Please note that optional excursions featured below are based on the 2009 tour season and are listed for guidance and budget purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

OPTIONAL SIGHTSEEING & EXCURSIONS

With Insight, you will enjoy many of Europe's famous highlights as included features of your tour - at no extra cost. However, there is an exciting array of additional excursions which are made available to help turn an already outstanding experience into the trip of a lifetime. These are entirely optional and are offered to you at competitive prices. They are all bookable through your Tour Director at the commencement of your tour as many of them are planned to coincide with the best highlights available at the time of your visit.

The following list is general as it would be impossible to operate all excursions on any one tour. The actual tours to be offered will be advised to you by your Tour Director.

All prices are quoted in Euros which have been rounded for convenience. Payment can be made in cash or by the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard or American Express. All credit card transactions will be charged in Euros. For payments in other currencies your Tour Director will advise the relevant exchange rates at the commencement of your tour.

HOW TO BUDGET FOR OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

This list is for guidance only. The final list of optional excursions to be offered during your tour will be given to you by your Tour Director.To allow you to participate in a selection of these additional evenings of dinner/ entertainment and special interest sightseeing excursions, please budget for an approximate cost of € 45 per person per day.

BUDAPEST

BUD04 DANUBE CRUISE WITH DINNER & DRINKS

In a private cruise down the Danube, accompanied by a local expert, you'll see Budapest at its best - a true fairy- tale city, straddling the mighty river. The Margaret's Island, the House of Parliament, Castle Hill with the Fisherman's Bastion, the Royal Palace, the Citadel and the University are all unforgettable sights. A rich buffet lunch/dinner is served on board accompanied by famous Hungarian wines. € 52

BUD06 FOLKLORE SHOW & ILLUMINATIONS

A lively performance by the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble with a drink during the interval. Later, enjoy a drive through the illuminated city. € 37

BUD09 SECRET TREASURES OF BUDAPEST

After a guided visit of the Hungarian Parliament, the second largest and one of the most ornate in the world, we drive to Vajdahunyad Castle, the most interesting building complex in the City Park. In the pretty chapel of this fairy-tale like castle, we enjoy a short organ concert and then saunter beneath the shady trees of the park to the world famous Gundel restaurant for coffee and the speciality of the house - Gundels delicious pancakes! . € 41

PRAGUE

PRG01 SCENIC LUNCH CRUISE

Enjoy a beautiful river cruise by private launch though the heart of the old city of Prague. We see the famous sights from the river, cruise through a lock and under the historic Charles Bridge. A buffet meal and two drinks are included. € 45

PRG02 TRADITIONAL DINNER & FOLKLORE ENTERTAINMENT

Try the Czech cuisine in a local restaurant including the famous beer! During dinner a local music group will entertain you with song and dance dressed in traditional costume. € 51

PRG03 ROMANTIC PRAGUE BY NIGHT

Enjoy your introduction to Prague, firstly, an evening river cruise through the old city with drinks included and then we explore the narrow medieval streets either by miniature motorized train or minibus. € 45

(Occasionally this excursion may be operated without the river cruise at € 33).

VIENNA

VIE01 IMPERIAL VIENNA

A visit to see the fabulous Imperial Treasury of the Austrian and Holy Roman Empire or the Crypts and Vaults of the Imperial Family and the world famous Opera House (when accessible). € 36

VIE14 GALA VIENNESE CONCERT

A wonderful concert of Viennese Classical music including some of the most famous works of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. A glass of champagne is also included. € 46

VIE06 DINNER IN A COUNTRY MANSION

We see the famous Prater Amusement Park, then cross the Danube to arrive at one of the most famous restaurants in Austria. Former patrons include Napoleon, the Emperor Franz Joseph, Luciano Pavarotti, Liz Taylor and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In this historic country mansion we will enjoy a delicious dinner in one of the elegant dining rooms. Choose your main dish from various Austrian specialties and enjoy the live music and unlimited drinks. € 57

VIE15 VIENNA WOODS EXCURSION

Accompanied by a local guide, we drive to the west of this Imperial City to the romantic Vienna Woods. We travel through charming wine villages to visit the Romanesque Abbey of the Holy Cross at Heiligenkreuz before stopping at Mayerling and the Carmelite convent which marks the spot where the tragic events of 1889 took place. These and much, much more will be revealed to us on this fascinating and scenic tour. € 38

Please note - in many parts of Eastern Europe, small denomination USD bills and Euros are useful to have when converting into local currencies.

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