Capitals of Empire
Prague 4 nights - Vienna 3 nights –Budapest 3 nights

Itinerary includes:

Day 1st	Arrival to Prague. Transfer airport – hotel. Check in the hotel. The rest of the day – free
Day 2nd	Half day tour of Prague: (Prague castle, St. Vitas cathedral, Golden lane, Royal road, Charles bridge, Old town, Old town square)
Day 3rd	Free day. See below optional tours.
Day 4th	Free day. See below optional tours
Day 5th	Transfer to the train station. Departure to Vienna (4 hours in a train). Upon arriving – transfer to the hotel. Check in the hotel.
Day 6th	Half day sightseeing tour of Vienna (Ringstrasse, State opera house, Museum quarter, Hofburg, Parliament, the City Hall, Burgteater, Prater, Kunsthaus, visit of Schonnbrunn Palace) in the group.
Day 7th	Free day. See below optional excursions.
Day 8th	Transfer to the train station. Departure to Budapest (3 hours in a train). Arrival to Budapest. Transfer to the hotel. Check in the hotel
Day 9th	Half day sightseeing tour (Parliament, Margaret island, Fishermen’s bastion, Matthias church, Elisabeth bridge, Heroes square, Opera, St. Stephen’s basilica).
Day 10th	Free day. See below optional tours
Day 11th	Transfer to the airport. Good buy, Europe!

  

Price of the tour per person (all rates are given in Euro).

Season	Low 02.01 – 31.03 & 01.07 – 15.08 & 01.11 - 28.12		High 01.04 – 30.06 & 16.08 – 31.10
	Sgl	Pp in dbl	Sgl	Pp in dbl
Level*** Economy	1073	680	1206	778
Level**** - Better than standard	1333	835	1640		975
Level****+/***** Luxury	1580	983	1947		1187

Price includes:

ü        Accommodation at the hotel of selected category  11 days/ 10 nights

ü        Daily breakfast at hotels

ü        Train tickets Prague Vienna & Vienna - Budapest

ü        All transfers according to the itinerary

ü        City sightseeing tours according to the itinerary, all tours are in a group

       

Optional tours (not included in the itinerary and price):

Prague

-          Karlstejn castle. Medieval castle, former residence of the Czech kings, prototype of Kafka’s novel. 30 Euro pp (including lunch)

-          Karlovy Vary. World famous spa with the unique style of buildings and microclimate. 47 Euro pp (full day, including lunch)

-          Kutna Hora. 25 Euro pp

More Prague info can be found at: Prague Travel Information .

Vienna

-          Danube Tower and wine tasting in Grinzing (world’ most famous wine village). 30 Euro pp.

-          Viennese Serenade and dinner in Grinzing. 58 Euro pp

-      Panoramic City Tour & Boat Ride – 30 Euro pp.

Budapest

-          Szentendre- artists’ village. 41 Euro pp

-          Jewish Budapest. 22 Euro pp

-          Danube Bend (10 hours, lunch included). 64 Euro pp

Hotels, selected for this tour:

Prague

Hotel Populus***, Na Viktorce 112, Prague 3.

Hotel was opened in March’ 2002. It is located close to the city centre (10 minutes by metro or tram). Bus stop is just opposite the hotel entrance. With close vicinity  to the hotel are bars, restaurants and shops. Hotel provides modern comfort and services.

Room facilities: radio, cable TV, wake-up clocks, private bathroom

Hotel facilities: concierge, 24 hours reception desk, bar, parking, summer terrace.

Hotel Movenpick****, Mozartova 1, Prague 5.

Hotel Movenpick approves its high Swiss quality every day. It is located in the quaint Prague 5th district on the left bank of the river Vltava, bordering the historical city centre and opposite the famous Mozart museum Villa Bertramka. The hotel is situated in the new business and shopping district "Golden Angel", where one can find the biggest shopping mall in the country, other shops, restaurants, cinemas, banks, supermarkets, cafes etc. Metro and tram are also nearby. Time of transit to the city center - 6 minutes, walking distance - about 15 minutes.

Room facilities: air conditioning, mini bar, radio, wake-up clocks, satellite TV with movie channels, 24 hours room service, bath amenities, hair dryer, private bathroom.

Hotel facilities: business centre, Internet access, several restaurants, cable lane to the upper 5* building, sauna, Jakuzzi, solarium, massage, fitness room, shop, Lobby bar, conference facilities.

 

Hotel Liberty**** Superior, 28 Rijna 11, Prague 1

The newly opened Boutique hotel LIBERTY is located in the very heart of Prague's historical center, on a pedestrian zone at the bottom of the famous Wenceslas Square. The Hotel Liberty came into existence as a result of a careful and sophisticated reconstruction of a palace built in the Art Nouveau style in the years 1894-96. The location of the hotel Liberty is absolutely ideal: it is situated just by the biggest shopping area, near all famous historic, cultural and entertainments sites. Hotel is designed in a “palace” style and offers unique charm, lux and personal attention.

Room facilities: satellite TV, air conditioning, radio, wake-up clocks, bathrobe, bath amenities, hair dryer, mini bar, safe, direct dial telephone, private bathroom

Hotel facilities: 24 hours room service, breakfast room, sauna, fitness room, concierge, limousine service.

   

Vienna

Hotel Capri***, Prater Strasse 44, 1020 Vienna

The hotel's location is the ideal starting point for any activities you plan in town, offering excellent connections to public transport facilities. The U1 (underground) station "Nestroyplatz" is only a few metres away from the hotel. Stephansplatz, the Vienna State Opera, the Museumsquartier (Museum Quarter) and all the other sights can be reached easily and quickly by public transport or on foot

Room facilities: private bathroom, telephone, TV (18 satellite channels), teletext in 8 languages, radio with alarm function.

Hotel facilities: 24 hours front desk, concierge, internet access, bar, restaurant.

Hotel Astron Belvedere****, Rennweg 12a, A-1030 Wien

In the building of the old national printing house, directly on the Schlossgarten Ring/ Schwarzenbergplatz  500m from city centre/St. Stephen’s Cathedral 800m, exhibition centre 1.5km, Austria Centre km, airport, 10km.

Room facilities: pay-TV, ISDN/analog modem connection, hair-dryer, various music channels, desk, reading-lamp, sitting area, telephone, room service, non-smokers’ rooms are available.

Hotel facilities: breakfast café , Rossini bar/bistro, 150m2 health spa with sauna, steam bath, solarium.

 

Hotel De France*****, Schottenring 3, A-1010 Wien

The Hotel de France is an elegant five star hotel. It is situated in the very center of Vienna on the famous Ringstrasse, within walking distance of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School, State Opera, the business and banking district, etc

Room facilities: air-conditioning, key-card system, radio, mini bar, satellite- and Pay-TV, electronic safe deposit box, trouser press and direct-dial telephone (analog modem port RJ11, voice-mail), hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Hotel facilities: restaurants Bel Etage and Bistro, Sushi Bar Daihachi, Atrium Bar, Misato Karaoke Bar, Souvenir shop, travel and theater ticket office, foreign language cinema, sauna

Budapest

Hotel Unio***, H-1077 Budapest, Dob u.73

Unio is a new city hotel with nostalgic atmosphere, spacious, comfortable rooms. Almost all the most important sights of the town can be reached easily from the hotel by the excellent public transportation, or even by walk.

Room facilities: satellite TV, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, private bathroom.

Hotel facilities: restaurant, bar, parking, conference rooms, 24 hours front desk, concierge, taxi service, laundry.

Grand Hotel Hungaria****, H-1074 Budapest, Rákóczi út 90

Grand Hotel Hungaria is the biggest one in Hungary. The central block of the present building has been serving our guests since 1915. The hotel is located in the heart of Budapest, along the main traffic line leading to Erzsébet Bridge and dividing the city into two parts. Grand Hotel Hungaria has excellent public transport connections (metro station nearby) ensuring easy access to the most important parts of the city and the countryside. It is only a few minutes walk to all major shopping and business centers and the historical old downtown with the most important tourist attractions.

Room facilities: air conditioning, satellite TV with the movie channels, direct dial telephone, radio, wake-up clocks, mini bar, hair dryer, bathrobe, private bathroom.

Hotel facilities:  24 hours reception, Internet access, air conditioning, babysitter, café, change, closed parking, conference room, gym, laundry, massage, pets allowed, rent-a-car, restaurant, room service, safe, sauna, wheelchair access

Grand Hotel Margitsziget**** Superior, H-1138 Budapest, Margitsziget

Hotel is located on the Pest side of the city on the Grand Boulevard, close to the West Railway Station. The Art-Nouveau style building dates back to the 19th century. It offers 164 rooms, bathroom, direct dial phone, color TV and mini bar. Non smoking rooms are available. Spa Center in the adjoining Thermal Margitsziget Hotel, massage, sauna, in-door pool, beauty salon etc

Room facilities: satellite TV, radio, mini bar, wake-up clocks, iron and ironing board, safe, air conditioning, 24 hours room service, working desk, bathrobe, hair dryer, private bathroom.

Hotel facilities: restaurants, bars, parking, concierge, Internet access, concierge, limousine service, baby sitter.