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23 Grand Imperial Cities 12 Days | Vienna | Budapest | Prague | Berlin Day 1. Arrive Vienna. Arrive in Vienna and be transferred to your hotel. Stay (Three Nights): Vienna, Mercure Hotel Biedermeier. D Day 2. Vienna. On a tour of Vienna, we'll take in the famous Ringstrasse, housing numerous monumental buildings such as the impressive Vienna State Opera and grand Parliament Building, as well as Hofburg Palace. Later we visit Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family. Savour a slice of Sachertorte with coffee before a guided tour of the palace. BD Day 3. Vienna. Spend the day discovering Vienna at leisure. B Day 4. First Class Rail, Budapest. Travel by rail in First Class into Hungary. Our destination is Budapest, once the joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On arrival at our hotel, be welcomed with a tasting of Tokaj wine. Tonight we head to a local restaurant, enjoying a starter of traditional goulash – Hungary's most famous dish. Stay (Three Nights): Budapest, Continental Hotel. BD Day 5. Budapest. Learn about Budapest's colourful history on a guided coach tour, taking you past the Houses of Parliament, the Fisherman's Bastion, St Stephen's Basilica and more. Later, enjoy a fun ride on the Children's Railway. Running through leafy woodland, the line is operated by Hungarian school children. B Day 6. Budapest. After the day at leisure, we experience the city from a different perspective during a cruise on the Danube tonight. Enjoy dinner as the monuments light up along the riverbanks, followed by an evening coach tour. BD Day 7. First Class Rail, Prague. We depart Budapest by train, travelling in First Class through Slovakia and on to the Czech Republic. We arrive in Prague this afternoon. Stay (Three Nights): Prague, Courtyard by Marriott Flora. BD Day 8. Prague. Architectural styles from across Europe blend together throughout Prague, making it a truly striking city. We take a tour of the lovely Old Town, and visit Prague Castle. We also stroll across the 14th-century Charles Bridge, and see the Gothic spires of St Vitus Cathedral. BD Day 9. Prague. Explore Prague at your own pace today. B YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Services of a professional Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager and expert local guides 11 nights in premium accommodation 18 meals – 11 breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D) All sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as specified Airport transfers and tipping EARLYBIRD SPECIALS SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS See Budapest illuminated during an evening cruise down the Danube 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) 12 Days – Vienna to Berlin (RJTHUC12) Per person Twin Share Solo Trav. May 6 . $4,795 $5,895 June 3, 24. $4,495 $5,545 July 22. $4,345 $5,295 Sept. 5. $4,695 $5,795 Sept. 19 . $4,795 $5,895 TOUR NOTES All prices include airport transfers and tipping. An increased deposit may be required for upgrades and variations. Please see pages 38-39 for full terms and conditions. Day 10. First Class Rail, Berlin. We trace the River Elbe through Saxon Switzerland to Berlin today, where we'll enjoy a sightseeing tour. This is a city where the past is still very much present and history can be found at every turn. Stay (Two Nights): Berlin, Maritim Hotel. BD Day 11. Berlin. Enjoy today at leisure exploring Berlin. B Day 12. Depart Berlin. Transfer to the airport after breakfast. B GERMANY CZECH REP. AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVAKIA Berlin Prague 2 3 Vienna Budapest 3 3 Rail No. of nights stay TOTAL PORTERAGE DEPARTURE On indicated departures, we provide total porterage to further enhance the pleasure of your rail journey. This means your luggage will be transported from place to place and waiting for you at each destination. Tour Code: RJTHUC12P