11 Day Cultural Capitals of Europe

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Munich, Berlin-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 9 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Holiday Inn City Centre, Munich 1 night Hilton Hotel, Innsbruck 1 night Mercure Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg 3 nights Angelo, Prague 2 nights Hotel Berlin, Berlin All transfers 13 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Special Features: Oberammergau Linderhof Castle Cesky Krumlov Castle District, Prague Green Vault, Dresden Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday - Depart USA Depart the USA to Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for the journey DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Munich Arrive in Munich and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation Overnight: Munich Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Saturday - Munich City Tour This morning, tour Munich and view the major sights of the city including the Nymphenburg Palace, the summer palace of the Wittlesbach dynasty and the Olympic Stadium. Travel to the Marienplatz to see the Glockenspiel clock with its mechanical moving figures. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure Overnight: Munich Meals: Breakfast DAY 4 , Sunday - Visit to Oberammergau and Linderhof Castle, Orientation Tour of Innsbruck Today, head to the Bavarian Alps. Travel to Oberammergau, world-famous for its Passion Plays, woodcarvers and richly painted houses. Visit Linderhof Castle built by “Mad” King Ludwig II and admire the ornately decorated castle with its gardens and fountains. Then enjoy shopping for local handicrafts and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Innsbruck in Austria's mountainous Tyrol for an orientation tour including the Golden Roof, Wilten Basilica and the Ski Jump Overnight: Innsbruck Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 5, Monday - Walking Tour of Salzburg This morning depart for Salzburg, home to the Sound of Music and birthplace of Mozart. On arrival, sightseeing includes a walking city tour of Salzburg to view sights such as the cathedral and Getreidegasse with its wrought iron signs watched over by the mighty 11th-century Hohensalzburg fortress Overnight: Salzburg Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Tuesday - Visit Ceský Krumlov Today, cross the border to the Czech Republic with a stop in medieval Ceský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This well-preserved town is a jewel of old Bohemia and looks very much as it did centuries ago. Continue to Prague Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Wednesday - Prague City Tour This morning, your sightseeing tour of Prague includes a visit to the Castle District, former residence of the Bohemian kings. Enjoy magnificent views of the city and Charles Bridge below. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and view St. George's Basilica. Continue to the Old Town Square to view the famous Town Hall Astronomical Clock. Balance of the day at leisure Optional: Jewish Interest Tour (PM), Czech Folklore Show with Dinner (PM) Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Thursday - Day at Leisure in Prague Enjoy a full day at leisure in Prague. With the day at leisure, we suggest visiting Prague's historic medieval center, lined with cobbled lanes, 14th-century courtyards, and a handful of picturesque churches. Enjoy a prized Czech beer at one of the city's countless pubs, relax in a Bohemian cafe, or take time to visit one of Prague's many museums Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Friday - Walking Tour of Dresden Today cross Saxony to the Baroque art city of Dresden, also known as “the Florence on the Elbe River.” Enjoy a walking city tour to view sights including Zwinger Palace , the Semper Opera and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. Visit the stunning Green Vault museum of applied arts. Continue to Berlin, proud capital of reunited Germany Overnight: Berlin Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Saturday - Berlin City Tour This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Berlin. View the major sights of the city, including the Reichstag building, Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, the remaining symbol of the former Berlin Wall. View the Unter den Linden Street and Kurfurstendam, as well as the State Opera House and the cathedral. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner Optional: Potsdam Tour (PM) Overnight: Berlin Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 11, Sunday - Depart for USA Transfer to the Berlin airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Prague Jewish Interest Tour Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $61 Prague boasts one of the best preserved old Jewish Quarters in Europe. This in-depth walking tour brings to life the past and present of the city's Jewish culture. The tour includes the Jewish Museum, several prominent synagogues and the Old Cemetery, which contains 20,000 graves in twelve layers. The poet Avigdor Kara and Rabbi Loew, the purported originator of the Golem legend in Prague, are buried here. Czech Folklore Show & Dinner Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $60 Tonight, enjoy an evening of folklore and music at a lively restaurant. Try delicious regional dishes and drinks as local performers present customary dances and songs in traditional dress. Potsdam Tour Day #10 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $59 Explore Potsdam, the “City of Palaces.” We visit Cecilienhof Palace, where Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin met for the Potsdam Conference. Another stop is made at Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of the Prussian kings and burial place of Frederick the Great. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land May 29 2019 3029 Jun 19 2019 3029 Jun 26 (Sold Out) 1859 2869 Jul 10; Aug 7 (Sold Out) 1879 2889 Sep 4 2029 2739 Oct 16 (Sold Out) 2069 2689 Oct 30 (Sold Out) 1739 2249 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, restaurant tips of $10, & tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 11 Day Cultural Capitals of Europe - [details] Holiday Inn City Centre   Munich This first class hotel is conveniently located and close to downtown Munich. [more] Hilton Hotel   Innsbruck This superior first class hotel is located in the heart of the city near to many attractions. [more] Mercure Salzburg Kapuzinerberg   Salzburg This first class hotel is located near the old town. [more] Angelo Hotel   Prague This first class hotel is located in Smichov district near to historical city center and many attractions. [more] Clarion Hotel Berlin   Berlin This first class hotel lies directly in the government quarter and close to Berlin's premier shopping districts. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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