PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST 6050 |
9 days from Munich to Munich |
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Vacation Overview
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| The rediscovered jewels of Imperial Europe are the focus of this popular vacation, starting and ending in Munich. Visit Prague’s Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Bohemian atmosphere of Town Hall Square with its world-famous Astronomical Clock; in Budapest, experience Fishermen’s Bastion, the Royal Castle, and a romantic promenade along the banks of the Danube. Add the sights, sounds, and tastes of Vienna—maybe sit in a café with a piece of scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz. Other highlights are stops in medieval Nuremberg and Mozart’s Salzburg, and enchanting natural scenery including the Alps and Danube River Valley—amazing features of a marvelous vacation.Special Departures:Mar 28th Departure - Easter WeekDec 5th & Dec 12th Departures include visits to Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg Christmas marketsDec 20th Departure - Christmas lunch in Budapest |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Mon. ARRIVE IN MUNICH AREA, GERMANY.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. |
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Day 2 Tue. MUNICH AREA–NUREMBERG–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC.
Drive this morning on the Autobahn directly to Nuremberg for a visit. Next, east across the border into the Czech Republic. Evening arrival in Prague. (B) |
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Day 3 Wed. PRAGUE.
The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. (B,D) |
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Day 4 Thu. PRAGUE–VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
This morning, motor from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southeast for a few more miles before crossing into Austria. Arrive in Vienna to enjoy an afternoon of optional sightseeing. Start with a tour featuring the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes’ Square to view the Hofburg. Finally, an inside visit of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Reserve some energy for an exciting evening optional excursion. (B) |
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Day 5 Fri. VIENNA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.
A morning to see some unexplored corner of this intriguing capital or maybe just to do some shopping down the Kärntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and, by way of Györ, you’ll reach Budapest for two overnights. (B) |
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Day 6 Sat. BUDAPEST.
Buda Castle dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest, separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Heroes’ Square typifies the modern capital, while along the riverbank you find the old inns and wine cellars. Included sightseeing takes in the Parliament building, Margaret Island, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. (B) |
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Day 7 Sun. BUDAPEST–SALZBURG AREA, AUSTRIA.
Mid-morning departure from Budapest. Travel westwards across the border into Austria to enjoy more Alpine scenery before heading towards the Danube and finally to the Salzburg area for an overnight. (B,D) |
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Day 8 Mon. SALZBURG AREA–MUNICH AREA, GERMANY.
Morning at leisure in Salzburg or optional city tour. A comfortable and relatively short drive past Lake Chiemsee to the Munich area for an overnight. (B) |
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Tue. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B) |
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Map
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Use this map as an overview for your Globus vacation. It will provide you with a visual guide on where your vacation will begin and end as well as the number of nights you spend in at each location. Once you have booked your vacation, a more comprehensive map will be provided.
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Vacation Highlights |
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| Visits to Nuremberg, Vienna, Salzburg |
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INSIDE VISITS |
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| Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable, including admission charges when applicable. |
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STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES |
| Learn about Standard Included Features. |
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Accommodations |
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MEALS |
Buffet breakfasts (B); 2 dinners (D)
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HOTELS |
Munich AREA NH (F) at Schwaig, Prague Barcelo (F), Vienna Pyramida (F) at Voesendorf, Budapest Mercure Buda (ST), Salzburg Area Schweighofen (ST) at Eugendorf
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Single room supplement: $400No triple room reduction.Note: This vacation includes travel in the Czech Republic, which requires a minimum of at least €30,000 ($45,000 USD) in medical and repatriation insurance coverage. The basic Cosmos Travel Protection has a $25,000 limit however this will be increased to $50,000 while you are traveling in the Czech Republic at no additional cost. If other coverage is obtained, it is the travelers’ responsibility to verify their coverage meets requirements as they may be required by immigration to produce proof of coverage while traveling in the Czech Republic.
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-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low
prices.
Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time
of booking.
Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on rates (including foreign exchange
rates) expected to be in effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to
increase without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The current price
will be confirmed at the time of reservation. However, once Cosmos has received
your deposit for any vacation departing during the current year, that land price
is guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our expense, not including
any government tax increases.Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be applicable.
Not included in the tour price: International and Domestic airfares are not included;
Federal Inspection Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air
Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security fee; airport taxes
and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your tour director; tour host;
tour driver; local city guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships;
laundry; telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the regular table
d'hôte menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel
or restaurant); optional excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess
baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
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