Central Europe Adventure Tour

Arrival in Prague

We meet at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After ticketing and baggage procedures, we depart for Prague on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight. On arrival, we begin a panoramic city tour of Prague by private coach. During the tour, we see the Lesser Town, Charles IV. Bridge, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock Tower. After the city tour, we transfer to our hotel and stay overnight.

Free day with optional excursions

After breakfast in Prague, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Karlovy Vary tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge. In Karlovy Vary, frequently visited by European high society and statesmen in the 17th and 18th centuries, we will see dozens of palaces built side by side in natural surroundings. After seeing the hotel where Atatürk stayed in 1918 and the homes of Dvořák, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, Russian Tsar Peter the Great and Pushkin, we will visit the galleries where 12 different thermal springs emerge. After the tour, you will have free time to browse shops selling traditional Czech souvenirs. We will then return to our hotel.

In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Czech Night tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge. At one of Prague's local restaurants, we will sample Czech dishes accompanied by music and folk dances from Czechia. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay.

On the Karlovy Vary tour, we will explore this city, frequently visited by European high society and statesmen in the 17th and 18th centuries. We will see dozens of palaces standing side by side in Karlovy Vary's natural surroundings, the hotel where Atatürk stayed in 1918 and the homes of Dvořák, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, Russian Tsar Peter the Great and Pushkin. We will also visit the galleries where 12 different thermal springs emerge. During free time after the tour, you can shop at stores selling crystal, porcelain, garnet, amber and other traditional Czech souvenirs. The tour costs 60 € per person and includes transport and guide services.

During the Prague Czech Night tour, we will sample Czech dishes at one of Prague's local restaurants, accompanied by Czech music and local dance performances. The tour costs 70 € per person and includes transport, dinner, unlimited drinks and guide services.

Dresden and river cruise options

After breakfast, free time is provided. Guests who wish may join the optional Dresden Culture & Shopping tour arranged by the guide at an extra charge. Located 160 km from Prague and known as the “Florence of the Elbe”, Dresden’s city tour includes sights such as Fraunkirche, Zwinger Palace, Bruhl Terrace, the Royal Route, the Elbe River and the Martin Luther statue. After the panoramic tour, free time is provided for shopping and exploring this city in Germany, which is under UNESCO World Heritage protection. At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel.

In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Vlatava River Boat Tour arranged by the guide at an extra charge. The tour takes place on a private boat with a buffet meal on the Vlatava River, which divides Prague in two and is known for its canals. During the tour, enjoy daytime and nighttime views of Prague and pass through canal locks similar to those of the Panama and Suez Canals. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

The Dresden tour visits the city known as the “Florence of the Elbe”. Rebuilt after World War II, Dresden is known for its Baroque architecture. Sights seen during the tour include Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, Brühl Terrace, the Royal Route, the Elbe River and the Martin Luther Statue. Afterwards, free time is provided for shopping and exploring the city, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Return to Prague city centre in the late afternoon, followed by free time. The tour costs 80 € per person, including transport and guide services.

The private boat tour on the Vltava River includes a buffet meal and live music. Enjoy daytime and nighttime views of the city while cruising along the river, which divides Prague in two and is known for its canals. Pass through canal locks similar to those of the Panama and Suez Canals. After the boat tour, see the city’s main streets and boulevards lit up at night. The tour costs 50 € per person, including transport, the boat fare, a buffet meal, 1 drink and guide services.

On to Linz via Cesky Krumlov

After breakfast, we depart from Prague for Linz. Guests who wish may join the optional Cesky Krumlov tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge along the way. Set among the bends of the Vlatava River and resembling an island, Český Krumlov retains its medieval character through its houses, streets and castle. After the tour, we continue to Linz.

Upon arrival in Linz, our panoramic city tour takes in sights including the Old Town Hall, Alter Dom and the Trinity Column. After the city tour, there will be free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Hallstatt Tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge. Listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site, Hallstatt is home to some of the country's important Alpine lakes and the world's oldest salt mine. After an introduction by the lake and a short walk, there will be free time. During this time, you can enjoy a coffee while looking out over the turquoise lake and the Alps. After the Hallstatt tour, we transfer to Linz. We stay overnight at our hotel in Linz.

Located among the bends of the Vltava River, Cesky Krumlöv is one of the historic towns of the Czech Republic. Protected by UNESCO, it is among the medieval towns that attract the most interest after Prague. On the Cesky Krumlov tour, you can view the town from its main landmark, the castle, and walk through narrow streets lined with dozens of preserved historic buildings. The tour costs 40 € per person, including transport and guide services.

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the optional Hallstatt tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hallstatt is home to some of the country's important Alpine lakes and the world's oldest salt mine. After an introduction by the lake and a short walk, there will be free time. During this time, you can enjoy a coffee with views of the turquoise lake and the Alps. The tour costs 80 € per person, including transport and guide services.

Vienna highlights and a concert

After breakfast, we depart for Vienna. On arrival, our panoramic city tour takes us past the Opera, University, Parliament Building, Theatre, Holfburg and the Museum District. After the city tour, there is free time.

Guests who wish can join the optional Vienna Masterpieces tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge. We first explore the Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, part of the palace belonging to the Habsburg dynasty and used by the imperial family during the summer months. We then visit the Belvedere Palace gardens, dating from Vienna's baroque period. We continue by viewing the Hundertwasser House and finish the tour with Hofburg Palace and Heroes' Square. After the tour, there is free time in the city centre. We then transfer to our hotel. The Vienna Masterpieces tour costs 40 € per person, including transport and guide services.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Vienna Concert Night tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge. Advance reservations provide admission to the concert evenings that attract millions of tourists to Vienna every year. The concert features works by Mozart and Strauss, as well as waltzes, performed by a chamber orchestra and soloists. The tour costs 65 € per person, including transport, a CATEGORY A CONCERT TICKET and guide services. Overnight at our hotel.

On to Budapest via Bratislava

After breakfast, we depart from Vienna for Budapest. Guests who wish can join the optional Bratislava tour arranged by our guide at an extra charge along the way. In Bratislava, one of Central Europe's wealthiest capitals, sights include the riverbanks, the Holocaust Memorial, St. Martin's Cathedral, the palace buildings where Mozart and F. Liszt gave their first concerts at the ages of 6 and 9 respectively, Michael's Tower, the Old Town Square, Napoleon's Soldier and the Slovak State Theatre Building. After the tour, we have free time before departing for Budapest.

Upon arrival in Budapest, we begin our panoramic city tour. We see Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue, the Opera, the Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge and the banks of the Danube. We then transfer to the hotel and check into our rooms. Guests who wish can join the optional Hungarian Folklore and Gypsy Night arranged by our guide at an extra charge. At this event, you can watch Hungarian dances performed in traditional costumes at a restaurant in Budapest and dance to music played by a Hungarian Gypsy orchestra. Unlimited drinks and a variety of Hungarian dishes are served throughout the evening. After the event, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

On the Bratislava tour, we explore Slovakia's capital, which ranks among Central Europe's wealthiest capitals with a national income per capita of 25.000 €. Sights include the Bratislava riverbanks, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, the old town centre, Parliament, the Slovak State Theatre Building, the historic building where Mozart performed at the age of 6 and the street statues. The tour costs 40 € per person, with transport and guide services included.

On the Hungarian Night tour, you can watch Hungarian dances performed in traditional costumes at a restaurant in Budapest and dance to music played by a Hungarian Gypsy orchestra. Dinner features a variety of Hungarian dishes, including goulash, and unlimited drinks. You can also taste Tokaji wines. On the journeys to and from the restaurant, you can see Budapest's night views. The tour costs 70 € per person, with transport, dinner, unlimited drinks and guide services included.

Esztergom, Szentendre and the Danube

After breakfast, there is free time. Guests who wish can join the optional Esztergom & Vişegrad & Szentendre tour, arranged by the guide at an extra charge. The tour visits Estergon Castle, which holds strategic importance in Turkish history, and Estergon Basilica, the centre of the Hungarian Catholic Church. After passing through the town of Vişegrad, the tour reaches Szentendre Artists’ Village. Here, guests can buy souvenirs typical of Hungary at reasonable prices. After sightseeing and free time, the tour returns to Budapest. During the visit to the Buda Castle District, Fisherman’s Bastion and Matyas Church are viewed from outside.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional Danube River Boat Tour, arranged by the guide at an extra charge. The tour includes 1 drink and offers views of Budapest’s night-time lights and opportunities to photograph the Buda and Pest sides of the river. After the tour, guests are transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

The tour covering Estergon Castle, Visegrad Town, Szentendere Artists’ Village and the Buda Castle District begins with visits to Estergon Castle and Estergon Basilica, north of Budapest. The castle holds strategic importance in Hungarian and Turkish history, while the basilica serves as the centre of the Hungarian Catholic Church. After Estergon, the route passes through Hungarian villages in Visegrad Town on the banks of the Danube before reaching Szentendere Artists’ Village. Founded by Greeks and Serbs fleeing the Ottomans, this town is known for its narrow, winding streets and is also called the Town of Artists. Here, guests can buy souvenirs typical of Hungary at reasonable prices. After sightseeing and free time, the tour returns to Budapest to explore the Buda Castle District. Fisherman’s Bastion and Matyas Church are viewed from outside. The tour costs 60 € per person and includes transport and guide services.

On the Danube River Boat Tour, commentary in Turkish introduces the historic buildings on both banks of the river that divides Budapest in two. While enjoying a drink on board, guests can view the city’s night-time lights and photograph the Buda and Pest sides of the river. The tour costs 40 € per person and includes transport, the boat trip, 1 drink and guide services.

Return to Istanbul

After breakfast, you have free time. We transfer to the airport at a time set in advance by our guide according to the flight schedule. After completing ticketing and customs procedures, we depart for Istanbul on a scheduled Türk Havayolları flight. Our tour ends upon arrival in Istanbul.