General Tours > Classic Budapest and Prague

Classic Budapest and Prague
7 Days starting from $1,349

Countries Visited:
Czech Republic, Hungary

 

Length: 7 Days
Type: Independent Travel
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-137
   
 
About This Tour


This General Tours World Traveler Privately Guided Journey… promises the perfect one week European vacation. Travelers love our terrific hotels, and our friendly staff in Budapest and Prague delight in sharing the glorious monuments and rich traditions that make their home cities so special. With our privately-guided sightseeing, you can even tailor your included sightseeing to your own style and pace!

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
  • Unmatched value with 6 meals, luggage handling, your flight from Budapest to Prague with airport transfers, and expertly-guided private car sightseeing Enjoying private car touring with your own personal guide. Our resident staff know their city intimately, so they can tailor your sightseeing for your comfort and interests We include your flight to Prague – better value and more time for you to enjoy these splendid capitals. We offer the best selection of hotels, all with prime, city-center locations... and our luxury hotels include a concert ticket to experience Europe’s cultural heritage Our FreeStyle Add-ons make it easy and affordable to explore more of Europe. Let our travel planning experts help you and your Travel Agent to plan the perfect extended journey 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Mercure Korona
Hotel Class: First Class
Centrally located at the city center of Budapest, minutes from the Danube and opposite the National Museum, the Mercure Korona also provides easy access to the nearby Cinema and Entertainment/Theater districts. An indoor heated pool, massage spa, sauna, solarium, 2 snack bars, and 1 restaurant encourage guests to take time to explore the hotel property. The 420 guest rooms provide further amenities, including AC, safe deposit box, mini-bar, satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet access, hairdryer, and 24-hour room service.

K + K Hotel Opera
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
The K+K Hotel Opera is located near the pedestrian shopping area ‘Vaci Utca” as well as many other local attractions. Guest rooms have minibar, air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, and telephone. Additional amenities include bar, sauna, gymnasium, and massage.

Marriott Budapest
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Marriott Budapest offers guests an excellent hotel with superb services, conveniently located in the very heart of Budapest. An onsite restaurant is available for guests to enjoy their meals, as are several nearby eateries. Also in close proximity are several spas and recreation facilities; or, guests can choose to visit the onsite fitness center, which offers daily aerobics classes in addition to the exercise equipment, solarium, and saunas. Every guest room includes a stunning view of the Danube River, as well as amenities including AC, satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, and 24-hour room service.

Four Seasons Gresham Palace
Hotel Class: Luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is a landmark on Roosevelt Square, at the foot of the historic Chain Bridge. The 179 guest rooms reflect the grandeur of the Hotel's exalted locale and all the beauty of the Art Nouveau period. Views are sensational, ranging from intimate interior courtyards to the sparkling Danube River, the Chain Bridge, the Buda Hills, the Royal Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion or the city. Room amenities include hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, satellite television and internet access. On site, the property provides guests with a fitness center, swimming pool, bar and restaurant.

Hotel Adria
Hotel Class: First Class
Adria Hotel Prague combines the charm of the old Prague with a comfort of modern equipped rooms. Originally a 14th century monastary belonging to the Carmelitan Convent of St. Mary of the Snow, the property is located in Wenceslas Square and close to Franciscan Garden, shopping and historical attractions. A restaurant, bar, sauna, fitness center, hair salon and massage services are available on premises. The 89 climate-controlled guest rooms include hair dryer, satellite television, direct dial phones, high speed internet access, and mini-bar.

K + K Central
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Dating from 1900, the K+K Central’s location in the heart of the historical center of Prague is convenient to Powder Tower and the Old Town Square. The hotel offers 127 air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, high-speed internet access, and telephone. Guests have access to the fitness center and sauna, as well as two onsite restaurants. This superior first class hotel is one of the best locations in Prague.

Hotel Pariz
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Hotel Pariz is located in the very heart of the old town of Prague. It is within walking distance of all the city's sights including the old town square and Charles Bridge, and stands on one of Prague's pretty cobbled squares. The hotel resonates an elegant feel, with marble floors and a quiet seating area separated from the main reception through a series of alcoves. The building itself is a significant, historical landmark built at the turn of the century in art nouveau style. The beautiful old facade is truly a work of art in its own right. The air-conditioned sound proof rooms in Hotel Pariz, are equipped with a direct dial telephone, modem connection, remote control satellite TV, Pay-per view, mini-bar, safe, smoke detector and full size bathrooms with heated floors, hairdryers, massage showers, bathrobes, cosmetic mirrors and TV sets.

Mandarin Oriental
Hotel Class: Luxury
Mandarin Oriental, Prague is a carefully restored monastery with roots dating back to the 14th Century. Surrounded by the quiet cobbled streets of Mala Strana, just beneath Prague Castle, the 99 guest rooms offer magicla views across the city's ancient spires and red rooftops. Each room includes television, high speed internet access, safe deposity box, mini-bar, air conditioning and room service. The property also provides a restaurant and bar, full-service spa, and fitness center.
 
Day 1 - Budapest
Budapest enjoys one of the loveliest sites in Europe, straddling the majestic Danube River. Check-in to your hotel, carefully chosen for warm service, distinctive character and a great location. Your choice of accommodations

Day 2 - Explore Budapest
This morning’s privately-guided tour takes you through beautiful Budapest#WHS#. See the Opera House, Heroes’ Square, the Danube embankment and the Chain Bridge. Then explore the historic Buda side of the city: the Citadel atop Gellert Hill, St. Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion, offering great views of the Hungarian Parliament. You’ll also visit the Central Market Hall, a favorite with culinary aficionados. Meals B

Day 3 - Free Day in Budapest
The entire day is free to spend as you please. Our staff in Budapest can arrange privately-guided excursions tailored to your interests and passions. Meals B

Day 4 - Fly to Prague
Today you fly to Prague#WHS#, the millennium-old fairytale capital of Bohemia. You’ll be met at the airport for your private-car transfer into the heart of the city to check-in to your hotel. Meals B Your choice of accommodations

Day 5 - Explore Prague
Goethe declared Prague to be “the jewel in the crown of the world”, and you’ll certainly agree as you join your guide for a private tour in this unimaginably lovely city. Drive up to the Hradcany district for wonderful views of the city and the famous Charles Bridge below. Stroll along Golden Lane and visit the Castle, Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Loretto Church. Then walk to Old Town Square to see the Old Town Hall and its famous Astronomical Clock. Meals B

Day 6 - Free Day in Prague
The day is free to explore on your own. Our team in Prague is available to assist with suggestions, theater tickets and dining reservations. Meals B

Day 7 - Prague
Your program with us finishes after breakfast. Or, see more of Europe with our affordable FreeStyle Travel. Meals B


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage
  • Unmatched value with 6 meals, luggage handling, your flight from Budapest to Prague with airport transfers, and expertly-guided private car sightseeing Enjoying private car touring with your own personal guide. Our resident staff know their city intimately, so they can tailor your sightseeing for your comfort and interests We include your flight to Prague – better value and more time for you to enjoy these splendid capitals. We offer the best selection of hotels, all with prime, city-center locations... and our luxury hotels include a concert ticket to experience Europe’s cultural heritage Our FreeStyle Add-ons make it easy and affordable to explore more of Europe. Let our travel planning experts help you and your Travel Agent to plan the perfect extended journey 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS#

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