Optional Budapest Pre-Stay

The Circus World Museum Foundation is proud to announce an invitation to join the opportunity to explore Budapest just before visiting Paris for the Winter Circus season and attending the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo, the largest and most prestigious circus event in the world. The “Pearl of the Danube” reveals its treasures along the majestic Danube River, on the verdant Buda Hills, and in the charming alleys of the castle district. Its buildings and cultures make this city a true melting pot and incredibly contrasting. Highlighting this memorable visit to Budapest will be two spectacular evening performances at the Budapest Circus Festival.

Price Includes:

• Round trip airfare Madison, WI - Budapest*
• First Class Paris-Nice train ticket
• Arrival/departure transfers with assistant
• 1 piece round trip luggage handling per person at each hotel
• Superior 3-star hotel accommodations
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Welcome dinners in Budapest, Paris and Nice with transfer and assistant
• Budapest, Paris and Nice guided private sightseeing
• Two circus performances each in Budapest, Paris and Monte Carlo with transfer and assistant

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Tues, Jan 7: USA - Budapest
Air transportation from Madison to Budapest.

Day 1: Weds, Jan 8: Budapest - Arrival & Welcome Dinner
Meet and greet on arrival. Transfer to hotel with private English-speaking assistant and private deluxe vehicle. 1 checked bag and 1 carry on per person capacity. Baggage assistance at hotel: 1 piece per person. Roundtrip transfer to nearby restaurant with English-speaking assistant for a welcome dinner at Spoon restaurant, semi private area (drinks not included). Overnight in Budapest. (D)
Hotel: Mercure City Center or similar

Day 2: Thurs, Jan 9: Budapest Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Full day Budapest tour with private guide and deluxe vehicle. The full day city tour consists of the following sights: Heroes Square, Andrassy Avenue, Parliament, Margaret Bridge, Parliament photo stop, Castle District, Gellert Hill and the Citadella. Fees are not included. Top off the evening with a performance at the Budapest Circus Festival. First held in 1996, it is considered an equal to the great circus festivals of the world, including the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo. Tickets and transfer to and from the hotel included.Overnight in Budapest. (B)
Hotel: Mercure City Center or similar

Day 3: Fri, Jan 10: Budapest - Day at Leisure
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to enjoy Budapest at your own pace. Optional exotic Gellard Baths experience ($99 per person, including transfer). The exterior is an example of Secession style, while the interior is in the Art Deco style. The baths feature a “bathing” and a spa section. Enjoy tonight yet another spectacular circus performance at the Budapest Circus Festival, with tickets and transfer included. Overnight in Budapest. (B)
Hotel: Mercure City Center or similar

Day 4: Sat, Jan 11: Budapest - Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Baggage assistance at hotel: 1 piece per person. Transfer to airport with private English-speaking assistant and private deluxe vehicle. 1 checked bag and 1 carry on per person capacity. Arrive in Paris and join the Paris & Monte Carlo program through January 18. (B)

Paris & Monte Carlo

The Circus World Museum Foundation is proud to announce an invitation to join the opportunity to explore Budapest just before visiting Paris for the Winter Circus season and attending the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo, the largest and most prestigious circus event in the world. The “Pearl of the Danube” reveals its treasures along the majestic Danube River, on the verdant Buda Hills, and in the charming alleys of the castle district. Its buildings and cultures make this city a true melting pot and incredibly contrasting. Highlighting this memorable visit to Budapest will be two spectacular evening performances at the Budapest Circus Festival.

Price Includes:

• Round trip airfare Madison, WI - Paris*
• First class Paris-Nice train ticket
• Arrival/departure transfers with assistant
• 1 piece round trip luggage handling per person at each hotel
• Superior 3-star hotel accommodation
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Welcome dinners in Paris and Nice with assistant
• Two circus performances each in Paris & Monte Carlo with transfer and assistant

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Fri, Jan 10: USA - Paris
Air transportation from Madison to Paris.

Day 2: Sat, Jan 11: Paris - Arrival
Meet and greet on arrival. Transfer to hotel with private English-speaking assistant and private deluxe vehicle. 1 checked bag and 1 carry on per person capacity. Baggage assistance at hotel: 1 piece per person. Hotel check-in time is 3:00PM. Meet at hotel lobby in the evening. Roundtrip transfer with English-speaking assistant to nearby restaurant for a welcome dinner (drinks not included). Overnight in Paris. (D)
Hotel: Hotel Ronceray Opera or similar

Day 3: Sun, Jan 12: Paris Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Morning performance at the Cirque D’Hiver and afternoon performance at the Alexis Gruss Circus. Tickets and transfer to and from hotel included. Optional dinner offer, including roundtrip transfer with English-speaking assistant at Musee du Vin, with wine tasting ($299/person, 3-course menu, plus 3 glasses of wine). Overnight in Paris. (B)
Hotel: Hotel Ronceray Opera or similar

Day 4: Mon, Jan 13: Paris
Breakfast at hotel. Full-day sightseeing to see the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Pyramid, Champs Elysses, Notre Dame and more, with private guide and deluxe vehicle. Optional dinner offer includes roundtrip transfer with English-speaking assistant at Ciel de Paris, restaurant of the Tour Montparnasse ($149/person, 3-course dinner, drinks not included). Overnight in Paris. (B)
Hotel: Hotel Ronceray Opera or similar

Day 5: Tues, Jan 14: Paris
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to enjoy Paris at your own pace. Optional dinner & show offer includes roundtrip transfer with English-speaking assistant at Moulin Rouge ($299/person, 3-course dinner, drinks not included). Overnight in Paris. (B)
Hotel: Hotel Ronceray Opera or similar

Day 6: Weds, Jan 15: Paris - Nice
Breakfast at hotel. Baggage assistance at hotel: 1 piece per person. Transfer to train station with private English-speaking assistant and private deluxe vehicle. 1 checked bag and 1 carry on per person capacity. First-class train to Nice. Meet and greet on arrival. Transfer to hotel with private English-speaking assistant and private deluxe vehicle. 1 checked bag and 1 carry on per person capacity. Baggage assistance at hotel: 1 piece per person. Meet at hotel lobby in the evening. Roundtrip transfer to nearby restaurant with English- speaking assistant for a welcome dinner (drinks not included). Overnight in Nice. (B,D)
Hotel: Hotel Ellington or similar

Day 7: Thurs, Jan 16: Nice
Breakfast at hotel. Meet our guide at hotel lobby for a guided sightseeing to visit Cannes with its world- famous Boulevard de la Croisette and Chemin des Etoiles. Return to Nice to explore the famous Promenade des Anglais facing the Mediterranean, Place Massena and Place Garibaldi, named after two characters who symbolize the city’s French and Italian identity, its festive old town, elegant Belle Epoque bourgeois district. This evening we will attend the International Circus Festival performance in Monte Carlo between 6:30PM and 11:45PM. Roundtrip transfer with English-speaking assistant is included. Overnight in Nice. (B)
Hotel: Hotel Ellington or similar

Day 8: Fri, Jan 17: Nice
Breakfast at hotel. Free day to enjoy Nice at your own pace. This evening we will attend the International Circus Festival performance in Monte Carlo between 6:30PM and 11:45PM. Roundtrip transfer with English- speaking assistant is included. Overnight in Nice. (B)
Hotel: Hotel Ellington or similar

Day 9: Sat, Jan 18: Nice - Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport with private English-speaking assistant and deluxe vehicle. 1 checked bag and 1 carry on per person capacity. Air transportation from Nice to Madison. (B)

*See the Budapest Pre-Stay and Paris & Monte Carlo flyers for pricing details.

Itineraries based on air & land program. Land only pricing available.

Download the registration forms here and here and mail to 11096-B Lee Hwy Ste 102, Fairfax, VA 22030.

ricing available for Budapest and Paris on these downloadable flyers.