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Christmastime in Berlin and Eastern Europe
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
XU |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
10 |
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Starting Price |
$1349 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$399 |
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Triple room disc. |
$29 |
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Countries Visited |
Austria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Slovakia
Germany
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City Highlights |
Berlin, Bratislava, Budapest, Dresden, Potsdam, Prague, Vienna |
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BERLIN
Welcome dinner; Christmas markets; guided sightseeing including a picture stop at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
DRESDEN
Orientation
PRAGUE
Christmas market; guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral
BRATISLAVA
Lunchtime stop
BUDAPEST
Christmas market; guided sightseeing, picture stop at Fishermen’s Bastion, visit St. Matthias Coronation Church
VIENNA
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral; one full day at leisure to explore the Christmas markets; farewell dinner
MEALS
8 buffet breakfasts (BB); 4 three-course dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Berlin and a Farewell Dinner in Vienna
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
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Day 1
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrival in Berlin, Germany
Time to rest or to start exploring the capital decked out in traditional German Adventszeit (Advent season) decorations! At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3 Berlin
Guided sightseeing in the once-divided metropolis features the elegant Ku-Damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, monumental Brandenburg Gate, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Admire Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church with its bomb-damaged tower, and drive past the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. The afternoon is free to explore the Christmas markets, and an optional excursion to historic Potsdam is available. (BB)
Day 4 Berlin–Dresden–Prague, Czech Republic
South through the area that used to belong to the “other part” of Germany. Stop in Dresden and admire the architecture of the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera. Be sure to sample some Stollen, the traditional Christmas cake that originated here, and perhaps buy some festive decorations handmade in the nearby Erzgebirge Mountains. Then head for Bohemia and the Czech capital of Prague. (BB,D)
Day 5 Prague
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features 1,000-yearold HRADCANY CASTLE , St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square, and 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. (BB)
Day 6 Prague–Bratislava, Slovakia–Budapest, Hungary
Into Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the “Battle of Austerlitz.” Around lunchtime you reach Bratislava, the economic and political center of the Slovak Republic. Later, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (BB,D)
Day 7 Budapest
Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. See the 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? (BB)
Day 8 Budapest–Vienna, Austria
This morning drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing 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 the Ringstrasse, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter Prague, 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. (BB)
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 an included Farewell Dinner with your traveling companions. (BB,D)
Day 10
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Nov 30 - Dec 09, 2007 | Call Us | $1449 | Call Us | $1848 | | Dec 02 - Dec 11, 2007 | Call Us | $1349 | Call Us | $1748 | | Dec 07 - Dec 16, 2007 | Call Us | $1349 | Call Us | $1748 | | Dec 09 - Dec 18, 2007 | Call Us | $1349 | Call Us | $1748 | | Dec 14 - Dec 23, 2007 | Call Us | $1349 | Call Us | $1748 | | Dec 16 - Dec 25, 2007 | Call Us | $1389 | Call Us | $1788 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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