Imperial Capitals (4930) - 2013

16 days from London to London


Imperial Capitals
Visit the monumental Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest
Visit the monumental Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest
Beautiful Prague in the Czech Republic
Berlin is the capital of Germany and also its largest city
Czech capital of Prague
The Reichstag building is a historical building in Berlin, Germany that was built in 1894
Beautifully sculpted figures mounted on the Astronomical Clock
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin serves as a symbol of peace and reunification of the city
Overlooking the Golden City of Prague
A church on an Austrian mountaintop
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Optional Excursions

The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be available. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.

Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; you can use our online currency converter for exchange rate information.

Morning City Sightseeing
Morning Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes all the famous landmarks: the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted horseguards and the Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Highlights are a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral and the ceremonial pageantry of the Changing of the Guard, if held.
Approximate value: £30 GBP per person


Evening City Sightseeing
A guided evening sightseeing tour lasting approx. 3 hrs. first by coach to see the Congress Column and tomb of unknown soldier, the Parliament, Royal Park and theatre, Arch of Cinquantinaire, the EU buildings, the Academy Palace, the Royal Palace and Royal Square, St. Michael's Cathedral and Palace of Justice. Then on foot to see statue of "Mannekin Pis" where a stop will be made at a typical Brussels taverne for an included drink of either Belgian beer or soft drink. Finally the beautiful Grand Place with its town hall and guild houses. At the end of the sightseeing tour you will have free time before returning back to the hotel by coach.
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person


City Sightseeing
This city is a gem of rococo architecture and the birthplace of Mozart. A morning sightseeing tour with local guide lasting approx. 2 and a half hours with first a short coach tour to Froenburg, Hellbrunn and then return to the centre for start of a walking tour to see Mozart Square, Altermarkt, Residenplatz, Cathedral (with inside visit), cemetery of St. Peter, Festival Theatres (only fromoutside), University Square, Getriedegasse and finally outside view of Mozart's birthplace.
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person


Evening In The Viennese Woods
A visit to Vienna is not complete without an evening visit to a traditional authentic "heuriger" - which actually means "the new wine". You will be taken to a family heuriger, which goes back 300 years of cultivating and producing their own wine. There is a 3 course dinner of typical vintner's fare, with water or lemonade or even better unlimited wine! You will be entertained with heuriger music and songs performed by local players.
Approximate value: €45 EUR per person


Hofburg Concert
Vienna is called the "music capital of the world" and this is a unique possibility to see some of the rooms of the Imperial Palace by attending an evening concert of the Wiener Hofburg Orchestra. The orchestra offers its guests an unforgettable evening with the famous and beloved compositions of the "King of waltz" Johann Strauss as well as arias of operas by W.A. Mozart.
Approximate value: €45 EUR per person


Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens
A guided tour lasting approx. 3 and a half hours with first a visit of the actual Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, where one can see approximately 35 of well over 1000 rooms of the Palace with all of them containing their original furniture. Afterwards a visit of the beautiful gardens will leave an unforgettable impression. Free time to explore the gardens on ones own.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person


Danube Cruise & Illuminations
Embark on a one-hour river cruise, accompanied by a local guide pointing out the main sights, along the Danube to see another perspective on the city's illuminated sights. Enjoy river views of the Castle District, the House of Parliament, Gellert Hill, and cruise under the Chain Bridge and around Margaret Island. At the start of the cruise you will be welcomed on board with a glass of sparkling wine and then during the cruise you will be offered a second drink (choice between a glass of wine, beer or soft drink).
Approximate value: €30 EUR per person


Hungarian Night
Treat yourself to a typical Hungarian evening in a traditional local restaurant situated in a beautiful forest among the hills just outside Budapest. At the entrance you will be welcomed with music and a homemade Hungarian spirit served in Miska jugs, which can then be taken home as souvenirs. This will be followed by a 3 course local specialities dinner with unlimited wine, mineral water and coffee. During the evening you will be entertained with live gipsy music and folk-show - the latter giving you an overall picture of the Hungarian folklore, starting from the dances of Kalocsa up to the gipsy dancing. At the end of the evening drive back to the hotel in Budapest.
Approximate value: €48 EUR per person


Czech Dinner & Music
If you would like to experience a typical Slavic evening then join this excursion to be taken to a well-known restaurant where one can get both food, drink and at the same time enjoy dancing and singing show in a lovely atmosphere. The 3 course dinner lets you sample typical local dishes and an added plus is unlimited drinks (wine or beer or soft drinks), a glass of sparkling wine and also coffee or tea. During the evening there is folk music from all over the country with songs and dances from Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia plus some gypsy music and dancing. Guests also have the opportunity to see some of the typical folk instruments such as the hammer-dulcimer, fujara and type of bagpipe. Towards the end of the evening there will be some international music - with the chance to dance if one wants to and to round off the evening one can listen to some soothing classical music.
Approximate value: €47 EUR per person


Panorama & Krizik's Fountains
A variety of sights on this evening excursion starting first with a drive from the hotel to the Strahov Monastery for a wonderful view over the city of Prague. This is followed by a short walk to a nearby typical local pub that brews its own beer where you will have the opportunity to sample first-hand a glass of Czech dark beer. Then rejoin the coach to drive to the Krizik's Fountains - a unique structure, unparalleled in Europe, which was erected in the complex of Vystaviste Prague for the occasion of the World Exhibition in 1891. A wide scope of musical and entertainment performances plus beautiful water and light show have been offered since 1995. Note that the fountains usually operate from mid April till mid November and when not operative the excursion will be substituted with an alternative excursion.
Approximate value: €32 EUR per person


The Best of Medieval Prague
An afternoon of architectural beauty and a chance to see around the castle district for an in-depth look at Prague's history. With a local guide you will be taken up the hill to Prague Castle to have a tour of the interior to see St. Vitus' Cathedral with the crypt of the Czech kings and perhaps the tower, plus the new part of the Cathedral, the old Royal Palace and St. Georges' Basilica. (As this is a walking tour please wear suitable shoes).
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person


Potsdam & Cecilienhof
An afternoon excursion lasting approx. 3 and a half hours to Potsdam, famous for its fine palaces and many beautiful historical buildings. First by coach to Glieniche Bridge, where during the Cold War spies were exchanged, then the historical Russian colony "Alexandrowka", historical windmill, Sanssouci Palace with its famous terraces and time to walk though the delightful gardens. Inside visit is included of Cecilienhof Palace, where Trumann, Atlee and Stalin signed the Potsdam agreement in 1945. Time to see the Brandenburg Gate, Royal Stables, Dutch quarters, Nikolai Church and Potsdam Town Hall before returning back to the centre of Berlin.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person


Ziko's Grill Dinner
Dine in a family run restaurant, conveniently located in the centre of Western Berlin, which has been serving guests for overy 40 years. The restaurant is well known in Berlin for its grilled meats, Serbian and German specialities, as well as international cuisine. There is a 3 course dinner with choice of soup and 5 choices of main course, plus dessert and coffee or tea. Also included are a good selection of 2 drinks per person. During the evening there is also live music to add to the atmosphere.
Approximate value: €35 EUR per person


Lorelei And Its Castles
The Rhine is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe, running for over 1,232 kms. and flowing through 6 countries. The Rhine cruise we offer lasts approx. 1 and a half hours and is in the Rhine gourge - a steep sided valley filled with vineyards and castles overlooking the river. Pass the legendary Loreley Rock, which soars some 120 metres above the waterline, and is also the name of a feminine water spirit. One drink per person is included during the cruise.
Approximate value: €25 EUR per person


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