Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, consists of two parts: the Royal Palace itself and the so-called Castle District
Getting to Castle District: either take trams 4, 6 to Széll Kálmán tér then walk up to the district, or get on the Castle bus (No. 16, it departs from Deák tér - a metro hub of the city - if it's more convenient for you) or take the Funicular from Clark Adam Square at the Buda end of Chain Bridge (Lánchíd). This way you get a closer view of the first permanent bridge of Budapest that became the symbol of the Hungarian capital.
No need to buy any tickets. dont go and buy tickets to go Fisherman's Bastion . U can just take photo and see the view from the restuarant.
View from Castle
Chain Bridge
then go Vaci Utca - just a shopping street to chill
Then go Great Market Hall - is like the Melbourne Victoria Market. Eat lunch and buy souvenirs there. Fruites there are damn cheap.
Buy the Swiss saver pass for transportation-http://rail.myswitzerland.com/swisspass.html?language=en&affiliateid=3
Day
Price
Details
25-May
Lucerne
Sat
9am
Zurich hotel
From Airport to hotel -
16mins -Zürich Flughafen (Commuter train towards Herrliberg-Feldmeilen)
-Zürich Hardbrücke - walk 8mins -Head northeast toward Geroldstrasse -Turn
left at Geroldstrasse -Turn left onto Pfingstweidstrasse/Route
3 -Turn right toward Schiffbaustrasse -Turn left onto Schiffbaustrasse
-Schiffbaustrasse 11, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
From Hotel to HB - Walk
3 mins to Zürich, Schiffbau -Head southeast on Schiffbaustrasse toward
Hardstrasse -Turn right onto Hardstrasse-take Tram - 4 towards Zürich,
Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen - Zürich, Escher-Wyss-Platz - take tram 17 to towards
Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB - walk 1 min to HB (Head west on Bahnhofplatz,
Slight right to stay on Bahnhofplatz )
10am
Zurich HB to Lucern -
1.5 hr
11.30am
Lucern
12-3pm
Lake Lucerne boat rides
to see Pilatus - 2.5hr
27.2
Take the train to
Luzern - you can either visit this city or take a boat on the lake. I would
really do the latter. But make sure you're wearing a jumper (aka Sweater) -
it will be chilly (max. 5-6°C). with Swiss pass - lake boat ride is free.
Just exit the station and head down to the lake and the
dock (less than 500 metres). From there take a boat to Alpnachstadt (1 hour
and a half) at the base of Mount Pilatus. When you disembark from the boat,
you are a mere 200 metres from the Pilatus railway station.
View from Pilatus is beautiful. Now take the cable-car down the
back-side of the mountain. You descend in stages - first with a cable-car,
then with a series of gondolas. At each station, you have the chance to
alight and eat at a restaurant serving traditional Swiss food.
Once at the base station in the little town of Kriens, take the
bus back to Luzern. Walk to Old town Lucerne
3-5pm
Old town Lucerne
The well-preserved Old
Town is a treat to explore. Be sure to see the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower.
The Wagner Museum, Picasso Museum and the Rosengart Collection are the
highlights of the city's collection of fine museums.
Old Swiss House
Lowenplatz 4, Lucerne CH-6004, Switzerland
walk 10 mins from Old Town-Head northeast on Hirschenplatz/Weggisgasse toward Werchlaubengässli
Continue to follow Weggisgasse-Continue onto Falkenplatz
-Continue onto Hertensteinstrasse -Turn right onto Museggstrasse -Turn left
onto Zürichstrasse/Route
4 -Turn right toward Löwenstrasse/Route 4 -
Sharp left onto Löwenstrasse/Route 4 -Turn right onto Löwenplatz
5-7pm
Stay at Zurich
26-May
Jungfraujoch
Sun
235 euro -Take tour
from Zurich -Grayline -11.5hr
-http://www.grayline.com/Zurich/Jungfraujoch_Top_of_Europe#Schedule
6-8am
Zurich HB - Interlaken Ost (2 hrs - check for 2 hrs train (need to change in Bern))
-Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald (back with Grindelwald) (Please note the destination on the carriages) -change to
Wengernalp Railway for Kleine Scheidegg -( change to the Jungfrau Railway) Jungfraujoch - 2hrs
9-11am
9am train from
interlaken ost up to lauterbrunnen from where you change trains to reach
kleine scheidegg and from where you can take the final train to jungfrau. for
those who are not too keen on doing too many activities at jungfrau - 2/3 hrs
is more than good enough and one can head back to kleine scheidegg. here if
one wants a change of scenery and wants to see a different side of the
mountains then you can take a train to grindelwald instead of lauterbrunnen.
and then from grindelwald you can take a train to interlaken ost. so in this
way you get to see different views of the mountains while going up to
jungfrau and also while coming down.
Train cost
Jungfraujoch Ticket -
Connecting ticket for GA travelcard or Swisspass holders; from Wengen &
to Grindelwald
Interlaken Ost -
Jungfraujoch - Interlaken Ost (train): CHF 111.75 (free to Wengen, then 25%
discount)
Swiss Pass holders are
entitled to unlimited travel on the Swiss Pass network (1st or 2nd class),
within the chosen period of validity. The pass is available to persons with
permanent residence outside Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Swiss Pass is
valid for the rail sections Interlaken–Grindelwald/Wengen/Mürren. A ticket
from Grindelwald and Wengen to the Jungfraujoch is available with a 25%
reduction. A reduction of 50% applies to the remainder of the Jungfrau
Railways network. The «Swiss Travel System Family Card» entitles children
from age 6 to 15 to travel free when accompanied by at least one parent.
To visit place at
Jungrau
- Alpine Sensation
- Sphinx Hall in 25 seconds by Switzerland’s fastest lift. This
glazed sightseeing hall allows you to catch sight of the glacier world in any
weather
- Ice Palace -A unique world of shimmering ice in the
heart of the Jungfraujoch
- Eigerwand (Eiger Wall) & Eismeer (Sea of Ice)
4-7pm
From Jungrau to
Interlaken
Last train from
Jungfrau to Interlaken at 16.40
Interlaken - Zurich -
last train at 11pm
Stay at Zurich
27-May
Zermatt
Mon
7-10am
Train from Zurich to
Zermatt
32
Matterhorn glacier
paradise - morning
a sight-seeing tour of
the village, including a visit to the Matterhorn Museum and the historic part
of the village. Have a look at the Mountaineers' Cemetery
(Bergsteigerfriedhof).
Last train from Zermatt
to Zurich 8pm
Stay at Zurich
28-May
Zurich
Tue
9-10am
Old Town (Altstadt)
from hotel Walk 2 mins
to Zürich, Technopark (Head northwest on Schiffbaustrasse toward
Technoparkstrasse-Turn left onto Technoparkstrasse- Turn right onto
Pfingstweidstrasse/Route 3) - take Tram - 4 towards Zürich, Bahnhof
Tiefenbrunnen - Zürich, Helmhaus - Walk to 2mins to Kirchgasse (old town)
(Head east on Münsterbrücke toward Limmatquai- Take the stairs -Turn
left onto Kirchgasse)
Walk 1 min from old
town -Head southwest on Kirchgasse toward Grossmünsterplatz -Turn right onto
Grossmünsterplatz
11-12noon
Minster of Our Lady
-Fraumünsterstrasse 28
Church best known for
being decorated with ten meter high fascinating stained glass windows made by
Marc Chagall. Worth seeing.
Walk 4 mins from
Grossmunster Church -Head northwest on Grossmünsterplatz toward Münsterbrücke
-Slight left onto Münsterbrücke - Continue onto Münsterhof -Turn left onto
Fraumünsterstrasse
Excellent Italian food
in a great location on the left bank of the old town not far from the
Banhofstrasse. A bit less expensive and casual than the other places above.
This is run by the Antinori winery in Tuscany, so they have an excellent wine
list. They have some outdoor tables which are nice on a warm evening.
12-2pm
Parade Square
The heart of the city.
Lively square with adjacent streets full of shops and restaurants. Enjoy the
real Swiss urban atmosphere here.
Walk 2 mins from
Minster of Lady- Head west on Poststrasse toward Bahnhofstrasse -Turn
right onto Bahnhofstrasse - Turn left onto Paradeplatz Destination will be on
the left
2-2.30pm
Teuscher
A prime Swiss chocolate
brand originated in the Alps. Flagship store sells assorted truffles and
pralines that are simply delicate.
Walk 2 mins from
Parade- Head northeast on Paradeplatz toward Bahnhofstrasse -Continue onto
Züghusplatz -Turn left to stay on Züghusplatz -Turn right onto In Gassen
-Turn left onto Schlüsselgasse
2.30-3.30pm
St. Peter's Church
The oldest church in
the city, also with the largest clock face in Europe. It has an interesting
baroque interior with wall paintings.
Walk 1 min from
Teuscher -Head north on Schlüsselgasse toward Stegengasse
4-5pm
Schipfe
Medieval fishing
district, now somewhat artistic place with many galleries and craftmen
working at the streets. Picturesque and romantic place.
Walk 3 mins from St
Peter Church-Head north on Schlüsselgasse toward Thermengasse - Turn right
onto Strehlgasse -Turn left onto Schipfe
5pm
Back to hotel and go
airport
Our
Hotel :ibis Zurich City West for 3 Nites @122/pax euro as we get the pay 2N
for 3N stay offer.
Lunch / Dinner at www.zeughauskeller.ch Zurich. Affordable and nice Rosti and traditional Swiss food
At Zurich
At Zurich
In summary, every view in Switzerland are beautiful and breathtaking. It is so amazing that a city like Zurich can be so peaceful and beautiful yet so modern and developed. The rivers, the lakes n etc.. everything is so clean and clear. No polution in a city with vehichles on the road.
Dining options:
Suggestions for restaurants for Zurich.
All would be fine for lunch as well, note that Zurich restaurants have
pretty set serving hours for lunch, between like 11:30 and 2, so except in
sandwich or bratwurst bars you won't find lunch at a late hour generally.
Kronehall
,Rämistrasse 4, 8001,Tel: 41-1-251 6669
This is
probably Zurich's most famous restaurant, also one if its oldest. A favourite
with locals, their bar is worth a look and a drink. Classic Swiss-German
food. Unless you speak German, however, you tend to be overlooked by staff.
Kuferstubli,Limmatquai
40
This is
the ground floor stubli (more casual) restaurant of the Zunfthaus zur
Zimmerleuten, a tiny cellar-like room. In good weather they have a few tables
under the covered walkway in front. Very charming, I actually think it has a
bit more atmosphere than the main restaurant. Good food, a I think bit more
value for money than the main restaurant, above.
Excellent
Italian food in a great location on the left bank of the old town not far
from the Banhofstrasse. A bit less expensive and casual than the other places
above. This is run by the Antinori winery in Tuscany, so they have an
excellent wine list. They have some outdoor tables which are nice on a warm
evening.
Very
good restaurant serving European and Swiss specialties, esp good for Veal
Zurich style. If you can get a window seat (upstairs or downstairs) you will
get a good view of the tram station and lake.
Sternen
Grill Bratwurst Stand,Freitgasse and Theatrstrasse,Next door to Vorderer
Sternen
Next
door to Vorderer Sternen is their famous bratwurst stand. Just look for the
line. The kitchen and all tables are outdoors, you can also do takeaway. A
glass of beer and a bratwurst and you are a Zuricher! Great people watching
as well. Not expensive, bratwurst starts at about $5. FYI, most bratwurst in
Switzerland is veal, not pork. It is really delicious.
Zum
Grünen Glas, Untere Zäune 15,Zürich
Very
good modern French food near the University and the Kunsthaus Museum. Small
garden in back.
Molino,Limmatquai
16
Good
basic pizzas and Italian food. Nice location on the river looking onto the
Fraumunster.
Tibits,Seefeldstrasse
2
Casual,
good food. Picnic tables outside. This is just past the Opera House on the
right. Can eat in or take away.
Kantorei,Spiegelgasse
33,Intersection with Neumarkt
Very
good Italian and fusion Italian-Asian food. Interesting part of the old town,
a few blocks off the river.
Café
Walthi,Schoffegasse 3,(Old town, right bank)
Great
crepes. Extremely casual, not expensive, lots of university students. Quite
small. No outdoor area, but you could do a takeaway and go across the street
to the river for a very casual picnic.
Brasserie
Restaurant Lipp,Uraniastrasse 9,(just off the Bahnhoffstrasse near the river)
Popular
local restaurant with Swiss and European dishes. No outside seating. Casual
bistro--type atmosphere.
Sprungli,21
Banhofstrasse
This is
the main shop of the famous chocolate-maker with a restaurant serving
breakfast, lunch, dinner and ice cream. Nice on a sunny day to sit outside,
not sure it is worth it unless you can sit outside, IMO, as there are other
better choices for inside dining.
For breakfast and quick lunch suggest to buy bread/biscuit from supermarket and made your own :)
Arrive Vienna
Meildling station - Pratersterm Wien Nord station
Take S2 train -
S-Bahn Direction: Wr.Neustadt Hbf-
18mins train
Wed
From the nearby
Praterstern Wien Nord station (300 metres) - walk 7 mins east on
Praterstern/B8 toward Lassallestr.
direct train which
costs only eur3.60 to Airport - 24mins
19.9
Buy Vienna card for
72hrs
Available in hotels
and at the tourist information centre on Albertinaplatz (open daily from 9.00
am to 7.00 pm) and the tourist information point at the airport (open daily
from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm), at sales and information points of the Vienna
Lines (e.g. Stephansplatz, Karlsplatz, Westbahnhof, Landstraße/Wien Mitte) or
by credit card on tel. +43-1-798 44 00-148.
Further tickets for
Vienna's public transport lines (if cant buy Vienna card):
72-hour network card: €14.50
ibis
budget Wien Messe (ex ETAP HOTEL)
1-2pm
Anker Clock
This clock (built
1911 - 1914) was created by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is
a typical Art Nouveau
design.It forms a
bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company‘s building. In
the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures or pairs of figures move
across the bridge. Every day at noon, all of the figures parade, each
accompanied by music from its era.
Walk 10 mins from
Spanish Riding School -Head southeast on Michaelerpl. toward In der Burg
-Turn right onto Kohlmarkt -Continue onto Tuchlauben -Turn right onto Hoher
Markt
2-3pm
free
St.
Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's
Cathedral, Austria's most eminent Gothic edifice, houses a wealth of art
treasures, some of which can
only be seen during
a guided tour: The red-marble sepulcher of Emperor Frederick III, sculpted
from 1467 to 1513 by Niclas Gerhaert van Leyden; the pulpit, a work from
1514-15 by Anton Pilgram (who put his own relief portrait underneath it as
his signature); the Altarpiece of Wiener Neustadt (Wiener Neustädter Altar),
a Gothic winged altar from 1447 - and the tomb of Prince Eugene of Savoy,
dating from 1754.
U1, U3:
Stephansplatz
Walk 5 mins from
Anker Clock -Head southeast on Hoher Markt toward Bauernmarkt- Turn right onto Bauernmarkt -Turn left
onto Ertlg. - Turn right onto Rotenturmstr. -Turn left onto Stephanspl.
3- 6pm
Vienna
Naschmarkt
Vienna’s best-known
market has around 120 market stands and restaurants for a colorful culinary
offering ranging from Viennese to Indian, from Vietnamese to Italian. The
Naschmarkt has developed into a meeting point for young and old. The Flea
Market on Saturday is already a cult event.
On the Naschmarkt, a colorful crowd buys
fruit, vegetables and various delicacies from every country from dawn till
dusk. Increasing numbers of trendy "in" places are also finding
somewhere to set up in the more than 120 market stands, and even offer free WLAN.
Do-An
(412)and Naschmarkt Deli (421-436) were
gastronomic pioneers. They have succeeded in making the Naschmarkt an
interesting place for a young, urban crowd. DJs also provide entertainment
here on the weekend. Since then, numerous old market stands have become
popular places to meet thanks to their modern architecture.
Tewa
(672) on the Naschmarkt offers organic cuisine, Neni(510) serves Israeli-Oriental
specialties from shakshuka (eggs with vegetables) to taboulleh (Lebanses
salad), while at Orient & Occident (671) the wives of the owner whip up Turkish home cooking. Fish
lovers get their money's worth at Umar (38-39). For many people, it is considered the best fish restaurant in
Vienna. Also recommended is the Fischvierterl
(171-178), whose high quality has long been known
by the Karmerlitermarkt.
Apart from all the
diverse market stalls, a visit to "Kim kocht. Shop
and Studio" (28) comes highly recommended.
Here, toque-winning cook Sohyi Kim, who runs her restaurant "Kim
kocht" in the ninth district, sells home-made chutneys, sauces, soups,
dressings as well as herbs and spices. In the new wine bar "Kim kocht. Wineclass"
(47), the focus is on sparkling wines. In addition to sparkling wine and
champagne and the seminars about them, small snacks are also served here.
Many other premises
have also opened in the immediate vicinity of the Naschmarkt. On the Rechte Wienzeile, right across from
the Naschmarkt, is Café Amacord. Excellent Viennese cuisine in a cozy ambience is the order of
the day here. On the opposite side, on the Linke
Wienzeile, is Café
Drechsler. Designed by star designer Terence
Conran, it is open almost around the clock and considered a modern twist on
the typical Vienna coffeehouse. Early in the morning, night-owls meet the
sales staff from the Naschmarkt, who often have a quick coffee here before
starting work. The Ristorante al Teatro offers Italian classics in the not-to-be-missed ambience of the
architect Hermann Czech.
Kettenbrückengasse
station - walk 6 mins -Head south toward Rechte Wienzeile/Wr. Str./B1-Turn left onto Rechte Wienzeile/Wr.
Str./B1 -Turn left onto Naschmarkt
Karlsplatzstation - walk 7mins- Head northeast on
Karlspl./Wr. Str./B1 toward Friedrichstr. -Turn left onto
Friedrichstr./Wr. Str./B1 Continue to follow Wr. Str./B1 -Turn left onto
Naschmarkt
6-8pm
9
Giant Ferris
Wheel
go to line U1 –
station Praterstern (At Hotel station!), line U2 – station Praterstern or
Messe-Prate, by rail S1, S2, S3, S7, S15: station Wien Nord, tram 0 and 5 or
bus 80A - 8 mins walk from Praterstern Station - Turn left onto
Ausstellungsstr. -Slight right onto Straße des Ersten Mai -Turn right onto
Riesenradpl-Turn right to stay on Riesenradpl. Destination will be on the
right
23-May
One day trip to
BUDAPEST
Thurs
24-May
9-10am
12
Imperial
Palace - Hofburg
Fri
For more than seven
centuries, the great empire of the Habsburgs was ruled from the Imperial
Palace. Today, the
Gothic Imperial
Chapel, where the Vienna Boys’ Choir performs during High Mass on Sunday, is
a remnant of the
Imperial Palace
during the Middle Ages.
U3:
Herrengasse -3 mins walk -Head south on Herreng. toward Michaelerpl-Turn
right onto Michaelerpl-Turn right onto In der Burg
U1, U3: Stephansplatz ; U2, U3: Volkstheater ;Bus 48A:
Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring;Tram D, 1, 2, Bus 57A: Burgring
Café Central for
Brunch
Corner of
Strauchgasse/Herrengasse
Piano music daily
from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
From St Stephen
Cathedral - go back to Stephanspl station then transfer to Herreng. Station
walk 1 min -Head northwest on Herreng. toward Leopold-Figl-Gasse
10-12.30pm
14
Spanish
Riding School
The Spanish Riding
School in Vienna with its famous Lipizzan ballet can be experienced live in
the baroque ambiance
of the Imperial
Palace. Admire riding skills of the highest order – from pirouettes to
caprioles.
Morning walk - to
see the horse riding - Vienna card - euro 12, normal euro 14 - 10am-12.30pm
Walk from Imperial
Palace - 1min - Head northeast on In der Burg toward Michaelerpl
12.30-3p
16.5
Schönbrunn Palace
Visit Empress Sisi’s
former summer residence. This baroque complex contains an enchanting park,
the Palm House,
the Gloriette and a
zoo. Spend an entire day at Schönbrunn: visit the show rooms with a
"Grand Tour with Audio
Guide," admire
the splendid Bergl Rooms, and stroll through the “Labyrinth.”
U4: Schönbrunn U4,
Tram 10, 58, 60: Hietzing - walk 9 mins
Schonbrunn Palace-
half day 16.50 classic passl
3-4pm
Belvedere
13.5
See Gustav Klimt's
legendary painting "The Kiss" as well as major works by Schiele and
Kokoschka for yourself. You’ll be delighted by the magnificent ba-roque
palace complex and its extensive gardens.Combo ticket - upper + lower ticket - if queue is long in upper then
buy in lower
tram D: Schloss
Belvedere
tram O, 18, bus 13A: Südbahnhof - walk 6 minsPrinz-Eugen-Straße
daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5.30 p.m.)
4-5pm
St.
Charles Church
A magnificent
religious building with a large cupola: St. Charles' Church, the last work of
the eminent baroque
architect Johann
Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
U, Tram, Bus:
Karlsplatz/Oper - walk 6 mins -Head east Take the stairs -Turn right toward
Argentinierstr. - left-right-right- left -Turn left onto Kreuzherreng.
By Shuttle
bus:
Leaves every hour from Vienna between 11:00 and 20:00.
Leaves Parndorf every hour between 12:00 and 21:00, and every half hour
from 18:00 to 21:00.
Pickup in Vienna just opposite the Opera (Main Entrance), Opernring 3-5,
(Opernring tram station or 3mins walk from Karlsplatz metro)and take you to the Designer Outlet and
back to Vienna for € 9,50. Tickets are available at the
customer service desk at the Designer Outlet. You need to show your ticket on
the return trip to Vienna. Please buy your ticket at least one hour before
the last bus leaves for Vienna.
By train:
If you would like to take the train with the ÖBB to Parndorf Ort station,
you can check the schedule here. € 10/way, 1hr journey
Then take a taxi to the Outlet for only € 1.80 per person. "Taxi
Abraham Parndorf" will take you directly to McArthurGlenDesigner Outlet
Parndorf. Please call Taxi Abraham at least 20 minutes before your arrival at
the train station in Parndorf, so that your taxi will wait for you. It's also possible to book an
individual taxi outside the taxi timetable. The transfer will cost € 7, the
group ticket starting with 4 persons will cost € 1,80 per person.
For more information and reservations call: 0043-676-96 26 791
25-May
Sat
50
Taxi to Airport
VAT REFUND!
At Vienna airport
the Customs Officers are at counters 35 and 35, which are from the left side
when facing all the main check in counters, also it is from the left before
you actually go through the boarding pass control.
Total cost spent in Vienna excluding train ticket from Prague to Vienna which is around 30 euro/person
= 153.9 as above + ibis budget Wien Messe (ex ETAP HOTEL) 28.50 euro/nite/pax x 3 nites + meal 40euro/person/day x 2 days = 319.40 euro
ibis budget Wien Messe (ex ETAP HOTEL) is really cheap and we have a double bed room with ensuite bathroom and metro is walkable from hotel.
