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 GLOBUS 2009: IMPERIAL SPLENDORS (RS)
11 days incl. air, or 10 days from Munich to Munich
This is a magnificent vacation through the former Habsburg Empire. This trip visits five of Europe's most intriguing cities, from Munich with its many historic highlights and the Marienplatz to the "Golden City" of Prague to visit 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and more. Travel via Bratislava in the Slovak Republic to Budapest in Hungary and Vienna in Austria. In both Budapest and Vienna, a Local Guide will take you on a guided sightseeing tour and into the main cathedrals. In Vienna, enjoy an entire day at leisure, which gives you the possibility to visit Schonbrunn Palace, the residence of the Habsburg emperors and one of Austria's most important cultural monuments. Of course, a romantic cruise on the Danube River is included before entering Sound of Music country on your way to Salzburg. Your guided walking tour of Salzburg shows you this magnificent town and includes Mozart's birthplace. Your trip ends back in Munich, Germany, with a farewell dinner-the perfect finale to a wonderful Europe vacation.
HOTELS
Munich Clarion Ambiance Rivoli (F) or Le Meridien (SF), Prague Yasmin (F), Budapest Radisson SAS Beke (SF), Vienna Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F), Salzburg Best Western Stieglbrau (F) or Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF)
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| Call (860) 263-7080 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7481944 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | ARRIVAL IN MUNICH, GERMANY | 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-Prague, Czech Republic | An orientation tour of Germany's "Secret Capital" features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, and MARIENPLATZ in the historic heart of the city. Later, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the "Golden City." This evening, why not join an optional outing to explore Prague by night (B,D) | | Day 4 | Prague | Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive capitals. See 1,000-year-old HRADCANY CASTLE, ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL (on Sundays no inside guiding permitted), the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afternoon at leisure; you may want to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or relax at an outdoor restaurant. This evening, why not join an optional dinner outing? (B) | | Day 5 | PRAGUE-BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA-BUDAPEST, HUNGARY | Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Around lunchtime, reach Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Afterwards, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Budapest | Your Local Guide takes your 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 MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes' Square. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (B) | | Day 7 | BUDAPEST-VIENNA, AUSTRIA | This morning, drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing 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 excursions to the wine village of Grinzing is available. (B) | | Day 8 | At Leisure in Vienna | A whole day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join exciting optional excursions, such as the Vienna Woods, historic Schonbrunn Palace, a concert, or just explore this magnificent city on your own. (B) | | Day 9 | Vienna-Salzburg | A scenic day! Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the river. No landscape is more typically Austrian than the Sound of Music lakeland of the Salzkammergut. Pass lovely Lake Wolfgang on your way via Bad Ischl to Salzburg. (B,D) | | Day 10 | SALZBURG-MUNICH, GERMANY | A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide takes you through the historical center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART'S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. A comfortable drive brings you back to Munich. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and, as a finale to this exciting vacation, you may want to enjoy a stein of beer at the famous Hofbrauhaus. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $695Triple room reduction per person: $29Extra nights per person in Munich:In single room $205, in twin room $138, in triple room $1282010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2009.
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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 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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