Tour Duration: 10 days Tour Code: RS2012 Tour Type: Prices From: A$1829 [Tour Dates]
Tour Itinerary
Day
Description
1
ARRIVE 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)
2
MUNICH-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. An orientation tour of Germany's "Secret Capital" features the Olympic Stadium, 305-metres (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)
3
PRAGUE. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive capitals. Visit the HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS. Also see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
4
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)
5
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)
6
BUDAPEST-VIENNA, AUSTRIA. This morning, drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the centre 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)
7
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)
8
VIENNA-SALZBURG. A scenic day! Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE (departures 0331-1006) along the most scenic section of the river. No landscape is more typically Austrian than the Sound of Music lakeland of the Salzkammergut on your way to Salzburg. Tonight, enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
9
SALZBURG-MUNICH, GERMANY. A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide takes you through the historical centre. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD, the monumental Domplatz and Mozart's birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. Taste a traditional local specialty, a chocolate Mozart Kugel, before returning to Munich. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and, as a finale to this exciting vacation, you may want to sample a stein of beer at the famous Hofbrauhaus. (B,D)
10
MUNICH. Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
MUNICH: Welcome dinner; orientation including Marienplatz; farewell dinner
PRAGUE: Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradcany Castle grounds
BRATISLAVA: Visit the capital of Slovakia
BUDAPEST:Guided sightseeing, a panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church
VIENNA: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
DANUBE CRUISE (Departures 0331-1006)
SALZBURG: Guided sightseeing, visit Mirabell Gardens and St. Peter's Churchyard; dinner at a local restaurant
Meals: Full buffet breakfast daily (B); 5 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Munich and a special dinner with wine in Salzburg
Headsets throughout the tour
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Meals Breakfast - 9 Lunch - 0 Dinner - 5
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
37
EUR
Name:PRAGUE BY NIGHT Location:PRAGUE Details:On this evening guided tour, learn the legends of this fascinating city while enjoying spectacular views, Czech beer and music at a local tavern, and a walk across the 14th century Charles Bridge.
46
EUR
Name:MOLDAU CRUISE WITH LUNCH Location:PRAGUE Details:Enjoy an aperitif, buffet lunch with drinks and live music as you cruise down the Moldau River. On your 1 1/2 hour journey, see famous sights such as the 9th-century Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Petrin, Vysehrad Castle and Slavin Cemetery.
47
EUR
Name:CZECH DINNER Location:PRAGUE Details:Drive through the "Golden City" to a local restaurant for a three-course dinner with typical Czech cuisine including drinks and live music.
26
EUR
Name:ILLUMINATION DRIVE Location:BUDAPEST Details:Enjoy a marvellous illumination tour of the city's historic centre including the splendid panorama from Gellert Hill.
54
EUR
Name:HUNGARIAN DINNER Location:BUDAPEST Details:In a typical Hungarian restaurant, dine on a three-course dinner with drinks and coffee; try the goulash or select a dish from the international menu.
52
EUR
Name:DANUBE CRUISE Location:BUDAPEST Details:Cruise along the Danube River and enjoy snacks and drinks on board. Admire spectacular views such as Margaret Island, a green oasis is the middle of the river; the House of Parliament, Castle Hill with Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, the Citadel fortress set on the highest point in downtown Budapest; and the University.
53
EUR
Name:HEURIGEN DINNER Location:VIENNA Details:Enjoy dinner with music and wine at one of the Heurigen (wine taverns) in Vienna Woods. Try wine from the current harvest year and traditional fare such as wienerschnitzel and apfelstrudel.
44
EUR
Name:SCHOENBRUNN PALACE Location:VIENNA Details:With your expert guide, visit magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site and former summer residence of the imperial family.
42
EUR
Name:EXCURSION TO VIENNA WOODS Location:VIENNA Details:Today enjoy the fabulous natural scenery of Vienna Woods. Drive south to Baden, famous for its thermal springs since Roman times. Visit the mystical Cistercian HOLY CROSS ABBEY in the village of Heiligenkreuz, founded in 1133 by St. Leopold III of Babenberg; also admire Mayerling, a former hunting lodge famous for the commemorative CHAPEL dedicated to Crown Prince Rudolf, the only son of Emperor Franz Joseph, who died there tragically in 1889.
52
EUR
Name:WALTZ AND OPERETTA CONCERT Location:VIENNA Details:An opera house orchestra and soloists perform famous works by Johann Strauss, Lehar, Mozart, and more in one of the city's elegant concert halls.
55
EUR
Name:CLASSICAL AUSTRIAN DINNER Location:VIENNA Details:Enjoy a four-course Austrian dinner with drinks at a typical local restaurant.
61
EUR
Name:BEST OF MOZART AND STRAUSS Location:VIENNA Details:Attend a concert in one of the most beautiful concert halls in Vienna. The costumed Orchestra performs well-known arias composed by Mozart as well as famous pieces like "The Blue Danube Waltz" and "The Radetzky March" by Strauss.
51
EUR
Name:EXCURSION TO BERCHTESGADEN WITH VISIT TO EAGLE'S NEST Location:SALZBURG Details:On your drive out of the city, pass where the original convent and wedding church of Maria von Trapp can be seen in the distance (possible photo stop). Continue over the border to the Berchtesgaden district in Bavaria. Then stop on the Obersalzberg, the compound area of Hitler's second headquarters, to see a model of the area as it was before bombing in 1945. Then take special buses to drive up the private road to the Eagle's Nest. Enter the original tunnel and elevator which goes up into the actual building. At the top, stop to view the magnificent panorama and to walk along the ridge to enjoy the view of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps. Return to Salzburg by way of the D�rnberg-Hallein saltmining area, where Celtic tribes had settlements already 2500 years ago. Hear about the authentic story of the Trapp family and pass by buildings seen in the "Sound of Music".
27
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Name:FAMOUS HOFBRAUHAUS Location:MUNICH Details:Enjoy a stein of beer in the Festival Hall of the HOFBRAUHAUS, where Bavarian musicians never fail to put everyone in a genuine "Oktoberfest" mood.
Optional Excursions
