For those wanting to walk in the Castle District and see more than the Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion, this tour is meant just for you.
This small area has seen more turmoil and prosperity than other parts of the country altogether. As the royal court, it served as the centre of administration and knowledge as well as the capital for long. King Matthias set up his observatory and library, the Turks stored gun-powder in the palace, several battles and sieges took place. Besides admiring the view of Pest, you can gain access to places excluded from guidebooks on our Fabulous tour!
Several battles and sieges took place in our city. The last was the blood-drenched siege of 1944-45 winter at the end of WWII (you can still see bullet holes on some buildings). For weeks the Buda castle citizens found a refuge in the mostly naturally created cave system under today’s nicely restored houses. Yes, there is a 3-level cave system undernearth the Buda Castle hill.
We usually say Buda is like a town within the city – it’s so compact with all you need for modern everyday life but it’s also like a bubble and a time capsule.
Prepare for a scenic road trip filled with fascinating sites and jaw-dropping landscapes in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as you head on a self-drive tour through Central Europe! Your fly and drive will begin in Munich, the capital city of the State of Bavaria, one of the most beautiful regions in Germany. This is where the famous Oktoberfest Festival takes place every year! From there you will travel to Salzburg, a gorgeous city situated on the border of Germany and Austria, and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most famous composers in the world. Explore the Gardens of Mirabell or take a peek at the Cathedral before you cross the border into Austria and travel to Melk, situated by the Danube River. Your next stop will be in Vienna, the breathtaking Austrian capital, known for its powerful palaces and evergreen gardens. Choose to visit the Hofburg Palace or see the Heroes' Gate before you drive to Budapest in Hungary, known for its outstanding 123 thermal baths. Find out how Buda and Pest were divided in two and take in the spectacular views from Gellert Hill or visit the Heroes’ Square. Next, you will visit the City Center of Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, and the perfect place to learn about the country's history, culture, and cuisine. Head into the heart of the Czech Republic as you travel to Prague, a magnificent medieval city where you can see the Charles Bridge and visit the Prague Castle. Finally, you will make your way back to Munich before your self-drive tour through Central Europe comes to an end!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Salzburg, Prague, Munich, Bratis
Salzburg, Prague, Munich, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest
Indulge your senses by exploring the best of Central Europe’s festive market scene on this eight-day adventure. Feel the bustling energy of Munich’s charismatic Christmas markets, savour the smell of spicy festive delights in Salzburg, see the sights of vibrant Vienna and take a therapeutic soak in the thermal baths of Budapest. Meander from stall to stall, discovering new sights, sounds, flavours and fashions.
Festivals and events
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
With the help of great partners, we offer you to taste the various products of Hungary.
Let it be meat, jam, fruit or vegetables, chocolate or coffee, we can take you to the nicest places in the downtown. We visit markets to sample traditional ingredients as well as bio products. During the tour you can taste soup, the soul of Magyar cuisine, artisan ice-cream and hard candy at a family run business. Chocolate specialities will make your mouth water and great coffee awaits you at historical places. Ideal before and after lunch.
Surely, you have heard of Goulash (we actually spell it Gulyás), paprika and maybe pálinka. They are basics in traditional Hungarian cuisine, of course. We usually start a “proper lunch” with soup, but did you know we also have several vegetable and fruit soups we enjoy in summer? Hungarians do use a considerable amount of paprika but it`s not necessarily hot and you can also get paprika paste sweet or spicy… And besides the strong pálinka spirit “which can virtually be made of any fruit jam is made of” – as a funny saying goes, there are quality wines and artisan beers accompanying a dish.
The latest revolution in Budapest has been a more quiet but more enduring one, the “culinary revolution” of the last 6-8 years. So there is a wide range of products and places you can choose from.
The tour guide Julio is good in explaining the itinerary and who will be the next tour guide that will take over. The hotel in Vienna is good, the Hungary hotel is OK but our son got a smoking room. The hotel in Prague is good but took long to checkin. Hotel in Germany was not good we have to complain because our children got small room for two people. We have to ask to change it to a room with 3 occupancy.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vienna, Frankfurt, Budapest, Bra
Vienna, Frankfurt, Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Pilsen
It’s the most wonderful time of year, particularly when its set in some of Central Europe’s prettiest and most historic cities. Get in the Christmas spirit exploring festive markets in cities decorated in full Christmas splendour, browsing local handicrafts from traditional wooden stalls, sampling delicious regional specialties and taking in endless winter scenes along the way. Indulge your senses in intoxicating Budapest, browse Austrian handicrafts hopping between Graz’s 14 charming markets, and be immersed in spectacular winter scenery in Ljubljana and fairy-tale like Lake Bled. Finish up in Zagreb, which transforms into a magical illuminated wonderland for its month-long Advent festival.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I left my KIPLING hand carry bag in the bus while we were in PRAGUE. We werent informed that they will change bus. So a different bus came to pick us up to bring us to the hotel. We informed Marcia our travel guide about my bag the bag of my seatmate. Marcia said she called your office and will coordinate with the bus operator. She even promised to call us for updates which she never did. I am just sad that no effort was done to find our bags.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Paris, Vienna, Prague
Budapest, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam
This tour was so much fun. Learnt a lot, met a lot of new friends, and had a ton of fun. Would highly recommend this tour, and to travel through Europe in general.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Resort
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin
Paris, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Krakow, Budapest, Ljubljana, Venice, Rome, Florence, Swiss Alps
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"The tour was amazing
We had a lot of fun
Mira was so nice and helped us a lot"
Walking toursSightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Mostar, Budapest, Vienna, Tirana
Mostar, Budapest, Vienna, Tirana, Bratislava, Kotor, Belgrade, Shkoder, Sarajevo, Novi Sad, Kruje, Berat, Ioannina, Prizren, Ohrid, Meteora, Gjirokaster, Subotica, Athens
The organization of the trips was good. The buses were also good . There was a bit of confusion at the beginning of my trip as my hotel was confirmed only the day before I travelled and the guide did not have my name in the list in Vienna when she came to pick up the passengers.
Explore the most prominent tourist attractions in Romania on an 8-day tour from Budapest.
Our tour will take you through the historical regions of Transylvania and Bukovina, where you will discover some of the most famous landmarks in the area, such as the Turda Salt Mine and the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina.
You will also tour two of Transylvania's medieval cities, Sighisoara and Brasov, as well as explore the Saxon settlement of Viscri. Your tour will come to an end in Bucharest, but not before visiting two of Romania's most stunning medieval castles: Peles Castle and Bran Castle.
Please see the detailed itinerary for more information on sites and activities.