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1 MUNICH, GERMANY.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring
Munich. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
2 MUNICH - NUREMBERG - PILSEN - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
An interesting itinerary today as you drive northeast for a first stop
in Nuremberg, famous for its World War II war crime trials. Later, cross
the border into the Czech Republic. On to Prague for the next three
nights. (B)
3 PRAGUE.
The city has a wealth of gothic and baroque architecture that perhaps
inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided
sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas
Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical
Clock. Plenty of time for some individual exploring, or maybe just a
walk along the banks of the Vltava River and then a meal at a restaurant
of your choice. Your second day in Prague will give you a program of
optional excursions or, if you prefer, the opportunity for arranging
your own day with visits to places of particular personal interest. (B)
4 PRAGUE.
Your second day in Prague will give you a program of optional excursions
or, if you prefer, the opportunity for arranging your own day with
visits to places of particular personal interest. (B)
5 PRAGUE - BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA - BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
Journey southeast by way of Brno into the new state of Slovakia for a
stop in its capital, Bratislava. Next, cross into Hungary to reach
Budapest in time to enjoy your first evening in this lively and lovable
capital city. (B)
6 BUDAPEST
Included sightseeing features Buda Castle, which dominates the twin
cities of Buda and Pest that are separated by the broad ribbon of the
Danube. Also see Heroes' Square, which typifies the modern capital, the
old inns and wine cellars along the riverbank, Parliament, Margaret
Island, Fishermen's Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation
Church. There's plenty more to do and see during these two days; ask
your Tour Director for assistance. (B)
7 BUDAPEST.
There's plenty more to do and see today; ask your Tour Director for
assistance in making the most of your time. (B)
8 BUDAPEST - VIENNA WOODS, AUSTRIA - VIENNA.
The highlight of today's itinerary will be the Vienna Woods and
Mayerling. See the hunting lodge, the scene of the tragic 1889 death of
Archduke Rudolf and his 17-year-old lover, Maria Vetsera. Later, a short
drive to Vienna for the next three nights. (B)
9 VIENNA
Two whole days to fully enjoy one of Europe's best known and loved
capitals. Whatever your plans, it is wise to start off with the included
city sightseeing tour. See the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town
Hall. Stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg and, finally, an
inside visit to the House of Strauss. Splendid baroque palaces and the
Viennese traditional joie de vivre give great scope for a program of
optional excursions. Your stay is long enough to fit in your personal
plans and choices. (B)
10 VIENNA.
There's plenty more to do and see today; ask your Tour Director for
assistance in making the most of your time. (B)
11 VIENNA - SALZBURG.
Another day with a truly varied itinerary and some interesting options.
Drive first to Krems on the banks of the Danube and surrounded by hills
and vineyards. Then, something quite different: enjoy a cruise on the
river, taking in the beautiful Wachau region. Maybe join an optional
excursion to visit the abbey at Melk, before continuing the journey
westwards directly to Salzburg. (B)
12 SALZBURG - MUNICH, GERMANY.
Don't miss out on the included city sightseeing excursion with a Local
Guide. You'll be taken through the historic centre of Mozart's hometown
to see its many highlights, including the Domplatz, the Horse Trough,
Festival Hall, and, of course, the charming Getreidegasse where Mozart
was born. This afternoon, motor directly to Munich. This evening, join
the optional Bavarian evening and farewell dinner. (B)
13 MUNICH.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
