Regional  » Heart of Europe 2010 (CHAR)

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11 Days from £1,350.00/ £123 per day

Tour Company:  Trafalgar » First Class Europe
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Itinerary for: Heart of Europe 2010 (CHAR)

  • Munich
  • Pilsen
  • Prague
  • Regensburg
  • Vienna
  • Venice
  • Lugano
  • Lucerne
  • Bratislava
  • Verona

Day 1:

Welcome to Munich, capital of Bavaria. After check-in, there is time to relax or start to explore this fun-loving city. Later, we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.


Hotel: Hilton Munich City (2 nights)

Day 2:

This morning we enjoy a short orientation tour of this fun-loving city revealing its charm and elegance. On our walking tour of the city we’ll see the Hofbräuhaus, the Marienplatz and the famous Glockenspiel on Munich’s gothic town hall. We also include an excursion to nearby Dachau to visit the original SS training centre as well as the infamous concentration camp. Later this afternoon, you may wish to visit one of the palaces or museums in the city or simply spend time in the ‘Englischer Garten’ and sample some of the delicious beers for which Munich is justly famous. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 3:

This morning we drive to Regensburg on the Danube and then continue in to the Czech Republic and the beer-brewing town of Pilsen. Later we arrive in the capital city, Prague, now vibrant and fashionable since the Velvet Revolution. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)

Day 4:

Prague Castle, the old town square and a visit to St. Vitus Cathedral all feature on our walking tour. Then our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of this intriguing city before we have time to explore on our own. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 5:

This morning we travel via Brno to Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic, where we see the Presidential Palace and quaint old town. Then it’s but a short drive to the musical city of Vienna where we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner) 


Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)

Day 6:

The Opera, Hofburg, Parliament, the Imperial Boulevards and more are all highlighted on our sightseeing tour. We will also enjoy a walking tour exploring the oldest part of the city and the Cathedral of St. Stephen. Later, with time at leisure to relax or maybe sightsee further. This evening perhaps take the opportunity to attend a concert of Strauss waltz music? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 7:

Today a full day of scenic splendours await us. First leaving the Vienna Woods we travel across the great Alpine highway to the Carnian Alps and then into Italy and the region known as the Friuli before arriving on the flat Veneto plain and the magical waterbound city of Venice – ‘la Serenissima.’ (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 


Hotel: B4 Venezia-Mestre (2 nights)

Day 8:

Enjoy an excellent introduction on an included canal cruise by private launch to see St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs. A short stroll brings us to one of the oldest Murano glass workshops where we will witness a demonstration of the ancient craft of glass-blowing. Then time on your own. Why not take a relaxing gondola ride or sip a cappuccino in St. Mark’s Square. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9:

Our first stop this morning is the pink marble city of the star-crossed lovers – Verona! Here we’ll see the 2,000 year-old Roman arena as well as the courtyard where ‘Juliet’s‘ balcony is located! Then passing the fashion capital of Milan, our drive takes us to lakeside Lugano where we enjoy an orientation tour of this Italian speaking Swiss resort. Later, we continue our journey through the Gotthard Route via Bellinzona to the lake of Lucerne. A scenic drive along the lake brings us to the place where the River Reuss enters the lake itself – the small city of Lucerne.(Buffet breakfast) 

Hotel: Radisson Blu (2 nights)

Day 10:

This morning, orientation shows us the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit church. Then you are free to perhaps take a trip by cable car or cogwheel train up a nearby mountain peak and later to shop in the traffic-free town for delicious Swiss chocolates and fine time pieces. This evening we will get together for a Farewell Dinner in a characteristic restaurant! (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 11:

This morning, after breakfast it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and newfound friends as our memorable tour of Europe comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)

Please do not book flights which depart before 10.00am.