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HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL
TOUR PROGRAM 2018
GUARANTEED
DEPARTURES
ESCORTED TOURS
»EUROPE - CENTRAL, EASTERN & MEDITERRANEAN«
THE EXPERIENCE OF KOMPAS HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL
Kompas Holidays International offers the most comprehensive range of tours in Central, Eastern & Mediterranean
Europe. We have an experienced, professional staff and offices in more than 20 European countries, so your
clients are in good care. With over 60 years in business, Kompas is dedicated to ensuring memorable and happy
vacations to your clients.
Guaranteed departures
All Kompas tour and cruise departures are guaranteed giving you the advantage of planning your clients’ overseas trips well in
advance.
English speaking tours
All Kompas escorted tours are conducted in English only and are managed by our experienced tour leaders who have intimate and
extensive knowledge of the destinations.
Modern air-conditioned motor coaches
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Complete travel service
Apart from escorted & hosted tours and cruises, Kompas can assist you with all other adhoc group or independent arrangements
throughout Europe.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
KOMPAS ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2018 - EUROPE (Central, Eastern & Mediterranean)
8 | K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague
10 | K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
7 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg
12 | K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
8 days from Venice to Florence and Rome
14 | K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME & SORRENTO
11 days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento
16 | K301 ~ EXPERIENCE SLOVENIA
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
18 | K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest
20 | K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA
7 days from Prague to Vienna
22 | K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST
7 days from Vienna to Budapest
24 | K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague
26 | K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW
9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
28 | K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB
11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
30 | K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
32 | K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
34 | K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
36 | K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
38 | K808Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK
7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
40 | K810 ~ CROATIA EXPRESS
9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro
42 | K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA
20 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna
44 | K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE
18 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
46 | K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA
9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna
48 | K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC & WARSAW
14 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw
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LIST OF HOTELS
COUNTRY CITY HOTEL TOURS
AUSTRIA VIENNA HILTON VIENNA (SF) K505, K506, K507, K601, K681, K905, K906
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA SARAJEVO EUROPE (F) / HOLIDAY (F) K801, K808, K808Z
CROATIA DUBROVNIK LACROMA (F) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G, K808Z, K810
LAPAD (F) K808, K808G, K808Z
HVAR AMFORA (F) K810
PLITVICE JEZERO (F) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G
SPLIT ATRIUM (F) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G
PRESIDENT (F) K810
ZAGREB WESTIN (DLX) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808Z, K810
CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE MAJESTIC PLAZA (SF) K505, K506
ANGELO BY VIENNA HOUSE (F) K905, K905M, K906
ANDEL’S BY VIENNA HOUSE (F) K010, K601
ESTONIA TALLINN SOKOS VIRU (F) / MERITON (F) K905, K905M, K982
GERMANY BERLIN ABBA (F) K010, K601
HUNGARY BUDAPEST INTERCONTINENTAL (DLX) K505, K507
RADISSON BLU BEKE (F) / K601, K681
CONTINENTAL (F)
ITALY VENICE BAUER “PALLADIO HOTEL & SPA“ (DLX) K808, K808G
CARLTON HOTEL (F) K100, K101
FLORENCE STARHOTELS MICHELANGELO (F) / K100, K101
CROCE DI MALTA (F)
ROME GH PALATINO (F) K100, K101
SORRENTO CENTRAL (F) K101
LATVIA RIGA RADISSON BLU LATVIJA(SF) K905, K905M, K982
LITHUANIA VILNIUS RADISSON BLU ASTORIA (SF) / K905, K905M, K982
RADISSON BLU LIETUVA (F)
POLAND WARSAW RADISSON BLU CENTRUM (SF) K010, K601, K681, K905, K905M, K906, K982
MERCURE CENTRUM (F) K905, K905M, K906, K982
KRAKOW MERCURE OLD TOWN (F) K905, K905M, K906
HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTER (F) / K601, K681
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON (F)
RUSSIA MOSCOW MARRIOTT GRAND (SF) K011, K905, K905M, K982
ST. PETERSBURG COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CENTER K011, K905, K905M, K982
WEST PUSHKIN (F) /
RADISSON ROYAL (SF)
SERBIA BELGRADE MOSKVA (F) / METROPOL (F) K700
SLOVENIA BLED PARK (F)/RIKLI BALANCE (ex GOLF) (SF) K301, K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G
LJUBLJANA CENTRAL (F) K301
PIRAN PIRAN (F) K301
NOVA GORICA PERLA (F) K301
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PRE & POST TOUR RATES
I. TRANSFERS US$ 47.00 per person
The rate is NET per person in US$ and include:
One way transfer
Transportation with hotel pick-up / drop-off
II. SUPPLEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE BUS USAGE
The rates are NET per person in US$:
Supplement for groups of 15-20 pax US$ 260.00 per person
Supplement for groups of 21-30 pax US$ 210.00 per person
No supplement for groups of 31 pax or more
One pax free of charge is granted in half twin for every 20 pax paid in full
III. REDUCTIONS
The rates are NET per person in US$:
3rd adult sharing a room: US$ 8.00 per 3rd person per night
Child under 12 sharing as 3rd: US$ 20.00 per child per night
Unused nights on the tour: US$ 70.00 per person in twin per night
US$ 80.00 in single per night
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PRE & POST TOUR RATES
Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single
Austria Hilton Vienna K505, K506, K507,
Vienna Am Stadtpark 1, A K601, K681, K905, 4/1 – 10/31 121 218
Phone: + 43 1 717 000 K906
Bosnia & Herzegovina Europe
Sarajevo Vladislava Skarića 5
Phone: +387 (0)33 580 400
K801 4/1 – 10/31 76 127
Holiday
Zmaja od Bosne 4
Phone: +387 (0)33 288-200
Croatia Lacroma 4/20 – 5/11 & 10/14–31 66 115
Dubrovnik Iva Dulcica 34 K802, K808G, K808Z, 5/12 – 6/6 & 9/30 – 10/13 89 156
Phone: +385 20 449 100 K810 6/7 – 7/10 & 9/16–29 110 193
7/11 – 9/15 126 221
Lapad 4/1–28 59 87
Lapadska Obala 37 4/29 – 5/26 & 10/14–31 75 111
K808G, K808Z
Phone: +385 20 455 570 5/27 – 7/7 & 9/16 – 10/13 106 154
7/8 – 9/15 121 180
Croatia Westin K700, K801, K802,
Zagreb Krsnjavoga 1 K803, K808, K808Z, 4/1 – 10/31 66 112
Phone: +385 1 489 2000 K810
Czech Republic Angelo by Vienna House
4/1 - 6/30 & 9/1 - 10/31 61 117
Prague Radlická 3216/1G K010, K601, K905M
7/1 - 8/31 43 70
Phone: +420 234 801 111
Andel's by Vienna House
4/1 - 6/30 & 9/1 - 10/31 61 117
Stroupežnického 21 K010, K601
7/1 - 8/31 43 70
Phone: +420 296 889 688
Majestic Plaza
4/1 - 6/30 & 8/1 - 10/31 95 189
Stepanska 33 K505, K506
7/1-31 76 150
Phone: +420 221 486 100
Hungary Intercontinental
4/1 – 7/31 & 9/1 – 11/10 113 212
Budapest Apaczai Csere J.U. 12-14 K505, K507
8/1-31 94 188
Phone: +36 1 327 6333
Italy Bauer ‘Palladio Hotel & Spa’
4/1 - 7/31 & 9/1-10/31 183 332
Venice Giudecca 33 K808, K808G
8/1-31 153 260
Phone: +39 041 520 7022
Carlton on the Grand Canal 3/15-31, 7/15-8/20 & 11/1-10 90 144
Santa Croce 578 K100, K101 4/1-30, 7/1-14 & 10/20-31 119 210
Phone: + 39 041 275 2200 5/1-6/30 & 8/21-10/19 132 219
Italy Grand Hotel Palatino 3/26-31 & 11/1-15 85 170
Rome Via Cavour, 213M, 4/1-30, 7/1-10 & 10/20-31 119 238
K100
Phone: +39.06.476.811 5/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/19 132 264
7/11-8/31 90 180
Italy Central
Sorrento Corso Italia, 254 K101 4/12 - 11/15 66 131
Phone: + 39 081 878 1646
Poland Radisson Blu Centrum
Warsaw Grzybowska 24
Phone: +48 22 321 8888 K010, K906, K681,
4/1 - 10/31 75 128
Mercure Centrum K982
Złota 48/54
Phone: + 48 22 697 39 99
Russia Marriott Grand
K011, K905, K905M,
Moscow Tverskaya Street 26/1 4/1-10/31 97 167
K982
Phone: +7 495 937 0000
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PRE & POST TOUR RATES
Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single
Russia Radisson Royal
St. Petersburg Nevsky Prospect, 49/2
Phone: + 7 812 322-50-00
4/20 - 6/30 125 219
Courtyard by Marriott Center
K011 7/1 - 8/31 113 194
West Pushkin
9/1 - 10/31 107 180
166 Griboedov's Canal, via 33
Kanonerskaya Street
Phone: + 7 812 610-50-00
Serbia Hotel Moskva
Belgrade Terazije 20
Phone: +381 11 268 62 55
K700 4/1-10/31 59 89
Hotel Metropol
Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 69
Phone: +381 11 3333100
Slovenia Hotel Central
Ljubljana Miklosiceva 9 K301 4/1-10/31 71 126
Phone: +386 1-308-4301
IV. HOTELS
The rates are NET per person per night in US$ and include:
Accommodation with breakfast
Hotel taxes and service charges
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K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Warsaw 2
Airport and local transfers Berlin 2
Professional Tour Director throughout POLAND
Luggage handling GERMANY
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes 2 Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: SLOVAKIA
Warsaw
Berlin
Prague
Day 3, Warsaw to Poznan and Berlin, Sunday
ITINERARY: Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour of this trade center.
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Friday Then on to Berlin, for a dinner and free evening. (B, D)
You are met and transferred to the hotel. There will be plenty
of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Day 4, in Berlin, Monday
Director. (D) Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag,
the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s
Day 2, in Warsaw, Saturday Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour
continues through the city to view other famous sights such
This 700-year-old capital is the symbol of the Polish
as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A
Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city
sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal
on your own. (B)
Route from magnificent 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, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the
Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old
Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is
free for relaxing, shopping, going for a stroll through the city
or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
Day 5, Berlin to Dresden and Prague, Tuesday
Continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony
Baroque city. On an orientation tour, view the Zwinger Palace
and Semper Opera House. Then it’s on to the Czech capital of
Prague, the “City of 100 Spires”. (B, D)
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K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague
TOUR K010
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
11-May 17-May
25-May 31-May
08-Jun 14-Jun
29-Jun 05-Jul
06-Jul 12-Jul
03-Aug 09-Aug
17-Aug 23-Aug
07-Sep 13-Sep
Day 6, in Prague, Wednesday
21-Sep 27-Sep
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread
over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most 05-Oct 11-Oct
attractive cities in Europe. Your sightseeing tour starts with PRICES:
panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov
Stadium and Castle Square. Continue with a walking tour, and Per person in twin: $1,439
visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Single room supplement: $579
Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane
with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and
walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish
Ghetto, Town Hall and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. HOTELS:
The rest of the day is free. An optional cultural performance
will be available. Ask your Tour Director for details. (B) Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (SF)
Berlin: Hotel ABBA (F)
Prague: Andel's by Vienna House (F)
Day 7, depart Prague, Thursday
After breakfast, transfer to Prague’s airport for your departure
flight. (B)
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K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
7 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities FINLAND
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
3 St. Petersburg
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Airport arrival and departure transfers RUSSIA
ESTONIA
High speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg
Professional Tour Director throughout Sergiev Posad
Luggage handling LATVIA
3
Whisper technology enhanced touring Moscow
Service charges and hotel taxes LITHUANIA
BELARUS
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Moscow or enjoy lunch on your own. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
St. Petersburg
Day 3, in Moscow, excursion to Sergiev Posad, Sunday
ITINERARY: Today we travel 75 km North of Moscow, to a small town
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Friday of Sergiev Posad, former Zagorsk – founded in the 14th
century and renowned as a center of ancient Russian art and
Upon arrival to Moscow, you will be met and transferred to architecture. For centuries it served as a place of pilgrimage
your hotel. The rest of the day is to relax or perhaps begin and the religious capital of Russia. Within the old walled city
your independent discovery of the fabled capital of Russia. admire the fairy-tale golden and blue domes of the Holy
Tonight, a briefing by your Tour Director on the fascinating Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, one of the most beautiful of all
tour that awaits you, followed by a Welcome Dinner. (D) monasteries. After lunch at a popular restaurant, return to
Moscow, the rest of the day at leisure. This evening take an
Day 2, in Moscow, Saturday Optional tour Moscow by night & Subway, to see the metro
stations which Stalin called “Palaces for the People.” (B, L)
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic
heart and soul of the country. Your sightseeing tour begins at
Red Square, dominated by colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral and Day 4, Moscow to St. Petersburg, Monday
by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Time at leisure in Moscow, before transfer to railway station for
Museum, with its impressive collection of Tsarist, Russian, our four hours high speed Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg.
and foreign jewelry, armor, and other artifacts. Then walk Upon arrival at the St. Petersburg train station, transfer to
by Moscow University. Continue with a drive along the your hotel. Dinner at hotel. Join an optional Russian Folklore
wide boulevards and a stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest evening. (B, D)
department store. Continue, on the north bank of the River
Moskva, passing by baroque Novodevichy convent; ending
the tour at the popular Arbat shopping district, time to shop Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Tuesday
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 and linked
by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as the “Venice of
the North.” Today the main sites to be visited are Palace Square
with the Winter Palace, Senate Square with the monument to
Russian Emperor Peter the Great, the founder of the city, St.
Isaac’s Square with St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral,
Cruiser Aurora, Field of Mars, and Nevsky Prospect. Visit also
Peter and Paul Fortress; built in 1703 on a small island, it
was meant to protect the city from enemy attacks. Visit Peter
and Paul Cathedral, which towers in the center of the fortress
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7 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg
TOUR K011
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
27-Apr 03-May
04-May 10-May
11-May 17-May
25-May 31-May
20-Jul 26-Jul
27-Jul 02-Aug
17-Aug 23-Aug
served as the burial place for Russian Emperors from Peter I. 31-Aug 06-Sep
Your evening is free or join an optional Evening Canal Cruise. 07-Sep 13-Sep
(B)
14-Sep 20-Sep
Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday 28-Sep 04-Oct
This morning you’ll make a highlight visit to the world- PRICES:
famous Hermitage, housing more than four million works of Per person in twin: $1,745
art. It ranks among one of the largest and oldest museums of
the world, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Admire Single room supplement: $739
the world-famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael,
Titian, Rembrandt, El Greco, Velasquez, Rubens, Van Dyck,
Goya, and French Impressionists. The Hermitage occupies
five buildings, the largest is the Winter Palace, the former
residence of Russian Emperors. Spend the rest of the day at
leisure exploring the city on your own or perhaps you may
HOTELS:
choose to take an optional tour to Petrodvorets, Peterhof
Summer Palace of Peter the Great. Tonight join your fellow Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
travelers in a farewell dinner. (B, D) St. Petersburg: Courtyard by Marriott Center West
Pushkin (F) / Radisson Royal (SF)
Day 7, Depart St. Petersburg, Thursday
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
departure flight. (B)
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8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome
INCLUDED FEATURES:
AUSTRIA
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities SWITZERLAND HUNGARY
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 4 dinners Venice SLOVENIA
Airport arrival and departure transfers 2 CROATIA
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach BOSNIA &
Professional Tour Director throughout HERZEGOVINA
Pisa
Luggage handling 2 Florence
Whisper technology enhanced touring Assisi
Service charges and hotel taxes
3 Rome
ITALY
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Venice
Florence
Assisi
Rome
Day 3, Venice to Ferrara, Pisa and Florence, Tuesday
ITINERARY: Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna
region, standing on the banks of the Po River. After an
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday orientation tour, continue to Pisa where you’ll view the
Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, Baptistery,
to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free
for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling evening. (B, D)
companions. (D)
Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday
Day 2, in Venice, Monday Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del
We begin our exploration of Venice with a boat ride to the Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-
Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with
glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit
of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is
Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, visiting St. displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a
Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is
of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The balance of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital
at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps your own way. (B)
join an optional gondola ride. (B)
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8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome
TOUR K100
Start date: End Date: Prices:
18-Mar 25-Mar $1,809
01-Apr 08-Apr $2,269
15-Apr 22-Apr $2,269
29-Apr 06-May $2,269
13-May 20-May $2,349
03-Jun 10-Jun $2,349
17-Jun 24-Jun $2,174
08-Jul 15-Jul $2,174
Day 5, Florence to Assisi and Rome, Thursday 22-Jul 29-Jul $2,174
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with 05-Aug 12-Aug $2,174
its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the
hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the 19-Aug 26-Aug $2,174
main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. 02-Sep 09-Sep $2,349
Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (B, D)
16-Sep 23-Sep $2,349
Day 6, in Rome, Friday 07-Oct 14-Oct $2,349
A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the 14-Oct 21-Oct $2,349
incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with
21-Oct 28-Oct $2,349
moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on
to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus 04-Nov 11-Nov $1,979
Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B, L)
Single room supplement: $790
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday
Your day is free in spectacular Rome! Your Tour Director will
have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might
want to visit some of the chic shops, galleries, and museums;
do some more sightseeing on your own or relax in a sidewalk
cafe with a glass of fine Italian wine, a cold Limoncello, some
refreshing gelato, or a hearty dish of pasta. Tonight, a festive
farewell dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way to
celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)
Day 8, depart Rome, Sunday
One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to Rome’s
airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
HOTELS:
Venice: Carlton Hotel (F)
Florence: Starhotels Michelangelo (F) / Croce Di Malta (F)
Rome: Grand Hotel Palatino (F)
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11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome & Sorrento
INCLUDED FEATURES:
AUSTRIA
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities SWITZERLAND HUNGARY
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 6 dinners Venice SLOVENIA
Airport arrival and departure transfers ITALY 2 CROATIA
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach BOSNIA &
Professional Tour Director throughout HERZEGOVINA
Pisa
Luggage handling 2 Florence
Whisper technology enhanced touring Assisi
Service charges and hotel taxes
3 Rome
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Naples
Venice 3 Sorrento
Florence
Assisi
Rome
join an optional gondola ride. (B)
Pompeii
Capri
Day 3, Venice to Ferrara, Pisa and Florence, Tuesday
ITINERARY: Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna
region, standing on the banks of the Po River. After an
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday orientation tour, continue to Pisa where you’ll view the
Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, Baptistery,
to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free
for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling evening. (B, D)
companions. (D)
Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday
Day 2, in Venice, Monday Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del
We begin our exploration of Venice with a boat ride to the Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-
Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with
glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit
of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is
Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, visiting St. displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a
Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is
of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The balance of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital
at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps your own way. (B)
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11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome & Sorrento
Day 5, Florence to Assisi and Rome, Thursday Day 10, in Sorrento, Tuesday
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with Take in the sights of Sorrento your way with a full free day.
its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the You might want to wander through the shops, indulge in a
hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the spa treatment, or simply relax & enjoy the views. Tonight,
main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. enjoy dinner in hotel. (B, D)
Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (B, D)
Day 11, depart Naples, Wednesday
Day 6, in Rome, Friday
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Naples
A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the for your departure flight. (B)
incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with
moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on
to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus HOTELS:
Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B, L) Venice: Carlton Hotel (F)
Florence: Starhotels Michelangelo (F) / Croce Di Malta (F)
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday Rome: Grand Hotel Palatino (F)
A day free to explore Rome your way. Your Tour Director will Sorrento: Central Hotel (F)
have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might
want to browse through some of the stylish shops and
galleries, visit a museum, sightsee, or relax in a sidewalk cafe.
Tonight, dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way
to celebrate your Italian adventure. (B, D) TOUR K101
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Day 8, Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento, Sunday
Departing Rome, travel to Pompeii, a destroyed & buried 01-Apr 11-Apr
under ashes and forever preserved by an eruption of Mount 15-Apr 25-Apr
Vesuvius in 79 A.D. After a visit to the haunting site, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, continue to Sorrento. Enjoy dinner at 29-Apr 09-May
your hotel, then a free evening. (B, D) 03-Jun 13-Jun
08-Jul 18-Jul
Day 9, in Sorrento, excursion to Capri, Monday
05-Aug 15-Aug
Glide across the glistening bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri.
Here, you’ll visit the magnificent Gardens of Caesar Augustus 02-Sep 12-Sep
and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Then there’s time to
21-Oct 31-Oct
wander through the winding streets and browse in the
elegant boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B) 04-Nov 14-Nov
PRICES:
Per person in twin: $2,915
Single room supplement: $879
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7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners AUSTRIA
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout Bled 3 SLOVENIA
Luggage handling
Whisper technology enhanced touring 1 Ljubljana
Service charges and hotel taxes Nova 1
Gorica
Postojna CROATIA
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
1
Ljubljana Piran
Postojna cave
Piran
Goriska Brda one of the largest in Europe. Tour this unique subterranean
Soca valley world by miniature electric train. After the tour, proceed to
Bled a nearby wine producer for Teran wine and prosciutto
Bohinj tasting. Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast. (B, WT)
Day 3, Piran, Portoroz & Goriska Brda, Wednesday
ITINERARY: See the highlights of Piran this morning, then head to
Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. Continue to the hilly region
Day 1, arrive Ljubljana or Venice, Monday
of Goriska Brda. Discover the charming town of Smartno and
Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and have a delicious dinner at a local tourist farm. Overnight in
transferred to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free Nova Gorica. (B, D)
to relax or to begin exploring. This evening, meet your fellow
travelers for the orientation meeting including a Welcome
Drink. (WD) Day 4, Soca Valley & Bled, Thursday
Drive along the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid,
featured in Hemmingway's A Farewell to Arms and stop to
Day 2, Ljubljana, Postojna and Piran, Tuesday
visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled, stopping at
In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. Travel Boka waterfall view point. Your evening is at leisure, to begin
to the Karst region. Your first stop is at the Postojna Cave, exploring the town. (B)
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7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
Day 5, Bled, Friday
A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming
town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit imposing
Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. We will
return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream
cake. In the afternoon, travel to Skofja Loka, a beautiful
medieval town with a castle that rises above the confluence
of the two Sora Rivers, Poljanska Sora and Selska Sora. After
the sightseeing tour visit the Nace homestead and taste
some of the local products. (B)
Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday
Today tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a
relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to
Mt. Vogel, from where you will admire the stoning Julian
Alps. Before returning to Bled you will visit the Shepherd’s Day 7, depart Ljubljana or Venice, Sunday
Museum and taste some of the best Slovenian cheeses. After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana or Venice
Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a airport for your flight home. (B)
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
HOTELS:
Ljubljana: Hotel Central (F)
Piran: Hotel Piran (F)
Nova Gorica: Hotel Perla (F)
Bled: Park (F) / Rikli Balance Hotel (ex Hotel Golf ) (SF)
TOUR K301
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
30-Apr 06-May
28-May 03-Jun
11-Jun 17-Jun
02-July 08-July
06-Aug 12-Aug
27-Aug 02-Sep
10-Sep 16-Sep
01-Oct 07-Oct
PRICES:
Per person in twin: $1,679
Single room supplement: $419
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10 days from Prague, Vienna and Budapest
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities POLAND
Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Prague 3 CZECH
Airport arrival and departure transfers REPUBLIC
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach SLOVAKIA
GERMANY
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling Vienna 3 3 Budapest
Whisper technology enhanced touring
AUSTRIA
Service charges and hotel taxes HUNGARY
ITALY SLOVENIA
SPECIAL FEATURES: CROATIA
Dinner with folklore in Prague
Opera performance in Prague
George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka
Heurigen dinner in Vienna Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna opera performance. (B)
Farewell dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda
restaurant in Budapest
Day 3, in Prague, Sunday
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish
Prague Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your
Vienna afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
Budapest
Day 4, to Vienna, Monday
ITINERARY: Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time
is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping
Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday
to architecture to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna.
is free to begin exploring. Tonight, gather for dinner with a (B, D)
folklore performance in a local restaurant. (D)
Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday
Day 2, in Prague, Saturday
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace,
Cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the
visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings,
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10 days from Prague, Vienna and Budapest
St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s
TOUR K505
Imperial History. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening
Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B) STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
04-May 13-May
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday 18-May 27-May
Make a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this
morning. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, 01-Jun 10-Jun
sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The 22-Jun 01-Jul
balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace.
(B) 29-Jun 08-Jul
13-Jul 22-Jul
Day 7, to Budapest, Thursday 20-Jul 29-Jul
Today, journey by motor coach or first class train to Budapest. 10-Aug 19-Aug
The afternoon is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop
along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, 31-Aug 09-Sep
sip an excellent Hungarian wine, or perhaps join one of the 07-Sep 16-Sep
optional excursions available. (B)
28-Sep 07-Oct
Day 8, in Budapest, Friday 12-Oct 21-Oct
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the PRICES:
former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful
Per person in twin: $2,164
bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of
the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Single room supplement: $865
Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and
restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Column, a
118-foot-high Corinthian column topped with a statue of the
archangel Gabriel, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 9, in Budapest, Saturday
Sightseeing this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area. You’ll
visit the 13th-century Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s
Bastion, then see the Royal Palace. Your afternoon is free
to do some last-minute shopping, explore more of the city
or just relax. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a
typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)
Day 10, depart Budapest, Sunday
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your
departure flight. (B)
HOTELS:
Prague: Majestic Plaza (SF)
Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF)
Budapest: Intercontinental (DLX)
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7 days from Prague to Vienna
INCLUDED FEATURES:
POLAND
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners Prague 3 CZECH
Airport arrival and departure transfers REPUBLIC
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout GERMANY SLOVAKIA
Luggage handling
Whisper technology enhanced touring Vienna 3
Service charges and hotel taxes
AUSTRIA HUNGARY
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Dinner with folklore in Prague ITALY SLOVENIA
Opera performance in Prague
Heurigen dinner in Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
Day 3, in Prague, Sunday
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old
Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your
Prague afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)
Vienna
Day 4, to Vienna, Monday
ITINERARY: Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time
is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping
Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday to architecture to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna.
is free to begin exploring. Tonight, gather for dinner with a (B, D)
folklore performance in a local restaurant. (D)
Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday
Day 2, in Prague, Saturday On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace,
Cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the
visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings,
George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s
Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an Imperial History. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening
opera performance. (B) Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B)
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7 days from Prague to Vienna
TOUR K506
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
04-May 10-May
18-May 24-May
01-Jun 07-Jun
22-Jun 28-Jun
29-Jun 05-Jul
13-Jul 19-Jul
20-Jul 26-Jul
10-Aug 16-Aug
31- Aug 06-Sep
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday 07-Sep 13-Sep
Make a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this 28-Sep 04-Oct
morning. The museum houses outstanding collections of art,
12-Oct 18-Oct
sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The
balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. (B) PRICES:
Per person in twin: $1,624
Day 7, depart Vienna Thursday Single room supplement: $779
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
departure flight. (B)
HOTELS:
Prague: Majestic Plaza (SF)
Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF)
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7 days from Vienna to Budapest
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities POLAND
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners CZECH REPUBLIC
Airport arrival and departure transfers
GERMANY SLOVAKIA
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout Vienna 3 3 Budapest
Luggage handling
Whisper technology enhanced touring AUSTRIA
Service charges and hotel taxes HUNGARY
ITALY SLOVENIA
CROATIA
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Heurigen dinner in Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
Farewell dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda Day 3, in Vienna, Wednesday
restaurant in Budapest Visit the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning for a
guided tour. The museum houses outstanding collections of
art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own
Vienna pace. (B)
Budapest
Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday
ITINERARY: Travel into Hungary and on to Budapest. The afternoon is free
to explore the “Paris of the East,” browse in the shops, snack
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday
on a tasty slice of cherry strudel, sip a fine Hungarian wine,
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then, your time or perhaps join one of the optional excursions available. (B)
is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping
to parks to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical Heurigen, or
wine tavern, in Grinzing, just outside of Vienna. (D) Day 5, in Budapest, Friday
Set on opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities
of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. A
Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday
morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Parliament
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian
once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Next, view the street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with
Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, the Millennium Column, a 118-foot-high Corinthian column
St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s topped with a statue of the archangel Gabriel, and the Tomb
imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
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7 days from Vienna to Budapest
TOUR K507
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
07-May 13-May
21-May 27-May
04-Jun 10-Jun
25 Jun 01-Jul
02-Jul 08-Jul
16-Jul 22-Jul
23-Jul 29-Jul
13-Aug 19-Aug
Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday
03-Sep 09-Sep
Your sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle
Hill area. You’ll visit the 13th-century Matthias Church and 10-Sep 16-Sep
the Fisherman’s Bastion, then see the Royal Palace. Your 01-Oct 07-Oct
afternoon is free to do some last-minute shopping, explore
more of the city or just relax. Tonight, relish dinner and 15-Oct 21-Oct
entertainment in a typical Csarda, or tavern, restaurant. (B, D) PRICES:
Per person in twin: $1,579
Day 7, depart Budapest, Sunday
Single room supplement: $684
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your
flight home. (B)
HOTELS:
Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF)
Budapest: Intercontinental (DLX)
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13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Warsaw 2
Airport arrival and departure transfers Berlin 2
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach POLAND
Professional Tour Director throughout GERMANY
Luggage handling 2 Prague 2 Krakow
Whisper technology enhanced touring CZECH REPUBLIC
Service charges and hotel taxes
SLOVAKIA
2 2 Budapest
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Vienna
AUSTRIA
Vienna SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA
HUNGARY
ITALY
Budapest
Krakow
Warsaw Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday
Berlin The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of
Prague Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains
of Poland. You’ll arrive in time for a relaxing dinner. (B, D)
ITINERARY:
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday
You will be transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill,
relax or begin exploring. Later, meet your fellow travelers and viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral.
your Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see
the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit
St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll,
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday browse through the shops, sample some sernik or szarlotka,
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, or simply relax. (B)
once the home of the Habsberg emperors, and view the
Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday
St. Stephen's Cathedral and other reminders of the city's
imperial past. The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the
Vienna at your own pace. (B) notorious concentration camp from World War II and a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa
and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday blackened picture of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the
Journey east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue "Black Madonna." In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's
through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest with capital city, Warsaw. (B, D)
time to freshen up before dinner. (B, D)
Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday
In 1873, the twin cities of Buda and Pest joined with ancient
Obuda to form a new, unified city, Budapest. Charming and
beautiful, the city was declared a World Heritage site in 1987.
Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of all the main
attractions: The Parliament, Royal Palace and the Castle
Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, 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)
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13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday
This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood
and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing
tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route
from magnificent 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, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument
to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue
with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and
St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping,
a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks
or gardens, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon
Chopin concert. (B)
Day 13, depart Prague, Thursday
Day 9, to Berlin, Sunday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
Heading west, stop in Poznan for an orientation tour. Then departure flight. (B)
continue to Berlin, today's final destination. (B, D)
HOTELS:
Day 10, in Berlin, Monday Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF)
Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the Budapest: Radisson Blu Beke (F) / Continental (F)
impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Krakow: Holiday Inn City Center (DLX) / Doubletree by
Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Hilton (F)
Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)
The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your
Berlin: Hotel ABBA (F)
own. (B)
Prague: Andel's by Vienna House (F)
Day 11, to Prague, Tuesday
After breakfast, continue your journey via Dresden, the TOUR K601
beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on
to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. (B, D) 05-May 17-May
19-May 31-May
Day 12, in Prague, Wednesday 02-Jun 14-Jun
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago, Prague today
23-Jun 05-Jul
is a wonder to behold, with beautiful architecture, lush
green hills, and graceful bridges spanning the Vltava River. 30-Jun 12-Jul
A sightseeing tour starts with panoramic drive past famous
28-Jul 09-Aug
Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and Castle Square.
Then, on a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany 11-Aug 23-Aug
with the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St.
01-Sep 13-Sep
George's Basilica and Golden Lane with the Daliborka
Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old 15-Sep 27-Sep
quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and
29-Sep 11-Oct
the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is
free to explore at your own pace. You might want to attend PRICES:
an optional cultural performance. (B)
Per person in twin: $2,354
Single room supplement: $980
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9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
Airport arrival and departure transfers Warsaw 2
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
POLAND
Professional Tour Director throughout GERMANY
Luggage handling
Whisper technology enhanced touring 2 Krakow
CZECH REPUBLIC
Service charges and hotel taxes
SLOVAKIA
2 2 Budapest
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Vienna
AUSTRIA
Vienna SWITZERLAND HUNGARY
ITALY
Budapest
Krakow
Warsaw through the Trans Danubius region, reaching Budapest with
time to relax before dinner. (B, D)
ITINERARY:
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful
There’s time to relax or begin exploring this imperial city
bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the
before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director
Parliament, Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, Heroes' Square,
at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
and Gellert Hill with its Citadel, plus visit the Fisherman's
Bastion and Matthias Church. The rest of the day is at leisure
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday to explore this exciting city on your own. (B)
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit Hofburg Palace,
once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view Day 5 to Krakow, Wednesday
Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings,
The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside
St. Stephen's Cathedral, and other reminders of the city's
of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great
history. Your afternoon is at leisure to discover more on your
plains of Poland. Upon arrival in Krakow, the second largest
own, or perhaps enjoy a pastry. (B)
city in Poland, relax over dinner at your hotel. (B, D)
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday
Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday
Travel east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue
Your sightseeing tour starts at Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal
Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral.
Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town, to see the Main
Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St.
Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to discover more, shop,
or relax over a pierogi or coffee and cake. (B)
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday
This morning join on a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a
concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Then, journey to Czestochowa and visit the
Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the picture of the "Black
Madonna." In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city,
Warsaw. (B, D)
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9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
HOTELS:
Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF)
Budapest: Radisson Blu Beke (F) / Continental (F)
Krakow: Holiday Inn City Center (DLX) / Doubletree by
Hilton (F)
Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)
TOUR K681
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
05-May 13-May
19-May 27-May
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday 02-Jun 10-Jun
This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood 23-Jun 01-Jul
and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing 30-Jun 08-Jul
tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route,
from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, 28-Jul 05-Aug
the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by 11-Aug 19-Aug
the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding
cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 01-Sep 09-Sep
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the 15-Sep 23-Sep
Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, the
Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the 29-Sep 07-Oct
day is free for shopping, relaxing, a stroll through the city, or PRICES:
an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
Per person in twin: $1,629
Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday Single room supplement: $594
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
departure flight. (B)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
AUSTRIA
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities SLOVENIA
HUNGARY
Economy class flight Belgrade (Serbia) to Podgorica Bled 2 Ljubljana ROMANIA
2 Zagreb
(Montenegro) Postojna CROATIA Belgrade
Cave
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners 2
Plitvice 1
Airport arrival and departure transfers Lakes BOSNIA &
HERZEGOVINA
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach SERBIA
Professional Tour Director throughout ADRIATIC SEA
Luggage handling Split 1
MONTENEGRO
Whisper technology enhanced touring ITALY
Dubrovnik 2 Podgorica
Service charges and hotel taxes Kotor
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: is a fascinating city to visit. Your morning sightseeing
Belgrade tour includes the city's main attractions: the imposing
Cetinje Kalemegdan Fortress, dramatically situated at the joining of
Kotor the Sava and Danube Rivers; Republic Square and Mihajlova
Dubrovnik Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in
Split the city; and Tito's Memorial. The afternoon is free. Tonight,
enjoy dinner with live music in the old Bohemian quarter of
Plitvice Lakes
Skadarlija. (B, D)
Postojna Cave
Bled
Ljubljana Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday
Zagreb Take a short flight to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro.
Continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the country’s historical
capital, set at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Visit the Cetinje
ITINERARY: Museum, with its displays dedicated to Montenegro’s history.
Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday Then, take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of
Welcome to Belgrade, the Serbian capital! You will be met Kotor, the deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Finally, head into
and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until you Croatia and on to Dubrovnik. (B, D)
gather with your fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome
Cocktail. Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
Start the day with a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik this
Day 2, in Belgrade, Friday morning. Visit the Rector's Palace, and see the Bell Tower
With a history dating back more the 7,000 years, Belgrade Clock, Orlando's Column and Sponza Palace. Next, 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 to explore on your own, enjoy the picturesque
setting, shop or simply relax. (B)
Day 5, to Split, Monday
Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old
fishing 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. Finally, see the remnants of Split's Roman
heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's
Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)
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Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is
free to explore the winding streets of the Old Town, relax in a
café or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B)
Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your
departure flight. (B)
HOTELS:
Belgrade: Moskva (F) / Metropol (F)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday Split: Atrium (F)
Head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from Plitvice: Jezero (F)
around the world gather here to study and paint. Then turn Bled: Park (F) / Rikli Balance Hotel (ex Hotel Golf ) (SF)
inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Have your camera ready as you 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. (B, D)
TOUR K700
Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of 26-Apr 06-May
Kvarner to the popular resort of Opatija. After some free time,
head north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in 10-May 20-May
Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature 24-May 03-Jun
electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in
the Julian Alps. (B, D) 07-Jun 17-Jun
21-Jun 01-Jul
Day 8, in Bled, Thursday 05-Jul 15-Jul
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town, the 09-Aug 19-Aug
lakeshore, and a visit to the imposing Bled Castle, perched
on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at 23-Aug 02-Sep
leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion to the small island 06-Sep 16-Sep
in the middle of the lake Bled, scenic drive through the
Alpine countryside and visit Bohinj and its namesake lake. (B) 20-Sep 30-Sep
04-Oct 14-Oct
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday PRICES:
Travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, and take a walking
Per person in twin: $2,199
tour. See the sights of the old city center, including the
picturesque open-air Central Market, Three Bridges, Baroque Single room supplement: $879
Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, on to Zagreb, the
capital of Croatia. (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,
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