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 Best of Europe Tour
September 14 - 23, 2008
Rich in History, Culture and Art; Europe is not just old buildings from some forgotten times - and sightseeing with a knowledgeable and experienced Tour Guide makes all the difference. That's why your Tour Director and Guide will be taking great care to give you interesting and helpful information throughout your travels to make your trip the best ever. Journey with us along scenic country roads and off the beaten path; through the picturesque countryside to fairy-tale villages. From Berlin, Dresden and Prague to the alpine meadows of Bavaria and the enchanting Romantic Road; this special sightseeing Tour takes you to all the places you've ever dreamed about. An "Old World" experience awaits you around every corner: the medieval castles of the Rhine River, the historic cities of Berlin, Prague, Dresden, Munich, Rothenburg ob der Tauber and more. Overnight in romantic hotels between visiting these fascinating sights and attractions. We have put the best of the best together for you on this exciting trip and we look forward to pampering you like never before. Join us this September for the Best of Europe!
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St. Petersburg Pre-Tour
September 9 - 14, 2008
Enjoy 3 days in St. Petersburg, Russia on this extension with a City Sightseeing Tour, Hermitage Museum and Tour of Catherine's Palace including Pushkin village. We will also enjoy an entertaining Russian Folklore Show with live music and traditional song and dance. Save Time and Money - get $200 OFF the total cost by booking both Tours together.
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September 9: IN FLIGHT
September 10: BERLIN - ST. PETERSBURG
Arrival this morning at Berlin Tegel Airport. Lunch. Afternoon flight to St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport in the Russian Federation. Russian Customs Control and Visa processing at airport. Transfer to our hotel in St. Petersburg for check in and late dinner. Overnight St. Petersburg. (B, D)
 September 11: ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast. Full Day City Sightseeing Tour of St. Petersburg, including stops at St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Horseman Monument (Peter the Great), the Church of the Spilled Blood, and Peter and Paul's Fortress. Lunch near the Neva River. Late afternoon shopping on the famous Nevsky Prospect. Dinner. Overnight St. Petersburg. (B, D)
September 12: ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast. Full Day at the Hermitage, the world's largest art museum, including a half-day guided Tour of the Museum. Lunch. Afternoon free time at the Hermitage or on the Neva River in the city center. Transfer back to our St. Petersburg hotel. Dinner on your own tonight. Overnight St. Petersburg. (B, D)
September 13: ST. PETERSBURG
Breakfast and hotel check-out this morning. Continue to the outskirts of the city with a stop at the impressive Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad. Morning Tour Catherine's Palace with its recently re-created "Amber Room" and lunch in Pushkin village. Afternoon transfer to St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport for our return flight to Berlin. Transfer to our hotel for check-in and dinner. Overnight Berlin. (B)
September 14: BERLIN
Morning arrival at Berlin Tegel Airport - Pick up / hotel transfer for joining Guests. Morning at leisure. Lunch. Half-day Berlin City Tour, including a stop at the famous Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. See the remains of the old Berlin Wall this afternoon. Late afternoon transfer to our hotel. Dinner. Overnight Berlin. (B, D)
September 15: DRESDEN
Breakfast. This morning we check out of our Berlin hotel and continue south to historic Dresden. City Sightseeing Tour of Dresden and lunch. Afternoon transfer into the Czech Republic and continue to Prague. Arrival at our Prague hotel, check-in and dinner. Overnight Prague. (B, D)
September 16: PRAGUE
Breakfast and check out of our hotel. Morning City Tour of Prague including stops at the beautiful Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. Lunch. Afternoon transfer south through the beautiful Bohemian countryside to the medieval village of Cesky Krumlov. Transfer to our hotel for check in and enjoy a traditional Bohemian Feast in town tonight. Overnight Cesky Krumlov. (B, D)
September 17: BERCHTESGADEN
Breakfast. Check out of our hotel and enjoy the morning in Cesky Krumlov to visit the Castle, go shopping or relax in town. Lunch. This afternoon we continue on a scenic drive through one of the most beautiful part of the country into Austria. Late afternoon arrival in the resort village of Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps. Hotel check-in and dinner. Overnight Berchtesgaden. (B, D)
September 18: BERCHTESGADEN
Breakfast. Morning Sightseeing Tour of the Berchtesgaden Valley, starting at the Enzian Schnapps Distillery and continuing through the mountains to Ramsau and Lake Hintersee. Lunch in the mountains. Afternoon visit to Lake Koenigssee and free time to take in the spectacular panoramic views. Transfer back to our hotel in Berchtesgaden. Dinner on your own tonight. Overnight Berchtesgaden. (B)
September 19: MUNICH
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Morning transfer to beautiful Salzburg, Austria for a Sightseeing Tour and lunch. Continue this afternoon along the edge of the Alps to Munich. Arrival in Munich and check-in at our hotel. Traditional Bavarian Dinner and live Folklore Show at the famous Hofbrauhaus Beer-hall. Overnight Munich. (B, D)
September 20: ROTHENBURG
Breakfast. Check out of our hotel. Enjoy a Munich City Tour this morning, including famous landmarks and highlights such as Königsplatz and Marienplatz with the Glockenspiel (Bell Tower). Lunch. Transfer north to the scenic Romantic Road. Afternoon arrival in Rothenburg odT. (over the Tauber River), the best preserved medieval city in Germany. Transfer to our hotel in Rothenburg for check-in. Dinner. Optional Night Watchman's Tour tonight. Overnight Rothenburg. (B, D)
September 21: ST. GOAR
Breakfast and check-out of our hotel this morning. Today we start off with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the walled-city. Time in Rothenburg for optional sightseeing (such as the Medieval Crime and Punishment Museum) or shopping. You won't want to miss the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Village Store located right off the main square, with more than 70,000 hand-made ornaments and other great gifts. Transfer north with lunch en route to the Rhine River. Afternoon arrival in St. Goar and transfer to our hotel for the last two nights of the Tour. Hotel check-in at Schloss Rheinfels, an 800-year-old castle overlooking the Rhine River. Dinner on your own tonight at the castle or in St. Goar. Overnight St. Goar. (B)
September 22: ST. GOAR
Breakfast. Transfer this morning to nearby Boppard on the Rhine River. Board our boat and relax with the views of medieval castles around every corner, as we cruise the Rhine River back to St. Goar. Arrive at the boat dock in St. Goar and enjoy a special Wine Tasting at Stephen's Wine Paradise. Free time for lunch and relaxing on the Rhine River this afternoon. Special Farewell Dinner tonight at Rheinfels Castle. Overnight St. Goar. (B, D)
September 23: IN FLIGHT
Departure this morning from Frankfurt International Airport.
Tour Prices
All prices are Land only unless otherwise indicated. Tour price is based on double occupancy (two to a room) and is subject to change. Limited single rooms available for a supplement; see prices below. Tour begins at Berlin Tegel Airport and finishes at Frankfurt Airport. When arranging your own flights, please contact Alpventures® for important details on meeting the group.
St. Petersburg Pre-Tour
• 3 Nights in St. Petersburg
• 1 Night in Berlin, Germany
• Accommodation in First-class Hotels
• Roundtrip Flight Berlin / SPB / Berlin
• 3 Dinners and Breakfast daily
• Transportation by Motor Coach
• All Guides, entrance fees and taxes
• Luggage service throughout Tour
• Russian Entry Visa Fees and Support
• St. Petersburg City Tour
• Tour of the Hermitage Museum
• Live Russian Folklore Show
• Catherine's Palace and Pushkin
Add St. Petersburg to the Best of Europe and receive $200 OFF your total cost!
Tour Price: $1195.00 per Person
Double occupancy; includes roundtrip airfare from Berlin to St. Petersburg.
Single Supplement $325
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Best of Europe Tour
• 9 Nights in First-class Hotels
• 7 Dinners and Breakfast daily
• Transportation by Motor Coach
• All Guides, entrance fees and taxes
• Luggage service throughout Tour
• Berlin, Dresden and Prague City Tours
• Medieval Village of Cesky Krumlov
• 2 Nights in the Bavarian Alps
• Schnapps Tasting at Enzian Distillery
• Berchtesgaden Valley Tour
• Salzburg City Tour in Austria
• Munich City Tour with Glockenspiel
• Bavarian Dinner and Folklore Show
• Rothenburg by Horse-drawn Carriage
• Enjoy a Rhine River Cruise
• 2 Nights in a Rhine River Castle Hotel
Tour Price: $3400.00 per Person
Double occupancy; Land only.
Single Supplement $595
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