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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 Holiday Itinerary | |
DAY
1: Local departure then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay. |
DAY
6: To Györ and Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, then to Vienna Woods for a 2-night stay. B,D |
DAY
2: Continue south to Prague for a 2-night stay. B,D |
DAY
7: Vienna. B,D |
DAY
3: Prague. B,D |
DAY
8: To Belgium for an overnight stay. B |
DAY
4: To Bratislava then to Budapest for a 2-night stay. B,D |
DAY
9: To Calais then return home. B,D |
DAY
5: Budapest. B,D |
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Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner |
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| Excursions and visits |
Day
3 Prague (included) |
We spend the day in the
elegant Czech capital. Our optional walking tour (included
on Silver Service) introduces the splendid architecture of
Prague Old Town, the world’s largest UNESCO monument. |
Day 4 Bratislava (included) |
Enjoy a brief orientation
of the highlights of this mystical city, Slovakia’s capital,
with its exquisitely renovated centre of Baroque palaces,
fountains and romantic streets. |
Day 5 Budapest (included) |
A full day to discover
the Hungarian capital at leisure. Our optional sightseeing
tour captures many sights, beginning with a drive to Gellért
Hill, then over the famous Chain Bridge and onto the Pest
district, passing Heroes’ Square and ending at the Buda castle
district. |
Day 6 Györ and Schönbrunn
Palace Gardens (included) |
En route to the Vienna
Woods area, we drive to the beautiful town of Györ. Time at
leisure visiting the old town. Györ offers one of the best-preserved
examples of a Hungarian Renaissance and Baroque town. We continue
to Schönbrunn Palace, where the gardens and park will take
you into a world of Baroque culture (entrance fee to palace
not included). |
Day 7 Vienna (included) |
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. |
| 12
Day Extra Leisure Holiday Our Extra Leisure option allows you a more relaxed exploration of these great imperial cities. With an extra day spent in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, you’ll have more time for independent sightseeing and the chance to enjoy our additional optional excursions. The itinerary will follow the same order as our 9-day holiday, but with an extra night’s stay in Prague, Budapest and the Vienna Woods area. |
| EXTRA LEISURE DAY Prague |
Enjoy another day at leisure
in Prague or choose to join our optional cruise on the Vltava
River, Lasting for approximately two hours, the cruise, during
which a commentary will be provided, 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. |
EXTRA LEISURE DAY Budapest
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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, where we view the old fortifications, and then
to the town of Szentendre, where you will have time for lunch
in one of the restaurants serving typical Hungarian food,
as well as the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets
and browse in the many shops displaying traditional handicrafts. |
EXTRA LEISURE DAY Vienna |
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 well-known
landmarks of the city. From here, we drive to the northern
Vienna Woods, just outside of the city, and to the summit
of the Kahlenberg mountain to enjoy the spectacular panorama
overlooking the city of Vienna, which on a clear day extends
as far as Bratislava. We continue to the picturesque town
of Grinzing to enjoy an included lunch with a glass of wine
in one of the Heurigen restaurants; typical Austrian fare
and all to the accompaniment of traditional Viennese music!
Later we return to Vienna for added free time, before returning
to our hotel. |
| Flying Start/Return |
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On a selection of our
most popular tours, you can choose a flying start (fly out
and join our coach for the return journey), flying return
(travel out by coach and fly home), or fly both ways – whatever
suits you best! Plus, whichever option you choose, we’ll arrange your flights and transfers between your hotel and the European airport. Just look for the tours marked with the ‘Flying Start/Return’ symbol. |
| Your Hotels |
On the 9-day tour you’ll
stay for two nights at the 3-star Ibis Hotel Karlin in Prague,
then two nights at the cylindershaped, 4-star Hotel Budapest
in Budapest. In the Vienna Woods area, you will stay for two
nights at the family-run 4-star Hotel Zur Post, or similar,
in Laaben. All hotels have a restaurant, bar and lift. All
bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. The 12-day tour will stay for three nights in Prague at the 3-star Hotel Belvedere. The hotel offers a restaurant and lift, and all bedrooms have T.V., hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities. You’ll then stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Budapest in Budapest and three nights at the 4-star Hotel Zur Post, or similar, in Laaben. Overnight stays in Belgium on both holidays will be in a city-style hotel. |
| 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. Find
out more... |
| Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2009 | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by Silver Service luxury coach Porterage in all hotels Smaller, more personal group 8 or 11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 6 or 9 evening meals 5 excursions and visits EXTRA excursion: Prague sightseeing |
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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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April
25 |
£649 £617 |
August
13, 29 |
£679 £646 |
May
9, 16 |
£665 £632 |
September
12, 26 |
£679 £646 |
May
30 |
£679 £646 |
October
3 |
£665 £632 |
June
6, 18, 27 |
£679 £646 |
October
17, 24 |
£649 £617 |
July
11, 25 |
£679 £646 |
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| 12 Day Tour - Tour Ref
12PVBV |
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April
13 |
£779 £741 |
July
20 2009 |
£839 £798 |
May
18 |
£819 £779 |
August
24, 31 2009 |
£839 £798 |
June
1 |
£829 £788 |
September
14 2009 |
£839 £798 |
June
29 |
£829 £788 |
October
12 2009 |
£799 £760 |
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 2009 | |||
FREE
local joining points - details Travel by Executive coach 8 or 11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 6 or 9 evening meals 5 excursions and visits |
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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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May
23 |
£569 £541 |
August
8 |
£569 £541 |
June
13 |
£559 £532 |
September
19 |
£569 £541 |
July
4 |
£569 £541 |
October
10 |
£559 £532 |
| 12 Days - Tour Code 12 PVB |
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July
27 |
£699 £665 |
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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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