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 2010: PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST & OBERAMMERGAU (5650)
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Munich to Munich
The rediscovered jewels of Imperial Europe are the focus of this very popular vacation, starting and ending in Munich, Germany. Since the reunion of Western and Eastern Europe, Prague and Budapest are among the most-visited cities on the 'Old Continent.' On your sightseeing tour, visit Prague's Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Bohemian atmosphere of Town Hall Square with the world-famous Astronomical Clock. In Budapest, experience Fishermen's Bastion and the Royal Castle on your sightseeing tour, as well as a romantic promenade along the banks of the Danube. Add to this the sights, sounds, and tastes of Vienna, Austria's capital. Maybe sit in a cafe and indulge in a scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz. Other stops along the road are medieval Nuremberg, Mozart's Salzburg, and Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps. Surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows, Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play performed by locals just once a decade to fulfill the town's promise to God in exchange for protection from the Black Death. Enchanting natural scenery includes the Austrian Alps and the Danube River Valley, an amazing ending to a marvelous vacation.Special Departures:Mar 28th Departure - Easter WeekDec 5th & Dec 12th Departures include visits to Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg Christmas marketsDec 20th Depaarture - Christmas dinner in BudapestEvery Sunday from May 09 to September 19 (except Jun 20th Departure) & Thursday September 23.
HOTELS
Munich AREA NH (F) at Schwaig, Prague Barcelo (F), Vienna Pyramida (F) at Voesendorf, Budapest Mercure Buda (ST), Salzburg Area Schweighofen (ST) at Eugendorf
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| Details | | Cosmos | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT | | Day 2 | Munich | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. | | Day 3 | Prague | Drive this morning on the Autobahn directly to Nuremberg for a visit. Next, east across the border into the Czech Republic. Evening arrival in Prague. (B) | | Day 4 | Prague | The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Vienna | This morning, motor from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southeast for a few more miles before crossing into Austria. Arrive in Vienna to enjoy an afternoon of optional sightseeing. Start with a tour featuring the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg. Finally, an inside visit of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Reserve some energy for an exciting evening optional excursion. (B) | | Day 6 | Budapest | A morning to see some unexplored corner of this intriguing capital or maybe just to do some shopping down the Karntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and, by way of Gyor, you'll reach Budapest for two overnights. (B) | | Day 7 | Budapest | Buda Castle dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest, separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Heroes' Square typifies the modern capital, while along the riverbank you find the old inns and wine cellars. Included sightseeing takes in the Parliament building, Margaret Island, Fishermen's Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. (B) | | Day 8 | Salzburg | Mid-morning departure from Budapest. Travel westwards across the border into Austria to enjoy more Alpine scenery before heading towards the Danube and finally to the Salzburg area for an overnight. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Oberammergau | Morning in Salzburg, then travel to Oberammergau, the Passion Play village in the Bavarian Alps. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Oberammergau | Morning at leisure, afternoon and evening devoted to the Passion Play. (B,L,D) | | Day 11 | Munich | Drive back to Munich this morning. In the afternoon time at leisure. (B) | | Day 12 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Return Home |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $400Triples not available.
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Additional Information:
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-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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