Enchanting Blue Circle: Eastern Europe & Switzerland 7-day Circular Tour

【Mondays】Frankfurt (510 km) → Prague

After boarding the luxury coach in Frankfurt, sit back and enjoy a scenic ride through the classic German country side en-route to the Czech Republic. The first destination city is its capital city Prague, the jewel in the crown of central Europe. We will arrive in early evening, seeing the sandstone towers shimmering in golden tones under the sun, Prague is also called “the golden city”. We will then head to the hotel to get ready to discover this charming city with its fairy-tale architecture on the next morning.

Overnight in Prague or nearby city

【Tuesdays】 Prague (328 km) → Bratislava

The Prague adventure begins with the visit to Prague Castle, once the home of Bohemia's kings, is today the official residence of the Czech Republic's President. It’s located on the top of Castle Hill, famous for the view of all the rooftops of Hradcany, along with view of the Vltava River and its bridges. We will also visit a few more attractions inside the castle including: the gothic cathedral St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Golden Lane, a picturesque street of colourful houses which was derived from the goldsmiths who used to live there in the 16th century. Next we will cross the iconic Charles Bridge, enjoy the spectacular views over the River Vltava and we’ll stop by the Old Town Square. It’s the most significant historical square in Prague, and has been witness to many historical events. We will visit the wonderful early 15th-century Astronomical Clock. Each hour, it springs to life as the 12 Apostles and other figures appear and parade in procession across the clock face.

In the afternoon, we will make our way to Hungary, and have a restful night at a hotel in / near Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakian.

Overnight in Bratislava or nearby city

【Wednesdays】 Bratislava (200 km) → Budapest

We’ll spend the day visiting Budapest, the capital city of the fourth country of the tour, Hungary. The Danube River runs right through the center of Budapest, dividing the city into two parts, Buda on the west and Pest occupies the east. Each with its own distinct characteristics. It’s known as the Pearl of the Danube, and the Paris of the East. Monuments and Attractions we’ll see includes: The Heroes’ Square, its statues commemorate the leaders of the seven tribes of the Hungarians and other leaders; Budapest Parliament, Elizabeth Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church where coronations were taken place, and the panoramic view from the Liberty Statue on the Gellért Hill. If time allows, you can opt for a Donau river cruise to enjoy the city scenery of Budapest’s grand architecture and other landmark sites are located along the river.

Overnight in Budapest or nearby city

【Thursdays】 Budapest (243 km) → Vienna

After a short coach ride, we will arrive the capital of Austria, Vienna. The first stop will be Schönbrunn Palace. The splendid ensemble of the palace along with its gardens nearby is now a UNESCO-listed Heritage Site, and the leading attractions in Austria. This stunning Rococo-style palace was a former imperial summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Then Empress Maria Theresa, rebuilt it in the style that appears today.

Next we will visit Ringstrasse and see many important buildings, including the City Hall, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Heroes’ Square, the Austrian Parliament, and Vienna State Opera. A trip to Vienna wouldn't be complete without visiting the famous gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss II, the King of the Waltz. Last but not least, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the main shopping area are also “must see” attractions. (Fancy enjoying a Viennese waltz concert at the “Capital of Music”? Let your tour manager know and we’re happy to arrange for you.)

Overnight in Vienna or nearby city

【Sundays】Zurich (47 km) → Rhine Falls (67 km) → Titisee (303 km) → Frankfurt

We’ll start the day with a tour in Zurich, the capital city of Switzerland and one of the world's largest financial centres. We will pass by the popular Lake Zurich for some pictures before heading to the Rhine Falls, the biggest waterfall in Europe.

Next we’ll drive back into Germany and pass through the Black Forest. The Black Forest gets its name from the oppressive canopy of evergreens looming above the forest floor. We will visit the beautiful Titisee Lake, the largest lake and a tourism hotspot in the Black Forest. Cuckoo clocks have been manufactured inBlack Forest for centuries. We will visit a cuckoo clock factory to see how it is actually being put together. And then you can enjoy some German delicacy like German pork knuckle for lunch or some authentic black forrest cake to mark a sweet note of this trip before driving back to Frankfurt.

Overnight in Frankfurt or nearby city