Private Tour of Vienna and Salzburg
Explore the treasures at the Museum of Art History
Spend three nights in the Bristol Hotel in Vienna, two nights in the Hotel Goldener Hirsch in Salzburg, indulge in daily delicious breakfast buffets, and spend the days exploring the cities. And don't forget, Exeter will always adapt this package to your needs and wishes.
Offer starts from EUR 4,250 per person based on double occupancy. Rates are not valid during the Salzburg Festival Dates in July & August of 2009. Some dates even have a 4th night free promotion in Vienna.
For more details and to book, please contact Kevan Cowie at kevan@exeterinternational.com
Details of the trip:
A Private, Historical and Cultural Tour of
Vienna and Salzburg
with your personal English-speaking guides
Featuring Exeter International Extraordinary Experiences
Private Backstage Tour of the Vienna Staatsoper
The following is just a suggested daily tour schedule. You will have complete control over your daily schedule and may change your plans at any time by simply telling your guide.
Day 1
Vienna
Arrival into Vienna, where your private driver will welcome you for transfer to your deluxe hotel located in the center of the city.
Vienna is a city whose history stretches back over 2,000 years. Originally a Celtic Settlement, it became part of the Roman Empire in 15 BC. The Romans were forced to leave the region during the fourth century as northern tribes regained their foothold in Eastern Europe. By 1155, the Babenbergs declared Vienna a “civitas” indicating that it was developing into a well-ordered community. From this time forward Vienna grew under the influence of the Byzantium Empire, the Orient, Martin Luther, the threat of the Turks, Emperor Franz Joseph, Maria Theresa, Richard the Lion Heart, Karl Marx, and a host of other fascinating events and people, creating one of the world’s great cultural centers.
Check-in at your hotel in the heart of the city and enjoy an evening at your leisure strolling through the lively pedestrian area.
Exeter Services: Transfer
Hotel: Bristol Vienna
Meals: None
Day 2
Vienna
This morning, your guide will again meet you in your hotel lobby at 10:00AM to begin your exploration of Vienna. Your walk will lead you into the Hofburg Palace Complex and the Spanishe Hofreitschule – the Spanish Riding School. This is the oldest and last Riding School in the world where classic dressage is still practiced in its purest form.
This Institute was founded in 1572 and its very name gives away the fact that the horses were of Spanish origin. The Lipizzaner is regarded as the oldest classic horse race in Europe. The superb arena - the Winter Riding School in the Vienna Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in which the Riders of the Spanish Riding School train the horses and where they perform was commissioned by Emperor Karl VI. His portrait decorates the white baroque hall built by Josef Emanuel Fischer von Erlach from 1729 to 1735. Since 1920 the presentations of classical dressage have been open to the public.
This morning, schedule permitting, you may visit a practice session of the Spanish Riding School. You may depart at your leisure and continue with your tour.
Afterwards, you can continue on your walking tour of the Hofburg Palace complex. Your guide will take you into the State Treasuries, which house a vast and opulent collection of Hapsburg treasures, from 10th Century regalia and relics of the Holy Roman Empire to the private living quarters of Empress Elizabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph from the 18th and 19th Centuries. This is one of the greatest Imperial collections of Europe.
When you exit the Hofburg, your guide will show you some of the most famous coffeehouses of Vienna, including Demel, located not far from the Hofburg. Demel is the perfect place to stop for a rest and a snack.
You will have this afternoon to explore on your own in Vienna. Some of the finest shopping in Europe is in this quarter, including the best antique shops of the city!
You may wish to see one of the finest art museums in Europe - the Museum of the History of Art (Kunsthistorisches Museum) in the Museum quarter. Here you will find a vast array of paintings including Bruegel, Vermeer, Velazquez, Rubens, and Rembrandt. Also in the collection you will find an important Egyptian collection and other items from antiquity. This museum houses the personal art collection of the Hapsburgs, built up over the centuries. Indeed, the building itself was constructed for the sole purpose of housing the ever-expanding collection.
Across from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, you will find the Natural History Museum. This collection features dinosaur skeletons and the famous Venus of Willendorf. Also in the Museumquarter is the Museum of Modern Art, the Leopold Museum (featuring the world’s largest private collection of works by Egon Schiele) and the Kunsthalle Exhibition Hall.
Exeter Services: Half-Day Guide -3 hrs (No Vehicle Services)
Hotel: Bristol Vienna
Meals: Breakfast(Hotel)
Special Note: All touring today is on foot. Please wear comfortable footwear. If you are tired at any time, your guide can arrange for taxi service on the spot and you can pay locally.
Day 3
Vienna
Exeter International Extraordinary Experience
This morning cross the street from your hotel to meet your special guide for a private tour of the Vienna State Opera. On this tour you will follow the footsteps of the most famous composers. Your guide will show you where Joseph Haydn's career began, where Mozart and Constance got married, Beethoven's "Eroica" was performed for the first time and much more of this historic venue. The Vienna State Opera still reflects a touch of the Imperial Glory and will enhance your overall impression of this musical city, especially in 2006 – the 250th anniversary of Mozart.
This afternoon, your private driver and guide will take you to the famous Schönbrunn Palace, the summer home of the Hapsburgs. The design of Schönbrunn is bound largely with the personality of Maria Theresa, one of the Hapsburg’s greatest Empresses. Originally designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer Von Erlach, Maria Theresa gave Nikolaus Pacassi the contract to expand the summer palace. The palace stands today as a combination of Austrian Rococo and Classic Baroque symmetry.
Later, as time allows, your driver and guide will take you to Belvedere Palace and Gardens. This palace, built as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, is situated on a gently sloping hill. The two main palaces (upper and lower) are linked by formal French gardens and both now house wonderful art collections. Upper Belvedere holds a wonderful collection of 19th and 20th century art, while the lower palace houses a fine collection of art and sculpture from Vienna’s Golden Age (approx. 1683 to 1780).
Exeter Services: Opera Guide; Half-Day Car, Driver & Guide
Hotel: Bristol Vienna
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Go Green Option: Save money and pollution today by walking and using the efficient public transportation system for your touring with your guide. Please let us know if you would like to Go Green today.
Day 4
Vienna – Salzburg
Morning transfer to the train station for the three-hour train to Salzburg. Arrival in Salzburg, where your personal driver will welcome you for transfer to your deluxe hotel in the city center.
After check-in and some time to settle in, your English-speaking guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 2 PM for this afternoon’s overview walking tour of historic Salzburg. Salzburg's Old Town with its world famous baroque architecture is one of the best-preserved city centers in Europe and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Hohensalzburg fortress, strategically located on a hill overlooking the old town, is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Originally built in the 11th century as a simple bailey with wooden walls, the structure was gradually expanded and strengthened in the following centuries. Because the fortress actually never came under a military siege and was surrendered without a fight to Napoleon’s army, this is one of the best-preserved castles in Europe.
You will also see the Salzburg Cathedral, a 17th-century Baroque building which was the site of Mozart's baptism. The church is dedicated to St. Rupert – Salzburg’s patron saint. According to a legend, St. Rupert was the founder of the city, as in the 7th Century he chose to start his Christian mission on the site of an old Roman settlement and called it Salzburg (Salt Castle) after the barges which carried salt from the local salt mines and across the Salzach River.
St. Rupert also founded the Benedictine St. Peter’s abbey, the oldest monastery in Austria. The Romanesque abbey church, still in use today, was dedicated in the 12th Century. Its interiors were refurbished in the Rococo style in the 18th Century. The abbey also houses the oldest library in Austria including 800 ancient manuscripts and some 100,000 volumes, focusing on medieval church history, art history, and items relating to the local history of Salzburg,
Salzburg’s most famous son is of course Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and you will get a chance to visit his birthplace and residence, if you are interested. Mozart’s father was a member of the prince’s chamber orchestra and young Amadeus learned to play the harpsichord at the age of 3. By the age of 5 he was already writing his first compositions. During his short life, Mozart wrote over 50 symphonies and 15 operas, but he died debt-ridden at age 35 and was buried in a mass grave.
Later today, if time allows, you might also like to see the Mirabell Palace, located on the bank of the Salzach River, which was supposedly built by a local archbishop for his Jewish mistress. The palace gardens house the Baroque Museum, featuring an extensive collection of artifacts from the 17th – 18th Century.
Exeter Services: Transfers Only in Vienna & Salzburg
Half-Day Guide in Salzburg (3 Hours) (No Vehicle Services)
Hotel: Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Special Note: All touring today is on foot. Please wear comfortable footwear. If you are tired at any time, your guide can arrange for taxi service on the spot and you can pay locally.
Day 5
Salzburg
This morning’s tour will show you not only the highlights of the movie “The Sound of Music” but also the historical and architectural landmarks of Salzburg, as well as part of the Lake District. Today you will have the opportunity to see Leopoldskron Castle. The front of the castle was used as the Trapp family home in the movie. The Venetian room was copied from this castle and used as the ballroom in the film You will also see Nonnberg Abbey, the oldest convent in German-speaking Europe. Maria was a novice here and the Baron and Maria were married here in 1927. Scenes from the movie were also filmed here.
Your day will also take in some of the region’s most stunning Lake District scenery including St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang and the wedding church in Mondsee.
Exeter Services: Half Day with Car, Driver & Guide
Hotel: Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Evening – Special Exeter Bonus
Tonight enjoy a special evening performance of Mozart’s best by candlelight while you enjoy a gourmet dinner in the historic Baroque Hall of the Stiftskeller St. Peter restaurant, compliments of Exeter International. Subject to availability upon booking.
Day 6
Salzburg- Onward
Morning at leisure before checkout and transfer to the airport or train station.
Exeter Services: Transfer Only
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Price: for Two (2) Guests traveling together: $4,250 per person, double occupancy.
• This price is valid through December 25, 2009
• Some dates may be available at a lower cost
• Rates are not valid during the Salzburg Festival dates in July & August of 2009
Your itinerary includes…
Accommodations
Vienna
One (1) Classic Double Room for Three (3) nights at the Bristol Vienna; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
Salzburg
One (1) Exclusive Double Room for Two (2) nights at the Goldener Hirsch Salzburg; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
No meals included, other than breakfast as described above. Your guides will recommend restaurants that fit your exact needs daily.
Services
Private vehicle and driver at your service as described. A day with your vehicle is generally 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. English-speaking guide from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM as described. A half-day is 3.5 hours.
Transfers
All transfers to and from airports are included in the program. Unless otherwise noted, all transfer service is with a driver only, not a guide. In general, drivers have extremely limited English-speaking skills. Should you wish to have an English-speaking guide for your transfer, please inquire for the additional cost. Theater transfers are not included, unless specifically noted.
Guides
Hand chosen for their knowledge on local history, art & architecture. Guides are at your disposal between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. Guides may assist you with restaurant reservations and purchasing of additional theater tickets at your request.
Theater
The best seats to the best performances on the dates of your visit, as described in the program. Theater transfers are not included in your program, unless specifically noted.
Tickets
All museum tickets and theater tickets as described in the program.
Airfare
No airfare included.
Train
Train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg included in the program.
Exeter International Independent Travel Programs
BAGGAGE
The vehicles reserved for your itinerary can accommodate up to two medium-sized suitcases per person. If you intend to travel with additional luggage, please advise your travel consultant so appropriate arrangements may be made.
SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing arrangements have been made with your special interests in mind. Your drivers and guides are at your disposal for full or half-day sightseeing programs as indicated in the itinerary. Within those time and mileage guidelines, your driver and guide are at your disposal, so you are free to modify your program as you please. Should you require additional time or mileage, the costs will be quoted on request and may be paid for locally in the local currency or U.S. Dollars.
Every effort has been made to confirm that scheduled sightseeing venues will be open at the time you plan to visit them. However, individual estates, museums, gardens and other points of interest can change their hours of operation at short notice. In the event that a particular attraction is closed on the day or time of your visit, your guide will offer alternative arrangements or rearrange your sightseeing to accommodate these unexpected events.
OPTIONAL EXPENSES
Charges for extra meals, transport, sightseeing services or other optional additions to your established itinerary are your responsibility and must be paid locally in the local currency.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included in your tour price. Your copy of “Travel Tips” contains suggested gratuity guidelines for your consideration. Gratuities may be extended in the local currency, U.S. Dollars or Euro.
DINING WITH YOUR GUIDE
On days when dinner and lunch costs have not been included in your itinerary (or in your tour cost), you may, at your discretion, choose to invite your guide to dine with your party. You are under no obligation to do so but, if you do extend such an invitation, the guide is your guest and you will be responsible for the cost of his/her meal.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
PAYMENT
Exeter International must receive a deposit of 10% of the total program cost before reservations for your independent travel program can be initiated. The balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure. No reservations are made on your behalf until this deposit has been received. Availability and pricing is subject to change until this deposit is received. All deposits are nonrefundable.
CANCELLATION
Written cancellations received less than 60 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit of tour cost
• 59-14 days prior to departure, 50% of total tour cost
• 14 or less days prior to departure, 100% of tour cost.
REFUNDS
We regret that refunds cannot be issued for arrangements confirmed on your itinerary but unused once your tour has begun.
INSURANCE
Exeter International strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. You will find insurance costs noted on your invoice and insurance coverage information in your original booking packet.
PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS
Once an itinerary is finalized and final payment has been made, a $100 revision fee will be charged if the itinerary is changed.
The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges. Rates are quoted in US Dollars on the current rate of exchange and tariff as of January 2009. Exeter International reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Devaluation of a foreign currency will be weighed against any tariff increases imposed. Exeter International is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Small Group or Individual Travel Program.
All arrangements are subject to availability and modification if necessary.
Prices are subject to change if necessary until paid in full.
Exeter International
kevan@exeterinternational.com
611 West Bay Street, Suite 100, Tampa FL 33606
Phone: (813) 251-5355 or (800) 633-1008
Fax: (813) 251-6685
Offer starts from EUR 4,250 per person based on double occupancy. Rates are not valid during the Salzburg Festival Dates in July & August of 2009. Some dates even have a 4th night free promotion in Vienna.
For more details and to book, please contact Kevan Cowie at kevan@exeterinternational.com
Details of the trip:
A Private, Historical and Cultural Tour of
Vienna and Salzburg
with your personal English-speaking guides
Featuring Exeter International Extraordinary Experiences
Private Backstage Tour of the Vienna Staatsoper
The following is just a suggested daily tour schedule. You will have complete control over your daily schedule and may change your plans at any time by simply telling your guide.
Day 1
Vienna
Arrival into Vienna, where your private driver will welcome you for transfer to your deluxe hotel located in the center of the city.
Vienna is a city whose history stretches back over 2,000 years. Originally a Celtic Settlement, it became part of the Roman Empire in 15 BC. The Romans were forced to leave the region during the fourth century as northern tribes regained their foothold in Eastern Europe. By 1155, the Babenbergs declared Vienna a “civitas” indicating that it was developing into a well-ordered community. From this time forward Vienna grew under the influence of the Byzantium Empire, the Orient, Martin Luther, the threat of the Turks, Emperor Franz Joseph, Maria Theresa, Richard the Lion Heart, Karl Marx, and a host of other fascinating events and people, creating one of the world’s great cultural centers.
Check-in at your hotel in the heart of the city and enjoy an evening at your leisure strolling through the lively pedestrian area.
Exeter Services: Transfer
Hotel: Bristol Vienna
Meals: None
Day 2
Vienna
This morning, your guide will again meet you in your hotel lobby at 10:00AM to begin your exploration of Vienna. Your walk will lead you into the Hofburg Palace Complex and the Spanishe Hofreitschule – the Spanish Riding School. This is the oldest and last Riding School in the world where classic dressage is still practiced in its purest form.
This Institute was founded in 1572 and its very name gives away the fact that the horses were of Spanish origin. The Lipizzaner is regarded as the oldest classic horse race in Europe. The superb arena - the Winter Riding School in the Vienna Hofburg (Imperial Palace) in which the Riders of the Spanish Riding School train the horses and where they perform was commissioned by Emperor Karl VI. His portrait decorates the white baroque hall built by Josef Emanuel Fischer von Erlach from 1729 to 1735. Since 1920 the presentations of classical dressage have been open to the public.
This morning, schedule permitting, you may visit a practice session of the Spanish Riding School. You may depart at your leisure and continue with your tour.
Afterwards, you can continue on your walking tour of the Hofburg Palace complex. Your guide will take you into the State Treasuries, which house a vast and opulent collection of Hapsburg treasures, from 10th Century regalia and relics of the Holy Roman Empire to the private living quarters of Empress Elizabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph from the 18th and 19th Centuries. This is one of the greatest Imperial collections of Europe.
When you exit the Hofburg, your guide will show you some of the most famous coffeehouses of Vienna, including Demel, located not far from the Hofburg. Demel is the perfect place to stop for a rest and a snack.
You will have this afternoon to explore on your own in Vienna. Some of the finest shopping in Europe is in this quarter, including the best antique shops of the city!
You may wish to see one of the finest art museums in Europe - the Museum of the History of Art (Kunsthistorisches Museum) in the Museum quarter. Here you will find a vast array of paintings including Bruegel, Vermeer, Velazquez, Rubens, and Rembrandt. Also in the collection you will find an important Egyptian collection and other items from antiquity. This museum houses the personal art collection of the Hapsburgs, built up over the centuries. Indeed, the building itself was constructed for the sole purpose of housing the ever-expanding collection.
Across from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, you will find the Natural History Museum. This collection features dinosaur skeletons and the famous Venus of Willendorf. Also in the Museumquarter is the Museum of Modern Art, the Leopold Museum (featuring the world’s largest private collection of works by Egon Schiele) and the Kunsthalle Exhibition Hall.
Exeter Services: Half-Day Guide -3 hrs (No Vehicle Services)
Hotel: Bristol Vienna
Meals: Breakfast(Hotel)
Special Note: All touring today is on foot. Please wear comfortable footwear. If you are tired at any time, your guide can arrange for taxi service on the spot and you can pay locally.
Day 3
Vienna
Exeter International Extraordinary Experience
This morning cross the street from your hotel to meet your special guide for a private tour of the Vienna State Opera. On this tour you will follow the footsteps of the most famous composers. Your guide will show you where Joseph Haydn's career began, where Mozart and Constance got married, Beethoven's "Eroica" was performed for the first time and much more of this historic venue. The Vienna State Opera still reflects a touch of the Imperial Glory and will enhance your overall impression of this musical city, especially in 2006 – the 250th anniversary of Mozart.
This afternoon, your private driver and guide will take you to the famous Schönbrunn Palace, the summer home of the Hapsburgs. The design of Schönbrunn is bound largely with the personality of Maria Theresa, one of the Hapsburg’s greatest Empresses. Originally designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer Von Erlach, Maria Theresa gave Nikolaus Pacassi the contract to expand the summer palace. The palace stands today as a combination of Austrian Rococo and Classic Baroque symmetry.
Later, as time allows, your driver and guide will take you to Belvedere Palace and Gardens. This palace, built as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, is situated on a gently sloping hill. The two main palaces (upper and lower) are linked by formal French gardens and both now house wonderful art collections. Upper Belvedere holds a wonderful collection of 19th and 20th century art, while the lower palace houses a fine collection of art and sculpture from Vienna’s Golden Age (approx. 1683 to 1780).
Exeter Services: Opera Guide; Half-Day Car, Driver & Guide
Hotel: Bristol Vienna
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Go Green Option: Save money and pollution today by walking and using the efficient public transportation system for your touring with your guide. Please let us know if you would like to Go Green today.
Day 4
Vienna – Salzburg
Morning transfer to the train station for the three-hour train to Salzburg. Arrival in Salzburg, where your personal driver will welcome you for transfer to your deluxe hotel in the city center.
After check-in and some time to settle in, your English-speaking guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 2 PM for this afternoon’s overview walking tour of historic Salzburg. Salzburg's Old Town with its world famous baroque architecture is one of the best-preserved city centers in Europe and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Hohensalzburg fortress, strategically located on a hill overlooking the old town, is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Originally built in the 11th century as a simple bailey with wooden walls, the structure was gradually expanded and strengthened in the following centuries. Because the fortress actually never came under a military siege and was surrendered without a fight to Napoleon’s army, this is one of the best-preserved castles in Europe.
You will also see the Salzburg Cathedral, a 17th-century Baroque building which was the site of Mozart's baptism. The church is dedicated to St. Rupert – Salzburg’s patron saint. According to a legend, St. Rupert was the founder of the city, as in the 7th Century he chose to start his Christian mission on the site of an old Roman settlement and called it Salzburg (Salt Castle) after the barges which carried salt from the local salt mines and across the Salzach River.
St. Rupert also founded the Benedictine St. Peter’s abbey, the oldest monastery in Austria. The Romanesque abbey church, still in use today, was dedicated in the 12th Century. Its interiors were refurbished in the Rococo style in the 18th Century. The abbey also houses the oldest library in Austria including 800 ancient manuscripts and some 100,000 volumes, focusing on medieval church history, art history, and items relating to the local history of Salzburg,
Salzburg’s most famous son is of course Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and you will get a chance to visit his birthplace and residence, if you are interested. Mozart’s father was a member of the prince’s chamber orchestra and young Amadeus learned to play the harpsichord at the age of 3. By the age of 5 he was already writing his first compositions. During his short life, Mozart wrote over 50 symphonies and 15 operas, but he died debt-ridden at age 35 and was buried in a mass grave.
Later today, if time allows, you might also like to see the Mirabell Palace, located on the bank of the Salzach River, which was supposedly built by a local archbishop for his Jewish mistress. The palace gardens house the Baroque Museum, featuring an extensive collection of artifacts from the 17th – 18th Century.
Exeter Services: Transfers Only in Vienna & Salzburg
Half-Day Guide in Salzburg (3 Hours) (No Vehicle Services)
Hotel: Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Special Note: All touring today is on foot. Please wear comfortable footwear. If you are tired at any time, your guide can arrange for taxi service on the spot and you can pay locally.
Day 5
Salzburg
This morning’s tour will show you not only the highlights of the movie “The Sound of Music” but also the historical and architectural landmarks of Salzburg, as well as part of the Lake District. Today you will have the opportunity to see Leopoldskron Castle. The front of the castle was used as the Trapp family home in the movie. The Venetian room was copied from this castle and used as the ballroom in the film You will also see Nonnberg Abbey, the oldest convent in German-speaking Europe. Maria was a novice here and the Baron and Maria were married here in 1927. Scenes from the movie were also filmed here.
Your day will also take in some of the region’s most stunning Lake District scenery including St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang and the wedding church in Mondsee.
Exeter Services: Half Day with Car, Driver & Guide
Hotel: Goldener Hirsch Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Evening – Special Exeter Bonus
Tonight enjoy a special evening performance of Mozart’s best by candlelight while you enjoy a gourmet dinner in the historic Baroque Hall of the Stiftskeller St. Peter restaurant, compliments of Exeter International. Subject to availability upon booking.
Day 6
Salzburg- Onward
Morning at leisure before checkout and transfer to the airport or train station.
Exeter Services: Transfer Only
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel)
Price: for Two (2) Guests traveling together: $4,250 per person, double occupancy.
• This price is valid through December 25, 2009
• Some dates may be available at a lower cost
• Rates are not valid during the Salzburg Festival dates in July & August of 2009
Your itinerary includes…
Accommodations
Vienna
One (1) Classic Double Room for Three (3) nights at the Bristol Vienna; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
Salzburg
One (1) Exclusive Double Room for Two (2) nights at the Goldener Hirsch Salzburg; Tax and Buffet Breakfast included daily.
No meals included, other than breakfast as described above. Your guides will recommend restaurants that fit your exact needs daily.
Services
Private vehicle and driver at your service as described. A day with your vehicle is generally 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. English-speaking guide from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM as described. A half-day is 3.5 hours.
Transfers
All transfers to and from airports are included in the program. Unless otherwise noted, all transfer service is with a driver only, not a guide. In general, drivers have extremely limited English-speaking skills. Should you wish to have an English-speaking guide for your transfer, please inquire for the additional cost. Theater transfers are not included, unless specifically noted.
Guides
Hand chosen for their knowledge on local history, art & architecture. Guides are at your disposal between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily. Guides may assist you with restaurant reservations and purchasing of additional theater tickets at your request.
Theater
The best seats to the best performances on the dates of your visit, as described in the program. Theater transfers are not included in your program, unless specifically noted.
Tickets
All museum tickets and theater tickets as described in the program.
Airfare
No airfare included.
Train
Train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg included in the program.
Exeter International Independent Travel Programs
BAGGAGE
The vehicles reserved for your itinerary can accommodate up to two medium-sized suitcases per person. If you intend to travel with additional luggage, please advise your travel consultant so appropriate arrangements may be made.
SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing arrangements have been made with your special interests in mind. Your drivers and guides are at your disposal for full or half-day sightseeing programs as indicated in the itinerary. Within those time and mileage guidelines, your driver and guide are at your disposal, so you are free to modify your program as you please. Should you require additional time or mileage, the costs will be quoted on request and may be paid for locally in the local currency or U.S. Dollars.
Every effort has been made to confirm that scheduled sightseeing venues will be open at the time you plan to visit them. However, individual estates, museums, gardens and other points of interest can change their hours of operation at short notice. In the event that a particular attraction is closed on the day or time of your visit, your guide will offer alternative arrangements or rearrange your sightseeing to accommodate these unexpected events.
OPTIONAL EXPENSES
Charges for extra meals, transport, sightseeing services or other optional additions to your established itinerary are your responsibility and must be paid locally in the local currency.
GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included in your tour price. Your copy of “Travel Tips” contains suggested gratuity guidelines for your consideration. Gratuities may be extended in the local currency, U.S. Dollars or Euro.
DINING WITH YOUR GUIDE
On days when dinner and lunch costs have not been included in your itinerary (or in your tour cost), you may, at your discretion, choose to invite your guide to dine with your party. You are under no obligation to do so but, if you do extend such an invitation, the guide is your guest and you will be responsible for the cost of his/her meal.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
PAYMENT
Exeter International must receive a deposit of 10% of the total program cost before reservations for your independent travel program can be initiated. The balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure. No reservations are made on your behalf until this deposit has been received. Availability and pricing is subject to change until this deposit is received. All deposits are nonrefundable.
CANCELLATION
Written cancellations received less than 60 days prior to departure are subject to the following forfeit of tour cost
• 59-14 days prior to departure, 50% of total tour cost
• 14 or less days prior to departure, 100% of tour cost.
REFUNDS
We regret that refunds cannot be issued for arrangements confirmed on your itinerary but unused once your tour has begun.
INSURANCE
Exeter International strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. You will find insurance costs noted on your invoice and insurance coverage information in your original booking packet.
PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS
Once an itinerary is finalized and final payment has been made, a $100 revision fee will be charged if the itinerary is changed.
The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges. Rates are quoted in US Dollars on the current rate of exchange and tariff as of January 2009. Exeter International reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Devaluation of a foreign currency will be weighed against any tariff increases imposed. Exeter International is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Small Group or Individual Travel Program.
All arrangements are subject to availability and modification if necessary.
Prices are subject to change if necessary until paid in full.
Exeter International
kevan@exeterinternational.com
611 West Bay Street, Suite 100, Tampa FL 33606
Phone: (813) 251-5355 or (800) 633-1008
Fax: (813) 251-6685
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