Duration
9 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Rome
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
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Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information sign with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.
WELCOME TO ROME!
Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer from the airport to your hotel. Information about the start of your tour will be provided in the afternoon or can be found on the informational signs at the hotel reception.
7:00 p.m. - Transfer to Via Cavour, a wonderful introduction to Rome. Here, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants offering Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisine. Afterward, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.
06:30 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll head to the Trastevere area. As we stroll through the narrow, cobbled streets of Trastevere, we’ll discover hidden gems like quaint medieval churches, unique shops, and vibrant local scenes. Many trattorias and osterias, brimming with Italian charm, are ready to serve you local dishes. You’ll also find restaurants offering Indian, Chinese, and other international cuisines in this lively area.
08:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel.
Scenery: Apennine Mountains and Tuscan vineyards.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the Florence tour involves walking.
08:00 a.m. - Depart from Rome, traveling through the Tiber Valley.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Florence, with our first stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a viewpoint with spectacular city views. Don’t forget your camera! We’ll then take a two-and-a-half-hour walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Straw Market, Piazza della Repubblica, and Palazzo Vecchio. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s historic markets and museums.
Florence offers a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international cuisine for dinner. After enjoying your meal, we’ll return to the hotel.
Scenery: We’ll cross the Apennines and the Po Valley.
08:15 a.m. - Departure from Florence, enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery along the way.
12:00 p.m. – Arrival in Venice at Tronchetto terminal. From there, we´ll take a boat across the Giudecca Canal to the island. Enjoy a guided tour around St. Mark’s Square. We´ll also visit the Murano Glass Factory to see a demonstration of traditional glassmaking techniques. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
07:30 p.m. - Return to the mainland and transfer to the hotel. We’ll be staying in the Mestre district.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Venice, crossing the Po Valley and traveling to Austria.
01:00 p.m. - Innsbruck. Arrival in the capital of the Austrian Tyrol, with time to stroll through its historic center and have lunch.
03:30 p.m. - Departure from Innsbruck after lunch. We’ll travel along a scenic road through the mountains.
05:00 p.m. - Kitzbühel. Take some time to explore this picturesque village, a famous ski resort where snow can be enjoyed for most of the year. We’ll provide a transfer to the hotel, with dinner included.
Note: If there are few travelers, we may take a train from Venice to Innsbruck.
Scenery: Fantastic scenery of the Alps with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, and forests. The journey includes a thrilling cable car ride and a lake cruise.
Note: We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the mountains and warm clothing to enjoy the views from the deck during the boat ride. Winter schedules may be adjusted to maximize daylight.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Kitzbühel. We’ll take the Steinplatte cable car ride up to the high mountains surrounding the alpine region with snow for nine months of the year, offering fantastic scenery. The incredible landscapes from the viewing platform and the dinosaur exhibition will create unforgettable memories.
10:00 a.m. - Departure from Steinplatte. We’ll continue exploring Austria through the mountains.
11:00 a.m. - Salzburg. We’ll arrive in the city of Mozart, nestled beneath the mighty castle and declared a World Heritage Site. Our guide will provide orientation, after which you´ll have free time to stroll and have lunch in the beautiful Renaissance and Baroque streets of the historic center.
01:30 p.m. - Departure from Salzburg. We’ll continue our journey along small roads, traveling through a scenic route in the Alps, passing by beautiful lakes and mountains.
02:30 p.m. - St. Wolfgang, a famous lakeside pilgrimage site in Austria.
03:15 p.m. - Departure from St. Wolfgang.
03:30 p.m. - Traunkirchen. Enjoy time to stroll through this charming town with its lovely churches and streets along the beautiful Traunsee Lake. Around 4:30 p.m., we’ll embark on a cruise through the mountains, where we´ll have the opportunity to see up to four castles along the lake.
05:30 p.m. – Gmunden. We’ll disembark and continue to the capital of Austria.
08:45 p.m. - Vienna.
Note: During the winter months, due to weather conditions and shorter days, the stop at St. Wolfgang may be canceled.
07:00 p.m. - In the evening, we’ll include a transfer to the Grinzing district, an old wine-growing village now part of the city, known for its traditional taverns. Enjoy free time to dine in the area.
09:30 p.m. - Return to the hotel.
Scenery: We’ll travel through the beautiful Pannonian Basin to the Hungarian capital.
Note: The currency of Hungary is the Forint. It is advisable to pay in local currency during your stay. If the group is very small, we may take the train.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Vienna, following the course of the Danube to Hungary. The trip to the capital will take just under three hours.
11:30 a.m. - Budapest. We’ll first visit Váci utca, one of the main pedestrian areas and probably the most famous and lively commercial street in the center of Budapest. Free time.
02:30 p.m. - After lunch, we’ll kick off our exploration of Budapest with a boat trip on the Danube River. The views of the city and its parliament from the river are breathtaking. Afterwards, we’ll embark on a three-hour guided tour of the "Queen of the Danube," where we’ll see the many bridges over the Danube, the district of Pest with its bustling commercial activity, Buda’s Old Town, and the Fisherman´s Bastion. After the tour, you’ll have free time to continue exploring the city before we return to the hotel.
In the evening, we’ll offer an optional outing to a Magyar show, with dinner included.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.