PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST - 2010

10 days incl. air, or 9 days from Munich to Munich (CO-6050)Return to Italy Vacations & Tours

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The rediscovered jewels of Imperial Europe are the focus of this very popular vacation, starting and ending in Munich, Germany. Since the reunion of Western and Eastern Europe, Prague and Budapest are among the most-visited cities on the “Old Continent.” On your sightseeing tour, visit Prague’s Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Bohemian atmosphere of Town Hall Square with the world-famous Astronomical Clock. In Budapest, experience Fishermen’s Bastion and the Royal Castle on your sightseeing tour, as well as a romantic promenade along the banks of the Danube. Add to this the sights, sounds, and tastes of Vienna, Austria’s capital. Maybe sit in a café and indulge in a scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz. Other stops along the road are medieval Nuremberg and Mozart’s Salzburg. Enchanting natural scenery includes the Austrian Alps and the Danube River Valley, an amazing ending to a marvelous vacation.

6050

Itinerary

Day 1 Sun. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT

Day 2 Mon. ARRIVAL IN MUNICH AREA, GERMANY "Munich, Germany's Secret Capital"

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Day 3 Tue. 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,D)

Day 4 Wed. 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,D)

Day 5 Thu. PRAGUE-VIENNA, AUSTRIA

This morning, motor from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southeast for a few more miles 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. Finally, an inside visit of St. Stephen’s Catherdral. Reserve some energy for an exciting evening optional excursion. (B)

Day 6 Fri. VIENNA-BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

A morning to see some unexplored corner of this intriguing capital or maybe just to do some shopping down the Kärntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and, by way of Györ, you’ll reach Budapest for two overnights. (B)

Day 7 Sat. 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)

Day 8 Sun. BUDAPEST-SALZBURG AREA, 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 the Salzburg area for an overnight. (B,D)

Day 9 Mon. SALZBURG AREA-MUNICH AREA, GERMANY

A comfortable and relatively short drive past Lake Chiemsee to the Munich area for an overnight. (B)

Day 10 Tue. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY

(B)

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Airport transfers may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.

Dates and Prices

Departure
Details

Departure
Date

Tour
Start Date

Return
Date

Land/Cruise
Price Only

Status

Popular Departure

3/7/2010

3/8/2010

3/16/2010

$999.00

Available

Popular Departure

3/21/2010

3/22/2010

3/30/2010

$999.00

Available

3/28/2010

3/29/2010

4/6/2010

$999.00

Available

4/4/2010

4/5/2010

4/13/2010

$1,095.00

Available

4/18/2010

4/19/2010

4/27/2010

$1,095.00

Available

4/25/2010

4/26/2010

5/4/2010

$1,095.00

Available

Popular Departure

5/2/2010

5/3/2010

5/11/2010

$1,119.00

Available

5/9/2010

5/10/2010

5/18/2010

$1,119.00

Available

5/16/2010

5/17/2010

5/25/2010

$1,119.00

Available

5/23/2010

5/24/2010

6/1/2010

$1,119.00

Available

Popular Departure

5/30/2010

5/31/2010

6/8/2010

$1,119.00

Available

6/6/2010

6/7/2010

6/15/2010

$1,119.00

Available

6/13/2010

6/14/2010

6/22/2010

$1,119.00

Available

Popular Departure

6/20/2010

6/21/2010

6/29/2010

$1,119.00

Available

6/27/2010

6/28/2010

7/6/2010

$1,119.00

Available

7/4/2010

7/5/2010

7/13/2010

$1,119.00

Available

7/11/2010

7/12/2010

7/20/2010

$1,119.00

 Available  

7/18/2010

7/19/2010

7/27/2010

$1,119.00

Available

7/25/2010

7/26/2010

8/3/2010

$1,119.00

Available

8/1/2010

8/2/2010

8/10/2010

$1,119.00

Available

8/8/2010

8/9/2010

8/17/2010

$1,119.00

Available

Popular Departure

8/15/2010

8/16/2010

8/24/2010

$1,119.00

Available

8/22/2010

8/23/2010

8/31/2010

$1,119.00

Available

8/29/2010

8/30/2010

9/7/2010

$1,119.00

Available

9/5/2010

9/6/2010

9/14/2010

$1,119.00

Available

Popular Departure

9/12/2010

9/13/2010

9/21/2010

$1,119.00

Available

9/19/2010

9/20/2010

9/28/2010

$1,119.00

Available

9/26/2010

9/27/2010

10/5/2010

$1,119.00

Available

Popular Departure

10/3/2010

10/4/2010

10/12/2010

$1,119.00

Available

10/10/2010

10/11/2010

10/19/2010

$1,119.00

Available

Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.