5-Day Central and Eastern Europe Tour: Frankfurt to Munich
Address
Frankfurt, Germany
GPS
50.1106444, 8.6820917
Hop aboard this 5-day Central and Eastern Europe Tour as we travel through the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria!
5-Day Central and Eastern Europe Tour: Frankfurt to Munich
Highlights
- Tour the beautiful and royal Prague
- Overnight in Bratislava
- Take an opcional Danube cruise while in Budapest
- See the major highlights of Vienna
- Visit the charming Mondsee, home to the medieval Mondsee Abbey
Itinerary
Day 1 – Frankfurt – Prague
We’ll depart in the morning, reaching the Czech border in the early afternoon and Prague by dusk. Commonly referred to as Zlata Praha, or Golden Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is a resplendent vision of Old World glory.
Day 2 – Prague – Bratislava
Hotel: Vienna House Easy Chopin Bratislava or similar
Your Prague adventure begins with a spectacular walk along the coronation path of the kings and queens of old Bohemia. We’ll start at the top of Castle Hill in the Hradcany District and then visit Prague Castle, official residence of the president of the republic, and according to Guinness Book of World Records, the largest ancient castle in the world.
Fees for the castle also include admission to Golden Lane, a street of 11 historic houses situated inside the castle complex, and the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. Crossing the Charles Bridge, we’ll enter the old quarter and see the Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square, which has played host to both uprisings and executions, and remains the political and cultural heart of the city to this day.
After lunch in the square, we will make the scenic transfer from Prague to the hotel in or near the Slovakian capital, Bratislava.
Tips: There is no scheduled sightseeing in Bratislava. From Prague we will drive directly to the hotel in or near Bratislava. The next morning following breakfast, we will drive to Budapest.
Day 3 – Bratislava – Budapest
Hotel: Expo Congress Hotel / Ibis Styles Budapest City West or similar
After breakfast we’ll depart for Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Major attractions on our tour include Heroes’ Square, featuring statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; the Hungarian Parliament Building; Elisabeth Bridge; Fisherman’s Bastion; and Matthias Church. You will then have the option of joining the scenic Danube River cruise.
Day 4 – Budapest – Vienna
Hotel: Hotel ibis Vienna Airport or similar
Today’s itinerary is devoted to Vienna, the capital of Austria. There we’ll visit Schonbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Imperial family and preferred living quarters of Empress Maria Theresa; Stadtpark (City Park), home of the gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss; the Austrian Parliament Building; the world-famous Vienna State Opera; and Hofburg Palace. After a stroll along the Kartnerstrasse we’ll arrive at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Tickets for a Viennese Waltz concert may also be arranged (at your own expense).
Day 5 – Vienna – Mondsee – Munich
After breakfast, we’ll head up into the Alps to fabled Mondsee, a town situated on the shores of Lake Mondsee, home to the medieval Mondsee Abbey. The cloister church was used as the site for the wedding in The Sound of Music. After arriving in Munich, we’ll visit Marienplatz, a central square in the city center, and New Town Hall, which has continuously housed the city council, the mayor’s office, and part of the the administrative body since 1874.
You will be dropped off at 6:00pm in Munich at the Isar Gate, under the clock tower.
