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| Prague,
Vienna & Budapest Coach Holidays 9 or 12 Days - 5% Discount Discover the elegance and imposing grace of the mystical cities of Eastern Europe |
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| Prague, Vienna and Budapest - 9 Day Itinerary |
DAY
1: Local departure by coach then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. |
DAY
2: Continue south to Prague for a 2-night stay. B,D |
DAY
3: Prague (included); Guided
Walking Tour (optional, included on
SILVER SERVICE); Vltava River Cruise
(optional) We spend the day in the elegant Czech capital. Our guided walking tour introduces the splendid architecture of Prague Old Town, the world’s largest UNESCO monument. Join our optional cruise on the Vltava River. Lasting for approximately two hours, the narrated cruise will take you along the majestic Vltava River, past spectacular views of the famous sights of the city. Lunch will be served on board, with a selection of warm and cold Czech specialties for you to enjoy. So sit back on the sundeck, listen to the musician, and admire the views of the city of a hundred spires. B,D |
DAY
4: (Day 5 on 12-day holiday).
Bratislava (included) To Bratislava where you can enjoy a brief orientation of the highlights of this mystical city, with its exquisitely renovated centre of Baroque palaces, fountains and romantic streets. Continue to Budapest for a two-night stay. B,D |
DAY
5: (Day 6 on 12-day holiday).
Budapest (included); Budapest
Sightseeing (optional) A full day to discover the Hungarian capital at leisure. Our optional sightseeing tour captures many sights including the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Royal Palace, Parliament Building and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Beginning with a drive to Gellért Hill, we then cross the famous Chain Bridge and travel on to the Pest district, passing Heroes’ Square and ending at the Buda castle district. B,D |
DAY
6: (Day 8 on 12-day holiday).
Györ and Schönbrunn Palace
Gardens (included) En route to the Vienna Woods area, where we will stay for two nights, we visit the beautiful Hungarian town of Györ. You’ll have time at leisure to visit the old town which is one of the best-preserved examples of a Hungarian Renaissance and Baroque town. We continue to Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, where the gardens and park will take you into a world of Baroque culture (entrance fee to palace not included). B,D |
DAY
7: (Day 9 on 12-day holiday).
Vienna (included); Vienna Sightseeing
(optional) The former imperial city of Vienna has a fascinating heritage as the centre of the Habsburg Empire. There are over 80 museums, plus elegant shops and boutiques. Our optional guided tour will introduce the principal sights, including the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament Building, the Opera House, National Theatre and the City Hall. We see the house where Johann Strauss composed the Blue Danube Waltz, before crossing the Danube to see the United Nations complex. We then pass the famous Prater Wheel, before returning to the centre. B,D |
DAY
8: (Day 11 on 12-day holiday) To Belgium for an overnight stay. B |
DAY
9: (Day 12 on 12-day holiday) To Calais then return home. B,D |
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner |
| Extra Leisure - Extend Your Stay
If you want to have a more leisurely and in-depth exploration of these great cities, then take our Extra Leisure option. The itinerary will follow the same order as our 9-day holiday, but with an extra day and night in Prague on day 4, Budapest on day 7 and the Vienna Woods area on day 10. |
DAY
4: Troja Château
(optional) Accompanied b y a local guide we travel from Prague to the nearby town of Troja for a visit to the beautiful Château. Surrounded by peaceful gardens, vineyards and the Vltava River, Troja Château was built as a summer palace for Count Václav Vojtìch Šternberg. Its most prominent feature is an impressive external staircase, which leads from the main entrance to the formal French gardens below. A visit inside the Château is a must especially to see the lavish decoration of the Grand Hall. B,D |
DAY
7: ‘Danube Bend’
(optional) Enjoy another day at leisure in Budapest or an optional excursion to the ‘Danube Bend’, exploring old Hungary, beginning with a visit to the former capital of Esztergom and its magnificent basilica. We continue to Visegrad, and then to the town of Szentendre, where you will have time for lunch in one of the restaurants, as well as the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets and browse in the many shops displaying traditional handicrafts. B,D |
DAY 10: Viennese Highlights
(optional) Enjoy another full day at leisure in Vienna or choose to join our optional ‘Viennese Highlights’ excursion. We begin with a visit to the Prater and a nostalgic ride on the famous Riesenrad, or ‘Giant Wheel’, built over 100 years ago and today one of the most wellknown landmarks of the city. Later we include a meal of typical Austrian fayre. B,D |
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner |
| Your Hotels |
On the 9-day tour you’ll stay for two
nights at the 3-star Ibis Hotel Karlin in
Prague or similar, two nights at the
4-star Novotel Budapest Congress or
similar in Budapest and two nights in the
Vienna Woods area at the family-run 4-star
Hotel Zur Post, in Laaben or similar.
All hotels have a restaurant, bar and lift.
All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.
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| Silver Service Coach |
| As
well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver
Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and
facilities. The spacious rear lounge is
the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or
simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits
such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions
on selected tours. |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2010/2011 | |||
FREE
local joining points Travel by Silver Service luxury coach - Extra legroom for your added comfort Porterage at your hotels 8 or 11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 6 or 9 evening meals Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary EXTRA excursion: Prague guided walking tour |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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| 9 Day Tour - Tour Ref
9PVBV |
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August
23 |
£719 £684 |
May 28
2011 |
£749 £712 |
September
4, 18 |
£729 £693 |
June 18 2011 | £749 £712 |
October
2 |
£699 £665 |
July 2, 16, 30 2011 |
£749 £712 |
October
23 |
£689 £655 |
August 11
2011 |
£749 £712 |
April 21 2011 |
£729 £693 |
September 3, 17
2011
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£759 £722 |
May 14
2011 |
£739 £703 |
October 15, 22 2011 |
£719 £684 |
| 12 Day Tour - Tour Ref
12PVBV |
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| August 23 | £889 £845 |
June 27 2011 |
£929 £883 |
September
13 |
£889 £845 |
July 25 2011 |
£929 £883 |
May 16 2011 |
£889 £845 |
August 22 2011 |
£919 £874 |
May 30 2011 |
£919 £874 |
September 26 2011 |
£919 £874 |
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £149 (9-day)
£199 (12-day) • Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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| Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2010/2011 | |||
FREE
local joining points Travel by Executive coach 8 or 11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 6 or 9 evening meals Excursions and visits as detailed in the itinerary |
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| Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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| 9 Days - Tour Code 9PVB |
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October
9 |
£579 £551 |
July 23 2011 | £629 £598 |
May 21 2011 |
£629 £598 |
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| 12 Days - Tour Code 12PVB |
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October
4 |
£699 £665 |
September 12 2011 |
£749 £712 |
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £149 (9-day)
£199 (12-day) • Travel insurance from £42.95 |
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