Imperial Europe
Experience Overview
The towering spires of Imperial Europe may seem to touch the sky, but you’ll want to keep your feet on the ground so you don’t miss any of the many travel highlights and heart-warming surprises delivered on your visits to Prague, Salzburg, Budapest and Vienna.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and the story of their winery that dates back to the 19th century.
Iconic Experience
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Regensburg: Visit Regensburg and explore this enchanting UNESCO-listed town at your leisure.
- Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed Astronomical Clock that attracts onlookers each hour.
- Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city center. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower.
- Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest.
- Győr: Absorb the medieval atmosphere of Györ.
- Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
- Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Prague: Join Jindřiška Hinge for a fun workshop on beekeeping and the rooftop bee projects in Prague. Explore bee foraging habitats, learn about bee-flower relationships, honey bee products, and the impact of climate change on bee health. Discover how these pollinators influence this magical city while enjoying herbal tea with honey from rooftop bees. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg
- Discover Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava and Győr
- View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna
- See Melk Abbey
Trip Details
Product Code: 19236
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 403.409A
Starts: Munich, Germany
Finishes: Munich, Germany
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,594 ($359 /day)
Itinerary
The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travelers and your Travel Director this afternoon on an orientation tour, and spend some free time immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Bavarian capital. View the Marienplatz, the center of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before enjoying dinner together to kick-start your journey.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Westpark
Meals: Dinner
This morning visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoiled medieval gem. Cross the Czech border and head to Prague, your home for the next two nights. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - an educational lecture with a local bee expert. You’ll have the evening to spend your way. Consider joining an Optional Experience to explore beautiful Prague by night with a Local Specialist
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Delve into centuries of history as you join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of Prague. View the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, then cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savor the delicious flavors of Trdelník in the Old Town Square, pay tribute to the saints that line the Charles Bridge or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Meals: Breakfast
Cross the lush landscapes of Moravia and stop in Bratislava to admire its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Continue across the Hungarian border before arriving in Budapest, the 'Paris of the East'.
Accommodation: Novotel Danube
Meals: Breakfast
Admire the iconic and unexpected highlights of Budapest on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the famous Chain Bridge which connects the two ancient settlements that straddle the Danube, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. Here, you can enjoy superb views across the Danube below to the imposing Parliament building. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner at our Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals and hear the story of their winery.
Accommodation: Novotel Danube
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A leisurely start to your morning could see you joining an Optional Experience guided tour of the magnificent Parliament Building. Cross the hilly landscapes of Transdanubia stopping in Győr to soak up its baroque atmosphere. Arrive in Vienna for an evening at leisure to indulge in the captivating melodies, art and architecture of a city that was once home to famous composers.
Accommodation: Clarion Vienna South
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the imperial splendor of Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Admire Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty, the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th-century to replace the city walls. Then, see the ornate colorful roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most beloved icons. Maybe, visit the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its tranquil gardens or enjoy Vienna's musical talents at one of the performances for which the city is famous.
Accommodation: Clarion Vienna South
Meals: Breakfast
En route to Salzburg, we see the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey perched on a rocky outcrop above the Danube and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in Salzburg, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist. Dine in your hotel this evening.
Accommodation: Arcotel Castellani
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Austria behind, bound for the Bavarian Capital, Munich. This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey through some of Europe's most memorable cities during dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director.
Accommodation: Leonardo Royal
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
For now, it's time to say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.
Meals: Breakfast
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