Silver Central Europe “Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary” (VIE-BUD) with AJet for 7 nights
Silver Central Europe “Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary” (VIE-BUD) with AJet
Vienna (2 nights) – Cesky Krumlov – Prague (3 nights) – Bratislava – Budapest (2 nights)
7 nights 8 days | All city tours included | Opportunity to see Dresden (Germany) | Cesky Krumlov tour included | Bratislava tour included
Day 1 | Istanbul – Vienna | Friday
We meet at 07:00 in front of the AJet Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Vienna on AJet Airlines flight VF017 at 10:05. We land at Vienna Airport at 11:35 local time. After passport and baggage procedures, we depart from the airport by our vehicle to begin our panoramic Vienna city tour. During the tour, we will see the Opera House, University, Parliament Building, Theater, Prater, Hofburg Palace, Hundertwasser House, and the Museum Quarter. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Grinzing evening tour with dinner, organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 4* DORMERO HoHo Wien (or similar) hotel in Vienna.
→ Grinzing evening tour with dinner | 65 EUR adult - 50 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
On this tour, we will head to the small and charming taverns of Grinzing, located 20-25 minutes from central Vienna, where we will taste their famous schnitzels accompanied by accordion and violin music with Austrian melodies. After the tour, we return to our hotel. (Transportation, 3-course dinner, limited drinks, and guiding included)
Day 2 | Vienna | Saturday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Lower Austria and Pandorf Fashion Outlet tour organized by our guide. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Vienna night tour organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 4* DORMERO HoHo Wien (or similar) hotel in Vienna.
→ Lower Austria and Pandorf Fashion Outlet tour | 80 EUR adult - 60 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
On this tour, we will explore the important places of Lower Austria and then enjoy shopping. Our first stop will be the magnificent gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, completed in the 18th century as the summer residence of the Habsburg Dynasty. Then we will panoramically visit Liechtenstein Castle, located at the southern edge of the Vienna Woods and serving as the family residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, and Heiligenkreuz, a medieval monastery. Afterwards, we will also see Mayerling hunting lodge panoramically. This lodge, where Archduke Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary lost his only son, later became a monastery and was given to the Carmelite nuns who withdrew into seclusion after the assassination of the Crown Prince in Sarajevo, an event that triggered the war against Serbia and ignited World War I. Our next stop is Baden, a small and charming spa town. Our final stop is Pandorf Fashion Outlet, one of Europe’s largest outlet shopping centers. After the free time we give here, we meet and return to Vienna and our hotel.
→ Vienna night tour | 25 EUR adult - 15 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
Discover the enchanting atmosphere of Vienna, which is reborn with its night lights. During our tour, we will enjoy a pleasant panoramic drive along Ringstrasse, one of the city’s most prestigious avenues. Along this route, we will have the opportunity to admire the Parliament Building, Burgtheater, University, and Opera House illuminated at night. One of the special stops of our program will be Prater, one of Vienna’s symbols, and the famous giant Ferris wheel located there. We will also photograph the night view of the magnificent Hofburg Palace. Throughout the tour, we will experience the city’s nightlife through short walks and feel Vienna’s elegant and romantic atmosphere. Return to our hotel at the end of the tour.
Day 3 | Vienna – Cesky Krumlov – Prague | Sunday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and head to Cesky Krumlov, a historic town in South Bohemia, Czechia, that has largely preserved its medieval character. In the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, we will begin our panoramic Cesky Krumlov city tour. Cesky Krumlov, which appears like an island within the curves of the Vltava River, is famous for the country’s second-largest castle, narrow stone streets, colorful houses, and Baroque–Renaissance architecture. At the end of the tour, we continue to Prague. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic Prague city tour. During the tour, we will see Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock Tower. At the end of the tour, we transfer to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Vltava River boat tour organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 4* Hotel Duo & Wellness (or similar) hotel in Prague.
→ Important note
The Cesky Krumlov tour, valued at 40 EUR, is included free of charge in our package.
→ Vltava River boat tour (Dinner included) | 70 EUR adult - 55 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
On our dinner and music boat tour on the Vltava River, which divides Prague in two, we will enjoy views of the National Theatre, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle. Return to our hotel at the end of the tour.
Day 4 | Prague | Monday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Terezin and Dresden tour organized by our guide. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Czech Night tour organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 4* Hotel Duo & Wellness (or similar) hotel in Prague.
→ Terezin and Dresden tour | 90 EUR adult - 70 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
Terezin, located about 50 minutes from Prague, is the largest Nazi camp in Czechia. It was built as a fortress in 1780. With the German entry into Czechia during World War II, this fortress was transformed into a concentration camp and the entire town of Terezin into a ghetto. After our visit here, we head to Dresden. After approximately a 1-hour pleasant journey, we cross into the Saxony state of Germany and arrive in Dresden, one of the most beautiful cities in this region, known as the “Florence of the Elbe” because it best reflects Renaissance architecture. In the city, we will panoramically see the Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera, and the Royal Palace. There will also be free time for lunch, sightseeing, and shopping on the streets offering some of Europe’s most affordable shopping opportunities. After this enjoyable tour, we return to Prague and our hotel.
→ Czech Night tour | 60 EUR adult - 50 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
We depart from our hotel for this pleasant evening. The Folklore Garden is set in an old hunting lodge. After a welcome drink of Medovina (honey liqueur), live music, orchestra, soloists, and dancers will perform traditional dances and songs. Our menu starts with Bramboracka soup (Kafka’s favorite vegetable soup, served in a large pot from which guests serve themselves, unlimited). The main course will be salmon or grilled chicken thigh with garnishes. For dessert, apple strudel with coffee will be served. Unlimited soft alcoholic drinks (local beer and wines) or non-alcoholic drinks will be served with dinner. Return to our hotel after dinner.
Day 5 | Prague | Tuesday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Karlovy Vary tour organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 4* Hotel Duo & Wellness (or similar) hotel in Prague.
→ Karlovy Vary tour | 60 EUR adult - 45 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
On this tour, we will discover Karlovy Vary, located about 2 hours from Prague, founded by Charles IV in 1358, the city where the Czech Republic’s film festival is held, and famous for its fairy-tale buildings and healing thermal waters. The city has 12 springs with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 70°C. Karlovy Vary, which Atatürk, Karl Marx, Beethoven, Mozart, and Tsar Peter I were among many famous figures to choose for rest, is under UNESCO protection. We will explore Karlovy Vary with a pleasant walk. Afterwards, there will be free time for lunch and shopping. After this enjoyable tour, we return to Prague and our hotel.
Day 6 | Prague – Bratislava – Budapest | Wednesday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and depart for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and one of Europe’s wealthiest capitals. On our panoramic Bratislava city tour along the Danube River, we will see traces of the Turkish era dating back to the First Siege of Vienna in 1529, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the historic old city, Grassalkovich Palace, Parliament, the Slovak National Theater, and the historic building where Mozart gave his first concert to Maria Theresa at the age of 6 (from outside). After free time for lunch, we continue to Budapest. Upon arrival, we will begin our panoramic Budapest city tour. On this tour, we will see Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, the Opera and Parliament Buildings, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Elizabeth Bridge. After the tour, we arrive at our hotel, complete check-in, and settle into our rooms. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional Danube River boat tour organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 3* ibis Styles Budapest Citywest (or similar) hotel in Budapest.
→ Important note
The Bratislava tour, valued at 40 EUR, is included free of charge in our package.
→ Danube River boat tour | 35 EUR adult - 30 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
On this tour, we will enjoy a 1-hour boat ride on the Danube River, the symbol of the city and home to Budapest’s most important historic buildings, with a complimentary drink. We will be able to take the most beautiful photos of the illuminated city. Return to our hotel after the tour.
Day 7 | Budapest | Thursday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Guests who wish may join the optional Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre tour organized by our guide. In the evening, guests who wish may join the optional dinner and Csárdás evening tour organized by our guide. Accommodation will be at our 3* ibis Styles Budapest Citywest (or similar) hotel in Budapest.
→ Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre tour | 65 EUR adult - 50 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
We begin our tour with Esztergom, the first capital of Hungary and center of the Roman Catholic Church. Esztergom Basilica and Esztergom Castle are among the places to visit. After our Esztergom visit, we go to Visegrád Hill, which offers one of the most beautiful views of the Danube River. We continue to Szentendre, also known as the town of artists, reflecting the atmosphere of a typical Mediterranean town with its narrow streets and architecture. This is the most visited area by tourists in Hungary and where Budapest residents have their summer houses. Here we can also find handmade textiles, porcelain and glass items, wine, dolls, and wooden souvenirs. After this enjoyable tour, we return to Budapest and our hotel.
→ Dinner and Csárdás evening tour | 60 EUR adult - 45 EUR child (04-11.99 years)
This tour includes dinner and limited drinks. In the wine cellar we visit, we will enjoy local wines and dishes as well as Hungarian dance and music. After this entertaining tour, we return to our hotel.
Day 8 | Budapest – Istanbul | Friday [B]
After breakfast at our hotel, we check out and have free time until transfer time. At the transfer time announced by our guide, we head to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we fly to Istanbul on AJet Airlines flight VF110 at 16:15. We land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 19:15 local time and the tour ends. We bid farewell until we meet again on another distinguished and enjoyable trip.
Explanation of abbreviations: [B] = Breakfast, [L] = Lunch, [D] = Dinner
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airline tickets on scheduled AJet flights on the SAW-VIE and BUD-SAW routes
- Airport taxes
- 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in the specified or similar hotels
- Panoramic city tours (as specified in the program)
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- Turkish-speaking guide service
- Professional liability insurance (as required by Law No. 1618)
Not Included
Schengen visa fee
Exit tax
Hotel city taxes (15 EUR)
All museum and archaeological site entrance fees not stated as included
Meals and beverages during meals not stated as included
Optional tours
Personal expenses
Tour guarantee and travel health insurance
All services not explicitly stated as included in the tour program
Tips for local guides, hotel staff, and drivers (optional, 3 EUR per person per day will be collected by the guide)
