Trafalgar > Imperial Europe (Winter 20082009)

Imperial Europe (Winter 20082009)
11 Days starting from $1,765

Countries Visited:
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

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Length: 11 Days
Type: Winter 2009
Category: Regional
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: TT-WEOX-2009
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria

Take a river cruise on the Danube, visit the Olympic Stadium in Munich, taste Pilson''s famous beer and see first hand the location of The Sound of Music in Salzburg. Imperial drives include Transdanubia, Bavaria and mountain ranges that will leave you breathless!
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS
Sightseeing Highlights
  • Munich: Orientation includes the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Ludwigstrasse.
  • Regensburg: Orientation of this medieval town.
  • Pilsen: See the brewery.
  • Prague: Sightseeing includes the Prague Castle, a visit to St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
  • Bratislava: Visit the capital of the recently established Slovak Republic.
  • Budapest: Sightseeing including the Royal Palace, the Great Synagogue and Fishermen''s Bastion.
  • Györ: Visit this historical town.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Hofburg, City Hall, Imperial Boulevards and State Opera House.
  • Melk: Admire the great Abbey.
  • Salzburg: "The Sound of Music" locations, Mirabell Palace and Mozart''s birthplace all form part of our sightseeing tour.
  • Scenic drives: Transdanubia, Moravian Hills, Danube Valley, Alpine Austria and Germany, Salzkammergut, Bavaria.
Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Munich
  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts on tour
  • 3 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Budapest
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Munich
First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • 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.
  • Munich Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 1 and 10.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • 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.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.
Important Visa Information Visas may be required for certain countries on this tour and can be obtained by your Travel Agent for a fee, prior to leaving home. Note: Separate visas may be required for the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. Note: Visas cannot be issued at borders in Europe.
  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Munich.


  • Day 2 - Arrive Munich On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, we enjoy an orientation tour featuring the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz, with its Glockenspiel clock. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers.

    Hotel: Westin Grand Arabella Park


  • Day 3 - Munich – Prague ( 2 nights) After breakfast we make our way to Regensburg with its fascinating historic old town, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Then we enter the Czech Republic, pass by Pilsen, renowned for its breweries, and reach one of Europe’s most exciting cities, Prague, for the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Congress Centre


  • Day 4 - Prague sightseeing and at leisure Our sightseeing tour shows us how much Prague has blossomed since the Velvet Revolution. We visit impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year old Prague Castle, then cross the Vltava River to explore the cobblestoned Old Town Square and see the Astronomical Clock. Then time at leisure to explore this fascinating city further.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


  • Day 5 - Prague – Budapest (2 nights) Today''s drive takes us through Moravia in the Czech Republic and on to visit Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic, with its medieval town hall in the quaint old town area. Then we enter Hungary and make our way to Budapest, which straddles the wide River Danube, and our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Radisson SAS Beke


  • Day 6 - Budapest sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Great Synagogue and a walking tour of Old Buda including the Fishermen''s Bastion with views over the Parliament and Danube. Then free time perhaps to shop or explore. This evening, we will enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner with music. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



  • Day 7- Budapest – Vienna (2 nights) We drive through Transdanubia to Györ with time for a stroll in this charming medieval city. Later, we drive into Austria reaching Vienna, the great musical capital, for two exciting nights. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton Danube


  • Day 8 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour highlights the Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards, the State Opera House and other main attractions of this Imperial city. We also feature a walking tour, which takes in the oldest part of the city and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Then time for our Tour Director to show us a Hidden Treasure of Vienna, and maybe later take in a Strauss concert? (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Day 9 - Vienna – Salzburg This morning we leave Vienna and follow the Danube Valley, passing the impressive monastery at Melk, overlooking the Danube valley, before passing Linz, and continuing to Salzburg for the night. Here our walking tour highlights Mozart''s birthplace and more. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Austria Trend Europa


  • Day 10 - Salzburg – Munich We return to the Bavarian capital, Munich, and enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Westin Grand Arabella Park


  • Day 11 Munich – USA You are transfered to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)


  • Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departures 18 Dec will be accommodated in Vienna over Christmas and tour departure 26 Dec will be accommodated in Budapest for the New Year''s Eve, giving you the opportunity celebrate in true Hungarian style.


  • Important Visa Information Visas may be required for certain countries on this tour and can be obtained by your Travel Agent for a fee, prior to leaving home. Note: Separate visas may be required for the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.


  • Please Note: Visas cannot be issued at borders in Europe



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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • Munich
  • Regensburg
  • Pilsen
  • Prague
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Gyor
  • Vienna
  • Melk
  • Salzburg
This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Cruise Solo at NO Additional Charge

Trafalgar / Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has waived single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe river cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge.

This offer is valid on the following cruises:

Burgundy & Provence

Tulips & Windmills

Enchanting Danube

Eastern Europe Explorer

Danube Discovery

Rhine Discovery

Grand European Discovery

Paris and Normandy

Grand France

Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only)

Paris & European River Romance

Paris & Grand European Waterways

Paris & the Heart of Europe

Contact your travel specialist at 1-800-942-3301.

**Conditions apply. Valid on select departures. See you travel agent for further details.


   
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