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Meals 8 buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D). All meals on board your Princess cruise are included. Hotels BUDAPEST Marriott (SF) or Hilton (SF), VIENNA Hilton Vienna Plaza (D) or Marriott (SF), PRAGUE Marriott (SF) or Hilton (SF), BERLIN Jolly Vivaldi (SF) or Marriott (SF)
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Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Budapest, Hungary. Transfer to your hotel for check in. Balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, at 6 p.m., join your Tour Director and meet your fellow travelers for a welcome briefing. Day 3: Budapest. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide explains the history and sights of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe, Budapest. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city, home to more than one-fifth of the Hungarian population. The Citadel on Mount Gellert, Heroes’ Square, and a visit to the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH are also on the agenda. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (BB,D) Day 4: Budapest–Vienna, Austria. After breakfast, depart Budapest and travel by coach to Vienna, stopping along the way for lunch. Upon arrival, drive along the Ringstrasse to the hotel. Remainder of day and evening to enjoy as you wish. (BB,L) Day 5: Vienna. Today’s sightseeing takes you past the Parliament, the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, and City Hall en route to SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE for a guided visit. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (BB) Day 6: Vienna–Prague, Czech Republic. Depart Vienna and drive to historic ROSENBURG CASTLE, where you learn about the ancient art of falconry. Enjoy lunch at Altenburg, the site of an ancient medieval abbey, before continuing to Prague. (BB,L) Day 7: Prague. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. See 1,000-year-old HRADCANY CASTLE, the former residence of Bohemian kings; ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL; the Old Town; the Jewish ghetto; and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards, you may want to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square. This evening, perhaps join an optional dinner outing. (BB) Day 8: Prague–Berlin, Germany. Drive north into the area that used to belong to the “other part” of Germany. Stop in DRESDEN, the former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendor. You’ll love the architecture of the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera. Continue on to Berlin. Remainder of the day is free. (BB,L) Day 9: Berlin. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, monumental Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park, and a visit to the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH (closed on Sundays). Drive along Unter Den Linden Boulevard, pass the German State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. The afternoon is free, and an optional excursion to historic Potsdam is available. Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of Berlin’s fine restaurants. (BB,D) Day 10: Berlin–Copenhagen, Denmark (Embarkation). After breakfast, drive north to Rostock for the two-hour FERRY crossing to Gedser. Upon arrival in Copenhagen, transfer to your ship for a late afternoon embarkation. (BB) Day 11: At sea. Day 12: Stockholm, Sweden (Nynäsha Mn). Arrive 10 AM. Depart 5 PM. Day 13: Helsinki, Finland. Arrive 10 AM. Depart 6 PM. Day 14: St. Petersburg, Russia (overnight onboard ship). Arrive 6:30 AM. Day 15: St. Petersburg, Russia. Depart 6 PM. Day 16: Tallinn, Estonia. Arrive 7 AM. Depart 1 PM. Day 17: Gdansk, Poland (Gdynia). Arrive 9 AM. Depart 4 PM. Day 18: Berlin, Germany (Warnem Ünde). Arrive 8 AM. Depart 10 PM. Day 19: Helsingor, Denmark . Arrive 9 AM. Depart 11 AM. Copenhagen, Denmark (overnight onboard ship). Arrive 1 PM. Day 20: Copenhagen, Denmark. Disembark AM. (Please schedule flights after 6 AM.)
City Highlights BUDAPESTGuided sightseeing, picture stop at Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church; dinner at a local restaurantVIENNAGuided sightseeing, visit Schönbrunn PalaceRIEDENBURGVisit Rosenburg CastleALTENBURGIncluded lunchPRAGUEGuided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus CathedralDRESDENOrientation tourBERLINGuided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; dinner at a local restaurantROSTOCKFerry crossing to Gedser Ship Crown Princess Related Tours B2A|Cathedrals & Castles of the Imperial Europe: Scandinavia & Russia Cruise with Oslo Price Details US Price will incur a fuel surcharge.Above pricing is based on inside cabin category I. Upgrade to: inside cat. II $50; outside porthole cat. F $190; outside view cat. E $250; outside view cat. D $460; balcony cat. BD $725; balcony cat. BC $800; balcony cat. BB $875; mini-suite cat. AB $1625; mini-suite cat. AA $1775.All prices are based on Princess early booking discounts which equal savings of approximately $800 per person off Princess brochured fares. Government Taxes and Fees of approximately $99 (depending on cruise date) are additional. Single Supplement from $3039, Triple Reduction from $842Extra Nights per Person:
CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Discount for young travelers Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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