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Imperial Cities

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.

Destination Highlights
Vienna, Durnstein, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, Prague
Itinerary Highlights

Places

Disney Difference

Junior Adventurer/Family Friendly




2008 Adventure Travel Dates (8 Days/7 Nights)

 Value Season
 May 08 - May 15  May 25 - Jun 01  Aug 28 - Sep 04  Sep 20 - Sep 27
 May 12 - May 19  Jun 04 - Jun 11  Sep 03 - Sep 10  Oct 01 - Oct 08
 Standard Season
 Jul 01 - Jul 08  Jul 20 - Jul 27  Aug 07 - Aug 14  Aug 21 - Aug 28
 Jul 10 - Jul 17  Jul 27 - Aug 03  Aug 10 -Aug 17  
 Jul 17 - Jul 24  Jul 31 - Aug 07  Aug 17 - Aug 24  
Daily Detail Itinerary: Imperial Cities
Day 1:

(Meal Included: Dinner)

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 hotel. Relax as a driver assists with your luggage and whisks your family away to the hotel.

The Marriott Vienna 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.
* Some departure dates at Hotel Intercontinental Vienna.

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!

Day 2:
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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!

Day 3:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch)

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.

Day 4:
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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.”
* Some departure dates at Hotel Goldener Hirsch.

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.

Day 5:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch)

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.

Day 6:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner)

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.

Cesky 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, Cesky 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 Cesky Krumlov has been untouched for centuries. Your Adventure Guides can suggest wonderful places for lunch on your own.

Dinner Buffet at Hotel Marriot Prague* 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!
*Some departure dates at Renaissance Hotel.

Day 7:
(Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner)

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!

Day 8:
(Meal Included: Breakfast)

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.

Rates: Imperial Cities

    Value1  Standard1  Peak1
  Early Booking Rates2, 3
 Adult  $2,239  $2,499  n/a
 Child4  $2,019  $2,239  n/a
  Regular Rates3
 Adult  $2,799  $3,119  n/a
 Child4  $2,519  $2,799  n/a

1 Value, Standard and Peak dates are identified on prior page.
2 Valid for bookings made more than 120 days prior to departure.  The number of packages available at these rates is limited. Not valid with any other offer.
3 Based on double, triple or quad occupancy. Single supplement applies. Subject to availability, eligible parties of 4 may be booked as a quad or two doubles.
4 Child rate applies to Guests under 12 when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

All prices are listed in USD.  Airfare to and from destination is not included.