Vienna City Hall
An air-conditioned coach takes you to the tour through medieval towns, old villages, Royal residences and centuries old capitals of several European countries.
Habsburgs ruled Austria and surrounding nations for over six centuries, forming in later years Austria-Hungary Empire until 1918, when it broke apart following military defeat in the First World War.
The Wittelsbach family was the ruling dynasty of the German territories of Bavaria for even longer period of time, also leaving splendour Baroque residences and palaces around.
Prague, the capital of Czech Republic, features 1,000 year old Castle, and Treasury with insignia of Czech kings, and beautiful secession buildings from 19th century,
when it was still a part of Austria-Hungary Empire. Hungarian Budapest shares similar history to Prague and is picturesque located on both sides of Danube river.
The tour includes the cruise over Danube in one of its best parts between Krems and Spitz.
The visit to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart tops the splendour of the old Imperial Europe.
Day 1: Arrive Munich
After arriving at the Munich airport, you will be picked up and taken to your hotel Westin Grand Arabella Park. Then an orientation tour featuring the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz, with its Glockenspiel clock.
Overnight in Munich
Day 2: Munich – Prague
On the way to Prague a walking tour of Nuremburg, carefully rebuilt after wartime destruction, and passing by Pilsen, renowned for its breweries.
Overnight in Prague
Day 3: Prague sightseeing and at leisure
Visit the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year old Prague Castle. Then cross the Vlatva River through St.Charles Bridge to explore the cobblestoned Old Town Square and see the Astronomical Clock.
Overnight in Prague
Day 4: Prague – Budapest
On the way to Budapest a visit to Bratislava, capital of the Republic of Slovakia, with its medieval Town Hall in the quaint Old Town area.
Day 5: Budapest sightseeing and at leisure
After breakfast, set out on a sightseeing tour that 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 river.
Overnight in Budapest
Day 6: Budapest – Vienna
On the way to Vienna, you will be driven through Transdanubia to Györ with time for a stroll in this charming medieval city.
Overnight in Vienna
Day 7: Vienna sightseeing and at leisure
After breakfast, set out on a sightseeing tour and see the Congress centre of Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards, the State Opera House and other main attractions of this Imperial city. Take a walking tour in the oldest part of the city and St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Overnight in Vienna
Day 8: Vienna – Danube Cruise – Salzburg
The tour proceeds to Krems to embark on a scenic Danube cruise to Spitz. Next, you will see the impressive monastery at Melk, overlooking the Danube valley, before passing Linz, and continuing to Salzburg for the night.
Overnight in Salzburg
Day 9: Salzburg – Munich
After breakfast, return to the Bavarian capital, Munich.
Overnight in Munich
Day 10: Depart Munich
After breakfast, you will dropped back to the Munich airport for your onward flight.
The detailed tour schedule available after pressing the button at the bottom of this page.
The air-conditioned coach with onboard washroom, the tour director speaking German and English, also
English-speaking local guide in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg.
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Tour commences
All year: Fridays
Except: 2010: 16 Oct – 04 Nov, 18 Dec – 26 Dec
2011: 03 Jan – 13 Jan, 15 Jan – 27 Jan, 29 Jan – 10 Feb, 12 Feb – 24 Feb
Price
from €1109.74
[Vienna City Hall, photo courtesy of szeke]