8 Day Crown of Europe

$1079 Land Only

$1659* Air & Land

Home : : April 2008 - October 2008

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Highlights Package Includes Flights NYC - Budapest, Prague - NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Novotel Budapest Centrum, Budapest 2 nights Hilton Vienna, Vienna 2 nights Movenpick, Prague All transfers 7 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager Services of local guides in each city Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Szentendre, Budapest Hofburg Courtyards, Vienna Telc, Czech Republic Castle District, Prague Itinerary DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart USA Depart USA for Hungary. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for the journey DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Budapest Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation at your hotel Overnight: Budapest DAY 3. Thursday - Visit to Szentendre Enjoy the morning at leisure. This afternoon, enjoy an included trip to the artist village of Szentendre, a haven of handicrafts and Hungarian folk art. Visit the jewelry center for a special exhibition Overnight: Budapest Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Friday- Vienna City Tour Depart Hungary and travel through the Austrian countryside to Vienna, former center of the Hapsburg Empire. Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour that begins with a view of Belvedere Palace and its gardens. Continue with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and view the Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall, Parliament and Prater amusement park. Conclude with a walk through the Hofburg courtyards to the State Opera House Optional: Mozart and Strauss Concert (PM) Overnight: Vienna Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Saturday - Day at Leisure in Vienna An entire day at leisure to follow the footsteps of your favorite composer. Visit one of countless museums or enjoy the gardens, cafes, and shopping that the elegant Austrian capital has to offer Overnight: Vienna Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Sunday - Visit Historic Telc This morning, depart for the Czech Republic. Travel into Southern Bohemia to the charming 14th-century town of Telc with its Renaissance Town Square, medieval city gates and the hilltop Telc Castle. Continue to Prague, the "city of a hundred spires." Balance of the day at leisure Optional: Schonbrunn Palace Tour (AM) Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Monday - Prague City Tour This morning's sightseeing tour of Prague includes a visit to the Castle District, the 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 Jewish Quarter and the Old Town Square to view the famous Town Hall Astronomical Clock. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant Optional: Prague Jewish Interest Tour (PM) Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 8, Tuesday - Return to USA Transfer to the Prague 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. Mozart & Strauss Concert Day #4 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $59 What better way to spend an evening in the “City of Music” than enjoying a concert of Austria´s greatest composers in a Viennese palace. The musicians, singers and dancers perform in historical costumes in this two part performance. A glass of champagne is included. Schonbrunn Palace Tour Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 31 Dec 2008     $49 This impressive baroque palace with its magnificent gardens was the summer residence of the Hapsburg emperors. It was built in the 18th century and has 1440 rooms. Our private tour visits the State Rooms and the originally furnished private rooms of the imperial family. 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. 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 May 20 (Sold Out) 1289 1959 May 27 1289 1999 Jun 3 1289 2289 Jun 10 1289 2289 Jul 1 1369 2359 Jul 8; 15 1199 2189 Jul 29 1189 2299 Aug 5 1199 2189 Aug 19 1199 2199 Sep 2 1289 2289 Sep 9 1459 1999 Sep 16 1289 1829 Sep 23 1459 1999 Sep 30 1289 1829 Oct 7 1469 2089 Oct 21 1289 1929 Oct 28 1179 1799 Nov 11; 25 1079 1659 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, restaurant tips of $5, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Hotel Plans 8 Day Crown of Europe - [details] Novotel Budapest Centrum   Budapest This first class hotel is located in a historical section of Budapest in a recently renovated historical building. [more] Hilton Vienna   Vienna This deluxe hotel is situated adjacent to the popular Stadtpark in the heart of Vienna. [more] Movenpick Hotel   Prague This first class hotel is located in the Preferred 5th District of Prague, and is right beside the Historic City Center and most activity in the city. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 <