Imperial Europe - From £1,912

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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.
EXPERIENCES
Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city centre. 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.

Munich: During your orientation of Munich with your Travel Director, see the Munich Residenz, former home of the Bavarian royal family, the State Opera House, the ornate neo-Gothic Town Hall, the Hofbräuhaus, St Peter’s Church and the famous Marienplatz.

Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore Prague Castle, with a visit to the splendid gothic St Vitus Cathedral. Continue to the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed 15th-century Astronomical Clock.

Regensburg: Visit Regensburg and explore this enchanting UNESCO-listed town at your leisure.

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.

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.
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ITINERARY

The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travellers 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 centre of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before enjoying dinner together to kick-start your journey.

This morning, visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoilt 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

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. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savour the delicious flavours 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.

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'.

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.

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.

Explore the imperial splendour 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 colourful 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.

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.

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.

For now, it's time to say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Holiday Inn Westpark - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: OREA Hotel Andel's Praha - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: OREA Hotel Andel's Praha - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Novotel Danube - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Novotel Danube - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Imperial Riding School - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Imperial Riding School - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Arcotel Castellani - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: Holiday Inn Westpark - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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