Day 1 ISTANBUL – BRATISLAVA - VIENNA
Meet at the Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departure Terminal counter at 08:45. After ticketing, baggage, and boarding procedures, depart for Bratislava on Pegasus Airlines flight PC411 at 11:45. Arrive locally at 13:05 and transfer by private bus to Vienna. We will do a panoramic city tour of Vienna. During the city tour, sights include Hundertwasser House, Opera House, University, Parliament Building, Theatre, Hofburg Palace, and Museum District. Afterwards, guests who wish can join an additional Vienna Masterpieces Tour, which includes Hundertwasser House, Kärtner Straße, Hofburg, Belvedere, and Schönbrunn Palace gardens. In this tour, we will explore Vienna, Europe's much-lauded city for quality of life. First, we visit Hundertwasser House, famous for its unique architecture, where you can enjoy free time for shopping. Then, we'll take a pleasant walking tour along Kärtner Straße, the city’s most central street, with commentary from your guide. Guests who wish can taste delicious desserts at Vienna’s world-famous patisseries with coffee. Afterwards, we will panoramicly see three must-see palaces: Hofburg, Belvedere, and Schönbrunn Palace gardens. After the tour, guests may join an extra Vienna Grape Harvest Evening Tour, enjoying a traditional Vienna Heuriger experience with music in the charming houses of Grinzing, 20 minutes from the city center, sampling the famous schnitzel. After the tour, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
The Vienna Masterpieces, Hundertwasser House, Kärtner Straße, Belvedere & Schönbrunn Palace Gardens Tour: 60 Euro per person (transportation, guide, city tour included).
Extra Vienna Grape Harvest Evening Tour: 60 Euro per person (transportation, guide, 3-course menu, soft drinks).
Day 2 VIENNA – PRAGUE
After breakfast, depart for Prague. On the way, guests can join an optional Cesky Krumlov Tour. This magnificent medieval town, known as the Pearl of South Bohemia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a hidden gem. Having endured the harshest years of communism, it experienced a revival in the 1990s, captivating visitors with its beauty. You will fall in love with Cesky Krumlov. After this tour, continue to Prague. Upon arrival, we will do a city tour of Prague, including the Vltava River crossing, 13th-century Charles Bridge built by Master Builder Peter Parler with Gothic sculptures and wonderful views, the touristy Karlova Street, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock from the 15th century with 12 Apostles, Týn Church, and Parizska Street, filled with high-end brand stores. Free time follows.
In the evening, guests can join an organized dinner cruise on the Vltava River with live music and an open buffet to enjoy stunning night views of Prague. We will transfer back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Extra Vltava River Dinner Cruise: 50 Euro per person (transportation, guidance, buffet, soft drinks).
Extra Cesky Krumlov Tour: 40 Euro per person (transportation, guide, city tour).
Day 3 PRAGUE
After breakfast, enjoy a Prague Masterpieces & Karlovy Vary Tour. From the best vantage point, see the Presidential Palace, the neo-Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the historic castle district with charming old houses, the narrowest street in the world, Charles Bridge with great photo spots, the Vltava River, the Karelavensko district, and the Astronomical Clock. Then, travel with your guide to the famous spa city of Karlovy Vary, known for its 12 thermal springs with temperatures ranging from 30 to 72°C. See the hôtels where Atatürk stayed in 1918, the homes of Dvořák, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, and Pushkin, and visit the galleries of mineral waters. You will have shopping opportunities for fine Czech crystal, porcelain, amber jewelry, and cosmetics. Tour ends with transfer back to Prague, where you can enjoy free time. In the evening, enjoy an extra Czech Folklore Night and Dinner in a local restaurant, with traditional folk music and dance, experiencing Czech cuisine. Transfer back to hotel for overnight.
Extra Czech Masterpieces & Karlovy Vary Tour: 60 Euro per person (transportation, guide).
Extra Czech Folklore Night and Dinner: 60 Euro per person (transportation, guide, 3-course menu, soft drinks).
Day 4 PRAGUE
After breakfast, free time. Guests wishing can join the full-day Extra Dresden (Germany) Culture and Shopping Tour. Visit Dresden, known as the Florence of the Elbe, exploring the city center with its historic buildings, Fraunkirche, Zwinger Palace, Brühl Terrace, Kroyer Street, Elbe River, Martin Luther monument, Hof Church, Semper Opera, and Old Town Square. Enjoy shopping at the many renowned brands offering electronics, clothing, chocolates, and more, at bargain prices. Alternatively, interested guests can visit the Terezín Ghetto Memorial on the way, a Nazi concentration camp from WWII, which promises an educational experience. Afterward, transfer back to Prague for the night.
Extra Dresden Culture & Shopping Tour: 70 Euro per person (transportation, guide).
Terezín Ghetto Memorial: 30 Euro per person (optional, included during Dresden tour).
Day 5 PRAGUE – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, transfer to the airport with your guide. Complete check-in procedures, baggage, and flight check-in. Depart for Istanbul on Pegasus flight PC302 at 16:20. Upon arrival at 19:55, end of our tour.
(For the March 18 group, return flight is on PC304 departing at 10:25 and arriving at 15:00.)