Central Europe Symphony MUNICH SALZBURG VIENNA PRAGUE

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1 Central Europe Symphony MUNICH SALZBURG VIENNA PRAGUE by

2 DAILY PROGRAMME DAY 1 Munich Arrival at Munich Airport Airport pick up with private chauffeured vehicle (minivan or minibus according to participants number) by English speaking driver and transfer to the hotel Check in at hotel and rest of the day free for leisure Dinner at hotel or in a restaurant in the city center. DAY 2 Munich Breakfast at the hotel Half day sightseeing tour of Munich (approx. 3 hours) (incl. Licensed English speaking guide and A/C comfort coach at disposal) Orientation tour and Munich s Historic Town Walk covering Marienplatz - Asam's Church - St. Peter s Church - Viktualienmarkt - Alter Hof - Dallmayr - Hofbräuhaus - Cathedral Residence (just from outside) Odeonsplatz. Paths into the past and future. An entertaining and not just historical tour. Free time for lunch (not included) and shopping. At guest in Nymphenburg Castle for a unique visit: Tales of the Chambermaid (approx. 2 hours) (performing English speaking guide, Nymphenburg Castle ticket and A/C comfort coach at disposal) You will get first-hand information in fact chambermaid Marie Louise or valet Franzl take advantage of the absence of their lords to give you a private tour of the castle. They get het up about the many intrigues and ethuse about the eating habits and ceremonies at the court. The ladies will learn how to do the formal curtsy while the men will learn how to take a courtly bow POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 2

3 Dinner at hotel or in a restaurant in the city center. DAY 3 Munich Innsbruck - Salzburg Breakfast at the hotel and check-out After breakfast departure from hotel by private minivan or minibus for transfer to Salzburg. Transfer Munich-Salzburg via Innsbruck (approx. 5 hours drive, 350 Km) After about 1 hour: coffee stop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) nice winter and summer Alpine resort After another hour s drive, at lunchtime, we then reach Innsbruck (Austria). Alpine-urban, sporty, dynamic and cosmopolitan yet charming, strong and traditional Innsbruck is a city with exceptional appeal: city adventures and mountain encounters; cultural treasures and natural wonders. Some free time to unwind and have a snack or lunch at own convenience (not included). Walking tour of Innsbruck s city center (approx. 2 hrs) How about a walk through the medieval city centre? While you follow in the footsteps of great princes and baroque monarchs you can learn more about the eventful history of Innsbruck, and amusing anecdotes bring the past to life. Discover the hidden pleasures of the old town and experience some of the highlights of Innsbruck's history with an experienced and amusing tour guide: you have a daily opportunity to do so a 2:00 pm! After a short drive (approx. 20 min) we reach Swarovski Crystal Works Reopened in 2015, the Home of the Giant with its extended worlds of art and culture, entertainment and shopping, now inspires with a new poetic garden, which features a unique Crystal Cloud made from 800,000 hand-mounted and enchanted floating crystals, a play tower and innovative play-scape for children of all ages POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 3

4 In 2017 the annual Local meets Global summer hosts India: the diverse program of events between July 1 and August 31, includes performances and culinary delights. Arrival at hotel in Salzburg and check-in Some time to relax and unwind Dinner at hotel or in a restaurant in the city center (*) DAY 4 - Salzburg Breakfast at the hotel Salzburger Festspiele (Music Festival, 21 July 30 August 2017) In a city that has preserved its baroque architecture in almost perfect condition and therefore is a breathtaking backdrop in itself, the Salzburg Festival presents performances of opera, plays and concerts of the highest artistic standards over a period of five to six weeks each summer. Immerse yourself in this engaging and dramatic atmosphere: the concert locations themselves radiate a unique allure Attendance of 1 matinée and 1 evening concert OR 2 matinées. ** According to travel dates, number of participants and ticket availability ** Sound of Music guided tour (approx. 2 hours) Meet your licensed English speaking guide for a walking tour of the city and the discovery of most Sound of Music settings - Mirabell castle & garden, Leopoldskron castle, Hellbrun Castle, Nonnberg Abbey DAY 5 Salzburg - Vienna Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna via Bad Ischl (approx. 5 hours drive, 430 Km) After about 3 hours: some photo stops will arranged in the Sound of Music lake area on the way from Vienna to Salzburg: Mondsee, Wolfgangsee, Fuschlsee. A short stop can be made at St. Gilgen at lake Wolfgang (guide for the transfer on request) POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 4

5 Continue the journey to Vienna Arrival at hotel in Vienna and check-in Some time to relax and unwind Dinner at hotel or in a restaurant in the city center. DAY 6 Vienna Breakfast at the hotel Half day sightseeing tour of VIENNA with walking tour of Schoenbrunn Palace (approx. 4 hours) (incl. licensed English speaking guide, Schoenbrunn Palace ticket and A/C comfort minivan or minibus at disposal). This tour will give your guests an overall impression of the most significant historical sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse we show numerous grand buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts with its world famous art treasures of the Habsburgs and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the MuseumsQuartier, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. We drive past the Belvedere Palace which houses the largest and most previous Gustav Klimt collection in the world. And finally comes the highlight of this tour: the visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresia. Mozarthaus Mozarthaus presents the work and life of one of Austria's most famous citizens - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Located in the heart of Vienna, just around the corner of St. Stephan's Cathedral, Mozart composed several masterpieces and enjoyed living in grand style. Mozarthaus at Domgasse number 5 is the only former Mozart apartment in Vienna that still exists today POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 5

6 House of Music Take yourself on a musical journey in Vienna's singular Museum of Sound in the historical palace of Archduke Karl in the old city center. Observe the great composers, look over their shoulders as they work, confront the greatest musicians of our time, and look at the musical future of computer music. Six floors invite you into the world of the sound and noise phenomena. Music is not only for listening to: in the House of Music, you can also see, feel and even create the sounds and noises yourself. Computer installations are your tour guides. Johann Strauss & Mozart Concert & Dinner - Weiner Kursalon In the very place where Johann Strauss himself used to direct his orchestra from the position of first violin, the absolute essence of Vienna's classical music can once again be heard daily. The Salonorchester Alt Wien, one of the best-known interpreters of classical Viennese music, presents and evening full of Viennese charm with the lilting sound of waltzes, polkas, arias and duets, as well as operetta and piano concerto melodies. Accompanied by excellent opera vocalists and enchanting ballet soloists, Vienna's classical music reveals itself as a living firework display for all the senses. 18:00 hrs 3-course dinner (excl. beverages) at restaurant Johann 20:15 hrs concert at Lanner Hall of Wiener Kursalon DAY 7 Vienna - Prague Breakfast at the hotel and check-out After breakfast departure from hotel by A/C comfort coach for transfer to Prague. Transfer Vienna - Prague (approx. 4,5 hours drive, 350 Km) After about 2 hours: lunch stop in Brno (Czech Republic) a thousand-year-old university town and the second largest city of the Czech Republic. alternatively After about 1,5 hours: lunch stop in Lednice (Czech Republic); one of the most beautiful complexes in the English Neo-Gothic style in the whole of Europe. (Lunch at own s convenience, not included) POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 6

7 Brno Lednice Arrival at hotel in Vienna and check-in Some time to relax and unwind Dinner at hotel or in a restaurant in the city center. DAY 8 Prague Breakfast at the hotel Half day sightseeing tour of PRAGUE with walking tour of Prague Castle (approx. 4 hours) (incl. licensed English speaking guides, Prague Castle ticket and A/C comfort minvan or minibus at disposal) Our experienced guide and our coach will take your guests to the Prague Castle, starting their exclusive history journey. They will walk through the courtyards of the former royal residence of Czech rulers and visit the Old Royal palace and the Cathedral of St. Vitus (inside visit s). Further they will walk through the romantic Nerudova street to the famous Charles Bridge and from here to the Old Town with the Old Town Square and Hall and heart of the contemporary Prague. Free time for lunch (not included) and shopping Boat ride on Vltava river (approx. 1 hour) Tour of the Rudolfinum (Prague opera house) Would you like a behind-the-scenes look at the building and learn something about its history and about its present-day operations? Let s take a tour through the Rudolfinum with an employee of the Czech Philharmonic as your guide. We will lead you through the Ceremony Hall, and you will get to see the Conductor s Lounge and the Presidential Lounge, the Dvořák Hall and the Suk Hall, and if the weather is good, we will even go on the roof, which offers one of the loveliest views of Prague. Dinner at hotel or in a restaurant in the city center POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 7

8 DAY 9 Tuesday 30 th May Breakfast at the hotel and check-out [OPTIONAL visit program according to flight departure time and group interest can be arranged] Transfer from hotel to Prague airport to board your intercontinental flight back to India ********************************* Inclusions: 8 overnights in central 4-star Hotels, including buffet breakfast; Wi-Fi and wired Internet are available free of charge; 7 dinners as stated to the itinerary (always with vegetarian option); a combination from local dinners at hotels (3 course menu) and Indian dinners (no beverages included); Private A/C comfort minivan or minibus as stated to the itinerary (including transfer from airport to hotel in Munich and from hotel to airport in Prague); max 9 hours of driving, max 12 hours service (according to EU safety regulations); Licensed English speaking guides as stated to the itinerary (Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Vienna Prague); Entrance fees to sites included in the itinerary (Nymphenburg in Munich, Schoenbrunn Castle in Vienna, Prague Castle, Vltava Cruise and Rudolfinum in Prague); 2 tickets for Salzburg Festspiele concerts (according to group size and availability) Johann Strauss & Mozart Concert & Dinner in Vienna Special insider tips for shopping, dining and visits during time at leisure; OPTIONAL VISITS AND EXPERIENCES MUNICH Viktualienmarkt gourmet tour Olympia Park visit (railway roundtrip, guided tour and tower) Allianz Arena tour BMW World, Museum and plant guided tour in English (approx. 3hrs) POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 8

9 GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN Visit of Ludwig II s Neuschwanstein Castle Ascent to Zugspitze, Germany s highest peak on the border to Austria and astounding views on Swiss and Italian Alps INNSBRUCK Cable car ascent to Mount Patscherkofel: hiking and Alpine botanic garden visit Guided tour at Ambras Castle SALZBURG Salt mines experience Hitler s Eagles Nest visit Ice Caves experience Rafting or Canyoning adrenaline adventure VIENNA Spanish Horse Riding School guided tour (approx. 1 hour) Spanish Horse Riding School Morning Exercises Show Danube River Cruise Belvedere Palace Museum Gustav Klimt s paintings PRAGUE Typical local 3-course dinner with aperitif, drinks and interactive Folklore show Prague Segway tour Prague beer tour Heritage tram ride with live music and farewell drink in Prague (approx. 1 hour; min group size 15 pax) Looking forward to welcoming and assisting you in our homeland: EUROPE! POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE LTD 152 CITY ROAD, KEMP HOUSE, LONDON - EC1V 2NX Company Reg. Nr POLO MARCO EXPERIENCE Ltd LONDON (UK)) 9