8-Nights Imperial Escape With Berlin - Escapes from $1,849

Globus

OFFER ID 1517487

This Central Europe guided tour is a magnificent journey through the former Habsburg Empire. Experience the treasures and rich history of this part of the world, including a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Berlin-and all during the low season, which makes it the perfect time for you to travel to get unbeatable prices and experiences without the crowds! Your tour begins in magical Budapest and continues in another two of Central Europe’s most intriguing cities, Vienna and Prague, before ending your adventure in fascinating Berlin!

You will enjoy sightseeing of the must-see sights with a Local Guide in all cities: in Budapest, enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Fishermen’s Bastion and admire the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian monarchs; in Vienna, you’ll visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna; while in Prague, you’ll visit the 1000-year-old Hradcany Castle grounds, the largest castle complex in the world, and marvel at the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410, and once the envy of all Europe. Complete your fascinating tour with a stop in Dresden to admire the architecture of the Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera on your way to Berlin, where guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at the Brandenburg Gate and Holocaust Memorial. From the vibrant cities and historical sights to the special experiences, this Imperial Escape is sure to delight all of your senses. Let Globus handle the details while you sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing experience.

8 nights from $1,849 per person

Itinerary

Imperial Escape With Berlin

Day 1 ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Welcome to Budapest! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)

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Day 2 BUDAPESTThe Pearl of the Danube BUDAPEST Follow a guided sightseeing including Heroes Square and a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion. Free afternoon and evening. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT History suggests Fisherman’s Bastion owes its name to a medieval fishermen’s guild, who lived under the castle walls, and responsible for preserving this part of the city. A visit to Budapest is not complete without a stop here to take in the most enchanting views of the capital of Hungary.

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Day 3 BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIAThe City of Music VIENNA Guided sightseeing features a visit to Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. (B) 174 mi / 280 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna. A sight to behold, the cathedral features the massive Romanesque “Giant's Door” – adorned with dragons, birds, lions, monks, and demons.

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Day 4 VIENNACity of Dreams VIENNA Enjoy a free day in beautiful Vienna. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Fall in love with the Austrian city that has played an important role throughout history. It is easy to see how musical geniuses such as Mozart and Strauss were inspired by this captivating city.

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Day 5 VIENNA–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLICPanoramas to Prague PRAGUE Scenic drive en route to Prague. Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) 193 mi / 310 km

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE What better way to spend this free evening than with a guided optional walking tour featuring the city’s illuminated icons, Czech beer, and music at a local tavern? Take also a stroll across the world-famous Charles Bridge!

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Day 6 PRAGUEThe Golden City PRAGUE Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and the Hradcany Castle grounds. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM The capital city of the Czech Republic which spans the Vltava River is often called the “City of a Hundred Spires,” or “The Golden City.” See the beautiful Old Town Square, with vibrant Baroque buildings, Gothic churches, and the medieval Astronomical Clock, delighting passers-by each hour. Stroll around the exquisite grounds at Hradcany Castle, considered to be the world’s largest ancient castle complex.

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Day 7 PRAGUE–DRESDEN–BERLINBaroque Beauty in Berlin DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch, followed by an orientation walk featuring the Zwinger Palace Courtyard.
(B) 217 mi/ 350 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.

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Day 8 BERLINAuf Wiedersehen, Berlin! BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate & Holocaust Memorial. Dinner at your hotel (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stop at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin, its towers rising as a symbol of peace between nations. See the vast Holocaust Memorial, the sombre site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate – Berlin's most famous landmark.

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Day 9 BERLINSafe Travels Until We Meet Again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Featured Destinations

Berlin

Berlin is without doubt the most fascinating city in Germany. Covering around 341 square miles Berlin is a unique landscape. With its numerous parks, lakes and wooded areas it is sometimes easy to forget that Berlin is the capital of Germany. The troubled history of this celebrated capital has for many years attracted tourists from around the world. It is estimated around 80% of Berlin was destroyed during the Second World War; landmarks like the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stand as a lasting reminder of the mass destruction this city once endured. Perhaps one of Berlin's most famous landmarks is the Berlin Wall, the 'iron curtain' that divided this great city into two halves between 1961 and 1989. The East was governed by communism while the West was allowed to flourish under a democratic capitalist government. Even now, over a decade after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the differences between the former East and West are still very apparent. Berlin has an undeniable air of mystery that has always been and always will be a major draw for tourists from around the world.

Excursions

Berlin: Historic Berlin - 12 Hours

Explore the Cultural Capital with focus on art (Full day excursion)

Berlin visit with focus on Jewish heritage (Full day excursion)

Explore Berlin with focus history and WWII (Full day excursion)

Highlights of Germany’s Capital City (Full day excursion)

Prague

Vienna

Vienna is dominated by imperial castles and places: Schonbrunn, the magnificent summer residence, the Imperial Coach Collection, the Palm House, the Butterfly House, Belvedere Palace, magnificent state rooms in Hofburg, and the imperial crown in the Treasury. Stop by Ringstraße - the showplace of the monarchy built where Emperor Franz Joseph ordered the demolition of city walls. Important buildings include the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, Parliament, City Hall and Vienna University. The world capital of music. A long line of great composers Johann Strauss, Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, Mahler and Schonberg all worked here. A city with splendid concert halls, such as the Golden Hall, from which the Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert is broadcast annually. International stars love to appear here in the State Opera, Volksoper, Konzerthaus, and at festivals like the Vienna Festival, the Klangbogen concerts during the Musical Summer, the Jazz Festval and the Haydn, Mozart and Schubert festivals.

Excursions

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Vienna's Old Town, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Mozart in Vienna, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Imperial Palace, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour of Vienna & Visit of Schoenbrunn Palace, 4 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour Art Nouveau and Viennese Architecture, 4 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk & the Lipizzaner Horses, 5 hours

Budapest

Caught between eastern and western Europe, Budapest has a character uniquely its own. It's also the last cheap, civilised city in Europe. Budapest can seem like one big sight, with each phase in its history, from the Ottoman period until the Communist days and from renaissance to revolution, leaving its mark on the city. For the tourist, a trip to Hungary's capital is dominated by the majestic sights of Buda. In the summer, there are open-air festivals at Szeged, Diosgyor Castle in Miskolc, Gyor and Pecs. Visit the former Royal Palace complex, the Matyas templom and the Belvaros. Margaret Island is a giant recreational park and feels pleasantly separated from the city bustle. Hungarian National Gallery houses Hungarian art since the birth of the nation. Although Esztergom is Hungary's most sacred city, home of the Archbishop and the nation's biggest church, it has a real-life edge. The first-time visitor to Szeged is invariably struck by its space and grandeur. One's immediate impressions of Hungary's third largest provincial city are of greenery and plazas, of broad.

Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

12/07/2024 - 12/15/2024

from $1,849 per person

12/09/2024 - 12/17/2024

from $2,539 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $1,849 per person

Length

8 Nights

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Deluxe
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1517487

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