2012 Passage to Eastern Europe From £2,295 / 11 Days / 7 Guided Tours / 5 Countries
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Pre-Extension: Vienna

3-night pre-extension - £349 per person

Day 1

Arrive in Vienna and transfer to the deluxe Hilton Vienna Plaza (or similar), in the center of Vienna’s commercial district overlooking the Ringstrasse.* Your day is free to explore this classical musical mecca.

Day 2

Take a guided walking tour through imperial Vienna, visiting Hofburg’s Imperial Apartments and stopping to sample some Viennese coffee and pastries. Join an optional tour to the quaint wine village of Grinzing, or simply enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. (B)

Day 3

You have a full day to further explore the city. Shop along the Kärtnerstrasse, visit the Wiener Prater (large public park) and sample local fare like schnitzel. (B)

Day 4

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. Take a morning ride to Budapest and check in to your hotel. Relax or spend some time exploring Budapest a bit on your own; Day 2 of your cruisetour begins in the morning. (B)

The following meals are included:
B = Breakfast

 

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