9-DAY EUROPEAN ESCORTED TOUR
MUNICH – PRAGUE – VIENNA – BUDAPEST – SALZBURG
In Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, join your Local Guides—experts who will share with you the history and secrets in their cities—for sightseeing of the must-see sights. Among the sights you will see in Prague are Charles Bridge, dating to 1357 and one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe, and the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410 with a sinister medieval figure of death who emerges to pull the bell cord. In Budapest, see the Parliament building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the world’s most beautiful parliament buildings, and Fishermen’s Bastion, which overlooks the city. In Vienna, view the Hofburg, the palatial complex at the heart of Vienna and the political focal point for the Hapsburgs. Time on your own in Vienna lets you sit in a café with a piece of scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz, or explore the inside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its Romanesque and gothic architecture.
In Nuremberg, wander through the charming, pedestrian Old Town with its impressive medieval ramparts. In Salzburg, you may want to wander through the quaint streets of the town center and maybe visit Mozart’s house, or sit in a café having a slice of mouthwatering cake and a cup of coffee.
Vibrant cities and historic sights—along with some beautiful scenery of the Alps and the Danube River—make this a comprehensive tour through Central Europe for value-minded travelers.
DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING
– Individual headsets
Sightseeing:
Visits to Nuremberg, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich. Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description including admission charges where applicable.
Guides:
Local Guides for city sightseeing in Prague, Vienna and Budapest; professional Tour Director while touring
Scenic Highlights:
Danube River scenic drive
Transportation:
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach
Meals:
Buffet breakfasts daily; 2 dinners, including a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Munich
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1 – Arrive in Munich, Germany
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or start discovering Munich. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
DAY 2 – Munich Area–Nuremberg–Prague, Czech Republic
The first city visited on this tour is Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church. Next, head east across the border into the Czech Republic. Evening arrival in Prague.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3 – 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 Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 – Prague–Vienna, Austria
Travel from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southeast before crossing into Austria on to Vienna, where included sightseeing starts with 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.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5 – Vienna–Budapest, Hungary
A free morning to further explore the city of “waltz” or maybe just to do some shopping on the Kärntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and its capital city, Budapest.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6 – 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. Included sightseeing takes in the Parliament building, Margaret Island, Fishermen’s Bastion, and the Royal Castle.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 – Budapest–Salzburg, Austria
Skirt the banks of the Danube and cross the border back into Austria. Enjoy spectacular alpine scenery on the way to Salzburg.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8 – Salzburg–Munich, Germany
Morning at leisure in Salzburg or maybe join the optional Sound of Music excursion. Then, continue past Lake Chiemsee to Munich. Tonight, an included typical Bavarian dinner at a local restaurant is a must to celebrate a successful vacation.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 – Munich
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATIONS
MUNICH NH Messe (F) or Ibis Parkstadt (ST)
PRAGUE International (F)
VIENNA Fourside Center (ST) or Star Inn Schönbrunn (ST)
BUDAPEST Ibis Styles Center (ST) or Mercure Buda (F)
SALZBURG Austria Trend Salzburg West (ST)
*Includes guided tours and certain meals as per itinerary. OPC Indemnity Fund fee of $1 per $1,000 of travel products sold is additional. Limited space, other conditions and restrictions may apply. Not all travel dates available. Offer is Subject to change or cancellation at any time.