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THE EXPERIENCE OF KOMPAS HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL
“Kompas Holidays International” offers the most comprehensive range of tours in Central, Eastern & Mediterranean Europe. With the professional staff of Kompas offices in more than 20 European countries, your clients are in good care. We are dedicated to ensuring memorable and happy vacation.
Guaranteed departuresAll Kompas tour departures are guaranteed giving you the advantage of planning your clients’ overseas trips well in advance.
English speaking toursAll Kompas escorted tours are conducted only in English and are managed by our experienced tour leaders who have intimate and extensive knowledge of the destinations.
Modern air-conditioned motor coachesKompas uses modern air-conditioned motor coaches to guarantee your clients a safe and com-fortable trip.
Complete travel serviceApart from escorted & hosted tours and cruises, Kompas will assist you with all other ad-hoc group or independent arrangements throughout Europe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
08 | 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
| K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA
| K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK
| 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
20 | K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
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28 | K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST
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| K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
KOMPAS ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2012 - 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
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
30 | K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST (NEW)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
16 days from Athens to Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
10 days from Athens to Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana and Dubrovnik
| K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD THE ROYAL CLIPPER (NEW)46 8 days featuring Venice, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Korcula, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj
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 Warsaw
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| K812 ~ SLAVONIA AND BARANJA4 days from Zagreb to llok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards
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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 (NEW)14 11 days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento
9 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest
18 | K401 ~ THE BEST OF UKRAINE, POLAND, & HUNGARY (NEW)12 days from Kiev to Lviv, Krakow, Zakopane and Budapest
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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 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 2012
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:
15-Jun 21-Jun
13-Jul 19-Jul
ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2012
01-Jun 07-Jun
29-Jun 05-Jul
27-Jul 02-Aug
18-May 24-May
10-Aug 16-Aug
24-Aug 30-Aug
14-Sep 20-Sep
21-Sep 27-Sep
28-Sep 04-Oct
12-Oct 18-Oct
Single room supplement: $ 598
Per person in twin: $ 1,498
7 days f rom Warsaw to Ber l in and Prague
Warsaw: Holiday Inn (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 Tour Director throughout 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 2012
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
28-Apr 04-May
26-May 01-Jun
28-Jul 03-Aug
25-Aug 31-Aug
12-May 18-May
23-Jun 29-Jun
07-Jul 13-Jul
08-Sep
22-Sep
06-Oct
14-Sep
28-Sep
12-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Single room supplement: $ 744
Per person in twin: $ 1,850
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 2012
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
Service of a professional 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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HOTELS:
K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Day 5, to Rome, Thursday
Day 6, in Rome, Friday
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday
Day 8, departing Rome, Sunday
( F )( F )
TOUR K100
Start date: End date: Rates:
08-Apr 15-Apr $ 2,425
15-Apr 22-Apr $ 2,425
22-Apr 29-Apr $ 2,425
29-Apr - $
13-May 20-May $ 2,425
20-May 27-May $ 2,425
27-May 03-Jun $ 2,425
03-Jun 10-Jun $ 2,425
17-Jun 24-Jun $ 2,425
24-Jun 01-Jul $ 2,425
01-Jul 08-Jul $ 2,225
15-Jul 22-Jul $ 2,225
29-Jul 05-Aug $ 2,225
29-Apr 06-May $ 2,425
12-Aug 19-Aug $ 2,225
26-Aug 02-Sep $ 2,225
02-Sep 09-Sep $ 2,425
09-Sep 16-Sep $ 2,425
16-Sep 23-Sep $ 2,425
23-Sep 30-Sep $ 2,425
07-Oct 14-Oct $ 2,425
14-Oct 21-Oct $ 2,425
21-Oct 28-Oct $ 2,425
28-Oct 04-Nov $ 2,275
04-Nov 11-Nov $ 2,275
11-Nov 18-Nov $ 2,275
Single room supplement: $ 768
Venice: Carlton Florence: Croce Di Malta Rome: Eurostars International Palace (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 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 2012
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 directorthroughout
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing 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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HOTELS:
K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Day 6, in Rome, Friday
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday
Day 8, to Sorrento, Sunday
( F )( F )
TOUR K101
Start date: End date: Rates:
08-Apr 18-Apr
Single room supplement
Venice: Carlton Florence: Croce Di Malta Rome: Eurostars International Palace (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)
$ 886
$ 3,058
22-Apr 02-May $ 3,058
03- Jun 13-Jun $ 3,058
20-May 30-May $ 3,058
17-Jun 27-Jun $ 3,058
01-Jul 11-Jul $ 3,058
29-Jul 08-Aug $ 3,058
26-Aug 05-Sep $ 3,058
09-Sep 19-Sep $ 3,058
23-Sep 03-Oct $ 3,058
07-Oct 17-Oct $ 3,058
21-Oct 31-Oct $ 3,058
04-Nov 14-Nov $ 3,058Day 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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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 Tour Director throughout 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 2012
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
RATES:
07-May 13-May
04-Jun 10-Jun
18-Jun 24-Jun
09-Jul 15-Jul
13-Aug 19-Aug
03-Sep 09-Sep
17-Sep 23-Sep
08-Oct 14-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Per person in twin: $ 1,566
Single room supplement : $ 390
Ljubljana: Hotel Central (F)
Piran: Hotel Piran (F)
Nova Gorica: Hotel Park (F)
Bled: Park (F) or Golf (SF)
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
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Kamenets-Podolsky Lviv Krakow Zakopane Budapest
Day 1, arrive Kiev, Saturday
Day 2, in Kiev, Sunday
Day 3, to Vinitsa and Kamenets-Podolsky, Monday
Day 4, via Ternopol to Lviv, Tuesday
K401 ~ THE BEST OF UKRAINE, POLAND AND HUNGARY
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
12 days f rom Kiev to Lviv , Krakow, Zakopane and Budapest
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Luggage handling Service of a professional tour director
Kiev
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner tonight in a typical Ukrainian restaurant. (D)
Morning short city tour of Kamenets-Podolsky, the town-museum, including visit to the Fortress. Following, our journey takes us pass former border territory between Poland and Soviet Union; via Ternopol to Lviv, example of cross-culture mixture for centuries. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 5, in Lviv, Wednesday
Lviv is renowned as one of the prettiest towns in Ukraine and its historic centre is protected by UNESCO World Heritage Site. This morning we take in some of city’s highlights, including the Opera house, the Dominican Church and the fascinating
Morning sightseeing tour of Ukraine's capital features some of the most impressive sights of this ancient city, such as the stunning 'onion-domed' St. Sophia Cathedral, home to a breathtaking
collection of mosaics and frescoes; St. Vladimir Cathedral with wonderful frescoes and bustling main boulevard Kreschatyk. See also the Golden Gate, the only remaining section of ancient Kiev's original forti�cation. Following, drive to the fascinating Lavra Monastery; it was Kievian Rus' �rst monastery and is today one of the city's prime tourist and pilgrim site. We will take a guided tour of some of the main highlights of the complex, including The Museum of Historical Treasures. 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
This morning drive to Vinitsa, passing by cities Zhito-myr and Berdichev. Lunch at the local restaurant is followed by visit of Werewolf, the site of former Hitler's bunker during WWII. Conclude the day in Kamenets-Podolsky. Dinner at hotel. (B, L, D)
Budapest
Zakopane
Krakow LvivKiev
KamenetsPodolsky
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3
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BELARUS
BULGARIA
SLOVAKIACZECH REPUBLIC
UKRAINE
POLAND
HUNGARY
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K401 ~ THE BEST OF UKRAINE, POLAND AND HUNGARY
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Day 9, Zakopane to Budapest, Sunday
Day 10, in Budapest, Monday
Day 11, in Budapest, Tuesday
Day 12, depart Budapest, Wednesday
HOTELS:
Day 6, to Krakow, Thursday
Day 7, in Krakow, Friday
Day 8, Krakow to Zakopane, Saturday
12 days f rom Kiev to Lviv , Krakow, Zakopane and Budapest
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
12-May 23-May
02-Jun 13-Jun
14-Jul 25-Jul
04-Aug 15-Aug
25-Aug 05-Sep
06-Oct 17-Oct
15-Sep 26-Sep
TOUR K401
Per person in twin: $ 2,498
Single room supplement: $ 984
Lykachivsky Cemetery, with one of the oldest graveyards in Europe. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore city on your own. Overnight. (B)
After breakfast we leave Ukraine behind, as we drive through Polish countryside to Krakow. On the way stop in Lancut and visit the Lancut Castle; housing valuable equipment, art and very unique collection of noble carriages. Dinner and overnight. (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 free morning, drive to Zakopane. Although Zakopane is known as the winter capital of Poland, the town is beautiful and attractive all year round. Stroll along Krupowki street and admire unique Zakopane-style houses and myriad traditional highland inns and restaurants. Visit a beautiful timber lodge of Villa Atma, the old Zakopane cemetery and the 19th-century wooden Old Church. Dinner with folklore music at local restaurant. (B, D)
After breakfast, take a ride on a funicular railway to the top of Mount Gubalowka. The summit o�ers breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains as well as other ranges.The road to Budapest winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and along Danube River. Reach Budapest just in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)
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)
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 farewell dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)
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
Kiev: Radisson Blu (F) Kamenets-Podolsky: Amadeus (F) Lviv: Dnister (F) Krakow: Hotel Andels (SF) Zakopane: Hotel Belvedere (F) Budapest: Hotel Zara Continental (SF)
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INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes
Touring by modern motor coach Airport and local transfers Professional Tour Director
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
Belgrade Hunedoara Sibiu Sighisoara Brasov Bucharest
Day 4, in Belgrade, Tuesday
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Luggage handling
K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
Day 5, Belgrade-Timisoara-Sibiu, Wednesday
9 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. The rest of the day is at leisure. 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. On the route visit Ravanica Monastery. Built during the 1370s, Ravanica is the main endowment of the famous Prince Lazar, where he was buried following his death in the battle of Kosovo. Since then, Ravanica has been a pilgrim's destination and an important
Day 1, arrive So�a, Saturday
Day 2, in So�a, Sunday
Day 3, So�a-Nis-Ravanica-Belgrade, Monday
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 Sibiu. On the way we stop for a short visit of Timisoara, the city where Romanian revolution started in 1989. Lunch en route is included. Arrival to Sibiu and accommodation with dinner. (B, L, D)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
center of cultural activities and the Serbian people's assemblies. In the late afternoon, arrival at Belgrade. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight. (B,D)
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HOTELS:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Day 6, Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov, Thursday
Day 7, Brasov - Bucharest, Friday
Day 8, in Bucharest, Saturday
Day 9, depart Bucharest, Sunday
After breakfast you have some time at leisure untilthe departure transfer to the airport for your �ight
(B)home.
12-May 20-May
02-Jun 10-Jun
23-Jun 01-Jul
14-Jul 22-Jul
04-Aug 12-Aug
25-Aug 02-Sep
15-Sep 23-Sep
06-Oct 14-Oct
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Sibiu
Brasov
Bucharest
K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
: Ramada (SF)
: Aro Palace (SF)
: Marriott (DL )X
TOUR K501
Per person in twin: $ 1,598
Single room supplement: $ 498
: Hotel Moskva (F) Belgrade
9 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania. During the tour 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 includes the visit to the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant.(B, D)
Following breakfast depart towards Bran. Visit 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. Upon arrival accommodation at your hotel and dinner. (B, D)
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. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)
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 Tour Director throughout 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 201222
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)
27-Apr 06-May
11-May 20-May
25-May 03-Jun
08-Jun 17-Jun
22-Jun 01-Jul
06-Jul 15-Jul
20-Jul 29-Jul
03-Aug 12-Aug
17-Aug 26-Aug
07-Sep 16-Sep
14-Sep 23-Sep
21-Sep 30-Sep
05-Oct
12-Oct
14
21-Oct
-Oct
26-Oct 04-Nov
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Park Royal (F)
Single room supplement: $ 795
23
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 Tour Director throughout 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 201224
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:
08-Jun 14-Jun
22-Jun 28-Jun
06-Jul 12-Jul
20-Jul 26-Jul
03-Aug 09-Aug
17-Aug 23-Aug
07-Sep 13-Sep
14-Sep 20-Sep
21-Sep 27-Sep
05-Oct 11-Oct
12-Oct 18-Oct
26-Oct 01-Nov
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
11-May
27-Apr
17-May
03-May
25-May 31-May
Single room supplement: $ 728
25
Per person in twin: $ 1,568
7 Days from Prague to Vienna
Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Park Royal (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 Tour Director throughout 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 201226
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)
14-May 20-May
28-May 03-Jun
11-Jun 17-Jun
25-Jun 01-Jul
09-Jul 15-Jul
23-Jul 29-Jul
06-Aug 12-Aug
20-Aug 26-Aug
10-Sep 16-Sep
17-Sep 23-Sep
24-Sep 30-Sep
08-Oct 14-Oct
15-Oct 21-Oct
29-Oct 04-Nov
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
30-Apr 06-May
Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Park Royal (F)
Single room supplement: $ 389
27
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 Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Inter-city travel by modern motor coach
Arrival and departure transfers Professional Tour Director throughout 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 2012
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)
06-Aug
10-Sep
08-Oct
29-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Park Royal (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
30-Apr 09-May
14-May 23-May
28-May 06-Jun
11-Jun 20-Jun
25-Jun 04-Jul
09-Jul 18-Jul
23-Jul 01-Aug
15-Aug
20-Aug 29-Aug
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Sep
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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, transfer to the airport for your �ight to Bucharest. Upon arrival, hotel transfer with a panoramic orientation city tour. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
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
of Vienna
Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
Arrival and departure transfers Professional Tour Director throughout 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 2012
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
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museumthis morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)
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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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)
03-Aug
07-Sep
21
05-Oct
-Sep
26-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Park Royal (F)
TOUR K508P
Day 10, Sunday, to Bucharest
Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
Day 13, Wednesday, depart Bucharest
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon
27-Apr 09-May
11-May 23-May
25-May 06-Jun
08-Jun 20-Jun
22-Jun 04-Jul
06-Jul 18-Jul
20-Jul 01-Aug
15-Aug
17-Aug 29-Aug
19-Sep
14-Sep 26-Sep
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17-Oct
-Oct
12-Oct 24-Oct
07-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, transfer to the airport for your �ight to Bucharest. Upon arrival hotel transfer with a panoramic orientation city tour. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
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 Tour Director throughout
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
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)
Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201232
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday
This morning perhaps join an optional trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. 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)
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:
26-May 07-Jun09-Jun 21-Jun23-Jun 05-Jul07-Jul 19-Jul21-Jul 02-Aug04-Aug 16-Aug18-Aug 30-Aug08-Sep 20-Sep
06-Oct 18-Oct22-Sep 04-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
12-May 24-May
15-Sep 27-Sep
Single room supplement: $ 998Per person in twin: $ 2,449
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13 days from Vienna to Budapest , Krakow, Warsaw, Ber l in and Prague
Budapest: Radisson BLU (F)
Warsaw: Holiday Inn (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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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 Tour Director throughout
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 201234
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
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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 2012
12-May 20-May
22-Sep
Single room supplement: $ 592
Per person in twin: $ 1,680
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9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
26-May 03-Jun
09-Jun 17-Jun
23-Jun 01-Jul
07-Jul 15-Jul
21-Jul 29-Jul
04-Aug 12-Aug
18-Aug 26-Aug
08-Sep 16-Sep
15-Sep 23-Sep
30-Sep
06-Oct 14-Oct
Budapest: Radisson BLU (F)
Warsaw: Holiday Inn (F)
This morning perhaps join an optional trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. 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)
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)
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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 Tour Director throughout
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 201236
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. 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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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) Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K700STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
03-May 13-May17-May 27-May31-May 10-Jun14-Jun 24-Jun28-Jun 08-Jul12-Jul 22-Jul16-Aug 26-Aug30-Aug 09-Sep13-Sep 23-Sep27-Sep 07-Oct11-Oct 21-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
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) Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (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 Tour Director throughout 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 201238
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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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)
Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K801STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
26-Apr 06-May10-May 20-May24-May 03-Jun07-Jun 17-Jun21-Jun 01-Jul05-Jul 15-Jul09-Aug 19-Aug
06-Sep 16-Sep20-Sep 30-Sep04-Oct 14-Oct18-Oct 28-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Per person in twin: $ 1,985Single room supplement: $ 830
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23-Aug 02-Sep
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
Bled: Park (F)
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (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 Tour Director throughout 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 201240
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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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)
Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K802STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
28-Apr 06-May
05-May 13-May
12-May 20-May
19-May 27-May
26-May 03-Jun
02-Jun 10-Jun
09-Jun 17-Jun
16-Jun 24-Jun
23-Jun 01-Jul
30-Jun 08-Jul
07-Jul 15-Jul
14-Jul 22-Jul
11-Aug 19-Aug
18-Aug 26-Aug
01-Sep 09-Sep
08-Sep 16-Sep
15-Sep 23-Sep
22-Sep 30-Sep
29-Sep 07-Oct
06-Oct 14-Oct
13-Oct 21-Oct
20-Oct 28-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Single room supplement: $ 618
Per person in twin: $ 1,830
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25-Aug 02-Sep
9 days from Dubrovnik , Spl it , Pl itvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
Bled: Park (F)
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / President (F)
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K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA16 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 9 dinners Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Athens
Plitvice Lakes Meteora
Postojna Caves Ohrid
Bled
Tirana
Ljubljana Dubrovnik
Zagreb Split
Day 1, arrive Athens, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka, the old part of Athens. (D)
Day 2, in Athens, Sunday
See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and evening are free. (B)
Day 3, to Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday
Your rst stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which contains an impressive collection of nds from the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,” before continuing on to Kalambaka. (B, D)
Day 4, to Ohrid, Tuesday
After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.” Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit’s cells, only 4 are now active. The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, 12 sides and ne frescoes. Continue across the border to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (B, D)
Day 5, Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual center, classi ed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. So a, containing some magni cent frescoes from the 10th century. In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania. (B, D)
Day 6, in Tirana, Thursday
On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance; and the National History Museum, with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or just relax. (B)
Day 7, to Dubrovnik, Friday
After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. (B, D)
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201242
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
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Day 8, in Dubrovnik, Saturday
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 9, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on your own. (B)
Day 10, to Split, Monday
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the
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 11, 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 12, 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 13, in Bled, Thursday
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA16 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
Day 14, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the
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 15, 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 to take an optional excursion with dinner into the surrounding countryside. (B)
Day 16, depart Zagreb, Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your (B)
HOTELS:
Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (F) Kalambaka: Divani (F) Ohrid: Metropol (F) Tirana: Sheraton (DLX)
Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)
TOUR K803STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
12-May 27-May09-Jun 24-Jun23-Jun 08-Jul07-Jul 22-Jul
01-Sep 16-Sep15-Sep 30-Sep29-Sep 14-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Per person in twin: $ 3,288Single room supplement: $ 1,072
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18-Aug 02-Sep
Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)
Bled: Golf (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
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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 Tour Director throughout Luggage handling
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Athens Meteora Ohrid
Tirana Dubrovnik
Day 1, arrive Athens, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka, the old part of Athens. (D)
Day 2, in Athens, Sunday
See the highlights of Athens this morning on a sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis
lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and evening are free. (B)
Day 3, to Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday
Your rst stop this morning is Delphi, where the famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, which contains an impressive collection of nds from the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,” before continuing on to Kalambaka. (B, D)
Day 4, to Ohrid, Tuesday
After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.” Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small monasteries and hermit’s cells, only 4 are now active. The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome, 12 sides and ne frescoes. Continue across the border to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (B, D)
Day 5, Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual center, classi ed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the
K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 201244
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K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik
old town. Visit the , containing
In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of Albania. (B, D)
Day 6, in Tirana, Thursday
On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet assistance; and the National History Museum, with a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own, shop, or just relax. (B)
Day 7, to Dubrovnik, Friday
After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. (B, D)
Day 8, in Dubrovnik, Saturday
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 of the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 9, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on your own. (B)
Day 10, depart Dubrovnik, Monday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your (B)
HOTELS:
Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (F)
Kalambaka: Divani (F)
Ohrid: Metropol (F)
Tirana: Sheraton (DLX)
TOUR K804STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
12-May 21-May
09-Jun 18-Jun
23-Jun 02-Jul
07-Jul 16-Jul
18-Aug 27-Aug
01-Sep 10-Sep
15-Sep 24-Sep
29-Sep 08-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Single room supplement: $ 748
Per person in twin: $ 2,198
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Dubrovnik: Lapad (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 Tour Director throughout 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
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest d in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a 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 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 201248
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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 2012
28-Apr 11-May12-May 25-May 19-May 01-Jun02-Jun 15-Jun16-Jun 29-Jun30-Jun 13-Jul14-Jul 27-Jul11-Aug 24-Aug25-Aug 07-Sep01-Sep 14-Sep08-Sep 21-Sep15-Sep 28-Sep29-Sep 12-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 Tour Director throughout 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)
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest d in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a 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)
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 2012
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
K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE
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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 2012
11-May25-May
15-Jun
13-Jul27-Jul
14-Sep
12-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
01-May15-May 22-May 01-Jun05-Jun19-Jun 29-Jun03-Jul17-Jul14-Aug 24-Aug28-Aug 07-Sep04-Sep11-Sep 21-Sep18-Sep 28-Sep02-Oct
Per person in twin: $ 2,515
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 Tour Director throughout 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 2012
Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest d in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a 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)
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
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HOTELS:
Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
PRICES:
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
28-Apr12-May
02-Jun
30-Jun14-Jul
01-Sep
29-Sep
Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)
TOUR K808Z
04-May18-May
19-May 25-May08-Jun
16-Jun 22-Jun06-Jul20-Jul
11-Aug 17-Aug25-Aug 31-Aug
07-Sep08-Sep 14-Sep15-Sep 21-Sep
05-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
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ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
toilet
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
Korcula Dubrovnik Hvar
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. Walking tour, including visit to the Cathedral, followed by the rest of day by leisure. (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 listed at UNESCO’s World Heritage. There is a walking tour of ‘Old Dubrovnik’ this afternoon; 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, L)
Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Mljet Island with a stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to the heart of Mljet National Park, where you will enjoy a beautiful walk all around the Great and the Small Lake. (B, L)
Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
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ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Day 10, Hvar – Split, Friday
Day 11, depart Split, Saturday
Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Split: Atrium (F)
Day 9, Mljet – Hvar, Thursday
08-Sep23-Jun
09-Jun
PRICES:
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100
29-Aug13-Jun
30-May
22-Sep26-May
12-May
PRICES:
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100
TOUR K809
12-Sep16-May
02-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
Morning departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming and relaxing in one of the secluded coves of 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. Enjoy orientation walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and Franciscan Monastery. 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. (B, L)
Morning departure from Hvar to Split, with a swimming and relaxing stop in Milna on Brac Island.Lunch on board. (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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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 2012
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners 2 wine tastings as per itinerary
Professional Tour Director throughout
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Horse carriage ride
Vinkovci Vukovar
IIok Osijek
Day 1, to Vinkovci and Ilok, Sunday
Day 2, to Vukovar, Ilok, Monday
Day 3, to Osijek, Karanac and Zagreb, Tuesday
K812 ~ SLAVONIA & BARANJA4 days from Zagreb to Ilok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards
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This morning (at 9 am), 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. Arrive to Vinkovci and visit Town Museum, one of the most beautiful museums of continental Croatia. After some time at leisure we �nish our day in Ilok. Get to know
warm welcome and friendship so typical of Slavonia and its people. Dinner. (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 Manorhouse Eltz, the St. James and St. Nicholas churches as well as the Ovcara Memorial, enjoy some time to stroll around. Return to Ilok for sightseeing tour and visit of 'Stari Podrum' with wine tasting. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Today, take a walk through the Old Town of Osijek. Panoramic drive along the ‘wine road’ will take us to Knezevi Vineyards, where we’ll visit wine cellar and have a wine tasting. Following, we will visit traditional villages of Baranja, including eco village Karanac, where we enjoy horse carriage ride. Lunch at the local restaurant and in the afternoon drive back to Zagreb. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town of Croatian Capital at your own pace. (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:
PRICES:
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TOUR K812
K812 ~ SLAVONIA & BARANJA
Day 4, depart Zagreb, Wednesday
06-May 09-May
20-May 23-May
03-Jun 06-Jun
17-Jun 20-Jun
01-Jul 04-Jul
15-Jul 18-Jul
19-Aug 22-Aug
02-Sep 05-Sep
16-Sep 19-Sep
30-Sep 03-Oct
14-Oct 17-Oct
28-Oct 31-Oct
I lok: Ilocki Podrumi (F)
* This tour can be combined with Kompas Escorted Tours: K801 and K802
4 days from Zagreb to Ilok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards
Per person in twin: $ 698
Single room supplement: $ 198
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Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourdeparture �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 10 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional Tour Director throughout 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 201258
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)
28-Apr 16-May
12-May 30-May
26-May 13-Jun
23-Jun 11-Jul
07-Jul 25-Jul
28-Jul 15-Aug
25-Aug 12-Sep
22-Sep
08-Sep
06-Oct
26-Sep
10-Oct
24-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
Single room supplement: $ 1,498
Per person in twin: $ 3,825
59
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, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow. (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 Tour Director throughout 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 201260
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)
28-Apr 14-May
12-May 28-May
26-May 11-Jun
23-Jun 09-Jul
07-Jul 23-Jul
28-Jul 13-Aug
25-Aug 10-Sep
08-Sep
22-Sep
06-Oct
24-Sep
08-Oct
22-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Single room supplement: $ 1,298
Per person in twin: $ 3,495
61
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, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow. (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 Tour Director throughout
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 201262
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, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow. (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:
08-May 16-May
05-Jun 13-Jun
03-Jul 11-Jul
17-Jul 25-Jul
04-Sep 12-Sep
18-Sep
02-Oct
16-Oct
26-Sep
10-Oct
24-Oct
07-Aug 15-Aug
22-May 30-May
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
Single room supplement: $ 652
Per person in twin: $ 1,598
63
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 Tour Director throughout 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 201264
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)
28-Apr 10-May
12-May 24-May
26-May 07-Jun
23-Jun 05-Jul
07-Jul 19-Jul
28-Jul 09-Aug
25-Aug 06-Sep
08-Sep22-Sep06-Oct
20-Sep04-Oct18-Oct
ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2012
Single room supplement: $ 973
Per person in twin: $ 2,795
65
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)