PACESETTER TRAVEL presents
AUSTRIAN CHARM & OBERAMMERGAU PASSION
June 12 to June 21, 2010
DAY 1 DEPART TORONTO FOR VIENNA (June 12, 2010)
You will depart Toronto Pearson International Airport at 6:05PM with Lufthansa, German Airlines. Lufthansa is world renowned for its excellent service and on-time record. After a short layover in Düsseldorf, you continue your journey to fabulous Vienna, the capital of Austria.
DAY 2 WELCOME TO AUSTRIA (June 13 2010) D
Upon arrival in Vienna you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel with check in assistance by our local representative. The balance of afternoon is at leisure to allow you to rest up after your flight, or perhaps explore Vienna on your own. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant (Heuriger in Neustift am Walde).
Accommodation: Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen - 2 Nights
DAY 3 VIENNA (June 14, 2010) B
This morning, after breakfast, you will be met by your guide and coach for your comprehensive four hour city tour including the magnificent Schoenbrunn Palace. This afternoon you will travel outside the city of Vienna to visit the 900 year old Kosterneuburg Abbey with its sacred art treasures, including the “Verdun Altar” and an impressive view of baroque splendour. The abbey also houses the oldest and largest winery in Austria and offers wine tasting and wine sales in the wine shop. Dinner is not included this evening in order for you to experience on your own one of the many excellent restaurants in Vienna. We will supply a list of suggested dining establishments with your travel documents. Evening at leisure.
DAY 4 VIENNA / SALZBURG (June 15, 2010) BD
Today you will transfer from your hotel to the Vienna train station where you will depart by train to Salzburg (1st Class seating).
Welcome to the city of Mozart and “The Sound of Music”! Upon arrival in Salzburg you will be met and transferred to your hotel with check in assistance. Balance of the day is at leisure.
This evening you are in for a special treat – the famous Mozart DINNER CONCERT at Stiftskeller St. Peter Restaurant (3 course set menu – no drinks included). There is no transfer, but the restaurant is within walking distance from the hotel. The Mozart Dinner Concert is a unique Salzburg experience. Enjoy the most popular compositions by W.A. Mozart by candlelight in the stylish ambiance of the Stiftskeller St. Peter restaurant. Music is played by Salzburg artists in historic costumes and a multiple-course dinner is served, prepared as it was in Mozart’s time.
The first documented mention of the Stiftskeller St. Peter restaurant was in 803 on the occasion of Charlemagne’s’ visit and, as the most ancient Central European restaurant, it is extremely popular. Legend has it that Mephistopheles met with Faust in this tavern, which was established by Benedictine monks in A.D. 803. In fact, it's the oldest restaurant in Europe, housed in the abbey of the church that supposedly brought Christianity to Austria. Aside from a collection of baroque banquet rooms, there's an inner courtyard with vaults cut from the living rock, a handful of dignified wood-paneled rooms, and a brick-vaulted cellar with a tile floor. The three part concert programme comprises the most popular arias and duettos from the operas „The Magic Flute“, „Don Giovanni“ and „The Marriage of Figaro“, as well as movements from the Serenade „A Little Night Music“ - performed by candlelight.
Accommodation: Mercure Hotel Salzburg - 3 Nights
DAY 5 SALZBURG (June 16, 2010) B
This morning you will be met and start your half day city tour of Salzburg with an English speaking guide. Remainder of afternoon and evening is at leisure to explore this cultured and picturesque city. Salzburg is a fascinating historical city which is best explored on foot; in fact cars are not permitted in the old section of town. Each guest will receive a Salzburg City Guide with a comprehensive map of the old city, or “Altstadt”.
DAY 6 SALZBURG (June 17, 2010) BD
After breakfast depart on your full day excursion to the Salzkammergut area including a visit to Mondsee with entrance to the church, which you will recognize from the “Sound of Music” – the wedding scene was filmed here! Later, you will visit the lovely lakeside resort town of St. Gilgen and take a scenic cruise on the Wolfgangsee. You will disembark from the cruise and take an incredible scenic rail trip on the Schafbergbahn which climbs high up into the Schafberg Mountain. Your coach will be waiting at the rail terminus to take you back to Salzburg. Dinner this evening will be served on the terrace of the famous landmark Sacher Hotel, overlooking the Salzach River. Should the weather conditions be poor, the dinner will be moved indoors.
DAY 7 SALZBURG / Oberammergau (June 18, 2010) BLD
This morning you will transfer by coach (no guide) to Oberammergau and check in at your hotel.
The One Night Oberammergau Package Includes: Arrival before 12 o'clock. Brunch or lunch in your hotel or a nearby restaurant. After the meal, you will be transferred to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. The Passion Play begins at 2.30 pm. Dinner will be served during the 3-hour interval in a restaurant in Oberammergau. At the end of the play (around 10.30 pm) return to your hotel. The Oberammergau Passion Play is a play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat, and so began the history of the play in 1633. The Passion Play takes place out doors with the sky and mountains as back drop - an amazing spectacle of pageantry and world renowned for its costumes and music presentation. Now, more than 2,000 citizens make up the actors, singers, instrumentalists and stage technicians that bring the play to life in approximately six hours of playing time. The year 2010 marks the 41st time for Oberammergau!
Accommodation: Hotel Kirchmayer - 1 Night
DAY 8 OBERAMMERGAU / MUNICH (June 19, 2010) B
After breakfast, your coach will transfer you to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Enroute, you will visit the Neuschwanstein Castle, commissioned by King Ludwig II. Upon arrival in Munich, you will have plenty of leisure time to explore this historic city. The old city centre is definitely worth a visit. Dinner is on your own account this evening. Munich is a very cosmopolitan city offering a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. A suggested list of restaurants will be supplied with your travel documents.
Accommodation: Hotel Europa – 2 Nights
DAY 9 MUNICH (June 20, 2010) B
This morning, after breakfast, you will be met by your guide and start your city sightseeing tour of Munich (2-3 Hours). After the tour, you will return to hotel and have the remainder of the day at leisure to catch up on last-minute shopping or further explore Munich on your own.
DAY 10 MUNICH (June 21, 2010) B
Today you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your return flight to Canada.
OPTIONAL DANUBE RIVER CRUISE EXTENSION
Why not extend your stay in Europe and enjoy a five night cruise on the Danube River! We are pleased to present this wonderful River Cruise option after the main tour. You will cruise on the 5 Star Tui Maxima, visiting Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava and Melk. There is limited availability on the cruise; if interested, please be sure to book early!
DAY 10-15 MUNICH (June 21-26, 2010) BLD
5 Nights/6 Days
This morning you will transfer to Passau with a scheduled Stop and entrance at the site of the former Dachau Concentration Camp. Upon arrival in Passau you will board your river cruise ship and start your exploration of the river known as the Blue Danube. From Passau, Germany, you will visit the following ports of call: Vienna, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava and Melk. Upon Arrival back in Passau, you will be transferred to the Munich Airport for your flight home to Toronto.
DAY 15 PASSAU / HOME (June 26, 2010) B
Upon disembarkation you will be transferred to Munich for your return flight to Toronto.
$1895.00 Per Person – Double Occupancy
$880.00 – Single Cabin Supplement
Cruise Services included:
Transfers Munich/Passau/Munich
Entrance to Dachau Concentration Camp Historical Site
6 days/ 5 nights cruise, Category B middle deck
Welcome and farewell cocktail
Full board; including: daily buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner with several courses, afternoon coffee & cake, midnight snack, coffee & tea, captain’s dinner
On-board program
Professional tour escort
All taxes and service charges
Inclusions in package price:
- Roundtrip Economy Class Airfare from Toronto with LUFTHANSA.
- Superior Class (4 Star) hotel accommodation (except Oberammergau where accommodation will be in a charming German 2 Star hotel) as per itinerary based on twin share
- All transfers and transportation by private, deluxe air-conditioned coach with driver/guide
- Arrival Meet & Greet guide assistance, Departure guide assistance
- 1st Class Train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg
- Oberammergau Package – Category 2 Seating (June 18, 2010)
- Sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary
- Local taxes on accommodation and sightseeing tours
- Meals as indicated on itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
- Hotel porterage
- Travel bags and neck pillows
- Vienna, Salzburg and Munich Travel Guides and City Maps
- 13 meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners)
Not included in package price:
- All departure taxes – Currently taxes are approximately $425, but are subject to change until final payment.
- Items of a Personal Nature
- Sightseeing or tours that are not specifically listed in the itinerary are not included.
- Meals and Alcoholic Beverages unless listed in the itinerary
- Tips & Gratuities
- Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am)
- Travel Insurance – We will be happy to offer Cancellation or All-Inclusive Insurance
Tour Price: $4095.00 Per Person based on Twin-Share
Single Supplement: $590.00 Per Person
Air Taxes and Fuel Surcharges: $425.00 (subject to change until ticketed)
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
JOHN POTTER
PACESETTER TRAVEL
3284 Yonge Street, Suite 300
Toronto, ON
M4N 3M7
Tel: 1-800-387-8827, ext. 5310 or email: john@pacesettertravel.com
TO BOOK:
A deposit of CAD $1120.00 per person is required at time of booking. Second deposit of $1000.00 is due January 15, 2010. Final payment is due March 15, 2010.
INSURANCE:
Insurance must be purchased at the time of deposit and is highly recommended.
CANCELLATIONS:
From initial deposit up to 90 days before trip departure – Deposit is non-refundable
89-31 days before trip departure – 75% of the total tour cost is non-refundable
30 days or less before trip departure – Total tour cost is non refundable
PASSPORT AND VISAS:
Your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your return date. Check online or directly with the applicable embassy for the most current visa requirements.
WAIVER:
Prices are based on current airfares, exchange rates, taxes, and land prices for a minimum of 20 persons taking the main itinerary. Significant changes in any of these components will have an effect on the final price. In the event that this occurs, you will be advised at least 30 days prior to departure. Hotels listed within this itinerary may be substituted for those of similar value.
TRAVEL AGENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
Goway Travel Ltd/Pacesetter Travel and/or its agents, act only as agents for the client in all matters pertaining to travel. They assume no responsibility nor liability in connection with the service of any vessel, carriage, aircraft, motor or other conveyances which may be used, either wholly or in part, in the performance or its duty to the passenger; neither will it be responsible for any act, error, or omission, or any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle or through the neglect or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the purpose for which tickets or coupons are issued. In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well being of the passengers, or for any reason whatsoever to alter the itinerary or arrangements, which alterations may be made without penalty to the operators. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers: conversely refund will be made to the passengers if any saving is effected thereby. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or passenger. The right is reserved to withdraw any or all tours should conditions warrant, also to decline to accept or retain any passengers as members of the tours. Goway Travel Ltd can assume no responsibility for lost tickets or coupons.