Imperial Europe (Winter 2009/2010)

Take a river cruise on the Danube, visit the Olympic Stadium in Munich, taste Pilson's famous beer and see first hand the location of The Sound of Music in Salzburg. Imperial drives include Transdanubia, Bavaria and mountain ranges that will leave you breathless!

Highlights

  • Munich
  • Regensburg
  • Pilsen
  • Prague
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Gyor
  • Vienna
  • Melk
  • Salzburg

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Munich: Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Ludwigstrasse.
  • Regensburg: Orientation of this medieval town.
  • Pilsen: See the brewery.
  • Prague: Sightseeing includes the Prague Castle, a visit to St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
  • Bratislava: Visit the capital of the recently established Slovak Republic.
  • Budapest: Sightseeing including the Royal Palace, the Great Synagogue and Fishermen's Bastion.
  • Gyor: Visit this historical town.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Hofburg, City Hall, Imperial Boulevards and State Opera House.
  • Melk: Admire the great Abbey.
  • Salzburg: "The Sound of Music" locations, Mirabell Palace and Mozart's birthplace all form part of our sightseeing tour.

    Dining Highlights

  • Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Munich
  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 3 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local restaurant dinner in Budapest
  • Enjoy coffee and cake in a traditional cafe in Salzburg
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Munich

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg.
  • Munich Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 11.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

    • Details

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA :
    Overnight flight to Munich.
    Day 2MunichArrive Munich :
    Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. After check-in, we enjoy an orientation tour featuring the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz, with its Glockenspiel clock. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelers.

    Hotel: Hilton City
    Day 3PragueMunich - Prague (2 nights) :
    After breakfast we make our way to Regensburg with its fascinating historic old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then we enter the Czech Republic, pass by Pilsen, renowned for its breweries, and reach one of Europe's most exciting cities, Prague, for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Congress Center (2 nights)
    Day 4PraguePrague sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our sightseeing tour shows us how much Prague has blossomed since the Velvet Revolution. We visit impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year old Prague Castle, then cross the Vltava River to explore the cobblestoned Old Town Square and see the Astronomical Clock. Then time at leisure to explore this fascinating city further. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 5BudapestPrague - Budapest (2 nights) :
    Today's drive takes us through Moravia in the Czech Republic and on to visit Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic, with its medieval town hall in the quaint old town area. Then we enter Hungary and make our way to Budapest, which straddles the wide River Danube, and our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Radisson SAS Beke (2 nights)
    Day 6BudapestBudapest sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Great Synagogue and a walking tour of Old Buda including the Fishermen's Bastion with views over the Parliament and Danube. Then free time perhaps to shop or explore. This evening, we will enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner with music. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 7ViennaBudapest - Vienna (2 nights) :
    We drive through Transdanubia to Gyor with time for a stroll in this charming medieval city. Later, we drive into Austria reaching Vienna, the great musical capital, for two exciting nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)
    Day 8ViennaVienna sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg, Ringstrasse, the State Opera House and other main attractions of this Imperial city. We also feature a walking tour, which takes in the oldest part of the city and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Then time for our Tour Director to show us a Hidden Treasure of Vienna, and maybe later take in a Strauss concert? (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 9SalzburgVienna - Salzburg :
    This morning we leave Vienna and follow the Danube Valley, passing the impressive monastery at Melk, before passing Linz, and continuing to Salzburg for the night. Here our walking tour highlights Mozart's birthplace and later weenjoy coffee or tea and a delicious cake in a traditional cafe in Salzburg before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Austria Trend Europa
    Day 10MunichSalzburg - Munich :
    We return to the Bavarian capital, Munich, and enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Hilton City
    Day 11Return USAMunich - USA :
    It is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and traveling companions. A Munich Airport transfer is available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    January 02, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 14, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 28, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 11, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 25, 2010$1,499.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 04, 2010$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 11, 2010$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 25, 2010$1,625.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 01, 2010$1,625.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 08, 2010$1,625.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
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    ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
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    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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