The fabulous facades of Imperial Europe
The baroque buildings and cobblestoned streets of Eastern Europe inspire imagery right out of a fable. And on this fabulous journey to Budapest, Vienna and Prague, you’ll be immersed in the unique romance of three of the region’s most enchanting cities – with private classical concerts, special meals, enlightening tours and more. You’ll also be treated to two nights in another of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting places – Berlin. Here you’ll see all the famous sights, from the Reichstag to Checkpoint Charlie, and dine in one of the city’s best restaurants.
Day 1 Budapest
Check in to your hotel and enjoy Budapest with a day of leisure. You’ll meet your tour director and fellow guests at an evening welcome dinner. (Dinner included)
Day 2 Budapest
After breakfast you set out on a tour visiting Heroes’ Square, Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church and other sights. Afternoon is on your own. (Breakfast included)
Day 3 Budapest/Vienna
Travel by motorcoach to Vienna, driving the picturesque Ringstrasse. Pass Vienna’s best sights – Parliament, the Opera House, Hofburg Palace and City Hall – en route to a tour of Schoenbrunn Palace. Tonight you’ll attend a concert of Vienna’s famous classical music. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 4 Vienna
Full day is at your leisure – your chance to spend a couple hours in Vienna’s fabled coffee houses, visit Mozart’s home or take an optional tour to the Vienna Woods. (Breakfast included)
Day 5 Vienna/Prague
Take a motorcoach to Rosenburg Castle, where you’ll learn about falconry. Then it’s on to Prague. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 6 Prague
Today you embark on a guided tour featuring Old Town, the grounds of Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Astronomical Clock and more. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure. (Breakfast included)
Day 7 Prague/Berlin
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll depart by motorcoach, visiting the ancient Saxony capital of Dresden en route to Berlin. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Day 8 Berlin
A panoramic tour of Berlin includes all the city’s fabled sights – the Ku-damm, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Tiergarten Park, the German State Opera House and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, You’ll even stop for pictures at Checkpoint Charlie. Enjoy dinner at one of Berlin’s finest restaurants. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Day 9 Berlin/Copenhagen/Embark Ship
Board a motorcoach to Rostock for your ferry crossing to Gedser. Then you’ll continue by motorcoach to Copenhagen, where you’ll board your ship for the wonderful voyage ahead. (Breakfast included)
Day 9 – 20/23 Cruise