11-Day Imperial Europe Escorted Tour

Day 1 - DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Munich.

Day 2 - ARRIVE MUNICH
Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. After check-in to your hotel enjoy an included orientation tour featuring the Olympic Stadium and Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel clock. This evening you are invited for a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. TR. Stay at the Hilton City (SF)

Day 3 - MUNICH - PRAGUE (2 nights)
After breakfast make your way to Nuremberg which was carefully rebuilt after wartime destruction. Enjoy a walking tour of this treasure trove of early German history. Then enter the Czech Republic passing Pilsen which is renowned for its breweries to reach one of Europe’s most exciting cities - Prague.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner).Stay at the Hilton Hotel (SF)

Day 4 - PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your guided sightseeing tour will show you how Prague has blossomed since the Velvet Revolution. Visit impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year old Prague Castle, then cross the Vltava River to explore the cobblestoned old town square and see the Astronomical Clock. This afternoon there is time at leisure to explore this fascinating city further. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 5 - PRAGUE - BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST (2 nights)
Today's drive takes you through Moravia in the Czech Republic and into Slovakia. Here visit the capital, Bratislava, with its medieval town hall in the quaint Old Town area. Then enter Hungary and make your way to Budapest, which straddles the wide River Danube.(Buffet Breakfast). Stay at the Ramada Plaza (SF)

Day 6 - BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your morning sightseeing tour with an expert guide includes views of the Great Synagogue and a walking tour of Old Buda including the Fishermen's Bastion with views over the Parliament and Danube. Then free time to shop or explore. This evening a delicious Hungarian dinner will be enjoyed at a special 'Be My Guest' venue on the outskirts of Budapest.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 7 - BUDAPEST - VIENNA (2 nights)
Drive through Transdanubia to Györ with time for a stroll in this charming medieval city. Later cross into Austria and arrive in Vienna, the great classical musical capital.(Buffet Breakfast). Stay at the Hilton Danube (F)

Day 8 - VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your guided sightseeing tour of this imperial city highlights the Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards and the State Opera. It also features a walking tour which takes in the oldest part of the city and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This evening consider taking in a Mozart and Strauss concert.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 9 - VIENNA - WACHAU VALLEY - SALZBURG
First stop at Krems to embark on a scenic Wachau Valley cruise. Next see the impressive monastery at Melk overlooking the Danube Valley before passing Linz and continuing to Salzburg for the night. Here your guided walking tour highlights Mozart's birthplace and more.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner). Stay at the Austria Trend Europa (F)

Day 10 - SALZBURG - MUNICH
Return to the lively Bavarian capital of Munich and enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner and wine with your Tour Director and new-found friends.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner). Stay at the Hilton City (SF)

Day 11 - MUNICH - USA
This morning after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to your traveling companions as this memorable European vacation comes to an end. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)