Imperial Europe
Imperial Europe
Tour Overview
The towering spires of Imperial Europe may seem to touch the sky, but you’ll want to keep your feet on the ground so you don’t miss any of the many travel highlights and heart-warming surprises delivered on your visits to Prague, Salzburg, Budapest and Vienna.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg
- Discover Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava and Gyor
- View the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna
- See Melk Abbey
Make Travel Matter®
Prague: Join Jindriška Hinge for a fun workshop on beekeeping and the rooftop bee projects in Prague. Explore bee foraging habitats, learn about bee-flower relationships, honey bee products, and the impact of climate change on bee health. Discover how these pollinators influence this magical city while enjoying herbal tea with honey from rooftop bees. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Be My Guest
Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and the story of their winery that dates back to the 19th century.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Munich
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Westpark
Meals Included: Dinner
The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travellers and your Travel Director this afternoon on an orientation tour, and spend some free time immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Bavarian capital. View the Marienplatz, the centre of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before enjoying dinner together to kick-start your journey.
...more ...less
Day 2: Journey To Medieval Regensburg And Prague
Location: Munich, Regensburg, Prague
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoilt medieval gem. Cross the Czech border and head to Prague, your home for the next two nights. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - an educational lecture with a local bee expert. You’ll have the evening to spend your way. Consider joining an Optional Experience to explore beautiful Prague by night with a Local Specialist
Day 3: Discover Colourful Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Delve into centuries of history as you join a Local Specialist for a guided sightseeing tour of Prague. View the impressive Gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle, then cross the river on your walking tour to the Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savour the delicious flavours of Trdelník in the Old Town Square, pay tribute to the saints that line the Charles Bridge or consider a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava.
Day 4: Onwards To Slovak Bratislava And Budapest
Location: Prague, Bratislava, Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Danube
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the lush landscapes of Moravia and stop in Bratislava to admire its eclectic Gothic, Baroque and Art Deco architecture. Continue across the Hungarian border before arriving in Budapest, the 'Paris of the East'.
Day 5: Explore Riverside Budapest Make Travel Matter Connect With Locals
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Danube
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Admire the iconic and unexpected highlights of Budapest on a guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the famous Chain Bridge which connects the two ancient settlements that straddle the Danube, and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. Here, you can enjoy superb views across the Danube below to the imposing Parliament building. Spend the rest of the day at leisure before joining the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner at our Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals and hear the story of their winery.
Day 6: Venture To Vienna
Location: Budapest, Győr, Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn South
Meals Included: Breakfast
A leisurely start to your morning could see you joining an Optional Experience guided tour of the magnificent Parliament Building. Cross the hilly landscapes of Transdanubia stopping in Győr to soak up its baroque atmosphere. Arrive in Vienna for an evening at leisure to indulge in the captivating melodies, art and architecture of a city that was once home to famous composers.
Day 7: See The Sights Of Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn South
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the imperial splendour of Vienna during your guided sightseeing tour of Vienna with a Local Specialist. Admire Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Habsburg Dynasty, the grand State Opera House and Ringstrasse, a beautiful sweeping boulevard built in the 19th-century to replace the city walls. Then, see the ornate colourful roof of St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most beloved icons. Maybe, visit the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace with its tranquil gardens or enjoy Vienna's musical talents at one of the performances for which the city is famous.
Day 8: Off To Picturesque Salzburg
Location: Vienna, Salzburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Arcotel Castellani
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
En route to Salzburg, we see the impressive Benedictine Melk Abbey perched on a rocky outcrop above the Danube and learn about its royal connections. Arriving in Salzburg, we embark on a leisurely walking tour of its Old Town with a Local Specialist. Dine in your hotel this evening.
Day 9: Return To Munich
Location: Salzburg, Munich
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leave Austria behind, bound for the Bavarian Capital, Munich. This evening, we celebrate an unforgettable journey through some of Europe's most memorable cities during dinner with your travel companions and Travel Director.
Day 10: Farewell Munich
Location: Munich
Meals Included: Breakfast
For now, it's time to say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.
What's Included
-
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
-
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
-
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
What's Not Included
Insurance
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Dining Summary
4 Dinner (D)9 Breakfast (B)
Check out our Q&As
-
What countries will the Imperial Europe tour visit?
The Imperial Europe tour will visit Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia.
-
What are some highlights of the tour?
Some highlights of the tour include exploring Prague, Budapest, Vienna, and Salzburg with a Local Specialist, discovering Munich, Regensburg, Bratislava, and Győr, viewing the Marienplatz in Munich, St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, and the Imperial Boulevards of Vienna, and seeing Melk Abbey. ...more ...less
-
What type of transportation will be used during the tour?
The tour will use a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).
-
What type of accommodation can be expected?
The tour includes cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
-
Are there any inclusions in the tour?
Inclusions in the tour are an expert Travel Director and professional Driver, cherry-picked hotels, all porterage and restaurant gratuities, all hotel tips, charges and local taxes, breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals, must-see sightseeing and surprise extras, audio headsets for flexible sightseeing, and optional experiences and free time. ...more ...less
-
What are the exclusions?
The main exclusion mentioned is insurance.
-
What is the starting location of the tour?
The tour starts in Munich, Germany.
-
What is the ending location of the tour?
The tour ends in Munich, Germany.
-
What are the pick-up and drop-off times?
Pick-up times are at 10:00 and 13:00, and drop-off times are at 07:00 and 09:00.
-
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
Reviews of this operator
1 Select your preferred date
2025 Apr
2025 May
2025 Jun
2025 Jul
2025 Aug
2025 Sep
2025 Oct
2025 Nov
2025 Dec
2025 Jan
2026 Feb
2026 Mar
2026 Apr
2026 May
2026 Jun
2026 Jul
2026 Aug
2026 Sep
2026 Oct
2026
Friday - Sunday
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025Friday - Sunday
Mar 28, 2025 - Apr 06, 2025Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
-
Terms and Conditions
Enquire for huge savings
Rated 5* on Trust Pilot & ABTA Protected.
Imperial Europe
10 Days Starting and ending in Munich
Visiting: Munich, Regensburg, Prague, Bratislava, Budapest, Győr, Vienna, Salzburg