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 2010: CENTRAL EUROPE (6100)
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Munich to Munich A wonderful way to experience the best Austria has to offer. Your vacation begins in the Bavarian capital of Munich. After a stop at picturesque Lake Chiemsee, continue to Mozart's Salzburg for a guided tour. Marvel at Melk's impressive abbey, then a scenic drive past vineyards and castles along the banks of the Danube. Spend two nights in splendid Vienna, with time to indulge in Sachertorte, listen to a Viennese waltz, or visit the magnificent Schonbrunn and Hofburg Palaces. Drink in the stunning alpine scenery on your way to Graz, then on to the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck via Grossglockner Pass and Hohe Tauern National Park. Return to Munich with time for a beer and a final Auf Wiedersehen!
HOTELS
Munich Econtel (ST), Salzburg Austria Trend Salzburg West (F), Vienna Kavalier (ST), Graz Ibis (ST), Innsbruck Dollinger (ST)
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| Call (800) 448-3952 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8657515 | | 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 for you to see some of Munich. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. | | Day 3 | Salzburg | Sometimes dubbed Germany's 'Secret Capital,' Munich is a captivating mix of traditional Bavarian charm and modern chic, a city simply bursting with Gemutlichkeit-a jovial atmosphere typified by its famous beer halls and breweries. Today, enjoy an included orientation drive of this magnificent city with stops to admire its splendid Marienplatz Square, Old and New Town Halls, and the twin-towered gothic Frauenkirche. This afternoon, journey to beautiful Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake, before continuing to Mozart's charming birthplace of Salzburg. Immortalized as the film location of The Sound of Music, Salzburg is a feast for the eyes with its charming streets, palaces, and churches set beneath an imposing 11th-century castle. Take a fascinating tour of the city this morning, ambling through its historic center to marvel at its magnificent Domplatz Cathedral, Residenzplatz, Festival Hall, and medieval Getreidegasse, the cobbled street housing the building where Mozart was born, which is now a museum. Perhaps even sample one of Salzburg's famous Mozartkugel chocolates. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Vienna | This morning, on the way to Vienna, stop at the 1,000-year-old Melk Abbey, where there's time to soak up the splendors of this building standing high on a hill above the Danube. From here, follow the banks of the Danube through the stunning Wachau Valley, passing rich vineyards, fairytale castles, and villages such as Durnstein, where England's King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. Arrive in Vienna, Austria's glittering capital, in the late afternoon for a 2-night stay. (B) | | Day 5 | Vienna | Once the seat of the mighty Habsburg Empire and home to Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart, Vienna blends ornate baroque architecture with an irresistible musical heritage-you can almost hear the strains of classical music as you stroll its streets. There's much to enthrall you today: admire the fabulous State Opera House, Hofburg Palace, and Parliament House amidst other monuments before visiting the superb 12th-century St. Stephen's Cathedral. Later, why not try some of Vienna's heavenly Sachertorte at a traditional coffee house or enjoy a horse-drawn Fiaker carriage ride? This afternoon, don't miss the optional excursion to the exquisite Schonbrunn Palace. Surrounded by glorious gardens and once home to Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Maria Theresa, this breathtaking palace is best known for its Hall of Mirrors, where Mozart once played, and the spectacular ceiling frescoes of its Great Gallery. Tonight, experience an optional world-class classical concert at the Hofburg Palace. (B) | | Day 6 | GRAZ | Sit back and soak up the stunning mountain scenery of the Styrian Alps this morning as you cross famed Semmering Pass towards Graz, Austria's second-largest city. This afternoon, why not join the optional guided tour to savor the many charms of this historic city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to six universities. Admire its quaint, narrow cobbled streets and alleyways, impressive castle, and medieval main square, the Hauptplatz, with its famous painted Gemaltes Haus covered with frescoes of Roman gods. (B) | | Day 7 | Innsbruck | This morning, more scenic wonders await with your journey through pretty Klagenfurt and around Lake Worth to the Grossglockner Pass. This breathtaking pass is the highest in Austria and one of the most spectacular in Europe, with thrilling views of 12,460-foot Grossglockner Mountain, lush dairy pastures, and picturesque villages. Once through the pass, continue on to the lakeside resort of Zell am See in the heart of wonderful Hohe Tauern National Park. From there, on to the picture-book medieval town of Kitzbuhel with its classic Tyrolean chalets and beautiful cobbled center dating back to the 9th century. Later, travel to Innsbruck, the capital of Austria's wondrous Tyrol, for an overnight stay. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Munich | Surrounded by towering peaks, Innsbruck is undoubtedly one of Austria's prettiest cities, and there's plenty of time this morning to explore its charms and delightful streets. Admire the resplendent Golden Roof, a 15th-century gold and copper-roofed balcony built to provide Emperor Maximilian I with a royal box for viewing tournaments in the square below, and marvel at the handsome Hofburg Palace. Before leaving for Munich, take the opportunity for some last-minute shopping-maybe snap up some legendary Swarovski crystal! Tonight there's a chance to join the optional evening outing to an authentic Bavarian Folklore show. (B) | | Day 9 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Return Home |
| | US$ Price Details
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Additional Information:
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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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