Grand Central and Eastern Europe Tour Part III
14 June- 24 June 2024
Discover all the hundred iconic spires of Prague, Traverse the poignant chapters of Nazi history in Nuremberg and delve into Augsburg’s charm. Witness fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, stroll through Munich, and experience the awe-inspiring Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden. Finally, the melodies of Salzburg’s The Sound of Music Tour will set the tone for grandiose Vienna and opulent Schönbrunn Palace.
Don’t hesitate and join us on one of our richest tours to breathtaking natural as well as man-made sites and monuments. All admissions included!
Max group size: 30
Operated in: English
Tour ID: Grand2406-3
Price: € 1612/Person based on twin/double occupancy
Price per day: 147 €
Places you will see
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Prague
Arrival to Prague, individual transport to the hotel. In the evening we will meet our Prague guide.
Board: Non
Day 2: Guied Tour Prague, Part I
Free morning, the first part of sightseeing of this city of hundred spires will start in the afternoon. We will visit the castle – listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ancient castle in the world. From the castle you will walk down the Nerudova street full of shops with beautiful suvenirs to the the Little Quarter and the Vltava river.
Accommodation: Prague, Czech Republic
Board: Breakfast
Day 3: Guided Tour Prague, Part II
In the morning we will finish our Prague city tour by crossing the 14th century Charles Bridge and reaching the Old Town square with the famous astronomical clock, which was first mentioned already at the beginning of the 15th century. Our tour will end at the Wenceslas square – the artery of Prague´s social and cultural life.
Accommodation: Prague, Czech Republic
Board: Breakfast
Day 4: Orientation Tour Nuremberg; A trip down the Nazi history and Medieval Glory, Transfer 295 km
Nuremberg is waiting for us today. It is not known only for its many historical landmarks but for the role it played in WWII – or just after it. On the way to the city centre we will visit the so-called Colosseum, which was closely connected to the Nazi history. After we will see the centre of the city – heavily bombed at the end of WWII but then rebuilt again in an interesting way – let us surprise you!
Accommodation: Nuremberg, Germany
Board: Breakfast
Day 5: Guided Tour Augsburg, Visit of Fuggerei, Transfer 150 km
In the morning we will move to Augsburg, the second oldest city of Germany. Visiting Augsburg, one must also see the unique Fuggerei, the oldest social housing system in the world still in use. Free time in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Augsburg, Germany
Board: Breakfast
Day 6: Visit of Neuschwanstein Castle, Guided Tour Munich, Transfer 215 km
A jump into the fairy tale and back to reality. Our first stop today will be the fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein. After the tour we will make time for lunch to absorb deeper impressions of this extraordinary building with a caffe directly on its grounds.
From the fairy tale we come back to reality in Munich – the dominant city of Bavaria. The city tour will bring us to the most famous monuments of Munich, incl. the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady (the symbol of the city), Marienplatz and St. Peter’s Church standing right behind it or the English Garden, one of the largest inner-city parks in the world.
Accommodation: Munich, Germany
Board: Breakfast
Day 7: Fascinating Berchtesgaden - Visit of Eagle`s Nest, Salzburg, Transfer 190 km
Another peek into the Nazi history – Berchtesgaden, the second seat of Hitler’s Reich and the fascinating Eagle’s nest – the Hitler´s tea house. No wonder he had his summer here; the views from the altitude of 1834m are just breathtaking!
In the afternoon we will cross the border to Austria and continue our tour to amazing Salzburg, a pearl among the Austrian cities. Today we enjoy the city on our own and the tour will wait for us in the morning.
Accommodation: Salzburg, Austria
Board: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Guided Tour Salzburg, The Sound of Music Tour
The Salzburg tour is an amazing trip to history. The most famous attraction is naturally Mozart’s House, but the city has much more to offer: the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Getreidegasse, DomQuartier, Hohensalzburg Fortress. And these are just the most famous ones.
Accommodation: Salzburg, Austria
Board: Breakfast
Day 9: Transfer to Vienna, Stop in Hallstatt, Transfer 370 km
On the way to Vienna we will stop in Hallstatt, the crown beauty of Austria. This small town is so charming that a replica of it was built in China. We will take a boat trip on the lake and admire the view of the peaks of the Alps and also visit the Charnel House. In the evening we will reach Vienna – our last destination.
Accommodation: Vienna, Austria
Board: Breakfast
Day 10: Guided Tour Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace
In the morning Vienna sightseeing, free time for lunch and in the afternoon Schoenbrunn Palace incl. its vast gardens. Later in the afternoon we will take a short ride through Vienna to the well-known UNO CITY and then we will have time to enjoy this great city on our own.
Accommodation: Vienna, Austria
Board: Breakfast
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast at 9.00 transfer to the airport
Board: Breakfast
What is included
Accommodation
Accommodation in triple (if available) double/twin/single rooms in 3-4∗ hotels
Meals
– 10x breakfast
– 1x lunch (Berchtesgaden)
Guide
English speaking tour leader and English speaking local guides;
It means that everywhere there is a sightseeing tour in the itinerary included you will be accompanied by a local licensed English speaking guide who will give you a deep insight into the history and the life in the area.
Transport
– all in-land bus transfers
– public transport according to the program – Prague
Additional Services Included
Guided Tours – Guided Tour Prague, Guided Tour Augsburg, Guided Tour Munich, Guided Tour Salzburg, Guided Tour Vienna
Orientation Tour – Nuremberg
Admission fees: Fuggerei in Augsburg, Neuschwanstein Castle, Berchtesgaden: Hitler’s Bunker and Eagle`s Nest, Charnel House in Hallstatt, Boat Trip in Hallstatt, Schoenbrunn Palace
Audio Guide Head Set during the tours
Insurance
Your insurance is not included in the price of the tour. We strongly advice you to obtain adequate and appropriate insurance cover for your tour including health insurance.
You should know
Currencies
Austria, Germany – EUR
Czech Republic – CZK – Czech Crown
Weather
Weather at this time of year is usually warm and sunny, up to 30° C or even more. However, it can also be rainy and the temperatures can go down to about 15° C exceptionally. Though, you mostly need summer cloths, we recommend to bring a jacket or an anorak, too.
Health requirements
The tour is not very demanding in terms of physical requirements or health conditions. However, please take in account that city sightseeings can require 2 – 3 hours of walking, exceptionally longer.
Visa
The countries you are going to travel are part of the Schengen zone. It means you only need single visa (if needed at all) to enter the Schengen zone. It is responsibility of the customer to find out if he/she needs visa to enter Schengen zone. Should you need any help, pls. feel free to contact us.
Payment Information
The price of the tour is payable in one instalment to be paid latest 60 days prior to the departure. This instalment also includes the Non-refundable Booking Fee in the amount of 180 EUR. Further information on payment and cancellation conditions can be found in the General Terms and Conditions.
Got any questions?
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