Tour 13) CAPITALS OF THE HABSBURG EMPIRE & BEST OF THE ALPS – 10 nights / 11 days

Day 1 – Arrival in Budapest

Arrival in Budapest, Hungary’s beautiful capital, divided by the Danube into historic Buda and lively Pest. After check-in, enjoy some free time to relax or take a first stroll along the Danube. Admire the illuminated Parliament, Chain Bridge and Buda Castle and enjoy the atmosphere of this elegant European city. Overnight in Budapest.

Day 2 – Full-Day City Tour Budapest

Today, enjoy a full-day city tour of Budapest. Discover the magnificent Parliament, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica and elegant Andrássy Avenue. Cross the Danube to Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city. Explore the historic streets and squares before enjoying some free time in the vibrant city centre. Overnight in Budapest.

Day 3 – Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna

Travel from Budapest to Vienna with a stop in Bratislava, the charming capital of Slovakia. Explore the historic Old Town, with its picturesque streets, Main Square and Bratislava Castle overlooking the Danube. Continue to Vienna and enjoy a first impression of Austria’s imperial capital, with its magnificent architecture, elegant boulevards and historic centre. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 4 – Vienna City Tour & Schönbrunn

Enjoy a full-day Vienna city tour. Discover the historic city centre, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, Vienna State Opera and the magnificent Ringstrasse. Continue to Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, and admire its impressive rooms and gardens. Later, enjoy free time for shopping, sightseeing or a traditional Viennese coffee house. Overnight in Vienna.

Day 5 – Dürnstein, Danube River Cruise, Melk & Hallstatt – Salzburg

Travel through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Dürnstein, a charming medieval village surrounded by vineyards. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Danube before visiting magnificent Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s finest Baroque landmarks. Continue through the Salzkammergut to Hallstatt, dramatically situated between the lake and mountains. Afterwards, continue to Salzburg and enjoy a relaxing evening. Overnight in Salzburg.

Day 6 – Salzburg City Tour – Wattens – Swarovski Crystal Worlds – Innsbruck

Discover Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and famous as the setting of The Sound of Music. See Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral and the historic Old Town beneath Hohensalzburg Fortress. Continue to Wattens and visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds, featuring spectacular crystal installations and artistic creations. Afterwards, travel to Innsbruck and enjoy an evening walk through its charming city centre. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 7 – Dolomites & Seceda – Tyrolean Folk Show in Innsbruck 

Enjoy a full-day excursion from Innsbruck into the spectacular Dolomites. Travel through breathtaking Alpine scenery and discover the impressive Seceda mountain, famous for its dramatic ridgeline, green meadows and panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Return to Innsbruck in the evening and experience a traditional Tyrolean Folk Show with the Gundolf family, accompanied by music, dancing and a delicious local dinner. Overnight in Innsbruck.

Day 8 – Nordkette / Top of Innsbruck – Vaduz – Lucerne

In the morning, take the cable car up to the Nordkette and the Top of Innsbruck, where spectacular views stretch across Innsbruck, the Inn Valley and the surrounding Alps. Continue through magnificent Alpine scenery towards Switzerland, with a stop in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Afterwards, continue to Lucerne, beautifully located on Lake Lucerne and surrounded by mountains.
Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 9 – Lucerne City Tour & Optional Mount Titlis

Discover Lucerne on a morning city tour, including the iconic Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, historic Old Town and picturesque Reuss River. Afterwards, enjoy an optional excursion to Mount Titlis. Ascend by cable car into a spectacular high-Alpine world of snow, glaciers and breathtaking mountain panoramas. Return to Lucerne and enjoy a relaxing evening beside the lake. Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 10 – Lucerne – Zurich City Tour & Lake Zurich Cruise

Continue to Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city. During a city tour, discover the historic Old Town, Grossmünster, Bahnhofstrasse and the Limmat River. Later, enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Zurich, offering beautiful views of the city, surrounding hills and distant Alpine peaks. Spend the evening exploring Zurich’s lively centre or enjoying a final Swiss dinner. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 11 – Zurich – Return Flight

Depending on your departure time, enjoy a final morning in Zurich. Take a leisurely walk through the historic Old Town, browse the elegant shops along Bahnhofstrasse or relax beside Lake Zurich. Afterwards, transfer to Zurich Airport for your return flight, bringing this memorable journey through Hungary, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland to an end. Return flight.