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Intriguing cities of central Europe are brought together as locals share their insight on the history & culture of Prague, Vienna & Budapest, with a pause in musical Salzburg too.
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| Starting from | R22 360 |
| Package Validity | Set departure dates 14 & 21 APR 2017. ** Book & pay by 30 SEP 2016 % SAVE R2485 per person - discount already included in price ** |
| Duration | 10 days |
| Destination | Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary & Austria |
| Starts in | Munich |
| Ends in | Munich |
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- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 9 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 5 dinners (including Welcome Reception, Be My Guest, Regional meal, a 3-course dinner & Farewell dinner)
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Assistance of an Expert Travel Director & local specialists
- All hotel service charges & tips, baggage handling & local taxes
- Must-see sights with VIP entry & queue jump
- Visits: Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg
Enjoy Unique Insider Experiences like...Local Specialist: For included sightseeing in Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg; Be My Guest: Receive a warm welcome from a local family who have lived on the outskirts of Budapest for many generations. Involved in the production of wine, the family will shared some of their history and you will be served delicious food and enjoy fantastic hospitality & Hidden Treasure: Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure.
Are you travelling in a group? Book a group of 5-8 travellers & get 5% off per person. Frequent traveller & young traveller discounts also available.
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Arrive Munich
Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. View the Marienplatz with its fascinating Glockenspiel clock. Meet this evening for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travellers & Travel Director.
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Munich – Regensburg – Prague
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.
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Prague sightseeing & free time
Prague has prospered since the fall of Communism & its new-found status & 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.
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Prague - Bratislava - Budapest
Visit the Slovak capital Bratislava with its eclectic Gothic, Baroque & Art Deco architecture. Entering Hungary you arrive in Budapest. This evening why not enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Danube?
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Budapest sightseeing & free time
Your Local Specialist shows you the sights of Budapest featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district & a visit to the Fisherman's Bastion. From there enjoy superb views across the Parliament & Danube below. Later why not enjoy a visit & lunch in a quaint village outside Budapest before a special Be My Guest dinner of Hungarian specialties.
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Budapest - Győr - Vienna
Before departing Budapest why not consider a guided tour of the magnificent Parliament building? Then cross the Transdanubia region to Győr is a pleasant drive through beautiful countryside. Stroll through this quaint city which stands at the confluence of three rivers & features charming Baroque architecture. Later arrive in imperial Vienna where you stay for the next two nights.
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Vienna sightseeing & 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 & 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.
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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.
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Salzburg - Munich
After exploring the surrounds of Salzburg, cross back into Germany & return to beautiful Munich. This evening join your companions & Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate the end of your holiday.
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Depart Munich
Say 'Auf Wiedersehen' to Germany, your fellow travellers & Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience. Transfers to Munich airport are available, conditions apply.
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