Itinerary
Day 1, (Wed) arrive Munich
You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Time to relax before
meeting your fellow travelers and
your Tour Director at the welcome
dinner. O D
Day 2, (Thu) in Munich
After breakfast, take a morning city
tour of downtown Munich, featuring
the Koenigsplatz, old and new
Pinakothek, the Isartor (city gate),
the Royal Palace, the Angel of
freedom and Odeonsplatz. View also
the Olympic park, site of the 1972
summer Olympics and which, today,
has become an attractive sports and
leisure center. The platform on the
Olympic tower provides a superior
view over the city of Munich. Enjoy
a scenic drive through the city
where you will see such sights as
the baroque Nymphenberg palace, the
former summer residence of the
Wittlesbach dynasty, and the
Marienplatz with its famous
glockenspiel clock. This afternoon
venture into the densely forested
mountains of southwest Bavaria. Here
you will visit the dream-like
Castle of Neuschwanstein. This
castle was built by the 'Mad king'
Ludwig and is known for its
extraordinary architectural feats.
Return to Munich late in the
afternoon and reminder of the day
enjoy at leisure. O B
Day 3, (Fri) to Oberammergau
Morning travel by motor coach to
Oberammergau. Upon arrival we have
lunch and in the afternoon The
Passion Play begins at 2.30 pm.
You will be served dinner during the
3-hour interval in a restaurant in
Oberammergau. At the end of the play,
at around 10.30 pm, transfer to your
hotel. O B L D
Day 4, (Sat) to Vienna
After breakfast we leave Germany
behind, as we head to Austrian
capital. On the way stop in
Salzburg for a short panoramic
sightseeing tour that shows us the
Getriedergasse with its colorful
shops, the majestic Cathedral,
as well as the birthplace of the
great composer Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart. In the afternoon drive along
the Valley of the River Danube, past
Melk to Vienna, the city of waltz.
Dinner and overnight. O B D
Day 5, (Sun) in Vienna
During your morning sightseeing tour,
visit the 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. Afternoon is at leisure. O B
Day 6, (Mon) to Budapest
Today, travel east and cross the
border to Hungary. Continue through
the Transdanubian region, reaching
Budapest just in time to relax
before dinner. O B D
Day 7, (Tue) in 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. Your
morning sightseeing tour includes
views of the outstanding Parliament,
the Royal Palace and the Castle Hill
area, the Fisherman's Bastion,
Matthias Church, the Heroes'
Square and Gellert Hill with its
Citadel. The rest of the day is at
leisure to explore this exciting
city on your own. O B
Day 8, (Wed) to Krakow
The road to Krakow winds through the
lovely hills and countryside of
Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains
and into the great plains of Poland.
A relaxing dinner in Krakow is
planned upon arrival. O B D
Day 9, (Thu) in Krakow
Your sightseeing tour starts with a
visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the
Royal Castle and visiting the
Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking
tour of the Old Town where you will
visit the Main Market Square,
Renaissance Cloth Hall and St.
Mary's Church. The afternoon is
free for a stroll around the city. O B
Day 10, (Fri) to Warsaw
This morning, perhaps join an
optional trip to one of the most
somber memorials of the past,
Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Later,
journey to Czestochowa and visit the
Yasna Gora Monastery, known
for the blackened picture of the
Virgin Mary popularly called the
'Black Madonna'. In the late
afternoon, arrive in Poland's
capital city, Warsaw. O B D
Day 11, (Sat) in Warsaw
The 700 years old capital is a
symbol of the Polish nationhood and
the will to survive against great
odds. A sightseeing tour here
includes a drive along the famous
Royal Route from the magnificent
Castle Square to Lazienki Park and
Palace, the summer residence of the
last king of Poland. Pass by the
Palace of Science and Culture (known
as the 'wedding cake'), the Saxon
Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes
of the Warsaw Ghetto and the
Barbican. Continue with the walking
tour of the Old Town, the Old Market
Square and St. John's Cathedral. The
rest of the day is free for relaxing,
shopping, a stroll through the city
or an optional late afternoon Chopin
concert. O B
Day 12, (Sun) to Berlin
Stop in Poznan for an orientation
tour, and then continue to Berlin,
today's final destination. O B D
Day 13, (Mon) in Berlin
Your morning sightseeing tour
features the Reichstag, the
Renaissance building that once
housed Germany's Parliament, and the
lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The
tour continues through the city to
view famous sights such as the
Opera, the Schiller Theater and the
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The
afternoon is free to explore this
once divided city on your own. O B
Day 14, (Tue) to Prague
This morning, continue your journey
via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony
Baroque city. On your orientation
tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper
Opera House. Afterwards, continue to
Prague, the Capital of Czech
Republic. O B D
Day 15, (Wed) in Prague
Built on seven hills more than 1000
years ago and spread over both banks
of the river Vltava, Prague is one
of the most attractive cities in
Europe. Your city tour starts with a
panoramic drive to the famous
Wenceslas Square, the Strahov
Stadium and the Castle Square. On a
walking tour, visit the Royal
Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus
Cathedral, the Royal Palace and
Loretto Church. Cross the Charles
Bridge and walk through the old
quarter of Prague to view the Jewish
Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world
famous Astronomical Clock. The rest
of the day is free. An optional
visit to a cultural performance will
be available. O B
Day 16, (Thu) depart Prague
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport for your departure flight. B
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight
| Start Date |
End Date |
Per
person in twin |
Single room supplement |
| 19 May 2010 |
03 June 2010 |
$ 3,988 |
$ 1,396 |
|
closed 26 May
2010 |
10 June 2010 |
$ 3,988 |
$ 1,396 |
|
closed 02 June 2010 |
17 June 2010 |
$ 3,988 |
$ 1,396 |
| 09 June 2010 |
24 June 2010 |
$ 3,988 |
$ 1,396 |
| 07 July 2010 |
22 July 2010 |
$ 3,988 |
$ 1,396 |
|
closed 08 Sept. 2010 |
23 Sept. 2010 |
$ 3,988 |
$ 1,396 |
| Prices for
the K610 - Passion Play with E. European Panorama |