9-Day Southern European Gems: Budapest to Vienna, Venice, Munich, Rome (Architectural Wonders)

Product Code: 670455

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Walk through the to the design and couture-conscious city of Milan • Experience Venice, a fascinating city of ornate palaces and lyrical waterways • Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican • Take in the sights and sounds of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance • Travel through Munich
Tour Code
670455
Duration
9 day
Departure City
Budapest
End City
Paris
Language
Chinese, English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Budget Friendly

Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.

Accessibility: Not accessible

Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs

Itinerary

Day 01
Vienna

Budapest - Vienna

Hotel: Hotel ibis Vienna Airport or similar

After breakfast, it's off to Vienna, the capital of Austria, to see Schonbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the Imperial family and preferred living quarters of Empress Maria Theresa; Stadtpark (City Park), home of the gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauss; the Austrian Parliament Building; the world-famous Vienna State Opera; and Hofburg Palace.

  
After a stroll along the Kartnerstrasse we'll arrive at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Tickets for a Viennese Waltz concert may also be arranged (at your own expense).

Visiting Attractions

  • Schonbrunn Palace Schonbrunn Palace
  • Vienna State Opera Vienna State Opera
  • Hofburg Palace Hofburg Palace
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral St. Stephen's Cathedral
Day 02
Munich

Vienna - Mondsee - Munich

Hotel: Tulip Inn München Messe / NH Munchen Ost Conference or similar

After breakfast, we'll head up into the Alps to fabled Mondsee, a town situated on the shores of Lake Mondsee, home to the medieval Mondsee Abbey. The cloister church was used as the site for the wedding in The Sound of Music. After arriving in Munich, we'll visit Marienplatz, a central square in the city center, and New Town Hall, which has continuously housed the city council, the mayor's office, and part of the the administrative body since 1874.
  
Our hotel for the evening will be in Munich or a neighboring city.

Day 03
Engelberg

Munich - Mt. Titlis - Lucerne

Hotel: Hotel Arcade or similar

After breakfast we'll take the mountain roads farther into Switzerland, slowly winding our way up to the snow-capped giants of the Alps. Once in Engelberg, we'll take the gondola 45 minutes up to Mount Titlis, 10,623 feet above sea level.
  
We'll go inside a glacier cave and stroll across Titlis Cliff Walk, Europe's highest suspension bridge. You may opt to have your lunch at one of the several dining establishments at the peak (own expense).
  
Afterwards we'll drive to picturesque Lucerne to see the Lion Monument and venture into the narrow alleyways to find the perfect souvenir. 

Visiting Attractions

  • Mount Titlis Mount Titlis
  • Swiss Alps Swiss Alps
Day 04
Venice

Lucerne - Milan - Venice

Hotel: Campanile Venice-Mestre or similar

After breakfast, we'll head south to the design and couture-conscious city of Milan. On our tour of the city you will see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest shopping arcade in the world; the legendary opera house La Scala; the storied Sforza Castle; and the ostentatious Gothic of Milan Cathedral.

Overnight in Venice or a nearby city.
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Sforza Castle Sforza Castle
  • Milan Cathedral Milan Cathedral
Day 05
Venice

Venice - Rome

Hotel: LH Hotel Excel Roma Montemario / IH Hotel Roma Z3 or similar

After breakfast, we'll take you through this fascinating city of ornate palaces, lyrical waterways, captivating churches and impressive architecture. In San Marco Square you'll see the Basilica di San Marco, one of the best examples of Byzantine architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the old prison to the interrogation rooms in Doge's Palace.

Afterwards, you'll get a chance to see some traditional Venetian craftwork at a demonstration by Murano glassblowers. An optional shared gondola ride on the Grand Canal will put the finishing touch on a glorious day in Venice. Accommodations in the evening will either be in Rome or a neighboring city.
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Grand Canal Grand Canal
  • St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Square
  • Bridge of Sighs Bridge of Sighs
Day 06
Rome

Rome - Vatican City - Arezzo

Hotel: A Point Arezzo Park Hotel / Antica Tabaccaia Resort or similar

Your day in Rome starts with a visit to the smallest country in the world, The Vatican City, which lies at the heart of the Italian capital. Here you'll marvel at St Peter's Basilica, home to Pope Francis and arguably the most significant site in Christianity. The exquisitely beautiful Basilica has been present here for almost 1,700 years and contains a bewildering collection of paintings, frescoes and design crafted by some of humanity's most famous artists, which you can explore. Alternatively, you can choose to add on the optional Sistine Chapel tour to view Michelangelo's famous painted ceiling.

Next you will visit famous sights of Rome; the Colosseum, built in AD 72. History comes to life as you imagine yourself witnessing gladiatorial combat inside the spectacular Amphitheatre. After the Colosseum, get up close to the nearby Arch of Constantine, which dates back to the fourth century AD. To complete our visit to Rome we will visit the magnificent Reunification Memorial Hall, the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, which was built to honour King Victor Emmanuel II who unified Italy. In the afternoon we'll depart for Florence, known as the cradle of culture.

 

Visiting Attractions

  • Spanish Steps Spanish Steps
  • St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Basilica
  • Colosseum Colosseum
Day 07
Florence

Arezzo - Florence - Pisa - Genoa nearby city

Hotel: Idea Plus Hotel Savona / Aregai Marina Hotel & Residence or similar

On this day you will be introduced to the sights and sounds of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. We'll head up to the Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic view of Florence, then to a local workshop to see how Florence's fine leather goods are made.

Afterwards, we'll set out on foot to the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River, the Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Uffizi, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world. At Pisa, our last stop of the day, you will be free to wander; be sure to have your camera ready when you enter the Square of Miracles and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa Cathedral and Baptistery come into full view.

We finish our evening by continuing on to Genoa nearby city for an overnight stay.
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Pisa Cathedral Pisa Cathedral
  • Pisa Baptistery Pisa Baptistery
Day 08
Monaco

Genoa nearby city - Monaco - Nice - Cannes - Avignon nearby city

Hotel: Brit Hotel Avignon / Campanile Avignon Sud-Montfavet la Cristole or similar

A breathtaking drive along one of the most sublime stretches of Mediterranean coastline awaits as we say goodbye to Italy and hello to Monaco.

Our walking tour will take us first to the Prince's Palace of Monaco, then on to the Courthouse, the Oceanographic Museum and Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the resting place of Grace Kelly. We'll then travel to the Fragonard Perfume Factory to learn about the perfume-making process. At the end of the guided tour you will be able to purchase one of the fragrances for yourself. Next we'll visit Nice for a sampling of the scrumptious local cuisine.

We'll stop over in Cannes to see the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, host of the city's annual international film festival, and then make our way to Avignon nearby city to check in to the hotel.
 

Visiting Attractions

  • Prince's Palace of Monaco Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Fragonard Perfume Factory, Grasse Fragonard Perfume Factory, Grasse
  • Palais des Festivals Palais des Festivals
Day 09
Paris

Avignon nearby city - Paris

Take a well-earned rest today as you sit back and enjoy the rustic charm of the French countryside on our journey north to Paris.
 

Tips:
The tour service ends with drop-off in Paris Place d'Italie at around 6:30pm.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D1 Schonbrunn Palace EUR 27.00/32.00/person (EUR 15.00 for under 18, free for under 6) [Thursday] Visit the 1,441-rooms in the Habsburger Baroque Palace.
D1 Vienna Waltz Concert with Transfers EUR 84.00/Person Experience the beautiful tradition of the waltz while in Europe.
D3 Mount Titlis Cable Car EUR 100.00/Adult; EUR 50.00/Child (6-16) The world's first revolving gondola over Mount Titlis.
D4 Black Sauce Spaghetti Menu EUR 20.00/person
D4 Venice City Entrance Tax + Boat trip + Overnight City Tax + Venice local guide EUR 25.00/Person This is a mandatory fee collected on site by the tour leader.
D5 Venice Gondola Ride EUR 40.00/Person Explore the hidden Venice and its web of canals. 5 persons per gondola.
D5 Grand Canal EUR 30.00/Person Based on 12 persons per boat
D6 Sistine Chapel Tour EUR 45.00/Person Skip the queue with local guide; also includes the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica
D6 Vatican Museum + Sistine Chapel + St Peter’s Basilica EUR 70.00/Person Skip-the-line entry ticket, guided tour and reservation fee, min 25 pax.
D6 Rome walking tour EUR 40.00/Person In-depth walking Audio tour to Piazza Navona and Pantheon (duration: 2.5 -3 hrs)
D7 Firentino Steak Menu EUR 35.00/Person Includes homemade pasta, 250g Fiorentina steak, dessert and wine.
D7 Florence City Entrance Tax + Overnight City Tax EUR 15.00/Person This is a mandatory fee collected on site by the tour leader.
D7 Pisa City Entrance Tax EUR 5.00/Person This is a mandatory fee collected on site by the tour leader.
D8 Monaco City Entrance Tax EUR 5.00/Person This is a mandatory fee collected on site by the tour leader.
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

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08:30AM Budapest KeletiPalyaudvar Railway Station

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Kerepesiút 2-4,1087 Budapest

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 8-night hotel accommodations
    • Breakfast (coffee or tea, juice and bread)
    • Ground transportation in air-conditioned motorcoach
    • Professional tour guide

Package Excludes

    • Mandatory Service Fee for tour guide/bus driver: EUR 10.00/day/guest (Cash Only)
    • Mandatory City Taxes and Fees (payable upon entry):
      - Venice City Entrance + Boat Trip + Overnight City Tax + Venice Local Guide: EUR 25.00
      - Florence City Entrance + Overnight City Tax: EUR 15.00
      - Rome City Entrance + Overnight City Tax: EUR 10.00
      - Pisa City Entrance: EUR 5.00
      - Vienna entrance tax: EUR 5.00/guest
      - Monaco City Entrance: EUR 5.00
    • Airfare
    • Airport pick-up, drop-off
    • All personal expenses
    • Lunch and dinner
    • Optional tours (prices and availability subject to change):

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials):
      - 18 Days or more prior to departure date:  10% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 17 - 10 Days prior to departure date: 50% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 9 Days or less prior to departure date: 100% of the tour fee as penalty.
    • Cancellation Policy (With complimentary VISA support materials):
      If you need to apply for a visa to come to Europe, we can provide the necessary ducomentation. We cannot ensure that visa approval is guaranteed from any consulate.
      * If the visa refusal letter from the consulate can be provided:
      - 18 Days or more prior departure date, 5% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 17 Days or less prior departure date, Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials) applies.
      * If cancellation is made due to personal reason:
      - 48 Days or more prior departure date, EUR85/order as penalty;
      - 47 - 18 Days prior to departure date, 30% of the tour fee as penalty;
      - 17 Days or less prior departure date, Cancellation Policy (Without complimentary VISA support materials) applies.
      The hotel list provided in the visa documentation is subiect to change.
    • Please prepare enough Euros. You are recommended to exchange the Euros 1-2 weeks before the departure date at your local bank. It is not that convenient and cost-efficient for the exchange at destincation's ATMs, airports or railway stations due to the exchange rate.
    • There might be some adjustment on tour per the actual situation, due to the COVID-19, please understand.
  • Please Note:
    1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
    2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS, NATIONAL PARK PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

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* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Child applies when child of 2-11 years stays as the 3rd person in one standard hotel room.
* Children younger than 2 years of age travel for free, provided they do not occupy a seat on the bus, or a bed in the room.
* Tour prices are based on Euros (EUR) and converted into US dollars (USD). Constant fluctuations in the exchange rate cause prices to change on a regular basis. You will be charged the price based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. All transactions are final. We do not offer discounts or compensation to those citing lower prices at a later date. Bookings will be subject to penalties when modified or cancelled.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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