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Eastern Europe 12 Days |
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Visit: Frankfurt - Wurzburg - Karlovy Vary - Prague - Vienna - Budapest - Zagreb - Plitvice - Ljubljana - Salzburg - Munich
Tour Code: RTEEU12 |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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USA - Frankfurt, Germany |
| Our Eastern Europe vacation begins as we board our trans-Atlantic flight to Frankfurt, the financial center of Germany. |
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| Day 02 |
Frankfurt
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| Upon arrival in Frankfurt, an orientation tour begins. Then we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation. |
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| Day 03 |
Frankfurt - Wurzburg - Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - Prague
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| Bus arrives at historic Wurzburg, the starting point of Romantis Road and an ancient city of Bavaria by the River Main. Our city orientation tour features views of the Dom, Alte Mainbruck, Rathaus, and the brilliant Residenz. Take photos as many as you can. Cross the border to Czech Republic and arrive in Karlovy Vary, a popular tourist destination for spa treatment. Proceed to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, for overnight stay. |
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| Day 04 |
Prague
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| Our city tour of the "Golden City" Prague takes us to the Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Our tour also features visits to the ancient St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Town Square, the romantic Charles Bridge over the Vltava River, Astronomical Clock, and views of Jewish Quarter. Some free time will be given for leisure activities. |
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| Day 05 |
Prague - Vienna, Austria
(B,D) |
| After two-night stay at Prague, we travel to Vienna. A half day city tour takes us to the Schonbrun Palace, and a panoramic drive shows us some famous landmarks: the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, City Hall, Parliament Building, and the Hofburg. Some free time will be given for shopping or viewing the St. Stephen's Church. Tonight, if your heart desires, you may participate the optional activity - Mozart's Concert. |
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| Day 06 |
Vienna - Budapest, Hungary - Danube Cruise
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| A leisurely drive this morning takes us through the countryside to the Hungarian border. Before driving into the city center of Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, we first enjoy a panorama view across the Danube from the hill top. Then marvel at the murals in Matthias Church beside the Fisherman's Bastion. We view the Parliament, Royal Palace of Buda, then cruise on the Danube to the Pest district, to visit Heroes' Square. After a full day of sightseeing, we enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner with music at a typical Hungarian Restaurant. |
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| Day 07 |
Budapest - Zagreb, Croatia - Plitvice
(B,D) |
| Morning departure for Zagreb, the largest and capital city of Croatia. After pass the charming countryside area, we across the Croatian boarder arrive at Zagreb. Immediately a city orientation tour shows us in the landmarks: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Ban Josip Jelacic Square, Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, and St. Marks Church. Photo stops will be arranged. Check in to hotel for overnight stay or continue on to Plitvice. |
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| Day 08 |
Zagreb (or Plitvice) - Sixteen Lakes National Park - Bled
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| The Plitvice Sixteen Lakes National Park, Croatia¡¦s most popular tourist attraction, was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. The sixteen lakes are inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species. In the park, there are numerous trails on which to walk and hike, and there are also boat in order to see the park and all its glory. It is difinitely a must-see in Croatia. We depart Plitvice, reach the City of Bled for dinner and overnight stay. |
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| Day 09 |
Bled - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Postojna Cave - Salzburg, Austria
(B,D) |
| Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. Upon arrival, our orientation tour of Liubljana includes a visit to a medieval castle for splendid scenic views. In the Old Town Center, we see the City Hall, the Robba Fountain, the Main Square, the Triple Bridge and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Before we head up to Salzburg, if you desire, you may stop in the Central Market, visit the Ljubljana Castle or Castle Hill. In the afternoon we visit the world famous attraction - Postojna Cave, the largest cave in the classic karst and the most visited show cave in Europe. Overnight accommodation at Salzburg, the city renowned for the birthplace of Mozart. |
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| Day 10 |
Salzburg - Munich, Germany
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| Our morning tour of Salzburg starts from the Mirabell Garden, cross the Salzach River, enter the Old Town. After the city tour, some free time for leisure. If you desire, you may visit Mozart's birthplace, scroll about the streets in the Old Town, have a fantastic bird-eye view of the city from Festung Hohensalzburg, or perhaps take an optional ¡§Sound of the Music¡¨ tour to St. Gilgen and Lake Woifgang. We stay over at Munich tonight. The famous German pig knuckles are served for dinner. |
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| Day 11 |
Munich - Neuschwanstein - Munich (or Frankfurt)
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| Drive from Munich to Fussen, the enchanting city dedicating the end of Romantic Road. We travel into the Bavarian Alps for a close view of King Ludwig II's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Before we head to Munich or Frankfurt for overnight stay, we are free for leisure activities. Perhaps ascend to the entrance by carriage for a guided tour of the castle, pick a restaurant for some German beer and food in the town, or simply stroll about the streets to shop some souvenirs. We return to Munich or Frankfurt in the afternoon for overnight accommodation, depending on the flight schedule. |
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| Day 12 |
Munich (or Frankfurt) - USA
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| Our tour ends as we are transferred to the airport for homebound flight back to the USA. |
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