b'AUSTERLITZ: NAPOLEONSScan here MASTERPIECE for the full itineraryTHE 220th ANNIVERSARY REENACTMENT TOUR2530 November 2025 Historical Background6 days As a result of the capitulation of the unfortunate General Mack at Ulm, the Expert Historian: reinforcing Russian Armies were compelled to retrace their steps along Alan Rooney the Danube valley hotly pursued by the victorious French. What followed was a dramatic game of cat and mouse as both sides tried their utmost Activity Level: 2 to hinder their opponents by way of manoeuvre, ambush, speed of march and trickery. Ultimately the armies would find themselves astride the We spend a fascinating six days exploringMoravian fortress city of Brunn (Brno) each waiting for the other to make the 1805 campaign from the Allied rear- the next move. When the Allies finally advanced, the battle of Austerlitz guard actions in the Danube valley to thewas fought on the 2 December 1805 which saw Napoleon decisively defeat battlefield of Austerlitz itself, which hasthe combined armies of Russia and Austria bringing the Third Coalition to changed little over the years. A fittingits knees in front of an astonished Europe. Fighting on a field of his own culmination of this tour will be the 220thchoosing, Napoleon used the rolling countryside to conceal his troops anniversary reenactment of the battle, awaiting to spring their masters trap. By ostensibly showing his weakness spectacular and colourful event with overby surrendering the high ground, the overconfident Allied army was drawn 1000 participants, giving us a flavour of thisforward exposing its flanks and rear to counterattack by Marshal Soult. momentous Battle of the Three Emperors.However, despite the apparent gullibility of the Allied commanders, the Further highlights of the tour will betenacity of the Russian soldier ensured that Napoleons victory was harder spectacular views over the Danube valley,won than he might have expected.Durnstein Castle, walking the battlefield of Schngrabern, lunch at the atmospheric Post House where Napoleon devised his strategy, an evening reenactment and fireworks atAusterlitz Chateau, where the Emperors Francis II and Alexander I spent the night before the battle, and of course the fabulous battle reenactment itself in VIP comfort. The tour is based out of our four-star hotels in Krems and Brno, where, at the latter we will also be able to enjoy its magical Christmas Market and sample a Glhwein or two.Day 1Fly from London to Vienna or make your own arrangements to join thetour at the Krems hotel Travel to Kremshotel for 2 nights (D)Day 2 Kutuzovs Retreat: Amstetten and Durnstein (B,D)Day 3 French Pursuit: Tabor Bridges, Schngrabern, Znaim, Krenowitz ESSENTIALSHotel in Brno for 3 nights (B,D)Day 4 The battle of Austerlitz: Slapanitz, Zuran, Blazovitz, Post House, 4-star hotels, meals as indicated, Pratzen Heights, Sokolnitz Castle, Tellnitz, Satchan lakes (B,L,D)drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Day 5 Austerlitz Chateau, the 220th anniversary re-enactment, fireworks (B,L,D)tour manager and expert historianDay 6Spaleny Mill, drive to Vienna Fly Vienna to London or perhaps extend throughout, all internal travel,your stay in Austria (B)optional travel from UK.34 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 56205926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 34 22/08/2025 13:35'