Coach Tour – Imperial Europe – 9N/10D

Imperial Europe:
10days Tour (Trafalgar)

Intriguing cities of central Europe are brought together as locals share their insight on the history and culture of Prague, Budapest and Vienna, with a pause in musical Salzburg too.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like… shivering as you hear of the bravery of two families in wartime Hungary during your wine tasting, and walking through a barrel which hid the vineyard owners’ Jewish friends in the Nazi occupation.

Day 1 :  ARRIVE MUNICH
Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. View the Marienplatz with its fascinating Glockenspiel clock during your orientation tour. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Sheraton Westpark/Hilton City

Day 2 :  MUNICH – REGENSBURG – PRAGUE (2 NIGHTS)
This morning visit Regensburg, an unspoilt medieval gem on your way to the Czech Republic. Cross the border to exciting Prague, your home for the next two nights. This evening join your fellow companions for a Regional Meal at a local restaurant.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Regional Meal
Hotel : andel’s by Vienna House Prague

Day 3 :  PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Prague has prospered since the fall of Communism and its new-found status and affluence is evident during your guided sightseeing tour of the city with your Local Specialist. View the impressive St. Vitus’ Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle. Cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Explore the city on your own, or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the River Vltava.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 4 : PRAGUE – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Slovak capital Bratislava with its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Entering Hungary you arrive in Budapest. This evening why not enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Danube?
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Novotel Danube

Day 5 :  BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Budapest featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion. From there enjoy superb views across the Parliament and Danube below. Later why not enjoy a visit and lunch in a quaint village outside Budapest before a special Be My Guest dinner of Hungarian specialties.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining

Day 6 : BUDAPEST – GYŐR – VIENNA (2 NIGHTS)
Before departing Budapest why not consider a guided tour of the magnificent Parliament building? Then cross the Transdanubia region to Győr. Stroll through this quaint city which stands at the confluence of three rivers and features charming Baroque architecture. Later arrive in imperial Vienna where you stay for the next two nights.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Hilton Danube

Day 7 : VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Admire the Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty during your enthralling sightseeing tour of Vienna with your Local Specialist. See the grand State Opera House and the Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th century to replace the city walls. View St. Stephen’s Cathedral, its ornate roof bearing the imperial emblem of the Habsburgs. The afternoon is yours to explore the city’s many attractions. Later you might like to attend a classical concert.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 8 :  VIENNA – WACHAU VALLEY – SALZBURG SIGHTSEEING
See the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. See the magnificent Melk Abbey a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, before reaching Salzburg. Meet your Local Specialist for a walking tour of this musical city. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Hubertushof

Day 9 :  SALZBURG – MUNICH
After exploring the surrounds of Salzburg, cross back into Germany and return to beautiful Munich. This evening join your companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your holiday.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner
Hotel : Sheraton Westpark/Hilton City

Day10 :  DEPART MUNICH
Say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience. Transfers to Munich airport are available, conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
City tour in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg
Orientation of Munich and Regensburg
Visit Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest and the Baroque town centre of Gyﾅ喪
View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and Melk Abbey
Dining
9 hot buffet breakfasts.
5 dinners
(including Be My Guest).

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Airport Transfers

Imperial Europe:
10days Tour (Trafalgar)

Intriguing cities of central Europe are brought together as locals share their insight on the history and culture of Prague, Budapest and Vienna, with a pause in musical Salzburg too.
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like… shivering as you hear of the bravery of two families in wartime Hungary during your wine tasting, and walking through a barrel which hid the vineyard owners’ Jewish friends in the Nazi occupation.

Day 1 : ARRIVE MUNICH
Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. View the Marienplatz with its fascinating Glockenspiel clock during your orientation tour. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers and Travel Director
Meal(s)
Welcome Reception
Hotel : Sheraton Westpark/Hilton City

Day 2 : MUNICH – REGENSBURG – PRAGUE (2 NIGHTS)
This morning visit Regensburg, an unspoilt medieval gem on your way to the Czech Republic. Cross the border to exciting Prague, your home for the next two nights. This evening join your fellow companions for a Regional Meal at a local restaurant.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Regional Meal
Hotel : andel’s by Vienna House Prague

Day 3 : PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Prague has prospered since the fall of Communism and its new-found status and affluence is evident during your guided sightseeing tour of the city with your Local Specialist. View the impressive St. Vitus’ Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle. Cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock. Spend the afternoon as you wish. Explore the city on your own, or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the River Vltava.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 4 : PRAGUE – BRATISLAVA – BUDAPEST (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Slovak capital Bratislava with its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Entering Hungary you arrive in Budapest. This evening why not enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Danube?
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Novotel Danube

Day 5 : BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Budapest featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion. From there enjoy superb views across the Parliament and Danube below. Later why not enjoy a visit and lunch in a quaint village outside Budapest before a special Be My Guest dinner of Hungarian specialties.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Be My Guest Dining

Day 6 : BUDAPEST – GYŐR – VIENNA (2 NIGHTS)
Before departing Budapest why not consider a guided tour of the magnificent Parliament building? Then cross the Transdanubia region to Győr. Stroll through this quaint city which stands at the confluence of three rivers and features charming Baroque architecture. Later arrive in imperial Vienna where you stay for the next two nights.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Hotel : Hilton Danube

Day 7 : VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Admire the Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty during your enthralling sightseeing tour of Vienna with your Local Specialist. See the grand State Opera House and the Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th century to replace the city walls. View St. Stephen’s Cathedral, its ornate roof bearing the imperial emblem of the Habsburgs. The afternoon is yours to explore the city’s many attractions. Later you might like to attend a classical concert.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

Day 8 : VIENNA – WACHAU VALLEY – SALZBURG SIGHTSEEING
See the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. See the magnificent Melk Abbey a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, before reaching Salzburg. Meet your Local Specialist for a walking tour of this musical city. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
Hotel : Hubertushof

Day 9 : SALZBURG – MUNICH
After exploring the surrounds of Salzburg, cross back into Germany and return to beautiful Munich. This evening join your companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your holiday.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast
Farewell Dinner
Hotel : Sheraton Westpark/Hilton City

Day10 : DEPART MUNICH
Say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience. Transfers to Munich airport are available, conditions apply.
Meal(s)
Buffet Breakfast

INCLUSIONS:

Sightseeing Highlights:
City tour in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg
Orientation of Munich and Regensburg
Visit Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest and the Baroque town centre of Gyﾅ喪
View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and Melk Abbey
Dining
9 hot buffet breakfasts.
5 dinners
(including Be My Guest).

Travel Highlights:
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Airport Transfers