Travel to imperial cities with glorious pasts and uncover a wealth of history, culture and tradition during this tour of the Old World. Discover treasures such as Buda castle Hill in Budapest, a collection of palaces, churches and monuments that attracts over 20 million visitors each year.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Budapest

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Budapest aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Budapest

Welcome to Budapest, a city divided by the Danube River into its old and new sections, Buda and Pest. A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin acquainting yourself with the Hungarian capital. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Budapest

This morning’s included tour highlights the major landmarks of both Buda and Pest. Trace the stormy history of this fiercely independent nation on your stop at Heroes Square. Tour the lavishly decorated interior of the Parliament building, modeled on London’s Palace of Westminster. Then cross the Danube and arrive in Buda. Ascend imposing Castle Hill for a look at the Royal Palace. The castle has witnessed several invasions, the most recent having occurred during World War II. After taking in the breathtaking views from Fisherman’s Bastion, visit the medieval Matthias Church, once the site of Hungarian coronations.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Parliament, Matthias Church

Day 4 - Budapest

During your free day in Budapest, continue your personal exploration of the city. You might browse through the shops on Budapest’s sophisticated pedestrian shopping streets, take a short journey outside to the Vadaskert (Game Park) or tour the Jewish Museum. You may also opt for an excursion to a horse farm in the puszta grasslands region for an equestrian performance and lunch (seasonal). During times of the year when this excursion cannot  be offered, you will have the option to visit Godollo Castle instead.
Included meals: breakfast

$89 CAD

Godollo Castle & Lunch Formerly the 18thcentury central estate of the Grassalkovich counts, the castle is an outstanding example of Central European Baroque architecture. You’ll tour the stately mansion and enjoy a walk around the park-like grounds, before enjoying dinner.

$109 CAD

Hungarian Puszta Your journey into the Hungarian puszta, or grasslands, begins with a trip to the town of Kecskemet, a pretty Eastern European town, to visit its town hall. Then venture farther into the puszta for a visit to a traditional Hungarian horse farm.  Please note: This excursion does not run in November or December and is weather dependent.

Day 5 - Vienna

Journey west through the countryside on today’s transfer to Vienna. Along the way, stop in Szentendre, a picturesque artists’ colony nestled on the banks of the Danube, where your tour director leads a walking tour. Then arrive in Vienna late this afternoon. The rest of the day is free to relax before an included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Vienna

On today’s comprehensive tour led by a professional local guide, highlights include the Opera House, the majestic monuments of the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg, once the hub of Imperial power. And inside the regal Schönbrunn Palace, where Marie-Antoinette spent her childhood, view the private chambers of the Empress Maria Theresa and the lavishly decorated public rooms. This evening, opt to attend our Traditional Viennese Heurigan Evening. At this optional evening event, you’ll dine at a local restaurant and enjoy wine made by the people serving dinner. Then, you’ll take a ride on the famous Prater Ferris Wheel.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Schönbrunn Palace

$99 CAD

Traditional Viennese Heurigen Evening Take a ride on Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel, which offers a one-of-a-kind view of the city. Then enjoy a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Grinzing. At dinner in Grizing, savor a traditional Austrian “Heurigen” cuisine in a cozy Old World setting, along with wine served by the very people who made it.

Day 7 - Vienna

Spend the day at your leisure. You might wish to take a stroll through Vienna’s pedestrian zone, stopping at the Hotel Sacher for a taste of its worldfamous Sachertorte, or view the elegant Lipizzaner horses in the Spanish Riding School. Or choose to join an optional riverboat cruise along the scenic banks of the Danube with a stop in Dormstein.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 CAD

Danube River Cruise Journey to Durnstein for free time to explore, before your leisurely boat ride through the most charming section of the Danube, the Wachau. Please note: This optional excursion requires advanced reservations and is seasonal from mid-April through October.

Day 8 - Prague

Travel across the Czech border to Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Dinner is included this evening in Prague.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 9 - Prague

On this morning’s guided sightseeing tour, discover why Prague is known as the City of One Hundred Spires. The pinnacles of the city’s churches and palaces create one of Europe’s most majestic skylines. Visit the spectacular Castle of Hradcany, from which Charles IV governed the Holy Roman Empire and Vaclav Havel restored democracy. Later, admire the soaring Gothic vaults of St. Vitus Cathedral and stroll down Golden Lane, so named because alchemists once secretly practiced their craft here.

During your free time this afternoon, you may choose to wander through the medieval lanes of the Old Town. Discover Wenceslas Square, Prague’s cosmopolitan heart, or cross elegant Charles Bridge and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Alternatively, join our optional tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and Europe’s oldest synagogue.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral

$59 CAD

Walking Tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter Follow a local expert guide through the streets of Josefov, Prague’s Jewish Quarter, nestled between the Vltava River’s right bank and the Old Town Square.

Day 10 - Prague

With a free day today, browse the shops along the narrow alleys of the Old Town or discover the treasures of Old Town Square with its giant Astronomical Clock. You can journey inside St. James Church and its evocative Gothic interior or check out the rococo façade of Kinsky Palace. This evening, join an optional excursion to Château Sychrov for a concert and dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$119 CAD

Chateau Sychrov Visit the Château Sychrov, a 17th-century Baroque estate north of Prague. Then tour through the gallery of French kings and the chåteau’s gardens. Later, enjoy a private concert of classic Czech music. Dinner is included. Please note: This excursion requires advance booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.

Day 11 - Prague

If your joining our tour extension, travel to Salzburg today. Otherwise, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(Please note that in the event of early morning departures, breakfast may not be offered.)