CENTRAL EUROPE ESCORTED TOUR
VIENNA
& BUDAPEST - 8
days
This comprehensive escorted tour includes:
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Airline ticket on Star Alliance airlines from one of the listed US cities to Vienna, 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 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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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, Sun: USA - Vienna
Overnight departure to Vienna. Enjoy your in-flight meals and entertainment.
Day 2 (D) Mon: Vienna
Transfer from the airport to Ananas
Hotel. Meet your fellow travelers and tour director. Dinner tonight will be in a typical
local Heurigen restaurant.
Day 3 (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 4 (B) Wed: Vienna
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance
of the day is free.
Day
5 (B) Thu:
Vienna - Budapest
Today, journey eastbound by motorcoach 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 6 (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 7 (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 8 (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 |
| 08/24/08 | 08/31/08 | $2,486 | $2,502 | $2,484 | $2,507 | $2,550 | $2,626 | $2,626 | $2,619 | $2,574 | $2,674 | $2,603 | $2,588 | $2,626 | $2,679 | $2,686 | $2,700 |
| 09/07/08 | 09/14/08 | $2,486 | $2,502 | $2,484 | $2,507 | $2,550 | $2,626 | $2,626 | $2,619 | $2,574 | $2,674 | $2,603 | $2,588 | $2,626 | $2,679 | $2,686 | $2,700 |
| 09/21/08 | 09/28/08 | $2,187 | $2,202 | $2,217 | $2,271 | $2,274 | $2,327 | $2,237 | $2,287 | $2,356 | $2,368 | $2,358 | $2,356 | $2,365 | $2,356 | $2,357 | $2,383 |
| 10/05/08 | 10/12/08 | $2,187 | $2,202 | $2,217 | $2,271 | $2,274 | $2,327 | $2,237 | $2,287 | $2,356 | $2,368 | $2,358 | $2,356 | $2,365 | $2,356 | $2,357 | $2,383 |
| 10/19/08 | 10/26/08 | $2,187 | $2,202 | $2,217 | $2,271 | $2,274 | $2,327 | $2,237 | $2,287 | $2,356 | $2,368 | $2,358 | $2,356 | $2,365 | $2,356 | $2,357 | $2,383 |
| 11/02/08 | 11/09/08 | $2,073 | $2,046 | $2,074 | $2,147 | $2,104 | $2,213 | $2,144 | $2,121 | $2,146 | $2,176 | $2,180 | $2,187 | $2,211 | $2,229 | $2,207 | $2,215 |
Single supplement - $318
Land only price - $1,453
