ISTANBUL – SALZBURG – HALLSTATT – VIENNA
Arrive at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal three hours before your flight to complete luggage check-in, check-in, and passport control procedures. Then, depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1381 scheduled at 07:50 to Salzburg. Upon arrival at Salzburg Airport at 09:20 local time, meet with our private vehicle for the Salzburg city tour. During the panoramic city tour in Salzburg, known for its rich salt deposits that historically supported early settlements, see highlights such as Old Town, Mozart's House, Salzburg Museum, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Palace. After the Salzburg tour, enjoy free time before heading to Hallstatt. En route, marvel at the breathtaking views of alpine villages and glaciers, capturing unforgettable photos. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site with untouched natural beauty, Hallstatt is a fairy-tale land where you can walk and enjoy nature. After the tour in Hallstatt, proceed to Vienna. Upon arrival at our hotel in Vienna, check-in and enjoy leisure time.
VIENNA – (Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour) – BUDAPEST
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel. Guests can participate in an optional Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour (60 Euro). Vienna, Austria’s capital and one of Europe’s most important cultural, political, and artistic hubs, has hosted many empires and civilizations due to its advantageous geography. During the tour, visit notable sites such as the University, Parliament, Opera House, Vienna Theatre, Prater, Hofburg Palace, museums district, Karlsplatz, Ring Road, Kärntner Straße, and Mariahilfer Straße shopping street. After the city tour, visit the Belvedere Palace, renowned for its architecture and art collections. Continue to Schönbrunn Palace, built in 1683 during Emperor Leopold’s reign as a summer residence for Empress Maria Theresa, and enjoy its magnificent gardens. Later, see the Lichtenstein Castle, dating from the 12th century, in a fairytale setting, before heading towards Budapest. Check into our hotel in Budapest and relax.
BUDAPEST – (Budapest Combination Tour and Danube River Cruise) – (Gourmet Budapest Night Tour)
Enjoy breakfast and free time. Guests wishing to extend their experience can join an optional Budapest Combination Tour and Danube River Cruise (85 Euro). Begin with a Budapest city tour, exploring iconic landmarks such as Castle District (Buda Castle), Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Gellért Hill, and the stunning views it offers. Also visit the State Opera House, Parliament Building, Basilica of St. Stephen, and enjoy panoramic views. After the city tour, experience a boat cruise along the Danube with refreshments, capturing the city's splendor from the river. Next, visit the enchanting town of Szentendre with its artistic atmosphere and unique architecture, then stop at Visegrad to see its majestic hunting lodge and enjoy scenic natural views. Continue to Parkany, a southern Slovakian border town, known for its historic charm, then visit Esztergom and its castle, key sites in Ottoman history. Return to Budapest and relax at the hotel. Guests can also opt for a Gourmet Budapest Night Tour (60 Euro), which includes dinner at a local restaurant, a walk through illuminated historic sites, and a night of entertainment.
BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – OUTLET – PRAGUE
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel. Travel to Bratislava, which was the Hungarian capital for nearly 500 years and is now Slovakia’s capital, known for its preserved architecture, culture, and cuisine. Explore the old town with its cobblestone streets and the Danube River, followed by a free time. Continue to Prague, stopping at an outlet center en route for shopping. Upon arrival at the hotel in Prague, check-in and relax.
PRAGUE – (Prague Landmarks & Karlovy Vary Tour) – (Czech Night)
Enjoy breakfast and free time in Prague. Visitors can join an optional Prague Landmarks & Karlovy Vary Tour (85 Euro). The tour begins in Karlovy Vary, a famous spa town where European aristocrats gathered in the 17th and 18th centuries. See historic buildings, villas, and sites associated with figures like Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Dvořák, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, Pushkin, and Tsar Peter. Visit the thermal springs and shop for Czech crystal, porcelain, amber, and souvenirs. Return to Prague city center for a guided tour highlighting the Prague Castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace, and scenic courtyards. Explore the Old Town with attractions like the Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Powder Tower, Jewish Quarter, Presidential Palace, and the Astronomical Clock, the oldest working clock in the world. Guests can opt for the Czech Night (70 Euro), enjoying live traditional music and dance performances, unlimited local drinks, and a festive dinner in a lively atmosphere, followed by transfer to the hotel.
PRAGUE – (Dresden Tour) – BERLIN
Enjoy breakfast and check out. Travel to Berlin, with an optional Dresden Tour (50 Euro) en route. Dresden, with a history dating back to the 8th century and situated on the Elbe River in Saxony, is famed for its baroque architecture. Despite heavy damage during WWII, Dresden was quickly restored. Visit Fraunkirche Church, Zwinger Palace, Bruhl Terrace, the King’s Road, the Elbe River, and the statue of Martin Luther. Continue to Berlin where you will enjoy a city tour of Germany’s capital, reflecting its history from WWII to the Cold War. Discover symbolic sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Parliament Building, Holocaust Memorial, Unter den Linden Avenue, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Humboldt University, Berlin Wall remnants, Potsdamer Platz, and more. End with free time in the city center and then transfer to the hotel for rest.
BERLIN – ISTANBUL
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel. Transfer to Berlin Airport for your return flight. Complete luggage check-in, baggage claim, and passport control. Depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK1730 scheduled at 13:00. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 17:00 local time, marking the end of the tour.