The Imperial Classics

Route Name: Three Eastern European Countries · A 10-Day Classic Imperial Arts and Culture Tour

Theme: Classical Music, Castles & Palaces, Historical Capitals, Art Pilgrimage

Countries: Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights

Suitable For: Families, couples, and art and history enthusiasts visiting Eastern Europe for the first time.

Days 1-3: Prague, Czech Republic – The City of a Hundred Spires

Highlights: Prague Castle (including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane), Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, Vltava River cruise, Jewish Quarter.
Special Experiences:Enjoy a Black Light Theatre or marionette show, taste modern Czech cuisine at a Michelin-recommended restaurant.

Days 4-6: Vienna, Austria – The City of Music

Transportation: Travel from Prague to Vienna by train or private car (approx. 4 hours).
Highlights:Schönbrunn Palace (Empress Sisi’s summer residence), Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna State Opera, the Golden Hall of the Musikverein.
Special Experiences:Listen to a concert in the Golden Hall, taste the original Sacher Torte at Café Central, and experience the century-old coffee house culture.

Days 7-9: Budapest, Hungary – The Pearl of the Danube

Transportation: Travel from Vienna to Budapest by train or private car (approx. 3 hours).
Highlights: The Parliament Building (one of the most magnificent buildings in Europe), Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Chain Bridge, night cruise on the Danube River.
Special Experiences:Relax at the Szechenyi Thermal Bath to experience the local “bath culture,” or enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea at the New York Café.