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 GLOBUS: CHRISTMASTIME IN MUNICH & EASTERN EUROPE (XS)
10 days incl. air, or 9 days from Munich to Vienna
This Christmas vacation is a bestseller among our Christmas vacations. Enjoy 2-night stays in Munich, Prague, Budapest, and Vienna in centrally located hotels. Sightseeing with Local Guides includes all highlights: visits to Munich's Marienplatz, Prague's Hradcany Castle grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral, Budapest's 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church, and Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. A stop is made in Bratislava, the economic and political center of Slovakia. There's plenty of time to visit the Christmas markets in all cities, and an entire day is at leisure at the end of your vacation in Vienna.Special Departure:December 18 - Christmas Eve in Budapest
HOTELS
Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F), Prague Yasmin (F), Budapest Radisson SAS Beke (SF), Vienna Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F)
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| Call (310) 590-2322 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8196108 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Munich | 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 3 | Munich | Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany's 'Secret Capital' features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town's well-known Christmas market at your own pace and to try the famous Lebkuchen and Gluhwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich's lively restaurants; later, you may want to tackle a stein of beer at the Hofbrauhaus. (B) | | Day 4 | Prague | Today, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the 'Golden City.' (B,D) | | Day 5 | Prague | Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive capitals. Visit the HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS and ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL, and see the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards, stroll through the Christmas market. Christmas is the most important family holiday of the year in most Eastern European countries, and the Czechs begin their preparations and celebrations on December 4 with the feast of St. Barbara. (B) | | Day 6 | Budapest | Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Stop for a short visit of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Afterwards, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (B,D) | | Day 7 | 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 ST. MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes' Square. Afternoon at leisure. Christmas preparations in Hungary begin on the first Sunday of Advent, when candles are lit and wreaths appear in offices, schools, and homes. See the Christmas market and try the beiglie, a Christmas cookie made of walnuts and regional spices. Tonight, why not enjoy a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner? (B) | | Day 8 | Vienna | Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Start your afternoon sightseeing with a Local Guide 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 a possibility tonight. (B) | | Day 9 | Vienna | A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Then, join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses-don't forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $288Triple room reduction per person: $20Extra nights per person in Munich:in single room $148, in twin room $100, in triple room $92Extra nights per person in Vienna:in single room $140, in twin room $90, in triple room $85
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-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.
Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 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 2008, 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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