CHRISTMASTIME IN MUNICH and EASTERN EUROPE (XS2010)

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Tour Length: 10 Days
Countries Visited: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: WINTER VACATION
Tour Operator: Globus Tours
Tour Code: XS-2010
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Vacation Overview
On this vacation, experience the fun and festivities of local Christmas markets as you travel through Munich and Eastern Europe—including Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. Feel the festive spirit as you shop for local holiday ornaments and hear local Christmas carols. Sample the tasty treats offered at the markets, including pretzels and sauerkraut in Munich, and warm Glühwein in Vienna. Or, go inside and relax at a coffee house in Vienna while you savor a Sachertorte, a famous Viennese chocolate cake. You may want to try a delicious beer at Munich’s famous Hofbräuhaus. After all, beer isn’t just a beverage, Germans say with a wink—it’s liquid bread. While you’re enjoying your time at the Marienplatz Christmas market in Munich, be sure to check out the Glockenspiel, which re-enacts part of Munich’s history. Or take time to discover the many churches in the area. In Prague, browse the decorated stalls of the Christmas market in the Old Town Square, the oldest and most important square in Prague’s historical center. Of course, as you’d expect on a tour to Europe, you’ll see famous sites on your guided sightseeing tour in each city, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna and the Matthias Coronation Church in Budapest. What a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season!Special Departure:December 17 - Christmas Eve in Vienna

 

Hotels


Munich
Holiday Inn City Centre (F),

Prague
Yasmin (F),

Budapest
Radisson Blu Beke (SF),

Vienna
Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F)

Meals
Full buffet breakfast (B); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Munich and a farewell dinner in Vienna.
 
Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrive in Munich, Germany. Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Munich. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town’s well-known Christmas market at your own pace and to try the famous Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants; later, you may want to tackle a stein of beer at the Hofbräuhaus. (B)

Day 4:
Munich–Prague, Czech Republic. Today, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the “Golden City.” (B,D)

Day 5:
Prague. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals. Visit the HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS and ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL, and see the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards, stroll through the Christmas market. Christmas is the most important family holiday of the year in most Eastern European countries, and the Czechs begin their preparations and celebrations on December 4 with the feast of St. Barbara. (B)

Day 6:
Prague–Bratislava, Slovakia–Budapest, Hungary. Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz. Stop for a short visit of Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Afterwards, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (B,D)

Day 7:
Budapest. Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world’s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit the 13th-century ST. MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes’ Square. Afternoon at leisure. Christmas preparations in Hungary begin on the first Sunday of Advent, when candles are lit and wreaths appear in offices, schools, and homes. See the Christmas market and try the beiglie, a Christmas cookie made of walnuts and regional spices. Tonight, why not enjoy a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner? (B)

Day 8:
Budapest–Vienna, Austria. Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Start your afternoon sightseeing with a Local Guide with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B)

Day 9:
At Leisure in Vienna. A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Then, join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses—don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (B,D)

Day 10:
Vienna. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

 

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.


City Highlights
Headsets throughout the tour

Munich:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; Christmas market

Prague:
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock; visit the Hradcany Castle grounds and St. Vitus Cathedral; Christmas market

Bratislava:
Visit the capital of Slovakia

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion; visit St. Matthias Coronation Church; Christmas market

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral; one full day at leisure to explore the Christmas markets; farewell dinnerNotes:Christmas markets operate from late November until December 24.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
 


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Single room supplement: $288Triple room reduction per person: $5Extra nights per person in Munich:in single room $142, in twin room $85, in triple room $78Extra nights per person in Vienna:in single room $130, in twin room $90, in triple room $85Note:This vacation includes travel in the Czech Republic, which requires a minimum of at least €30,000 ($45,000 USD) in medical and repatriation insurance coverage. The basic Globus Travel Protection has a $25,000 limit however this will be increased to $50,000 while you are traveling in the Czech Republic at no additional cost. If other coverage is obtained, it is the travelers’ responsibility to verify their coverage meets requirements as they may be required by immigration to produce proof of coverage while traveling in the Czech Republic.

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