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Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Capital Cities of Central Europe

June 11 - 22, 2018

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Three lovely cities—one incredible trip! Join us as we explore the best of old Europe. Here time seems to be suspended in a state of refinement and stately elegance. With three days in each location there is time for special activities in each. Enjoy a dinner cruise in Prague and visit the World Heritage Site of Czesky Krumlov, a 13th-century town in southern Czech Republic. In Vienna, we attend a Mozart concert, then take a scenic boat ride on the legendary Danube River. In Budapest well take a day to visit the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, one of the largest Baroque castles in the world. We've packed a lot in, but also provided plenty of time to explore these cities with your fellow travelers…a sure recipe for a wonderful time.

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B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Monday, 11 Jun 2018: Arrive Prague; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule arrival to Prague, Czech Republic no later than 2:00pm. Group transfers, based on arrival flight times are provided from the airport to the hotel. We will get together at 5:30pm in the hotel lobby for our Welcome Meeting then depart for dinner together to get better acquainted. Overnight Prague - 4 nights

Tuesday, 12 Jun 2018: Walking Tour of Prague; Free Afternoon (B)
A half-day guided city tour will help us discover more than a thousand years of Czech history and see why they call this the city of a hundred spires. We'll visit the amazing St. Vitus' Cathedral, set inside 1000-year old Prague Castle. We'll cross the river to explore the vast cobblestoned expanse of Old Town Square and see the famous mechanized antics of the Astronomical Clock's glockenspiel. This afternoon and evening are free to discover the heart of the city at your own pace. Your Tour Leader will have suggestions for things to see and do.

Wednesday, 13 Jun 2018: Day Trip to Dresden (B,D)
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. Before WWII, it was one of the most developed cities in all of Europe. The entire city center was destroyed by the British and American bombing near the end of the war. Post-war restoration helped the city become the cultural and economic center of eastern Germany. After our tour, we return to Prague and have dinner together.

Thursday, 14 Jun 2018: Day Trip to Cesky Krumlov; Evening Dinner Cruise (B,D)
We will walk through the cobbled streets and arch-covered footpaths, past colorful town houses and centuries-old inns, cafes and shops of Cesky Krumlov followed by a visit to the State Castle Cesky Krumlov. The tour concentrates on the original Castle interiors from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The tour starts at the IIIrd Courtyard of the Castle and ends in the beautiful Rococo Masquerade Hall. Our day concludes with an evening dinner cruise where we enjoy spectacular views of Prague.

Friday, 15 Jun 2018: Free Morning; Train to Vienna (B)
Take some time this morning to visit some of your own choices. Later, we will take a train to Vienna and you will have the evening free to explore on your own or try a Viennese restaurant. Overnight Vienna - 3 nights

Saturday, 16 Jun 2018: Free Day in Vienna (B)
Today is a free day in Vienna. There is so much to see and do you won't have any problems with choices. You Tour Leader will assist with suggestions if you prefer.

Sunday, 17 Jun 2018: Full-Day Guided Vienna City Tour (B,L,D)
Today begins with an early morning visit to Schoenbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg family and home of Maria Theresia. After our visit, we will drive the famous Ring Road, the Ringstrasse, to see the 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, the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the Hofburg (the former Habsburg winter residence), Parliament, City Hall and Burgtheater. We will stop for lunch together enroute. Tonight we will dine together and take in a concert at one of the most exclusive and splendid buildings of Vienna: the Kursalon.

Monday, 18 Jun 2018: Danube Cruise; Bratislava City Tour; Budapest (B)
Today we cruise up the mighty blue Danube from Vienna and explore the Slovak capital of Bratislava. In Bratislava, we'll tour the highlights, including Bratislava Castle, Grassalkovich Palace, Michael’s Gate and more. We will end our day in Budapest. Overnight Budapest - 3 nights

Tuesday, 19 Jun 2018: Budapest City Tour; Free Afternoon (B)
We'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and look out over the famous river that divides Buda from Pest. Following the tour, the remainder of the afternoon is free for you to shop or explore at your own pace. Perhaps you'll want to visit one of the thermal baths for which the city is known.

Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018: Day Trip to Gödöllö and Equestrian Demonstration (B,L)
Today we visit the Royal Palace of Gödöllö, the largest Baroque palace in Hungary and the second largest surfaced palace after Versailles. The Lazar Equestrian Park is located among the rolling hills, allowing breathtaking views of the Domony Valley where everything is beautiful and serene. We will watch a horse demonstration at the park and enjoy a traditional Hungarian lunch at the lodge before returning to Budapest.

Thursday, 21 Jun 2018: Free Day in Budapest; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
Today is a free day in Budapest. There is so much to see and do you won't have any problems with choices. Your Tour Leader will assist with suggestions if you prefer. This evening we will gather one final time for dinner together.

Friday, 22 Jun 2018: Depart Budapest (B)
Schedule your return flight at your convenience. Transfers will be provided based on your departure flight time.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
$3,924.00	$4,968.00	ADD $100.00	Trip Full and Closed

Full Payment due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:
- Small group no larger than 18
- Guided orientation tours of each city
- Enjoy a musical evening out in Vienna
- Ply the waters of the Blue Danube
- Day Trip to Germany
- WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
- Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
- And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...
- All tipping of local guides
- Airport transfers
- Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
- Travel Dollar credits* toward future travel with WTT
(* Travel Dollars are a benefit of WTT membership)

Lodging

Prague: Hotel Century Old Town
Vienna: Mercure Am Konzerthaus
Budapest: NH Budapest City

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

- Breakfast daily
- 2 Lunches
- 5 Dinners at a combination of restaurants and hotels

Selections for the included lunches and dinners will highlight the local cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour with limited selections.

Activity Rating

Is this trip right for you? This trip's minimum requirements require you be able to: 1) manage your own luggage without assistance, 2) keep up with a leisurely group walking pace, possibly over uneven ground and 3) climb stairs.

In addition to the minimum requirements, we will be in train stations that have stairs. You must be able to carry your own suitcase up or down. Porters are generally not available. The specific activities on this tour are rated as follows:
- 75% Easy
- 25% Moderate (You must be able to walk for up-to 3hours at a leisurely pace)
- 0% Strenuous

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet these physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.
Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!
- If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
- Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
- These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

- All shared rooms have 2 beds
- All shared rooms are non-smoking
- Your roommate will be of similar age
- Most solo travelers elect to share a room.
- See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:
When searching for flights for this trip, be sure to search "Multi-city" (on Kayak.com) or "Multiple Destinations" (on Expedia); not one way fares.

- Arrival Airport: PRG - Prague, Czech Republic (Václav Havel Airport)
- Arrival Date: Monday, June 11th. Arrive no later than 2:00pm.
- Arrival Transfer: Group transfers included. Details will be provided in your Final Travel Instructions.

- Departure Airport: BUD - Budapest, Hungary (Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport)
- Departure Date: Friday, June 22nd. Depart at your convenience.
- Departure Transfer: Group transfers provided based on flight departure times.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour start date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

- The room (standard check-in times apply)
- Breakfast the following morning
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$181.00 Roomshare $304.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

- Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

Important Payment Dates:
- At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
- Wednesday, 13 Dec 2017: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
- Saturday, 3 Mar 2018: Payment in full.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understand WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in case you find the need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

- Airfare or other transportation from your home and return to your home,
- Meals or activities not specified in the itinerary
- Any personal expenses
- Any gratuities for WTT Tour Leader
- Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

- Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.

Packing Suggestions

In general this time of year, the temperature during the day is in the mid‐70s to low 80s, with nighttime lows in the 50s.

For This Trip You’ll Need—

As part of this tour, we experience an evening of dinner and a concert where you will want to dress up.

You May Also Want—

Lightweight jacket/sweater for cool mornings and evenings or the unusually brisk day.
Inexpensive rain poncho, just in case!
Swimsuit—the hotels have saunas.
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Leave your hairdryer home.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by a) the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use, b) the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance and c) the restrictions imposed by other forms of transportation such as trains and boats.

It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
We strongly recommend you bring only one suitcase, plus 1 carry-on, which will make it easier to manage your belongings.
You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient.
You must be able to get on and off trains with your belongings without assistance. You will not have time to search for a porter. Your luggage will most likely be stored overhead on the train to Vienna and on the boat to Bratislava. Be sure you can lift and manage your luggage without assistance.
Steps exist at most hotel entrances. On occasion the coach must unload passengers and luggage some distance from the hotel entrance.
If you are planning on shopping, have larger items shipped directly to your home. For smaller items you want to carry home, bring a small nylon zippered bag packed in your suitcase to accommodate these purchases.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of every WTT tour. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 3-6 miles over the course of a day. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance. On this trip, we engage in multiple walking tours over cobble-stoned streets and potentially uneven surfaces.

Health Recommendations

The standards for health and hygiene in Prague, Vienna and Budapest are all excellent. You should practice the same hygiene rules as here in the US. While there are no specific vaccine requirements, you should be up-to-date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Please discuss any vaccine or health concerns with your healthcare provider.

Phone & Internet

Only you can determine your need to stay in contact while traveling. Internet access is available in most hotels, sometimes for a fee.

Before departing, ask you cell phone service provider about adding international calling and data features. Texting internationally is often less expensive than placing a call.
The Czech Republic’s country code is +420. Austria’s country code is +43. Hungary’s country code is +36.
If dialing from a US land-line to any of the 3 cities, dial 011 + the country code + phone number.
If dialing from a US cell phone to an international number, precede the country code with the “+” key.
Learn how to make an international call BEFORE you leave. Check out the web site www.HowtoCallAbroad.com.

Electricity

Outlets are 220 volts, 50 cycles with two-prong outlets that accept round prongs. You may need to purchase a universal adapter which supports a wide variety of sockets/plugs. Most of today's electronics (laptops, phone chargers, etc.) are multi-voltage and will work worldwide automatically, without a transformer. Consult your owner's manual for further details.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; they are found in most towns and cities, as well as airport locations. You must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use the ATMs.
Prague’s official currency is the Czech Koruna, Austria's official currency is the Euro, and Budapest’s official currency is the Forints. You can access the different currencies thru currency exchange stations and ATMs.
Exchange $100 or so into local local currency so you have cash upon arrival.

Tipping

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf.

You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
There are tipping similarities in all cities. Restaurants typically include a service charge, however if you have great service a 10% tip is appreciated. Hotels typically include a service charge as well but a tip of $1 to $2 per bag is appreciated and $15 for excellent concierge service. If you visit a spa in any of these cities, plan for a 5 - 10% tip.
It is typical to tip a taxi driver 10% in Vienna and Budapest but not in Prague, where it is unusual to tip a taxi driver.
You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day.

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