DAY 1: ISTANBUL – VIENNA
We meet with our valued guests at 08:30 in front of the Anadolu Jet Airlines check-in counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal. After completing ticket, luggage, and customs procedures, we take the AJet Airline scheduled flight VF 017, departing at 12:25 to Vienna. Upon arrival at 12:55 local time, we will start our panoramic city tour by bus, covering some of the following sites: the opera house, university, parliament building, theater, Rathouse, Hofburg Palace, museum district, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. After the city tour, we will have free time in the center before transferring to our hotel and checking into our rooms. Guests who wish can join the optional Vienna Concert Tour (60 Euro), where you can experience some of Vienna’s famous classical music concerts. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 2: VIENNA
After breakfast at the hotel, the whole day is free. Guests who wish can join the optional Seegrotte, Mayerling, and Baden (Vienna Woods) Tour (65 Euro). Our first stop in Wienerwald, the northeastern extension of the Alps, will be Seegrotte. Here, we take an impressive boat trip in Europe’s largest underground lake, located in an old mine where the Nazis produced the world’s first generation of fastest jet fighter planes during World War II. Afterward, we will cross the magnificent forests outside of Vienna to reach our next stop, Mayerling, where we will visit the Mayerling Hunting Lodge, the site of the Mayerling tragedy. Today, Mayerling is home to Carmelite nuns. The last stop of our tour will be the charming spa town of Baden, which inspired Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. After some free time here, we will give you free time in the beautiful gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, the palace of Queen Sisi. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Vienna. In the evening, those who wish can join the optional Grinzing Tavern Evening (60 Euro), where we head to the Grinzing Hills, the entertainment center of Vienna, to enjoy our meal accompanied by violins and accordions in one of the most loved restaurants in the region. You will experience a fantastic evening as you enjoy the delicious schnitzels served by waitresses in traditional costumes, accompanied by Grinzinger Heurige wines. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3: VIENNA – CESKY KRUMLOV – PRAGUE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Prague. On the way, you may join the optional Cesky Krumlov Tour (40 Euro). (Guests not joining the tour can spend time at the rest area). Cesky Krumlov is a Middle Ages Town, a precious gem of the Czech Republic, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. After being in ruins during the darkest periods of Communism, Cesky Krumlov has been revived since the 90s and reflects its beauty to all its visitors. You will be enchanted by Cesky Krumlov, as the tour will be guided by our instructor. After our Cesky Krumlov tour, we continue our journey to Prague. Upon arrival in Prague, we will have a city tour covering sites such as the Little Quarter, the garden of the Franz Kafka Museum, narrow streets, the Charles IV Bridge, the Old Town Square, the Hradcany Castle area, the Presidential Palace, the St. Vitus Cathedral, built over 600 years showcasing Neo-Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque features, the Charles Bridge with its 30 Saint Statues constructed by Chief Architect Peter Parler in the 13th century, the Old Town Square, the 15th-century Astronomical Clock Tower with its 12 Apostles, and the TYN Church. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 4: PRAGUE
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the whole day free. Guests who wish may join the optional Karlovy Vary Tour (60 Euro). During this tour, you will have the opportunity to see and buy various precious stones at shops displaying them at discounted prices. After some free time for shopping, we continue our journey to Karlovy Vary, a city famous for its thermal baths, accompanied by our guide's enjoyable explanations. The city has 12 thermal sources with temperatures ranging from 30 to 72 C. During our visit, a city tour will be conducted. We will see the hotel where Atatürk stayed in 1918 and the houses of Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, and Pushkin, and visit the thermal galleries where 12 different thermal waters emerge. You will also have the chance to shop at stores selling traditional Czech souvenirs like crystals, porcelain, garnet, and amber. After our Karlovy Vary tour, we return to Prague for some free time. In the evening, you can join the optional Czech Night tour (80 Euro), where the night begins with a warm honey wine (medovina) at the traditional architectural Koliba, the venue for the Czech social life. Following that, enjoy colorful folk costumes, live music, entertaining dance performances, food, and unlimited local drinks. Experience the traditional Czech culture during a night filled with dance, music, and flavors! After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 5: PRAGUE
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the whole day for free time. Guests who wish may join the optional all-day Dresden, Germany Culture & Shopping tour (70 Euro). On this tour, we will visit the Baroque architectural marvels of Dresden, known as the Florence of the Elbe, located 140 km away from Prague, including the Fraunkirche, Zwinger Palace, Brulshl terrace, Royal Road, Elbe River, Martin Luther statue, Hof Church, Semper Opera, and Old Town Square. Following this, we will have free time for shopping and wandering in this beautiful city protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After the tour, we will return to Prague at the time informed by your guide. After the tour, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you can join the optional Vltava River Cruise with dinner (70 Euro). The open buffet dinner we will have on the Vltava, one of the elegant arms of Europe's longest river Elbe, against the stunning view of Prague, known as the crystal city, will add a unique flavor to our experience. After the tour, we return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel. *** Alternatively, you can also join the Terezin Camp tour while heading to Dresden.
*Participates with the entire group. *(Not included in the price. 30 € per person)
DAY 6: PRAGUE – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Budapest. On the way, you may join the optional Bratislava Tour organized by our guide (40 Euro). (Guests not joining the tour can spend time at the rest area.) Bratislava is the capital and largest city of the Slovak Republic. Located on the banks of the Danube River, the city borders both Austria and Hungary. There are only two capitals in the world that share borders with two countries in this way. The city hosts numerous festivals and commercial exhibitions. Sites to see in the city include the banks of the Danube, Turkish influences from the first siege of Vienna in 1529, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin Cathedral, wandering through the old historical city, Grassalkovich Palace, Parliament, Slovak National Theatre Building, and the historical building where Mozart gave his first concert to Maria Theresa when he was six years old. After our Bratislava tour, we continue our journey to Budapest. After a beautiful journey, it is easy to see the Ottoman traces in Budapest, which was under Ottoman rule for nearly 150 years. Budapest became the capital of Hungary when Buda and Pest united on November 17, 1873. During our Budapest city tour, we will see Heroes' Square, Andrássy and Rákóczi Streets, Opera and Synagogue buildings, the 700-room Parliament Building, built between 1884-1904 and a symbol of Budapest, Danube River and its banks, Elizabeth Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle and Matthias Church, and Gellert Hill with Citadella viewed panoramically. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and check-in. In the evening, those who wish may join the optional Danube River Cruise tour (35 Euro). Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 7: BUDAPEST
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the whole day free. Guests who wish may participate in the optional Esztergom & Visegrad & Szentendre Tour organized by your guide (70 Euro). On this tour, we will first visit the Esztergom Cathedral and explore the remains of the castle from the Ottoman era. Following this, we will visit the magnificent Visegrad, a medieval castle and hunting lodge. The Visegrad castle will be viewed panoramically. Afterward, we will head to a small town named Szentendre for shopping. In this town, you can find hand-made tablecloths, crystal, porcelain items, souvenirs, drinks, etc. After some free time, we will return to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Gypsy Night tour with dinner, music, and entertainment. At a local restaurant in Budapest, you’ll enjoy watching traditional Hungarian dances performed in traditional costumes while enjoying Hungary's most famous dishes and flavors with a delightful evening (65 Euro). Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 8: BUDAPEST – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we will complete our check-out procedures and transfer to Budapest Airport at the time specified by your guide. After arriving at Budapest Airport, we will complete our ticket, luggage, and customs procedures and depart on AJet Airlines scheduled flight VF 110, which leaves at 16:10 for Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We will arrive at 19:15 local time, ending our tour. Welcome home!
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