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TABLE OF CONTENTS
8 | K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
10 | K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
| K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
16 | K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA
| K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
| K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA
| K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST
| K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
| K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW
| K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB
| K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA
| K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE
| K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA
| K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE 17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
| K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA
| K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC & WARSAW
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| K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
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| K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST
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| K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
KOMPAS ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2013 - EUROPE (Central, Eastern & Mediterranean)
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| K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
18 | K405 ~ CROATIA, SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA (NEW) 14 days from Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a
20 | K405S ~ SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA (NEW) 12 days from Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bankso & So�a
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest
7 days from Prague to Vienna
7 days from Vienna to Budapest
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest
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| K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST 13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague
9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
44 14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna
9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna
13 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw62
| K810 ~ CROATIA EXPRESS (NEW)9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro
54 | K813 ~ NORTHERN CROATIA (NEW)8 days from Zagreb, Dzakovo, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok and Varazdin
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague
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| K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE
7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
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| K808Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
8 days from Venice to Florence and Rome
| K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME & SORRENTO 14 11 days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento
10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest22
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7 days f rom Warsaw to Ber l in and Prague
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Touring by modern motor coach Airport and local transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Warsaw Berlin Prague
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Friday
Day 2, in Warsaw, Saturday
Day 3, to Berlin, Sunday
Day 4, in Berlin, Monday
Day 5, to Prague, Tuesday
K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
The 700 year old capital is the symbol of the Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magni�cent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
You will be met and transferred to the hotel. There will be plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director. (D)
Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then continue to Berlin, today's �nal destination. (B, D)
Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed German Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view the other famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B)
This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Day 6, in Prague, Wednesday
Day 7, depart Prague, Thursday
HOTELS:
Prague: Diplomat (F)
TOUR K010
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) or Maritim pro Arte (F)
PRICES:
14-Jun 20-Jun
12-Jul 18-Jul
ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2013
31-May 06-Jun
28-Jun 04-Jul
26-Jul 01-Aug
17-May 23-May
09-Aug 15-Aug
23-Aug 29-Aug
13-Sep 19-
20-Sep 26-Sep
Sep
11-Oct 17-Oct
Single room supplement: $598
Per person in twin: $1,498
7 days f rom Warsaw to Ber l in and Prague
Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (F)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
tour, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Afterwards, continue to the Czech capital of Prague. 390 km (B, D)
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)
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7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Moscow Novgorod St. Petersburg
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner in the evening. (D)
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)
There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Thursday
Day 7, depart St. Petersburg, Friday
TOUR K011
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
HOTELS:
Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA7 days f rom Moscow to Novgorod and St . Petersburg
27-Apr 03-May
25-May 31-May
27-Jul 02-Aug
24-Aug 30-Aug
11-May 17-May
22-Jun 28-Jun
06-Jul 12-Jul
07-Sep
21-Sep
05-Oct
13-Sep
27-Sep
11-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Single room supplement: $744
Per person in twin: $1,798
St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)
highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit private palace & park of Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin, will be available. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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TOUR FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Airport transfers
SPECIAL FEATURES:
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
divaD s’olegnalehciM :ecnerolF Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel,
Roman Forum and Colosseum
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday
Day 2, in Venice, Monday
Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday
Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday
K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
8 Days f rom Venice to F lorence and Rome
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners including awelcome dinner in Venice and a farewell dinner in Rome
Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,extra leg room and emergency washroom
Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome
Inside visits and special features as shown in bold in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
Professional English speaking tour director
Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica
Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)
Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)
Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner. (B, D)
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Day 5, to Rome, Thursday
Day 6, in Rome, Friday
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday
Day 8, departing Rome, Sunday
( F ) Venice: Carlton Florence: NH Anglo American (F) Rome: BW Hotel Universo (F)
8 Days f rom Venice to F lorence and Rome
Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)
Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L)
Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound �ight arrives the same day. (B)
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TOUR K100
Start date: End date: Prices:04-Nov-2012 11-Nov-2012 $ 1,899
11-Nov-2012 18-Nov-2012 $ 1,799
23-Dec-2012 30-Dec-2012 $ 1,899
30-Dec-2012 06-Jan-2013 $ 2,189
17-Feb 24-Feb $ 1,699
10-Mar 17-Mar $ 1,799
24-Mar 31-Mar $ 1,799
07-Apr 14-Apr $ 2,395
14-Apr 21-Apr $ 2,395
21-Apr 28-Apr $ 2,395
28-Apr 05-May $ 2,395
12-May 19-May $ 2,395
26-May 02-Jun $ 2,395
02-Jun 09-Jun $ 2,395
23-Jun 30-Jun $ 2,395
30-Jun 07-Jul $ 2,395
14-Jul 21-Jul $ 2,195
28-Jul 04-Aug $ 2,195
11-Aug 18-Aug $ 2,195
25-Aug 01-Sep $ 2,195
01-Sep 08-Sep $ 2,395
08-Sep 15-Sep $ 2,395
15-Sep 22-Sep $ 2,395
22-Sep 29-Sep $ 2,395
06-Oct 13-Oct $ 2,395
13-Oct 20-Oct $ 2,395
20-Oct 27-Oct $ 2,395
27-Oct 03-Nov $ 2,195
03-Nov 10-Nov $ 1,995
10-Nov 17-Nov $ 1,995
Single room supplement: $ 768
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TOUR FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Airport transfers
SPECIAL FEATURES:
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
divaD s’olegnalehciM :ecnerolF Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel,
Roman Forum and Colosseum
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday
Day 2, in Venice, Monday
Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday
Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday
K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners including awelcome dinner in Venice
Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,extra leg room and emergency washroom
Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Capri
Inside visits and special features as shown in bold in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable
Professional English speaking tour director Headsets will be provided for included
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica
Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)
Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day
Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel. (B, D)
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)
is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)
Day 5, to Rome, Thursday
Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
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K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Day 6, in Rome, Friday
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday
Day 8, to Sorrento, Sunday
( F ) Venice: Carlton Florence: NH Anglo American (F) Rome: BW Hotel Universo (F) Sorrento: La Residenza (F) or Parco dei Principi (F)
11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento
Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)
Day 10, in Sorrento, Tuesday
Enjoy full day at leisure to explore Sorrento independently. (B)
Day 11, depart Naples, Wednesday
Morning transfer to Naples airport. Your homebound �ight arrives the same day. (B)
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L)
Depart Rome and travel towards Sorrento. En route, stop to visit Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Dinner and overnight in your Sorrento hotel. (B, D)
Day 9, excursion to Capri, Monday
Glide across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Visit the magni�cent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Wander through the winding streets past the chic boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B)
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TOUR K101
STARTING DATES TERMINATION DATES
07-Apr 17-Apr
21-Apr 01-May
12-May 22-May
02-Jun 12-Jun
23-Jun 03-Jul
30-Jun 10-Jul
28-Jul 07-Aug
25-Aug 04-Sep
PRICES:
08-Sep 18-Sep
22-Sep 02-Oct
06-Oct 16-Oct
20-Oct 30-Oct
03-Nov 13-Nov
Per person in twin: $ 2,998
Single room supplement : $ 886
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K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Gorisk a Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 2 dinners Airport transfers Travel by modern air-conditioned motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Ljubljana Postojna cave and Predjama castle Piran Secovlje Soca valley Bled
Day 1, arrive Ljubljana or Venice, Monday
Day 2, Postojna to Piran, Tuesday
Day 3, Piran, Portoroz and Goriska Brda, Wednesday
Day 4, Soca Valley, Thursday
Day 5, Bled, Friday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for welcome orientation meeting including welcome drink. Overnight in Ljubljana.
The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the middle of a cli�. Drive to Slovenian coast. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Piran. (B, D)
Morning tour of Piran is followed by the visit of Portoroz, popular tourist resort, before we continue to Secovlje Salt-pans. We will turn inland and travel to Nova Gorica. Rest of the day at leisure or you can take a part in an optional tour to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will have the possibility to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B)
Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway's Farewell to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum. After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps. Overnight in Bled. (B)
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cli� high above the lake. The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an optional tour to Sko�a Loka – the medieval town with castle that rises above the con�uence of the two Sora rivers. Overnight in Bled. (B)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Gorisk a Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday
Day 7, depart Bled, Sunday
HOTELS:
TOUR K301
STARTING DATES TERMINATION DATES
PRICES:
06-May 12-May
03-Jun 09-Jun
17-Jun 23-Jun
08-Jul 14-Jul
12-Aug 18-Aug
02-Sep 08-Sep
16-Sep 22-Sep
07-Oct 13-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Per person in twin: $ 1,566
Single room supplement : $ 390
Ljubljana: Hotel Central (F)
Piran: Hotel Piran (F)
Nova Gorica: Hotel Park (F) / Perla (F)
Bled: Golf (F) or Park (F)
Day at leisure in Bled.Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled.Tonight farewell dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Bled. (B, D)
After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport, Koper airport or Venice airport for your �ight home. (B)
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TOUR FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Airport transfers Wine tasting
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Belgrade Skopje Ohrid Bitola
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Monday
Day 2, in Zagreb, Tuesday
Day 3, to Belgrade, Wednesday
K405 ~ CROATIA, SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
14 days from Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 9 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Luggage handling Professional English speaking tour director
Zagreb Thessaloniki Melnik Bansko So�a
PellaDay 5, to Skopje, Friday
Day 4, in Belgrade, Thursday
After breakfast, depart towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and a complimentary lunch. Proceed to Skopje with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with Overnight. (B,L,D)
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take one of available optional excursions. Overnight. (B)
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova
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Following breakfast depart to Belgrade. Serbia’s capital. Enjoy beautiful and picturesque Croatia countryside. Upon arrival hotel check in and evening dinner with live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight. (B,D)
Day 6, to Ohrid, Saturday
Morning Skopje city tour. We will view the Memorial Holocaust Museum of Macedonian Jews; the old railway and the Skopje's earthquake Memorial park all located in the new part of Skopje. Continue along the central pedestrian part of the city and visit the monument of Mother Teresa and the old Turkish stone bridge, the Monument of Alexander the Great. Following city tour the route will take you along the beautiful canyon of the river Radika where we shall visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia St. Jovan Bigorski. Continue along the river Crni Drim to Debar Lake and city of Debar to Ohrid. Dinner with national folk music and traditional cuisine. (B,D)
street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city and Tito’s Memorial. (B)
We start the day with a walking tour around the Ohrid old town-museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old part of the town was known in ancient times as Lychnidos, the City of Lights. Slavs gave it the name of Arida in the 10th C, and it became a major center of culture and art for this area. It is the cradle of Slavic written language and literature, from where the alphabet called Cyrillic was created by the two brothers Cyril and Methods. Ohrid is also known as the “City of 365 churches“ and we visit, not all, but the most important ones. Visiting Tsar Smuili
Day 7, in Ohrid, Sunday
SERBIA
CROATIA
MACEDONIA
BULGARIA
GREECE
Sofia
BanskoMelnik
ThessalonikiPella
BitolaOhrid
Skopje
Belgrade
Zagreb
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ROMANIA
ALBANIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
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K405 ~ CROATIA, SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Day 8, to Bitola, Monday
Day 14, depart So�a, Sunday
HOTELS:
14 days from Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a
After breakfast the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)
Day 13, in So�a, Saturday
After breakfast meet your local guide for a panoramic walking tour of So�a. Featuring Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. So�a Church, Parliament Square, the monument of King Liberator, Russina church, the National theater, the National Art Gallery, Archeological museum the Presiensy and many more. Also you will be able to see impressive sites like the Round Church, St. George, which is the best preserved Byzantine building, the fortress walls of ancient Serdica. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening farewell dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Belgrade: Moskva (F) Skopje: Holiday Inn (F) Ohrid: Metropol (F) Bitola: Millennium (F) Thessaloniki: Grand hotel Palace (SF) Bansko: Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko (SF) So�a: Radisson Blu (DXL)
Today travel to Bitola. We will climb up from the lakeshore to the monastery of St. Naum and enjoy the scenic route through the Mountain region of Galichica where we will be able to see both lakes – Ohrid and Prespa. In the afternoon arrival to Bitola, Macedonia’s second must see city to visit the Hellcat ruins of Bitola. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 9, to Thessaloniki, Tuesday
Depart to Thessaloniki with a short stop in Pella. En route, an archeological site and the birth place of Alexander the Great. Enjoy viewing several characteristically mosaics from that period. In the evening we enjoy dinner with traditional Greek dancing and Buzuki music. (B,D)
Day 10, in Thessaloniki, Wednesday
The unique history of the city, which has passed through four characteristic periods, the Hellenic, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire, allows you to experience the true architectural values of Thessalonica. From its piers and docks, churches and market places, to the wreathed hills, mountains and castles this city will leave you touched by its hospitality and its thriving antiquity. We will visit The White Tower, the Saint Demitrios Church and Jewish museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 11, to Bansko, Thursday
Breakfast followed by a departure to the picturesque town of Melnik where we will enjoy wine tasting. Proceed to Bansko for evening dinner with Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight. (B,D)
Day 12, to So�a, Friday
Departure to the UNESCO Rila Monastery, one of the greatest centers of scholarship and religion in Bulgaria during the National Revival Period. After being founded in the middle of the 10th century, it played a key role in preserving Bulgarian culture and language. Visit the monastery church with its amazing frescoes, painted by the �nest Bulgarian artists from XIX’th Century and the
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fortress from the 10th C, St. Kliment from the 13th C, St. Sophia from the 11th C, and St. Panteleimon from the 9th C., we culminate the tour of Ohrid with a walk through the local bazaar. Afternoon is free to enjoy Ohrid at our own leisure. Overnight. (B)
monastery museum. Departure to So�a for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
TOUR K405
Start date: End Date:
13-May 26-May03-Jun 16-Jun24-Jun 07-Jul15-Jul 28-Jul26-Aug 08-Sep09-Sep 22-Sep23-Sep 06-Oct07-Oct 20-OctPRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 2,495Single room supplement: $ 1,144
20
TOUR FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Airport transfers Wine tasting
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Belgrade Skopje Ohrid Bitola
Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Wednesday
Day 2, Belgrade, Thursday
K405S ~ SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
12 days from Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 8 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Luggage handling Professional English speaking tour director
Thessaloniki Melnik Bansko So�a
Pella
Day 3, to Skopje, Friday
After breakfast, depart towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and a complimentary lunch. Proceed to Skopje with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with Overnight. (B,L,D)
Upon arrival to Belgrade airport, meet and greet with transfer to your hotel in Belgrade. Welcome dinner in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija and overnight. (D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city and Tito’s Memorial. (B)
Day 4, to Ohrid, Saturday
Morning Skopje city tour. We will view the Memorial Holocaust Museum of Macedonian Jews; the old railway
We start the day with a walking tour around the Ohrid old town-museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old part of the town was known in ancient times as Lychnidos, the City of Lights. Slavs gave it the name of Arida in the 10th C, and it became a major center of culture and art for this area. It is the cradle of Slavic written language and literature, from where the alphabet called Cyrillic was created by the two brothers Cyril and Methods. Ohrid is also known as the “City of 365 churches“ and we visit, not all, but the most important ones. Visiting Tsar Smuilifortress from the 10th C, St. Kliment from the 13th C, St. Sophia from the 11th C, and St. Panteleimon from the 9th C., we culminate the tour of Ohrid with a walk through the local bazaar. Afternoon is free to enjoy Ohrid at our own leisure. Overnight. (B)
Day 5, in Ohrid, Sunday
and the Skopje's earthquake Memorial park all located in the new part of Skopje. Continue along the central pedestrian part of the city and visit the monument of Mother Teresa and the old Turkish stone bridge, the Monument of Alexander the Great. Following city tour the route will take you along the beautiful canyon of the river Radika where we shall visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia St. Jovan Bigorski. Continue along the river Crni Drim to Debar Lake and city of Debar to Ohrid. Dinner with national folk music and traditional cuisine. (B,D)
Day 6, to Bitola, Monday
Today travel to Bitola. We will climb up from the lakeshore to the monastery of St. Naum and enjoy the scenic route through the Mountain region of Galichica where we will be able to see both lakes – Ohrid and Prespa. In the afternoon arrival to Bitola, Macedonia’s second must see city to visit the Hellcat ruins of Bitola. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
SERBIA
MACEDONIA
BULGARIA
GREECE
Sofia
BanskoMelnik
ThessalonikiPella
BitolaOhrid
Skopje
Belgrade
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
ROMANIA
TURKEY
ALBANIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
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K405S ~ SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Day 12, depart So�a, Sunday
HOTELS:
12 days from Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a
After breakfast the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)
Day 11, in So�a, Saturday
After breakfast meet your local guide for a panoramic walking tour of So�a. Featuring Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. So�a Church, Parliament Square, the monument of King Liberator, Russina church, the National theater, the National Art Gallery, Archeological museum the Presiensy and many more. Also you will be able to see impressive sites like the Round Church, St. George, which is the best preserved Byzantine building, the fortress walls of ancient Serdica. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening faravel dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Belgrade: Moskva (F) Skopje: Holiday Inn (F) Ohrid: Metropol (F) Bitola: Millennium (F) Thessaloniki: Grand hotel Palace (SF) Bansko: Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko (SF) So�a: Radisson Blu (DXL)
Day 7, to Thessaloniki, Tuesday
Depart to Thessaloniki with a short stop in Pella. En route, an archeological site and the birth place of Alexander the Great. Enjoy viewing several characteristically mosaics from that period. In the evening we enjoy dinner with traditional Greek dancing and Buzuki music. (B,D)
Day 8, in Thessaloniki, Wednesday
The unique history of the city, which has passed through four characteristic periods, the Hellenic, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire, allows you to experience the true architectural values of Thessalonica. From its piers and docks, churches and market places, to the wreathed hills, mountains and castles this city will leave you touched by its hospitality and its thriving antiquity. We will visit The White Tower, the Saint Demitrios Church and Jewish museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 9, to Bansko, Thursday
Breakfast followed by a departure to the picturesque town of Melnik where we will enjoy wine tasting. Proceed to Bansko for evening dinner with Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight. (B,D)
Day 10, to So�a, Friday
Departure to the UNESCO Rila Monastery, one of the greatest centers of scholarship and religion in Bulgaria during the National Revival Period. After being founded in the middle of the 10th century, it played a key role in preserving Bulgarian culture and language. Visit the monastery church with its amazing frescoes, painted by the �nest Bulgarian artists from XIX’th Century and the monastery museum. Departure to So�a for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
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TOUR K405S
Start date: End Date:
15-May 26-May05-Jun 16-Jun26-Jun 07-Jul17-Jul 28-Jul28-Aug 08-Sep11-Sep 22-Sep25-Sep 06-Oct09-Oct 20-OctPRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 2,195Single room supplement: $ 878
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Touring by modern motor coach Airport and local transfers Professional English speaking tour director
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
Belgrade
So�a
Novi Sad Timisoara Hunedoara
Brasov Bucharest
Sibiu Sighisoara
Day 4, in Belgrade, Monday
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Luggage handling
K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
Day 5, Belgrade - Novi Sad - Timisoara, Tuesday
10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest
Half day So�a city tour. The highlights of the tour will be the visits to the National History Museum where the gold and silver Thracian treasures are displayed, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander Nevski Crypt. Evening at leisure to relax. Overnight. (B)
Arrive in So�a. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director at the welcome dinner. (D)
After breakfast departure towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and a complimentary lunch. Proceed to Belgrade with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 1, arrive So�a, Friday
Day 2, in So�a, Saturday
Day 3, So�a - Nis - Belgrade, Sunday
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. (B)
After breakfast depart to Novi Sad. Capital of the Northern Serbian province of Vojvodina and Serbia's second largest city after Belgrade. Upon arrival enjoy walking tour of all the major attractions of Novi Sad including the Petrovaradin Fortress, Liberty Square, the Cathedral, City Council, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavaska Street. Continue to Timisoara, the city where Romanian revolution started in 1989. Arrive to Timisoara and view ruins of Timisoara Fortress, Huniady Castle, Pasha's Wheel and Fabric residential areas, Corso shopping area, and accommodation with dinner. (B, D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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HOTELS:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Day 6, Timisoara - Sibiu, Wednesday
Day 7, Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov, Thursday
Day 8, Brasov - Bucharest, Friday
Day 10, depart Bucharest, Sunday
10-May 19-May
24-May 02-Jun
21-Jun 30-Jun
12-Jul 21-Jul
02-Aug 11-Aug
30-Aug 08-Sep
13-Sep 22-Sep
04-Oct 13-Oct
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Sibiu
Brasov
Bucharest
K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
: Ramada (SF)
Timisoara: Hotel Timisoara (F) or NH Timisoara (F)
: Aro Palace (SF)
: Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest (DLX)
TOUR K501
Per person in twin: $ 1,758
Single room supplement: $ 538
: Hotel Moskva (F) Belgrade
10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest
After breakfast departure to Sibiu. On the way to Sibiu we will visit the fortress of Hunedoara that become the castle of the most pre-eminent king of the medieval – Matia Corvin.The monument has a special glamour due to its di�erent construction styles the presence of military and civil innovations as well as for the impetuous court life that animated it for more than 400 years. Arrival to Sibiu and accommodation with dinner. (B, D)
will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)
After breakfast you have some time at leisure until the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania. During the tour you will see the Huet Square, the Large Square, the Evangelical Cathedral, the Liars' Bridge and others. Continue towards Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city in South-Eastern Europe, for sightseeing tour including entrance to the famous Clock Tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)
Following breakfast departure towards Bran. Visit of the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker's novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Continue to Bucharest and stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Afterwards continue to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery and to Bucharest. After arrival accommodation at your hotel and dinner. (B, D)
Day 9, in Bucharest, Saturday
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed "Little Paris". During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour
So�a: Radisson Blu (DLX)
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K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST10 days f rom Prague and Vienna to Budapest
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily Dinner with folklore in Prague Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest Opera performance in Prague Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Inter-city travel by modern motor coach Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral
Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum
Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church
Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2, in Prague, Saturday
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
Day 3, in Prague, Sunday
Day 4, to Vienna, Monday
Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201324
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz". The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
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K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday
Day 7, to Budapest, Thursday
Day 8, in Budapest, Friday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The
Day 9, in Budapest, Saturday
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)
TOUR K505
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
-Apr 0 -May
PRICES:
Day 10, depart Budapest, Sunday
HOTELS:
Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
26-Apr 05-May
10-May 19-May
24-May 02-Jun
07-Jun 16-Jun
21-Jun 30-Jun
05-Jul 14-Jul
02-Aug 11-Aug
16-Aug 25-Aug
06-Sep 15-Sep
13-Sep 22-Sep
25-Oct 03-Nov
04-Oct 13-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Renaissance (F)
Single room supplement: $ 795
25
Per person in twin: $ 1,998
10 days f rom Prague and Vienna to Budapest
Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum in the morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Today, journey takes you eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called "Paris of the East". The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)
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K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA7 Days from Prague to Vienna
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily Dinner with folklore in Prague Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna Opera performance in Prague Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral
Museum
Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2, in Prague, Saturday
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
Day 3, in Prague, Sunday
Day 4, to Vienna, Monday
Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday
Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201326
Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz". The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday
Day 7, depart Vienna, Thursday
HOTELS:
TOUR K506
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
07-Jun 13-Jun
21-Jun 27-Jun
05-Jul 11-Jul
02-Aug 08-Aug
16-Aug 22-Aug
06-Sep 12-Sep
13-Sep 19-Sep
04-Oct 10-Oct
25-Oct 31-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
10-May
26-Apr
16-May
02-May
24-May 30-May
Single room supplement: $ 728
27
Per person in twin: $ 1,568
7 Days from Prague to Vienna
Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Renaissance (F) Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST7 days from Vienna to Budapest
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum
Church
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday
Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Day 3, in Vienna, Wednesday
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)
Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday
Day 5, in Budapest, Friday
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201328
Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)
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K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST
Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)
Day 7, depart Budapest, Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departur ight. (B)
HOTELS:
TOUR K507
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
13-May 19-May
27-May 02-Jun
10-Jun 16-Jun
24-Jun 30-Jun
08-Jul 14-Jul
05-Aug 11-Aug
19-Aug 25-Aug
09-Sep 15-Sep
16-Sep 22-Sep
07-Oct 13-Oct
28-Oct 03-Nov
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
29-Apr 05-May
Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Renaissance (F)
Single room supplement: $ 389
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Per person in twin: $ 1,498
7 days from Vienna to Budapest
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 1 lunch Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
Daytime Danube river cruise, Budapest.
Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Museum
Church
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday
Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Day 3, in Vienna, Wednesday
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum
Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday
Day 5, in Budapest, Friday
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST
Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische
Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village Museum
this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;Bran Castle
Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation
Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest
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Dinner with entertainment in typical csardarestaurant in Budapest
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)
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Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,
is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)
HOTELS:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
05-Aug
09-Sep
07-Oct
28-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Renaissance (F)
ANNEIV ~ 805K TSE RAH CUB OT
TOUR K508
Day 7, to Bucharest, Sunday
Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
Day 10, depart Bucharest, Wednesday
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon
29-Apr 08-May
13-May 22-May
27-May 05-Jun
10-Jun 19-Jun
24-Jun 03-Jul
08-Jul 17-Jul
14-Aug
19-Aug 28-Aug
18-Sep
16-Sep 25-Sep
16-Oct
06-Nov
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest
Day 9, to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov, Tuesday
Day 8, in Bucharest, Monday
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Per person in twin: $ 1,948
Single room supplement: $ 735
After breakfast, free morning. Early in the afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Danube river, a magni�cent divider and connector of Buda and Pest. Bu�et lunch will be served on board. After the cruise you will be taken to the airport for your evening �ight to Bucharest. (B, L)
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed "Little Paris". During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant.(B, D)
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery. Then stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Continue the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle, made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Next, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 1 lunch
of Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
Daytime Danube river cruise, Budapest.
Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Day 2, Saturday, in Prague
Day 5, Tuesday, in Vienna
Day 6, Wednesday, in Vienna
Day 7, Thursday, to Budapest
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum
Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village Museum Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;
Bran Castle
Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church
Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’
Dinner with entertainment in typical csardarestaurant in Budapest
K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest
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Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb Opera performance in Prague Dinner with folklore in Prague
Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral
Day 1, Friday, arrive Prague
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinnerwith folklore in a local restaurant. (D)
Dinner in Bucharest
Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant in Bucharest
Day 3, Sunday, in Prague
Day 4, Monday, to Vienna
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles
Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”. The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The Afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excersions. (B)
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Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)
Day 9, Saturday, in Budapest
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,
is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)
HOTELS:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
02-Aug
06-Sep
13
04-Oct
-Sep
25-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Renaissance (F)
TOUR K508PDay 10, Sunday, to Bucharest
Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
Day 13, Wednesday, depart Bucharest
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon
26-Apr 08-May
10-May 22-May
24-May 05-Jun
07-Jun 19-Jun
21-Jun 03-Jul
05-Jul 17-Jul
14-Aug
16-Aug 28-Aug
18-Sep
25-Sep
16-Oct
06-Nov
Day 12, Tuesday, to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov
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Per person in twin: $ 2,755
Single room supplement: $ 955
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K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest
Prague : Majestic Plaza (F)
Day 8, Friday, in Budapest
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
After breakfast, free morning. Early in the afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Danube river, a magni�cent divider and connector of Buda and Pest. Bu�et lunch will be served on board. After the cruise you will be taken to the airport for your evening �ight to Bucharest. (B, L)
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed “Little Paris”. During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally succeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th
century Sinaia Monastery. Then stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Continue the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Next, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)
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K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Ber l in and Prague
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
Airport transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional English speaking tour director
Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Vienna Budapest Krakow Warsaw Berlin Prague
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday
Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest just in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)
Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B)
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival. (B, D)
Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday
Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201334
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)
K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday
The 700 years old capital is a symbol of the Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from the magni cent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
Day 9, to Berlin, Sunday
Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then continue to Berlin, today’ nal destination. (B, D)
Day 10, in Berlin, Monday
Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B)
Day 11, to Prague, Tuesday
This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Afterwards, continue to Prague, the Capital of Czech Republic. (B, D)
Day 12, in Prague, Wednesday
Day 13, depart Prague, Thursday
HOTELS:
Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
Prague: Diplomat (F)
TOUR K601STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) or Maritim pro Arte (F)
PRICES:
25-May 06-Jun08-Jun 20-Jun22-Jun 04-Jul06-Jul 18-Jul20-Jul 01-Aug03-Aug 15-Aug17-Aug 29-Aug07-Sep 19-Sep
05-Oct 17-Oct14-Sep 26-Sep
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
11-May 23-May
Single room supplement: $ 998Per person in twin: $ 2,398
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13 days from Vienna to Budapest , Krakow, Warsaw, Ber l in and Prague
Budapest: Radisson Blu (F)
Warsaw: Radisson Blu (F) Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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This morning join a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. (B, D)
K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
Airport transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional English speaking tour director
Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Vienna Budapest Krakow Warsaw
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday
Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Day 5 to Krakow, Wednesday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201336
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)
amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B)
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival. (B, D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater
Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town
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K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday
Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday
HOTELS:
Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
TOUR K681
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
11-May 19-May
14-Sep
Single room supplement:
Per person in twin:
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9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
25-May 02-Jun
08-Jun 16-Jun
22-Jun 30-Jun
06-Jul 14-Jul
20-Jul 28-Jul
03-Aug 11-Aug
17-Aug 25-Aug
07-Sep 15-Sep
22-Sep
05-Oct 13-Oct
Budapest: Radisson Blu (F)
Warsaw: Radisson Blu (F)
This morning join a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. (B, D)
The 700 year old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magni�cent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)
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K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
Arrival and departure transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Economy �ight Belgrade (Serbia)-Podgorica(Montenegro)
Professional English speaking tour director
Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Belgrade Cetinje Kotor Dubrovnik Split
Plitvice Lakes Postojna Caves Bled Ljubljana Zagreb
Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday
Day 2, in Belgrade, Friday
Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday
Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201338
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at the welcome cocktail.
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city's main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Mihajlova Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito's Memorial. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. (B, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short �ight to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon arrival, continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the historical capital of Montenegro located at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Visit the Cetinje Museum. Then, take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest �ord in Southern Europe, and along the way view the towns of Risan and Kotor. Head towards Croatia for dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB
Day 5, to Split, Monday
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old shing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. 317 km (B, D)
Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)
Day 8, in Bled, Thursday
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cli high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi cant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall
and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)
Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday
This morning enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the Old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
HOTELS:
Split: Atrium (F) / President (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K700STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
02-May 12-May16-May 26-May30-May 09-Jun13-Jun 23-Jun27-Jun 07-Jul11-Jul 21-Jul15-Aug 25-Aug29-Aug 08-Sep12-Sep 22-Sep26-Sep 06-Oct10-Oct 20-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Per person in twin: $ 2,281Single room supplement: $ 872
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11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
Belgrade: Hotel Moskva (F)
Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / President (F)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Sarajevo Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes
Postojna Cave Bled Ljubljana Zagreb
Day 1, arrive Sarajevo, Thursday
Day 2, in Sarajevo, Friday
Day 3, to Dubrovnik, Saturday
Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
Day 5, to Split, Monday
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201340
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
Sarajevo, capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been in�uenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour, visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Afternoon is free. (B)
A drive through the marvelous gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction e�orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. 286 km (B, D)
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old �shing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA
Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday
Day 8, in Bled, Thursday
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday
Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday
Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
HOTELS:
Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)
Split: Atrium (F) / President (F)
Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K801STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
25-Apr 05-May09-May 19-May23-May 02-Jun06-Jun 16-Jun20-Jun 30-Jun04-Jul 14-Jul08-Aug 18-Aug
05-Sep 15-Sep19-Sep 29-Sep03-Oct 13-Oct17-Oct 27-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Per person in twin: $ 1,985Single room supplement: $ 830
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22-Aug 01-Sep
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F)
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / President (F)
camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. 317 km (B, D)
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cli� high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi�cant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 5 dinners Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Postojna Cave
Bled Ljubljana Zagreb
Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (D)
Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 3, to Split, Monday
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)
Day 4, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. 317 km (B, D)
Day 5, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201342
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE
Day 6, in Bled, Thursday
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
Day 7, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most sig t sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)
Day 8, in Zagreb, Saturday
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 9, depart Zagreb, Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departur t. (B)
HOTELS:
Split: Atrium (F) / President (F)
Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K802STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
27-Apr 05-May
04-May 12-May
11-May 19-May
18-May 26-May
25-May 02-Jun
01-Jun 09-Jun
08-Jun 16-Jun
15-Jun 23-Jun
22-Jun 30-Jun
29-Jun 07-Jul
06-Jul 14-Jul
13-Jul 21-Jul
10-Aug 18-Aug
17-Aug 25-Aug
31-Aug 08-Sep
07-Sep 15-Sep
14-Sep 22-Sep
21-Sep 29-Sep
28-Sep 06-Oct
05-Oct 13-Oct
12-Oct 20-Oct
19-Oct 27-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Single room supplement: $ 618
Per person in twin: $ 1,798
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24-Aug 01-Sep
9 days from Dubrovnik , Spl it , Pl itvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F)
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / President (F)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 8 dinners Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Zagreb Sarajevo Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes
Opatija Ljubljana Bled Postojna Cave Venice
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B, D)
Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Sarajevo has been in uenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque,
Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction
orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B, D)
Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
Day 7, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)
K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201344
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest �ord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers. Visit the city museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
Day 8, Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)
Day 9, in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
Day 10, Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled, Monday
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B, D)
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)
Day 12, Bled to Venice, Wednesday
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring
Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration
K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola
Day 14, depart Venice, Friday
After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your t home. (B)
HOTELS:
Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)
Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. )D ,B(
Day 11, in Bled, Tuesday
Day 13, in Venice, Thursday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
27-Apr 10-May11-May 24-May 18-May 31-May01-Jun 14-Jun15-Jun 28-Jun29-Jun 12-Jul13-Jul 26-Jul10-Aug 23-Aug24-Aug 06-Sep31-Aug 13-Sep07-Sep 20-Sep
21-Sep 04-Oct14-Sep 27-Sep
28-Sep 11-Oct
Single room supplement: $ 833Per person in twin: $ 2,899
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the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s
TOUR K808
14 days f rom Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik , Split , Pl it vice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)
Bled: Park (F) Venice: Bauer “Palladio Hotel & Spa“ (DLX)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Opatija
Ljubljana Bled Postojna Cave Venice
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik“ this morning; the Rector’s Palace , Bell Tower Clock,
Day 3, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
Day 4, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday
to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey activities. Scholars from around the world gather to After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic
the day is at leisure. (B, D)wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural and take a walking tour around several of the lower UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a
Da , 6 y in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday
Day 5 , Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday
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Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest �ord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers. Visit the city museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B, D)
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring
Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola
After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your t home. (B)
HOTELS:
Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B, D)
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
10-May24-May
14-Jun
12-Jul26-Jul
13-Sep
11-Oct
the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s
yadnoM ,delB dna ajitapO ot sekaL ecivtilP , 7 yaD
Day 8, in Bled, Tuesday
Day 9, Bled to Venice, Wednesday
Day 10, in Venice, Thursday
Day 11, depart Venice, Friday
TOUR K808G
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to VeniceECINEV OT KINVORB UD ~ G808K
30-Apr14-May 21-May 31-May04-Jun18-Jun 28-Jun02-Jul16-Jul13-Aug 23-Aug27-Aug 06-Sep03-Sep10-Sep 20-Sep
24-Sep 04-Oct17-Sep 27-Sep
01-Oct
Per person in twin: $ 2,498
Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)
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Bled: Park (F) Venice:
Single room supplement: $ 718
Bauer “Palladio Hotel & Spa“ (DLX)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
Service charges and hotel taxes
Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Zagreb Sarajevo Dubrovnik
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B, D)
Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Sarajevo has been in uenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction
orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B, D)
Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
K808 Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK
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First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
7 days from Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
member of
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest �ord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers. Visit the city museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
HOTELS:
Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
27-Apr11-May
01-Jun
29-Jun13-Jul
31-Aug
28-Sep
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)
TOUR K808Z
03-May17-May
18-May 24-May07-Jun
15-Jun 21-Jun05-Jul19-Jul
10-Aug 16-Aug24-Aug 30-Aug
06-Sep07-Sep 13-Sep
21-Sep 27-Sep14-Sep 20-Sep
04-Oct
Per person in twin: $ 1,315Single room supplement: $ 495
KINVORB UD OT BERGAZ ~ Z 808K7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
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Day 7, depart Dubrovnik, Friday
After breakfast we drive to Dubrovnik airport for your �ight home. (B)
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TOUR FEATURES: First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Professi Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
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Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary
Arrival and departure transfers
onal Tour director / Cruise Manager
Zagreb Plitvice
Split
Day 1, Arrive Zagreb, Wednesday
Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday
Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday
Day 4, in Split, Saturday
Day 5, sail to Brac and Makarska, Sunday
Day 6, Makarska – Korcula, Monday
Day 7, Korcula – Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Day 8, Dubrovnik – Mljet National Park, Wednesday
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split
M/S ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’ in cabin with private shower/
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7 nights cruise from Split back to Split on board
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After your visit, drive southbound to Split. (B)
Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on your own, until embarkation. Tonight, join at dinner on board with your fellow ‘sailors’. Overnight on board. (B, D)
Breakfast and lunch on board. Morning departure to Brac Island. Enjoy the pleasant sea front promenade walk and swimming. Lunch on board. From Brac Island sail to Makarska on the mainland. (B, L)
After breakfast departure to Korcula Island, with a stop en route for swimming and relaxing. Lunch on board, late afternoon arrival to Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants of your choice. (B, L)
Morning departure from Korcula to Dubrovnik. With a stop en route for swimming. Lunch on board. In the afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic, famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage. Tonight walk through Dubrovnik small and vibrant streets. Enjoy local wine or dine at one of numerous local restaurants of your choice. (B, L)
Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Island Mljet with a stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to the heart of Mljet National Park, where you cold enjoy a beautiful walk around the Great, and the Small Lake. Spend evening in Mljet and dine at a local restaurant serving home made food. (B, L)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
HOTELS:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Day 10, Island Hvar – Split, Friday
Day 11, Split, Saturday
Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Split: President (F)
Day 9, Mljet National Park – Island Hvar, Thursday
07-Sep22-Jun
08-Jun
PRICES:
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100
28-Aug12-Jun
29-May
21-Sep25-May
11-May
PRICES:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100
TOUR K809
11-Sep15-May
01-May
Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 2,098
Single supplement: $ 750
Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 2,198
Single supplement: $ 780
Cruises: M/S ’Afrodita’ or M/S ’Eden’
The boat is equipped with:- Complete navigation equipment (navigation radar, plotter, GPS, radio, etc.)- Fire alarm- Emergency lights- Bow truster- Life boat for 50 pax
NET REDUCTIONS:
Child under 12 sharing TR PL cabin as 3rd: $395 per child3rd adult sharing TR PL cabin: $265 per 3rd person
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11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to SplitK809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
Today we departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming and relaxing in one of the secluded coves on Peljesac peninsula (weather permitting). Lunch on board. Afternoon arrival to the town of Hvar with unique cultural and historical heritage and an important tourist destination with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. The main attractions are its pleasant climate with a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, high standard of accommodation, excellent gastronomic o�er, sports, and recreational opportunities etc. Evening in Hvar, dine at one of the many local family owned restaurants. (B, L)
Departure Island Hvar to Split, with a swimming and relaxing stop in Milna on Island Brac. Lunch will be served on board. This evening in Split, enjoy one of the numerous restaurants and local bars know for their exceptional hospitality. (B, L)
Disembarkation after breakfast.Transfer to Split airport for your �ight home. (B)
The boat is 32 m long, 7.60 m wide and has 2 masts, with cruising speed of 9.5 NM. It has 18 cabins on the main and lower decks, all fully air-conditioned, with queen-size bed or twin beds with possibility for an additional bed, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilette and wash basin. It has fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks of 100 m2, one of which has sun beds and tables. Electricity on board: 220 V.
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
Service charges and hotel taxes
Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Zagreb Plitvice Split
Island Hvar Dubrovnik Montenegro
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Wednesday
Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday
Day 4, Split to Island Hvar, Saturday
Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
Day 5, Island Hvar, Sunday
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First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After your visit, drive southbound to Split. (B,D)
Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on your own, until embarkation. In the afternoon we board the ferry and sail to Hvar Island. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
The town of Hvar is unique cultural and historical heritage and an important tourist destination with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Enjoy morning orientation walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and Franciscan Monastery. Conde Nast Travel Magazine included Hvar Island among the 10 most beautiful Islands in the world. During the afternoon, kick back, relax and enjoy this beautiful Island on your own. (B)
SERBIA
MONTENEGRO
CROATIA
MACEDONIA
GREECE
Zagreb
SplitHvar
DubrovnikKotor
PlitviceLakes
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1
2
3
ROMANIA
ALBANIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
HOTELS:
Split: President (F)
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
01-May15-May
12-Jun
28-Aug11-Sep
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Hvar: Adriana (F) / Amfora (F) Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)
TOUR K810
09-May23-May
29-May 06-Jun20-Jun
26-Jun 04-Jul05-Sep19-Sep
25-Sep 03-Oct09-Oct 17-Oct
Per person in twin: $ 1,698Single room supplement: $ 679
K810 ~ CROATIA EXPRESS9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro
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Day 6, Hvar to Dubrovnik, Monday
Morning departure from Hvar Island to mainland and continue to the pearl of Adriatic Dubrovnik. Drive along pictures Croatian Coast line and admire the natural beauty everyone is talking about. (B,D)
Day 9, Dubrovnik, Thursday
Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your �ight home. (B)
Day 7, Dubrovnik, Tuesday
Dubrovnik is a famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage. In the morning there will be a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik”; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. (B)
Day 8, Dubrovnik, Wednesday
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest �ord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers. Visit the city museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Arrival and departure transfers
Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners 1 wine tasting as per itinerary
Professional English speaking tour director
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Zagreb Osijek
Vukovar Varazdin
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday
Day 3, Zagreb to Dakovo and Osijek, Monday
Day 4, to Vukovar and Ilok, Tuesday
K813 ~ NORTHERN CROATIA8 days from Zagreb, Dzakovo, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok and Varazdin
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You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)
This morning travel to mythical Slavonia, a fertile region that has guarded its treasures for centuries. Today, songs reverberates through the air, precious folks costumes are taken out of old wooden chests and age-old customs brought to life - all in order to preserve the Slavonia as it used to be. Visit the Cathedral and a unique Lipizzaner horse’s stud farm. Continue to Osijek for sightseeing of the town, covering the Tvrđava fortress, Osijek's Upper Town, Capuchin monastery, Neo-Gothic church of Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Anna Chapel, the Theatre, Chamber of Commerce. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
This morning drive to lovely Vukovar, called also the Triumphal Gate of Croatia. Discover why this area is considered the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations. After the sightseeing tour, featuring the Franciscan Monastery of St. John Capistrano, the Manor house Eltz, the St. James and St. Nicholas churches as well as the Ovcara Memorial, enjoy some time to stroll around. Continue to Ilok for sightseeing tour and visit of 'Stari Podrum' with wine tasting. Late afternoon return to Osijek for overnight. (B)
Day 5, Osijek, Nasice and Varazdin, Wednesday
We will travel through traditional villages of Baranja, including town of Nasice where you will visit Mrs. Dora Pejacevic castle. Afternoon drive to Varazdin. Croatia’s “Little Vienna” Baroque Tourist Capital. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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HOTELS:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
TOUR K813
K813 ~ NORTHERN CROATIA
Day 6, Varazdin, Thursday
18-May 25-May
01-Jun 08-Jun
15-Jun 22-Jun
29-Jun 06-Jul
13-Jul 20-Jul
31-Aug 07-Sep
14-Sep 21-Sep
28-Sep 05-Oct
Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Osijek: Osijek (F) Varazdin: Istra (F) / Tourist (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
8 days from Zagreb, Dzakovo, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok and Varazdin
Per person in twin: $ 1,498
Single room supplement: $ 599
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Morning walk through Varazdin. Today this is one of the most popular tourist destinations of northeast Croatia. The city’s restored medieval castle surrounded by the high green berms of a former deep moat, now houses the city’s historical museum and butter�y and insect collection. (B)
Day 7, to Trakoscan Castle, Krapina, Zagreb, Friday
Today we travel to visit sometimes called Croatia’s most romantic castle. Trakoscan Castle in the northern low mountain region of Zagorje, near the border with Slovenia, is certainly one of Croatia’s best preserved historical fortress residences. Continue to Krapina home to Krapina Neanderthal Museum one
Day 8, depart Zagreb, Saturday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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of the most modern museums in Croatia and central Europe. Find out the interesting story about the life and culture of the Krapina Neanderthal. Arrive in Zagreb late in the afternoon and enjoy a farewell dinner. (B,D)
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 10 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Moscow Vilnius Novgorod Warsaw St. Petersburg Krakow Tallinn
Prague Riga Vienna
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday
Day 7, to Riga, Friday
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday
K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201356
Headsets will be provided for included sightseeingtours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)
Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva. Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free. (B)
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an optional excursion to Trakai. (B)
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K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday
Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday
Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday
Day 14, in Krakow, Friday
Day 15, to Prague, Saturday
Day 16, in Prague, Sunday
Day 17, to Vienna, Monday
Day 18, in Vienna, Tuesday
Day 19, depart Vienna, Wednesday
HOTELS:
Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF) Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF) Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF) Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (F) Prague: Diplomat (F)
TOUR K905STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
27-Apr 15-May
11-May 29-May
25-May 12-Jun
22-Jun 10-Jul
06-Jul 24-Jul
27-Jul 14-Aug
24-Aug 11-Sep
21-Sep
05-Oct
09-Oct
23-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
Single room supplement: $ 1,498
Per person in twin: $ 3,795
57
Radisson BLU (SF) Riga:
Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s end. (B, L, D)
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magni�cient Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the afternoon tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (B, D)
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls. (B, D)
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)
Today’s destination is Vienna, the “City of Waltz”, and one of Europe’s loveliest cities. (B)
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)
Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 9 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Moscow
Vilnius Novgorod
Warsaw
St. Petersburg Krakow
Tallinn
Prague Riga
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday
Day 7, to Riga, Friday
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday
K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE 17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201358
Headsets will be provided for included sightseeingtours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and
its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)
There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)
Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva. Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free. (B)
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
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K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE 17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday
Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday
Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday
Day 14, in Krakow, Friday
Day 15, to Prague, Saturday
Day 16, in Prague, Sunday
Day 17, depart Prague, Monday
HOTELS:
Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF) Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF) Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF) Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF) Prague: Diplomat (F)
TOUR K905MSTARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
27-Apr 13-May
11-May 27-May
25-May 10-Jun
22-Jun 08-Jul
06-Jul 22-Jul
27-Jul 12-Aug
24-Aug 09-Sep
07-Sep
21-Sep
05-Oct
23-Sep
07-Oct
21-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Single room supplement: $ 1,298
Per person in twin: $ 3,495
59
Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)
Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)
The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an optional excursion to Trakai. (B)
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s end. (B, L, D)
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magni�cient Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the afternoon tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (B, D)
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls. (B, D)
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)
Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
Airport transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional English speaking tour director
Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Warsaw Krakow
Prague Vienna
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Tuesday
Day 2, in Warsaw, Wednesday
Day 3, to Krakow, Thursday
Day 4, in Krakow, Friday
Day 5, to Prague, Saturday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201360
Upon arrival in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. There is plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director. (D)
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magni�cent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science
and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, and a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the afternoon tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (B, D)
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls. (B, D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna
Day 6, in Prague, Sunday
Day 7, to Vienna, Monday
Day 8, in Vienna, Tuesday
Day 9, depart Vienna, Wednesday
HOTELS:
Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF) Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF) Prague: Diplomat (F)
TOUR K906
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
07-May 15-May
04-Jun 12-Jun
02-Jul 10-Jul
16-Jul 24-Jul
03-Sep 11-Sep
01-Oct
15-Oct
09-Oct
23-Oct
06-Aug 14-Aug
21-May 29-May
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
Single room supplement: $ 652
Per person in twin: $ 1,598
61
Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)
Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities. (B)
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)
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K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW13 days f rom M oscow to Novgorod, St . Petersburg, Ta l l inn, R iga , Vi ln ius and Warsaw
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 7 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Moscow Novgorod St. Petersburg Tallinn
Riga Vilnius Warsaw
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201362
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening. (D)
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM,
Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)
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K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW13 days f rom M oscow to Novgorod, St . Petersbu rg, Ta l l i nn , R iga , Vi ln ius and Warsaw
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday
Day 7, to Riga, Friday
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday
Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday
Day 13, depart Warsaw, Thursday
HOTELS:
Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)
Vilnius: Novotel Hotel (SF) Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)
TOUR K982STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
27-Apr 09-May
11-May 23-May
25-May 06-Jun
22-Jun 04-Jul
06-Jul 18-Jul
27-Jul 08-Aug
24-Aug 05-Sep
07-Sep21-Sep05-Oct
19-Sep03-Oct17-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013
Single room supplement: $ 973
Per person in twin: $ 2,795
63
Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)
Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)
decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)
Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva. Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free. (B)
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)
The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an optional excursion to Trakai. (B)
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s end. (B, L, D)
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magni�cient Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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