Imperial Europe
The towering spires of Imperial Europe may seem to touch the sky, but you’ll want to keep your feet on the ground so you don’t miss any of the many travel highlight.
Members from: $2,689 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $2,725 P.P Twin Share
Type
Escorted Touring
Destination
United Kingdom & Europe
Supplier
Trafalgar
Departs
Multiple departures available. Enquire for more details.
9 NIGHTS
Accommodation13 MEALS
1 Be My Guest, 1 Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner, 1 Welcome Reception, 9 BreakfastsON-TRIP TRANSPORT
All transport shownCONNECT WITH LOCALS
Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian Be My Guest dinner and the story of their winery.Explore Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist
Visit the Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
See Melk Abbey
Discover Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava, Győr and Innsbruck
View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague and the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna
The towering spires of Imperial Europe may seem to touch the sky, but you’ll want to keep your feet on the ground so you don’t miss any of the many travel highlights and heart-warming surprises delivered on your visits to Prague, Salzburg, Budapest and Vienna.
Day 1 Welcome to Munich
The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Spend some free time immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Bavarian capital. Join your fellow travellers and Travel Director on an orientation tour. View the Marienplatz, the centre of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before a Welcome Reception to kick-start your journey.
Hotel - Sheraton Westpark/Holiday Inn Westpark
Included Meals - Welcome Reception
Day 2 Journey to Medieval Regensburg and Prague
This morning visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoilt
medieval gem. Cross the Czech border and head to Prague, your home for the
next two nights. You’ll have the evening to spend your way or consider joining an
Optional Experience to explore beautiful Prague by night with a Local Specialist.
Hotel - Vienna House Andel's
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 3 Discover Colourful Prague
Delve into centuries of history as you join a Local Specialist for a guided
sightseeing tour of Prague. View the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Vitus
Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, then cross the river
on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock, with
its hourly Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on
your terms. Savour the delicious flavours of Trdelník in the Old Town Square, pay
tribute to the saints that line the Charles Bridge or consider a relaxing lunch cruise
on the Vltava.
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 4 Onwards to Slovak Bratislava and Budapest
We leave the beauty of Prague behind for the lush landscapes of Moravia and
pass into Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava to admire its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art
Deco architecture. Crossing the border into Hungary, we arrive in Budapest, the
'Paris of the East'. Consider spending the evening on a river cruise along the
Danube paired with a dinner of a selection of Hungarian specialities and awe-inspiring views.
Hotel - Novotel Danube
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 5 Explore Riverside Budapest
Admire the iconic and unexpected highlights of Budapest on a guided sightseeing
tour with a Local Specialist. See the famous Chain Bridge which connects the two
ancient settlements that straddle the Danube, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill
district. Visit Fisherman's Bastion, paying tribute to the seven Magyar chieftains
who founded the Hungarian nation. Here, you can enjoy superb views across the
imposing Parliament building and Danube below. Spend the rest of the day at
leisure before joining the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner at our Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals and hear the story of their winery.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 6 Venture to Vienna
A leisurely start to your morning could see you joining an Optional Experience
guided tour of the magnificent Parliament Building and a visit to the worldfamous Gundel restaurant for pancakes. Cross the hilly landscapes of
Transdanubia stopping in Győr to soak up its medieval atmosphere. Arrive in
Vienna for an evening at leisure to indulge in the captivating melodies, art and
architecture of a city that was once home to famous composers.
Hotel - Holiday Inn South
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 7 See the Sights of Vienna
Explore the imperial splendour of Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour of
Vienna with a Local Specialist. Admire Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence
of the Habsburg Dynasty, the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a
beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th-century to replace the city walls.
Then, see the ornate colourful roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's
most beloved icons. Maybe, visit the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its tranquil
gardens or enjoy Vienna's musical talents at one of the performances for which
the city is famous.
Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 8 Off to Picturesque Salzburg
The enchanting landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley provide a
picturesque backdrop for our leisurely drive past vineyards and fortresses en
route to Salzburg. We see the Benedictine Melk Abbey perched on a rocky
outcrop above the Danube and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in
Salzburg, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of its Old Town with a Local
Specialist. Dine in your hotel this evening.
Hotel - Mercure City
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Onwards to Innsbruck and Return to Munich
Visit Innsbruck and see the Golden Roof then leave Austria behind, bound for the
German city of Munich. This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey
through some of Europe's most memorable cities during a Farewell Dinner with
your travel companions and Travel Director.
Hotel - Sheraton Westpark/Holiday Inn Westpark
Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 10 Farewell Munich
For now, it's time to say a fond auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow
travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.
Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Included Meals - Breakfast
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