# 7-Day Central Europe Grand Loop Tour: Prague, Budapest, Vienna & Swiss Alps

Tour in EU — Frankfurt → Lucerne.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Frankfurt → Lucerne
- Duration: 7.00 day
- Price from: $797.01
- Rating: 4.50 / 5 (11 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10563

## Summary

• Grand Loop Route: Travel through Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, and Switzerland in 7 days • Capital Highlights: See Prague, Budapest, and Vienna with historic squares, castles, and riverside views • Alpine & Lake Views: Visit Hallstatt, Lucerne, Lake Zurich, Rhine Falls, and Lake Titisee • Easy Group Travel: Flexible City Boarding/Drop-off Options,guaranteed departures and free room sharing

## Categories

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## Itinerary

### Day 1: [Mon.] Frankfurt (392 km)- Karlovy Vary (127 km) - Prague

In the morning, we will depart from Frankfurt and cross into Czech Republic in the afternoon. Upon arrival, our first stop is the Land of Spas - Karlovy Vary, where you can see ubiquitous springs and splendid Baroque building. It was built by King Charles IV of Bohemia in 1370. As the most famous and biggest Spa Resort in Czech Republic, you will not only have the chance to admire exquisite buildings, but also savor the mineral water with therapeutic magic. After that, we will head to the capital of Czech Republic. At sunset, we will arrive at one of the most ancient cities in Eastern Europe - Prague, a beautiful medieval treasure nestling along the Vltava River. We then head to the hotel. Estimated drop-off point: Time: Around 19:00 Location: Prague Central Station (Praha Hlavní Nádraží) Address: Wilsonova 8, Prague 2, Czech Republic

### Day 2: [Tue.] Prague (328 km) - Bratislava

In the morning, we will travel to president house and municipal building - the medieval Karlstejn Castle , which was the spectacular imperial garden in the past. The nearby St. Vitus Cathedral was built at the beginning of 10th century, witnessing the vicissitude of Prague. Next, we will head to famous Golden Lane, where numerous goldsmiths gathered together to produce exquisite golden jewelries in the past. Along the way, we will pass the Vltava River through the Charles Bridge and arrive at the old municipal center. On the top of Prague Clock Tower , there are Astronomical Clock and Portraits of the Twelve Apostles , which accurately manifest the Astronomical Calendar. The square in front of it is a historic place for assembly and uprising. Wandering around the intricate yet interconnected streets, you will feel the quaintness of this city. In the afternoon, we will leave from Prague for Hungary and stay at the capital of Slovakia - Bratislava in the evening. Estimated drop-off point: Time: Around 15:00 Location: Prague Central Station (Praha Hlavní Nádraží) Address: Wilsonova 8, Prague 2, Czech Republic

### Day 3: [Wed.] Bratislava(200 km) - Budapest

In the morning, our first stop is Budapest, the capital of Hungary. After arrival, we will travel this interesting city. Separated by the Danube, the west part is called as Buda and the east part Pest. It is highly hailed as the Pearl of Danube and Paris of Eastern Europe. There are a plenty of eye-catching tourist attractions：Heroes's Square that memorizes the founding of Hungary and the The Union of the Magyars, Parliament Building, Elizabeth Bridge, Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church which witness the coronation of successive kings. Excitingly, we can enjoy a panoramic view of Budapest from Castle Hill . Time permitting, guide will recommend a must-try optional outing to you- Budapest Donau River Cruise that enables you to travel along the Danube and admire the picturesque Budapest's scenery along the river. Estimated drop-off point: Time: Around 18:00 Location: Budapest Keleti Railway Station (Budapest Keleti Pályaudvar) Address: Kerepesi út 2–4, 1087 Budapest, Hungary

### Day 4: [Thu.] Budapest(243 km) - Vienna

Complimentary Offer: one-hour city walk in Vienna, accompanied by a local tour guide, to explore the local musical elements.. In the morning, we will head to Austria and then arrive at its capital Vienna. Our first stop is the famous Schonbrunn Palace , which is also known as the Palace of the Beautiful Spring. Empress Maria Theresa once commanded to expand this splendid Baroque Palace during the Golden Age of Autro-Hungarian Empire. The statues and fountains are aesthetically complementary and harmonious in the endless imperial garden, demonstrating the grandeur and refulgence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire . After that, we will stroll along the Ringstrasse and visit magnificent buildings, such as Greek Temple-style Parliament Building, splendid Hofburg Palace, grand Heroes's Square and stately Vienna State Opera. In the municipal park, we can pay our homage to the statue of The Waltz King Johann Strauss II and recall his legendary stories. The St. Stephen's Cathedral and prosperous shopping districts are also eye-catching and appealing. Vienna is internationally hailed as the City of Music and renowned for its melodious Waltz . If you are interested in the waltz music ball, tour guide will be pleased to arrange this optional outing for you. *City walk reminder: As this activity is physically demanding, we advise you to wear comfortable sneakers and baggy garments; if it is disrupted by force majeure (such as bad weather, traffic restriction, or strike), we will have the right to temporarily cancel this activity and all tourist attractions are not available for the tourists. Schönbrunn Palace tickets must be pre-booked: https://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/tickets-and-prices/all-tickets-tours (Recommended entry time: 13:30–14:00; ticket booking service available under upgrade options). Estimated drop-off point: Time: Around 19:00 Location: Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria

### Day 5: [Fri.] Vienna (270 km) - Hallstatt (167 km)- Munich

In the morning, we will depart for the most astonishingly beautiful town in the world - Hallstatt . Surrounded by the spectacular Alps and limpid lake, it will give you wonderland-like experience. This fairyland is also a landmark of Austria. Following by that, we will head to Munich to start our journey in Germany. We can visit the Maria-Theresien-Platz or savor a cup of German beer in famous breweries. Estimated drop-off point: Time: Around 18:45 Location: Bavarian State Opera Parking Spot Address: Max-Joseph-Platz 2, 80539 Munich, Germany

### Day 6: [Sat.] Munich (238 km) - Vaduz (165 km) - Mt. Titlis (35 km) - Lucerne(52 km) - Zurich

In the morning, we will travel along the mountain highway to visit the Garden of Earth- Switzerland. Before embarking on our journey toward Switzerland, we will temporarily visit Vaduz, the capital of small European country Liechtenstein. This pocket-sized country is famous for its spectacular and awe-inspiring landscape of the Alps, wholesome hiking trails and exquisite stamps. After that, the tourist coach will take us traveling along the formidable mountains and arrive at the central region of Switzerland - Innsbruck Mountains, where we will start our snow-themed tour. Then, we will take cable cars to sightsee the snow-covered Mt Titlis , with an elevation of more than 3,000 meters. Approximately 45 minutes later, we will reach the peak of it and start our thrilling adventure: visiting ice caves, strolling along ice platforms and admiring magnificent glaciers. The restaurant at the summit is also a wonderful place for lunch and sightseeing. After our snow-themed tour, we will visit the picturesque Lucerne City and admire the Lion Monument, a grand cliffside monument which is built to commend the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss People. If you want to collect special souvenirs, we highly recommend you to shop in local quaint streets, where you can find wonderful souvenirs and specialties such as chocolate, or you can visit local watch shop for renowned Swiss Watch . Estimated drop-off point: Time: 19:30 Location: Schwanenplatz 5, 6004 Lucerne, Switzerland

### Day 7: [Sun.] Zurich (47 km)- Rhine Falls (67 km ) - Titisee (303 km) - Frankfurt

In the morning, we will temporarily visit the largest urban city as well as financial center of Switzerland - Zurich and go to Vltava River for photos. Then, we will head to Schaffhausen to admire the magnificent and boisterous Rhine Falls . As the largest fall in Western Europe, its sound is like the thundering of thousands of horses running across a narrow river. After admiring this uncanny workmanship of nature, we will travel along the Swiss mountain roads and cross into the Black Forest Region, whose name stems from its luxuriant and dark green forest. Next, we will explore into the forest and find the Titisee Lake. This famous lake is a tranquil and beautiful resort as well as the birthplace of Cuckoo Clocks . If you like, you can buy this interesting clock at nearby stores. What's more, in our schedule, we will invite workers to introduce how to make a Cuckoo Clock. In the noon, you can have delicious Pork Knuckle Lunch or savor an authentic Black Forest Cake in the nearby restaurant while admiring the tranquil and picturesque lake view. After our tour, we will drive to Frankfurt. Estimated drop-off point: Time: 09:00 — Zurich Central Station, Bahnhofplatz 15, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland Time: 19:00 — Frankfurt Central Station, Am Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

## Guide languages

Chinese Live, English Live

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