Memorable 8 Days GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY with AUSTRIA Holiday Package

Welcome to your 'Cox & Kings - European Highlights' tour. On arrival, your Cox & Kings representative will greet you at the 'designated meeting point' at the exit. After immigration and customs, transfer comfortably to your hotel (check-in after 1600 hours). Cox & Kings takes care to schedule your sightseeing the next day so that you can relax after your long flight and get over your jetlag. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and experience the charm of this great city. Overnight in Munich. Dinner at an Indian restaurant

Today after breakfast, check-out and live history through a guided highlight city tour of Cesky Krumlov. Fairy-tale, picturesque, charming - this often describes Cesky Krumlov… and rightly so. Cesky Krumlov is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in Europe and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Cesky Krumlov Castle, today the second largest in Bohemia, belonged to the Lords of the Rose (Rosenbergs), an aristocratic Southern-Bohemian family that was at times more powerful than the Emperor. It is unusually well preserved architecture represents the might and fame of this family. Walk the meandering streets of a town full of art, concerts and theatre performances, galleries and craft shops. On of the castle bridge, you will find breath-taking views of the historic center and the Vltava river that almost encircles it. This singular view from a castle built on rock clefts will ensure your desire to return. Later depart for Prague city of a hundred spires, a UNESCO monument and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Prague. Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Prague. Commence your exploration of this city with the imposing Prague Castle. Admire the grandeur of this Royal Castle. You will also be impressed by the elegance of the gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. Next visit the Royal Palace that used to be the seat of the Bohemian princes. Get acquainted with Prague's major sights like the picturesque Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square. Continue to the Old town and end your tour at the square with the famous Astronomical Clock. Discover the residential area of Strahov. Bohemian Crystal is world famous. Enjoy some leisure time for a spot of shopping, Overnight in Prague. Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant

Today, you will have a long relaxed drive towards Budapest. "Budapest" is the combination of the city names Buda and Pest, which were united into a single city in 1873. En route, enjoy an orientation tour of Bratislava. The greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is in south-western Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries. Later, continue your drive to Budapest. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Budapest. Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant

Today, enjoy a guided highlight city tour of Budapest. It is a graceful capital along the banks of the majestic Danube. Walk along the Fisherman's bastion for superb views of St. Stephen's cathedral. Hero's square the Danube embankment and the Chain bridge. Surprising sights and unexpected delights await! Drive by the Parliament, cross the Danube on industrial and business part of the town past the enormous Heroes Square, the beautiful Chain Bridge that connects the cities of Buda and Pest, the statue of St. Stephen and the seven turrets. Then, drive to Vienna. Austria's capital is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Overnight at Am Sachsengang in Vienna. Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant

Today, you will be taken on a guided highlight city tour of Vienna, which will inspire you by its charm and astonish you by the splendorous buildings of a time that is in a way still present. Commence with a visit to the Schoenbrunn Palace, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Enjoy a photographic opportunity as you drive around the ring and pass famous landmarks like the great State Opera House, St. Charles Church (photo stop), the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) (photo stop), the Parliament and the Town Hall among others offering an insight into the culture and history of the city and of the Habsburg dynasty. Then, visit the Mauthausen Concentration Camp in upper Austria which was one of the largest labour camp complexes in the Third Reich. Between 1938 and 1945, about 200,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned in Mauthausen. About half of them lost their lives. Today, Mauthausen Memorial stands as a reminder of the darkest days of Austria's history. Later, depart for Salzburg - an Austrian city on the German border, with views of the Eastern Alps. It's known as the birthplace of Mozart and setting for the film "The Sound of Music". The city is divided by the Salzach River, with medieval and baroque buildings of the pedestrian Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank, and 19th-century Neustadt (New City) on the right. On arrival, check-in to your hotel. Overnight in Salzburg. Breakfast at the hotel and dinner at an Indian restaurant

This morning, enjoy a guided walking city tour of Salzburg. It is not only the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the setting of the film, the Sound of Music, but it is also a cultural hub of Austria. In this tour, visit the Splendid Mirabell Gardens, built by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau in 1606 as a token of his love for Salome Alt and the same time we see other sightseeing in Salzburg. Carry on your scenic drive to Innsbruck in Austria. Located on the Inn River, Innsbruck is one of Europe's most beautiful and lively cities. An international centre for winter sports, it has hosted the Winter Olympics twice! The orientation tour introduces you to its world famous sights. View the Golden Roof or 'Goldenes Dachl', an ornate Gothic balcony erected by the Emperor Maximilian I in the 15th century, decorated with gold painted copper shingles. Next, walk to the Imperial Church followed by the 'Hofburg' or Imperial Palace. This Capital of the Alps, has a history of 800 years ! Then, proceed to the hotel and check-in. Overnight in Innsbruck. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel

Today, before boarding the flight, enjoy an orientation tour of Munich. The tour begins with a visit only from the outside and photo stop at the Palace of Nymphenburg, the former summer residence of the Bavarian elector princes and kings. The Palace is surrounded by beautiful park gardens and a few smaller palaces. The lawns and water features of the park are equally ornate as the magnificent Nymphenburg Palace. Further, our route invites you to discover sights such as the Pinakotheken art museum, the world famous Hofbrauhaus, the National Theater with the Royal Palace, Olympic Stadium, St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche), Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche), Marienplatz and the Viktualien market with its colorful outdoor stalls. Good times need never end! As you proceed to the airport for your flight back home, relive the high points of your 'Cox & Kings - European Highlights' tour. We are confident you will join us again sometime soon… Please do give us your valuable feedback on feedback@coxandkings.com. Note: - This tour may run with an altered flow due to operational constraints. Breakfast at the hotel