Budapest - Vienna - Prague
August 11 - 21, 2011
$2,595* 

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit three beautiful and historic Eastern European Capitals. On this singles vacation explore castles, museums, stroll along rivers and visit historical sites dating back to the Roman Empire. Budapest, Vienna and Prague are among today's hottest travel destinations, and when you tour with Singles Travel you will enjoy all their charm, beauty and culture with a group of friendly singles and solo travelers. 

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Eastern Europe (Budapest - Vienna - Prague) Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart from Home

Your vacation begins when you board your overnight flight to Budapest (Airport code - BUD). Plan your flight to arrive on Friday. Remember you are flying home from Prague!

Day 2 - Arrive Budapest, Hungary

Upon arrival at the Budapest Airport, you will board your shuttle and be transferred to our hotel; shuttles will be running through out the day. Meet your tour leader and group for an optional dinner.

Day 3 - Budapest, Hungary

Take a stroll through Budapest, the Paris of the East and see the sights on our morning walking tour. Escorted by our English-speaking guide, see all the highlights that Buda and Pest have to offer, plus some unexpected gems on this fascinating walking tour of magical Budapest. Hear about the history, society and architecture of this Hungarian city.

Afternoon at leisure or take the Free Optional Tour  - Hungary was a Communist country for 43 years. During this walk learn about key events and undercover stories from behind the Iron Curtain. Get a picture of the daily life, brainwash process, social conditions, human rights, secret agents and the cult of the party bosses. Sights include the 1956 uprising areas, the bronze bullet memorial, the flag with the hole and the eternal flame, the secret entrance of a military bunker, the last Communist memorial in the inner city and other symbols of "Soviet friendship".

Enjoy our Welcome Dinner with live music on an enchanting river cruise down the Danube river. Our English-speaking waitresses will serve us a delicious meal at our table, while you can take pleasure looking at the sights of Budapest through the windows of the Cruise boat.    After dinner admire the breathtaking panorama from the open upper deck of the ship.

Day 4- Budapest, Hungary

During our morning coach tour we will explore the most beautiful and interesting sights of Hungary's capital city. With the Danube River flowing by, the ring boulevards and the numerous eclectic and revival buildings, Budapest is rightly considered to be the pearl of Europe. Explore Buda and Pest with its wealth of historic monuments, linked by eight graceful bridges. Visit the famous Fisherman's Bastion

Budapest has over 100 hot springs, from which cca. 40 million litres of warm thermal water gushes forth daily, as the geological fault between the Buda Hills and the Great Plain is directly beneath Budapest. This afternoon spend a few hours enjoying the famous Gellert Bath and Spa.

Optional Free Tour (3:30pm) - Hungary has the largest Jewish population in East-Central Europe and the second largest synagogue in the world. The Jewish quarter is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list of sights. The tour shows you not only the religious traditions but the other cultural art-, and scientific background, the mutuality with the Hungarian history and evolution. It covers the history of the largest synagogue in Europe, leads through the cemetery and the memorial garden, 3 other precious places of worship and the hidden Jewish symbols of the neighborhood. We also pop in to the most authentic local pubs and cultural centers which are the top meeting points for party people.

Day 5 - Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria

Sleep late or just relax before our Hungarian Cooking Lesson and Lunch. Explore Market Hall, the largest indoor market in Budapest with stalls offering a variety of vegetables, fruits, cheeses and meats. Learn how to prepare some famous Hungarian dishes and take home the recipes. After our lesson enjoy a lunch of Hungarian goulash soup and traditional pancakes.

Afternoon train to Vienna. Upon arrival we will be transferred to our hotel to relax before our night tour of Vienna. Tonight, relax and enjoy our Night drive along the Ring. View the monumental buildings like Hofburg Palace, Museum of Fine Arts, Houses of Parliament, City Hall, University and much more before going to the Prater amusement park.

Day 6 - Vienna, Austria

Our city tour will give you an overall impression of the city of Vienna. Visit the most important monuments of Vienna's city center. Our guide will show us - the opera palace, the imperial palace "Hofburg", the Heroes square with the fine arts and natural history museums, the Vienna town hall, the Austrian parliament, the imperial pastry shop Demel, the Graben square with the black column, Saint Stephen's cathedral and many other places of interest in the narrow streets of Vienna's old town.

The highlight is our visit to the Schonbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family. See the beautiful show rooms of the palace with all the historical explanations.

Day 7 - Vienna, Austria

Today we visit the Spanish Riding School to see Lipizzans’ training with music. It is the aim of the Morning Exercise to train the horses and to strengthen their various muscles around the neck and shoulder, the back, the croup and the hindquarters.

During Morning Exercise, the horses are made supple, their muscles are loosened and all lessons right up to the “High School” are being taught, exercised, refreshed and perfected.

This afternoon enjoy free time to explore the museums, palaces or shops of your choice.

Day 8 - Vienna, Austria to Prague, Czech Republic

Morning departure to Wien Meidling train station to board our nonstop train to Prague. Upon arrival at Praha Hlavni Nadr train station we will stop and have lunch before our afternoon tour of Prague.

Our fascinating journey through the history of Prague, an enchanting city with over 4,000 monuments begins with an overview coach tour.

With this tour, you have a fantastic opportunity to see the main Prague historic places and monuments in only a few hours. See Wenceslas Square (traditional place of different meetings during the Velvet Revolution, etc.), National Theatre (built thanks to money from Prague inhabitants), Charles Bridge (founded by Charles IV. in the 14th century), Belvedere (the summer house of Queen Anna), Lesser Town with the baroque church of St. Nicolas and Old Town Square.

Day 9 - Prague, Czech Republic

Discover the impressive Bohemian castles on our full-day excursion. Gothic Karlstejn Castle, built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. The castle was believed to hold the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels. Explore the main buildings which lasted until 1356, the year of Charles' coronation as emperor and how much care Charles IV devoted to the rich interior decoration of the castle. After his death the castle was then modified in the Renaissance style and re-built in the purism style between the 19th and 20th century.

Konopiste Castle dates from the 14th century, with extensive reconstruction works in the 19th century. Predominantly used for hunting, this charming castle houses a huge collection of historical weapons, period furniture, paintings and tapestries. This guided sightseeing excursion will give visitors a fine impression of the power of the peoples living in this area of Central Europe in centuries past.

Day 10 - Prague, Czech Republic

This morning we explore the medieval centre of Prague, the cobbled streets around the Old Town Square and stroll into the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. Our guide will explain the dramatic history, traditions and legends linked to this area of the city. We will cross Charles Bridge, one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges. Visit Prague Castle and the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral while our guide brings to life stories of where kings were crowned and battles were fought.

Afternoon at leisure for last minute exploring, shopping or relaxing.

An unforgettable experience of Czech folklore show and dinner awaits us tonight. The wonderful ensemble of dancers and musicians dressed in traditional clothing will entertain, excite, and amuse us during their performance. You are more than welcome to take an active part in learning the Czech songs, dances and games. A traditional dinner will be served with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.

Day 11 - Depart Prague, Czech Republic

Sad to say but our Budapest - Vienna - Prague singles vacation has come to an end. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to all your new travel buddies as we make our way to the airport and our flights home. 

Eastern Europe Budapest - Vienna - Prague August 11 - 21, 2011 Price - $2,595* Includes * 9-Nights Accommodations * Breakfast Daily * 2 Dinners * Lunch with Cooking Class * Singles Travel Host * English Speaking Guides * Tours and Admissions as stated in itinerary * Airport / Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates * Taxes and Surcharges Click Here for Hotels *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement".  If you wish to room alone the cost is an additional $790 Not included * Airline Flights * Tips $12 per day collected the first day of tour

Deposit - $400 Balance Due July 1