ISTANBUL – SALZBURG – HALLSTATT – VIENNA
Arrive at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal three hours prior to your flight, complete your baggage check-in, and passport control procedures. Then, fly with 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 and depart for our Salzburg city tour. The place named after the rich salt mineral deposits that supported the early settlers is now a major tourism hub. During our panoramic city tour in Salzburg, the Old Town, Mozart's House, Salzburg Museum, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Palace are among the sights to be viewed panoramically. After the Salzburg tour, enjoy some free time, then proceed to Hallstatt. During the journey to Hallstatt, enjoy breathtaking views of Alpine villages and glaciers, capturing unforgettable photos. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hallstatt is an untouched natural fairyland where you can walk and enjoy nature. After the tour in Hallstatt, we head to Vienna. Upon arrival at our hotel in Vienna, check into your rooms and enjoy free time for rest.
VIENNA – (Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour) – BUDAPEST
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. During the free time offered, guests can join an optional Vienna Masterpieces and Palaces Tour (60 Euro). We begin our exploration of Vienna, the capital of Austria and one of Europe's main cultural, political, and artistic centers. Historically hosting many empires, Vienna's location facilitated cultural diversity. On this tour, visit key sights such as the University, Parliament, Opera House, Vienna Theater, Prater, Hofburg Palace, and museum quarter, Karlsplatz, Ringstraße, Kärntner Straße, and Mariahilfer Strasse, a shopping street. After the city tour, visit the Belvedere Palace with its vast gardens and Art collection. Next, tour Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of Emperor Maximilian built in 1683 during Emperor Leopold's reign for Maria Theresa, with its magnificent gardens. Finally, view the Lichtenstein Castle, a fairy-tale-like structure built in the 19th century, before continuing to Budapest. Check into our hotel, settle in, and enjoy free time for relaxation.
BUDAPEST – (Budapest Combined Tour and Danube River Cruise) – (Dinner Budapest Nights Tour)
Enjoy breakfast then explore the city freely. Guests can join an optional Budapest Combined Tour and Danube River Dinner Cruise (85 Euro). Start with a city tour including the Castle District, where the Royal Palace, medieval houses, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Gellért Hill, and the famous Parliament building are viewed panoramically. We also see the neo-Gothic St. Stephen’s Basilica and the Opera House. After the city tour, experience a cruise on the Danube, enjoying the iconic sights of Budapest illuminated at night. Afterwards, visit Szentendre, a fairy-tale town on the Danube rich in history and art, then step into Visegrad, known for its magnificent hunting castle and stunning nature. Continue to Parkany, a town near the Hungarian border with Slovakia, renowned as "Chior Delen" in Ottoman history, for a short stop. Conclude the tour at Esztergom and its castle before returning to the hotel for the night. Guests may opt for the extra Dinner Budapest Nights Tour (60 Euro), where they will enjoy a dinner in a local restaurant with live traditional music and dance, experiencing the city's vibrant night atmosphere.
BUDAPEST – BRATISLAVA – OUTLET – PRAGUE
Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel, then depart for Bratislava. Once the capital of Hungary for nearly 500 years, Bratislava is now the capital of Slovakia and has preserved its traditional architecture, culture, and cuisine. Explore the old town with its cobblestone streets and enjoy traditional sights along the Danube River, then proceed to Prague. En route, visit an outlet center for shopping, where many prestigious brands are available. After the shopping break, continue to Prague. Upon arrival, check into the hotel, check in to rooms, and enjoy free time for rest.
PRAGUE – (Prague Landmarks & Karlovy Vary Tour) – (Czech Night)
Following breakfast, enjoy free time. Guests may participate in an optional Prague Landmarks & Karlovy Vary Tour (85 Euro). The tour begins with a visit to Karlovy Vary, a famous spa town from the 17th and 18th centuries, where many palaces, the hotel where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed in 1918, and the homes of Dvořák, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, Pushkin, and Tsar Peter are located. Tour the thermal springs and shop for crystal, porcelain, garnet, amber, and other Czech souvenirs. Afterward, return to Prague city center for the main sightseeing tour. Visit the Prague Castle, known as one of the largest and oldest castles in the world, part of the Guinness Record Book, with sights including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and beautiful courtyards. Explore the Old Town, Mala Strana (Lesser Town), where the iconic Lennon Wall, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, Powder Tower, Jewish Quarter, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock are visited. After the city tour, enjoy free time. Guests can join an optional Czech Night (70 Euro), where they will enjoy dinner with local music and dance performances at a venue in the Czech Republic, experiencing an entertaining gala night before returning to the hotel.
PRAGUE – (Dresden Tour) – BERLIN – (Potsdam and Berlin Night Tour)
After breakfast and check-out, depart for Berlin. En route, optional Dresden Tour (50 Euro) is available, featuring the Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, Bruhl Terrace, the King's Road, Elbe River, and a statue of Martin Luther. Continue to Berlin with a stop and proceed to our hotel. After check-in and rest, guests may join an optional Potsdam and Berlin Night Tour (40 Euro), visiting Potsdam's UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Park, Sanssouci Palace, and the Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel). End the tour with a walk through the lively Berlin city center, exploring shops, cafes, and streets illuminated at night, experiencing the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Return to the hotel for the night.
BERLIN – ISTANBUL
Enjoy breakfast, check out, and proceed for Berlin city tour. Visit iconic sights including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Parliament building, Holocaust Memorial, Unter den Linden avenue, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and Humboldt University. Explore the remnants of the Berlin Wall and the modern Potsdamer Platz. After the city tour, transfer to Berlin Airport for your return flight. Complete check-in, baggage, and passport procedures, then fly with Turkish Airlines flight TK1724 scheduled at 19:15 to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:05 local time, and conclude your tour.