10 Day Crown of Europe

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Highlights

Escorted Package Includes

  • Flights NYC-Budapest, Prague-NYC
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 8 nights First Class accommodations
  • All transfers
  • 10 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of an English-speaking tour manager
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

  • Fishermen's Bastion, Budapest
  • Szentendre, Budapest
  • Hofburg Courtyards, Vienna
  • Castle District, Prague

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    Itinerary

    DAY 1, Monday - Depart the USA
    Depart the USA for Hungary. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment

    DAY 2, Tuesday - 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
    Meals: Dinner

    DAY 3, Wednesday - Budapest City Tour
    Your morning tour begins in Pest with a chance to view the Parliament, Royal Palace and Heroes' Square. Cross the Danube over the Elizabeth Bridge to the Buda Hills. Visit Mount Gellert, then continue to visit the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church on Castle Hill. From Fishermen's Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure
    Optional: Budapest Jewish Interest Tour (PM)
    Overnight: Budapest
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 4, Thursday - Visit to Szentendre
    Spend the morning in Budapest at leisure discovering the Hungarian Capital. This afternoon, enjoy an included excursion to the artisan village of Szentendre, a picturesque haven of handicrafts and Hungarian folk art
    Overnight: Parliament & St. Stephens (AM)
    Overnight: Budapest
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 5, 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 & Strauss Concert (PM)
    Overnight: Vienna
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 6, Saturday - Full Day in Vienna
    Enjoy a full day at leisure to follow the footsteps of your favorite composer. Visit one of the countless museums or enjoy the gardens, cafes, and shopping that the elegant Austrian capital has to offer
    Optional: Bratislava, Slovakia (AM)
    Overnight: Vienna
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 7, Sunday - Travel to Prague via Telc
    Mid-morning, depart for the Czech Republic. Travel through Southern Bohemia to the charming 14th-century town of Telc for a short stop to see its Renaissance Town Square before continuing to Prague, the "city of a hundred spires." Enjoy the evening at leisure
    Optional: Schonbrunn Palace Tour (AM)
    Overnight: Prague
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 8, Monday - Prague City Tour
    A morning 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 9, Tuesday - Full Day in Prague
    Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Prague independently. As one of Europe's premier cultural capital, the city abounds with impressive landmarks, art galleries, concert halls, and museums. Or simply wander the streets to admire the varied beauty of Prague's original architecture, most of which was spared from devastation during the Second World War
    Overnight: Prague
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 10, Wednesday - Depart for the USA
    Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
    Meals: Breakfast

    Optionals

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

    Budapest Jewish Interest Tour Day #3 01 Apr 2009 - 31 Dec 2009     $53
    Budapest Jewish Interest Tour This tour highlights the different aspects of Budapest's rich Jewish heritage. Begin with a visit to the Great Dohany Synagogue which ranks among one of the top sights of Budapest. This Moorish style building is Europe's largest and the world's second largest Synagogue. Travel to a different section of town to explore the chilling Hungarian Holocaust Museum. Additionally, view the Jewish Museum, the Tree of Life and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial.

    Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall Day #4 01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2010     $57
    Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall This comprehensive tour includes three splendid interiors and at the same time provides an insight on local politics, religion and products. The cost of building the Hungarian House of Parliament would have paid for the construction of an entire town for 40,000 people. A stunning interior and the Hungarian Crown Jewels await us there. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit each day. Next we tour St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest and most impressive church of Budapest where a relic, the mummified hand of St. Stephen, can be seen. Finally our guide takes us to the historic Great Market Hall where, like a hundred years ago, the locals still do their everyday shopping. At your leisure, absorb the unique atmosphere with over 100 market stalls and an endless choice of regional products.

    Mozart & Strauss Concert Day #5 01 Apr 2009 - 31 Dec 2010     $65
    Mozart & Strauss Concert What better way to spend an evening in the "City of Music" than enjoying a concert of Austria's greatest composers in one of the city's splendid palaces. With the musicians, singers and dancers wearing historic costumes, this performance takes us back in time to the days when Mozart and Strauss were alive. A glass of champagne is included during the intermission.

    Half Day Bratislava Day #6 01 Nov 2008 - 31 Mar 2010     $59
    Half Day Bratislava This morning enjoy a half-day excursion across the border to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. For centuries, this city has been famous for its charm and beauty. It has undergone a major revitalization and now flourishes as one of Europe's newest capitals. The beautifully restored old town with its winding lanes and medieval courtyards is nestled between the steep Castle Hill and the Danube River. First, explore the historic center on a guided walking tour. Then, with time at leisure, stroll the lively pedestrian streets of this charming city where local street vendors offer regional gifts.

    Schonbrunn Palace Tour Day #7 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Nov 2009     $49
    Schonbrunn Palace Tour 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 #8 01 Apr 2009 - 30 Nov 2009     $61
    Prague Jewish Interest Tour 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 life, culture and traditions. The tour includes the Jewish Museum and several prominent synagogues, amongst them Europe's oldest active synagogue dating back to the 13th century. A highlight is the visit to the mystical Old Cemetery which has become one of the emblems of Prague. It was in use until the 18th century and contains 20,000 graves in twelve layers. Rabbi Loew, the purported originator of the Golem legend, and the poet Avigdor Kara are buried here.

    Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

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      Additional Information:

      Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

      Jul 13 departure will be accommodated at the Hilton Hotel in Prague.


      Entry Requirements:
      US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.


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