9-Nights Imperial Europe from $2,444

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1617160

Imperial Europe
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.

Dining Summary

4 Dinner (D)
9 Breakfast (B)

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, the Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, the Residenz Palace and Cathedral in Salzburg
Visit Marienplatz, Regensburg Old Town, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Castle Hill, Gyor Old Town, Hofburg Palace and Melk Abbey
See Melk Abbey

How You'll Travel

Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays

Iconic Experience

Munich: During your orientation of Munich with your Travel Director, see the Munich Residenz, former home of the Bavarian royal family, the State Opera House, the ornate neo-Gothic Town Hall, the Hofbräuhaus, St Peter’s Church and the famous Marienplatz.
Regensburg: Visit Regensburg and explore this enchanting UNESCO-listed town at your leisure.
Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore the courtyards of Prague Castle with a visit to the splendid Gothic St Vitus Cathedral. Continue to the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed 15th-century Astronomical Clock.
Bratislava: Explore Bratislava's city center. Take a walk through the charming squares and see the iconic Michael Tower.
Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest.
Gyor: Absorb the medieval atmosphere of Györ.
Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Salzburg: Join your Local Specialist to visit the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace and Residence Square - both locations used in 'The Sound of Music.' See the imposing fortress, the immense cathedral and Mozart's birthplace on the lively Getreidegasse.

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 visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Be My Guest

Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and hear the story of their winery, which dates back to the 19th century.

9 nights from $2,444 per person

Valid for new bookings made October 31, 2026 – December 7, 2026 for travel from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028.

*The promotional savings are already reflected in the published price. Promotion may be combined with 5% Past Guest Savings and benefits for group bookings of 10+, but cannot be combined with any other promotions. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Advisor for more information.

Valid for new bookings deposited October 31, 2026 – December 7, 2026 for travel from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028.

*The promotional savings are already reflected in the published price. Promotion may be combined with 5% Past Guest Savings and benefits for group bookings of 10+, but cannot be combined with any other promotions. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Advisor for more information.

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Trafalgar Tours: Imperial Europe

Day 1 - Welcome to Munich
The sophisticated city streets of Munich are your launch pad to an adventure through the capitals of Imperial Europe. Join your fellow travelers 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 center of Munich city life since the 12th century, and its iconic Glockenspiel, before enjoying dinner together to kick-start your journey.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Westpark
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Journey to Medieval Regensburg and Prague
This morning, visit Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an unspoiled 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
Accommodations: OREA Hotel Andel's Praha
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Discover Colorful Prague
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. The afternoon is yours to experience the city on your terms. Savor the delicious flavors 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.
Accommodations: OREA Hotel Andel's Praha
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Onwards to Slovak Bratislava and Budapest
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'.
Accommodations: Novotel Danube
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Explore Riverside Budapest
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.
Accommodations: Novotel Danube
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Venture to Vienna
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 Gyor 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.
Accommodations: Imperial Riding School
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - See the Sights of Vienna
Explore the imperial splendor 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 colorful 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.
Accommodations: Imperial Riding School
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Off to Picturesque Salzburg
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.
Accommodations: Arcotel Castellani
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 - Return to Munich
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.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn Westpark
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 - Farewell Munich
For now, it's time to say a fond Auf Wiedersehen to Germany, your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the end of your exhilarating European experience.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Salzburg

Vienna

Vienna is dominated by imperial castles and places: Schonbrunn, the magnificent summer residence, the Imperial Coach Collection, the Palm House, the Butterfly House, Belvedere Palace, magnificent state rooms in Hofburg, and the imperial crown in the Treasury. Stop by Ringstraße - the showplace of the monarchy built where Emperor Franz Joseph ordered the demolition of city walls. Important buildings include the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, Parliament, City Hall and Vienna University. The world capital of music. A long line of great composers Johann Strauss, Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, Mahler and Schonberg all worked here. A city with splendid concert halls, such as the Golden Hall, from which the Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert is broadcast annually. International stars love to appear here in the State Opera, Volksoper, Konzerthaus, and at festivals like the Vienna Festival, the Klangbogen concerts during the Musical Summer, the Jazz Festval and the Haydn, Mozart and Schubert festivals.

Excursions

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Vienna's Old Town, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Mozart in Vienna, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Imperial Palace, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour of Vienna & Visit of Schoenbrunn Palace, 4 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour Art Nouveau and Viennese Architecture, 4 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk & the Lipizzaner Horses, 5 hours

Budapest

Caught between eastern and western Europe, Budapest has a character uniquely its own. It's also the last cheap, civilised city in Europe. Budapest can seem like one big sight, with each phase in its history, from the Ottoman period until the Communist days and from renaissance to revolution, leaving its mark on the city. For the tourist, a trip to Hungary's capital is dominated by the majestic sights of Buda. In the summer, there are open-air festivals at Szeged, Diosgyor Castle in Miskolc, Gyor and Pecs. Visit the former Royal Palace complex, the Matyas templom and the Belvaros. Margaret Island is a giant recreational park and feels pleasantly separated from the city bustle. Hungarian National Gallery houses Hungarian art since the birth of the nation. Although Esztergom is Hungary's most sacred city, home of the Archbishop and the nation's biggest church, it has a real-life edge. The first-time visitor to Szeged is invariably struck by its space and grandeur. One's immediate impressions of Hungary's third largest provincial city are of greenery and plazas, of broad.

Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

Prague

Munich

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

12/16/2026 - 12/25/2026

from $2,762 per person *

12/27/2026 - 01/05/2027

from $2,848 per person *

03/12/2027 - 03/21/2027

from $2,875 per person *

03/19/2027 - 03/28/2027

from $2,444 per person *

03/26/2027 - 04/04/2027

from $2,508 per person *

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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9 Nights

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