A few highlights of your journey Bratislava Bronzes
Treasures in Budapest
If you look carefully, you will notice that not everyone in Bratislava is made of flesh and blood. Some of the Slovakian capital’s most beloved citizens are cast in bronze. The most famous is Cumil, the Watcher, peeking out from a manhole in the street. There are others here and there; keep your eyes peeled!
The Town of Music
The fourth-largest city in Austria, Salzburg is known for its great beauty, and for being the setting for the musical and film, The Sound of Music. It is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose childhood home can still be seen. The baroque Old Town area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend a delightful day there on this itinerary.
A quick stroll from the dock in Budapest takes you to one of the city’s best marketplaces — the Great Market Hall, established in 1897. A variety of shopping stalls await you — supermarket and fishmongers in the basement, greengrocers and spice vendors on street level, and fine linens, knickknacks and delicious Hungarian treats like sausages and sweet pancakes on the floor above. A must-see.
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Sample Vienna’s Most Wanted
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Luckily, two delicious treats on your Vienna to-do list — the traditional Sachertorte and the city’s famous coffee — can be savored together. The original Sachertorte recipe has been a closely guarded Hotel Sacher secret since 1832, but most coffeehouses sell their own versions. Enjoy a cup of Viennese coffee and a sweet treat.
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Prague 3 NIGHTS—$699 PER PERSON
Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle and its palaces, churches and museums; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage in the Josefov Quarter and encounter history and culture in Wenceslas Square. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a Viking host.
Budapest 2 NIGHTS—$349 PER PERSON
Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its elegant boulevards, Parisian atmosphere and outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks of Margaret Island, discover the hidden medieval courtyards of the castle district and eat your fill of savory Hungarian cuisine. Two nights at the Hilton Budapest (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a Viking host.
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