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10/09/2010

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Optional Excursions

featuring Budapest, Vienna, Prague & Salzburg and the Oberammergau Passion Play

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9 days, 16 meals
Day 1: Arrive Budapest, Hungary
You arrive in Budapest, the "Queen of the Danube," and truly one of the world's most beautiful cities. Buda, decidedly more rugged in terrain, sits on one side of the river, and Pest is on the gentler opposite bank. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Today dinner will be included.
Day 2: Budapest - Szentendre - Visegrad - Budapest
An informative city tour features the Mathias Church, site of many coronations of kings. You also visit the Fishermen’s Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades for spectacular views. Continue to historic Old Buda and Gellert Hill, followed by the Parliament. At Heroes Square, admire the imposing Millennium Monument, completed in 1904, which memorializes the 1,000th anniversary of Hungarian dominion. Later, visit the beautiful baroque town of Szentendre and travel to the former Renaissance capital of Visegrad to enjoy a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains. Travel back in time with a visit to a 14th-century castle where knights with colourful costumes and authentic weaponry recreate the days of chivalry. This evening, enjoy a special Renaissance-style dinner and re-enact the days of medieval times. Complete with wine and music, this evening is sure to delight.

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 3: Budapest - Domonyvolgy (Horse Show) - Grinzing - Vienna, Austria
Travel to the picturesque Hungarian countryside, called the "Puszta," and visit a typical horse farm in this land which some say is "flat as water." Learn the unique culture and history of the Csikos, or Hungarian horsemen, whose equestrian lineage reaches back 1,000 years. Watch in amazement as they put on a spectacular horse show for your pleasure. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Hungarian feast, including goulash soup, in a typical setting against a backdrop of wonderful gypsy music. Your journey then takes you to the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Tonight, enjoy a memorable evening with entertainment in the picturesque wine-making village of Grinzing.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 4: Vienna
A city tour of Vienna features the baroque marvels of Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. In the city centre, see the gothic St. Stephan’s Cathedral and behold the beautiful architecture, scenic parks and spires that fill the city.

Today breakfast will be included.
Day 5: Vienna - Danube River - Durnstein - Melk - Prague, Czech Republic
Travel along the banks of the Danube to the medieval town of Durnstein where you board your boat for a scenic Danube River cruise. "Waltz" across one of the most breathtaking bodies of water in the world, immortalized by Strauss, and travel through the historic Wachau Valley. Later, visit the 11th-century Melk Abbey, famous for its production and collection of manuscripts. A scenic ride through the countryside takes you to Prague, variously called the "Golden City" or "The City of 100 Spires."

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Prague
This morning, enjoy a panoramic tour as you drive through the city to the amazing Hradcany Castle. The rest of the day is at leisure to independently explore the city, shop for famous Bohemian crystal, or visit one of the city’s many outstanding museums, such as the Lapidarium, home of stone sculptures dating from the 11th-century to the present.

Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7: Prague - Salzburg, Austria
This morning you depart early and travel to the musical city of Salzburg. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour of the Altstadt (Old Town) highlighting the Cathedral, Mozart's Birthplace and Mirabell Gardens. You will not be able to miss recognizable locations from the "Sound of Music".

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 8: Salzburg - Oberammergau Region, Germany
Depart Salzburg this morning for the beautiful Bavarian village of Oberammergau. This afternoon, witness a performance of the Passion Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honour the life of Christ. The performers are native Oberammergauers. To lend authenticity to the performance, the cast start to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance. Also, the intricate costumes are made locally by the villagers. During the break of the performance, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.

Today breakfast , lunch and dinner will be included.
Day 9: Oberammergau Region - Tour Ends


Today breakfast will be included.