Eastern Europe Singles Tour
40's - 50's and 60's + Singles Vacations
Prague - Vienna - Budapest
September 1 - September 10, 2023
$2795*
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit three beautiful and historic Eastern European Capitals. On this singles vacation explore castles, museums, stroll along rivers and visit historical sites dating back to the Roman Empire. Budapest, Vienna and Prague are among today's hottest travel destinations, and when you tour with Best Single Travel you will enjoy all their charm, beauty and culture with a group of friendly singles and solo travelers.
Eastern Europe Singles Vacation Itinerary
Vacation Day 1: Arrive Prague, Czech Republic
Upon arrival at the Prague Airport (Airport code - PRG - Remember you are flying home from Budapest (BUD)), you will board your shuttle and be transferred to our hotel; shuttles will be running through out the day. Meet your tour leader and group for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2: Prague
Our morning city tour of Prague includes highlights such as Prague Castle, Charles bridge, the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. See the statue of Saint Venceslas and the monument of Victims of the Communist Regime and walk the pedestrian street to admire the Powder Tower and the Municipal house. Discover the house "At Black Madonna“, the Estate Theatre where Amadeus Mozart premiered the opera Don Giovanni and the historical building of Charles University. Continue to the famous astronomical clock at Old Town Square. Then it is on to Prague Castle to visit the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Golden Lane and 
the beautiful Castle gardens.
After time for lunch we visit Wenceslas Square, one of the main city squares and the center of the business and cultural communities in Prague's New Town. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings.
Enjoy our Welcome Dinner together as we cruise along the river Vltava. Watch the sights of Prague go by while having a wonderful buffet dinner.
Vacation Day 3: Prague
After breakfast, we will tour the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), once the largest Jewish ghettos in Europe. Our guide will explain why Prague always had such a large Jewish ghetto and hear its story from medieval ages till the present day. Learn why the Prague Jewish cemetery is so extensive and why is it survived WWII. Visit Prague's oldest synagogue - the Old New Synagogue and get to know its story, as well as a story of the other synagogues - High Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue and Ceremonial Hall. Established in 1906, the Jewish Museum in Prague is one of the oldest Jewish museums in Europe. At the core of its 
collection are items from synagogues that had been demolished as a result of the clearance of the Prague Jewish ghetto.
An afternoon at leisure gives you the opportunity to take an optional tour to Terezin Concentration Camp, stroll the cobblestone streets of the Old City or visit a museum. Of course you can always shop the day away, don't forget to purchase your Czech Republic souvenir!
Vacation Day 4: Prague- Vienna, Austria
Today we check out of our Prague hotel and travel to Vienna, stopping on the way for a break and light snacks.
Upon arrival in Vienna, check in to our hotel and take a break for lunch before our afternoon city tour of Vienna begins. On our guided tour hear about Vienna and the most beautiful sights along the Ringstrasse – like the State Opera, Imperial Palace, City Hall, and Museums Quartier.
Vacation Day 5: Vienna
The highlight of Vienna is a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family. Enjoy a morning "Imperial Tour“ with audio guides - forty rooms including the magnificent Hall of ceremonies, the imposing Gobelin Salon with its exquisite Brussels tapestries. Schönbrunn is one of Europe's most beautiful Baroque complexes and has been in the possession of the Habsburgs since 1569. The palace and garden complex was created from 1696 onwards. Today, due to its historical significance, its unique layout and magnificent furnishings, the palace is a UNESCO World 
Heritage site.
This afternoon we visit the State Opera for a guided tour. Take a look behind the scenes of the world's largest repertory operation and discover what remains hidden from the evening opera-goer. During a our tour, you will learn a lot of interesting facts about the history of the house, its architecture and the opera business. From the foyer, we will walk up the grand staircase through the state rooms (Tea Salon, Marble Hall, Schwindfoyer, Gustav Mahler Hall) to the auditorium (with a view of the stage).
Tonight enjoy dinner at a restaurant in the sunny vineyards of Vienna.
Vacation Day 6: Vienna
Today we travel to an earlier century with a visit to Heiligenkreuz Abbey, Europe’s largest Cistercian Monastery. The Monastery lies behind protective walls and is less than half an hour’s drive from Vienna. With 900 years of uninterrupted history, Heiligenkreuz is both a tourist attraction and a deeply spiritual experience. The Cistercian monks gather several times a day to praise God by singing a Gregorian chant. On our tour we can listen and watch this medieval ritual, see the Romanesque nave and facade, the Gothic cloister, and the neo-Gothic high altar. There are also several Baroque paintings, tombs of four ruling dukes of the Babenbergs and a Trinity column and the Josefbrunnen fountain.
Vacation Day 7: - Vienna - Bratislava, Slovakia - Budapest, Hungary
After breakfast, we check-out and leave Vienna behind. It's a short drive to Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia and set along the Danube river, where we will meet our local guide for a short orientation tour of the Old Town. The charming Old Town is home to Bratislava Castle, a baroque-style hilltop fortress with sweeping city views. The Blue Church is decorated with colorful glazed tiles, and Medická záhrada park is dotted with sculptures. Then enjoy free time for photos and shopping before an included lunch.
Sit back and relax on our 3 1/2 hour drive to Budapest, where we check-in to our hotel and then have an included dinner.
Vacation Day 8 - Budapest, Hungary
On our morning tour of Budapest we will explore the most beautiful and interesting sights of Hungary's capital city. With the Danube River flowing by, the ring boulevards and the numerous eclectic and revival buildings, Budapest is rightly considered to be the pearl of Europe. Explore Buda and Pest with its wealth of historic monuments, linked by eight graceful bridges. Immerse yourself in Hungarian legends and culture and discover why Budapest is called ‘Paris of the East’. Matthias Church is one of the finest churches in Budapest, and the most unique churches in Europe. Located atop the Buda Castle hill, it has been serving the citizens of the Buda Castle Hill since 1015. Full of surprises, mysteries and treasures, the church has a breathtaking interior with colors inspired by orientalism and romantic historicism.
Budapest is not just the capital of Hungary, it is also known as "Spa City". The thermal spas in Budapest are some of the grandest baths in Europe and are renowned throughout the world for their therapeutic effects. Let's ease our aches and pains from all our touring by taking a swim in the thermal pool, soaking our bodies in the healing waters of the thermal springs and rejuvenate our bodies in three different saunas.
Vacation Day 9 - Budapest, Hungary
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Budapest on a Danube River cruise, taking in the landmarks and monuments on both shores and hear about the attractions you pass while sipping your favorite beverage along the way. Flowing through the heart of Budapest, the Danube River is the lifeline of the Hungarian capital, as well as its geographic center, separating the hilly Buda district on the west bank from the bustling Pest on the east bank. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure with free time for shopping or exploring.
Tonight we will share our Farewell Dinner in a typical Hungarian Wine Restaurant with a local folklore show.
Vacation Day 10 - Depart Budapest, Hungary
Departure From Budapest to the USA - Transfer from the hotel to the airport provided and included
Hotels
| Budapest - Lion's Garden Hotel | Vienna - Simm's Hotel | Prague - K & K Hotel |
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Dates: September 1 - 10, 2023
* 9 Nights Accommodations * Private Transportation
*The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel provides free roommate matching on all our vacations, so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone it is an additional $890 * International Airfare |
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