8 Day Budapest & Prague by Rail

$339 Land Only

$849* 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 3 nights Budapest 3 nights Prague Transportation between cities via First Class rail (Plan A, B or C) or Standard rail (Plan D & E) with reserved seats ▲ Breakfast daily ▲ Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D & E. 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 final payment. 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. Szentendre Nostalgia (#6) 10:00 AM Day #4 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2009     $70 Visit Szentendre, the colorful artists' village. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk through the Baroque city center and coffee and cake at the Confectionery Museum, followed by free time to shop in the charming boutiques or visit the Kovács Múzeum. Afterward, return by motor coach to Budapest. Departs at 10:00 a.m. Pick up from hotel 30 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the city center. Grand City Tour of Prague (#1) 10:00 AM Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $43 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. Kutna Hora (#13) 1:00 PM Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $55 01 Jan 2009 - 31 Mar 2009     $55 Just an hour drive outside of Prague lies the medieval town of Kutna Hora. Built on an extensive silver ore field, Kutna Hora became the second most significant town in the Czech Republic during the 13th century. The city's principal landmark, the rare Church of St. Barbara, ranks among the world's most dramatic basilicas, exemplifying late Gothic architecture in Bohemia. On this tour, you'll experience the exterior grandeur of the church on a panoramic tour of the city. You'll walk the "little Charles bridge" to the Old Mint and the Ossuary, where legend has it that a handful of earth from Christ's grave was brought to Sedlec and scattered over the Ossuary, thus turning it into a pilgrimage site for believers from all over Central Europe. Tour departs at 1:00 p.m. from Narodni Street 38. 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 final payment. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land Nov 6 429 1049 Nov 13 429 989 Nov 20 429 1049 Nov 27 429 989 Dec 4 419 899 Dec 11 429 939 Dec 18 429 1189 Dec 25 479 1059 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 1 349 929 Jan 8; 15 339 899 Jan 22; 29 349 849 Feb 5; 12; 19; 26 339 899 Mar 5 399 959 Mar 12; 19 439 999 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions). Upgrade to First Class rail is available for Plan D & E. Hotel Plans Plan E - [details] Ibis Budapest Váci út   Budapest This tourist class hotel is located on the Pest side of the Danube, close to Margaret Island. [more] Ibis Mala Strana   Prague This tourist class hotel located in the Andel area of Prague. [more] Plan D - [details] Hotel Erzsebet   Budapest This tourist class hotel is located a few minutes walk from the primary cultural attractions and near to the famous shopping street, Váci utca. [more] Hotel Atlantic   Prague This tourist class hotel is located in the heart of Prague near to its major attractions. [more] Plan C - [details] K+K Hotel Opera   Budapest This first class hotel is located in the center of the city, next door to the State Opera House. [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 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] Mercure Praha Old Town   Prague This first class hotel is located within the historic old town in the center of Prague near the National Museum and the Charles Bridge. [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] 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 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. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7