11 Day Crown of Central Europe

Austrian Alps & Sound of Music Tour Enjoy one of the most breathtaking drives to the Bavarian Alps stopping at Obersalzberg. During the Nazi regime, this area around Hitler's Berghof became a second seat of government and headquarters besides Berlin. From your local expert you will hear about Hitler and the Eagle's Nest. Then, continue with a drive on the famous Rossfeld panorama road offering spectacular views of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. Afterwards, relive your favorite scenes from the Sound of Music movie with stops at various locations including the Anif Castle and Hellbrunn Palace, where the glass gazebo, setting for various scenes is located. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. This tour is offered during April, May, late October and November when Eagle’s Nest Tour is not available due to late opening and early closing. Additionally, in the event of bad weather, this tour can be substituted for Eagle’s Nest Tour during June – September OnDay : 6 Price : $49 Eagle's Nest Tour Excursion into the surrounding countryside of Salzburg to the ruins of Obersalzberg, once an important mountain retreat for senior Nazi SS officers and top party members. Transfer to special motor coaches adapted for the scenic mountain climb to Hitler's notorious "Eagle's Nest." Ascending with the original elevator to the Kehlsteinhaus, you'll see dramatic views of the snowcapped peaks Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. This tour will not operate in April, early May and November. In the event of inclement weather, the Eagle's Nest will be closed and the optional will not operate. OnDay : 6 Price : $72 The Glory of the Habsburg Emperors This guided tour takes you on a journey through over 1,000 years of power, wealth and glory. Experience imperial Vienna at the Habsburg Treasury. View precious items collected by the Holy Roman and Austro-Hungarian Emperors. Amongst many other treasures see the Imperial Crown Jewels, as well as priceless vestments worn by kings and queens. Next, visit the Imperial Crypt where your local expert makes the days of the great Empire come alive. *Please note this tour does not operate on Tuesdays. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $59 Austrian Country Dinner On the way to one of Austria's most famous restaurants, pass Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel and cross the mighty Danube. Upon arrival, marvel at the restaurant interior with historic memorabilia covering the walls and ceilings. You will feel transported to times past. Former patrons include Napoleon, Emperor Francis Joseph, Liz Taylor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others shown on hundreds of autographed photos. Choose from traditional Austrian dishes and enjoy unlimited drinks while being serenaded by musicians. It's an experience not to be forgotten! OnDay : 8 Price : $76 Mozart & Strauss Concert Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music." Attend a concert featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the world's most famous waltz. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $75 Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral Leaving the bustle of the new town, drive up the hill to the historical area surrounding the Prague castle, and enter the fairytale complex of cobbled courtyards, churches and administrative buildings, once the court of the Bohemian Kings. Still the political center of the Czech Republic, this is where the Presidential Palace is located, complete with ceremonial guards. Visit the medieval Old Palace and the Cathedral of St. Vitus, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, as well as the St. George Basilica and the Famous “Golden Lane”. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $72 Linderhof & Oberammergau Tour Two of the highlights of southern Bavaria are visited during this excursion to the high Alps. First, admire the artistically decorated castle Linderhof built by "Mad" King Ludwig II along with a guided tour of the palace. Proceed via the Ettal Monastery to Oberammergau, world-famous for its Passion Play, the woodcarvers and the richly painted houses (Lüftl-paintings). Approximate tour duration is 5.5 hours. Due to limited capacity, advance purchase is highly recommended for this tour. Tickets are not available for purchase locally. OnDay : 5 Price : $64 Danube Dinner Cruise Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Danube on a private boat, accompanied by the commentary of your local expert. The views from the river are magnificent as you admire the skyline from a different perspective of the city after sunset. The buffet dinner features Hungarian specialties and wine. Transportation is included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $90 Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall This comprehensive tour includes three splendid interiors and at the same time provides an insight on local politics, religion and products. The cost of building the Hungarian House of Parliament would have paid for the construction of an entire town for 40,000 people. A stunning interior and the Hungarian Crown Jewels await you there. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit each day. Next tour St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest and most impressive church of Budapest where a relic, the mummified hand of St. Stephen, can be seen. Finally your guide takes you to the historic Great Market Hall where, like a hundred years ago, the locals still do their everyday shopping. At your leisure, absorb the unique atmosphere with over 100 market stalls and an endless choice of regional products. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $66 Austrian Alps & Sound of Music Tour Enjoy one of the most breathtaking drives to the Bavarian Alps stopping at Obersalzberg. During the Nazi regime, this area around Hitler's Berghof became a second seat of government and headquarters besides Berlin. From your local expert you will hear about Hitler and the Eagle's Nest. Then, continue with a drive on the famous Rossfeld panorama road offering spectacular views of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. Afterwards, relive your favorite scenes from the Sound of Music movie with stops at various locations including the Anif Castle and Hellbrunn Palace, where the glass gazebo, setting for various scenes is located. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. This tour is offered during April, May, late October and November when Eagle’s Nest Tour is not available due to late opening and early closing. Additionally, in the event of bad weather, this tour can be substituted for Eagle’s Nest Tour during June – September OnDay : 6 Price : $49 Eagle's Nest Tour Excursion into the surrounding countryside of Salzburg to the ruins of Obersalzberg, once an important mountain retreat for senior Nazi SS officers and top party members. Transfer to special motor coaches adapted for the scenic mountain climb to Hitler's notorious "Eagle's Nest." Ascending with the original elevator to the Kehlsteinhaus, you'll see dramatic views of the snowcapped peaks Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. This tour will not operate in April, early May and November. In the event of inclement weather, the Eagle's Nest will be closed and the optional will not operate. OnDay : 6 Price : $72 Austrian State Library & Belvedere Palace Visit the Austrian National Library, one of the world's most beautiful Baroque libraries. It boasts one of the most precious book collections in the world. View antique manuscripts, rare books, precious prints, old maps dating back to 16th century and more. Enter the impressive ceremonial hall with its cathedral-like oval dome carried by enormous marble columns and covered by magnificent frescoes. Gaze up at the famous fresco in the cupola, which presents the apotheosis of Charles VI. After lunch on your own, continue to Belvedere Palace. First, explore the gardens and later visit the Belvedere Museum which houses the largest collection of paintings by the famous Art Nouveau painter, Gustav Klimt, including "The Kiss" and "Judit." OnDay : 8 Price : $66 Austrian Country Dinner On the way to one of Austria's most famous restaurants, pass Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel and cross the mighty Danube. Upon arrival, marvel at the restaurant interior with historic memorabilia covering the walls and ceilings. You will feel transported to times past. Former patrons include Napoleon, Emperor Francis Joseph, Liz Taylor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others shown on hundreds of autographed photos. Choose from traditional Austrian dishes and enjoy unlimited drinks while being serenaded by musicians. It's an experience not to be forgotten! OnDay : 8 Price : $76 Mozart & Strauss Concert Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music." Attend a concert featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the world's most famous waltz. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $75 Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral Leaving the bustle of the new town, drive up the hill to the historical area surrounding the Prague castle, and enter the fairytale complex of cobbled courtyards, churches and administrative buildings, once the court of the Bohemian Kings. Still the political center of the Czech Republic, this is where the Presidential Palace is located, complete with ceremonial guards. Visit the medieval Old Palace and the Cathedral of St. Vitus, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, as well as the St. George Basilica and the Famous “Golden Lane”. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $72 Linderhof & Oberammergau Tour Two of the highlights of southern Bavaria are visited during this excursion to the high Alps. First, admire the artistically decorated castle Linderhof built by "Mad" King Ludwig II along with a guided tour of the palace. Proceed via the Ettal Monastery to Oberammergau, world-famous for its Passion Play, the woodcarvers and the richly painted houses (Lüftl-paintings). Approximate tour duration is 5.5 hours. Due to limited capacity, advance purchase is highly recommended for this tour. Tickets are not available for purchase locally. OnDay : 5 Price : $64 Danube Dinner Cruise Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Danube on a private boat, accompanied by the commentary of your local expert. The views from the river are magnificent as you admire the skyline from a different perspective of the city after sunset. The buffet dinner features Hungarian specialties and wine. Transportation is included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $90 Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall This comprehensive tour includes three splendid interiors and at the same time provides an insight on local politics, religion and products. The cost of building the Hungarian House of Parliament would have paid for the construction of an entire town for 40,000 people. A stunning interior and the Hungarian Crown Jewels await you there. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit each day. Next tour St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest and most impressive church of Budapest where a relic, the mummified hand of St. Stephen, can be seen. Finally your guide takes you to the historic Great Market Hall where, like a hundred years ago, the locals still do their everyday shopping. At your leisure, absorb the unique atmosphere with over 100 market stalls and an endless choice of regional products. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $66 Austrian Alps & Sound of Music Tour Enjoy one of the most breathtaking drives to the Bavarian Alps stopping at Obersalzberg. During the Nazi regime, this area around Hitler's Berghof became a second seat of government and headquarters besides Berlin. From your local expert you will hear about Hitler and the Eagle's Nest. Then, continue with a drive on the famous Rossfeld panorama road offering spectacular views of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps. Afterwards, relive your favorite scenes from the Sound of Music movie with stops at various locations including the Anif Castle and Hellbrunn Palace, where the glass gazebo, setting for various scenes is located. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. This tour is offered during April, May, late October and November when Eagle’s Nest Tour is not available due to late opening and early closing. Additionally, in the event of bad weather, this tour can be substituted for Eagle’s Nest Tour during June – September OnDay : 6 Price : $49 Eagle's Nest Tour Excursion into the surrounding countryside of Salzburg to the ruins of Obersalzberg, once an important mountain retreat for senior Nazi SS officers and top party members. Transfer to special motor coaches adapted for the scenic mountain climb to Hitler's notorious "Eagle's Nest." Ascending with the original elevator to the Kehlsteinhaus, you'll see dramatic views of the snowcapped peaks Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. This tour will not operate in April, early May and November. In the event of inclement weather, the Eagle's Nest will be closed and the optional will not operate. OnDay : 6 Price : $72 Austrian State Library & Belvedere Palace Visit the Austrian National Library, one of the world's most beautiful Baroque libraries. It boasts one of the most precious book collections in the world. View antique manuscripts, rare books, precious prints, old maps dating back to 16th century and more. Enter the impressive ceremonial hall with its cathedral-like oval dome carried by enormous marble columns and covered by magnificent frescoes. Gaze up at the famous fresco in the cupola, which presents the apotheosis of Charles VI. After lunch on your own, continue to Belvedere Palace. First, explore the gardens and later visit the Belvedere Museum which houses the largest collection of paintings by the famous Art Nouveau painter, Gustav Klimt, including "The Kiss" and "Judit." OnDay : 8 Price : $66 Austrian Country Dinner On the way to one of Austria's most famous restaurants, pass Vienna's Giant Ferris Wheel and cross the mighty Danube. Upon arrival, marvel at the restaurant interior with historic memorabilia covering the walls and ceilings. You will feel transported to times past. Former patrons include Napoleon, Emperor Francis Joseph, Liz Taylor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many others shown on hundreds of autographed photos. Choose from traditional Austrian dishes and enjoy unlimited drinks while being serenaded by musicians. It's an experience not to be forgotten! OnDay : 8 Price : $76 Mozart & Strauss Concert Experience a delightful evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music." Attend a concert featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, two of Vienna's most famous citizens. The musicians will bring to life the passionate strains of Mozart, a child prodigy who blossomed into one of history's greatest composers and Strauss, the Waltz King, who composed the Blue Danube, the world's most famous waltz. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $75 Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral Leaving the bustle of the new town, drive up the hill to the historical area surrounding the Prague castle, and enter the fairytale complex of cobbled courtyards, churches and administrative buildings, once the court of the Bohemian Kings. Still the political center of the Czech Republic, this is where the Presidential Palace is located, complete with ceremonial guards. Visit the medieval Old Palace and the Cathedral of St. Vitus, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, as well as the St. George Basilica and the Famous “Golden Lane”. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $72 Linderhof & Oberammergau Tour Two of the highlights of southern Bavaria are visited during this excursion to the high Alps. First, admire the artistically decorated castle Linderhof built by "Mad" King Ludwig II along with a guided tour of the palace. Proceed via the Ettal Monastery to Oberammergau, world-famous for its Passion Play, the woodcarvers and the richly painted houses (Lüftl-paintings). Approximate tour duration is 5.5 hours. Due to limited capacity, advance purchase is highly recommended for this tour. Tickets are not available for purchase locally. OnDay : 5 Price : $64 Danube Dinner Cruise Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Danube on a private boat, accompanied by the commentary of your local expert. The views from the river are magnificent as you admire the skyline from a different perspective of the city after sunset. The buffet dinner features Hungarian specialties and wine. Transportation is included. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 9 Price : $90 Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall This comprehensive tour includes three splendid interiors and at the same time provides an insight on local politics, religion and products. The cost of building the Hungarian House of Parliament would have paid for the construction of an entire town for 40,000 people. A stunning interior and the Hungarian Crown Jewels await you there. Only a limited number of visitors are allowed to visit each day. Next tour St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest and most impressive church of Budapest where a relic, the mummified hand of St. Stephen, can be seen. Finally your guide takes you to the historic Great Market Hall where, like a hundred years ago, the locals still do their everyday shopping. At your leisure, absorb the unique atmosphere with over 100 market stalls and an endless choice of regional products. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $66

Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.