Itinerary Details
Imperial Escape With Berlin
Day 1ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2BUDAPESTThe Pearl of the Danube BUDAPEST Follow a guided sightseeing including Heroes Square and a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion. Free afternoon and evening. (B)
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PICTURE PERFECT History suggests Fisherman’s Bastion owes its name to a medieval fishermen’s guild, who lived under the castle walls, and responsible for preserving this part of the city. A visit to Budapest is not complete without a stop here to take in the most enchanting views of the capital of Hungary.
Day 3BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIAThe City of Music VIENNA Guided sightseeing features a visit to Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. (B) 174 mi / 280 km
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ART & ARCHITECTURE Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna. A sight to behold, the cathedral features the massive Romanesque “Giant's Door” – adorned with dragons, birds, lions, monks, and demons.
Day 4VIENNACity of Dreams VIENNA Enjoy a free day in beautiful Vienna. (B)
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CULTURE & TRADITION Fall in love with the Austrian city that has played an important role throughout history. It is easy to see how musical geniuses such as Mozart and Strauss were inspired by this captivating city.
Day 5VIENNA–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLICPanoramas to Prague PRAGUE Scenic drive en route to Prague. Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) 193 mi / 310 km
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EXPLORE MORE What better way to spend this free evening than with a guided optional walking tour featuring the city’s illuminated icons, Czech beer, and music at a local tavern? Take also a stroll across the world-famous Charles Bridge!
Day 6PRAGUEThe Golden City PRAGUE Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and the Hradcany Castle grounds. [LF] Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
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CULTURAL GEM The capital city of the Czech Republic which spans the Vltava River is often called the “City of a Hundred Spires,” or “The Golden City.” See the beautiful Old Town Square, with vibrant Baroque buildings, Gothic churches, and the medieval Astronomical Clock, delighting passers-by each hour. Stroll around the exquisite grounds at Hradcany Castle, considered to be the world’s largest ancient castle complex.
Day 7PRAGUE–DRESDEN–BERLINBaroque Beauty in Berlin DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch, followed by an orientation walk featuring the Zwinger Palace Courtyard.
(B) 217 mi/ 350 km
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CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.
Day 8BERLINAuf Wiedersehen, Berlin! BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate & Holocaust Memorial. Dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
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HISTORIC SPOT Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stop at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin, its towers rising as a symbol of peace between nations. See the vast Holocaust Memorial, the sombre site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate – Berlin's most famous landmark.
Day 9BERLINSafe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)