12D9N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS Enchanting Schonbrunn Palace

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1 12D9N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS Enchanting Schonbrunn Palace Sales period: Oct Jun 2018 Travel period: Nov Jun 2018 fr. SGD 2488 HIGHLIGHTS TOUR CODE: EU12E GERMANY BERLIN Berlin Wall Bradenburg Gate Checkpoint Charlie Reichstag Building Tiergarten DRESDEN

2 Pork knuckle lunch CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE Prague Castle St Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Wenceslas Square Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge POLAND KRAKOW Auschwitz Concentration Camp Jewish quarter Courtyard of the Royal Castle Wawel Hill Church of Virgin Mary Jaqiellonian University HUNGARY BUDAPEST Hungarian folklore dinner Castle District Heroes Square Fisherman s Bastion Gellert Hill AUSTRIA VIENNA Ringstrasse Opera House Hofburg Parliament Building Town Hall Burgtheater Schonbrunn Palace SALZBURG Mirabell Palace Residence Square Mozart Square Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s birthplace 6 Nights Stay comfortably in Prague, Krakow & Budapest Relive your Favourite Sound of Hungarian Folklore Dinner & German Pork Knuckle Lunch

3 Music Scenes while in Salzburg DAY 1 SINGAPORE BERLIN Meals on Board Head off to Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Berlin, the capital of Germany. DAY 2 BERLIN Meals on Board/Lunch Upon arrival, embark on a tour of beguiling Berlin, one of the trendiest and most cosmopolitan capitals in the world that is also steeped in a wealth of history and culture. Kick off the day by witnessing the iconic Berlin Wall at East Side Gallery, an open-air museum with a section of the wall covered by approximately 106 paintings from all over the world as a testament to freedom. Continue experiencing the magical grip of Berlin as you tour historic monuments, such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Reichstag building which was built in the 19th century in Italian Renaissance style and comprises a redesigned glass dome. In the middle of the city, you will see Victory Column in Tiergarten, the famous park where many Berliners chew the fat and spend their time. DAY 3 BERLIN DRESDEN PRAGUE Breakfast/German Pork Knuckle Lunch/Dinner After breakfast, travel to Dresden, long regarded as the most beautiful city in Germany. Dresden is located on the left bank of Elbe River at a graceful river bend. Despite the devastating bombing campaign of World War II, the old part of the city has since been restored and regained its beauty. Tuck into a scrumptious German pork knuckle lunch before you continue your journey to Prague, the capital, administrative, cultural, business and industrial centre of Czech Republic. Built along Vltava River, the longest river in Czech Republic, Prague is also one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe.

4 DAY 4 PRAGUE Begin your morning in Prague on a majestic note with a visit to Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world, St Vitus Cathedral, the biggest and most important church in the country, Golden Lane and famous Wenceslas Square, which is the hub of cultural, social and business activities in Prague. Not to be missed is Astronomical Clock, where a crowd gathers at the start of every hour to admire the procession of the Apostles and other allegorical figures. Take a stroll on Charles Bridge, the symbol of the city of Prague, and admire the Baroque statues that flank both sides of the bridge. After lunch, spend your day at leisure to discover the many more charms of Prague. DAY 5 PRAGUE KRAKOW Journey into Poland and take in the old-world charm of Krakow. It is a multifaceted city where you will be able to witness for yourself a mix of old and new with wonderfully preserved old towns and increasingly modern city streets side by side. DAY 6 KRAKOW Breakfast/Lunch Today, travel to the west of Krakow in southern Poland to visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp, which serves as a chilling reminder of the Holocaust during World War II. Thereafter, return to Krakow to continue your sightseeing tour that includes the tallest structures on Krakow's skyline, the spires of old churches. Historical buildings, museums and churches also flank the main Market Square. One of your photo stops will be the Jewish quarter, where the movie Schindler s List was filmed. You will also get to visit the courtyard of the Royal Castle at Wawel Hill. At Church of Virgin Mary, hear a trumpeter play from the tower window on the hour and immerse yourself in the area s awe-inspiring Gothic architecture. If time permits, visit Jagiellonian University, one of the first universities in Europe. DAY 7 KRAKOW SLOVAKIA BUDAPEST Breakfast/Hungarian Folklore Dinner Travel across the Tatra region to Slovakia for a short stop before heading to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. You will discover that Hungarian art and architecture are a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau influences. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore dinner. DAY 8 BUDAPEST

5 Breakfast/Lunch This morning, explore Budapest, the administrative, business and cultural centre of Hungary. The Castle District is the premier destination for visitors and contains some of Budapest's most important monuments and museums. The main sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pest include Heroes Square, a magnificent reminder of Hungary s influence in the celebrated Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fisherman s Bastion and Gellert Hill, all of which offer panoramic views of the city. After lunch, you can spend your time at leisure or take a stroll along Danube River, which pulses through the heart of Central and Eastern Europe. DAY 9 BUDAPEST VIENNA After crossing the border into Austria, arrive in the beautiful city of Vienna otherwise known as Wien. Embark on a city tour to view significant landmarks from Ringstrasse to Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament Building, Town Hall and Burgtheater. The Burgtheater was largely destroyed in a bombing raid in 1945 and one month later, on April 12, 1945, it was further damaged by a fire of unknown origin. Thereafter, head to a major Viennese attraction, Schonbrunn Palace. Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Austria's most visited attraction. This Baroque synthesis of different arts, consisting of a palace and gardens, has been in the possession of the Habsburgs for centuries, and has been restored to its original condition. Note Overnight accommodation may not be in Vienna during festive and peak tourist seasons. DAY 10 VIENNA SALZBURG This morning, continue to Salzburg, the hometown of Mozart. Enjoy the expansive view of the breathtaking countryside where well-loved musical, The Sound of Music, was based on. Discover this delightful musical city at your leisure and rejoice in sights like Mirabell Palace, Residence Square, Mozart Square and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s birthplace at No.9 Getreidegasse Street. You may also opt to visit Mozart Museum at your own expense, or go shopping for souvenirs. DAY 11 SALZBURG SINGAPORE Breakfast/Meals on Board) If time permits, of course there is always last-minute shopping before bidding Auf Wiedersehen to Austria as you transfer to the airport for your flight home. DAY 12 ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE

6 REMARKS 1. If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. 2. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned. 3. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.