More about this holiday
This tour takes you to some of the most interesting countries in the varied landscape of Eastern Europe. The journey starts in Vienna and takes you all the way up to the magnificent land of might Alps with its baroque architecture, imperial palaces, and snow-covered mountain tops. In your next destination, you will admire the pristine nature of the Danube River while on a cruise. Furthur in Prague, you will marvel at the grandeur of the city and travel through time visiting the historic monuments and the city’s important museums. You’ll stop by the most picturesque town to see its timeless castles and churches. At Salzburg, we take you past the picturesque Bavarian Alps, to experience the underground salt mines and tour this beautiful city. This trip is lined with an exciting wilderness experience and seasoned with good food if you must try the local cuisine. Prepare for a journey for all the senses.
Tour Highlights:
Explore six vibrant cities in Eastern Europe in this trip
Drift along the Danube on a cruise
Discover charming palaces of Vienna
Uncover Hallein Salt Mines of Salzburg
Tour the bustling city of Budapest
Trip in a Nutshell:
Vienna - City tour of Vienna, Hofburg Castle, Schmetterlinghaus, Vienna State Opera, Parliament Building, Town Hall, St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Danube Tower, Belvedere Castle and Mozart Memorial, Schonbrunn Palace.
Budapest - City tour, Chain Bridge, Hungarian Parliament, Central Market Hall, St.Stephen’s Basilica and Hungarian State Opera House, Hungarian Parliament, Central Market Hall, St.Stephen’s Basilica and Hungarian State Opera House, Danube River cruise.
Bratislava - Slovak National Theatre, St.Michael’s Tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Bratislava Castle and Parliament.
Prague - City tour, Old Town Square, Republic Square, Charles Bridge, Municipal House, Wenceslas Square and National Museum, Prague Castle, Pilsner Brewery. Cesky Krumlov - City tour, Church of St. Vitus, Cesky Krumlov Castle
Salzburg - City tour, Hallein Salt Mines, Seegrotte, Giant Ferris Wheel.
Experience
Austria
Austria is a landlocked, German-speaking, Alpine country, very close to Switzerland, surrounded by beautiful mountains and valleys. Austria is very much a haven of tranquility, renowned for its historic cities, picturesque villages and plethora of hike-options in the Alps. The country is a melting pot of contemporary and historic architecture. Austria is loved for the sheer diversity of activities and leisure it offers. One day you’re tackling rapids on the mighty Alps, the next you beeline to imperial Vienna. With mountains, glaciers, valleys, and meadows, Austria invites the most adventurous. Winter is reserved for the ones seeking to ski and snowboard in the mighty Alps while summer calls for an adrenaline-thumping white water rafting and quiet canoeing in the glacial rivers.
The country leaves you retrospecting the musical history and the big names of Music- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Josef Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss, Johannes Brahms, and Gustav Mahler, among countless others. It continues to be a lively city hosting many renowned events held every year - Salzburg Festival and Bregenzer Festspiele, is the most famous. From a culinary perspective, there is more to sample than the Schnitzels and Dumplings.
Vienna
Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is located on the Northeastern side of the country, with incredible architecture at every turn. It is famously called the city of music. The country is brimful with baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces embellished with intriguing history to be amazed. Vienna lures travelers in search of exotic baroque palaces, starting from The Hofburg palace complex, Schloss Belvedere and the 300 years of enduring architecturally unique 1441-room summer residence, Schloss Schönbrunn, make for a picturesque viewing with highlights including 19th century neo-Gothic Rathaus (City Hall). One of the Hofburg's time-worn museums is the Kunsthistorisches Museum, housing the imperial art collection. The city’s coffee house culture is very much alive when the city lights are strong, serving delicious cakes which reveals a striking modern message of that the Viennese way of living is vibrant and epicurean.
Salzburg
‘Mozart lived here’ is a perfect way to introduce Salzburg. Its old town (Altstadt) is mesmerizing at any time of the year, but in the winter when the snow falls, it is transformed into a wonderland of Icy delights. The magical dusting of snow on the Salzach River, is a novel draw for the tourists who await a seasonal deluge of snowflakes, although the lake’s classic beauty means it can become crowded at the best of times when the river is fast flowing. Simply walking around is the best way to appreciate the city’s allure, including the Domes, spires, clifftop fortress, the manicured parks and the skyline with golden hues as far as the eye can see.
Information
Inclusions:
Onward and return airfare
Accommodation at 3*/4* hotels within the International countries
All meals
Entrance to all sightseeing places and attractions
Transfers to sightseeing places by a luxury private air-conditioned coach
Danube River cruise
Visa fees
Services of Akshaya India Tour manager
All Taxes
Exclusions:
Personal expenses
Tips and Portage
