This Central Europe tour travels through some of Central Europe’s most fascinating countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany—each with a rich culture, fascinating history, and interesting historic sights. Your tour begins in Budapest, Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city, and ends in Berlin with overnights also in Bratislava, Vienna, Hluboká nad Vltavou, and Prague. Sightseeing in each city includes the must-see attractions, including a visit to Heroes’ Square in Budapest, founded in 1896 and representing 1,000 years of Hungarian history; gothic St. Martin’s Church in Bratislava, coronation church for the Kingdom of Hungary from the 16th to 19th centuries; St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, dating back to the 12th-century; the Esztergom Basilica and Treasury, the largest church in Hungary; the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410, and Hradčany Castle Grounds, dating from the 9th century, in Prague; and the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. Enjoy the town of Ceský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a cobbled Old Town and architecture in gothic, renaissance, and baroque styles constructed during the 13th through the 17th centuries.Globus has also included some special experiences for you. Enjoy a boat cruise on Europe’s largest underground lake in the Vienna Woods. Visit the Budvar (Budweiser) Brewery, founded in 1895, in České Budějovice. To get an authentic taste of life in Vienna, Globus has included coffee and cake at a historic café founded in 1873 and popular with the locals. Stay on the grounds of the Hluboká Castle, originally founded in the 13th century, where you’ll have a guided visit to see the richly decorated rooms. Enjoy a high-speed train (first-class) from Prague to Berlin for your three night’s stay. All services in Berlin, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms.Historic sights, fascinating history, exciting special experiences, an expert Tour Director, and knowledgeable Local Guides who bring these destinations to life…this Central Europe tour has it all!
City Highlights
BUDAPEST Welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s BastionESZTERGOM Guided walking tour, visit the Esztergom Basilica and TreasuryBRATISLAVA Guided walking tour, visit St. Martin’s ChurchVIENNA WOODS [LF] Boat cruise on the underground lakeVIENNA Guided sightseeing, take pictures of the Hundertwasserhaus and visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral; [LF] Kaffee und Kuchen at a local caféCESKÝ KRUMLOV Guided walking tourHLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU[LF] Overnight stay and visit of the castleČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE[LF] Visit the Budvar (Budweiser) BreweryPRAGUE Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds; farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurantPRAGUE–BERLINBy high-speed TrainBERLINGuided sightseeing of historic landmarks. Take pictures of Holocaust Memorial & Brandenburg GateHeadsets throughout the tour
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners with wine, including a special welcome dinner in Budapest, a special dinner in Ceský Krumlov, and a special farewell dinner in Prague
Notes
NOTE: Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Transportation
Motorcoach; boat cruise; high-speed train. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies
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