Hidden Treasures Of Europe

2012 Season
Departs From: Berlin

From 1,319EUR

Length:  9 days from Budapest to Berlin, or 10 days incl. travel

Overview

See some of Europe’s most beautiful cities on this vacation. Start in Budapest, where guided sightseeing includes a stop at Fishermen’s Bastion and a visit to the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church. Continue to Vienna and enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide featuring all the major sites as well as an included visit to Schönbrunn Palace. An entire day at leisure in Vienna gives you the possibility to join an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia.

A highlight of your trip is the visit to Rosenburg Castle, where you’ll tour the castle and enjoy a falconry show (if held), followed by a special lunch near the castle. Next is the Czech capital of Prague, where guided sightseeing includes a visit to the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds. Marvel at the baroque splendor of Dresden and end in the once-divided capital of Germany, Berlin, with guided sightseeing including a stop at the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Welcome and farewell dinners are included.

Duration:  9 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
02 June, 2012	10 June, 2012
09 June, 2012	17 June, 2012
16 June, 2012	24 June, 2012
14 July, 2012	22 July, 2012
11 August, 2012	19 August, 2012
25 August, 2012	02 September, 2012
15 September, 2012	23 September, 2012
22 September, 2012	30 September, 2012

City Highlights

Budapest
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion

Vienna
Guided sightseeing, visit Schönbrunn Palace

Rosenburg
Visit Rosenburg Castle and enjoy a falconry show (if held) and a special lunch near the castle

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

Dresden
Walking tour

Berlin
Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; farewell dinner

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 Budapest, Hungary. Time to rest and start exploring this vibrant city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2   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 3   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 guided sightseeing with a visit to historical SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE. Next, enjoy 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 admire awesome St. Stephen’s Cathedral. (B)

Day 4   At Leisure in Vienna. A whole day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Your Tour Director has suggestions how to spend your evening. (B)

Day 5   Vienna–Rosenburg–Prague, Czech Republic. Enjoy a highlight visit to ROSENBURG CASTLE, beautifully situated in the middle of a nature reserve. Tour the castle and admire the impressive interiors as well as a FALCONRY show (if held). Also enjoy a special lunch near the castle. Next, continue to the Czech capital, Prague. This evening, why not join an optional excursion to explore Prague by night? (B,L)

Day 6   Prague. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the 1,000-year-old 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 at leisure. This evening, an optional dinner excursion is available. (B)

Day 7   Prague–Dresden, Germany–Berlin. Enjoy a walk through Dresden, the former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendor. You’ll love the architecture of the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera! Also admire the recently rebuilt Frauenkirche, symbol of Dresden. Then, head for the capital of reunited Germany, Berlin. Tonight is your chance to sample Berlin’s fine restaurants and nightlife! (B)

Day 8   Berlin. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and a visit to the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH. Drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, and pass the German State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. The afternoon is free and an optional excursion to historic Potsdam is available. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate the success of your vacation. (B,D)

Day 9   Berlin. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Meals:  Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 2 three-course dinners (D): a welcome dinner in Budapest and a farewell dinner in Berlin

Hotel Information:  BUDAPEST Marriott (SF), VIENNA Arcotel Kaiserwasser (SF), PRAGUE Yasmin (F), BERLIN Hilton Berlin (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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