Budapest Travel Guides and Tours

Wind your way past medieval landscapes on a Danube River cruise aboard ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel to discover castles, cathedrals, frescoes and Habsburg palaces in five European countries. Includes land stays featuring two nights each in Prague and Budapest at centrally located 5-star hotels. New for 2010! Two special departures – Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube Glide past fairy-tale castles and medieval villages aboard Tauck's ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel on this popular Danube River cruise. Explore Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Bratislava and Budapest, plus the castle-studded Wachau Valley – taking in views of the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Enjoy a private Imperial evening with dinner and music in Vienna... a wine tasting in Dürnstein... a day in Mozart's Salzburg... a private tour of Baroque monastery libraries in Prague... and evenings of cultural entertainment aboard your riverboat. In Vienna, see the Hofburg's silver treasures or tour opulent Schönbrunn Palace. Admire frescoes, stained glass windows, and stunning architecture as you spend two nights each in Budapest and Prague in 5-star hotels, checking out remarkable bridges, cathedrals, museums, and grand Habsburg palaces... it's truly a cruise to remember!

Our two-week Eastern Europe and Poland tour includes a visit to medieval Cracow, the memorial at Auschwitz, a private Chopin recital in Warsaw, a special lunch with Gypsy music and a private dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest, a private concert in Vienna, and a special evening at a palace in Prague. Select Small Group departure dates available with no more than 26 Tauck guests – and special singles savings departures available! Become immersed in culture among the palaces, castles, art, architecture, and music of Old World Europe on this 2-week Eastern Europe and Poland tour. Enjoy Strauss and Mozart at a private palace concert in Vienna... a piano recital of Chopin's music in Warsaw... a private lunch with Gypsy music and a private dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest... a strudel-making demonstration in Vienna... a special private farewell evening at Lobkowicz Palace in Prague Castle and much more.

Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel glides past ancient castles and soaring cathedrals, taking in great cities including Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg and Bratislava – and revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Schönbrunn Palace and Kölner Dam (Cologne Cathedral). Travel aboard one of Tauck's luxury riverboats – ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel – on a two-week Danube, Main and Rhine river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, gliding past grand cathedrals, medieval monasteries, castles and vineyards. Pass through five countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, and explore legendary cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg, Bratislava and Budapest. Tauck's all-included private shore excursions take you to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Budapest, Vienna, and Bamberg, and the Wachau and Rhine valleys. In Vienna, take your choice of visits to Schönbrunn Palace or the Hofburg's Imperial Silver Room, and attend a grand Imperial Evening in a traditional palace. In Amsterdam, enjoy a luncheon cruise along the city's 17th-century canals and tour the famed Rijksmuseum. Visit Köln Cathedral, Melk Abbey, medieval towns like Regensburg and Dürnstein, Budapest's Heroes' Square and much more!

Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Budapest Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor Orientation tour of Vienna See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Vienna Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes. Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz. Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks. Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Budapest Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor Orientation tour of Vienna See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Vienna Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes. Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz. Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks.

Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Budapest Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor Orientation tour of Vienna See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Prague Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes. Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz. Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks. Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Budapest Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor Orientation tour of Vienna See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Prague Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes. Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz. Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks.

Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Budapest Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor Orientation tour of Vienna See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral Visit medieval Cesky Krumlov Orientation tour of Prague See Prague's astronomical clock in the Old Town Square and the lofty Prague Castle You decide your itinerary duration with our 7 or 10 Day option. You decide your departure city with our FREE Vienna/Prague coach transfer on Day 7. Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Prague Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes. Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz. Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks. Prague Experience - Walk along part of the Royal Route. Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague castle and tour Lobkowicz Palace. Taste the local product at a Czech brewery. Bohemian Experience - visit Karlstejn Castle and attend a recital featuring the works of Czech composers. Enjoy these great tour features 'Personal Concierge' service from a professional Tour Director throughout Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet and extra legroom First Class Hotels in Central locations, see map key, including all service charges, taxes and porterage Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack Transfers to and from the airport with Insight's Airport Shuttle Service . Buffet breakfast each day as indicated Welcome Drink meeting on day 2 Included Excursions & Sights Orientation tour of Budapest Ascend Gellert Hill to the Citadel for fine views over Budapest See Budapest's Heroes Square, Parliament Building and Elizabeth Bridge See the remains of the Roman settlement of Aquincum Visit the charming riverside village of Szentendre Orientation tour of the baroque town of Gyor Orientation tour of Vienna See the Opera House, Parliament and Winter Palace that line Vienna's Ring Road Enjoy a guided walk through the city centre to St Stephan's Cathedral Visit medieval Cesky Krumlov Orientation tour of Prague See Prague's astronomical clock in the Old Town Square and the lofty Prague Castle You decide your itinerary duration with our 7 or 10 Day option. You decide your departure city with our FREE Vienna/Prague coach transfer on Day 7. Itinerary Flexibility Extend your stay with extra accommodation in Budapest or Prague Select options These optional "experience packages" may be purchased on tour: Budapest Experience - an in-depth insight into both Buda and Pest, from a local perspective. Includes visits to the Parliament Building, Castle Hill, City Park and Gundel restaurant's world famous pancakes. Vienna City & Woods Experience - visit St. Stephan's Cathedral and join the locals at a Viennese coffee house. Then drive out to Mayerling in the Vienna Woods, followed by views over the Danube and a visit to Heiligenkreuz. Imperial Vienna Experience - visit Schonbrunn Palace, see the crown jewels in the Royal Treasury and inspect the crypts and vaults of the Imperial Family. Lunch is included in the cellars of the Augustine monks. Prague Experience - Walk along part of the Royal Route. Visit St Vitus Cathedral in Prague castle and tour Lobkowicz Palace. Taste the local product at a Czech brewery. Bohemian Experience - visit Karlstejn Castle and attend a recital featuring the works of Czech composers.