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Hidden Treasures of Europe
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See some of Europe's most beautiful cities on this 10-day vacation from Berlin to Vienna. Start in the once divided capital city of Germany with guided sightseeing including a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Marvel at the baroque splendor of Dresden, and enjoy sightseeing in the attractive capital of Prague, including the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle. Stop in Bratislava, the economic and political center of the Slovak Republic on your way to Budapest, where guided sightseeing includes a visit to the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church and a stop at Fishermen's Bastion. Arrive in Vienna in the afternoon and enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide featuring all major sights as well as an included visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral. An entire day at leisure in Vienna gives you the possibility to do your own explorations. Optional excursions to Schonbrunn Palace, the Vienna Woods, or to a concert in one of Vienna's famous concert halls are available.
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| Call (818) 552-7700 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6555882 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | (Sun.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Berlin | (Mon.) Time to rest and start exploring the capital of reunified Germany. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | Berlin | (Tue.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the Ku'damm, the restored Reichstag, monumental Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, the 210 foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park, and a visit to the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH. Drive along Unter Den Linden Boulevard, pass the German State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. The afternoon is free and an optional excursion to historic Potsdam is available. Tonight is your chance to sample Berlin's fine restaurants and nightlife! (BB) | | Day 4 | Prague | (Wed.) South through the area that used to belong to the "other part" of Germany. Stop in 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! Then head for Bohemia and the Czech capital of Prague. How about an optional Czech folklore show tonight? (BB,D) | | Day 5 | Prague | (Thu.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features 1,000-year-old HRADCANY CASTLE, the former residence of Bohemian kings; ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL; the Old Town; the Jewish ghetto; and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards, you may want to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square. This evening why not join an optional dinner outing? (BB) | | Day 6 | Budapest | (Fri.) Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Around lunchtime you reach Bratislava, the economic and political center of the Slovak Republic. Later, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (BB,D) | | Day 7 | Budapest | (Sat.) 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. (BB) | | Day 8 | Vienna | (Sun.) 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. (BB) | | Day 9 | Vienna | (Mon.) A whole day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join optional excursions to the Vienna Woods, historical Schonbrunn Palace, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own. An optional farewell dinner may be the perfect way to celebrate the success of your vacation! (BB) | | Day 10 | Return Home | (Tue.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
| | | BERLIN Jolly Vivaldi (SF) | | PRAGUE Mercure Prague Old Town (F) | | BUDAPEST Radisson SAS Beke (SF) | | VIENNA Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F) |
| | Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. US$ Price Details Applicable air fare taxes and fees Single room supplement:
$503 Triple room reduction per person:
$21 Extra nights per person in Berlin:
in single room $235, in twin room $160, in triple room $150 Extra nights per person in Vienna:
in single room $166, in twin room $106, in triple room $102
Our volume buying power saves you money!
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices. Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking. Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Globus has received your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment. Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable. Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table d'hote menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature. |
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