CENTRAL EUROPEAN CAPITALS

Boats in Prague differ in size. If you intend to organise a private cruise, let us know the number of people in your group so that we can find the most suitable boat for you. If you want, we will arrange a musician, caricaturist or magician as entertainment during the cruise. The cruise can start in one place and end in another. If you want, then a cruise can be combined with a typical walking guided tour around Prague. The cruise can be used as an out-of-theordinary way to reach your favourite restaurant close to the Vltava River.

Vienna is old, Vienna is new – and so varied: from the magnificent Baroque buildings to “golden” Art Nouveau to the latest architecture. And over 100 museums beckon… Vienna is boosting with the historical sights, museums, attractions and activities. It is one of the most important cities in middle Europe. Accomodation in Pension Aviano hotel **** Opened in 1987, the hotel Pension Aviano - My Secret Home is housed in an old patrician building, boasting a central location in a small and quiet side street at the corner of Vienna's famous Kärntnerstraße and Marco d'Avianogasse. A convenient base from which travellers can explore the city. All of the guest rooms, situated on the 5th and the 6th floor, are equipped with modern amenities. Some accommodations also offer wonderful views over Kärntnerstraße and St. Stephan's Cathedral.

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The Stephansdom was built in 1147 and is the city's most famous landmark. The cathedral has two very impressive features: The gigantic roof and the tall, lean gothic tower (136,7 m high). If your feet still carry you, climb up the 343 steps of the south tower: the panoramic view is certainly worth it! The Peterskirche was built in 792 and is together with the Ruprechtskiche among the oldest churches in Vienna. In 1701 it was pulled down and in the following 30 years it has been rebuilt by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. The church is an adaption to the Petersdom in Rome. In the interior you can enjoy the rich baroque décor. The Graben was named after the moat surrounding the Roman wall. Here you can see art noveau houses. House Nr. 10, the so called Ankerhaus, is the only remaining house built by Otto Wagner. In medieval times the Kohlmarkt has already been used as a trade route. Today it is an architectural extravagant and modern street. The church St. Michael was built in the first half of the 13th century. In the ensuing centuries, the church was rebuilt several times. Not long after Mozart's death, his "Requiem" was first performed in this church. Today, the Michaelerkirche is visited mostly for its interesting catacombs. The most famous person buried in there is Pietro Metastasio, who wrote some of the librettos of Mozart's operas.The Karlsplatz is a traffic junction and has already been one in the Roman period. In the 18th century Emperor Karl V ordered, after the disappearance of the plague epidemic, the construction of the baroque Karlskirche, a famous and beautiful church. Four teams of star architects have been working, since the end of the 1990's, on converting four 102-year-old gasometers into a new urban complex. The 22,000 m2 ground floor of the gasometer complex has a shopping mall with about 70 shops and it houses about 615 modern flats as well as an events hall holding 4,200 people. The gigantic size of this construction project is illustrated by the fact that Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel would easily fit into each of the four 75-metre high gasometers

An amusement park for many, place of nostalgic dreams for some, oasis of greenery for almost everyone – and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s most famous symbols. The Vienna Prater is in season from March to October. But the world-famous Giant Ferris Wheel and a few other attractions are open all year round.

The Palace with its surrounding buildings and the huge park is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Austria. It was generally used as the summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. The Emperor Franz Joseph (ruled 1848-1916), who was born here in 1830, spent the last years of his life entirely in Schönbrunn. In 1918, the palace became the property of the new republic. Due to this historical importance, its beautiful location and its gardens this palace is one of the very top sights in Vienna. Furthermore the entire complex was taken up in the UNESCO's world cultural heritage list. Guided tour

Bratislava hotel in Slovakia's capital city affords guests a central location within walking distance of the Danube River, Bratislava Castle and the business district. This Bratislava hotel boasts 265 modern rooms, including Business Friendly rooms, suites and apartments. All rooms feature highspeed Internet access, flat-screen TV, spacious work desk and beautiful views of the Danube River or Bratislava attractions. Guests also enjoy breakfast and access to the fitness centre. This four-star Bratislava hotel in Slovakia also offers two stylish restaurants and six flexible meeting rooms for an ideal business or leisure accommodation.
• Located in the heart of Bratislava's city centre
• Features 265 modern guest rooms, Business Friendly Rooms and apartments
• Cocktail bar Le Square serves late-night cocktails
• High-speed Internet throughout the hotel (wireless access available in the lobby, complimentary for hotel guests)
• Freja Sports Club with indoor pool, sauna and massage facilities (charges apply)
• Unique Fitness Centre with state-of-the-art training equipment from world leader in exercise equipment (charges apply)
• Fashion Club: the look, the feel of fashion
• Six flexible meeting rooms accommodate up to 300
• Car rental available at reception
• Short and long-term car parking (charges apply)
• Gift shop, boutique, watch shop, and IWSC (International Wine and Spirits Company)

– after breakfast transfer to Bratislava Harbor
– 10.30 enbark the boat to Budapest on the river Danube
– 14.30 arrival to Budapest

Bo18 Hotel*** Superior, the newest 3 star category hotel in Budapest opened its doors in the first half of May 2011. It is located in the VIII district of Budapest, close to the recently opened Corvin passage and the Corvin shopping mall. The location of the hotel, which is easily accessible both by public transport and private car, is a security for a silent, undisturbed stay in the immediate neighbourhood of the bustling Budapest city center. http://www.bo18hotelbudapest.com/

important show-places of Budapest is the Citadella located on the Gellért Hill giving gorgeous view over the city. Thick domed walls and historical weapons give historical touch to the restaurant. Masterpieces of the Hungarian and foreign cuisine can be enjoyed in eight different sized rooms giving seats for 500 guests altogether. The unique Prison Yard hall can host 250 guests at once. With folklore program

Budapest can rightly be called the city of spas, and the Szechenyi Bath and Spa was its first thermal baths on the Pest side. At the time, back in 1881, it was called "Artesian Bath", and was only a temporary establishment. In 1913, it was converted into a permanent bath, and received its present name and most parts of its pretty yellow building complex. In 1927, beach sites, as well as public bathing departments for gentlemen and ladies were added. In 1960, another expansion added a group thermal section (for use in bathing suites), and a daytime outpatient hospital. The year of 1999 saw a complete reconstruction of the swimming pools. Water filtering and circulation devices were added, and the fancy bath received high standard equipment and modern elements.