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Tour Code:RS9
Length: 11 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted Tour
Single Supp.: $695
Triple Room Disc.: $29

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Sat, Dec 19, 2009	Tue, Dec 29, 2009	Call Us	$1,919	Call Us	$1,727	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

City Highlights: Bratislava, Budapest, Munich, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna

Tour Itinerary

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 Schönbrunn 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.

Day 1: 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 Schönbrunn 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 Hofbräuhaus. (B,D)

Day 11: Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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What's Included

Munich:
Welcome dinner; orientation including Marienplatz; farewell dinner

Prague:
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral

Bratislava:
Visit the capital of Slovakia

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit St. Matthias Coronation Church

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Danube Cruise

Salzburg:
Guided sightseeing, visit Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Churchyard, and Mozart’s birthplace

Note:

Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler
Departures March 7th, April 4th, November 7th & December 19th - day 9: Salzburg sightseeing on arrival instead of Danube Cruise
December 19th departure Christmas Eve in Budapest

MEALS
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Munich

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Accommodations

Single room supplement:
$695

Triple room reduction per person:
$29

Extra nights per person in Munich:
In single room $205, in twin room $138, in triple room $128

2010 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2009.

Munich Clarion Ambiance Rivoli (F) or Le Méridien (SF), Prague Yasmin (F), Budapest Radisson SAS Beke (SF), Vienna Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F), Salzburg Best Western Stieglbräu (F) or Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF)

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