Trips · Austria & Hungary
The Imperial Capitals of Central Europe
- Vienna
- The Vienna Woods
- Baden
- Bratislava
- Budapest
- Szentendre
- Esztergom
Six days among the imperial capitals — stately Vienna and the Vienna Woods, Bratislava, ‘the Little Vienna on the Danube’, and Budapest with the Danube Bend villages.
Highlights
- A guided tour of Vienna, the stately Austrian capital
- The Vienna Woods and the spa town of Baden
- Bratislava, ‘the Little Vienna on the Danube’
- Heroes' Square and a guided tour of Budapest
- The Danube Bend villages — Szentendre, Esztergom, Visegrád
- The Jewish Quarter and the Central Market Hall in Budapest
Itinerary
Athens – Vienna, a city tour
We gather at the airport for the flight to Vienna, the stately Austrian capital. On arrival we board the coach for a guided tour of the city.
Vienna – the Vienna Woods – Baden
We set off for the Vienna Woods, where we see the hunting lodge at Mayerling, then continue to the spa town of Baden.
🍽 Breakfast
Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest
We leave for Bratislava, ‘the Little Vienna on the Danube’, with romantic walks along the riverbank. We continue to Budapest.
🍽 Breakfast
Budapest, a city tour
The tour begins in Pest. We visit Heroes' Square, adorned with magnificent statues, then cross to Buda.
🍽 Breakfast
The Danube Bend villages
We set off for the Danube Bend villages: baroque Szentendre, ‘Roman’ Esztergom and Renaissance Visegrád.
🍽 Breakfast
Budapest — the Jewish Quarter & the Central Market Hall, return flight
The tour starts at the beautiful covered market, where you can buy the famous Hungarian salami and paprika. We continue to the Jewish Quarter and the main pedestrian street, then transfer to the airport.
🍽 Breakfast
Included
- Direct flights Athens – Vienna & Budapest – Athens with Aegean Airlines
- One checked bag up to 23 kg and one carry-on up to 8 kg
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharge
- 2 nights in Vienna at a 4* hotel with breakfast
- 3 nights in Budapest at a 4* hotel with breakfast
- Excursions, guided tours and visits per the detailed programme
- Transfers by luxury coach
- Tour leader / escort from our agency
Not included
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and shows
- Anything expressly listed as optional or suggested