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Exotic Europe |
10 day
tour from US$1550
Tour Type: Regional Europe |
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Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Munich
- Nuremberg
- Prague
- Bratislava
- Budapest
- Gyor
- Vienna
- Danube Valley
- Melk
- Salzburg
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1 - Arrive Munich
On arrival at Munich airport you are met and transferred to your
hotel. After check-in, we head out on an orientation tour featuring
the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz, with its Glockenspiel clock.
This evening before dinner at our hotel, we enjoy a welcome drink
with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Dinner)
Hotel: Dorint Novotel City
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2 - Munich – Prague (2 nights)
After breakfast this morning we make our way to Nuremberg for an
orientation tour. Then we cross into the Czech Republic to Pilsen
famous for its beer. Soon we reach one of Europe's most exciting
cities, Prague, where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Congress Centre (2 nights)
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3 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing shows us Hradçany Castle quarter and the Old Town
Square. Later perhaps enjoy a cruise on the Vltava river. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
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4 - Prague – Budapest (2 nights)
Today's drive takes us through Moravia in the Czech Republic and
into Slovakia to visit Bratislava. Then we continue into Hungary en
route to Budapest, for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Kempinski Corvinus (2 nights)
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5 - Budapest sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Great Synagogue
and Fishermen's Bastion with views over the Parliament and Danube.
Then free time perhaps to shop or explore. This evening, we will
enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner with music. (Buffet
Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
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6 - Budapest – Vienna (2 nights)
We drive through Transdanubia to Györ. Here there's time for a
stroll in this charming medieval city. Later, we cross the border
into Austria reaching Vienna, for two nights. Tonight, why not try
some delicious schnitzel and strudel for a truly Austrian dinner? (Buffet
Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn City (2 nights)
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7 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
After breakfast, our morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg,
Imperial Boulevards and other main attractions of this Imperial
city. Then time on your own perhaps to visit a museum or shop in the
Kärntnerstrasse. Later, why not take in a concert of Strauss music? (Buffet
Breakfast)
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8 - Vienna – Danube Cruise – Salzburg
First we stop at Krems to embark on a scenic Danube cruise. Next we
see the monastery at Melk before passing Linz to Salzburg for the
night. Here our sightseeing tour on foot highlights Mozart's
birthplace and more. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Europa
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9 - Salzburg – Munich
There's free time before we head back into Germany to Bavarian
Munich for the final night of our tour. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Dorint Novotel City
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10 - Depart Munich
Time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer to the
airport for our return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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WHAT'S
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Munich:
Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and
Ludwigstrasse.
- Nuremberg:
Orientation including the old city walls.
- Pilsen: Visit this
beer-brewing town.
- Prague: Sightseeing
includes the Hradçany Castle, St. Vitus' Cathedral and
the Old Town Square.
- Bratislava: Visit the
capital of the recently established Slovakia.
- Budapest: Sightseeing
including the Royal Palace, the Great Synagogue and
Fishermen's Bastion.
- Györ: Visit this
historical town.
- Vienna: Sightseeing
includes the Hofburg, City Hall Imperial Boulevards and
State Opera House.
- Danube Valley: Enjoy
a scenic cruise past Castle Dürnstein.
- Melk: Admire the
great Abbey.
- Salzburg: "The
Sound of Music" locations, Mirabell Palace and
Mozart's birthplace all form part of our sightseeing tour.
- Scenic drives through
Transdanubia, the green hills of Moravia, the Danube
Valley, Alpine Austria and Germany, the Salzkammergut and
Bavaria.
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Dining
Highlights
- A welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Munich
- 9 Buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners in hotels
- 1 local speciality restaurant
dinner in Budapest
14 meals in total (see day-by-day
itinerary)
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Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of Trafalgar's
top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in
Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and
washroom.
- Danube Cruise from Krems to Spitz.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and
central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your
transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your
airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel,
booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night
prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your
Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between
05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between
05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers
outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events
(road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not
be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day
of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post
tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of
transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details
must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the
flight departure.
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Additional
Visa Requirements
- Visas are required for most
Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent
to establish the specific requirements for your tour.
- Note: No visa can be
issued at borders in Europe.
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Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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A1
- VIENNA. Imperial Highlights
We enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of Schönbrunn, with its
magnificently preserved state rooms and exquisite gardens. From the
summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchs, we continue to either the
Imperial Treasures, the Vienna Opera House or the Crypts and Vaults
of the Imperial family for a guided tour.
37.00 (€)
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- SALZBURG. Berchtesgaden and Hohenringstrasse Excursion
A scenic drive in the Bavarian Alps to Berchtesgaden within sight of
Hitler’s Bavarian Redoubt. Then via the Hohenringstrasse, we
ascend 5000 ft along one of the most beautiful mountain roads of
Europe.
33.00 (€)
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- SALZBURG. Eagle’s Nest Tour & Bavarian Alps
Driving deep into the National Park past bucolic farmhouses and
picturesque villages, we arrive at the ruins of Obersalzburg. From
here we transfer to special motorcoaches adapted to the scenic
mountain climb to Hilter’s notorious ‘Eagle’s Nest’. Through
the arches we will have splendid views up to the ‘Hohen Göll’
and across snow-capped peaks.
43.00 (€)
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- SALZBURG. The Mozart Experience
We drive to a nearby antique-filled mansion house dating back to the
year 1600, where we will enjoy a privately arranged piano recital of
the greatest works or Salzburg’s famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart. Champagne is included.
34.00 (€)
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- PRAGUE. Prague by Night with Cruise
Enjoy your introduction to Prague. Firstly, an evening river cruise
through the Old City with drinks included shows us the beautifully
illuminated medieval architecture. Then we go on to explore the
narrow and romantic streets either by miniature train or minibus.
42.00 (€)
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- BUDAPEST. Danube Cruise & Drinks
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the romantic Danube River. Refreshments
included.
32.00 (€)
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- BUDAPEST. Gypsy Folklore & Dinner
Tonight we enjoy a Hungarian dinner with drinks in a local
restaurant to the sound of folklore music as the local musicians
serenade you at your table!
46.00 (€)
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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