DepartureMunich

ReturnMunich

Min. travellers2

Booking periodNow till Dec 2025

Travel periodNow till Dec 2025

Tour Highlights

Explore Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg
Discover Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava and Győr
View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus’ Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna
See Melk Abbey

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Munich

The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travellers and your Travel Director this afternoon on an orientation tour, and spend some free time immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Bavarian capital. View the Marienplatz, the centre of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before enjoying dinner together to kick-start your journey.

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Day 2 Munich - Regensburg - Prague

This morning, visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoilt medieval gem. Cross the Czech border and head to Prague, your home for the next two nights. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, an educational lecture with a local bee expert. You’ll have the evening to spend your way. Consider joining an Optional Experience to explore beautiful Prague by night with a Local Specialist

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Day 3 Prague

Delve into centuries of history as you join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of Prague. View the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, then cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savour the delicious flavours of Trdelník in the Old Town Square, pay tribute to the saints that line the Charles Bridge or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava.

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Day 4 Prague - Bratislava - Budapest

Cross the lush landscapes of Moravia and stop in Bratislava to admire its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Continue across the Hungarian border before arriving in Budapest, the ‘Paris of the East’.

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Day 5 Budapest

Admire the iconic and unexpected highlights of Budapest on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the famous Chain Bridge which connects the two ancient settlements that straddle the Danube, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. Here, you can enjoy superb views across the Danube below to the imposing Parliament building. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner at our Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals and hear the story of their winery.

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Day 6 Budapest - Gyor - Vienna

A leisurely start to your morning could see you joining an Optional Experience guided tour of the magnificent Parliament Building. Cross the hilly landscapes of Transdanubia stopping in Győr to soak up its baroque atmosphere. Arrive in Vienna for an evening at leisure to indulge in the captivating melodies, art and architecture of a city that was once home to famous composers.

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Day 7 Vienna

Explore the imperial splendour of Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Admire Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty, the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th-century to replace the city walls. Then, see the ornate colourful roof of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most beloved icons. Maybe, visit the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its tranquil gardens or enjoy Vienna’s musical talents at one of the performances for which the city is famous.

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Day 8 Vienna - Salzburg

En route to Salzburg, we see the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey perched on a rocky outcrop above the Danube and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in Salzburg, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist. Dine in your hotel this evening.

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Day 9 Salzburg - Munich

Leave Austria behind, bound for the Bavarian Capital, Munich. This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey through some of Europe’s most memorable cities during dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director.

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Day 10 Munich

For now, it’s time to say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.

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What's included

Included

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Optional Experiences and free time
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Not included

International air ticket
Travel insurance
Others not mentioned above

Your hotels

Holiday Inn Munich Westpark

★★★★

München Albert-Roßhaupter-Straße 45, 81369 München, Germany

Set among shops in a commercial area, this informal hotel with modern decor is 4 minutes' walk from an S-Bahn station and 4 km from Marienplatz, a prominent square in the Old Town. Warm rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites have minibars, living areas and sofabeds; some add kitchenettes. Room service is offered. Children (2 per room) stay at no extra cost with a parent. An airy restaurant/bar set in the lobby features a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace. Other amenities include a fitness room, a sauna and 8 meeting rooms. Parking is available for a fee.

Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague

★★★★

Praha Stroupežnického 21, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov, Czechia

Steps from the Andel metro station, this modern, glass-fronted hotel is a 10-minute walk from the banks of the Vltava River and 5.3 km from historic Prague Castle. Bright, simply furnished rooms have flat-screen TVs and DVD players, plus minibars and complimentary Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add free breakfast, coffee and welcome drinks, while suites feature sitting areas or separate living rooms. Amenities include a breakfast cafe, a bar and a brasserie, as well as an exercise room with a sauna and a steam room. Conference facilities for up to 350 guests are offered.

Novotel Budapest Danube

★★★★

Bem rkp Budapest, Ntak: Sz19000074, Bem rkp. 33-34, 1027 Hungary

Across the street from the Danube river, this modern hotel is a 7-minute walk from Batthyány tér train and metro station, and 2 km from Buda Castle. The relaxed rooms feature desks, pull-out sofas, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. All come with minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add iPod docks. Room service is available. Amenities include a laid-back bar and an international restaurant with river views. There's also a gym and a spa area with a sauna. Parking is offered for an extra fee. Pets are allowed (surcharge).

Clarion Vienna South

★★★★

Wien Wienerbergstraße 7, 1100 Wien, Austria

Set in a contemporary high-rise building with a glass facade, this modern hotel with views of the city is a 7-minute walk from a tram stop and 4 km from the Belvedere palace complex. Airy, laid-back rooms feature city views, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemakers. Family rooms are interconnected or have pull-out sofas. Room service is offered 24/7. Kids age 17 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. Amenities include a lobby cafe/bar, and a stylish 22nd-floor restaurant with panoramic city views, plus a gym. Parking and breakfast are available (fee).

Arcotel Castellani

★★★★

Salzburg Alpenstraße 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

On the banks of the Salzach river, this refined hotel in a former priory with a modern annex is a 3-minute walk from a bus stop and 2 km from Mozart's Birthplace. Simple rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and safes, while upgraded rooms add garden views. Suites have living rooms, and tea and coffeemakers; 1 features a fireplace, and another is over 2 levels. Room service is available. There's a cozy restaurant with a bar, and a garden featuring a Baroque chapel. Other perks include a terrace, and a spa area with a steam room and a gym. A breakfast buffet and parking are offered for a fee.