[Print Itinerary]     [Close Page]
Gotobus.com

Phone Support: 617-354-2101
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 24hrs, EST(excluding holidays)

Tour Code: 143-686

RBL - 2-14 Days Europe Explorer Flexible Tour - From Prague [C]

 

Our Price: from $86.89 (per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Tue Depart from: Prague, Czech Republic Highlights:  Hotel accommodations w/daily continental breakfast. Air-conditioned coach. Visit Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Lucerne, Zurich, Rhein Falls, Titisee, Frankfurt, Bonn, Cologne, Amsterdam, The Hague, Brussels, Paris, Versailles, Reims, Luxembourg, Trier, Koblenz, Frankfurt.

Day 1 : Tuesday : Prague - Bratislava (330 km)

In the afternoon, we drive to the capital of Bratislava, Slovakia. In 1992 Czechoslovakia's Parliament voted to split the country into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. (overnight in Bratislava)

Hotel (Reference only)
City Hotel Bratislava
Seberiniho 9, 82103
Bratislava
http://www.cityhotelbratislava.sk/
 

Day 2 : Wednesday : Bratislava - Budapest (200 km)

After breakfast, driving to Budapest, sightseeing Budapest is the "Paris of Eastern Europe". The City is separated into two cities. Hilly Buda is situated in the West, flat pest lies to the East. Here you visit the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Elizabeth Bridge and Heroes Square. (overnight in Budapest)

Hotel (Reference only)
Best Western Hungaria
Rakoczi St 90 ,
1074 Budapest
www.danubiusgroup.com
Hotel Budapest
Szilagyi Erzsebet Fasor 47
Budapest H-1026
www.danubiushotels.com/budapest.hu

Day 3 : Thursday : Budapest - Vienna (250 km)

After breakfast, driving to the capital of Austria, Vienna, sightseeing Empress Maris Theresa's favorite palace at Schonbrunn, former summer residence of the Imperial family and considered one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe. Stadtpark the popular Johann Strauss monument, the Parliament, World famous Opera House, Monument to the Soviet soldier and impressive baroque Church of St. Charles Borromeo. A stroll along the Kartnerstrasse with its glamorous boutiques brings us to St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna is the musical capital of the world, you may check with your tour guide to arrange a concert of Classical music for you). (overnight in Vienna).

Hotel (Reference only)
Austria Trend Messe Wien
Messestrasse 2
1020 Vienna
www.austria-trend.at
Novotel
Am Auhof
1140 Vienna, Austria
www.novotel.com

Day 4 : Friday : Vienna - Salzburg - Innsbruck (480 km)

After breakfast, we pass the Abbey of Melk on the river Danube as we drive to Salzburg. Here you sightseeing on foot, Mozart's birthplace and some of the places associated with the film "The Sound of Music". Leaving Salzburg heading to Innsbruck, (overnight in Innsbruck).

Hotel (Reference only)
Hotel Egger Parger
Rettenbergstrasse 60, 6114
Kolsassberg, Austria
 

Day 5 : Saturday : Innsbruck - Mt Titlis - Lucerne (300 km)

After breakfast, driving to Switzerland, Later we will arrive Engelberg experience the world's first revolving cable car that takes (approx. 45 mins.) you to the top of Switzerland's highest vantage point with a breathing 360 degree view. Lunch at Mt Titlis. In the afternoon visit ther medieval town Lucerne, walk on the wooden Kapell Bridge, the lovely lake Lucerne and see the Lion Monument, enjoy the free time to shop for Swiss watches and other Swiss specialities. (overnight in Lucerne).

Hotel (Reference only)
Monopol
Pilatusstrasse 1 ,
Luzern, 6002
www.monopolluzern.ch
Flora
Seidenhofstrasse 5 ,
Lucerne, 6002
www.flora-hotel.ch

Day 6 : Sunday : Lucerne - Zurich - Rhein Falls - Titisee - Frankfurt (450 km)

After breakfast, leaving Lucerne to Zurich that is largest city and the financial centre of the Switzerland. Visiting Rhine Falls, which is the largest waterfall at Schaffhausen. The bus will drive us through the fairytale Black Forest to where the cuckoo-clock was first invented by Titisee. Lunch at Titisee, try their most famous Black Forest cakes for your dessert. We will arrive in Frankfurt in the evening.

Hotel (Reference only)
Tryp Hotel
Braunfels Strasse 17 (Opelrondell)
Frankfurt am Main 60486
www.solmelia.com
Novotel Frankfurt City West
Lise-Meitner-Strasse 2
60486 Frankfurt
www.novotel.com

Day 7 : Monday : Frankfurt - Bonn - Cologne - Amsterdam (500 km)

Today we will drive ahead to Bonn, the capital of "West Germany" from the year 1949 to 1990, enjoy our orientation to the historic Town Hall, Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus. After the bus takes us to Cologne, visit the Cologne Cathedral, the most famous heritage in this city, and their shopping area will be another attraction to you. After lunch, we will proceed to Amsterdam. Overnight in Amsterdam or nearby city.

Hotel (Reference only)
Tulip Inn Riverside
Provincialeweg 38
1109 AB Amsterdam
www.tulipinnamsterdamriverside.nl
Radisson SAS Amsterdam Airport
Boening Avenue 2
1119 PB Schiphol-Rijk
www.radisson.com

Day 8 : Tuesday : Amsterdam - The Hague - Amsterdam

Today we will enjoy our morning sightseeing tour to The Hague, which shows us the Peace Palace where the International Court of Justice is located. Peace Palace was built between the year 1907 to 1913. Then the bus will also show us the most popular Dutch seaside resort - Scheveningen. After this, we will step offthe bus for a countryside excursion to a village of Zaanse Schans, where we visit the Wooden Shoes Factory, Cheese Farm and stop for photos at the typical windmills which has become one of the most important and historic architectures since The Netherlands started to established their country. After the bus takes us back to the city centre, we will visit the famous diamond factory which has been famous for their high technique since the 16th century. Then it's the time for you to leisure or perhaps take a Canal Cruise to spend your evening before dinner. Overnight in Amsterdam or nearby city (from mid-March to mid-May instead of The Hague and Scheveningen, we will go to Keukenhof)

Hotel (Reference only)
Tulip Inn Riverside
Provincialeweg 38
1109 AB Amsterdam
www.tulipinnamsterdamriverside.nl
Radisson SAS Amsterdam Airport
Boening Avenue 2
1119 PB Schiphol-Rijk
www.radisson.com

Day 9 : Wednesday : Amsterdam - Brussels - Paris (500 km)

Today's tour begins with a drive to Brussels, the Belgian capital. Before we arrive, stop for a photo at the Atomium, monument of the first World Fair after the WW II, which took place in Brussels in 1958. Then drive to the city centre, enjoy an orientation at the beautiful Grand' Place and the Mannenken Pis. Later, we drive to the most splendid city - Paris. Overnight in Paris or nearby.

Hotel (Reference only)
Millennium CDG
2 Allee du Verger
95700 Roissy-Paris
www.millenniumhotels.com
Kyriad Joinville le Pont
16 Rue Edouard Vaillant
94300 Joinville le Pont-Paris
www.kyriad.fr

Day 10 : Thursday : Paris - Versailles - Paris

Today we will enjoy the sightseeings including the Arc de Triomphe. The bus will drive along the Champs Elysees to the Place de la Concorde, where the royal and many aristocracy members were guillotined there during the Revolution. Then the bus will drive to the Hotel des Invalides, where the Tombean de Napoleon 1 er is located. After this, we will feature the ascent of the Eiffel Tower, and a relaxing scenic Seine Cruise featuring such highlights as Notre Dame Cathedral and Pont Alexandre III. Then, the bus will take us to visit the glorious Palace of Versailles, built as a hunting lodge by Louis XIII, later on developed to a majority and took over full royal power by Louis XIV. It remained the residence of the royal family since 1722 until the Revolution of 1789. After dinner, we will go to a hotel to rest. Overnight in Paris or nearby (if clients interested in visiting the splendid Paris or Seine Cruise after dinner, our tour guide would be pleased to arrange it for you )

Hotel (Reference only)
Millennium CDG
2 Allee du Verger
95700 Roissy-Paris
www.millenniumhotels.com
Kyriad Joinville le Pont
16 Rue Edouard Vaillant
94300 Joinville le Pont-Paris
www.kyriad.fr

Day 11 : Friday : Paris

Our morning visit is one of the world's greatest art museum Louvres, enjoy the sight of Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace (also called Nike of Samothrace) and the most famous work by Leonardo da Vinci - Mona Lisa. After, coach transfers us to Place d' Italie for lunch, after lunch the tour guide will take the group to enjoy a ride with the Paris underground metro. Group free at leisure and shopping near Opera. After dinner, meet with tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Paris or nearby.

Hotel (Reference only)
Millennium CDG
2 Allee du Verger
95700 Roissy-Paris
www.millenniumhotels.com
Kyriad Joinville le Pont
16 Rue Edouard Vaillant
94300 Joinville le Pont-Paris
www.kyriad.fr

Day 12 : Saturday : Paris - Reims - Luxembourg (420 km)

This morning we will take you along the beautiful countryside to Reims, the capital of Champagne, and old province of France made word famous by its Champagne sparkling wine. Reims played a very important role in French history, as it was the place where the kings of France were crowned since the 11th century. The Cathedral of Reims became the most important heritage here. Later, we will drive ahead to Luxembourg, the only remaining Grand Duchy. After arrival, enjoy the orientation at the Place de Constitution, the canyon in the city and Pont Adophe. Overnight in Luxembourg or nearby city.

Hotel (Reference only)
Parc Alvisse Luxembourg
Route d'Echternach
1453 Luxembourg
www.parc-hotel.lu
NH Trier
Zurmaiener Strasse 164,
D-54292 Trier, Germany
www.nh-hotels.com

Day 13 : Sunday: Luxembourg - Trier - Koblenz - Frankfurt (400 km)

Today our first visit is Trier, German's oldest city has been named as "Second Rome" since Constantine the great has administrated in here for 10 years. The best known from our orientation is the Porta Nigra, the best-preserved Roman city gate north of Alps, also the birthplace of the influential philosopher Karl Marx, the Karl Mars Haus was situated in the house where he was born. After this, we will drive to Koblenz, the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel. We will have lunch in this famous scenic place. Why not take the cruise along the Rhine, to spend your precious moment with your family and friends? After lunch, the bus will take us to Frankfurt with a stop in Rudesheim. After arrive in Frankfurt, enjoy our orientation Romer platz.

Hotel (Reference only)
Tryp Hotel
Braunfels Strasse 17 (Opelrondell)
Frankfurt am Main 60486
www.solmelia.com
Novotel Frankfurt City West
Lise-Meitner-Strasse 2
60486 Frankfurt
www.novotel.com

Day 14 : Monday : Frankfurt - Prague (530 km)

This morning we head east to the capital of Czech Republic, Prague, one of the liveliest cultural cities in Europe since the Velvet Revolution. Transfer to a hotel around 8:00pm, or leave for home by flight.

 

Departure and Return Details


Inclusions:

Exclusions:

*** Please note that prices below are subject to change ***

Main Attractions Admission Fees (if applicable)

  Chateau de Versailles 15.00 Euro
  Le Louver Museum 9.50 Euro
  Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor 8.10Euro
  Eiffel Tower top Floor 13.10Euro
  River Seine Cruise 10.00 Euro
  River Rhine Cruise (+around 3 Apr to 31 Oct) 15.00 Euro
  Amsterdam Canal Cruise 13.00 Euro
  Tour Monparnasse (Paris) 11.00 Euro
  Keukenhof  (24 March to 20 May 2011) 13.00 Euro
  Schonbrunn Palace 9.50 Euro
  Mozarts House 7.00 Euro
  Fisheman's Bastion 2.00 Euro
  Matthias Church 3.00 Euro
  Golden Lane 12.00 Euro

Additional Attractions Admission Fees (if applicable)

  Lido Show 125.00 Euro
  Moulin Rouge Show 125.00 Euro
Amsterdam Red Light District + Live Show 40.00 Euro
  Paris by Night with visit Tour Monparnasse 35.00 Euro
  Czech folklore show + Dinner 55.00 Euro (up)
  Viennese Waltz Concerts 55.00 Euro
  Swiss folklore show + fondue 45.00 Euro
  Titlis Cable Car 65.00 Euro
  Hungary folklore show + Dinner 50.00 Euro

Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable)

  Chinese Lunch or Dinner (10 or more ppl) 15.00 - 20.00 Euro (Swiss Franc 25.00 Euro)
  French Dinner 65.00 Euro
  Germany Pork Knuckle Menu with Beer 20.00 Euro
  Italian Spaghetti Menu 20.00 Euro
  Swiss fondue 20.00 Euro
  Wiener Schnitzel Menu 20.00 Euro

Mandatory entrance fees for Italy tour (if applicable)
(Fee must paid before entering the city - price per person, no child discount)

  Venice City entrance + Boat trip 10.00 Euro
  Florence City entrance 5.00 Euro
  Rome City entrance 5.00 Euro
  Pisa City entrance 3.00 Euro
  Verona City entrance 3.00 Euro
  Milan City entrance 3.00 Euro