Walk cobbled lanes into the Castle District (Hradcany) for sweeping city panoramas and the soaring spires of St Vitus Cathedral. Descend toward the Vltava to gaze along the statues of the Charles Bridge, where street musicians and painters animate the scene.

Hear tales of Bohemian kings, defenestrations and literary greats as you pass Old Town Square. Gothic towers, Baroque domes and café-lined alleys create a fairytale canvas that rewards every turn with another postcard view.

Join a guided panoramic tour along Vienna’s grand Ringstrasse, passing imperial showpieces like the MuseumsQuartier, Parliament and Hofburg’s Heldenplatz. Glide by the State Opera House and elegant cafés where waltz rhythms once set the city’s pace.

Unpacked by your guide, this 19th-century boulevard reveals how the Habsburgs replaced medieval walls with prestige architecture. Spot the needle-like spire of St Stephen’s Cathedral rising above the rooftops as Vienna’s layered history comes into focus.

Wander the formal avenues of Schonbrunn Palace gardens, where clipped hedges, Neptune Fountain spray and citrus scents frame the yellow Rococo facade. Climb toward the Gloriette hill for far-reaching city views and classic Viennese photo angles.

Hear stories of Habsburg court life, from Maria Theresa’s reforms to imperial summer rituals. The palace grounds distill centuries of power and taste into a serene, walkable landscape that still hums with courtly elegance.

Step into Vienna’s playful side at the Prater Fairground, where retro carousels, carnival booths and neon-lit midways meet leafy parkland. Stroll the avenues and take in the nostalgic atmosphere that has charmed locals for generations.

See the iconic Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel), turning since 1897 and immortalised in classic cinema. Entry to the park is free; rides and attractions are available at your discretion, offering skyline views and old-world thrills.

Dive into the energy of Sziget Festival with your included 3-day pass on the Danube’s Óbuda Island. Stages pulse with global headliners, emerging acts and world music while art zones and chillout spaces shape the festival’s laid-back rhythm.

Embrace the festival’s Island of Freedom spirit among riverside breezes, performance art and pop-up installations. From dusk lightshows to sunrise DJ sets, this immersive cultural gathering blends music, creativity and community on a city-within-a-city scale.

Join a historical walking tour that connects Prussian boulevards with memorials to the twentieth century. Trace the path from imperial facades to the tensions of a divided city, guided by stories that bring the streets to life.

Pause by the Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Wall and sites linked to resistance and remembrance. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for context seekers and history fans.

Explore the city’s creative undercurrent on a street art scene walk through Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Decode stencils, murals and paste-ups that comment on politics, identity and nightlife in Europe’s urban art capital.

Learn how post-reunification spaces fostered collectives, legal walls and pop-up galleries, with candid insights from your guide. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, perfect for fans of subculture and color-splashed photography.

Taste Prague’s heartier side at a traditional Czech evening with live folk music. Expect platters of dumplings, roast meats and rich gravies alongside crisp local lagers, all served in a warm tavern setting.

Toast the rhythms of Bohemia and Moravia as dancers and musicians share regional stories between songs. This optional cultural dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour, a flavoursome counterpart to the city’s Gothic silhouettes.

Step inside the Sedlec Ossuary to witness a chapel whose chandeliers, chalices and heraldry are crafted from human bones. This haunting artwork transforms mortality into a stark, contemplative aesthetic.

As part of your time in Kutná Hora, learn how plague-era burials and monastic care led to today’s macabre display, including the famous chandelier of skulls and femurs. This visit is optional, at additional cost, and bookable on tour.

Settle into gilded salons for a Mozart and Strauss concert performed by chamber musicians and singers. Waltzes, arias and brisk polkas unfold in glittering acoustics that flatter every note.

Immerse in Habsburg elegance as candlelit décor and period costumes evoke the golden age of Vienna’s music. This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour, an ode to the city’s undimmed waltz tradition.

Cruise the Danube past the Gothic spires of the Parliament Building, the royal terraces of Buda Castle and the graceful arches of the Chain Bridge, while enjoying lunch on board.

Hear stories of Ottoman sieges, Habsburg grandeur and 20th-century upheaval as riverbanks drift by. This optional sightseeing cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing Budapest’s skyline with relaxed, photo-ready vantage points.

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)

• Budapest: Yes! This trips includes a 3-day ticket to Sziget Festival – plus an awesome group of people to experience it with.

• Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. 
• Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
• Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
• Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
• Kutna Hora: We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies).
• Vienna: Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go. 
• Vienna: Time to dial up the fun! We’ll visit Prater Fair Ground in Vienna’s most iconic district. You’ll also have the chance to see the Riesenrad – the Giant Ferris Wheel. Entry is free, and you’re free to get tickets to any rides you want!
• Budapest: Visit one of the biggest and most famous festivals in Europe. Your 3-day ticket is included in the cost of the trip, so go ahead and bask in those legendary musical vibes – keeping your eyes peeled for your fave artists too.

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Explore Berlin on a city-wide orientation to see the green sweep of Tiergarten, lively Alexanderplatz and the solemn Soviet War Memorial. Pause for photos at the Brandenburg Gate and the glass dome of the Reichstag before tracing the line where a city was once divided.

Walk a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, now the world’s longest open-air mural. Powerful artworks and political slogans turn Cold War concrete into a vivid lesson in resilience and creative freedom.

Stroll Dresden’s historic core to admire the sculpted courtyards of the Zwinger Palace, the stately Royal Residence and the riverside Semperoper. The skyline is crowned by the graceful dome of the Frauenkirche, once a ruin and now a beacon over the Elbe.

Learn how the city’s landmarks were meticulously rebuilt after the WWII bombings, stone by stone. Ornate facades, porcelain clock carillons and elegant squares reveal a Baroque treasure that rose from ashes with quiet determination.