Austria and Czech Republic

The Imperial Cities Vacation

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Waltz through the real-life royal courts and enchanting castles that have inspired fairytales, legends and lore. Stroll through stately Imperial palaces gleaming with riches, explore enchanting medieval villages that dot the verdant countryside and peek behind the scenes of a magical marionette show. Share a storybook tale filled with royal families, classical music and cultural treasures on a family vacation fit for royalty.

 

Day One

Arrive in Vienna
Upon exiting customs, meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will greet your family. Relax as a driver assists with your luggage and whisks you 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.

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

Day Two

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 Holy Roman 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

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.

Fest Schloss 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

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.

Melk Tour
Follow your Adventure Guides for a peek of the picture-perfect medieval town of Melk and explore one of the great architectural treasures of the world, the Stift Melk Abbey. The hilltop location of this Baroque wonder has been the site of an active monastery for the past 1,000 years.

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

Day Five

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 Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Six

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.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
*Some departure dates at Renaissance Hotel.

Day Seven

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 Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Eight

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 private transportation to the airport.

Meal Included: Breakfast