charles Bridge, lined with the Baroquestatues of saints, before spending the afternoonadmiring the spectacular cityscape on your own.

Included Meals – Breakfast

Day 3: Prague Your Way

Today is yours to explore the legends, castles andpalaces of Prague. Follow the 'Royal Route' and discoverhistoric treasures, admire picturesque views of the cityfrom Petřín Hill, or join an Optional Experience to KutnáHora, with its bone-bedecked chapel and five-nave St.Barbara Church. Spend your evening at leisure, enjoyingsome of the local beer for which the country is famous.

Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 4: Journey to Slovak Bratislava and on to Vienna

Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava, passing its quaint Old Town, before continuing your journey to Vienna – our home for the next three nights. Admire the city's musical talents and consider attending a Viennese concert.

Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 5 Explore Vibrant Vienna

The heritage of one of Europe's most influential royal families is explored this morning as we Dive Into Culture during a Small Group Sightseeing guided visit to the spectacular Kunstkammer. Admire the valuable objects collected by the emperors and archdukes of Habsburg over the centuries before the doors are open to the general public. Later, we join an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and former home of the Habsburg Dynasty. We'll see such sights as the Parliament Building, the magnificent Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral with its geometrically tiled roof. Spend the afternoon on your own, indulging in the city's kaffee culture with a slice or two of Sachertorte.

Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 6: Vienna Your Way

Today is yours to explore the 'City of Music' on your terms. Tread in the footsteps of the great sons of Vienna– Mozart, Haydn and Strauss, as you delve into the city's rich musical heritage nurtured by ristocrats throughout the centuries. Consider a visit to the beautiful Baroque Schönbrunn Palace to see the former imperial summer residence.

Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 7: Onwards to Budapest

Journey along the Danube Bend, a narrow twisting valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin, stopping in Esztergom to view its Castle Hill, domed Cathedral, andSt. Thomas Hill. We follow the scenic landscape to the romantic city of Budapest where we will spend the next three nights. Enjoy a free evening sipping Hungarian wines or consider cruising along the Danube.

Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 8: See the Sights of Budapest

Join a Local Specialist this morning for a walking tour through the lanes of Buda's Castle District. Visit the Fisherman's Bastion, view the Matthias Church and drive to Pest to see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. We pay tribute to the seven chieftains of the Magyars in Heroes' Square before enjoying time at leisure in the Jewish Quarter or shop for Hungarian embroidery and fine porcelain. Tonight's Be My Guest experience will see us Connect With Locals over dinner with the Schieszl family and hear the story of their winery.

Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest

Day 9: Budapest Your Way

Venture up Gellert Hill for spectacular views of the Budapest skyline, relax in the Szechenyi Baths or consider an Optional Experience to Szentendre, a riverside village popular with artists and craft workers. On our last evening together, we toast to a magnificent journey to the imperial capitals of Europe and enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.

Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Day 10: Farewell Budapest

We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable At Leisure trip.

Included Meals - Breakfast

Connect With Locals

Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian Be My Guest dinner and the story of their winery.

Dive Into Culture

Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public has access.