CENTRAL EUROPE ESCORTED TOUR
PRAGUE,
VIENNA
& BUDAPEST - 11
days
This comprehensive escorted tour includes:
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Airline ticket on Star Alliance airlines from one of the listed US cities to Prague, with return from Budapest |
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Double room accommodations in First Class hotels, as listed |
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Airport-Hotel round trip transfers |
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Meals (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary |
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Dinner with folklore show in Prague |
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Dinner with entertainment in the Grinzing suburb of Vienna |
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Farewell dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant in Budapest |
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Opera performance in Prague |
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Strauss and Mozart concert in Vienna |
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Transportation in Europe by modern motorcoach or first class train |
| Services of an English speaking tour director throughout the tour |
| Local English speaking city/attraction guides as required by the itinerary |
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Comprehensive sightseeing program and all entrance fees to tourist attractions listed on the itinerary (unless indicated as optional) |
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Service charges and hotel taxes |
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Luggage handling in hotels (one piece per person) |
Day 1, Thu: USA - Prague
Overnight departure to Prague. Enjoy your in-flight meals and entertainment.
Day 2 (D) Fri: Prague
Transfer from the airport to Hotel
Ambassador Prague. Meet your fellow travelers and tour director. Dinner with
folklore at a local restaurant.
Day 3 (B) Sat: Prague
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town
Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church,
Charles Bridge and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an
opera performance.
Day 4 (B) Sun: Prague
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St.
Vitus Cathedral. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Day 5 (B/D) Mon: Prague - Vienna
Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna, the “City of
Waltz”. The balance of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical
local Heurigen restaurant. Accommodations at the Ananas
Hotel.
Day 6 (B) Tue: Vienna
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of
the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the
city's imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of
Strauss’ and Mozart’s music.
Day 7 (B) Wed: Vienna
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance
of the day is free.
Day 8 (B) Thu:
Vienna - Budapest
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach or first class train to Budapest,
often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent
activities or optional excursions. Accommodations at Mercure
Korona.
Day 9 (B) Fri: Budapest
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of
Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning
sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of
the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and
restaurants; Heroes' Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Day
10 (B/D) Sat: Budapest
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th
century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is
free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner
with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant.
Day
11 (B) Sun: Budapest - USA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home. As an
option, you can extend your stay in Hungary on individual basis.
Prices with airline tickets and transfers. Departure taxes, security & fuel surcharges are additional approx. $365.
| Departure | Return | NY |
Bos |
Phila del phia |
Wash. |
Atla nta |
Orla ndo |
Miami | Chica |
Detroit |
Dallas | Hou ston |
Den ver |
LA | Port land |
Sea ttle |
SF |
| 09/04/08 | 09/14/08 | $3,041 | $3,055 | $3,037 | $3,076 | $3,102 | $3,181 | $3,181 | $3,200 | $3,140 | $3,237 | $3,185 | $3,148 | $3,186 | $3,238 | $3,260 | $3,266 |
| 09/18/08 | 09/28/08 | $2,689 | $2,683 | $2,702 | $2,814 | $2,827 | $2,829 | $2,709 | $2,758 | $2,895 | $2,937 | $2,937 | $2,851 | $2,861 | $2,971 | $2,972 | $2,987 |
| 10/02/08 | 10/12/08 | $2,689 | $2,683 | $2,702 | $2,814 | $2,827 | $2,829 | $2,709 | $2,758 | $2,895 | $2,937 | $2,937 | $2,851 | $2,861 | $2,971 | $2,972 | $2,987 |
| 10/16/08 | 10/26/08 | $2,689 | $2,683 | $2,702 | $2,814 | $2,827 | $2,829 | $2,709 | $2,758 | $2,895 | $2,937 | $2,937 | $2,851 | $2,861 | $2,971 | $2,972 | $2,987 |
| 10/30/08 | 11/09/08 | $2,538 | $2,538 | $2,584 | $2,632 | $2,625 | $2,678 | $2,610 | $2,623 | $2,662 | $2,671 | $2,671 | $2,737 | $2,742 | $2,755 | $2,742 | $2,750 |
Single supplement - $768
Land only price - $1,958
