Our tours are carefully planned to offer you a comfortable balance of sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure time. Experience shows, however, that many travelers like to use their free time to make one or more additional excursions. The optional excursions we offer are listed alphabetically on the following pages along with approximate prices and times, as well as the cities from which they are operated. Detailed descriptions of the specific excursions for your tour will also be sent with your Trip Documents Packet.Optional Excursions must be booked with and paid to your tour manager in Europe. Prices are in American Dollars, and you may pay with US Dollars in cash or with credit card (only VISA, Mastercard and Discover are accepted). If you pay by credit card, you must be able to present the actual card to the tour manager. Please note that personal checks and traveler's checks are not accepted. Operation of all excursions is subject to sufficient participation, and some excursions are dependent on favorable weather conditions. Your tour manager reserves the right to make changes to or cancel these excursions at his/her sole discretion.

Czech Folklore Show & Dinner - 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. in Prague, US$65
The small castle of the Folklore Gardens has fashioned its dining hall with a village atmosphere. Staff in traditional costumes serve Czech specialties while you are entertained with Czech history, song, dance, and folklore. You are invited to join the singing and dancing.

Danube Dinner Cruise - 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. in Budapest, US$80
Glide down the 'beautiful blue Danube' on a cruise boat. A local guide will accompany you as your Hungarian host to point out interesting sights and identify the stunning architectural masterpieces of Budapest. While on board, enjoy a lavish buffet dinner including champagne. Slip out on the deck to watch the sun set in Budapest and return to the classy musical entertainment inside during your dessert and coffee.

Melk Abbey & Durnstein - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. from Vienna, US$45
Visit impressive Melk Abbey, a Roman fortress turned into an abbey by 11th-century monks. Independent lunch at Melk is followed by a drive to Durnstein, a lovely wine town on the Danube River, and home to one of Austria's most picturesque baroque churches.

Parliament Visit - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Budapest, US$40
A local guide will take you on a tour of the impressive and beautiful Hungarian Parliament buildings while explaining the country's history and government.

Vienna Woods & Heuriger - 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. in Vienna, US$90
Singers and dancers will entertain you with the famous works of the beloved Viennese composer Johann Strauss while you enjoy the wines of the region and dine in the convivial atmosphere of a typical Viennese wine hall known as a 'Heuriger'.