<EE12D1> Eastern Europe 12 Days

View: Prague - Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral
          Vienna - Schonbrun Palace
          Budapest - Fisherrman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Danube Cruise
          Plitvice - Sixteen Lakes National Park
          Postojna - Postojna Cave

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Day 01   USA - Frankfurt (Germany)

Our Eastern Europe vacation begins as we board our trans-Atlantic flight for Frankfurt, the financial center of Germany.

Day 02   Arrive in Frankfurt

Upon arrival at Frankfurt, a brief orientation tour begins immediately. After we transfer to our hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional activity of Rhine cruise with dinner will be offerred for this evening.

Day 03   Frankfurt - Wurzburg - Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic) – Prague

We head to Wurzburg, the starting point of Romantis Road and an ancient city of Bavaria by the River Main, by bus. After arrival, our city orientation tour features views of the Dom, Alte Mainbruck, Rathaus, and the brilliant Residenz. Cross the border to Czech Republic and arrive in Karlovy Vary, the most popular tourist destination for spa treatment of the country. Later we proceed to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.

Day 04   Prague

Our first stop of the "Golden City" Prague city tour takes us to Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. The tour also features visits to the ancient St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Town Square, the romantic Charles Bridge over the Vltava River, Astronomical Clock, and views of Jewish Quarter. Some free time will be given for leisure activities.

Day 05   Prague - Vienna (Austria)

After two-night stay at Prague, we travel to Vienna. A half day city tour will take us to Schonbrun Palace, and a panoramic drive will show us some famous landmarks: the Vienna Opera House, Ringstrasse, City Hall, Parliament Building, and the Hofburg. Some free time will be given for shopping or viewing the St. Stephen’s Church. Tonight, if your heart desires, you may participate the optional activity - Mozart’s Concert.

Day 06   Vienna - Budapest (Hungary) - Danube Cruise

A leisurely drive this morning takes us through the countryside to the Hungarian border. Before driving into the city center of Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, we first enjoy a panorama view across the Danube from the hill top.

Then marvel at the murals in Matthias Church beside the Fisherman’s Bastion. We view the Parliament, Royal Palace of Buda, then cruise on the Danube to the Pest district to visit Heroes’ Square. After a full day of sightseeing, a traditional Hungarian dinner with music at a typical Hungarian Restaurant will make you a wonderful night.

Day 07   Budapest - Zagreb or Plitvice (Croatia)

Morning departure for Zagreb, the largest and capital city of Croatia. After pass the charming countryside area, we across the Croatian boarder arrive at Zagreb. Immediately a city orientation tour shows us in the landmarks: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Ban Josip Jelacic Square, Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, and St. Marks Church. Photo stops will be arranged. We stay overnight at Zabreb or Plitvice.

Day 08   Zagreb or Plitvice - 16 Lakes National Park - Postojna (Slovenia)

The Plitvice 16 Lakes National Park, Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction, was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. The sixteen lakes are inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species.

In the park, there are numerous trails on which to walk and hike, and there are also ECEDboats in order to see the park and all its glory. It is difinitely a must-see in Croatia. We depart Plitvice, reach the City of Postojna for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09   Postojna Cave - Ljubljana - Salzburg (Austria)

The highlight of today’s sightseeing tour is a morning visit to the world famous attraction - Postojna Cave, the largest cave in the classic karst and the most visited show cave in Europe. After lunch, we proceed to Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. Upon arrival, our orientation tour takes us to the medieval castle for splendid scenic views.

In Old Town Center, we see the City Hall, the Robba Fountain, the Main Square, the Triple Bridge and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Before we head up to Salzburg, if time permits and you desire, we may stop in the Central Market, visit the Ljubljana Castle or Castle Hill.

Overnight accommodation at Salzburg, the city renowned for the birthplace of Mozart.

Day 10   Salzburg - Munich (Germany) - German Pig Knuckles Dinner

Our morning tour of Salzburg starts with a visit to the Mirabell Garden, then we cross the Salzach River, and enter the Old Town. Some free time will be given for leisure.

If you desire, you may visit Mozart’s birthplace, scroll about the streets in the Old Town, have a fantastic bird-eye view of the city from Festung Hohensalzburg, or perhaps take an optional “Sound of the Music” tour to St. Gilgen and Lake Woifgang. Head to Munich for overnight accommodation and the famous German pig knuckles dinner.

Day 11   Munich - Neuschwanstein – Frankfurt

Drive from Munich to Fussen, the enchanting city dedicating the end of Romantic Road. We travel into the Bavarian Alps for a close view of King Ludwig II’s fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. In Fussen, some free times are given for leisure activities.

Perhaps ascend to the entrance by carriage for a guided tour of the castle, pick a restaurant for some German beer and food in the town, or simply stroll about the streets to shop some souvenirs. Return to Frankfurt later in the afternoon for farewell dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 12   Frankfurt – USA

Our tour ends as we are transferred to the airport for homebound flight back to the USA.

***** Peony *****