2010

 Eastern Europe & Oberammergau

Depart:  August 2010

Return:  August 2010

  Tour Code:  OBE-800-10

  Tour Price (per person): $XXXX Twin, $XXXX Triple, $XXXX Single     

                                                                                   

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Day 1               HONOLULU / MAINLAND U.S.A.

Leave Honolulu via air on an overnight flight to the mainland.

Day 2               MAINLAND U.S.A.

We arrive on the mainland and transfer to an airport hotel for accommodations.

Day 3                           MAINLAND U.S.A. / MUNICH

Today we continue via air over the Atlantic to Europe .

Day 4      MUNICH

We arrive in Munich .  Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital.  At 6:00p.m. meet your  tour director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.  (D)

Day 5                           MUNICH / PRAGUE , CZECH REPUBLIC

Buffet breakfast.  An orientation tour of Germany ’s “secret capital” features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000 foot high Television Tower , and MARIENPLATZ in the historic heart of the city.  Later head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague , the “ Golden City .”  How about an optional Czech folklore show tonight?  (BB, D)

Day 6                     PRAGUE

Buffet breakfast. Morning sightseeing with a local guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe ’s most attractive capitals.  See 1,000 year old HRADCANY CASTLE , ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL (on Sundays no inside guiding permitted), the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe.  Afternoon at leisure; you may want to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square , or relax at an outdoor restaurant.  This evening why not join an optional dinner outing?  (BB)

Day 7               PRAGUE / BRATISLAVA , SLOVAKI / BUDAPEST , HUNGARY

Buffet breakfast.  Into Moravia where Napoleon established his headquarters during the battle of Austerlitz .  Around lunchtime you reach Bratislava , the economic and political center of Slovakia .  Afterwards follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest .  (BB, D).

Day 8                           BUDAPEST , HUNGARY

Buffet breakfast.  Your local guide takes you through Eastern Europe ’s most cosmopolitan city.  See the elegant Andrassy Avenue , the Thermal Baths, and the world’s second largest Jewish Synagogue.  From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city.  Also visit the 13^th century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes’ Square are also on the agenda.  Afternoon at leisure. Tonight a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged.  (BB) 

Day 9               BUDAPEST , HUNGARY / VIENNA , AUSTRIA

Buffet breakfast.  This morning drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna , once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire.  Meet your local guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River .  Then drive along Ring Boulevard , pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hufburg Palace , winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family.  Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL.  Aftrenoon at leisure.  An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is available.  (BB)

Day 10                         VIENNA , AUSTRIA

Buffet breakfast.  A whole day at leisure gives you the opportunity to join exciting optional excursions such as to the Vienna Woods, historic Schonbrunn Palace , a concert, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own.  (BB)

Day 11                         VIENNA / MELK / SALZBURG

Buffet breakfast.  A scenic day!  From Krems enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE to Weissenkirchen.  Continue by coach along the Danube to historic Melk.  No landscape is more typically Austrian than the Sound of Music Lakeland of the Salzkammergut.  Pass lovely Lake Wolfgang on your way via Bad Ischl to Salzburg .  (BB, D)

Day 12             SALZBURG / MUNICH / GERMANY - OBERAMMERGAU

Buffet breakfast.  A pleasant stroll takes you through the historical center.  Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS , the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz.  Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse.  A comfortable drive brings you via Munich to picturesque Oberammergau .  (BB, D)

Day 13                                     OBERAMMERGAU

Buffet breakfast.  Today enjoy the highlight of your vacation:  the original PASSION PLAY, held every ten years, and performed by the inhabitants of Oberammergau .  (BB, L, D)

Day 14             OBERAMMERGAU / MUNICH

Buffet breakfast.  An optional excursion to King Ludwig’s Castle is available in the morning.  Then return to Munich for your overnight stay.  How about a stein of beer tonight in the Hoforauhaus to celebrate the success of your vacation?  (BB)

Day 15      MUNICH / HONOLULU

Buffet breakfast.  We leave Munich via air to the continental U.S.A. to Honolulu .

Please retain your ticket copy and boarding passes in the event you need them later for proof of your flights (to accumulate frequent flyer miles, for example).  We are unable to supply ticket copies after your return.

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