Germany, Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary: Imperial Cities Tour
9 days (Self drive)
munich - salzburg - vienna - budapest - prague - munich
Prague, Czech Republic
Join us as we embark on a journey through this fascinating country, where ancient castles, bustling markets, and scenic landscapes await at every turn.
ITINERARY & PRICES
Day 1 Munich
Arrival in Munich and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the city´s main attractions, concluding the tour at the Marienplatz square with its famous clock tower.
Day 2 Munich - Chiemsee - Berchtesgaden - Salzburg
Today leave for Salzburg. On the way stop at Lake Chiemsee, the „Sea of Bavaria“. Continue to the village of Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee, a short stop at this idyllic place nestled into majestic mountains. In the afternoon arrival in Salzburg, birthplace of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Walk through the city. Admire the gardens of Mirabell and enjoy the beautiful views of the fortress of Salzburg, the Cathedral and the Getreidegasse.
Day 3 Salzburg - Lake District - Melk - Krems - Vienna
After breakfast, trip to Vienna. Stop at the beautiful Lakes district of Salzburg. Continue to Melk where you visit the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, the most representative baroque monument of Austria. Boat trip along the most picturesque section of the Danube River. Disembark in Krems and continue the trip to Vienna, the grandiose capital of Austria.
Day 4 Vienna
In the morning sightseeing tour through the city of Vienna. Admire the Opera, the Hofburg Palace, the Heroes‘ Gate, the Parliament and the Town Hall. The afternoon is free at your leisure. In the evening you can attend a gala dinner accompanied by live classical music (not included).
Day 5 Vienna - Budapest
After breakfast, visit the Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Austrian imperial family. Afterwards, we continue the trip to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The Danube River divides the city into two parts: „Buda“ and „Pest“. In the afternoon, we visit the part „Buda“ the royal region of the city. Enjoy the view from Budapest‘s most impressive gazebo, Gellért Hill.
Day 6 Budapest
The day begins with a visit to the major attractions of the „Pest“ area, such as the Heroes‘ Square, the Opera House and the Basilica of St. Stephen. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 7 Budapest - Bratislava - Prague
Today drive from Budapest via Bratislava to Prague. After a walk through Bratislava’s city centre we continue towards Prague, the so-called city of the hundred towers.
Day 8 Prague
In the morning, enjoy a walk through the historic city center. Visit the Powder Tower and the Old Square, with its Astronomical Clock. We pass by Charles’s Bridge, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Prague Castle. Afternoon is free to enjoy the place. In the evening, enjoy a typical Czech dinner accompanied by a folkloric show.
Day 9 Prague - Munich
In the morning transfer from Prague to Munich. The tour ends at the airport.
Prices based on minimum of two person traveling;
Self Drive
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Jan 01 2026 Mar 31 2027 $2,909 per person $3,819
Private Tour option with guide
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Jan 01 2026 Mar 31 2027 $9,809 per person $10,719
Imperial Cities, 9 days
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Classic tour from/to Munich, private with guide or self-drive.
Your days
- Day 1 Arrive in Munich. Afternoon city tour ending at Marienplatz.
- Day 2 Lake Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden, then Salzburg and its old town.
- Day 3 Melk Abbey in the Wachau Valley, then Vienna.
- Day 4 Vienna city tour: the Opera, the Hofburg and the Ringstrasse.
- Day 5 Schönbrunn Palace, then to Budapest and the Buda Castle district.
- Day 6 Budapest's Pest side: Heroes' Square, the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica.
- Day 7 A walk through Bratislava, then on to Prague.
- Day 8 Prague's old town, Charles Bridge and castle, with a Czech dinner and folklore show.
- Day 9 Return to Munich airport.
Private tour includes
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
- Transport by car or minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Visits and excursions as listed
- Admission to Melk Abbey and Schönbrunn Palace
- Typical Czech dinner with a folklore show in Prague
Self-drive includes
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
- Economy-category rental car with A/C and unlimited mileage
- Mandatory car insurance
Not included on self-drive: fuel, parking, guides and entrance fees, GPS, winter tires, child seats and the motorway vignette. Drivers must present a physical national and international driver's license and a credit card in the driver's name.
Prices in US dollars per person, based on a minimum of 2 travellers. Single occupancy is the per-person price for a traveller in their own room within a booking of 2 or more. Daily departures, Jan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2028, subject to availability. International airfare not included. Private tours for 4 or 6 travellers are priced lower, so ask us for a quote.
Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone supplement.
INCLUSIONS - For Self-Drive option (without guide)
. Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels
. Economy-category rental car
. Unlimited mileages, A/C
. Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)
Important: National and international driver's license must be presented in physical form (not digital). The credit card must be in the driver's name. Virtual cards and debit cards are not accepted.
INCLUSIONS - For private tour option (with guide)
. Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels
. Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour.
. English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour.
. Visits and excursions as mentioned
. Admission to the Melk Abbey and the castle of Schönbrunn
. Boat trip on the river Danube( only pos sible mid April till end of October)
. Typical Czech dinner accompanied by a folkloric show in Prague
EXCLUSIONS
• Gas, parkings, speeding fines, winter tires, gps, child seat, Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.
