Winter in Central Europe

Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 11:42 am
Press Release: Back-Roads Touring

3 July 2012

Winter in Central Europe

Charles Bridge, Prague

Enjoy an earlybird saving of 7.5%, or NZ$157, on the Vienna & Prague winter tour from Back-Roads Touring when booked by 31 July.

The 5-day small group journey explores the best of both cities including Schonbrunn Palace and St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna and the iconic Charles Bridge, Astronomical Clock and Old Town Hall in Prague from NZ$1993* per person twin share.

The tour also includes a gala dinner and concert in Vienna as well as visits to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, and Brno, one of the oldest and best-preserved medieval towns in Europe.

The tour departs Vienna and operates between December 2012 and February 2013, with visits to Christmas markets in Vienna, Brno and Prague included in selected departures.

The tour also includes four nights’ accommodation, driver/guide, mini-coach transport, European breakfast daily, two evening meals and entrance to Schonbrunn Palace, Sound of Vienna dining experience and concert, Old Town Hall Tower, St Vitus Cathedral and Terezin Memorial.

Contact Back-Roads on 0800 223 369 or info@backroadstouring.co.nz or visit your local travel agent.

*Terms and conditions apply. All discounts must be requested at time of booking and will apply to the basic tour price. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be booked and paid in full before 31 July 2012. Advertised price includes earlybird discount.

ENDS

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