ARRIVE IN MUNICH AREA, GERMANY. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
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MUNICH AREA-NUREMBERG-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Drive this morning on the Autobahn directly to Nuremberg for a visit. Next, east across the border into the Czech Republic. Evening arrival in Prague. (B)
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PRAGUE The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the the Jewish Quarter,Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. (B)
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PRAGUE-VIENNA, AUSTRIA This morning, motor from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southeast for a few more kilometres before crossing into Austria. Arrive in Vienna to enjoy an afternoon of optional sightseeing. Start with a tour featuring the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg. Reserve some energy for an exciting evening optional excursion. (B)
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VIENNA-BUDAPEST, HUNGARY A morning to see some unexplored corner of this intriguing capital or maybe just to do some shopping down the Karntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and, by way of Gyor, you'll reach Budapest for two overnights. (B)
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BUDAPEST Buda Castle dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest, separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Heroes' Square typifies the modern capital, while along the riverbank you find the old inns and wine cellars. Included sightseeing takes in the Parliament Building, Margaret Island, Fishermen's Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. (B)
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BUDAPEST-SALZBURG, AUSTRIA Mid-morning departure from Budapest. Travel westwards across the border into Austria to enjoy more Alpine scenery before heading towards the Danube and finally to Salzburg for an overnight. (B)
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SALZBURG-MUNICH AREA, GERMANY Morning at leisure in Salzburg or enjoy an optional Sound of Music excursion. A comfortable and relatively short drive past Lake Chiemsee to the Munich. Tonight, an included typical Bavarian dinner at a local restaurant is a must to celebrate a successful vacation. (B,D)
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MUNICH AREA Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Nuremberg, Vienna, Salzburg
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Danube River scenic drive
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Prague and Budapest. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B); 2 dinners (D), including a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Munich
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available at reasonable prices to customise your own experience
Meals Breakfast - 8 Lunch - 0 Dinner - 1
Optional Excursions
To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.
Cost
Description
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Name:THE BEST OF MEDIEVAL PRAGUE Location:PRAGUE Details:An afternoon full of history and architectural beauty - an intensive visit of the entire Castle District with entrance to the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Crypt of the Bohemian Kings. You will also see inside the St. George Basilica. Finally, to Golden Lane where Franz Kafka lived for a short while.
47
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Name:CZECH DINNER & MUSIC Location:PRAGUE Details:A typical Czech meal in a famous wine restaurant not far from Prague Castle including unlimited drinks with wine served from special glass pipes. During the meal enjoy folklore music from different parts of the country.
28
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Name:CITY SIGHTSEEING Location:VIENNA Details:Enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour of Vienna by driving along the Ringstrasse to see the Opera House, the Heldentor, the Hofburg, Parliament, and town hall. Next to Hero Square. Finish the morning admiring the Cathedral of St. Stephen.
65
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Name:TYPICAL VIENNESE EVENING & DINNER Location:VIENNA Details:An unforgettable evening in Vienna. First a typical 3 course Viennese dinner and then a concert in a beautiful palace - Palais Auersperg. The Vienna Residence Orchestra was founded to perform the music of the "Wiener Klassik" to the highest standard. The programme consists mainly of works by Mozart and Johann Strauss. The present leaders of the orchestra are violinists of world renown and, as well as performing for the Vienna Residence Orchestra, they perform as soloists with the leading orchestras of the world. During the intermission you will be offered 1 glass of champagne or an orange juice.
40
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Name:SCHONBRUNN PALACE & GARDENS Location:VIENNA Details:A guided tour of part of the magnificent palace of Schonbrunn, which was the summer residence of the Austrian Emperors for nearly 150 years. It was built between 1695 and 1749 with over 100 rooms and beautiful gardens. End the tour with free time in the main gardens.
48
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Name:HUNGARIAN NIGHT Location:BUDAPEST Details:A typical Hungarian evening. After an aperitif, enjoy dinner with some fine local specialties and unlimited wine, followed by a programme of Hungarian folklore and Gypsy music.
55
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Name:EVENING ON A BOAT Location:BUDAPEST Details:Cruise along the River Danube admiring the beauty of the twin cities Buda and Pest. See the Satle District, Gellert Hill and the House of Parliament sampling Hungarian and international dishes, with drinks during your dinner.
25
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Name:SOUND OF MUSIC SCENES Location:SALZBURG Details:A fascinating excursion taking you to the scenes that have become immortal through the "Sound of Music" film. See where the Von Trapp family lived and "the hills that are alive with the sound of music"!
Optional Excursions
