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GLOBUS: IMPERIAL SPLENDORS (RS)
11 days incl. travel, or 10 days from Munich to Munich
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 This is a magnificent journey through the former Habsburg Empire. It visits five of Europe's most intriguing cities-from Munich with its Marienplatz to the 'Golden City' of Prague's 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds. Travel via Bratislava in the Slovak Republic to Budapest in Hungary and Vienna in Austria. In both Budapest and Vienna, a Local Guide takes you into the main cathedrals; in Vienna, an entire day at leisure gives you the possibility to visit Schonbrunn Palace. Enjoy a romantic Danube River cruise before entering Sound of Music country on your way to Salzburg, where a guided walking tour includes Mozart's birthplace. Notes:- Tours departing Mar 6th, Apr 3rd , Nov 6th & Dec 18th feature sightseeing in Salzburg on day 9 instead of Danube River cruise.
- A similar tour (XS-Christmastime in Munich & Eastern Europe) is offered as a Christmas Vacation in our European Winter Vacations brochure. Check our Web site or ask your Travel Agent for details.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Special Departure:Tour departing Dec 18th - Christmas Eve in Budapest. HOTELSMunich Holiday Inn City Centre (F) or Le Meridien (SF), Prague Yasmin (F), Budapest Radisson Blu Beke (SF), Vienna De France (SF), Salzburg Best Western Stieglbrau (F) or Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF) |
| Details | | Globus | | Offer valid through 4/30/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Munich | Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | Prague | An orientation tour of Germany's 'Secret Capital' features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, and MARIENPLATZ in the historic heart of the city. Later, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the 'Golden City.' This evening, why not join an optional outing to explore Prague by night (B,D) | | Day 4 | Prague | Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive capitals. Visit the HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS, ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL (on Sundays no inside guiding permitted), the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afternoon at leisure; you may want to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or relax at an outdoor restaurant. This evening, why not join an optional dinner outing? (B) | | Day 5 | Budapest | Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Around lunchtime, reach Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Afterwards, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Budapest | Your Local Guide takes your through Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world's second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen's Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes' Square. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (B) | | Day 7 | Vienna | This morning, drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursions to the wine village of Grinzing is available. (B) | | Day 8 | Vienna | A whole day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join exciting optional excursions, such as the Vienna Woods, historic Schonbrunn Palace, a concert, or just explore this magnificent city on your own. (B) | | Day 9 | Salzburg | A scenic day! Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the river. No landscape is more typically Austrian than the Sound of Music lakeland of the Salzkammergut. Pass lovely Lake Wolfgang on your way via Bad Ischl to Salzburg. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Munich | A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide takes you through the historical center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART'S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. A comfortable drive brings you back to Munich. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and, as a finale to this exciting vacation, you may want to enjoy a stein of beer at the famous Hofbrauhaus. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $412 (Mar 6th, Nov 6th, Dec 18th & Mar 5th, 2011 Departures), $501 (Apr 3rd-Oct 9th & April 2nd, 2011 Departures)Triple room reduction per person: $20Extra nights per person in Munich:in single room $160, in twin room $98, in triple room $93
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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.
Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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