Sightseeing Highlights

• Munich: Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Ludwigstrasse.
• Nuremberg: Orientation including the old city walls.
• Pilsen: Visit this beer-brewing town.
• Prague: See Prague Castle, visit St. Vitus Cathedral and old town square.
• Bratislava: Visit the capital of recently established Slovakia.
• Budapest: See the Royal Palace, Great Synagogue and Fishermen's Bastion.
• Györ: Visit this historical town.
• Vienna: See the Hofburg, City Hall Imperial Boulevards and the State Opera House.
• Danube Valley: Enjoy a scenic cruise past Castle Dürnstein.
• Melk: Admire the great Abbey.
• Salzburg: The Sound of Music locations, Mirabell Palace and Mozart's birthplace all form part of our sightseeing tour.

• 9 hot buffet breakfasts.
• 3 three-course dinners.
• Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Budapest.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Munich.

• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg.
• Danube Cruise from Krems to Spitz.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 10.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathrow* to the door of your Trafalgar London hotel:
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
• For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
• Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
• In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
• All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
• In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
• Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
• Gatwick Airport: For clients flying into London’s Gatwick Airport, Trafalgar recommends the Gatwick Express, see Gatwick Express’s website at: www.gatwickexpress.com
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

Imperial Europe 2010 Optional Excursions

BUDT09 - BUDAPEST. Budapest’s Secret Treasures
After a guided visit of St Stephen's Basilica, Hungary's national treasure, we drive to Vajdahunyad Castle, the most interesting building complex in the City Park. In the pretty chapel of this fairy-tale like castle, we will enjoy a short organ concert and then saunter beneath the shady trees of the park to the world famous Gundel restaurant for coffee and the speciality of the house - Gundel’s delicious pancakes and a drink! 
41 (€)

BUDT04 - BUDAPEST. Danube Cruise with Dinner
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the romantic Danube River followed by a tasty dinner of Hungarian specialities. 
54 (€)

BUDT05 - BUDAPEST. Old Hungary Excursion with Lunch and Visit to the Parliament or Opera House
First we visit the elaborate Hungarian Parliament on the banks of the Danube. (When the Parliament is closed, we will visit the exquisitely decorated, 'Renaissance' Opera House). Then on to the lovely medieval town of Szentendre, with its ancient walls and narrow, cobbled streets. Being a centre of art and handicrafts, it has a truly unique atmosphere. Then we visit the Skansen Open-air Museum, where town houses and village cottages Old Hungary are preserved. Then on to Szentendre itself to stroll around, take pictures and perhaps strike a bargain in the shops that sell beautiful Hungarian embroidery and ceramics. The visit will be completed with a typical Hungarian lunch with wine and coffee. 
72 (€)

PRGT13 - PRAGUE. Prague by Night
An evening introduction to this fairytale city with a local guide. We meander through the old city to the Magical Charles Bridge. Then we enjoy drinks and music in one of the quaint restaurants in the old town. 
33 (€)

PRGT14 - PRAGUE. Splendid Interiors
Our private mini-coach takes us through the magical narrow streets and alleys of the city, made famous by the film, Amadeus. We visit the exquisite baroque St. Nicholas Church where the Requiem Mass to commemorate Mozart’s death was performed. We drive past the homes of Nobles frequently used for Mozart’s private concerts and the Churches where his golden fingers would touch the keys of the mighty organs to produce heavenly music. Finally we visit the spectacular Theatre of the Estates, where ‘Don Giovanni’ saw its first performance. When closed we will visit the Art Nouveau 'Municipal House', with its concert hall. 
44 (€)

PRGT01 - PRAGUE. Vltava Cruise & Lunch
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the beautiful River Vltava. Lunch is also included. 
45 (€)

SZGT13 - SALZBURG. Berchtesgaden and Hohenringstrasse Excursion
Should optional SZGT06 not be available, SZGT07 below will be offered as an alternative. A scenic drive in the Bavarian Alps to Berchtesgaden within sight of Hitler’s Bavarian Redoubt. Then via the Hohenringstrasse, we ascend 5000 ft along one of the most beautiful mountain roads of Europe. 
34 (€)

SZGT06 - SALZBURG. Eagle’s Nest Tour & Bavarian Alps
Driving deep into the National Park past bucolic farmhouses and picturesque villages, we arrive at the ruins of Obersalzburg. From here we transfer to special motorcoaches adapted to the scenic mountain climb to Hilter’s notorious ‘Eagle’s Nest’. Through the arches we will have splendid views up to the ‘Hohen Göll’ and across snow-capped peaks. (NB. This optional is weather dependent, and may not be available on all departures) 
47 (€)

VIET28 - VIENNA. Dinner & Vienna Palace Concert
We will enjoy a delicious meal of Viennese specialities, with drinks, followed by a wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most famous works of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. A glass of champagne is included during the interval. 
93 (€)

VIET21 - VIENNA. Dinner with traditional musical entertainment in a local restaurant.
Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant. Drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. 
57 (€)

VIET04 - VIENNA. Vienna's Fabulous Past
We enjoy a guided visit to the Palace of Schönbrunn, with its magnificently preserved state rooms and exquisite gardens. From the summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchs, we continue to the Crypts and Vaults of the Imperial family to hear more about their enthralling story. 
40 (€)

Please View All Departure Dates Below:

Departs	Returns	Price	Guarantee	Available
Fri 17 Sep 2010	Sun 26 Sep 2010	£1325		Full
Fri 24 Sep 2010	Sun 03 Oct 2010	£1325		Full
Fri 01 Oct 2010	Sun 10 Oct 2010	£1265		Full
Fri 08 Oct 2010	Sun 17 Oct 2010	£1225		Full
Fri 15 Oct 2010	Sun 24 Oct 2010	£1225