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You will enjoy sightseeing of the must-see sights with a Local Guide in all cities: in Budapest, enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Fishermen’s Bastion and admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs; in Vienna, among the many sights you will see, you’ll visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna; and in Prague, visit the 1000-year-old Hradčany Castle grounds, the largest castle complex in the world, and marvel at the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410, and once the envy of all Europe. Complete your fascinating tour in Berlin with guided sightseeing including the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at the Brandenburg Gate and Holocaust Memorial. From the vibrant cities and historical sights to the special experiences, this Imperial Escape is sure to delight all of your senses. Let Globus handle the details while you sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing experience.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Heroe’s Square
VIENNAGuided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral
PRAGUEGuided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds; [LF] dinner at a local restaurant
DRESDENOrientation, visit the Courtyard of Zwinger Palace
BERLIN
Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; farewell dinner
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Day1
Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
BUDAPEST
Day2
Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lofty lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church and HEROES’ SQUARE. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner is available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Day3
Cross the nearby Austrian border and arrive in Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Your guided sightseeing features a drive along the Ringstrasse past the State Opera House, and a stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous HELDENPLATZ, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VIENNA
Day4
Enjoy a full day at leisure to further explore this wonderful city. Choose from our optional excursions to make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VIENNA–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Day5
A scenic drive brings you to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. An optional evening activity is available to explore Prague by night.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PRAGUE
Day6
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the 1,000-year-old HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all of Europe. This evening, LF dine at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PRAGUE—DRESDEN—BERLIN
Day7
A pleasant drive brings you to Dresden, the former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendour. During your orientation, visit Zwinger Palace COURTYARD with its impressive architecture; the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 1841-first destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 1985. Also see the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. Continue to the once-divided metropolis of Berlin.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN
Day8
Guided sightseeing includes the elegant Ku'damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the Holocaust Memorial, and the 210 foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. This evening, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel to say "Auf Wiedersehen" to your travelling companions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BERLIN
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Courtyard by Marriott City Center
First-Class
The Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center is housed in a building that is a combination of contemporary and traditional styles with a beautifully restored historic facade. The hotel features 234 spacious guest rooms and 7 meeting rooms for functions and events.
Location
Jozsef Krt. 5, Budapest, Hungary
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Dry Cleaning
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Pay Movies
- Non-smoking Rooms
Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen
Superior First-Class
An elegant 309 room hotel, dedicated to Prince Eugene of Savoy and housed in the former State Austrian Printing House with a modern, glassy atrium. Amenities include a fitness area, sauna and steam room, two restaurants and a jazzy bar.
Location
Rennweg 16, Vienna, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Phone
Zeitgeist Hauptbahnof
First-Class
The Zeitgeist hotel in Vienna perfectly combines its central location, just 300 meters away from the main train station with top quality overnight stays. The 254 air conditioned rooms offer large windows and Free Wi-Fi access, there is an on-site fitness room, a restaurant-café-bar as well as 24 hour vending machines for snacks & drinks.
Location
15 Sonnwendgasse, Vienna, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Parking/Valet
- Dry Cleaning
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
NH Prague
Superior First-Class
NH Prague City is situated in the modern buzzing district of Andel, bordering the historic city centre and right next to a large entertainment and shopping centre. The hotel consist of two separate buildings connected by a cable car, and offers panoramic views over the city of Prague. Free WiFi is available in both buildings free of charge. The entire hotel is non-smoking. Gastronomy services are provided by four restaurants and bars. The Costa Praga restaurant and the Red bar are situated in the main hotel building. The recently renovated Ristorante Il Giardino Toscano with a large outside terrace and the Sky Lounge bar overlooking the city of Prague are located in the second building. The in-house health centre features sauna and steam bath facilities, massage treatments (against a fee), and a fitness centre as well. A jogging path, tennis courts and a volleyball court are close by, on Mrazovka Hill.
Location
Mozartova 261/1, Praga, Czech Republic
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Dry Cleaning
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Internet Access
Leonardo Royal Berlin Alexanderplatz
This upscale 346-room contemporary property is housed in a former Police Station with an Art Deco-style lobby located just a short walk away from the bustling Alexanderplatz transportation hub and Alexa shopping center. Amenities include an on-site restaurant, lobby bar, 24 hour rooftop fitness center and Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Modern air conditioned guest rooms all have lap top safes, coffee/tea-making facilities.
Location
Otto-Braun-Strasse 90, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
