Great Central Europe Tour: 8 Days with Vienna, Prague, and Budapest

We meet in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport, 3 hours before the flight time, at 04:50. After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Salzburg at 07:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1381. Our arrival occurs at 09:25 local time.

After arrival, we embark on a panoramic city tour. During this tour, we will see important places such as the Mirabel Palace gardens, Cathedral, Fortress, and historic city streets.

After the city tour, we set off for Hallstatt. After Hallstatt, we check into our hotel in the Linz area and spend the night here.

Hallstatt & Lakes Region Tour – Worth 120 Euros, Included in the Program!

The Hallstatt & Lakes Region tour, worth 120 Euros, which we will conduct amidst the unique views of the Austrian Alps, is included in the tour fee exclusively for our guests! We will explore Hallstatt, one of Europe's most impressive towns, with its beauty that rivals postcards. After a promotional tour and a pleasant walk amidst the magnificent views stretching between the lake and the Alps, we provide free time. During this free time, you can walk along the lakeside in Hallstatt, explore the narrow streets filled with colorful and traditional architecture, and take unforgettable photos.

After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Prague. An optional Cesky Krumlov Tour is organized during the journey. Upon reaching Prague, we start our panoramic city tour. During this tour, we will see important points such as the Vltava River, the Gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral adorned with 14th-century sculptures, the famous Charles Bridge, Karlova Street, the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock Tower built in the 15th century, TYN Church, and Paris Street. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel. Guests who wish can join one of the extra tours organized in the evening. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Cesky Krumlov Tour €40 per person

Cesky Krumlov, a magnificent medieval town dating back to the 1240s, is a valuable treasure of the Czech Republic and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This town, which has experienced the darkest periods of communism, has undergone a rebirth since the 1990s and presents its beauties to visitors. You will be enchanted by Cesky Krumlov.

Extra Tour: Medieval Entertainment and Dinner €80 per person

During the medieval entertainment and dinner, you will have the opportunity to taste the flavors of Czech cuisine while watching magnificent performances by musicians, dancers, and actors dressed in medieval costumes in an approximately 600-year-old inn, accompanied by unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Extra Tour: Boat Trip on the Vltava River €60 per person (buffet)

The magnificent view created by the evening lights of Prague, known as the Crystal City, located on the banks of the Vltava River, one of the longest rivers in Europe, will accompany our buffet dinner on the river.

After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the Prague Castle and Karlovy Vary Culture & Shopping Tour. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Prague Castle and Karlovy Vary Culture & Shopping Tour €70 (per person)

In this tour, we visit the world's largest castle complex, Prague Castle, and have the opportunity to see the unique panoramic view of Prague. In Karlovy Vary, you can shop at discounted prices in shops displaying precious stones and have the chance to recognize and see many precious stones. After the free time given, we continue to the city of Karlovy Vary, famous for its thermal baths, accompanied by your guide's delightful narration. The city has 15 thermal springs with temperatures ranging from 30-72 °C. During the city tour, you will see the hotel where Atatürk stayed in 1918, as well as buildings where Dvorak, Mozart, Goethe, Pasteur, and Pushkin stayed, and have the opportunity to taste the thermal waters. You will also have the chance to shop in traditional Czech souvenir shops for crystal, porcelain, garnet, natural soaps, creams, and more.

After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the full-day extra Dresden (Germany) Culture & Shopping tour. After the tour, we return to Prague at the time indicated by your guide. After the tour, we transfer to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join the buffet dinner boat tour on the Vltava River. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Dresden (Germany) Culture & Shopping Tour €80 (per person)

In this tour, we will see the magnificent city center, known as the Florence of the Elbe, located 140 km from Prague, with its Baroque architecture, including Fraunkirche, Zwinger Palace, Brühl Terrace, Royal Road, Elbe River, Martin Luther statue, Hof Church, Semper Opera, and the Old Town Square. Afterward, we provide free time for shopping and strolling in one of the most beautiful cities in East Germany, which is protected as a world heritage site by UNESCO. We return to Prague at the time indicated by your guide.

* On the way to Dresden, an additional Terezin Camp tour will be conducted with the participation of the entire group. ** (Not included in the Dresden fee.)

Extra Tour: Terezin Nazi Camp (including camp entrance) €40 (per person)

Terezin is the largest Nazi camp in the Czech Republic. It was built in the 18th century as a defensive fortress. Later, it was transformed into a prison for political prisoners in Central Europe. During World War II, with the entry of Germans into Czechoslovakia, this fortress was turned into a concentration camp.

After our breakfast, we check out of the rooms and head towards Vienna. Upon arrival in Vienna, we start our city tour. During this tour, we will see important points such as the Opera House, Parliament Building, Hofburg Palace, and Museums Quarter panoramically. Afterward, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. Those who wish can join the extra Vienna Masterpieces tour. In the evening, those who wish can join the extra Classical Concert tour. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Vienna Masterpieces Tour €40 per person

We visit one of the Hundertwasserhaus houses and the Hundertwasser passage. Then, we get off the bus in the museums quarter and complete our tour at St. Stephen's Cathedral, passing through the Museums, Parliament, City Hall, and Hofburg Palace courtyards, and we provide free time within the walls.

Extra Tour: Vienna Concert Tour €65 per person

For guests who wish, we offer the opportunity to join the Vienna Concert Tour held in the enchanting atmosphere of Vienna in the evening. In this tour, held in Vienna, considered the capital of art and classical music, you will have the chance to listen to the works of famous composers live from professional orchestras and soloists. In this special program held in a historic concert hall, an unforgettable night awaits you, accompanied by the elegance of waltzes, arias, and classical melodies. Throughout the concert, you will be captivated by the magic of music and deeply feel the cultural fabric of Vienna. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel, and overnight will be at our hotel in Vienna.

Note: The concert program may vary according to the date and organization; the repertoire generally consists of selected works by Mozart, Strauss, and other famous composers.

After our breakfast, we check out of the rooms and set off for Budapest. An optional Bratislava Tour is organized along the way. After the Bratislava tour, we proceed to Budapest. An additional Parndorf Designer Outlet Tour will also be conducted along the way. After free time at the outlet, we arrive in Budapest and start our panoramic city tour. Budapest, which remained under Ottoman rule for about 150 years, gained its capital identity in 1873 with the unification of Buda and Pest. During the tour, important places such as Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue, the Opera House, the Parliament Building, Elizabeth Bridge, and the banks of the Danube River will be seen panoramically. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and check into our rooms. In the evening, guests who wish can join the boat tour on the Danube River under the lights, organized by our guide as an extra.

Extra Tour: Bratislava Tour €40 per person

Bratislava is the capital and largest city of the Slovak Republic. Located on the banks of the Danube River, this city borders both Austria and Hungary. There are only two capitals in the world that border two countries in this way. The city hosts many festivals and trade exhibitions. Places to see in Bratislava include riverbanks, Turkish traces before the 1st Vienna Siege in 1529, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, strolling in the old historical city, Grassalkovich Palace, Parliament, Slovak State Theater, and the historic building where Mozart gave his first concert to Maria Theresa at the age of 6.

Extra Tour: Parndorf Designer Outlet Tour €30 per person

Parndorf Designer Outlet, one of the largest shopping centers in Europe, offers world-famous brands at discounted prices throughout the year. Here, you can find many brands such as Armani, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace at attractive opportunities and enjoy a pleasant shopping experience. After the free time given in this center, which offers both shopping and relaxation opportunities with its modern architecture, wide range of stores, and restaurants/cafes, our tour ends, and we return to our hotel.

Extra Tour: Danube River Boat Tour €35 per person

In this one-hour boat tour, which includes one drink, you will see all the splendor of Budapest, which takes on a completely different appearance under the lights, while listening to the visual and Turkish narration from the screens, discovering that Budapest under the lights is very different from during the day.

After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. Guests who wish can join the Great Budapest Tour, which will be organized extra by your guide. After our tour, we will have free time. In the evening, there will be an opportunity to participate in the Gypsy Night, which will be organized extra by your guide. Overnight at our hotel.

Extra Tour: Great Budapest Tour €65 per person

In this tour, we visit the famous indoor market. On the upper floor of the indoor market, which is a popular spot for locals selling all kinds of food, there are many shops selling handmade tablecloths, porcelain, glassware, wine, dolls, folkloric costumes, and wooden souvenirs. Our tour continues in the Budapest Castle district with the Palace Building and Fisherman's Bastion. Heroes' Square and Andrassy Avenue will be among our other stops. Finally, we will have free time at Vörösmartin Square, Vaci Street, the pedestrian street, and along the Danube promenade.

Extra Tour: Gypsy Night €65 per person

For guests who wish, there will be an opportunity to join the Gypsy Night tour organized extra by your guide, which includes dinner, drinks, and music. In this tour, you can enjoy both local wines and dishes as well as Hungarian dance and music in the wine cellar we will visit. You can also be part of the show.

After breakfast, we transfer to Budapest Airport at the time determined by our guide. Upon arrival at the airport, we complete our ticket, baggage, and flight procedures. We depart for Istanbul Airport at 14:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1034. We arrive at 17:20 local time, marking the end of our tour. We hope to see you in our next organization.

(For our tour departing on 11.07.2027, the return time is 09:00)