Welcome to Europe!!!

Upon arriving at the airport we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour starts. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area which have all the information about your upcoming services such as meeting place, time and the guide's name.
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Vienna city tour. Gardens of the immense Schön­brunn Palace.

Today we take a scenic visit around this impressive city with a local expert. Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city center. Then we head directly to Schönbrunn Palace, where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon of leisure in the city center. In the evening we will go to the City Hall Square to enjoy the nightlife in the neighboring streets. Here you will get the opportunity to take dinner.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Cruise on the Danube, city tour of Budapest, evening transfer.

We have an approximately three-hour journey to BUDAPEST, Hungary. Arriving at around 11:30 am, we will discover Budapest (known as the "Queen of the Danube") on a boat tour along the river. Budapest is divided by the Danube River, with historic Buda on one side and cosmopoli­tan Pest on the opposite side. Time for lunch, followed by a scenic tour of the city. After the tour enjoy some leisure time. At the end of the day we finish in the lively area of Vaci Utca, where there are lots of opportunities to take your dinner.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS. Time to explore Bratislava. Czech landscapes. Evening transfer in Prague.

We will leave Budapest for BRATISLAVA, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic center, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, PRAGUE. Arriving in the evening, we will make our way to the Old Town Square. This central location provides a great introduction to Prague, full of energy and touristic activities. You can take your dinner at one of the restaurants offering international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Prague. Visit to Castle. Boat tour along the river.

Today we will visit the capital, Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a boat tour on the Vltava River. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to explore the city. In the evening, we will enjoy more time in the historic city center and there will be an opportunity for you to take dinner. Return to hotel.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Romantic trip through Germany.

We will have an early departure from Prague and stop in PILSEN, in the region of West Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and a Renaissance-era town hall. We will then cross into Germany where we will follow a section of the so-called "Romantic Route". Next, we will visit ROTHEMBURG, a town that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterwards, we will head to FRANKFURT. Arrival in the financial capital of Germany in late-afternoon. Free time in the historic city center where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from (from Indian cuisine to Oriental, Italian, international and so on).

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Rhine cruise included.

Today we will take a small Cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of RUDESHEIM and ST. GOAR, undoubtedly the river's most picturesque section. After this we will travel to COLOGNE, a city which stands out for its immense gothic cathedral. Then on to the Netherlands. Arriving to AMSTERDAM in the late afternoon.

Total distance covered: 75 km.

Scenery: Beautiful Dutch landscapes with small houses, canals, and mills.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Amsterdam.

08:45 a.m. - Zaanse Schans. This open-air park features iconic traditional windmills typical of the Dutch landscape, along with charming little houses, canals, and bridges that showcase life in the 18th century. Take some time to photograph the mills and houses.

09:45 a.m. - Departure from Zaanse Schans.

10:15 a.m. - Volendam, a picturesque fishing village. Enjoy some time to walk around and explore.

11:15 a.m. - Departure from Volendam. We'll take a short boat trip to Marken.

12:00 p.m. - Arrival in Marken, an island connected to the mainland by a fixed dike, where houses are built on stilts. Enjoy a stroll through the island.

12:45 p.m. - Departure from Marken.

01:30 p.m. - Amsterdam. Enjoy lunch in the city center before starting the two-hour tour with a local guide. We'll start the tour with a stop in front of the Rembrandt Statue and Amsterdam Mill, one of the most iconic mills in Holland. Next, we'll pass through the RAI Convention Center, crossing the southern part of the city, the most exclusive area of Amsterdam. We'll then stop at the Museum Square to learn about diamond cutting techniques at the Diamond Museum. Afterwards, we'll head to the Amstel River, entering the former Jewish Quarter with its Holocaust Memorial and the Portuguese Synagogue. We'll pass by the old harbor and the Maritime Museum. Our tour will conclude at the Central Station, where we'll leave the bus and walk to the Church of St. Nicholas, the heart of the city. You'll then have free time to explore at your leisure.

In the evening, we'll provide a transfer to the lively city center, an area with many restaurants to choose from, located near the famous Red Light District.

 

Our journey from Vienna to Amsterdam sadly must come to an end today. After breakfast you'll check out and depart on your next adventure.