While the lofty spires of Imperial Europe may appear to reach for the heavens, it's essential to stay firmly rooted in the captivating experiences that await you during your travels to Prague, Salzburg, Budapest, and Vienna. These destinations are brimming with travel highlights and heartwarming surprises, best enjoyed with both feet on the ground.
Includes
10 Day Trafalgar Guided Holiday
9 Nights in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
9 Breakfasts, & 4 dinners
Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Optional Experiences at an additional cost during your free time
Sightseeing Highlights
Explore Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist
Discover Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava and Győr
View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague and the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna
See Melk Abbey
and much more!
Excludes
Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Optional Experiences available at an additional cost
Not all departure dates are definite at time of loading, please enquire with one of our agents
Highlights
9 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
13 Meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Munich
The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travellers and your Travel Director this afternoon on an orientation tour., and spend some free time immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Bavarian capital. View the Marienplatz, the centre of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before a Welcome Reception to kick-start your journey.
Arrival Transfer: Depart the airport at 10:00, 13:00
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Munich Westpark
Included Mealso: Dinner
Day 2: Journey to Medieval Regensburg and Prague
This morning visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoilt medieval gem. Cross the Czech border and head to Prague, your home for the next two nights. You’ll have the evening to spend your way or consider joining an Optional Experience to explore beautiful Prague by night with a Local Specialist.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Discover Colourful Prague
Delve into centuries of history as you join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of Prague. View the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, then cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savour the delicious flavours of Trdelník in the Old Town Square, pay tribute to the saints that line the Charles Bridge or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava.
Accommodation: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Onwards to Slovak Bratislava and Budapest
We leave the beauty of Prague behind for the lush landscapes of Moravia and pass into Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava to admire its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Crossing the border into Hungary, we arrive in Budapest, the 'Paris of the East'. Consider spending the evening on a river cruise along the Danube paired with a dinner of a selection of Hungarian specialities and awe-inspiring views.
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Accommodation: Novotel Budapest Danube/Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Explore Riverside Budapest
Admire the iconic and unexpected highlights of Budapest on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the famous Chain Bridge which connects the two ancient settlements that straddle the Danube, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. Here, you can enjoy superb views across the imposing Parliament building and Danube below. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner at our Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals and hear the story of their winery.
Accommodation: Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Venture to Vienna
A leisurely start to your morning could see you joining an Optional Experience guided tour of the magnificent Parliament Building. Cross the hilly landscapes of Transdanubia stopping in Győr to soak up its medieval atmosphere. Arrive in Vienna for an evening at leisure to indulge in the captivating melodies, art and architecture of a city that was once home to famous composers.
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront/Holiday Inn Vienna South
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: See the Sights of Vienna
Explore the imperial splendour of Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Admire Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty, the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th-century to replace the city walls. Then, see the ornate colourful roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most beloved icons. Maybe, visit the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its tranquil gardens or enjoy Vienna's musical talents at one of the performances for which the city is famous.
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Accommodation: Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront/Holiday Inn Vienna South
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Off to Picturesque Salzburg
The enchanting landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley provide a picturesque backdrop for our leisurely drive past vineyards and fortresses en route to Salzburg. We see the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey perched on a rocky outcrop above the Danube and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in Salzburg, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist. Dine in your hotel this evening.
Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date
Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Salzburg City/Arcotel Castellani /Hunertushof in Anif
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Return to Munich
Leave Austria behind, bound for the Bavarian Capital, Munich. This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey through some of Europe's most memorable cities during a Farewell Dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Munich Westpark
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Farewell Munich
For now, it's time to say a fond auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.
Departure Transfer: Arrive at the airport at 07:00, 09:00
Included Meals: Breakfast
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