BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and OBERAMMERGAU (56902010)

Transportation
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Munich if Cosmos issues the air tickets. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach, Danube Cruise boat

Guides
Local Guides for city sightseeing in Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg. Services of a professional Tour Director

Hotels


Munich
Tryp (F),

Prague
Clarion Congress (F),

Budapest
NH Budapest (F),

Vienna
NH Belvedere (F),

Salzburg
Austria Trend West (F),

Munich
NH (F) at Schwaig

Meals
Buffet breakfasts (B); 2 Dinners; 1 lunch (L)

Day 1:
Thu. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Day 2:
Fri. ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY.

Day 3:
Sat. MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU. Travel to Oberammergau, the Passion Play village in the Bavarian Alps. (B,D)

Day 4:
Sun. OBERAMMERGAU. Morning at leisure, afternoon and evening devoted to the Passion Play. (B,L,D)

Day 5:
Mon. OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH. (B)

Day 6:
Tue. MUNICH–NUREMBERG–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. An interesting itinerary today as you drive northeast for a first stop in Nuremberg, famous for its World War II war crime trials. Later, cross the border into the Czech Republic. On to Prague for the next three nights. (B)

Day 7:
Wed. & Thu. PRAGUE. The city has a wealth of gothic and baroque architecture that perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. Plenty of time for some individual exploring, or maybe just a walk along the banks of the Vltava River and then a meal at a restaurant of your choice. Your second day in Prague will give you a program of optional excursions or, if you prefer, the opportunity for arranging your own day with visits to places of particular personal interest. (B daily)

Day 8:
Wed. & Thu. PRAGUE. The city has a wealth of gothic and baroque architecture that perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. Plenty of time for some individual exploring, or maybe just a walk along the banks of the Vltava River and then a meal at a restaurant of your choice. Your second day in Prague will give you a program of optional excursions or, if you prefer, the opportunity for arranging your own day with visits to places of particular personal interest. (B daily)

Day 9:
Fri. PRAGUE–BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Journey southeast by way of Brno into the new state of Slovakia for a stop in its capital, Bratislava. Next, cross into Hungary to reach Budapest in time to enjoy your first evening in this lively and lovable capital city. (B)

Day 10:
Sat. & Sun. BUDAPEST. Included sightseeing features Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest that are separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Also see Heroes’ Square, which typifies the modern capital, the old inns and wine cellars along the riverbank, Parliament, Margaret Island, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. There’s plenty more to do and see during these two days; ask your Tour Director for assistance. (B daily)

Day 11:
Sat. & Sun. BUDAPEST. Included sightseeing features Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest that are separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Also see Heroes’ Square, which typifies the modern capital, the old inns and wine cellars along the riverbank, Parliament, Margaret Island, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. There’s plenty more to do and see during these two days; ask your Tour Director for assistance. (B daily)

Day 12:
Mon. BUDAPEST–VIENNA WOODS, AUSTRIA–VIENNA. The highlight of today’s itinerary will be the Vienna Woods and Mayerling. See the hunting lodge, the scene of the tragic 1889 death of Archduke Rudolf and his 17-year-old lover, Maria Vetsera. Later, a short drive to Vienna for the next three nights. (B)

Day 13:
Tue. & Wed. VIENNA. Two whole days to fully enjoy one of Europe’s best known and loved capitals. Whatever your plans, it is wise to start off with the included city sightseeing tour. See the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stroll in Heroes’ Square to view the Hofburg and, finally, an inside visit to the House of Strauss. Splendid baroque palaces and the Viennese traditional joie de vivre give great scope for a program of optional excursions. Your stay is long enough to fit in your personal plans and choices. (B daily)

Day 14:


Day 15:
Thu. VIENNA–SALZBURG. Another day with a truly varied itinerary and some interesting options. Drive first to Krems on the banks of the Danube and surrounded by hills and vineyards. Then, something quite different: enjoy a cruise on the river, taking in the beautiful Wachau region. Maybe join an optional excursion to visit the abbey at Melk, before continuing the journey westwards directly to Salzburg. (B)

Day 16:
Fri. SALZBURG–MUNICH, GERMANY. Don’t miss out on the included city sightseeing excursion with a Local Guide. You’ll be taken through the historic center of Mozart’s hometown to see its many highlights, including the Domplatz, the Horse Trough, Festival Hall, and, of course, the charming Getreidegasse where Mozart was born. This afternoon, motor directly to Munich. This evening, join the optional Bavarian evening and farewell dinner. (B)

Day 17:
Sat. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/12/2010 - 8/28/2010	$3,029
8/19/2010 - 9/4/2010	$3,029
9/16/2010 - 10/2/2010	$3,029
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City Highlights
Visits to Munich, Nuremberg, Bratislava, Mayerling

Price Details US
Single and triple rooms not available.Note: This vacation includes travel in the Czech Republic, which requires a minimum of at least €30,000 ($45,000 USD) in medical and repatriation insurance coverage. The basic Cosmos Travel Protection has a $25,000 limit however this will be increased to $50,000 while you are traveling in the Czech Republic at no additional cost. If other coverage is obtained, it is the travelers’ responsibility to verify their coverage meets requirements as they may be required by immigration to produce proof of coverage while traveling in the Czech Republic.

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