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Vienna and Budapest - neighbouring capitals within reach
THE NEIGHBOURING CAPITALS WITHIN REACH
- In short - VIENNA - the capital of Austria
As a European city that combines beauty and charm with culture, style and sophistication, Vienna is sure to impress even the most discerning first-time visitor. Mixing the traditional elegance of "Central-Europe" with all the necessities of modern twenty-first-century living, it's a thoroughly cosmopolitan city that offers a friendly, laid back atmosphere, ornate buildings, funky nightspots, wondrous Viennese coffeehouses and more history than you can shake a stick at!
So much so that reminders of Vienna's imperialist past, having once been the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, are never far away. Take a stroll around the Hofburg castle, Schönbrunn palace or Spanische Reitschule (Spanish Riding School) and you'll realise just how powerful, imposing and far reaching the Habsburg's influence really was.
You can still tour many of the city's major sights on a romantic horse-drawn carriage including the guide-driver!
Startpoint: Bratislava
Duration: 8 hours
One-day tour into the beautiful city on the "Blue Danube". Sightseeing by bus to the Chateau of Schonbrunn, the tour continues through Ringstrasse, passing The Parliament, Burgtheater, Burze (Building of Stock Exchange) and the Danube Port. It is followed by walking sightseeing in the old town where you will have the opportunity to see the main residence of Habsbourg emperors, the Hofburg as well as the Spanish Riding School, St Stephen´s Cathedral and Kärntnerstrasse - shopping street. Short break for refreshments and shopping.
Price for licenced guide in Vienna in selected language: from 180,- Eur
- In short - BUDAPEST - the capital of Hungary
The former seat of Hungarian kings, Budapest is nowadays perceived as one of the most vibrant cities in Europe . Crossed by the broad Danube in the middle, this metropolis of two million, is river-divided into the hilly Buda - with a historical castle and a beautifull view over Danube river and the low-lying Pest. The riverside panorama has been UNESCO listed as part of the World Heritage.
Under its hills there is a system of caves with thermal waters gushing from several thermal springs, which supply 12 spas with 70 million litres of water daily.
Its monuments include 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatres, 400-year-old Turkish baths and unique Hungarian Art Nouveau buildings from the 19th century.
Startpoint: Bratislava
Duration: 12 hours
All-day trip. Early departure. Budapest - sightseeing of the old Buda Castle , the Fisherman´s Bastion, St. Matyas Church, sightseeing of the Parliament, time off for shopping, return to Bratislava late in the evening.
Price for licenced guide in Budapest: 160,- Eur
