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2008 Adventures by Disney Austria and Czech Republic - Imperial Cities
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Stroll through ornate palaces, explore enchanting medieval villages and walk along the cobblestone streets that inspired Mozart. Share a storybook tale with your family when you visit the cultural treasures of Vienna, Salzburg, and Prague.
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- Imperial palace of Schonbrunn
- Medieval village of Durnstein
- Cruise the Danube River
- Charles Bridge in Prague
- Welcome dinner at the Vienna Zoo
- Behind the scenes peek at a marionette show
- Viennese strudel demonstration
- Lunch at a Tyrolean farm house
- Private Renaissance Fair with jousting and singing minstrels
- Trick fountains of Hellbrunn Castle
- Carriage and pony rides at Festschloss Hoff
- Play dress up in historic costumes
- Junior Adventurer's dinner in Salzburg
- Disney movie night
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Travel Dates (8 Days/7 Nights)
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Value Season
- May 08, 2008 - May 15, 2008
- May 12, 2008 - May 19, 2008
- May 25, 2008 - Jun 01, 2008
- Jun 04, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008
- Aug 28, 2008 - Sep 04, 2008
- Sep 03, 2008 - Sep 10, 2008
- Sep 20, 2008 - Sep 27, 2008
- Oct 01, 2008 - Oct 08, 2008
Standard Season
- Jul 01, 2008 - Jul 08, 2008
- Jul 10, 2008 - Jul 17, 2008
- Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008
- Jul 20, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008
- Jul 27, 2008 - Aug 03, 2008
- Jul 31, 2008 - Aug 07, 2008
- Aug 07, 2008 - Aug 14, 2008
- Aug 10, 2008 - Aug 17, 2008
- Aug 17, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008
- Aug 21, 2008 - Aug 28, 2008
Day One: Vienna
Arrive in Vienna
After you pick up your luggage and pass through customs, an Adventures by Disney representative will meet you in the
customs/exit area and will direct you to your transportation to the Vienna Marriott Hotel*. Relax as a driver assists with
your luggage and whisks your family away to the hotel.
The Vienna Marriott Hotel*
Unwind from your journey as your Adventure Guides check you into this lovely hotel. Conveniently located near the city's
historic core, this hotel will be your home in the heart of Vienna. Visit the Adventures by Disney hospitality desk for
suggestions from your Adventure Guides on local sights.
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Tonight, meet the other families that will share the adventure. Enjoy a combination of international and authentic Austrian
cuisine and get ready for your adventure exploring the imperial treasures of Europe!
Meal Included: Dinner
* Some departure dates at Hotel Intercontinental Vienna.
Day Two: Vienna
Schonbrunn Palace
Discover the regal grandeur of Schonbrunn Palace. While adults explore monuments and architectural treasures built by
the legendary Hapsburg dynasty, Junior Adventurers are treated to an immersive glimpse of life in the 18th century. Then,
the whole family can savor a private strudel demonstration in the imperial bakery.
Behind the Strings Marionette Show
Learn the centuries-old craft of marionette puppetry with a delightful, private show and an exclusive behind-the-scenes
peek.
Train Voyage to Tirolerhof
Journey by miniature train to a historic farmhouse to experience an authentic depiction of traditional Austrian farm life and
get up-close with a variety of Alpine domestic animals. Afterwards, enjoy traditional Austrian lunch with the family!
Dinner at Vienna Zoo
Feast like a king or queen! Following an exclusive after-hours tour, dine at a stately pavilion inside the world's oldest zoo,
formerly the private menagerie of the Empress and Emperor of the Hapsburg Empire. If the zoo's inhabitants are in a
social mood, you may see zebras, panda and polar bears, reindeer, and tigers!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Three: Vienna
Walking Tour of Vienna
Follow a local expert and learn fascinating information about one of the most historically and culturally rich cities on earth.
Hear tales of royal dynasties, brilliant artists, conquests, brutal sieges and riches beyond imagination!
Festschloss Hof Adventure
Visit the country home of the Hapsburg Dynasty! Tour the grounds on a horse and buggy, visit the manor farm and explore
the majestic palace. After lunch on the palace grounds, kids enjoy pottery classes while adults savor a tasting of fine
Austrian schnapps.
A Night in Vienna
It's your last night in Vienna make it a memorable one! The city of Vienna holds an adventure around every corner.
Refined dining, museums rich in history and the esteemed music of Mozart await your discovery. Your Adventure Guides
can make suggestions for an unforgettable evening.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day Four: Salzburg
Journey to Durnstein and Danube River Cruise
Travel to a storybook village where you can walk quaint cobblestone streets and peer up at the ruined hillside castle where
King Richard the Lion-Hearted was secretly held captive during the Crusades. Enjoy green rolling hills and majestic
mountains on a scenic lunch cruise down the fabled Danube River.
Arrive at Sheraton Salzburg Hotel* and Tour the Mirabell Gardens
Check into the delightful Sheraton Salzburg and acquaint yourself with this charming city during a short jaunt to the
Mirabell Gardens. Your family might recognize this glorious site as the shooting location of one of the most popular films of
all time, "The Sound of Music."
Dinner Feast at St. Peter's
Adults enjoy an exquisite dinner and violin performance at the historic St. Peter's Restaurant. Dating from the 9th century,
the restaurant is believed to be the oldest in Europe. Kids can kick back in their own private party hosted by the Adventure
Guides.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Some departure dates at Hotel Goldener Hirsch.
Day Five: Salzburg
Guided Tour of Salzburg
Explore this remarkable town as a local expert shares stories of Salzburg's rich culture, history and cuisine.
Hellbrunn Castle
Lose yourself in one of the most magical royal estates ever built. Reality and fantasy collide in this historic palace adorned
with centuries-old surprises. Streams of water erupt from the most unexpected places with trick fountains. Ornate grottos
lead to animated vignettes of mythological events powered by hidden water works. Most captivating of all, a theater filled
with 141 mechanical figurines must be seen to be believed! Then, enjoy lunch on the castle grounds.
An Afternoon in Salzburg
Spend an afternoon exploring the birthplace of Mozart on your own. Waltz through opulent palaces, baroque towers,
majestic cathedrals, delectable restaurants and regal gardens. Your Adventure Guides will help you plan the perfect family
excursion.
Meals include: Breakfast and Lunch
Day Six: Prague
Welcome to the Czech Republic
Goodbye Austria, hello Czech Republic! Discover an ancient land where misty mountains and green forests frame
Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque architectural treasures unlike anywhere else in the modern world.
eský Krumlov
Learn from a local expert the legends and lore of a true historical and cultural jewel. Named by UNESCO in 1992 as a
World Heritage Site, eský Krumlov is one of the best-preserved medieval villages on the entire planet. From the gleaming
hilltop castle to the snaking Vltava River that encircles the downtown, the beauty of eský Krumlov has been untouched for
centuries. Your Adventure Guides can suggest wonderful places for lunch on your own.
Dinner Buffet at Prague Marriott Hotel* and Disney Movie Night
Arrive in Prague in style. Check into your comfortable, centrally-located hotel and indulge in a lavish buffet dinner.
Afterwards, cuddle up with the whole family and enjoy a screening of one of Disney's classic films!
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
*Some departure dates at Renaissance Hotel.
Day Seven: Prague
Grand Tour of Prague
Enjoy a privately-guided tour of Prague from our motor coach with a local expert, followed by an in-depth walking tour of
the Czech Republic's grandest cultural treasures. Marvel at the gothic masterpiece of Saint Vitus Cathedral, quaint Golden
Lane cottages, beautiful Wallenstein Garden, majestic Charles Bridge and the elaborate Astronomical Clock.
Afternoon in Prague
Explore the cobblestone streets meandering through "the city of a hundred spires" that the royalty of Bohemia called
home. Take another look at your favorite sites from the morning tour or ask your Adventure Guide to suggest entirely new
neighborhoods, museums, monuments, sights and sounds to explore in the city.
Farewell Dinner and Surprise
Join the lords and ladies of the realm for a private medieval feast while knights dazzle your family with their fantastic feats
of chivalry. This extravagant dinner banquet will cap off a week of adventures to remember!
Meals include: Breakfast and Dinner
Day Eight: Prague
Breakfast at the Hotel
Bid goodbye to all your fellow adventurers, wish them an imperial trip home and enjoy one last breakfast in Prague!
Transfers to Airport
Relax and enjoy your final moments in Prague, as we handle your luggage and arrange for transportation to the airport.
Meals include: Breakfast
- Vienna Marriott Hotel OR Hotel Intercontinental Vienna - Nights 1, 2, & 3
- Sheraton Salzburg Hotel OR Hotel Goldener Hirsch - Nights 4 & 5
- Prague Marriott Hotel OR Renaissance Prague Hotel - Nights 6 & 7

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