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4 CapitalCitiesPrague, Vienna,Bratislava &BudapestTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality11 daysIndividual TourExplore at LeisureYear-round52This horizon-broadening itinerary visitsthe capitals of the Czech Republic, Austria,Slovakia and Hungary. Compare and contrasteach of these cities with their Habsburginfluences, fine dining and wide choice ofexcellent museums.Spanning 11 days, this tour will allow you tocomprehensively discover Europe at its mostenchanting in a relatively short space of time.With a fragrant bouquet of glittering palaces,medieval castles, opera houses, world-classtheatres, galleries, markets and more vyingfor your attention at every turn, you willencounter an almost overwhelming wealthof treasures.Using local trains and the hydrofoil that linksVienna and Bratislava, this itinerary is basedon good standard 3 and 4-star hotels but wecan include different categories of hotels.The hydrofoils usually operate daily from thebeginning of May to the end of September.Day 1 Fly to PragueFly to Prague and transfer to hotel for 3nights.Day 2-3 PragueFree days to explore the cultural charms ofPrague or book optional excursions. It is easyto see why this jewel in the crown of CentralEuropean capitals is still a firm favourite. Insummer the city buzzes with street theatreand open-air cafés, autumn mists give it aromantic haze, in winter the Christmasmarkets equal any in Germany and the PragueSpring Music Festival dominates May. (B)Day 4 Prague to ViennaTake the day train from Prague to Vienna andcheck into hotel for 2 nights. (B)Day 5 ViennaFree days to explore the Habsburg city ofVienna or book optional excursions. Thehardest part is knowing where to start inVienna. Choose from Gothic St Stephen’sCathedral, the grand Museum Quarter,Hofburg Imperial Palace and the SpanishRiding School. For some light relief take aride on the Prater Ferris Wheel and strollthrough the wonderful Baroque gardens ofSchönbrunn Palace. Indulge in a coffee andpastry in a coffeehouse or try the signaturedish, Wiener Schnitzel, in a buzzing beergarden. (B)Day 6 Vienna to BratislavaTake the hydrofoil to Bratislava and check intohotel for 2 nights. (B)Day 7 BratislavaFree day to explore Bratislava or book optionalexcursions. Compared with other Europeancapital cities, Bratislava may at first appearrelatively unimpressive. However, dig a littledeeper and you will find that Bratislava’s oldtown is rich in culture. The city has elegantbuildings, churches, cathedrals and finerestaurants that rival any in Europe. (B)Day 8 Bratislava to BudapestTake the day train to Budapest and check intohotel for 3 nights. (B)Day 9-10 BudapestFree day to explore Budapest or book optionalexcursions. The mighty Danube cuts a swathethrough the heart of Budapest and loverswander along the banks, sampling outdoorcafés. Gypsy violinists still serenade dinersand a stay in the city would not be completewithout spoiling yourself at one of the manyspas. (B)Day 11 Budapest to UKFree morning or day, depending on time offlight back to the UK. (B)Prices fromPer person twin-share £799Single room supplement £315Prices include• Return flights in economy class withBritish Airways direct from LondonHeathrow• All airport taxes and security charges• Accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotelswith breakfast• Arrival transfer in Prague• Second class train ticket, Prague toVienna, Bratislava to Budapest• Hydrofoil tickets, Vienna to BratislavaPrices exclude• Other transfersCall 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent