From Budapest to Amsterdam : A 16-Day European Discovery by Train

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 13 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054, 1054, Budapest" ­ Start time: 09:00 Duration: 9h Last admission: 10 minutes before closing Live guide: English, Spanish ­ Included Professional licensed tour guide Air-conditioned vehicle Boat ride between Szentendre – Budapest only on weekends from May to September Not included Hotel pick up & drop off Lunch Entrance fees to museums Description the Danube Bend is an excursion into Hungary's history. This is an unforgettable tour along the "Blue Danube" into. some of the most pastoral scenery in Europe. Esztergom: The former capital of Hungary is still the centre of the Catholic Church. Visit the largest cathedral of Hungary. Afterwards, drive across the river to Slovakia and enjoy the view over the Basilica. Visegrád: After the Mongol invasion, a new fortification was constructed here in the mid-13th century. The top of the hill offers a fascinating panorama on the Danube valley. Szentendre: This small baroque city is built on medieval ruins, located at the gate of the Danube Bend. The town is considered to be the artists' village or the painters' town. Walk around the historical center and enjoy the cobblestoned narrow streets and baroque houses.

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 15 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054, 1054, Budapest" ­ Duration: 4h Live guide: English and 4 other languages ­ Included 3-hour city bus tour of Budapest Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus Professional guide and driver 1-hour Danube river cruise Not included Hotel transport Food and drinks ­ Description Make the most of your trip to Budapest with a guided city bus tour and a river cruise – all with one ticket! Hop on a 3-hour bus tour with a professional guide to lead the way. Cross over the Danube River on the Margaret Bridge and pass by the Royal Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, and Gellért Hill. Next, board your 1-hour Danube river cruise and sail by the Parliament building, Margaret Island, the Castle District and the Citadel – all from the unique perspective of the water.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Budapest central train station "Budapest-Keleti" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Vienna. Sit back and relax as you travel to Vienna central train station "Wien Hauptbahnhof" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Vienna, your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Vienna at your own pace.

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 13 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1010, Vienna" ­ Start time: 08:30 Duration: 9h 30mins Live guide: English, German ­ Included Bus transportation from Vienna to Bratislava Twin City Liner catamaran cruise from Bratislava to Vienna Walking tour of Bratislava Free time in Bratislava 1-Hour drive to the castle (if the All Inclusive option is selected) Not included Lunch ­ Description Explore Slovakia with this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Travel by road and return by river aboard a high-speed boat! Old and new complement each other perfectly in the Slovakian capital. Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture share the city with hip cafes and lush boutiques. See it all on a two-hour walking tour, including landmarks like Michael's Gate and St. Martin's Cathedral, and take free time to explore. Then, head back to Vienna down the Danube on a comfortable catamaran.

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 11 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at " 2 Opernring, 1010, Vienna" ­ Start time: 07:15 Duration: 11h 45mins Live guide: English, Spanish ­ Included Return bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg in modern coach Walking tour of Salzburg Free time in Salzburg Visit of "The Sound of Music" film locations Not included Food and drinks Tips ­ Description On the journey to Salzburg, relax and be enchanted by the beauty of the Salzkammergut countryside with its clear lakes and majestic mountains. Fans of "The Sound of Music" will recognise the landscape from the opening scenes of the film. Take a guided walk through the historic centre of Salzburg and let your expert guide show you the most popular attractions. One of the famous scenes of "The Sound of Music" was filmed in the gardens of the Mirabell Palace. It was here that Maria sang the song “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So” together with the children, both at the fountain and on the steps. See the horse pond and the riding school where Baron Trapp sang the “Edelweiß song” and visit the Getreidegasse, the street where Mozart was born. ­

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Vienna central train station "Wien Hauptbahnhof" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Vienna. Sit back and relax as you travel to Prague central train station "Praha hlavní" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Prague , your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Prague at your own pace.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Na Příkopě 23, 110 00, Prague" ­ Duration: 11h Audio guide: English and 8 other languages Live guide: English Max group size: 27 ­ Included Roundtrip transport from Prague Premiant eGuide smartphone app in 9 languages See the remains of St. Clarus (Temple of the Holy Cross Exaltation) Tour of Teplice Castle Visit the Church of St. Bartholomew Enjoy a train ride through the historic and spa centre with audio commentary Not included Lunch Entrance to the thermal bath (Thermálium) Pick up and drop off ­ Description Beethoven and Goethe once came to Teplice to soak their creative bones in what's now Central Europe's oldest spa town. However, it is Mozart who got a statue erected here, even though he never visited! Find out why on this fact-packed self-guided tour of Teplice. See the remains of the 4th-century martyr, St. Clarus, who became the patron saint of the spa. Tour Teplice Castle and step inside the magnificent Church of St. Bartholomew.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Na Příkopě 23, 110 00, Prague" ­ Duration: 4h Live guide: English and 3 other languages ­ Included Live speaking guide in multiple languages 55-minute boat cruise on the Vltava river Prague castle exterior walk Ticket to the Kingdom of Railways (can be used any time after the tour) Not included Lunch Transfer to the hotel ­ Description Learn the history of Prague and its most famous monuments on a combined half-day bus, boat and walking tour. First, admire the glorious architecture of the UNESCO-inscribed historic center, formed of the Old Town, New Town and Lesser Town. Hear stories behind the sites, and see landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Next, go to Prague Castle for a 75-minute walk around the most important buildings of Europe’s largest castle complex, including the magnificent Gothic façade of St. Vitus Cathedral. Rest your legs on the bus transfer to the Vltava River. Then, sit back and enjoy some refreshments as you cruise along the historic waterway by pleasure boat. Enjoy panoramic views of the Charles Bridge from the upper deck. End with a trip through Old Town, walking through the well-preserved Jewish Quarter to Old Town Square, where you can admire the Astronomical Clock and arcaded houses of the Middle Ages.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Prague central train station "Praha hlavní" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Berlin. Sit back and relax as you travel to Berlin central train station "Berlin Hauptbahnhof" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Berlin , your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Berlin at your own pace.

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 8 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at "Reichstagufer 17, 10117, Berlin" ­ Duration: 3h Live guide: English Max group size: 15 ­ Included Comprehensive, in-depth tour of Berlin's history and contemporary state Tips on other things to do and see when in Berlin Not included Gratuities Food and drink ­ Description This tour delves deep into the history of Berlin from the time of the Teutonic Knights through to its key role in the major events of the 20th century as capital of the Third Reich, the divided capital of the Cold War, and as the modern capital of a unified Germany in the new Europe! During your walking tour around Berlin's main sites, you’ll see Goering's former Luftwaffe HQ, as well as the site of Himmler's former SS and Gestapo HQ at the Topography of Terror before continuing onward to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and over the site of Hitler's bunker. After walking through the sobering – and isolating – monument, step inside the moving memorial dedicated to the Victims of War and Tyranny. From there, your guide will lead you to the location where Nazis burned books during the infamous 1933 book-burning. The final leg of the tour takes you to the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Reichstag Building. You'll see a section of the Berlin Wall; spend time at Checkpoint Charlie, the place where an American-Soviet standoff took place and WWIII felt like an imminent threat; and finally to the learn about the tumultuous years of the Reichstag building. Hear about its history in the German Empire, to the failed democracy of the Weimar Republic, and the rise of the Nazis in 1933.

After breakfast, prepare for the day and make your way to the meeting point, located approximately 8 minutes away by car. We recommend taking a taxi at your own expense for convenience. meeting point is at "Reichstagufer 17, Berlin" ­ Start time: 10:00 Duration: 6h Live guide: English Max group size: 9 ­ Included Guided tour of Potsdam Admission to Venues Not included Tickets for public transport to and from Berlin Gratuities Food and Drink ­ Description It's easy to see why the palaces and parks of Potsdam were designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. The city is incredibly picturesque with its many palaces, lakes, manicured gardens, statues and water fountains dotted over hundreds of green acres. Stroll around the Dutch Quarter, an ensemble of red-brick buildings that is unique in Europe. The infamous Soldier King, Frederick William I – renowned for the giant men he collected for his showcase military regiments – built the houses in the mid-18th century to accommodate Potsdam's community of Dutch artisans. After crossing the Bridge of Spies, visit Cecilienhof, a palace that was originally built as a residence for Germany's last crown prince but came to be used to host the Potsdam Conference in 1945. Your guide will describe the discussions that took place between Churchill (and later Attlee), Truman, and Stalin, which were to seal the fate of Cold War Europe for the next half century.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, then make your way to Berlin central train station "Berlin Hauptbahnhof" ,located within a short walking distance from your hotel. Here, you'll board your train for a scenic journey to Amsterdam. Sit back and relax as you travel to Amsterdamcentral train station "Amsterdam Centraal" , the central rail hub in the heart of the city. Upon arrival in Amsterdam , your hotel will also be within a short walking distance from the station, making your transfer smooth and convenient. Check-in at the hotel is available from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability. After settling in, enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding area and soak in the charm of Amsterdam at your own pace.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "1 Beursplein, 1012 JW, Amsterdam" ­ Duration: 3h 30mins Live guide: English, Spanish Max group size: 10 ­ Included Guided walking tour of Amsterdam Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish) Dutch pancake lunch Not included Hotel pickup or drop-off Additional food and drinks Tips/gratuities for your guide or the restaurant ­ Description Make the most of your trip to Amsterdam with tickets for a guided walking tour and a typical Dutch meal – a giant pancake with all the toppings - included. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of the city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to how it became the most important trading city in Europe. From the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank and Nazi occupation, the aim of this tour is to give you a perfect introduction to Amsterdam. At the end, you will enjoy a giant Dutch pancake and other delicious delicacies in the middle of Amsterdam.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "De Ruijterkade 105" ­ Duration: 3h 30mins Live guide: English, German, Spanish ­ Included Tour guide Visit of clog (wooden shoe) maker Visit of cheese-weighing house Dutch cheese tasting Transportation by bus All taxes, fees, and handling charges Not included Food and drinks Entry fee to the windmills at the Zaanse Schans Gratuities ­ Description Experience the charm of traditional Dutch life and see windmills, cheese making, and clog making in the quaint village of Zaanse Schans, where green-painted wooden houses line the narrow streets. It's like an open-air museum of typical Dutchness! A friendly, professional guide will accompany you throughout the village and introduce the local history and culture, providing you with insider tips about things to do and see, before you get time to further explore on your own. Visit the traditional cobbler's shop for a live demonstration of how wooden shoes are crafted, and see a live demonstration and tasting at a real Dutch cheese farm. If you're looking for something more relaxing, add a calming cruise along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals instead.

After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to the AmsterdamInternational Airport "Amsterdam Airport Schiphol" (AMS). We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.