1st DAY ISTANBUL - PRAG
At Sabiha Gökçen Airport, be ready 3 hours before your flight. Depart for Prague with scheduled flights by Pegasus Airlines. Upon our arrival in Prague, we will proceed with a panoramic city tour with our private vehicle. During the Prague city tour, we will see the Prime Minister's Office, Charles Bridge, Rudolfinum, National Museum, National Theatre, and Wenceslas Square panoramically, followed by a transfer to our hotel for check-in and settling into our rooms.
Guests interested may participate in the extra scheduled "Wonders of Prague" tour.
Wonders of Prague Tour – (Per Person 40 Euro)
In the Wonders of Prague tour, our first stop will be the Strahov Monastery and Library, famous for its magnificent frescos and rich collections; then we will visit the monumental Černin Palace, which hosts the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the famous Loreto Church with its treasures. Next, we will see the elegant Tuscany Palace, the baroque-style Schwarzenberg Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace, which is the center of the archdiocese. At the heart of our tour lies Prague Castle, the symbol of the city: here, we will explore St. Vitus Cathedral with its impressive stained glass, the St. George Monastery and Basilica dating back to the 10th century, the fairy-tale Golden Lane with its colorful houses, the elegant Rosenberg Palace, and the Lobkowicz Palace, known for its noble collections. After passing through the magnificent Black Tower, which symbolizes the castle's defense line, we will descend to Malostranskaya and continue our walking city tour, which includes the Prime Minister's Office/Parliament, Rudolfinum, Kafka Museum, Charles Bridge, Karlova Street, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, Paris Street, Mustek, and Wenceslas Square. This enchanting walk allows us to experience Prague's artistic and historical heritage spanning centuries. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
2nd DAY PRAG
After breakfast at our hotel, guests interested may participate in the extra scheduled all-day Karlovy Vary tour.
Karlovy Vary Tour- (Per Person 70 Euro)
Located about 2 hours away, Karlovy Vary is a world-renowned thermal area founded in 1358 by Charles IV. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was the most popular destination for European high society and statesmen. We will see the thermal springs from where 12 different thermal waters emerge. After this, we will visit the hotel where MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATÜRK stayed in 1918, as well as the homes of Dvorak, Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, Tsar Peter I of Russia, and Pushkin, then after giving free time we will regroup at a time determined by our guide and transfer back to our hotel in Prague.
Guests may also participate in the extra scheduled Czech Night tour.
Czech Night (Per Person 70 Euro)
During this tour, you will enjoy a delightful evening amid Czech music, a local folk dance show, along with a delicious menu of Czech cuisine.
3rd DAY PRAG – BUDAPEST
After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out and depart for Budapest. Along the way, we will stop in the city of Bratislava. (This tour will be offered to our valued guests free of charge instead of 45 Euro.) During our city tour here, we will see the Marton Church and the Jewish monument, after which we will visit the Mozart House, Michael's Gate, Franz Liszt's House, the Old Parliament Building, Matthias University, and the old Town Hall, and we will view the 'Roland Statue' in the main square, as well as Bratislava's lucky symbol statue, Cumil, Schöne Naci, and the National Theatre Building. After spending some free time at Hvezdoslav Square, we will leave Bratislava and continue our journey to Budapest. Upon arrival, we will begin our city tour in Budapest.
Among the sights we will see are Heroes' Square, Octagon Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, Andrassy Avenue, and the Opera House, followed by a transfer to our hotel and check-in.
Guests interested may participate in the extra scheduled Boat Tour.
Boat Tour – (Per Person 35 Euro)
During this approximately 1-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to see and photograph important landmarks along the Danube River in Budapest, such as Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Gellért Hill, and Margaret Island.
4th DAY BUDAPEST
After breakfast at our hotel, guests interested may participate in the extra scheduled Esztergom & Sturovo & Szentendre tour.
Esztergom & Sturovo & Szentendre Tour – (Per Person 70 Euro)
In Esztergom, Hungary’s first capital, we will first visit the largest church in Hungary, the Esztergom Basilica. From the hill where the basilica is located, we will take panoramic photos of the Danube River and Slovakia, and then visit the city of Sturovo located across the river in Slovakia. Next, we will head to Szentendre via Visegrad. Szentendre, known as the artists' village, reflects the typical atmosphere of Mediterranean towns with its narrow, winding streets and architecture. Today, Szentendre is an area where Budapest residents have their summer homes. You can stroll and shop in the charming narrow streets of one of Hungary's top tourist attractions. After our tour, we will return to our hotel in Budapest.
Guests may also participate in the extra scheduled Gypsy Night tour.
Gypsy Night (Per Person 65 Euro)
During this tour, you will enjoy a delightful evening with Gypsy music, a local folk dance show, accompanied by a delicious menu featuring Hungarian cuisine.
5th DAY BUDAPEST – ISTANBUL
After breakfast and checking out of our rooms in the morning, we will have free time until our transfer. Guests interested may participate in the extra scheduled Budapest Wonders tour.
Budapest Wonders Tour – (Per Person 40 Euro)
During this tour, we will first head to the Castle District. We will see Lord Street, Vienna Gate, Fisherman's Bastion, Nagy Csarnok covered market, Vörösmarty Square, and the Parliament Building among other sights.
At the designated time by our guide, we will meet for our transfer to Budapest Airport. After check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on a scheduled flight by Pegasus Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul marks the end of our tour.