Itinerary
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| Imperial Cities: Featuring Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and the Oberammergau Passion Play | 10 Day(s) | 13 May 10 | 22 May 10 |
| Reservation Deadline: 01 Aug 08 | |||
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Price:
per person
$5,059.00 (Double) |
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| Deposit: Payments in full have already been made. (Deposit due within two weeks of booking tour.) | |||
| Final Payment Due: 14 Jan 10 | |||
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Thu, May 13, 2010
| Overnight Flight: Great sightseeing, traditional entertainment and fabulous cultural elements await you on your amazing tour of the Imperial cities of Central Europe. You cultural experience of a lifetime begins with an overnight flight to Europe. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: No | Lunch: No | Dinner: No |
Day 2: Fri, May 14, 2010
| Arrive Budapest, Hungary: You arrive in Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube," and truly one of the world's most beautiful cities. Buda, decidedly more rugged in terrain, sits on one side of the river, and Pest is on the gentler opposite bank. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: No | Lunch: No | Dinner: Yes |
Day 3: Sat, May 15, 2010
| Budapest - Domonyvolgy (Horse Show): Travel to the picturesque Hungarian countryside, called the "Puszta," and visit a typical horse farm in this land which some say is "flat as water." Learn the unique culture and history of the Csikos, or Hungarian horsemen, whose equestrian lineage reaches back 1,000 years. Watch in amazement as they put on a spectacular horse show for your pleasure. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Hungarian feast, including goulash soup, in a typical setting against a backdrop of wonderful gypsy music. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: Yes | Dinner: No |
Day 4: Sun, May 16, 2010
| Budapest - Szentendre - Visegrad – Budapest: An informative city tour features the Mathias Church, site of many coronations of kings. You also visit the Fishermen's Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades for spectacular views. Continue to historic Old Buda and Gellert Hill, followed by the Parliament. At Heroes Square, admire the imposing Millennium Monument, completed in 1904, which memorializes the 1000th anniversary of Hungarian dominion. Later, visit the beautiful baroque town of Szentendre and travel to the former Renaissance capital of Visegrad to enjoy a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains. Travel back in time with a visit to a 14th century castle where knights with colorful costumes and authentic weaponry recreate the days of chivalry. This evening, enjoy a special Renaissance-style dinner and re-enact the days of medieval times. Complete with wine and music, this evening is sure to delight. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: No | Dinner: Yes |
Day 5: Mon, May 17, 2010
| Budapest - Vienna, Austria: Your journey takes you to the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A city tour features the baroque marvels of Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Touring Vienna's city center, see the gothic St. Stephan's Cathedral and behold the beautiful architecture, scenic parks, and gothic spires that fill the city. Tonight, enjoy a memorable evening with entertainment in the picturesque wine-making village of Grinzing. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: No | Dinner: Yes |
Day 6: Tue, May 18, 2010
| Vienna - Danube River - Melk – Vienna: Travel along the banks of the Danube to the medieval town of Durnstein where you board your boat for a scenic Danube River cruise. "Waltz" across one of the most breathtaking bodies of water in the world, immortalized by Strauss, and travel through the historic Wachau Valley. Later, visit the 11th century Melk Abbey, famous for its production and collection of manuscripts. A leisurely ride through the Vienna Woods concludes this marvelous day. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: No | Dinner: No |
Day 7: Wed, May 19, 2010
| Vienna - Prague, Czech Republic: A scenic ride through the countryside takes you to Prague, variously called the "Golden City" or "The City of 100 Spires." The remainder of your day is at leisure to independently explore the city, shop for famous Bohemian crystal, or visit one of the city's many outstanding museums, such as the Lapidarian, home of stone sculptures dating from the 11th century to the present. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: No | Dinner: No |
Day 8: Thu, May 20, 2010
| Prague: This morning begins with a panoramic tour as you drive through the city to the amazing Hradcany Castle. Walk the famous Golden Lane with it delightful miniature houses, including one that was the residence of Franz Kafka. View St. Vitus Cathedral as well as the lovely statue-lined Charles Bridge. This evening you are invited to a wonderful dinner of culinary delights at one of Prague's historic restaurants. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: No | Dinner: Yes |
Day 9: Fri, May 21, 2010
| Prague - Oberammergau, Germany: Today, travel to the beautiful Bavarian village of Oberammergau. This afternoon, witness a performance of the Passion Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared, the Black Plague and for this reason, the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the life of Christ. The performers are native Oberammergauers. To lend authenticity to the performance, the cast start to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance. Also, the intricate costumes are made locally by the villagers. During the break of the performance, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: Yes | Dinner: Yes |
Day 10: Sat, May 22, 2010
| Oberammergau: Tour Ends. |
| Meals: | Breakfast: Yes | Lunch: No | Dinner: No |
| Your Tour Price Includes |
| Included in the price is airport transportation from Frederick to BWI/Dulles, round trip air, air taxes and fuel surcharges (subject to increase until paid in full), hotel transfers, all admissions and attractions as stated on the trip flyer, 16 meals including eight breakfasts, two lunches, and six dinners, deluxe motorcoach transportation in Hungary,Prague, Austria, and Germany, and a Collette Vacations tour manager who will be with us throughout the tour. |
| General | ||||
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Overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary. Enjoy a city tour of this beautiful city including Mathias Church, Fishermen's Bastion, a Renaissance Dinner, and more. Travel to the picturesque Hungarian countryside where we will visit a typical horse farm for a spectacular horse show. A traditional Hungarian feast with gypsy music will be enjoyed by all at lunch. Continue to the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A city tour includes the stunning Schoenbrunn Palace. Enjoy a boat ride on the scenic Danube. Our tour includes a visit to the 11th-century Melk Abbey. Continue on to Prague, called the "Golden City" where we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the Hradeany Castle. You will enjoy a day at leisure for independent exploring this famous city. Continue on to Innsbruck where we meet our guide for a city tour. Lastly, we arrive in the beautiful Bavarian village of Oberammergau for the famed Passion Play with free time to explore this charming town. The famed PASSION PLAY is held only every ten years. This trip is currently full. OUR DOCUMENTATION MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 6:30 PM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 29, AT THE WORMAN'S MILL CLUB HOUSE, 2470 STONEY CREEK ROAD, FREDERICK. PLAN TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION MEETING. AT LEAST ONE PERSON FROM YOUR FAMILY SHOULD ATTEND. |
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