ISTANBUL – SALZBURG – HALLSTATT – VIENNA
Arrive at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal three hours prior to your flight to complete baggage check-in, check-out, and passport control procedures. Then, depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1381 at 07:50 to Salzburg. Upon arrival at Salzburg Airport at 09:20 local time, we will be met at the airport by our private vehicle for a city tour of Salzburg. Named after its rich salt springs that historically supported settlement, Salzburg now primarily thrives on tourism. During our panoramic city tour, we will view the Old Town, Mozart's House, Salzburg Museum, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Palace. After the Salzburg tour, free time will be provided, then we proceed to Hallstatt. Traveling to Hallstatt, we will enjoy breathtaking views of Alpine villages and glaciers, capturing unforgettable photos. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hallstatt is an unspoiled fairy-tale landscape where you can walk and enjoy nature. After the tour in Hallstatt, we head to Vienna. Upon arrival at our hotel in Vienna, check-in and rest will be available as free time.
Vienna – (Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour) – Budapest
After breakfast and check-out, guests wishing to can join an optional Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour (60 Euro). We start our exploration of Vienna, Austria's capital and one of Europe's most important cultural, political, and artistic centers. Historically a seat of empires, Vienna's advantageous location has hosted many civilizations. During our city tour, we will see the University, Parliament, Opera House, Vienna Theater, Prater Park, Hofburg Palace, museums district, Karlsplatz, Ringstrasse, Kärntnerstrasse, and Mariahilferstrasse shopping street. We will then visit the Belvedere Palace to admire its monumental landscape garden, and continue with Schönbrunn Palace, built in 1683 as an imperial summer residence for Maria Theresa. We will also see Liechtenstein Castle, a fairytale-like structure from 1840, panoramically. After the tour, we depart for Budapest. Upon arrival at our hotel in Budapest, we will check-in and have free time to rest.
Budapest – (Budapest Combined and Danube River Cruise) – (Dinner Budapest Nights Tour)
After breakfast, the day is free. Guests may join an optional Budapest Combined and Danube Night Cruise (85 Euro). The city tour includes highlights such as the Castle District, with the Royal Palace, medieval houses, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Gellért Hill, and panoramic views. We also see the State Opera, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and other landmarks. The Danube cruise offers spectacular views of Budapest's iconic sites. Afterwards, we visit Szentendre, a fairy-tale-like artistic town on the Danube, and Visegrad, where we witness its majestic fortress and natural scenery. We then proceed to Pécs, including a stop at the Ottoman-era Estergon and Estergon Fortress. Guests interested can join an optional Dinner with Hungarian Music & Dance (60 Euro), enjoying a local restaurant dinner and lively performances.
Budapest – Bratislava – Outlet – Prague
After breakfast and check-out, we drive to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and a city that has maintained its traditional structure, reflecting its history, architecture, and cuisine. We will walk through the cobbled streets of the Old Town and take a guided tour along the Danube, then continue to Prague. En route, we visit an outlet center. This shopping stop features many luxury brands in a stylish mall setting. After free time, we continue towards Prague. Upon arrival at our hotel in Prague, check-in and rest are provided.
Prague – (Prague Sights & Karlovy Vary Tour) – (Czech Night)
After breakfast, the day is free. Guests can join an optional Prague Sights & Karlovy Vary Tour (85 Euro). We visit Karlovy Vary, a century-old spa town famous for its natural hot springs, many historic villas, and cultural figures like Goethe, Mozart, Beethoven, and Pushkin. Visitors can tour thermal galleries and purchase traditional Czech souvenirs. Back in Prague, we explore Prague Castle—the largest ancient castle complex in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside, we will see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and palace courtyards. We will visit Mala Strana, the city’s historic neighborhood, the John Lennon Wall adorned with graffiti, the Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Powder Gate Tower, Jewish Quarter, and the Astronomical Clock. Guests may join an optional Czech Night (70 Euro) featuring local music, dance, unlimited beer, and a festive dinner, ending with a lively gala. We return to the hotel afterward.
Prague – (Dresden Tour) – Berlin – (Potsdam and Berlin Night Tour)
After breakfast, we depart for Berlin. Guests wishing to can join an optional Dresden Tour (50 Euro). Dresden, the Saxon capital on the Elbe River, is renowned for its baroque architecture. Despite war damage, many landmarks have been restored. Key sights include Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, Bruhl Terrace, the Royal Wall, and Martin Luther and King Albert statues. We then continue to Berlin. In Berlin, guests can join an optional Potsdam & Berlin Night Tour (40 Euro), starting with a visit to Potsdam’s Sanssouci Park and Palace, a UNESCO site. We see the Dutch Quarter and Cecilienhof Palace, site of the WWII Potsdam Conference. In Berlin, the night tour includes city highlights like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Unter den Linden, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and remnants of the Berlin Wall. The evening offers shopping and dining experiences. Afterwards, we check into the hotel for rest.
Berlin – Istanbul
After breakfast and check-out, we explore Berlin with a city tour covering Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Berlin Wall remnants, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, and modern districts like Potsdamer Platz. Then, we transfer to Berlin Airport. Completing check-in, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1219 at 22:10 to Istanbul. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 02:10 local time, ending our tour.