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This fascinating vacation covers the central and eastern regions of Europe, focusing on the charming cities of the former Prussian and Austro-Hungarian Empires with their monumental architecture, eventful history, and solid traditions. Begin with two overnights in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and join your motorcoach headed for Brussels. Then, pass through the Duchy of Luxembourg to enter Germany with a stop in ancient Trier. Overnight in Frankfurt before traveling through Bavaria, visiting Nuremberg and Munich, and arriving in Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg. Next, discover Vienna with a sightseeing tour that highlights the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, and St Stephen’s Cathedral. On to Hungary with a stop in Györ and two nights in Budapest where you’ll admire the many bridges spanning the Danube, the Parliament Building, the Royal Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Mathias Coronation Church. On the way to Prague, stop in Bratislava and drink in the beautiful Bohemian landscapes. In Prague, encounter brilliant gothic and baroque architecture, including Charles Bridge and the old Town Hall. Back in Germany, visit Dresden, spend two nights in Berlin, and stop in medieval Hamelin. Back to the Channel for your return ferry ride to England and transfer to London for the final night of your exciting vacation. |
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City Highlights Visits to Trier, Nuremberg, Bratislava, Dresden, Hamelin Meals 15 buffet breakfasts (B); 6 dinners (D) Hotels: Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service chargesLONDON Novotel St. Pancras (F), BRUSSELS Catalonia Forum (ST), FRANKFURT AREA NH (ST) at Moerfelden, SALZBURG AREA Schweighofen (ST) at Eugendorf, VIENNA Novotel West (ST), BUDAPEST Budapest (ST), PRAGUE Quality Fortuna (ST), BERLIN Ramada Globus (ST), RHINELAND Holiday Inn (F) at Cologne-Bonn Airport or Arthotel (ST) at Aachen
Day 1:
Fri. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT. Day 2: Sat. ARRIVAL IN LONDON, ENGLAND. Check into your hotel. In the afternoon you may want to start exploring the lively British capital. Uniformed Hosts are available to help you make the most of your stay. Day 3: Sun. LONDON. A full day to savor our rich program of optional activities: take a panoramic tour of London’s landmarks, visit the Tower of London, or choose an excursion to Windsor Castle. Tonight maybe a leisurely cruise on the River Thames? (B) Day 4: Mon. LONDON-BRUSSELS, BELGIUM. Leave London in the early morning and head through the lush English countryside to the Channel port, where you board your ferry for the Continent. Here meet your Tour Director and board your luxury coach for the drive to Brussels. (B) Day 5: Tue. BRUSSELS-LUXEMBOURG-THE RHINELAND, GERMANY-FRANKFURT AREA. Drive south this morning into the Duchy of Luxembourg. Cross the German border and make a stop in ancient Trier before continuing through the splendid scenery of the Moselle Valley. A choice this afternoon of the included scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or, even more thrilling, the optional Rhine cruise with vistas of the Lorelei Rock, hilltop castles, half-timbered wine villages, and terraced vineyards. Just a few more miles by coach to the overnight in the Frankfurt area. (B,D) Day 6: Wed. FRANKFURT AREA-NUREMBERG-SALZBURG AREA, AUSTRIA. Journey through the heart of Germany on the highway to reach Nuremberg, at one time Germany’s most beautiful city and much later famed for the war criminal trials which took place in 1945. Stop for a short visit. Drive south this afternoon through Bavaria, past Munich, across the German-Austrian border, and into the Salzburg area for an overnight. (B,D) Day 7: Thu. SALZBURG AREA-VIENNA. A morning to enjoy some optional sightseeing in Salzburg, Mozart’s hometown. In the afternoon journey through the Salzkammergut Lakelands of Sound of Music fame, past Mondsee to follow the Danube almost all the way to Vienna. (B) Day 8: Fri. VIENNA. Start the morning with an included sightseeing tour featuring the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes’ Square to view the Hofburg. Finally, an inside visit of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Complete the day by joining the optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. (B) Day 9: Sat. VIENNA-LAKE BALATON, HUNGARY-BUDAPEST. East today into Hungary through the historic city of Györ. Next, the vast stretch of Lake Balaton unfolds as you drive through some of its summer resorts. Reach Budapest by way of Martonvasar, where Beethoven wrote his Appassionata. Tonight an optional cruise on the Danube to enjoy the fascinating city illuminations. (B,D) Day 10: Sun. BUDAPEST. Buda Castle dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest, separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Heroes’ Square typifies the modern capital, while along the riverbank you find the old inns and wine cellars. Included sightseeing takes in the Parliament building, Margaret Island, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. (B) Day 11: Mon. BUDAPEST-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Start the day by traveling into Slovakia. Once across the border, have a break in Bratislava, its capital. Drive north to cross yet another border into the Czech Republic. The highway will take you through Bohemia, an enchanted land of castles, spas, and picket-fenced villages. Evening arrival in Prague. (B,D) Day 12: Tue. PRAGUE. The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture here perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. Included sightseeing features landmarks such as the National Theater, Belvedere, Charles Bridge, and the old Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock. (B,D) Day 13: Wed. PRAGUE-DRESDEN, GERMANY-BERLIN. Discover more of Bohemia as you journey towards the German frontier. Next, the mountains and fortresses of the Erzgebirge range. Today’s highlight is a stop in Dresden, a magnificently restored city after its almost total destruction in World War II. In the afternoon travel north across the River Elbe to reach Berlin for two overnights. Maybe join the optional dinner outing. (B) Day 14: Thu. BERLIN. Included sightseeing focuses on the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and the Europa Center. Reunited Berlin has regained not only its territorial integrity but also the status of a German capital. There is also the option of visiting Berlin''s most important museums. (B) Day 15: Fri. BERLIN-RHINELAND. Back on the Autobahn this morning past Brunswick on the way to Hamelin. Stop and hear the story of the Pied Piper. Next, the grand scenery of the Teutoburger Forest and into the Ruhr, then farther west to the Rhineland for an overnight. (B,D) Day 16: Sat. RHINELAND-LONDON, ENGLAND. A comfortable drive this morning to the Channel port for your ferry crossing from the Continent to England. Through Kent return to London for an evening arrival. (B) Day 17: Sun. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
Visits to Trier, Nuremberg, Bratislava, Dresden, Hamelin
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*Book a 2008 Cosmos air-inclusive Europe vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between Mar 1 and May 31, 2008 for travel commencing between Mar 1 and October 31, 2008. A non-refundable $400 deposit, plus applicable travel protection fees must be made to receive the discount. Not applicable with any other discount except Journeys Club, and applies to new 2008 air-inclusive Europe bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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