11 N / 12 D Tour of Europe – Imperial Capitals

11 Nights/ 12 Days Tour of Europe – Imperial Capitals Itinerary

12 days and a road tour – that is all you need to see and explore Europe and its erstwhile imperial kingdoms. Take the less-travelled route from London to Eastern and Middle Europe, visiting kingdoms such as Luxembourg and cities like Trier, Nuremberg, Salzburg, Dresden and Bratislava.

Guided sightseeing tours of Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Berlin; a road trip route that lets you see the beauty of the Moselle Valley, Lake Balaton, Salzkammergut and Bohemia; and a bunch of optional tours and excursions – all combine to make this Europe tour lively and great fun!

Day 01: London, England – Brussels, Belgium

Tour of Europe – Imperial Capitals begins with an early morning train ride from London to Brussels, Belgium on the Eurostar. On arrival at Brussels, meet your tour director at a pre-designated point and board the luxury coach for the drive to your pre-booked hotel. Check in at your hotel. No other activities are scheduled for today, leaving you free to spend the day at leisure or exploring the many sights of Brussels.

Overnight in Brussels.

Day 02: Brussels – Luxembourg – Trier, Germany – Frankfurt

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Brussels and embark on the drive to Frankfurt, Germany. Our drive will take us right through the tiny European nation – Luxembourg and on to Trier, a city with numerous ancient ruins; at Trier, we stop for a while to see the sights.

Later, we continue our drive on to the scenic Moselle Valley and there on to Rhineland. Once at Rhineland, guests have the option of getting off the coach and enjoying a Rhine Cruise past Lorelei Rock, hilltop castles and other legendary Rhineland landmarks.

Alternatively, just continue on the scenic drive along the Rhine River. Guests who have opted for the cruise will rejoin the coach at a later point and thereon the tour group will proceed to Frankfurt, where we check in at a hotel for the night.

Dinner is included in the package for today.

Overnight in Frankfurt

Day 03: Frankfurt – Nuremberg – Salzburg, Austria

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Frankfurt and embark on the drive to the next stop of your Europe tour. Our drive takes us through the heart of Germany and on to Nuremberg. We will stop at Nuremberg for a short visit; this city was once one of the most beautiful cities of Germany and, was much later, famed for the war criminal trials that took place in 1945. Later, the tour continues through Bavaria and across the German-Austrian border to Salzburg, where we will stop for the night.

Overnight in Salzburg

Day 04: Salzburg – Vienna

After breakfast, you are at leisure until afternoon. Guests can opt to enjoy a sightseeing tour of Salzburg or spend the day at the hotel, just relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. Salzburg is renowned for its architecture and has the distinction of being one of the best preserved cities in all of Europe.

Later, check out from your hotel and continue on your Europe tour; the drive takes you through the Salzkammergut, a resort area with spectacular scenic vistas that include rolling hills and rugged, steep mountain ranges rising to almost 3000m interspersed with alpine and sub-alpine lakes, and picturesque valleys.

Drive on to Mondsee and thereon, to Vienna, where we check-in at a hotel for two nights.

Overnight in Vienna

Day 05: Vienna

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Vienna; places that we will visit include the State Opera, Parliament and the Town Hall. Our tour takes us to the Heroes’ Square, wherefrom, we can view the Hofburg.

Later, we will visit the St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a cathedral that dates back to the 12th Century and remains standing tall and proud, as a symbol of Vienna and one of the most important structures of Austria. Marvel at its now-renovated interiors with a visit to the inside.

The rest of the day, you are at leisure. Guests can opt for an excursion to the Schönbrunn Palace, explore the city on their own, or return to the hotel.

Overnight in Vienna

Day 06: Vienna – Lake Balaton, Hungary – Budapest

After breakfast, check out from your Vienna hotel. Today, we will travel on to Hungary, the next destination and Imperial Capital on this Europe tour. Our drive takes us right through the historic city of Györ, past the picturesque resorts of Lake Balaton and through Martonvásár to Budapest.

On arrival at Budapest, check-in at your hotel. Guests can relax at the hotel or opt for a scenic Danube Cruise.

Dinner is included in the package cost for tonight.

Overnight in Budapest

Day 07: Budapest

After breakfast, set out to explore Budapest with a guided city sightseeing tour of Budapest. Our tour will takes us to prominent landmarks such as the Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament Building, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Matthias Coronation Church and more.

The tour ends with a drop back to the hotel.

Overnight in Budapest

Day 08: Budapest – Bratislava, Slovakia – Prague, Czech Republic

After breakfast, it is time to checkout and depart from Budapest, Hungary. Today, our Europe tour will take us to Slovakia and there on to the Czech Republic. In Slovakia, we will stop for a while at Bratislava, its capital city, a picturesque city on the banks of the Danube.

Once we cross over to the Czech Republic, keep a lookout for the stunning vistas of castles and picket-fenced villages. Our drive for today ends with our arrival at Prague; check in at the hotel there. Our stay in Prague is for two nights.

Dinner is included in the package cost for tonight.

Overnight in Prague.

Day 09: Prague

After breakfast, enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour of Prague; the tour will take us to sights such as the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge and the Jewish Quarter. The Prague sightseeing tour ends with a drop back to the hotel.

Overnight in Prague

Day 10: Prague – Dresden, Germany – Berlin

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and continue the Europe Tour with a drive to the next destination – Berlin in Germany. En-route, marvel at the mountains and fortresses of the Ore Mountains; stop by at Dresden, a city once known as the Jewel Box for its cultural and artistic splendour. Bombed and partly restored after World War II, the city continues to be known for its architectural wonders.

Later, continue on your journey to Berlin, where we check in at a hotel for two nights.

Overnight in Berlin

Day 11: Berlin

After breakfast, proceed on a guided sightseeing tour of Berlin; we will visit attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Potsdamer Platz, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.

No other activities are scheduled for today, leaving you free to relax or sign up for an optional excursion.

Overnight in Berlin

Day 12: Berlin

After breakfast, it is time for checkout and end your holiday with a drop to the airport for your journey back home or to the onward destination.