8 Day Budapest, Vienna & Prague by Rail

$419 Land Only

$969* Air & Land

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Highlights Independent Package Includes Flights NYC-Budapest, Prague-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels. 2 nights Budapest 2 nights Vienna 2 nights Prague Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A or B) or Standard rail (Plans C or D) with reserved seats ▲ Breakfast daily ▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan C & D. Itinerary Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Budapest City Tour (#2) 10:00 AM Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $44 Today, enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Budapest. Beginning in Pest, view the Hungarian Parliament Building before crossing the Danube via the Margaret Bridge. The tour continues to the Royal Castle on the Buda side. Once there, visit the Fishermen's Bastion on Castle Hill and the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church. Following a photo stop at the Citadel on Mount Gellert, which offers one of the most spectacular views of the city, cross the Elisabeth Bridge and drive toward Heroes' Square, the central site of the Millennium Memorial and the statesmen sculptures. Upon your return to the city center, enjoy views of the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica in passing. Departs at 10:00 a.m. Pick-up from hotel 30 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off in city center. Budapest by Night with Dinner (#8) 7:00 PM Day #3 01 Feb 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $103 Experience Budapest by night, the flood-lit "Paris of the East." Dine this evening in a traditional restaurant in the hills of Buda, and enjoy a 3-course meal with wine. After dinner, take a glimpse into the fascinating aural culture of Hungary with an entertaining folkloric show. Return to Budapest, admiring charming views of the city by night. Departs at 7:00 p.m. Pick-up from hotel 30 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at your hotel. Vienna City Tour & Schonbrunn (#1) 9:45 AM Day #5 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $57 Today's tour takes you into the cultural heart of Vienna with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse, the city's main boulevard. On this relaxing drive, you'll see many splendid buildings of the Austrian Baroque period, including the Vienna State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, the Museumsquartier, The Hofburg Imperial Palace, which formerly served as the winter residence of the Habsburg royal family, Parliament, City Hall and the Burgtheater, Europe's second-oldest operational theater after the Comédie Francaise. A visit to the beautiful staterooms of the UNESCO World Heritage Schönbrunn Palace is included as well. Afterward, return to the Vienna State Opera House, passing Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugén, which houses the most precious Gustav Klimt collection in the world. Departs at 9:45 a.m. Pick-up from hotel approximately 30-45 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off in city center. Dinner Cruise on the Vltava River (#5) 6:30 PM Day #6 01 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $82 Tonight, view Prague, the famous "city of a hundred spires," from the Vltava River. Arguably the best manner in which to see the city, this evening's river cruise offers illuminated views of some of Prague's most historic and artistic architecture along the Vltava banks. The cruise also includes a buffet-style dinner and musical entertainment on board. Hotel pick-up is available when arranged 24 hours prior to tour. Tour departs from Narodni Street 38 at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at your hotel. Grand City Tour of Prague (#1) 10:00 AM Day #7 01 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $43 This morning, travel by coach to view some of Prague's most important historical buildings, including the National Theatre, Charles Bridge, Belvedere, Loreta, Prague Castle, Lesser Town, The House of Artists, and Old Town Square: a 12th-century marketplace, noted for its beautiful Baroque and Gothic-style structures. Continue by foot to view the Prague Castle area and St. Vitus' Cathedral, where the remains of several Bohemian Kings are interred. Hotel pick-up is available when arranged 24 hours prior to tour. Tour departs from Narodni Street 38 at 10:00 a.m. To expedite transfer, please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off in city center. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 8 419 999 Jan 15; 22; 29; Feb 5; 12; 19; 26 419 969 Mar 5 (Sold Out) 419 969 Mar 12 429 979 Mar 19 419 969 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions). Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A or B) or Standard rail (Plans C or D) with reserved seats Hotel Plans Plan D - [details]   Ibis Budapest Váci út   Budapest This tourist class hotel is located on the Pest side of the Danube, close to Margaret Island. [more] Austria Trend Hotel Messe Wien   Vienna This superior tourist class hotel is close to the exhibition grounds and the recreation area, "Wiener Prater". [more] Hotel Claris   Prague This tourist class hotel is located in historic Prague's residental district of Vinohrady near to many attractions. [more] Plan C - [details]   Best Western Hotel Hungaria   Budapest This first class hotel is centrally located and surrounded by important commercial, cultural establishments and offices. [more] Courtyard Marriott   Vienna This first class hotel is ideally located next to the famous Schoenbrunn Palace. [more] Hotel Atlantic   Prague This tourist class hotel is located in the heart of Prague near to its major attractions. [more] Plan B - [details]   Hotel Astoria   Budapest This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city within walking distance from the business and shopping areas. [more] Holiday Inn Vienna City   Vienna This first class hotel is ideally located in the center of tourist and shopping districts. [more] Clarion Hotel Prague   Prague This first class hotel is located in the hisotrical center of Prague and within a mile of sightseeing attractions. [more] Plan A - [details]   Marriott Hotel   Budapest This deluxe hotel is located in the center of the city on the banks of the Danube and is within walkin distance of shopping, business and entertainment areas. [more] Hilton Vienna Plaza   Vienna This deluxe hotel is located on the historic Ringstrasse, in Vienna's financial district. [more] Hotel Imperial   Prague This deluxe Art Deco hotel is located in the heart of central Prague. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Itinerary First Destination Check-In:       How many nights in Budapest, Hungary? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) How many nights in Vienna, Austria? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) How many nights in Prague, Czech Republic? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) Return Date: PLEASE NOTE: When selecting the Flexible Package option, your new itinerary will include flights and hotel accommodations only. Additional required services should be booked separately including transfers, rail transportation between cities and sightseeing options. The final package price will differ from the above advertised prices. 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