Accommodation

Leonardo City South Ibis Praha Mala Strana Ibis Castle Hill Senator Austria Trend Salzburg Messe

Meals

9 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Others

Orientation includes the Marienplatz Orientation includes the old stone bridge Walking tour with a Local Guide includes views of Prague Castle and the Old Town Square Visit the capital of Slovakia Visit Castle Hill to admire Neo-Baroque architecture and fairy-tale turrets with a Local Guide Visit this Baroque city See the Opera House, Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards with your Local Guide View sites from ’The Sound of Music’ with a Local Guide Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted City orientation tours Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Others

Arrival and departure transfers (available on request). Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Munich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Munich

Say Prost to Germany’s beer capital and hello to a glorious encounter with the imperial capitals of central Europe. After settling in to your hotel, meet up with your Travel Director and hit the streets with an orientation tour of the city. Munich’s church spires tower over the rest of the city, a nod to an age-old custom that places the city’s history and artistry above modernity and you’ll love soaking up Munich’s old-world Bavarian charm. See the elegant Marienplatz featuring the Old and New Town Hall and watch the famous performance of the Glockenspiel which shares the stories of a royal wedding, jousting knights and the dance of the coopers. With the rest of the evening to explore Munich your way, why not head to an outdoor Biergarten for a stein and plenty of good times in the buzzing atmosphere.
Day 2 Day 2: Munich – Regensburg – Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Munich – Regensburg – Prague

Your first stop today is in the UNESCO-listed town of Regensburg with its beautifully preserved medieval centre and gothic cathedral which overlooks the town’s historic façades and Danube river. Crossing the border into the Czech Republic, we’ll visit Prague later, famed as the ’City of a Hundred Spires’. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Brothers Grimm fairy tale and you can turn up the magic even more with a stroll through the illuminated city at night on an Optional Experience. Your introduction to Prague will reveal all the highlights of its historic streets, followed by a drink at a favourite local pub celebrating the crisp brews for which Prague is so famous.
Day 3 Day 3: Prague Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Prague Sightseeing And Free Time

Today you’ll travel back in time as we dive into Prague’s history. Your Local Guide will lead the way on your sightseeing tour featuring the stunning Prague Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. With the rest of the afternoon free to explore Prague your way, why not head back to the Old Town Square to watch the Astronomical Clock’s magical hourly Walk of the Apostles perhaps with a toasty trdelník in hand. Or see another beautiful side of the city from the water, with an optional lunch cruise along the Vltava that will reveal the legends, myths and hidden secrets of this enchanting city.
Day 4 Day 4: Prague – Bratislava – Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Prague – Bratislava – Budapest

Your journey through the medieval kingdom of Moravia this morning leads through southern Czech Republic into Slovakia where you’ll stop briefly in its capital, Bratislava. See the Old Town and its 15th-century Old Town Hall before continuing to Budapest, whose two halves straddle the beautiful Danube River. With your evening free, why not begin your exploration of the ’Paris of the East’ on the water with an optional private dinner cruise featuring Hungarian specialties and unforgettable views of the illuminated city.
Day 5 Day 5: Budapest Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Budapest Sightseeing And Free Time

Today is all about unearthing the multicultural melting pot that shaped this European crossroads. You’ll kick things off with a sightseeing tour of Budapest with your Local Guide. With the rest of the day to explore as you please, the question is really where to start? Perhaps join an optional tour to the medieval town of Szentendre, set on the banks of the Danube, or choose an Optional Experience this evening that will have you kicking up your heels with a traditional Hungarian dinner and colourful folklore and music.
Day 6 Day 6: Budapest – Győr – Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Budapest – Győr – Vienna

Perhaps take the opportunity to join our pre-reserved morning visit to the most expensively built Parliament in Europe, and home to the legendary Hungarian Crown. Cross the hilly Transdanubia region bound for Győr, located midway between Budapest and Vienna. Next stop is the Austrian capital itself where art, architecture and above all music hit all the right notes for an inspiring evening.
Day 7 Day 7: Vienna Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vienna Sightseeing And Free Time

This morning, perhaps join an Optional Experience guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, one of the most influential royal families in Europe. Vienna has held on to her regal roots as you’ll come to discover when you meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour around the city. Continue your love affair with the music of Vienna this evening with an Optional Experience that will see you enjoying dinner and the symphonies and sonatas of Mozart and Strauss.
Day 8 Day 8: Vienna – Salzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vienna – Salzburg

Today we’ll follow the Danube Valley, snap some gorgeous shots then continue to Salzburg, where it’s all about uncovering the city’s rich history and musical past. Your Local Guide will lead the charge as you go in search of ’The Sound of Music’ and you’ll take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, where the von Trapp children once sang ’Do-Re-Mi’. This afternoon, continue your exploration of this gorgeous city your way. Perhaps treat your cultural side to a few hours spent wandering through the Baroque-filled Old Town to see the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised. You can even visit his nearby birthplace on Getreidegasse, which has been turned into a museum documenting his incredible life.
Day 9 Day 9: Salzburg – Munich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Salzburg – Munich

Wave goodbye to Austria this morning as Bavaria beckons once again. You’ll have plenty of chances to explore the spectacular alpine region with a morning Optional Experience on your Europe value tour. Get out there on a scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps to Berchtesgaden, climbing over 1,500 metres along one of the most beautiful mountain roads in Europe. Or visit Hitler’s retreat known as the Eagle’s Nest and learn about its infamous history as you admire the stunning mountain views. Later you’ll return to Munich and enjoy a final dinner together.
Day 10 Day 10: Depart Munich
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Depart Munich

With the wonderful hospitality of your Bavarian hosts still fresh in your mind, you’ll spend your final moments in Munich reminiscing over a journey filled with Europe’s imperial capitals and all their incredible history, culture and nature. Say a fond pfiat di to your new friends and prepare for your onward journey home.

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Imperial Highlights (10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Imperial Highlights (10 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Munich

Day 2: Munich – Regensburg – Prague

Day 3: Prague Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 4: Prague – Bratislava – Budapest

Day 5: Budapest Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 6: Budapest – Győr – Vienna

Day 7: Vienna Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 8: Vienna – Salzburg

Day 9: Salzburg – Munich

Day 10: Depart Munich

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