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Berlin – Hotel
Adlon
(2nights), Condé Nast Traveler Gold List ’06
Adjacent to the magnificent Brandenburg Gate,
the Adlon is the most luxurious hotel in the city, blending
modern and elegantly preserved architecture around a quiet garden
courtyard.
Dresden – Taschenberg Palais (1), Leading Hotels
in the World ’06
Completed in 1709 under Augustus the Strong and destroyed in 1945, the
former "guest house of the kings" was re-erected as the
Kempinski Hotel Taschenbergpalais Dresden. Located in the heart of Dresden’s
historic city center, next door to the world famous Semper Opera and the
Zwinger, the Baroque palace is ideally situated.
Karlovy Vary – Grandhotel Pupp (1)
The
most beautiful hotel of Western Bohemia has been taking care of its guests
since the year 1701. The quiet green valley with therapeutic power of hot
springs brings fascination to every visitor.
Prague – Four Seasons Hotel (3)
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List ’06
Located in the medieval Old Town, close to unique historical monuments
and with marvelous views of Prague Castle, the hotel reflects the ambiance
of the royal past. The spacious guest rooms offer luxurious accommodation.
Salzburg – Hotel Sacher (2), Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
‘06
This dignified inn offers five beautiful dining rooms with a wonderful
variety of décor and gourmet menus and elegant guest rooms.
Vienna – Hotel Imperial (3), Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
‘06, Leading Hotels of the World
At one time, this building was Vienna’s most prominent ducal palace.
The spacious opulence of the Baroque marble lobby with its glittering
chandeliers offers a vivid picture of "old Vienna".
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 Day
1 (Friday) USA – Berlin
Depart the USA for your overnight flight to
Berlin.
Day 2 (Saturday) Berlin
 You
are met upon your arrival in Berlin and driven by private car to the
Hotel Adlon - the most luxurious in the city, two blocks from the Friedrichstrasse boutiques. The afternoon is free for your leisure;
however, your tour manager will be in the lobby to answer any questions.
This evening, join your travel companions for a private cocktail reception
and à la carte dining in the open-hearth restaurant of the hotel. (D)
Day 3 (Sunday) Berlin
This morning, you tour this fascinating
city that still reveals the different lifestyles of the East and the West.
The largest city in Germany, it is eight times the size of Paris, and more
than a third of the city is comprised of forests, parks, and waterways.
You see the huge Neo-Renaissance palace (the Reichstag), the
infamous Brandenburg Gate, and travel along the famous avenue, Unter den
Linden.
On your visit to the distinguished Pergamon
Museum, you see the renowned Collection of Antiquities – including the
Greek Altar and the processional way to the ancient Babylonian Gate of
Ishtar. (B,L,D)
Day 4 (Monday) Berlin
– Dresden
 After your breakfast, you journey southward
through the beautiful green forests and silver lakes of Saxony to Dresden,
set on the banks of the Elbe River. Before its devastation during World
War II, this city was called the "Florence of the Elbe". You see
the glorious German Baroque Zwinger in the historic center - with its
exhibit of the famous Old Masters and the Green Vault, with one of the
finest jewelry collections in the world, and the Semper Opera House.
You check into the Taschenberg Palais
– Kempinski, the most illustrious accommodation in the city.
Originally the 18th century home of Countess von Cosel, it was
restored after the war; the yellow Baroque exterior is complemented by
fountains and statues. Inside, you enjoy all the modern conveniences of
today. You dine à la carte this evening in a restaurant at the hotel that
features delicious international and Saxon dishes. (B,L,D)
Day 5 (Tuesday) Dresden
- Karlovy Vary
Today, you have a real treat – a trip to
a spa! You cross the border into the Czech Republic and drive on to
Karlovy Vary. Better known to some by its German name of Karlsbad, it is a
very well-known spa and tourist center located in the Tepla River valley.
Legend tells us that the local warm springs were discovered by Emperor
Charles IV during a hunting trip in the mid-1300s. By the end of the 16th
century, water was being carried into more than 200 local spa houses by
way of wooded troughs.
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