Say Prost to Germany's beer capital and hello to
a glorious encounter with the imperial capitals of
central Europe. Embark on an orientation tour of
Munich, soaking up its old-world Bavarian charm
in the elegant Marienplatz featuring the Old and
New Town Halls and the Glockenspiel. You'll have
the rest to explore Munich your way.
Your first stop is in the UNESCO-listed town of
Regensburg with its beautifully preserved medieval
center. Cross the border into the Czech Republic
and arrive in Prague later. This evening's Optional
Experience will reveal all the highlights of its Old
Town, followed by a drink at a favorite local beer hall
celebrating the crisp brews for which Prague is so
famous.
Delve into Prague’s history with a Local Specialist
who leads your sightseeing tour featuring Prague
Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town
Square. There’s time later to explore the city on your
own, perhaps returning to the Square to watch the
Astronomical Clock's magical hourly Walk of the
Apostles with a baked trdelník in hand.
Your journey through the medieval kingdom of
Moravia leads to Slovakia where you'll stop briefl y
to visit Bratislava, the gorgeous capital. See the Old
Town and its 15 th -century Town Hall before continuing
to Budapest, whose two halves straddle the beautiful
Danube River.
A Local Specialist will share all the sights including
Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. Consider
joining an optional tour to the medieval town of Szentendre. Tonight, revel in the colorful folklore of
the gypsies with an optional Hungarian dinner and music experience.
We cross the hilly Transdanubia region bound for
Győr, located midway between Budapest and Vienna.
Next stop is the Austrian capital itself where art,
architecture and above all music hit all the right notes
for an inspiring evening.
Perhaps you'd like to join an Optional Experience
guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace. Vienna has held on
to her regal roots as you’ll come to discover when you
join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour featuring
all the highlights, including the Hofburg, State Opera
House and City Hall.
Follow the Danube Valley, passing the impressive
Benedictine monastery at Melk. Continue to Salzburg
and take a stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, with a
Local Specialist, where the von Trapp children once
sang 'Do-Re-Mi' in 'The Sound of Music'. Then there’s
time to embark on your own exploration of this
historic city.
Explore the spectacular alpine region of Bavaria
with an Optional Experience – a scenic tour to
Berchtesgaden for a visit to Hitler’s retreat at Eagle’s
Nest. In Munich, you’ll enjoy a final dinner together.
Say a fond pfiat di to your new friends and prepare
for your onward journey home. Find out more about
your free airport transfer at costsavertour.com/
freetransfers.