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Summary

Starts
Rome
Duration
11 days
Languages
English

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring its rich history, diverse cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. This multi-day tour takes you from the ancient streets of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice, the majestic mountains of Austria, and the vibrant cityscapes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisines, and immerse yourself in the unique charm of each destination. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or an adventure-seeker, this tour offers a wealth of experiences that cater to every interest. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and a meticulously planned itinerary, you're in for a truly immersive and hassle-free European adventure.

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Included

Includes arrival transfer

Evening transfer: Via Cavour in Rome, Trastevere in Rome , Grinzing district in Vienna , Old Town Square in Prague

Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence

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basic travel insurance

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breakfast buffet

1 Dinner Included in: KITZBUHEL

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City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, PRAGUE

Ticket admission: Coliseum of Rome in ROME, Saint Mark´s Basilica and Murano Glass Factory in Venice in VENICE, Prague Castle in PRAGUE

Funicular: Kitzbuhel in KITZBUHEL

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English speaking tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, PRAGUE

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

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ROMA

: ERGIFE or MIDAS or ELE GREEN PARK HOTEL PAMPHILI

FLORENCIA

: NILHOTEL or NOVOTEL FIRENZE NORD or LUGANO TORRETTA

VENECIA

: DELFINO or NOVOTEL MESTRE CASTELLANA or KAISERHOTEL NEUWIRT

KITZBUHEL

: KAISERHOTEL KITZBUHLER ALPEN or LIFTHOTEL or NOVUM PRINZ EUGENE

VIENA

: RAINERS HOTEL VIENNA or MERCURE BUDAPEST CASTLE HILL or DUO

PRAGA

: PANORAMA HOTEL PRAGUE or WELLNESS HOTEL STEP

We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

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THE BAROQUE ROME. A TOUR AROUND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARES AND FOUNTAINS (2 HRS 30 MIN)(35 EUR)

This excursion is essential to complete your stay in Rome. You can enjoy

the great Rome of Bernini and Borromini, the great baroque Rome with

its beautiful fountains, squares and obelisks. That Rome that the Popes

created. We will make a complete tour knowing: Lungotevere, Ara Pacis,

Porta Pinciana, Via Veneto, Plaza de España with its wonderful fountain

of the boat and its staircase Trinidad de los Montes, Fontana de Trevi

where you can fulfill the rite of throwing your coin, Piazza Colona ,

Pantheon, possibly the best preserved archaeological temple of ancient

Rome and we will finish in the extraordinary Piazza Navona. An important

part of this excursion is done on foot enjoying the center and heart of

Rome. -Transportation by bus starting from St. Peter’s Square to Piazza di Spagna, the starting point of the walking tour.

-Walking tour conducted by a specialized guide.

-Several photo stops at the most iconic sites

-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 15 number of people required.

VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST. PETER’S BASILICA-GM (3 HRS)(70 EUR)

Accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit the most important rooms of the Vatican Museums: gallery of tapestries, sculptures, paintings and other rooms in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most important works of art of classical and Renaissance antiquity. Our highlight will be the Sistine Chapel, dazzling after its brilliant restoration. Finally, we will visit the Basilica, where we can see Michelangelo´s Pieta, the Baldachin of San Pedro and the dome of Michelangelo.

"Due to

to high demand and limited availability,

we advise you to purchase this activity in advance."

Secure

your participation!

-Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica

-Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time

-Visit conducted by an authorized and specialized guide

-Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour. 20 number of people required.

GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE (20MIN)(40 EUR)

A

gondola ride along the Canals of Venice

is on the wish list of every traveller who visits “the city of the water streets”. For any mythomaniacs, a gondola ride in

Venice is nothing but

a romantic dream coming true

. There is only one

Venice, and the gondola ride is the unique opportunity to get to know the city

from the right perspective, the water line.

So, get ready for an unforgettable ride in

the narrow canals of a city that has

existed for more than 1,200 years

.

This boat, the gondola, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic images of Venice and one of the most recognisable icons in the world. In the past it was the symbol of elegance and extravagance, why almost every king in Europe wanted gondolas in the lakes and canals of their palaces.

For our gondola excursion, we have chosen

a special route that runs along part of the Canal Grande

, the most elegant avenue in the city. But we will

also

enter the small c

anals

, of which many are only accessible by boat. In these narrow straits, we will get the best opportunity to see the gondolier, in his traditional uniform, demonstrate his skills to navigate the vessel around sharp corners and under beautiful bridges.

To make the excursion perfect, our procession of

gondolas will be accompanied by musicians

who with their traditional songs will create the soundtrack for your visit to Venice. -Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide until the starting point of the cruise.

-Gondolas reserved in advance to avoid waiting time

-20 minutes canal cruise in shared gondola up to 5 persons in each gondola

-Gondola ride accompanied by two musicians in separate vessel. 15 number of people required.

SAILING AROUND THE VENICE LAGOON (2HRS)(40 EUR)

We sail towards the north of the lagoon passing by the island of San Michele where there is a monumental cemetery and then by the island of MURANO.

We continue sailing until we reach the islands of BURANO and TORCELLO, the northernmost islands of the lagoon.

Sailing along the eastern side of the lagoon we pass the island of SAN FRANCESCO DEL DESERTO and the long peninsula of Punta Sabbioni, the Venetians´ beach.

We will be able to admire the Mose plan, the last masterpiece of high engineering technology, which helps Venice during the phenomenon of high tides and separates the Adriatic Sea and the inner lagoon of Venice.

We continue to the canal where the Lido of Venice is located, famous for its prestigious Hotel Excelsior and above all where the Palazzo del Cinema is located, where every year the Venice Film Festival takes place.

We enter the canal in the south of Venice admiring the 2 famous islands:

ISOLA DEGLI ARMENI and SAN SERVOLO also called the island of the madmen.

We will pass through the Finance canal where you can admire the famous HOTEL CIPRIANI and we will end the navigation entering again in the Bacino of San Marco.

-Private panoramic boat

-Explanation with local guide.

-A refreshing drink and a snack.

NOTE: Occasionally due to low winter visibility, this excursion on the Venice lagoon will not be operational.. 25 number of people required.

VALSES IN VIENN (1HR 30 MIN)(55 EUR)

Transfer to a beautiful baroque palace where you can enjoy a chamber concert performed by the Residenz orchestra of Vienna. The concert has two parts: the first dedicated to the great musician Mozart and the second to the Strauss. At the concert you can listen to a tenor and a soprano representing some famous areas. During the concert we will hear Polkas and Sardas reminiscent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as we will see some pieces of classical ballet. -Transfer by coach with our guide.

-Entry and reservation to the concert.. 10 number of people required.

MAGYAR FOLKLORE AND DINNER SHOW (2 HRS)(65 EUR)

It is not only

the monuments that forms the heritage of a country and its culture.

Gastronomy

and folklore

are a very big and essential part of it. So, when you are

travelling around the world, you should use any possibility to get to know them. - Transportation by bus from/to your hotel to the restaurant

- Excursion accompanied by an Europamundo guide.

- Hungarian folklore show with traditional music and dances

- A traditional and hearty Hungarian dinner

- Hungarian wine and drinks during the dinner. 10 number of people required.

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Destinations

Maria Enzersdorf
Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence
Bratislava - city in SlovakiaBratislava
Budapest - city in HungaryBudapest
Austria, Rainbow over Salzburg castleSalzburg
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna
photo of an aerial view of Kitzbuehel in Austria.Stadt Kitzbühel
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice
Innsbruck cityscape, Austria.Innsbruck
Praha -  in CzechiaPrague

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Attractions

Rathaus Gmunden, Gmunden, Bezirk Gmunden, Upper Austria, AustriaRathaus Gmunden
Kufstein Altstadt, Stadt Kufstein, Bezirk Kufstein, Tyrol, AustriaKufstein Altstadt
photo of Side View with the Bell Tower of the Basilica of San Clemente in the Center of Rome on a Background of Partly Cloudy Sky,Rome Italy.St. Clement Basilica
Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
photo of panoramic view of ancient ruins of a roman forum or foro romano at sunrise in rome, Italy. view from capitoline hill.Roman Forum
Roman ruins in Rome, ItalyPalatine Hill
Stift St. Peter Salzburg / Erzabtei Sankt Peter, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaErzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
photo of view of Traunfall,Desselbrunn Austria.Traunfall
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
photo of view of White lighthouse locatad at Murano Island, Italy,Murano italy.Murano lighthouse
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria
photo of View of statue of david on Piazzale Michelangelo at morning  in Florence, Italy.piazzale Michelangelo
Salzburg Cathedral, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaSalzburg Cathedral
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.St Mark's Basilica
Photo of aerial view of Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral under clear Blue sunny sky ,Czech.Prague Castle
photo of golden sunset over ponte vecchio bridge with traditional boat on the arno river, Florence, Italy.Ponte Vecchio

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Rome

  • Rome - Arrival day
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Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Upon your arrival, we'll transfer you to your hotel where our guide will provide all the necessary information for your stay. In the evening, we'll head to the vibrant Via Cavour area, a perfect introduction to Rome's culinary scene, offering a variety of restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and international cuisines.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Rome

  • Rome
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  • St. Clement Basilica
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill
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Kickstart your day with a scenic tour of Rome, visiting the Vatican and the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica. We'll also explore the Imperial Forums, a testament to Rome's ancient political life. As the day ends, we'll stroll through the charming Trastevere neighborhood, known for its medieval churches, quaint shops, and local trattorias serving delicious Italian dishes.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Florence

  • Rome
  • Florence
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  • Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
  • piazza della Signoria
  • piazzale Michelangelo
  • Ponte Vecchio
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Today, we leave Rome and head north to Florence, a city renowned for its art and architecture. We'll start with a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of the city. Later, a local expert will guide us through the historic center, visiting iconic landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. The evening is yours to explore and dine in one of the many international restaurants in the area.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Venice - The City of Canals

  • Florence
  • Venice
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  • Piazza San Marco
  • Murano lighthouse
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Today, we traverse the stunning Apennine Mountains to reach Venice. We'll take a boat ride across the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. A local guide will take us to the marvelous St. Mark's Square and the Murano Glass Factory, where you can witness the making of this ancient glass. Enjoy some leisure time to explore before we retire for the night in the Mestre district.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: From Venice to Austria

  • Venice
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Stadt Kitzbühel
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We bid farewell to Venice and set off for Austria. Our first stop is Innsbruck, where you'll have time to explore the historic city center and grab lunch. From there, we travel along a scenic road to Kitzbühel, a picturesque ski resort village where you can enjoy the snow for most of the year. Dinner is included, with a vegetarian option available.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Austrian Alpine Adventure

  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
  • Stadt Kitzbühel
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  • Erzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
  • Traunfall
  • Kufstein Fortress
  • Salzburg Cathedral
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We start the day with a cable car ride up to the high mountains of Steinplatte, offering breathtaking alpine views. We then continue our journey to Salzburg, where our guide will take us through the city's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll also visit the picturesque villages of St. Wolfgang and Traunkirchen, followed by a scenic cruise on Traunsee Lake. We end the day in Vienna, Austria's vibrant capital.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Vienna City Tour

  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Maria Enzersdorf
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Today, we explore the impressive city of Vienna with a local expert, taking in its majestic avenues, palaces, and vibrant city center. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. In the evening, we'll head to Grinzing, a former wine-growing village known for its traditional taverns. Here, you'll have free time to dine in one of its typical restaurants.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Budapest - The Queen of the Danube

  • Vienna
  • Budapest
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We leave Vienna behind and head to Budapest, Hungary's captivating capital. We'll start with a visit to the lively Vaci Utca area, followed by a boat trip on the Danube River, offering unbeatable views of the historic Buda and cosmopolitan Pest. After a panoramic tour of the city, you'll have free time to explore. In the evening, you can opt for a traditional Magyar show with dinner.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: From Budapest to Prague via Bratislava

  • Budapest
  • Bratislava
  • Prague
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We depart from Budapest and head to Bratislava, Slovakia's charming capital located along the Danube. After some time to explore and lunch, we continue our journey to Prague, the Czech Republic's enchanting capital. In the evening, we'll take you to the bustling Old Town Square, a perfect introduction to Prague's vibrant atmosphere. Choose from a variety of restaurants for dinner, offering cuisines from around the world.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Discovering Prague

  • Prague
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  • Prague Castle
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Today, we explore Prague, the Baroque jewel of Europe. A local expert will guide us through the city's outstanding monuments and we'll visit Prague Castle, a symbol of the city's rich history. We'll also take a boat tour on the Vltava River, offering a unique perspective of the city. The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Farewell

  • Prague - Departure day
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After breakfast, our unforgettable journey through Europe comes to an end. We hope you leave with lasting memories and look forward to welcoming you back on your next adventure.

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