EXETER INTERNATIONAL THROUGH CLOSED DOORS

Eastern Europe Through Closed Doors "Besides, I now considered myself as bound by the law of hospitality to a people who had treated me with so much expense and magnificence." -Gullivers Travels, Jonathan Swift, 1726 Our tour starts in Budapest – two cities in one – Buda and Pest- both will show us many things we might expect and quite a few that will surprise.  Highlights will no doubt include the Budapest Parliament with the Hungary’s crown jewels, the famed Budapest Opera House and the most beautiful (and largest) synagogue in Europe. There are few cities in the world that can rival the beauty and culture of Vienna.  The former capital of the Hapsburg Empire that was home to some of history’s great minds, from Mozart to Freud, Maria Theresa to Klimt.  We’ll visit the beautiful summer palace at Schönbrunn, watch a training session at the famous Spanish Riding School and walk in footsteps of royalty in the Hofburg Palace. From Vienna, we travel to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, a thirteenth century town famous for its castle, and then to Ceske Budejovice, a beautiful town in the Bohemian countryside.  We end in Prague, which has become a byword for the new Eastern Europe, with its Internet cafes and visiting film stars, but it really is a must-see city with its Old Town, Little Quarter and Hradcany.  A highlight will be two private, VIP tours – backstage at the Estates Theater, and into the library of the Strahov Monastery.

Tour Basics... 3 Nights in Budapest 2 Nights in Vienna 1 Night in Cesky Krumlov 3 NIghts in Prague  Highlights... View a training session of the famous Lipizzaner Stallions at the Spanish Riding School (schedule permitting) VIP Tour of the Strahov Monastery, stepping inside where regular visitors are not allowed Private Backstage Tour of the Estates Theater (where Mozart Premiered Don Giovanni) when it is closed to the public

Complimentary upgrade plus book two nights and get the third night free at Prague's newest 5 Star hotel



The Rocco Forte Augustine Hotel, Prague's newest 5-star property is offering a special one category upgrade for all  NEW bookings made for rooms in Executive to Junior Suite categories with no minimum stay required. In addition book two nights between now and December 31st 2010 and receive the third night free! Located in the Mala Strana district the Augustine sits at the foot of the majestic Prague Castle and is adjacent to the 13th century Augustinian monastery which lends an additional historic significance to this wonderful hotel.