Budapest - Vienna - Prague 
For 30s - 40s -50s & Active 60 Year Olds
Eastern Europe Singles Tour
July 19 - July 29, 2012
$2,595*

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Eastern Europe Singles Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart from Home

Your vacation begins when you board your overnight flight to Budapest (Airport code - BUD). Plan your flight to arrive on Friday. Remember you are flying home from Prague (PRG)!

Day 2 - Arrive Budapest, Hungary

Upon arrival at the Budapest Airport, you will board your shuttle and be transferred to our hotel; shuttles will be running through out the day. Meet your tour leader and group for an optional dinner.

Day 3 - Budapest, Hungary

Take a stroll through Budapest, the Paris of the East and see the sights on our morning walking tour. Escorted by our English-speaking guide, see all the highlights thatPest have to offer, plus some unexpected gems on this fascinating walking tour of magical Budapest. Hear about the history, society and architecture of this Hungarian city. Close to our hotel  admire the impressive building of Parliament, then  the Szabatsag Square with the US Embassy, Memorial of the Russian Army. Continuation to Vörösmarty Square with the traditional Gerbeaud Cafe to the pedestrian Vaci Street which will take us to the historical Market Hall

Explore Market Hall, the largest indoor market in Budapest with stalls offering a variety of vegetables, fruits, cheeses and meats. Participate in an Hungarian cooking lesson and learn how to prepare some famous Hungarian dishes and take home the recipes. After our lesson enjoy a lunch of Hungarian goulash soup and traditional pancakes.

Our afternoon, bus sightseeing tour will take us to the Budapest elegant Andrassy Avenue with several monuments like the Opera House, St. Steven basilika (visit inside), the Heroes Square with the Millenary Monument, the Municipal Park with the spa Sechenyi and the Vajdahunyad Castle.

Tonight enjoy a folklore show with our Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4- Budapest, Hungary

During our morning coach tour we will explore the most beautiful and interesting sights of BUDA. With the Danube River flowing by, the ring boulevards and the numerous eclectic and revival buildings, Budapest is rightly considered to be the pearl of Europe. Visit the famous Fisherman's Bastion Morning, the Royal Castle, Fisher Bastion and visit to Matthias church (inside). Continuation to the Gellert Hill with the best view of bridges on the river Danube and the immense building of Parliament..

Budapest has over 100 hot springs, from which cca. 40 million litres of warm thermal water gushes forth daily, as the geological fault between the Buda Hills and the Great Plain is directly beneath Budapest. This afternoon spend a few hours enjoying the famous Gellert Bath and Spa.

Optional Free Public Tour (2:30pm) - Hungary has the largest Jewish population in East-Central Europe and the second largest synagogue in the world. The Jewish quarter is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list of sights. The tour shows you not only the religious traditions but the other cultural art-, and scientific background, the mutuality with the Hungarian history and evolution. It covers the history of the largest synagogue in Europe, leads through the cemetery and the memorial garden, 3 other precious places of worship and the hidden Jewish symbols of the neighborhood. We also pop in to the most authentic local pubs and cultural centers which are the top meeting points for party people.

Day 5 - Budapest, Hungary - Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria

Today, we depart Hungary for Vienna, stopping on the way in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Join our guide on a walking tour of the old town of Bratislava including the most important places and historical sights, such as the Opera house, the Reduta, seat of the Slovak Philharmonic orchestra, the charming squares and narrow lanes.  See the St. Michael gate, the first University Istropolitana, visit St. Martin cathedral (the coronation site), the Primatial Palace, former seat of the archbishop and the Old Town Hall.

Free time for lunch before we continue on to Vienna.

Day 6 - Vienna, Austria

Our morning walking tour in the charming old streets of Vienna will include a visit to "Stephansdom", the seat of archbishop of Austria, Hofburg, the winter residence of the Habsburg family. When we reach the famous "Ringstrasse" we continue by bus to see Strauss - the Waltz king! Stop at the gardens of Belvedere palace and contine to „Charles Square“ to visit the „Karlskirche“ inside - a baroque church with the  Henry Moore sculpture.

The afternoon tour will take us to the „Hundertwasser House“, an apartement building with unique architecturem a  visit to the Museum of the architect Hundertwasser and then to the world famous „Prater“ to take a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel with its unique view of the city of Vienna.

Day 7 - Vienna, Austria

The highlight of Vienna is a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family. We will take a guided  "Grand Tour“ with forty rooms including the magnificent Hall of ceremonies, the imposing Gobelin Salon with its exquisite Brussels tapestries.

After our visit, we will take a lovely walk through the beautiful park to the Gloriette pavillion with the fantastic panoramic view of Vienna.

At lunch time, we stop at the "Hofbackstube Schönbrunn“, where you will have the chance to watch the professional sugar baker making the famous  "Viennese Apple Strudel“.  A fresh applestrudel + 1 hotdrink (coffee, tea or hot chocolate) is included in our day.

We will return to downtown Vienna to visit the unique Swarovski store on the Kärtner Street. Then enjoy free time for shopping.

Day 8 - Vienna, Austria - Cesky Krumlov - Prague, Czech Republic

This morning we will leave Austria for Czech Republic. On the way to Prague, we stop in the south Bohemia area to visit the historical town Česky Krumlov, a real pearl of this region. Walk through the completely preserved 16th century Renaissance town. Visit the secind largest castle of the Czech Republic and the baroque gardens.

After lunch on our own in the old town of Cesky Krumlov we continue to Prague, capital of Czech Republic.

Day 9 - Prague, Czech Republic

Our morning walking tour starts at Venceslas Square at the statue of Saint Venceslas and the monument of Victims of the Communist Regime. We continue to Prikopy, a pedestrian street to admire the Powder Tower and the Municipal house. Discover the house  "At Black Madona“, the Estate Theatre where Amadeus Mozart premiered the opera Don Giovanni and the historical building of Charles University. Contine to the famous astronomical clock at Old Town Square. Visit city hall and the chapel to see the 12 apostels from the interiors of the astronomical clock.

In the afternoon take an optional stroll into the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. We will visit the Jewish Museum including Meisel, Klaus, Pinkas, Spanish Synagogues and the Jewish cemetery. Or spend the afternoon exploring or shopping on own.

At the end of our tour, we will stop in the cafe of the Municipal House for a cup of coffee or tea with dessert.

Day 10 - Prague, Czech Republic

Today we explore the Castle quarter. We will stop at the Strahov Monastery founded in the 12th century and visit the Strahov library, the largest monastic library in the country with more than 50.000 books.

Then it is on to Prague Castle to visit the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Golden Lane and the beautiful Castle gardens.

After time for lunch in the historical Neruda Street where there are many restaurants, bars and shops. Take an optional tour to the  "Lesser Town“ to visit the Church  of Our Lady Victorious with the famous  Prague Child Jesus (Bambino di Praga). We return to our hotel via the Charles Bridge. Or spend the afternoon exploring or shopping on own.

Enjoy our final night together as we cruise along the river Vltava. Watch the sights of Prague go by while having a wonderful buffet dinner with drinks.

Day 11 - Depart Prague, Czech Republic

Sad to say but our Budapest - Vienna - Prague singles vacation has come to an end. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to all your new travel buddies as we make our way to the airport and our flights home.

Hotels

Eastern Europe Singles Tour  Budapest - Vienna - Prague July 19 - 29, 2012 Price - $2,595* Includes * 9-Nights Accommodations * Breakfast Daily * 2 Dinners * Lunch with Cooking Class * Singles Travel Host * English Speaking Guides *Private air-conditioned transportation * Tours and Admissions as stated in itinerary * Airport / Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates * Taxes and Surcharges *The price per person is for a double room. Free roommate matching is available so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement".  If you wish to room alone the cost is an additional $890 Not included * Airline Flights * Tips $120 collected the first day of tour		Deposit $400 Balance Due June 4, 2012