Vienna and Budapest
Overview
This tour package offers two very distinct experiences: Vienna with its culturally rich history deep in classical music. Budapest is well known for its thermal hot springs, European spas, rich culture, and wild nightlife scene.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and memorable.
Format
Locations
- Vienna
- Budapest
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Vienna (If the flight and tour package option is chosen.)
- 8 nights of accommodation in selected category with breakfast included
- Private round-trip airport transfers to and from the hotel in Vienna Train tickets including seat reservation in class selected from Vienna to Budapest and return to Vienna
- More Moments activities included:
- Hop-On Hop-Off Pass in Vienna (24 hours)
- Private Vienna sightseeing tour with Schönbrunn Palace
- Private Budapest Tour, including entrances to Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church, day pass to public transportation (3 hrs)
- Private Tour to Godollo with entrance to the castle
- Cruise on the Danube with a glass of Prosecco
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Vienna.
Day 2-3
Welcome to Vienna & Sightseeing
Upon arrival in Vienna, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Get to know imperial Vienna on an informative half-day city tour that includes a guided visit of Schönbrunn Palace and more.
More Moments Activities Included
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Vienna City Tour & Schönbrunn Palace
Start off at the impressive Vienna State Opera, home of the famous annual "Opera Ball." Next up: the grand Hofburg Imperial Palace, the Museum of Art History (Kunsthistorisches Museum), the Natural History Museum, the neoclassical Austrian Parliament Building, the acclaimed Burgtheater and the striking City Hall. Continue on to Schönbrunn Palace. where your guided tour starts at once. The former imperial summer residence is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of people from all over the world every year.
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Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Use your 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass to see all the city's highlights. A map and audio guide are included to give you an explanation of the main sights - or you can choose to use your pass on the last 2 days in Vienna instead.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4-7
Vienna - Budapest
After breakfast, check out and make your own way towards the railway station and board your train to Budapest. Upon arrival in Budapest, make your own way from the train station to your hotel.
Enjoy the next 4 nights in Budapest exploring this magnificent city.
More Moments Activities Included
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Private Budapest Tour
Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom) in the castle district is the best known; its official name is Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle. In the 19th century, the name Matthias Church came into use after a former king. This King Matthias built the southern octagonal tower in the 15th century.
Close to the church is the Fisherman's Bastion. It was built by the architect Frigyes Schulek, who also restored the Matthias Church in the 19th century. It is not a real fortress but rather a terrace with snow-white natural stone walls, stairs, towers, and arcades. It is often visited because of the beautiful view over the old city and the sights in Budapest. A large staircase leads down to the Fishtown, the domain of the fishermen.
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Private Day Tour to Godollo
The Royal Palace of Godollo, or Grassalkovich Palace, is one of Hungary’s most magnificent palaces and lies just outside of Budapest. This is an imperial and royal Hungarian palace located in the municipality of Gödöllő in Pest County, central Hungary. It is famous for being a favorite place of the Queen of Hungary.
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Danube Cruise
Hungary’s capital united Buda and Pest, two cities divided by the Danube River. See both sides during a one-hour cruise. Come aboard a boat and glide down the river with Hungarian sparkling wine in hand. Relaxing music and English commentary. Be sure to keep your camera at the ready for great photo ops of the Hungarian Parliament Building.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8-9
Budapest - Vienna
After breakfast, check out and make your own way towards the railway station and board your train to Vienna. Upon arrival in Vienna, make your way to your hotel, where you will spend your remaining 2 nights exploring at your leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Vienna – Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child).
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily service:
- January 2, 2024 – December 31, 2024
- January 2, 2025 – December 31, 2024
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Not included:
- Transfers to and from railway stations and hotels
- Meals, unless noted
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Tourist hotel taxes
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day. The number of consecutive nights per city could vary.
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- Private airport transfers
- Second Class train tickets
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City taxes may be applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout. Rates vary depending on the hotel star rating and location, and are calculated per person, per night. Rates are subject to change without notice.