Central Europe and Hallstatt Tour
Viva Central Europe and Hallstatt Tour with Ajet Airlines
5 Countries
Czech Republic – Germany - Austria – Slovakia - Hungary
Prague – Dresden – Cesky Krumlov - Vienna – Hallstatt – Bratislava - Budapest – Esztergom – Visegrad – Szetendre – Buda Castle
Day 1 Istanbul – Prague (Prague Masterpieces)
Meeting in front of the Ajet Airlines counter at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure to Prague at 08:10 on Ajet Airlines flight VF335. Arrival in Prague at 09:50. After passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we depart from the airport for our city tour upon arrival. We arrive in Prague city center. Following our arrival, panoramic city tour. On our city tour, Lesser Town, Charles IV Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock Tower are among the sights to be seen. After the city tour, free time is given. During this free time, our guests who wish may join the extra Prague Masterpieces Tour (65 EUR). We start our tour with Prague Castle, one of the largest castles in the world and, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest ancient castle in the world. During our visit to Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, one of the city's striking symbols, The Royal Palace (Old Royal Palace), and the beautiful Royal Palace Courtyards are among the sights to be seen. Mala Strana (Lesser Town), one of Prague's oldest districts, the Lennon Wall located in Mala Strana, which preserves the memory of Beatles' legendary vocalist John Lennon and features song lyrics and various graffiti, Charles Bridge, one of the world's oldest bridges, Wenceslas Square (New Town Square), Powder Gate Tower, the historic entrance gate of the old city, and the Jewish Quarter surrounded by the old city (Ghetto), the Presidential Palace, the Old Town Square built in honor of King Charles IV, who made Prague the capital of Bohemia, and the Astronomical Clock Tower, known as the oldest working clock in the world, are among the places to be seen. Our guests who wish may join the extra dinner Vltava River boat tour. (50 EUR) On our private boat with buffet dinner and live music on the Vltava River, which divides Prague into two and is famous for its canals that bring life to the city, you will experience the daytime and nighttime views of the fairy-tale city of Prague, along with canal passages reminiscent of the Panama and Suez Canals, and enjoy an unforgettable evening. After the boat tour, the city's important avenues and boulevards will be seen once again with their nighttime views. Overnight at our hotel.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Amedia Express Prague by Wyndham Hotel or similar
Route: Prague
Day 2 Prague (Dresden)
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Our guests who wish may join the extra Dresden city tour. (80 EUR) In this tour, we will have the opportunity to get to know Dresden closely, located on the banks of the Elbe River and referred to as the “Florence of the Elbe.” On our city tour, Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera, Frauenkirche, the Royal Palace (Residenzschloss), Brühl Terrace, and Altmarkt Square are among the important structures we will see panoramically. During the walking tour we will carry out in the historic Old Town (Altstadt) area, we receive information from our guide about the city's historical and cultural background. During the free time given by our guide, you will have the opportunity to stroll along Dresden's famous shopping streets, spend time in its cafés, and enjoy the view of the Elbe River. After the tour, transfer to Prague. In the evening, our guests who wish may join the extra Czech night tour. (70 EUR) In Prague's local restaurants, with unlimited drinks, Czech music, and folk dances, you will spend an enjoyable evening with the delicious flavors of Czech cuisine. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Amedia Express Prague by Wyndham Hotel or similar
Route: Prague-Dresden 150 km, Dresden - Prague 150 km
Day 3 Prague – (Cesky Kurumlov) - Vienna
After breakfast at our hotel, departure for Vienna. Our guests who wish may join the extra Český Krumlov city tour. (45 EUR) In this tour, we explore Český Krumlov, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and famous for its architecture that has survived from the Middle Ages to the present day without deterioration. During our city tour, Český Krumlov Castle, located among the bends of the Vltava River, the Castle Tower, the Baroque Theater, the Latran District, and Svornost Square are among the important points we will see panoramically. During the walking tour through the historic streets, we receive information from our guide about the city's history, noble families, and cultural heritage. After the tour, during the free time given by our guide, you may browse souvenir shops, spend time in local cafés, and enjoy the fairy-tale atmosphere of the city. After our tour, we arrive at Vienna city center. Upon our arrival in Vienna, panoramic city tour. During our tour, the Opera, University, Parliament Building, Theater, Hofburg, and the Museums District are among the places to be seen. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Arion City Hotel or similar
Route: Prague - Cesky Kurumlov; 14 km - Cesky Kurumlov - Vienna 370 km
Day 4 Vienna (Hallstatt)
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Our guests who wish may join the Hallstatt tour organized as an extra by our guide. (120 EUR) After the introduction and short walk by the lakeside in Hallstatt, which has been added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, during the free time given, Hallstatt, where the country's most important Alpine lakes and the world's oldest salt mine are located, is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In this unique town, you will be able to sip your coffee while watching the Alps view by the turquoise lake. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Our guests who wish may join the extra Vienna concert night tour. (65 EUR). With our pre-arranged reservation, the world-famous Vienna Concert Nights, which attract millions of tourists to Vienna every year (Mozart, Strauss works with salon orchestra and soloists, waltz).
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Arion City Hotel or similar
Route: Vienna-Hallstatt 288 km, Hallstatt-Vienna 288 km
Day 5 Vienna - (Bratislava) - Budapest
After breakfast, we leave the hotel and set off for Budapest. Our guests who wish may join the extra Bratislava tour on the route. (40 EUR) In our Bratislava city tour, one of the capitals of Central Europe; Bratislava riverbanks, the Holocaust Memorial, St. Martin's Cathedral, palace buildings where Mozart gave his first concert at age 6 and F. Liszt at age 9, Michael's Gate, the old town square, Napoleon's Military, and the Slovak National Theatre Building are among the sights to be seen. Afterwards, we arrive in Budapest. We begin our panoramic Budapest city tour. Places to be seen: Heroes' Square, Andrássy Avenue, Opera, Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge, Danube banks. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. After settling into our hotel, our guests who wish may join the extra Hungarian Folklore and Gypsy Night. (70 EUR) In this tour, at Budapest's most authentic restaurant, you will watch Hungarian dances in traditional costumes, and while dancing to the music of the famous Hungarian Gypsy orchestra, you will enjoy an amazing fun night with unlimited drinks and the delicious flavors of Hungarian cuisine. After our evening, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Klebelsberg Kastély Hotel or similar
Day 6 Budapest (Esztergom - Visegrad - Szetendre - Buda Castle)
After breakfast at our hotel, free time. Our guests who wish may join the extra Esztergom - Vişegrad – Szentendre – Buda Castle tour. (60 EUR) In this tour, we visit Esztergom Castle, which has important strategic significance in Turkish history, and the Esztergom Basilica, the center of the Hungarian Catholic Church. Passing through Visegrad town, we go to the Artists' Village of Szentendre. After the sightseeing and free time we will have in Szentendre, where you will have the opportunity to buy all kinds of Hungarian souvenirs at reasonable prices, we return to Budapest. In Budapest, we visit the Buda Castle area; among the places to be seen panoramically are Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. In the evening, guests who wish may join the Danube River boat tour, which will be organized as an extra by your guide. (40 EUR) On this tour, while taking a boat trip on the Danube River, one of the most magnificent rivers in the world, with the courtesy of 1 drink, you will have the opportunity to photograph the Buda and Pest shores from the best angles in Budapest, where some of Europe's most beautiful nighttime illuminations are made. After our tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Dinner: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Accommodation: Klebelsberg Kastély Hotel or similar
Route:Budapest - Esztergom 46 km, Esztergom – Visegrad 23 km, Visegrad – Szetendre 21 km, Szetendre – Budapest 22 km
Day 7 Budapest - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Váci Street. With the information provided by our guide, we go to Váci Street, one of Budapest's most famous and lively shopping streets. Along this street, which stretches between historic buildings, you will have the opportunity to see world brand stores, local boutique shops, and souvenir stands. During the free time we will give on Váci Street, you can shop, spend time in traditional Hungarian cafés, and enjoy the lively atmosphere created by street performers. After free time, we transfer to Budapest airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 15:20 on Ajet Airlines flight VF110. Arrival in Istanbul at 18:20. Looking forward to seeing you on your next trip...
Breakfast: To be taken at our hotel and included in the tour price.
Lunch: To be taken at extra cost during free time at a place to be determined by the guide.
Route: Budapest
What's Included
✅ Economy class flight tickets with Ajet Airlines from Istanbul – Prague / Budapest – Istanbul
✅ Local transportation services
✅ Professional Turkish-language guiding service
✅ Accommodation with breakfast included for a total of 6 nights, with 2 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Budapest, and 2 nights in Prague at 3 or 4* hotels
✅ Customs taxes
✅ Airport taxes and service fees
✅ City tours mentioned in the program
✅ Vienna Tour
✅ Budapest Tour
✅ Prague Tour
Not Included
❌ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees.
❌ Tours organized by the guide
❌ All personal expenses
❌ Hotel accommodation and tourist city taxes (45 EUR per person)
❌* Extra tours
❌ Lunch and dinner
❌ All excursions and tours not specified in the program.
❌ Driver service fee (10 EUR per person)
❌ Overseas departure tax
INFORMATION
- During the tour, having Euros is sufficient to enable shopping and spending in all countries included in the program. In areas where local currency is used, the Guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the tour. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- On our tours, a rotation (seat change) system is applied daily in seat planning, and no guarantee is given for fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-night accommodation requirement in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop shopping limits when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- In the tour program, the Guides may make changes to the flow of the program depending on weather and road conditions, provided that every place specified in the program is shown.
- In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Lidya Tour 2 days before the tour departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances farther than the specified km. In such a case, information will be provided by Lidya Tour 15 days before the tour departure date.
- 3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in such rooms the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable beds and coach beds, tour participants making reservations for a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the room and the bed type. Child discounts are valid only for one child staying with 2 adults and matching the relevant age group.
- Breakfasts included among the services in the tour program are served at the hotel in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally as a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
- The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours organized for the general introduction of the cities, lasting at most 2-3 hours, carried out panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide commentary and not including museum or archaeological site entrance fees. Lidya Tour is not responsible if the panoramic tours, including the other tours specified in the program, cannot be carried out on the day and time of the tour due to roads closed by local authorities, places not permitted to be visited or entered, or any event, or if the tour becomes impossible due to weather conditions. Some tours may be carried out by public transportation or on foot where possible in areas with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- At customs gates crossed by road during the journey, waiting times may exceed standards; Lidya Tour cannot be held responsible for any negative situations arising from these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local Lidya Tour service provider with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the sufficient number is not met, the excursions cannot be operated, or the prices, content, and vehicles used for extra tours may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide depending on whether the museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to participate in extra tours arranged during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For people participating in tours by plane, the required check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at airports or online on the airlines' websites.
- Lidya Tour is not responsible for the inability of people who are not present at the airport specified by Lidya Tour at the stated times for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete them on time but do not board the plane, to take the flight. The new round-trip plane tickets required for people who miss the plane in order to join the tour and all expenses related to their transfers in the destination area shall be their responsibility.
- Lidya Tour is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current tour and flight. Lidya Tour is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the tour accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax or airport service fees.
- The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have completed the purchase of the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.
- Book Now & Pay Later. · Make your reservation now, pay anytime before the tour starts.