Imperial Splendors

2012 Season
Departs From: Munich

From 1,209EUR

Length:  10 days from Munich to Munich, or 11 days incl. travel

Overview

This is a magnificent journey through the former Habsburg Empire. It visits five of Europe’s most intriguing cities—from Munich, with its many historic highlights and the Marienplatz, to the “Golden City” of Prague, where you’ll visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and more. Travel via Bratislava in the Slovak Republic to Budapest in Hungary and Vienna in Austria. In both Budapest and Vienna, a Local Guide will take you into the main cathedrals, and in Vienna, enjoy an entire day at leisure, which gives you the possibility to visit Schönbrunn Palace. Of course, a romantic cruise on the Danube River (on select departures) is included before entering Sound of Music country on your way to Salzburg, where your guided walking tour includes Mozart’s birthplace. A special dinner at a local restaurant awaits you before you return to Munich.

Duration:  10 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
31 May, 2012	09 June, 2012
07 June, 2012	16 June, 2012
09 June, 2012	18 June, 2012
14 June, 2012	23 June, 2012
16 June, 2012	25 June, 2012
21 June, 2012	30 June, 2012
28 June, 2012	07 July, 2012
05 July, 2012	14 July, 2012
12 July, 2012	21 July, 2012
19 July, 2012	28 July, 2012
21 July, 2012	30 July, 2012
26 July, 2012	04 August, 2012
02 August, 2012	11 August, 2012
09 August, 2012	18 August, 2012
18 August, 2012	27 August, 2012
23 August, 2012	01 September, 2012
01 September, 2012	10 September, 2012
06 September, 2012	15 September, 2012
08 September, 2012	17 September, 2012
13 September, 2012	22 September, 2012
15 September, 2012	24 September, 2012
22 September, 2012	01 October, 2012
29 September, 2012	08 October, 2012
06 October, 2012	15 October, 2012
03 November, 2012	12 November, 2012
08 December, 2012	17 December, 2012

City Highlights

Munich
Welcome dinner; orientation including Marienplatz; farewell dinner

Prague
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradcany Castle grounds

Bratislava
Visit the capital of Slovakia

Budapest
Guided sightseeing, a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church

Vienna
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Danube Cruise (Departures March 30-October 5)

Salzburg
Guided sightseeing, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter’s Churchyard; dinner at a local restaurant

Headsets throughout the tour

Note:

Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Day 1   Arrive in Munich, Germany. Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2   Munich–Prague, Czech Republic. An orientation tour of Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, and MARIENPLATZ in the historic heart of the city. Later, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the “Golden City.” This evening, why not join an optional outing to explore Prague by night? (B,D)

Day 3   Prague. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. Visit the HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS. Also see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)

Day 4   Prague–Bratislava, Slovakia–Budapest, Hungary. Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Around lunchtime, reach Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Afterwards, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (B,D)

Day 5   Budapest. Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes’ Square. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (B)

Day 6   Budapest–Vienna, Austria. This morning, drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is available. (B)

Day 7   At Leisure in Vienna. A whole day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join exciting optional excursions, such as the Vienna Woods, historic Schönbrunn Palace, a concert, or just explore this magnificent city on your own. (B)

Day 8   Vienna–Salzburg. A scenic day! Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE (March 30-October 5 departures) along the most scenic section of the river. No landscape is more typically Austrian than the Sound of Music lakeland of the Salzkammergut on your way to Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 9   Salzburg–Munich, Germany. A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide takes you through the historical center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, the monumental Domplatz and Mozart’s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. Taste a traditional local specialty, a chocolate Mozart Kugel, before returning to Munich. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and, as a finale to this exciting vacation, you may want to sample a stein of beer at the famous Hofbräuhaus. (B,D)

Day 10   Munich. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Meals:  Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Munich and a special dinner with wine in Salzburg

Hotel Information:  MUNICH Le Méridien (SF) PRAGUE Yasmin (F), BUDAPEST Radisson Blu Beke (SF), VIENNA Am Konzerthaus (F), SALZBURG Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF)


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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