The aroma of dark roasted Viennese coffee hangs thick in the air as you tread cobblestone alleyways and bask in the elegant architecture and old world cafes in the most magnificent cities in Eastern Europe.
Find yourself in Budapest, capital of Hungary, where you’ll set out with a private guide, discovering the historic castle district (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the impressive view looking out from the towers of Fishermen’s Bastion. Once in Vienna, visit the impressive showrooms of Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace – the former summer residence of the Habsburg family – and the magnificent buildings that line the Ringstrasse including the State Opera House, Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History Museum. En route to Prague, you'll stop for a guided visit of scenic Czesky Krumlov, its old town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Roam the courtyards of the world’s oldest ancient castle in Prague, marvel at the soaring towers of St. Vitus Cathedral, and watch as the setting sun casts long shadows over the labyrinth of the Old Town’s ancient alleyways. Your team of expert guides will take you inside Vienna’s burgeoning contemporary arts scene, reveal rare views over Budapest and the Danube, and tell the colorful stories of Prague’s medieval past. All the while, you’ll rest your head in a premium collection of hotels that have been carefully selected for their central locations and elegant ambiance. ... Show More »
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To ensure a seamless arrival experience, your English-speaking private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle. The driver will assist with the check-in process and go through the welcome package documents, your itinerary and answer any questions you have.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: Prestige Hotel BudapestSituated in the heart of the city center, the Prestige Hotel Budapest is an epitome of class and elegance. Occupying a recently reconstructed 19th century town house, this luxurious hotel brings back the memories of an era when this magnificent city flourished with culture, grandiosity, innovation, and bohemian lifestyle. The hotel’s rooms are splendidly equipped with designer furniture, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, along with hand-painted English silk wallpapers, and they are sure to dazzle you from the moment you step in. To top it all off, the hotel has joined forces with a Michelin-starred Costes Downtown restaurant to provide its guests with unforgettable, world-class culinary experiences. The magnificent architecture of the Prestige Budapest Hotel, along with its lavishly decorated rooms and fine dining options make up an unparalleled environment to unwind after a day of exploring the numerous attractions of Budapest.
Hungarian cuisine is a multi-faceted creation - a long tradition of rich comfort foods, and innovative techniques with French influence using local ingredients. Meet with your private driver and English-speaking guide for a gourmet tasting experience at the Hold Street Market Hall for the best of Hungary's gastronomy.
Experience the traditional cuisine of Hungary from some of the best internationally acknowledged chefs of the country, for example, the Michelin star chef Tamás Széll. The food tasting takes place in the most gorgeous and modern market in the city center.
The downtown Hold Street Market Hall is the hub for traditional Hungarian and international cuisine, with high-quality ingredients and the expertise of world-famous Hungarian chefs found on every corner. The gastro and gourmet market is the home to the most innovative kitchens of the capital, featuring Michelin star chefs, and also welcomes farmers who offer their local products and serves as one of the fanciest sites of Budapest.
Start with the first course at MoszkvaTéЯ Bistro, a luxurious setting named after a former popular public gathering place in Budapest that fills a gastronomic and spiritual gap in the city. Taste a terrine of locally bred fish and a popular duck liver dish served with a glass of Hungaria Grande Cuvée sparkling wine.
Continue to "The Chef's Street", a downtown marketplace that offers a high-end interpretation of traditional Hungarian food. Serving rustic local meals fused with high-quality ingredients and prepared with Michelin star standard expertise, dine on a choice of traditional Hungarian ratatouille or the 'Hortobágy' style pancake with meat, paired with a glass of Kadarka wine or a rosé spritzer.
End with a dessert at Stand 25 Bistro, a project of Hungary's most famous fine dining chef, 2016 Bocuse d'Or European Champion Tamás Széll. Originally known for his work at the Michelin one-star Onyx restaurant, the mission of Stand 25 Bistro is to present perfect traditional Hungarian meals using only fresh local ingredients and a fresh approach. The market tasting tour finishes here with the unique Hungarian ‘Somlói’ style sponge cake paired with the 'wine of kings, king of wines', Tokaji aszú wine.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please advise at time of booking if there are any restrictions that must be considered.
Overlooking the Danube river in the heart of Buda’s Castle District, the neighboring sites of Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion are two of Budapest’s most iconic historic buildings. With your private guide, spend a half day discovering the breathtaking architecture and mesmerizing views of the city. Also known as the Church of Our Lady of Buda, the Roman Catholic Matthias Church was originally constructed in 1015, although the current Gothic style structure dates to the second half of the 14th century. During the 150-year period of Turkish occupation, it served as the city’s main mosque. Named after King Matthias Corvinus, the church was later restored with heavy Baroque influence after the years of Turkish rule. Continue next door to Fisherman’s Bastion, constructed between 1895 and 1902. The seven towers of the bastion represent the seven Magyar tribes that originally settled in the Carpathian Basin in 895, and the terrace’s neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque design features impressive towers, colonnades, and embrasures. The towers offer sweeping vistas over the city and the Danube and are a popular choice for panoramic photos overlooking the Danube.
Entrance fees to Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion are included.
Accommodation: Prestige Hotel BudapestMeet your guide for a train station transfer with a private vehicle.
Enjoy the scenic train ride from Budapest to Vienna. The trip duration averages around 3 hours.
Enjoy your private train station transfer to your hotel with vehicle, English speaking driver, and assistant. For your added comfort, an English speaking assistant will help you to check in to your hotel and walk you through the welcome package documents, your itinerary and answer your questions.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: KaiserhofThe Kaiserhof, part of the Best Western Premier brand, is centrally located on a quiet side street in the historic heart of Vienna. Here, you are only a short walk away from the Vienna State Opera, the Ringstraße, the Naschmarkt market, and the luxury shops of the Kärntner Straße and Ringstraßen Galerien mall. In their traditionally appointed rooms, you will experience the historic feeling of imperial Vienna to the fullest. The Kaiserhof’s harmonious blend of tradition and modern comfort is accompanied by a fresh, vibrant styling, while everywhere you look, you will be reminded of Vienna’s glorious history. Have a classic Viennese breakfast of Kipferl and coffee, or choose from among numerous other delicacies. Guests of the Keiserhof’s may make use of their private wellness facilities, which include a fitness room, steam bath, sauna, and a solarium.
Today, you will spend an enjoyable 6 hours with a private tour guide, driver, and vehicle, exploring the city of Vienna. This tour will provide you with an overall impression of the most significant sights of the city. Along the Ringstrasse, admire numerous magnificent buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quarter, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg, the Parliament, City Hall and the Burgtheater. The highlight of the tour will be a grand tour of as many as 40 rooms of the stunning Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg family.
Accommodation: KaiserhofEnjoy a private transfer from Vienna to Prague with a 3-hour stop in Cesky Krumlov with a local guide. You will visit the old town of Cesky Krumlov with its charming, narrow streets and its natural center of Concord Square. Over the fabled Barber´s Bridge, you will enter Latran, a medieval settlement around the castle. The tour will conclude at the Red Gate (the main castle area entrance). Afterward, you will continue your transfer to Prague.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel BohemiaA traditional Prague hotel, the Grand Hotel Bohemia offers lovely accommodations in its 79 state-of-the-art guest rooms. The hotel is located in the center of Prague, in the very heart of the Old Town quarter, making it a perfect starting point for your exploration of Prague's historical landmarks. The hotel occupies a beautiful 1920s' building and it is sure to enchant guests with its distinctive atmosphere. The on-site restaurant serves up a delicious selection of seasonal dishes. Blending the contemporary guest room design with the essence of the old times, the Grand Hotel Bohemia creates a perfect setting for an unforgettable stay in Prague.
Discover Prague on a private half-day city tour. Your guide and driver will show you the town's famous sights providing you with insight knowledge and information about this old city. View the Golden Prague's historic monuments - the State Opera, the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, Charles Square, and Prague Castle. Take a walk around the castle’s courtyards to view the grand St. Vitus Cathedral. Your private guide will take you across the Vltava River to the Old Town, St. Nicholas Church, the Týn Cathedral, and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel BohemiaA transfer between the airport and the city or your hotel with a private vehicle and driver is provided.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard)Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.
Situated in the heart of the city center, the Prestige Hotel Budapest is an epitome of class and elegance. Occupying a recently reconstructed 19th century town house, this luxurious hotel brings back the memories of an era when this magnificent city flourished with culture, grandiosity, innovation, and bohemian lifestyle. The hotel’s rooms are splendidly equipped with designer furniture, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, along with hand-painted English silk wallpapers, and they are sure to dazzle you from the moment you step in. To top it all off, the hotel has joined forces with a Michelin-starred Costes Downtown restaurant to provide its guests with unforgettable, world-class culinary experiences. The magnificent architecture of the Prestige Budapest Hotel, along with its lavishly decorated rooms and fine dining options make up an unparalleled environment to unwind after a day of exploring the numerous attractions of Budapest.
The Kaiserhof, part of the Best Western Premier brand, is centrally located on a quiet side street in the historic heart of Vienna. Here, you are only a short walk away from the Vienna State Opera, the Ringstraße, the Naschmarkt market, and the luxury shops of the Kärntner Straße and Ringstraßen Galerien mall. In their traditionally appointed rooms, you will experience the historic feeling of imperial Vienna to the fullest. The Kaiserhof’s harmonious blend of tradition and modern comfort is accompanied by a fresh, vibrant styling, while everywhere you look, you will be reminded of Vienna’s glorious history. Have a classic Viennese breakfast of Kipferl and coffee, or choose from among numerous other delicacies. Guests of the Keiserhof’s may make use of their private wellness facilities, which include a fitness room, steam bath, sauna, and a solarium.
A traditional Prague hotel, the Grand Hotel Bohemia offers lovely accommodations in its 79 state-of-the-art guest rooms. The hotel is located in the center of Prague, in the very heart of the Old Town quarter, making it a perfect starting point for your exploration of Prague's historical landmarks. The hotel occupies a beautiful 1920s' building and it is sure to enchant guests with its distinctive atmosphere. The on-site restaurant serves up a delicious selection of seasonal dishes. Blending the contemporary guest room design with the essence of the old times, the Grand Hotel Bohemia creates a perfect setting for an unforgettable stay in Prague.
Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.
Fantastic tour that met all our special requests! Our anniversary celebration was perfect! Our grandchildren made so many memories from playing in the fields of the farm to sailing through the fjords and eating desserts at all the bakeries! A marvellous intergenerational experience!
Thank you to Daniel for making our family’s trip to Greece so enjoyable and memorable. We asked him for an “Instagram” worthy trip, and he delivered! The hotels on the islands were stunning, and our private tour guides at each stop easily accommodated our individual wishes. Our trip was the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration.
I cannot tell you how impressed we were with your services. Everything from the drivers to the hotels to guides was five stars! We never had to wait in line and were treated like royalty. I highly recommend the private boat ride/tour to Capri. It was fabulous! We had never been to Italy and left feeling like we learned so much. We fell in love with the people and culture. We cannot wait to have Kensington book our next adventure.
It was the first time we have used a company of this nature to manage our bookings. Most often I book my rooms, and tours, but after this experience, I would definetely use Kensington again for a trip of this type. Our Destination truly supported us and allowed us to make changes until the plan was just perfect for us. This truly showed when we were in country and everthing went off perfectly. I was worried to have other book items on my families behalf seeing as we were traveling with kids (age 8 and 10), but I feel our destination Expert did take that into account and it was perfect.
I cannot tell you how impressed we were with your services. Everything from the drivers to the hotels to guides was 5 stars! We never had to wait in line and were treated like royalty. I highly recommend the private boat ride/tour to Capri. It was fabulous! We had never been to Italy and left feeling like we learned so much. We fell in love with the people and culture. We cannot wait to have Kensington book our next adventure.
This was the first time we have used a company of this nature to manage our bookings. Most often I book my own rooms, and tours, but after this experience I would definetely use Kensington again for a trip of this type. Our Destination truly supported us and allowed us to make changes until the plan was just perfect for us. This truly showed when we were in country and everthing went off perfectly. I was worried to have other book items on my families behalf seeing as we were traveling with kids (age 8 and 10) but I feel our destination Expert did take that into account and it was perfect.
There is so much to say about this amazing family trip to northern Spain we just came home from, but in short, the trip was even more than we could have hoped for - From the planning to the tour guides, drivers and accommodations our needs were met and in most cases surpassed. There is no way the trip could have been as successful without the help of Maryanne from Kensington Tours and her team.
Our Iceland trip was fantastic. From planning with Melissa (many times over until we had it right) to being greeted in Iceland and all of the wonderful tours we took, we had a fabulous time. Our guide, Sigga, was excellent. She guided us, told us tales of Iceland, was extremely accommodating with my elderly mom. We enjoyed being with her very much. Inke, our guide to the glacier, was also wonderful. We had a great time and felt Kensington did a fabulous job. Thanks!
The trip overall was amazing and all the activities and travel plans went so very smoothly. Our whole familiy really enjoyed every day of the trip. Patrick McCallion, the expert from your agency who helped us, was awesome! He not only set up everything perfectly for us but helped us with reservations for dinners at fine dining places and answered many questions we had in advance. We did leave our glasses in the van at one point in Barcelona and had to contact the local agent who quickly retrieved the glasses for us without any problem. We highly recommend this agency given the quality of the experience, the smoothness of the itinerary, and the flexibility to tailored the experience to our needs. Thank
This was our 6th Kensington tour. We have gone as a couple on trips and taken our children sometimes to destinations all over the world. We have never been disappointed and have had the most personal and professional service. We would not even consider using anyone else. Thank you Alania for everything! Our most recent trip to Russia and Scandinavia was fabulous and perfectly planned!
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