Celebrate the splendor of some Europe's most fascinating and beautiful cities. A perfect vacation at a terrific value! This trip is for age 35 and younger, and for those of you that don’t need first class hotels to have a good time! Capture the scenic delight and cultural richness of these wonderful European cities: Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest.

Berlin, Germany is where the famous Berlin Wall was and you’ll visit the museum there with so much history. 

Prague, Czech Republic, the “City of a Thousand Spires," is rich with history, art, culture and shopping. Visit the Old Town, Wenceslas Square, and the romantic Charles Bridge.

Vienna, Austria is the city of the Waltz and home to the lavish Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Budapest, Hungary is the “The Paris of the East”, exotic and cosmopolitan, and spans the banks of the Danube. The ancient city of Buda and the more modern Pest are filled with fine architectural treasures.  This city is so picturesque!

Having two or three nights in each city will mean you have a chance to truly discover the cities in depth.  You'll visit 5 countries- Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and also pop in to Bratislava in Slovakia!

Come join us!

Price includes all of this!

• 10 nights accommodations in tourist class hotels with private facilities

• 3 nights Berlin

• 3 nights Prague

• 2 nights Vienna

• 2 nights Budapest

• Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges

• Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats

• Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver

• Total 14 meals

• 10 Continental breakfasts (B)

• 4 three-course dinners (D)

• Sightseeing as follows:

• Berlin: See the Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, historic Reichstag building and the remains of the Berlin Wall.

• Dresden: Visit the city destroyed in WW2 & known as the ‘Florence of the north’.  See the rebuilt baroque architecture of the Royal Residence, Zwinger Fortress, Opera House and Frauenkirche. 

• Prague: Walking tour with a local guide. See Hradcany Castle, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square; Visit the old town square and see the astronomical clock.

• Kutna Hora: Visit this World Heritage town.

• Vienna: Scenic drive along the historic Ring Road; See the Hapsburg Palaces, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the State Opera House

• Bratislava: Visit the historic old town; See St. Martins Cathedral, Michael Gate and Baroque Tower.

• Budapest: Sightseeing of Buda and Pest; See the Castle District, Royal Palace, Church of St. Matthias, Chain Bridge and Fisherman's Bastion. Hide Itinerary Route

Itinerary

Day 1              Depart USA for Europe

              Fly from your hometown on your overnight flight to Europe!

Day 2              Arrive  Berlin

              Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the afternoon is yours to explore. This evening at 6pm, meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for dinner. (D)

Day 3              Berlin

             Two days to explore the German capital. Our sightseeing tour will take you through both                                              East and West Berlin. See the remains of the Berlin Wall, historic Brandenburg Gate and the controversial Reichstag building. Visit one of the city's many museums and sample the local delicacies. Berlin is also well known for its nightlife, why not join us for dinner and a guided tour of some of Berlin's best night spots? (B)

Day 4                          Berlin

             Another beautiful day in Berlin to explore with your fellow travelers. (B)

Day 5                          Berlin to Prague

Heading south through Germany we stop for lunch in Dresden. We cross the border and arrive in the Czech Republic for 3 nights in Prague, the golden city built on Seven Hills across the River Vltava. (B,D)

Day 6                          Prague

Two whole days to enjoy this Bohemian delight! Join us on our included sightseeing tour of Hradcany Castle, the Cathedral of St Vitus, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Then plenty of time to explore and wander the cobble-stone streets of Old Town, discover the interesting Jewish Quarter and time to enjoy the local nightlife with friends from the group. (B)

Day 7                          Prague

             You have another exciting day to continue exploring and enjoying beautiful Prague on your free-time day. Your tour guide will give you some suggestions as to what to do and see with your fellow travelers. (B)

Day 8                          Prague to Vienna

This morning we visit the UNESCO listed town of Kutná Hora for a chance to see its impressive medieval sights. We then travel south to Vienna, the majestic capital of Austria. This evening join us for a sightseeing tour of the Burg Ring and check out some of the local night-spots. (B,D)

Day 9              Vienna

A full day of sightseeing and shopping in this amazing city. Time to visit the Palace of the Hapsburgs, St. Stephen's Cathedral and maybe enjoy an apple strudel. Tonight, an optional Austrian experience with a special dinner followed by a Mozart and Strauss concert in the fabulous Schönbrunn Palace. (B)

Day 10                        Vienna to Budapest

A short drive takes us to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, for some free time before our two night stay in the Hungarian capital of Budapest! Tonight a chance to explore the fashionable bars of the city. (B,D)

Day 11                        Budapest

            Our morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman's Bastion. This afternoon free time to visit some of the fabulous museums and then why not join us for a farewell river cruise with buffet dinner? (B)

Day 12                        Depart Budapest

            Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Itinerary

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Price

Land only, per person, based on double occupancy (remember we can put you with a roommate!)   May 9-20              -$1559 July 4-15              -$1719 July 25-Aug 5      -$1719 Aug 29-Sept 9      -$1639 Sept 12-23            -$1639   Oct 10-21              -$1559 Dec 26-Jan 6, 2009-  $1395- New Year’s March 6-17, 2009    -$1319 (Above winter trips prices increase slightly after August ‘08)   Single Supplement-$399 ($339 for winter trips-may increase slightly after August 2008) Airfare & airfare taxes are additional. Call for a price quote or you may check online. Transfers – are not offered.  You can make your way to the first nights hotel and for the departure transfer you can check with other group members and possibly share a ride to the airport in Budapest or your guide can assist with the best way to get to the airport.    Travel Insurance - $109.00 Pay for your travel insurance with your deposit and you receive “Any Reason” Insurance (in the form of travel vouchers to be used within a year with our tour operator) allowing you to cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to your trip. Double your medical coverage and gain terrorism coverage for only $35 additional per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended and non- refundable. Insurance does not cover air arrangements not made by our tour operator. --Price does not include items of a personal nature-i.e. phone calls, laundry, meals not included, beverages not offered with included meals, tips to guides & drivers, travel insurance.

Fine Print - Berlin to Budapest  Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions. Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions. A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 (plus travel insurance if you want it) is due with your reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure date. Credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or checks (made payable to Travel Advisors of Los Gatos) are accepted. Cancellations Fees, and Refunds. All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation Fees as follows: Regardless of when you cancel, there will be a charge from Singles Travel Company of $50 applied to your credit card plus the following cancellation fees: Insurance is non-refundable.

Period of Notice                                                                                         Cancellation Fee

More than 45 days prior to commencement of services                $200 will be retained

45-22 days prior to commencement of services                               25% will be retained

21-08 days prior to commencement of services                               30% will be retained

07-01 days prior to commencement of services                               50% will be retained

On day of departure and later                                                               100% of total price

When the percentage cancellation fee is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss of the deposit. No refunds on unused portions of the tour. A fee of $30 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation. Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the trip. Due to air carrier guidelines, you may be charged up to $200 penalty if you cancel your air booked with the tour operator within 120 days of departure. After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy and/or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

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