IMPERIAL
CAPITALS: PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
A cultural tour of Czech
Republic, Austria & Hungary
Central Europe offers a distinct and varied picture
of Europe - one of magnificent castles, majestic palaces,
beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, gardens in addition
to the unique variety of friendly people and distinct
cultures. This tour provides one with an enriched understanding
of the varying cultures, delicious cuisines, rich medieval
and post medieval history on offer in Central Europe.
Day
01, Fri: Arrive Prague
Welcome to Zlata Praha (Golden Prague). We are warmly
received and transferred to our hotel. After some rest
we enjoy our first cultural insight as we dine with folklore
in a local restaurant.
Overnight: Majestic Plaza, Prague (3 nights)
(D)
Day 02, Sat: Prague
We start with the best of Prague as we tour the old part
of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical
Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles
Bridge and more. Balance of the day is at leisure. Evening
we get yet another cultural experience as we join an opera
performance. (B)
Day 03, Sun: Prague
Today we cross the enchanting and historical Vltava River
to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St. Vitus Cathedral.
Evening at leisure to stroll around town and enjoy the
many cuisines the city has to offer including Pilsner
beer or the Black Beer. (B)
Day 04, Mon: Prague / Vienna
Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna,
the “City of Waltz”. Dinner tonight will be
in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. A typicality of
Vienna, a Heurigen restaurant is attached to a vineyard
and serves it’s customers the very wine that it
produces.
Overnight: Hotel Savoyen/Park Royal, Vienna (3 nights) (B,
D)
Day 05, Tue: Vienna
Our morning sightseeing tour includes visit to the incredible
Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other
vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Evening,
we enjoy another of Eastern Europe’s cultural highlight
- concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music.
(B)
Day
06, Wed: Vienna
Across from the Hofburg Palace is the Kunsthistorisches
Museum (Museum of Fine Arts). This huge building houses
many of the fabulous art collections gathered by the Habsburgs
and ranks amongst the richest and most important collections
in the world.
The showpiece of the Egyptian-Oriental Collection, one
of the largest of its kind in the world is the complete
and intact cult chamber of Prince Kaninisut. We enjoy
a guided tour of the museum in the morning. Vienna offers
a lot of activities of varied interests, hence the evening
is free to waltz the way across the streets of this European
city. (B)
Day 07, Thu: Vienna / Budapest
We journey eastbound by motor coach or first class train
to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”.
Enroute we see the countryside of Eastern Europe before
reaching the Hungarian capital, Budapest where we are
transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Intercontinental, Budapest (3 nights)
(B)
Day 08, Fri: Budapest
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the
former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series
of graceful bridges. Our morning tour includes views of
the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National
Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops
and restaurants; Heroes' Square with the Millennium Memorial,
118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman
Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day
09, Sat: Budapest
Our second tour of this lively and historical capital
focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias
Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon
is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration.
Tonight, we enjoy a farewell dinner with entertainment
in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)
Day 10, Sun: Depart Budapest
After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Imperial capitals
of Europe as we are transferred to the airport for our
departure flight. Opportunity to join one of Bestway’s
other tours. (B)
Departure
Dates |
| 2012
English Speaking Departures
Apr 27, May 11 & 25, Jun 08 & 22,
Jul 06 & 20, Aug 03 & 17, Sep 07, 14
& 21, Oct 12 & 26 |
Inclusions |
| Tour
Price Includes |
Tour
Price Does Not Include |
| Accommodation
as mentioned or similar |
Any
airfares |
| Meals
as indicated (B=Breakfast,
D=Dinner) |
Insurance
/ Visas |
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Dinner with folklore in Prague |
Tips
/ Gratuities |
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Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb
of Vienna |
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Farewell dinner in typical csarda restaurant
in Budapest |
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Opera performance in Prague |
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Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna |
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Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
or first class train |
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Arrival & departure transfers and entrance
fees |
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Services of local English speaking guides |
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Tour
Price |
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| We
accept payment in US $ (US Dollars),
CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent
EURO (for clients outside North America).
Bestway
Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection.
Once full payment has been received, and no
modification has been made to the tour itinerary,
we will honour that rate.
For
complete payment procedures, please download
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| Departure |
Double
Occupancy |
Single
Room Supplement |
| 2012 |
US
$ 2190 2075 |
US
$ 795 |
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Estimated
International Airfare - International
airfare is NOT included in this tour |
| Canada
- West Coast |
US
$ 1300 |
USA
- West Coast |
US
$ 1100 |
| Canada
- East Coast |
US
$ 1100 |
USA
- East Coast |
US
$ 900 |
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Participants |
| This
tour operates on a minimum group size of 02 and
average group size of 20 participants. |
Note:
This
tour is not part of our small group journeys |
Customised
Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates
other than the above ones or with a customised
itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy
to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French,
German,
Italian and Spanish
speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com
or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of
U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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