Imperial Europe -10 Days 9 Nights

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Munich

The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travellers and your Travel Director this afternoon on an orientation tour, and spend some free time immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Bavarian capital. View the Marienplatz, the centre of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before enjoying dinner together to kick-start your journey.

Overnight Stay at hotel

Day 2 Journey to Medieval Regensburg and Prague (Munich – Regensburg – Prague)

This morning visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoilt medieval gem. Cross the Czech border and head to Prague, your home for the next two nights. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience – an educational lecture with a local bee expert. You’ll have the evening to spend your way. Consider joining an Optional Experience to explore beautiful Prague by night with a Local Specialist

Overnight Stay at hotel.

Optional 

Prague Evening Panorama  

Experience Info 

Join a Local Specialist for an evening introduction to this fairy-tale city on private transport and with a little strolling. Gaze at the panoramic views of the city of a hundred spires while our Local Specialist brings the magic of the Charles Bridge alive. Enjoy a drink in a quaint restaurant as a musician entertains and discover parts of Prague that we have not seen yet. 

Adults: From INR 5460* /- (€60) 

Day 3 Discover Colourful Prague

Delve into centuries of history as you join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of Prague. View the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, then cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savour the delicious flavours of Trdelník in the Old Town Square, pay tribute to the saints that line the Charles Bridge or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava.

Overnight Stay at hotel

Optional 

Scenic Vltava Cruise with Lunch  

Experience Info 

Take a relaxing cruise on the beautiful River Vltava and we’ll tell you about the legends, myths, culture and hidden secrets of this enchanting city. During the cruise you’ll enjoy a lunch of local specialties. 

Adults: From INR 6461* /- (€71) 

Traditional Dinner In Prague 

Experience Info 

If you appreciate great food and music, join us for an evening at one of our favorite local restaurants. A wonderful opportunity to get to know glorious Prague. 

Adults: From INR 6734* /- (€74) 

Day 4 Onwards to Slovak Bratislava and Budapest (Prague – Bratislava – Budapest)

Cross the lush landscapes of Moravia and stop in Bratislava to admire its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Continue across the Hungarian border before arriving in Budapest, the ‘Paris of the East’.

Overnight Stay at hotel

Optional 

Danube Cruise With Dinner  

Experience Info 

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet of the delicious food for which Hungary is famous. Szegedin Goulash (goulash stew), Töltött Káposzta (stuffed cabbage), chicken paprikash, Dobos-Torta and much more. All as you sail along watching the illuminated landmarks of this stunning city. 

Adults: From INR 9373* /- (€103) 

Day 5 Explore Riverside Budapest

Admire the iconic and unexpected highlights of Budapest on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the famous Chain Bridge which connects the two ancient settlements that straddle the Danube, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. Here, you can enjoy superb views across the Danube below to the imposing Parliament building. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner at our Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals and hear the story of their winery.

Overnight Stay at hotel.

Optional 

Szentendre and Light Lunch  

Experience Info 

Explore more of Hungary and follow our Local Specialist out of bustling Budapest to the picturesque baroque town of Szentendre, set on the banks of the Danube and awash cobbled streets and beautiful vistas. Here we’ll enjoy a Goulash cooking demonstration before sampling this essential Hungarian dish during lunch, which also includes cake and drinks. Afterwards, perhaps strike a bargain in the shops that sell beautiful Hungarian embroidery, ceramics and paprika. 

Adults: From INR 6461* /- (€71) 

Day 6 Venture to Vienna (Budapest – Gyor – Vienna)

A leisurely start to your morning could see you joining an Optional Experience guided tour of the magnificent Parliament Building. Cross the hilly landscapes of Transdanubia stopping in Gyor to soak up its baroque atmosphere. Arrive in Vienna for an evening at leisure to indulge in the captivating melodies, art and architecture of a city that was once home to famous composers.

Overnight Stay at hotel.

Optional 

Guided Visit of the Hungarian Parliament and Danube Shoe Memorial  

Experience Info 

Visit the magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building and discover the spectacular interior, learn about its history and understand why it is one of the most-visited places in Europe. We will also take the opportunity to pay our respects at the moving Shoes on the Danube Bank monument, honoring the thousands of people who were executed along the riverbank during World War II. 

 the spectacular interior, learn about its history and understand why it is one of the most-visited places in Europe. We will also take the opportunity to pay our respects at the moving Shoes on the Danube Bank monument, honoring the thousands of people who were executed along the riverbank during World War II. 

Adults: From INR 7371* /- (€81) 

 Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment (Optional) 

Experience Info 

Enjoy dinner in an atmospheric Viennese restaurant, with drinks and traditional musical entertainment included. A unique experience in one of Europe’s most elegant cities. 

Adults: From INR 7007* /- (€77) 

Day 7 See the Sights of Vienna

Explore the imperial splendour of Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Admire Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty, the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th-century to replace the city walls. Then, see the ornate colourful roof of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most beloved icons. Maybe, visit the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its tranquil gardens or enjoy Vienna’s musical talents at one of the performances for which the city is famous.

Overnight Stay at hotel.

Optional 

Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens  

Experience Info 

The Imperial Summer Palace of Schönbrunn offers an amazing journey through the centuries of Habsburg rule. It is perfectly preserved and richly decorated with treasures from around the globe. Each room has a story to tell, so of course, you’ll have a Local Specialist to bring it to life and to make the most of your time.  

Adults: From INR 5642* /- (€62) 

 Dinner And Viennese Concert  

Experience Info 

A wonderful evening of all things Viennese! We’ll enjoy a superb dinner with drinks, followed by a concert of Viennese classical music. With your ‘A Class’ tickets, you will experience works by Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed in a classic, sumptuous setting and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice during the concert. Please note: on occasion, a small gift will be offered in place of a glass of sparkling wine. 

Adults: From INR 11739* /- (€129)

Day 8 Off to Picturesque Salzburg (Vienna – Salzburg)

En route to Salzburg, we see the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey perched on a rocky outcrop above the Danube and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in Salzburg, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist. Dine in your hotel this evening.

Overnight Stay at hotel.

Optional 

Lake and Mountain Tour  

Experience Info 

Today, with our Local Specialist, we’ll marvel at the Alpine beauty of the Salzburg lake district, with its 76 glacier lakes and picturesque towns like Sankt Gilgen. We’ll also have the chance to see some of the major backdrops for the film “The Sound of Music”. 

Adults: From INR 4732* /- (€52) 

Day 9 Return to Munich (Salzburg – Munich)

Leave Austria behind, bound for the Bavarian Capital, Munich. This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey through some of Europe’s most memorable cities during dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director.

Overnight Stay at hotel.

Optional 

Berchtesgaden And Hohenringstrasse Excursion  

Experience Info 

Join us for a scenic tour with our Local Specialist in the Bavarian Alps to Berchtesgaden, within sight of Hitler’s Bavarian Redoubt. Via the Hohenringstrasse, we’ll ascend 5,000 ft along one of the most beautiful mountain roads of Europe. 

Adults: From INR 3913* /- (€43)

Day 10 Farewell Munich

For now, it’s time to say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.