Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest
You'll get picked up at your Vienna hotel this morning and start with a guided tour of the city. The tour takes you through St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, Heldenplatz, and the Vienna State Opera. After that you'll have free time to grab lunch on your own. Later in the afternoon, you'll head to Bratislava where you'll walk through the Old Town, see Michael's Gate and St Martin's Cathedral, and have the option to go up the UFO Observation Deck. Dinner happens in Bratislava or during the transfer, then you'll drive to Budapest for the night.
- Start point
- Vienna, Austria (Vienna)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Bratislava or on the way to Budapest)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel President )
Included Activities
- Vienna city tour with St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Hofburg Palace visit
- Heldenplatz visit
- Vienna State Opera visit
- Bratislava Old Town sightseeing tour
- Michael's Gate visit
- St Martin's Cathedral visit
- UFO Observation Deck visit
- Cumil statue visit
- National Theatre visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Vienna (available at local restaurants)
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Palace Heldenplatz Vienna State Opera Michael's Gate St Martin's Cathedral UFO Observation Deck Cumil statue National Theatre 
- Day 2
Budapest
Following breakfast, you'll meet your guide for a 3-hour city tour of Budapest with a local expert. Then comes the Danube river cruise where you'll see Parliament and cross the Margaret Bridge. On the Buda side, you'll walk up to Fisherman's Bastion and view Matthias Church from outside. From there, Gell\u00e9rt Hill gives you panoramic views for photos, and later you'll cross the Elizabeth Bridge and travel along Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue toward Heroes' Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel President )
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided Budapest city tour with local guide
- Danube sightseeing cruise including Parliament, Margaret Island, Castle District, Royal Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Liberty Monument, Citadel
Landmarks Parliament Margaret Island Royal Castle Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Gellért Hill Liberty Monument Citadel Elizabeth Bridge Andrássy Avenue Heroes' Square - Day 3
Budapest
After breakfast, the day is yours to wander Budapest however you'd like. If you want structure, there's an optional half-day tour to Szentendre, a charming town about 40 minutes north along the Danube with Mediterranean vibes and galleries everywhere. The optional tour includes a guide-led walk and time at the Marzipan Museum, with return to Budapest by boat or bus depending on water levels and the season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel President )
Optional Activities
- Half-day Szentendre tour with professional guide city walk - 85 euros per person
- Marzipan Museum visit in Szentendre
Landmarks Szentendre Old Town Marzipan Museum - Day 4
Budapest - Arad - Timișoara
Following breakfast, you'll meet your guide at the hotel and head into Romania by crossing the border at Arad. There you'll do a brief walking tour seeing City Hall Palace, the Palace of Culture, the Red Church, and the State Theatre. Time might allow for lunch at a local spot before driving to Timi\u0219oara for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Imperial Premium Timișoara 4*)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Arad including City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, State Theatre
Landmarks City Hall Palace Palace of Culture Red Church Roman Catholic Church State Theatre - Day 5
Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu
After breakfast you'll walk through Timisoara's Old Town on a guided tour, seeing the Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architecture that defines the area. Next you'll visit Corvin Castle, which is one of Europe's largest Gothic castles with plenty of history to explore on your own time. In the afternoon you'll travel to Sibiu where another guided walking tour shows you the Old Town and explains why it was named the 2007 European Capital of Culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel Class Sibiu)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Timisoara Old Town
- Corvin Castle entrance and visit
- Guided walking tour of Sibiu
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Timisoara or en route (available at local restaurants)
- Dinner in Sibiu (available at local restaurants)
Landmarks Timisoara Old Town Corvin Castle Sibiu Old Town - Day 6
Sibiu - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest
You'll start early and travel toward Bucharest, stopping at two famous Transylvania castles along the way. First is Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle, where you'll learn about the real Vlad Dracula and the 14th-century fortress itself. After that you'll head to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, a well-preserved 19th-century royal residence. Then you'll continue on to Bucharest for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Long Street Brasov 3* )
Included Activities
- Bran Castle entrance and visit
- Peles Castle entrance and visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch en route (available at local restaurants)
- Dinner in Bucharest (available at local restaurants)
Landmarks Bran Castle Peles Castle - Day 7
Brașov - Bucharest
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll take a guided tour covering Bucharest's key sites including Revolution Square, the Romanian Atheneum, and Old Town's charming streets. You'll walk past spots like Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court before your tour services wrap up for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with licensed local guide including Revolution Square, Romanian Atheneum, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, Old Princely Court
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Atheneum Bucharest Old Town Manuc's Inn Old Princely Court
