Habsburg Story vol.2: from Prague down to the Adriatic

Habsburg Story vol.2: from Prague down to the Adriatic

, Romania

16 Day tour from Prague to Vienna covering Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania and Hungary

Introduction

Modern Austria is a small country with a large history. The parts of it, covered by this tour, long formed the hub of a far-flung monarchy ruled by the house of Habsburg. Habsburgs possessions covered Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, large parts of Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, north-eastern part of Italy and Transylvania. The empire enjoyed its apogee in the 17 th and 18th centuries and the predominantly Baroque face of Austria bears witness to that expansive age. Later the long reign of Francis Joseph II (1848-1916) brought a renewed cultural flowering. But by then social and national antagonisms were undermining the fabric of Habsburg rule, which collapsed almost overnight in 1918. The itinerary leads you  through the heart of Prague, South Bohemia, SalzburgerLand in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Transylvania, Hungary ending in the heart of Vienna and displaying a large collection of well preserved small towns, fortified churches, beautiful medieval cities, castles and palaces brought together in an unique combination!

Whatever his or her main interests, the discerning visitor will find great beauty and charm in this fascinating heart of Central Europe, where the sunny landscapes, fine cooking and delicious wines complement the artistic and architectural treasures of the region.

Period of validity: 18th of April – 31st of October 2018/2019 for groups of 20-35 guests

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  • ·         The wonderful imperial capital Vienna and the beautiful cities of Budapest and Prague with their majestic palaces, castles and bridges;

    ·         New: Beer tasting in Ceske Budejovice;

    ·         Českỳ Krumlov Castle;

    ·         Sound of Music Tour around Salzburg;

    ·         New: Cruise on Lake Wolfgang and Schafbergbahn cog railway;

    ·         New: Halstatt – UNESCO Heritage site

    ·         New: Bad Ischl, the imperial resort;

    ·         New: Abtenau, the beautiful village in Tennengebirge;

    ·         New: Grossglockner High Alpine Road;

    ·         New: Goriska Brda, the Tuscany of Slovenia;

    ·         New: Beautiful imperial cities of Gorizia, Trieste and Opatija;

    ·         New: Piran, the ‘Little Venice’;

    ·         New: Trakoscan Castle;

    ·         New: Djakovo Cathedral;

    ·         New: Beautiful city of Timisoara, the ‘Little Vienna’;

    ·         New: Bigar waterfall, one of the most beautiful in the world;

    ·         New: Train ride Oravita-Anina, the ‘Romanian Semmering’;

    ·         New:  Amazing Corvin Castle;

    ·         New:  Alba Carolina Fortress;

    ·         New:  Beautiful Karolyi Castle in Carei;

    ·         New: dinner and cruise on the Danube in Budapest;

    ·         St. Michael Church in Cluj – the greatest gothic cathedral in Romania;

    ·         New: Transylvanian wine tasting in Beltiug and Recas; Slovenian wine tasting in Brda; Austrian wine tasting in Vienna.

    ·         New: Heurigen night with plenty of wine and gipsy music;

    ·         New: travel with an old time Viennese tram.

     

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  • ·         Typical Croatian lunch  in Vuglec Breg;

    ·         Typical Hungarian dinner cruise and wines in Budapest;

    ·         Typical dinner in Prague;

    ·         Wine tasting at Recas (Romania), Dobrovo (Slovenia), Vuglec Breg (Croatia);

    ·         Farewell dinner in Vienna at a traditional Heurigen (wine tavern) with wine and gipsy music;

  • SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    ·         15 night accomodation in selected 4-star hotels  according to itinerary;

    ·         Transfers from/to airport;

    ·         Daily buffet breakfast;

    ·         Welcome drink;

    ·         6 dinners in selected hotels in Českỳ Krumlov, Kranjska Gora, Opatija, Osijek, Alba Iulia, Oradea;

    ·         2 dinners in selected restaurants in Prague, Timisoara;

    ·         Dinner cruise in Budapest;

    ·         Lunch at Vuglec Breg;

    ·         Wine tasting in at Brda, Beltiug, Recas and Vienna;

    ·         Farewell dinner in Vienna at a traditional Heurigen with wine and gipsy music;

    ·         Travel in a deluxe motor coach;

    ·         Professional tour director throughout the tour;

    ·         All sightseeing tours stated as per itinerary, including admission fees and local guides;

    ·         Baggage handling for the full duration of the tour;

    ·         All service charges, taxes and VAT; all included taxes are as per 2015. These taxes may be different for 2016.

    ·         1 free place in single room for tour leader;

    SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    ·         Flights to Prague/from Vienna;

    ·         Meals not expressly stated;

    ·         Drinks with meals unless otherwise stated;

    ·         Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: from 59 Euro/person;

    ·         Travel insurance;

    ·         Tips;

    ·         Anything not mentioned expressly in the tour program;

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour:

    ·         Historic Centre of Vienna

    ·         City of Salzburg

    ·         Palace and Gardens of Schőnbrunn

    ·         Budapest including the Banks of Danube, Castle Quarter and Andrassy Street

    ·         The village of Hallstatt

    ·         Salzkammergut Lake District

    ·         Historic city of Prague

    ·         Historic city of Českỳ Krumlov

    ·         Holašovice Historical Village Reservation

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