Loved everywhere we visited. Would have loved to spend the night in Innterlaken in order to take advantage of a few of the many activities that were available there.
Head on the adventure of a lifetime with a fascinating trip to Central Europe! You will see some of the most breathtaking landscapes and famous landmarks in the world with this tour from Austria to Germany. Begin your journey in Vienna, the Imperial capital of Austria known for its extravagant castles and gorgeous green parks. Visit the Schonbrunn Palace, which served as the residence to the Habsburgs, and make your way through the beautiful gardens. Next, you will travel to Budapest, the Queen of the Danube, and the capital of Hungary. Head on a breathtaking boat tour on the Danube River to see how the sub-cities of Buda and Pest are split. Your next stop will be in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia home to the legendary Old Town and Michael’s Gate. From there you will travel to Prague, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Europe, where you will visit Prague Castle and head on a boat tour on the Vltava River. Cross the border into Germany to visit Lauf An Der Pegnitz, a picturesque village in Bavaria, and discover the extraordinary architecture of Wurzburg. Your final stop will be in Frankfurt, a bustling cosmopolitan city on the River Main, known for its futuristic skyline. Your tour of Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Frankfurt will come to an end in this fascinating city!
Bring long bus days and not able to use the toilets on the buses whilst travelling with children was very inconvenient. Having stops of only 20 mins at the Berlin Wall then going on to have hours in places of nil importance was disappointing. Overall it was s good trip.
ABOUT THIS TRIP
This trip will provide you with the opportunity to explore the capital cities of 7 major European countries, England, France, Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria and Hungary. Your journey begins in Paris where you will have a few days to explore major attractions such as the Eiffel Tower. A ferry ride on the English Channel will take you to London to explore the city and its attractions such as the London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Moving forward, get the opportunity to spend quality time in the capital of Holland. Amsterdam is also known as the Garden of Europe, Keukenhof, one of the most famous tulip and flower gardens in Europe. You can also experience a panoramic city tour to see its narrow canals and beautiful parks. Continue your tour with a guided visit to Germany’s incredible capital, Berlin. Following this, you will enjoy the multicultural and diverse cuisines and delicacies in Prague by paying a visit to its numerous lively restaurants. During your time in Munich, embrace the modern automobile technology at the futuristic BMW WELT, where you will find ultra-modern BMW cars and bikes. You will also have an opportunity to admire the beauty and grandeur of the famous Swarovski Museum located in Wattens, Austria. Here, you can see the beauty and glitter of unique Swarovski crystals at this incredible museum. Experience a pristine feeling while taking a boat ride on Traunsee lake in Traunkirchen, Austria. Enjoy the surroundings of the beautiful gardens at Schönbrunn Palace, in Hietzing in Vienna. The tour ends in the capital city of the Czech Republic, where you will pay a visit to the Prague Castle, an impressive monument that dates to the 9th century.
Get ready to see some of the most fascinating cities and amazing landmarks of Europe with this 18-day tour! Start your journey sightseeing Paris, with a Cruise on the River Seine cruise and great views from the Eiffel Tower. Continue to travel to the center of France and explore the region of Bourgogne and Beaune, an area known for its wines. Admire views of castles and vineyards on the way to the Swiss Alps. Experience the rolling hills and majestic mountains of Switzerland. Tour Lake Geneva and enjoy the sights in the Lucern area. Crossover to Italy, a country rich in natural and artistic treasures. Explore its most famous cities: Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice. While in Venice, admire some of the palazzos and maze of streets and take the opportunity to watch glassblowers create their works as they have done for centuries. Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities in Austria. Marvel the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Continue to Salzburg featured in the "Sound of Music", then to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire and enjoy time cruising along the legendary Danube River. Finally end your tour in vibrant, cosmopolitan Budapest.
Six countries, sixteen days, and a wealth of memories await on the "Beautiful Europe" tour. Perfect for seniors, this city sightseeing trip starts and ends in Prague, weaving through Budapest, Vienna, Innsbruck, and more. With all accommodations, meals, and transport provided, you can relax and savor the ever-changing scenery. The tour’s USP lies in its extensive itinerary—offering a panoramic sweep of Europe’s finest cities without sacrificing comfort or leisure.
About This Trip
On this journey, you will discover some of the most famous destinations in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Start your journey in Barcelona, where you will go on a guided tour to the Monastery of Poblet, located in northeastern Spain, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world. In Barcelona, tour the city and discover the iconic Ras Ramblas Street. Your tour continues with driving in the region of Provence to arrive in the charming town of Chamberry. Continue to Switzerland and enjoy beautiful lakes and mountains with snow-capped peaks on your way to Zurich. Your journey continues in Rome, the ancient Capital of Italy, and get to know about its history on a panoramic tour and in the Trastevere area. You will also visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the heart of Vatican City and the impressive Roman Coliseum. Moving to Venice, you will take the boat, cross the Grand Canal to the Island of Venice, and visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the Murano Glass Factory. Then travel along a scenic road between the mountains on your way to Kitzbuhel in Austria and take a cable car ride up to the high mountains surrounding the city with fantastic scenery. Later, you will explore the beautiful Traunsee Lake in Traunkirchen and see four castles. Your journey ends in Vienna with majestic avenues, its palaces, and its vibrant city center. Here you will visit the Schonbrunn Palace and enjoy its beautiful gardens.
Guides were inconsistent.... Some were very good and took personal interest... Some also knew their history well.. A special mention of Julio Magyar.. He did an excellent job of giving us a backdrop... Mariano too... Hotels were not always upto standard especially innsbruck Allen the breakfast of which was very basic.. Too long bus rides.. Should have kept trains for the longer trips.. My legs were swollen... Guides shd be with us much more... Some disappeared..
Over all I had a wonderful time, I was only disappointed with some of our other passengers. A certain group of people were very inconsiderate to other passengers and particularly to our tour guides.
They consistently pushed in lines and shoved people out of the way, At one point I was pushed over doing my shoe lace up, my mum was pushed back into her seat as they were always in a rush to be first or at the front. Abrupt and loud when our tour guide was giving us important information and always requesting Indian food. There were times they had actual tantrums on the rare occasions this particular cuisine was not available and taking it out on our guides who were clearly doing their best and doing a great job at accommodating the entire group. I feel that in the future if there is a group of people with such direct demands to put them in a group of their own to improve the trip for other passengers and to reduce the stress that this would have caused the guides.
This trip will give you the pleasure of exploring some of the most amazing destinations Europe in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Start your journey from Prague where you get to explore the city on a guided tour and enjoy a boat tour on the Vltava River. Then reach Munich and visit the futuristic BMW Welt which has fascinating architecture for multi-use exhibitions of BMW cars. Ahead in your journey to Austria arrive in Innsbruck and visit the Swarovski Museum, the renowned home of crystals. Then cross the border to Switzerland and enjoy an evening in the historic center next to the lake in Zurich. Next, take in the fantastic scenery while you ride up in a cable car in Grindelwald and explore the beautiful Lucern. later continued to Burglen and visited the chapel of the XVI century before reaching Milan in Italy. Next, you will discover the famous city of Pisa and take a little tourist train to the beautiful art complexes of Piazza Dei Miracoli and the well-known Leaning Tower. On your next stop you will reach the Italian Capital of Rome where you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the notorious Roman Coliseum among other highlights. Your adventure will continue with a walking tour of magnificent Florence through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. Your journey will end in Romantic Venice, where you will discover the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the world-famous Murano Glass Factory.