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2010: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY & OBERAMMERGAU (5690)
17 days incl. travel, or 16 days from Munich to Munich
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 This vacation lets you discover the undisputed beauty of gothic and baroque Prague, romantic Vienna, and charming Budapest at a more leisurely pace, spending three overnights in each of these interesting cities. Enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour with extensive commentary on the local sights, history, and traditions in Prague, Budapest, Vienna, and Salzburg. Start your vacation in Munich before traveling to Nuremberg, famous for its WWII trials. Visit Bratislava, Slovakia's capital by the River Danube, and Mayerling, Austria, where Archduke Rudolf died tragically at a hunting lodge with his young lover. Join an optional excursion to the rich baroque abbey of Melk. Spend a night in Mozart's Salzburg with its charming Getreidegasse (Salzburg's most famous shopping lane) before motoring back to Munich then travel to 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. Return to Munich for a final overnight.
HOTELS
Munich Tryp (F), Prague Clarion Congress (F), Budapest NH Budapest (F), Vienna NH Belvedere (F), Salzburg Austria Trend West (F), Munich NH (F) at Schwaig
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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 | BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT | | Day 3 | Oberammergau | Travel to Oberammergau, the Passion Play village in the Bavarian Alps. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Oberammergau | Morning at leisure, afternoon and evening devoted to the Passion Play. (B,L,D) | | Day 5 | Munich | OBERAMMERGAU | | Day 6 | Prague | An interesting itinerary today as you drive northeast for a first stop in Nuremberg, famous for its World War II war crime trials. Later, cross the border into the Czech Republic. On to Prague for the next three nights. (B) | | Day 7 | Prague | The city has a wealth of gothic and baroque architecture that perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. Plenty of time for some individual exploring, or maybe just a walk along the banks of the Vltava River and then a meal at a restaurant of your choice. Your second day in Prague will give you a program of optional excursions or, if you prefer, the opportunity for arranging your own day with visits to places of particular personal interest. (B daily) | | Day 8 | Prague | The city has a wealth of gothic and baroque architecture that perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. Plenty of time for some individual exploring, or maybe just a walk along the banks of the Vltava River and then a meal at a restaurant of your choice. Your second day in Prague will give you a program of optional excursions or, if you prefer, the opportunity for arranging your own day with visits to places of particular personal interest. (B daily) | | Day 9 | Budapest | Journey southeast by way of Brno into the new state of Slovakia for a stop in its capital, Bratislava. Next, cross into Hungary to reach Budapest in time to enjoy your first evening in this lively and lovable capital city. (B) | | Day 10 | Budapest | Included sightseeing features Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest that are separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Also see Heroes' Square, which typifies the modern capital, the old inns and wine cellars along the riverbank, Parliament, Margaret Island, Fishermen's Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. There's plenty more to do and see during these two days; ask your Tour Director for assistance. (B daily) | | Day 11 | Budapest | Included sightseeing features Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest that are separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Also see Heroes' Square, which typifies the modern capital, the old inns and wine cellars along the riverbank, Parliament, Margaret Island, Fishermen's Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. There's plenty more to do and see during these two days; ask your Tour Director for assistance. (B daily) | | Day 12 | Vienna | The highlight of today's itinerary will be the Vienna Woods and Mayerling. See the hunting lodge, the scene of the tragic 1889 death of Archduke Rudolf and his 17-year-old lover, Maria Vetsera. Later, a short drive to Vienna for the next three nights. (B) | | Day 13 | Vienna | Two whole days to fully enjoy one of Europe's best known and loved capitals. Whatever your plans, it is wise to start off with the included city sightseeing tour. See the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg and, finally, an inside visit to the House of Strauss. Splendid baroque palaces and the Viennese traditional joie de vivre give great scope for a program of optional excursions. Your stay is long enough to fit in your personal plans and choices. (B daily) | | Day 14 | Vienna | Two whole days to fully enjoy one of Europe's best known and loved capitals. Whatever your plans, it is wise to start off with the included city sightseeing tour. See the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg and, finally, an inside visit to the House of Strauss. Splendid baroque palaces and the Viennese traditional joie de vivre give great scope for a program of optional excursions. Your stay is long enough to fit in your personal plans and choices. (B daily) | | Day 15 | Salzburg | Another day with a truly varied itinerary and some interesting options. Drive first to Krems on the banks of the Danube and surrounded by hills and vineyards. Then, something quite different: enjoy a cruise on the river, taking in the beautiful Wachau region. Maybe join an optional excursion to visit the abbey at Melk, before continuing the journey westwards directly to Salzburg. (B) | | Day 16 | Munich | Don't miss out on the included city sightseeing excursion with a Local Guide. You'll be taken through the historic center of Mozart's hometown to see its many highlights, including the Domplatz, the Horse Trough, Festival Hall, and, of course, the charming Getreidegasse where Mozart was born. This afternoon, motor directly to Munich. This evening, join the optional Bavarian evening and farewell dinner. (B) | | Day 17 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Return Home |
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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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