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2010: CENTRAL EUROPE (6070)
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
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 This popular vacation takes you through the heart of Central Europe. Starting and ending in Frankfurt, spend two overnights each in Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, and Prague. See Germany's major cities, including the one-time intellectual hub of Weimar; reunified Berlin; and Munich, the lively and hospitable Bavarian capital. From Germany, it's on to the highlights of Poland: charming Poznan, magnificent Warsaw, the historic Jasna Gora monastery, the Auschwitz concentration camp, and romantic Krakow. As you travel to Hungary, admire the majestic Tatra Mountains and pass through some of the most scenic parts of Slovakia. The legendary Danube welcomes you to Budapest with Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion, and Matthias Coronation Church. Austria's capital of Vienna beckons next, the elegant city known for the waltz, delectable pastries, and awe-inspiring Habsburg palaces. On to Prague with its Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, and world-famous Astronomical Clock. Head through the Bohemian Forest, into Bavaria to Munich, and along the Romantic Road with its fairytale villages of Nordlingen and Rothenburg, medieval jewels with traditional 16th-century half-timbered houses. Special Departures:Mar 27th Departure - Easter WeekDec 13th Departure - Christmas lunch in Prague
HOTELS
Frankfurt Area Holiday Inn City (F), Berlin Ramada Globus (ST), Warsaw MDM (ST), Krakow Holiday Inn Express (ST), Budapest Mercure Buda (ST), Vienna Pyramida (F) at Voesendorf, Prague La Villa (F), Munich Rivoli (ST) or Tryp (F), Frankfurt area Mercure (F) at Friedrichsdorf
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| Details | | Cosmos | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT | | Day 2 | Frankfurt | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. | | Day 3 | Berlin | Northeast today using the Autobahn for a stop in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the 'Athens of Germany.' Journey past Jena, home to the world-famous Zeiss Optics Factory. Over the River Elbe for a few more miles into Germany's capital city, Berlin. (B) | | Day 4 | Berlin | No longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separating two different worlds, since the wall came down, Berlin has developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and the Brandenburg Gate, its neoclassic-style boulevards such as the Kurfurstendamm and 'Unter den Linden,' as well as created brand new buildings in the most daring up-to-date architectural styles. It is once again Germany's capital and one of Europe most lively and interesting cities, from a cultural point of view. In the afternoon, there's an optional excursion to historic Potsdam. (B) | | Day 5 | Warsaw | Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland's oldest trading centers and now an international marketplace during its industrial fairs. See more of the Polish countryside on the way to Warsaw. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Warsaw | The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section. (B) | | Day 7 | Krakow | Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Gora near Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna is venerated as the 'Queen of Poland' and has become the country's national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Krakow. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Krakow | This is, they say, Poland's most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country's capital, and today it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Optional morning sightseeing in ancient Krakow, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the 14th-century Jagiellonian University, St. Mary's Church, and Wawel Royal Castle. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals. Tonight's optional folklore dinner might be the way to round off your stay in this city. (B) | | Day 9 | Budapest | A comfortable drive through three countries. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through a scenic part of Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the most lively of Eastern European capitals. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Budapest | Included sightseeing features Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest, separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Also see Heroes' Square, which typifies the modern capital, as well as the old inns and wine cellars along the riverbank, Parliament, Margaret Island, Fishermen's Bastion, the Royal Castle, and Matthias Coronation Church. (B) | | Day 11 | Vienna | Head for the Austrian border by way of Gyor. You'll be in Vienna in time to enjoy your first afternoon and evening in this lively capital. Enjoy the included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide: the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg and an inside visit of St. Stephen's Cathedral. (B) | | Day 12 | Prague | Morning optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague. (B,D) | | Day 13 | Prague | The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. Your Tour Director may suggest an evening optional excursion with traditional Czech music and spectacular entertainment. (B) | | Day 14 | Munich | Into the landscape of the Bohemian Forest before reaching the Czech-German border. The highlight today is undoubtedly the Romantic Road, which runs north to south as far as the Alps. First to lovely medieval Nordlingen, then Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobbled streets, and 16th-century houses before heading towards the Munich area. (B) | | Day 15 | Frankfurt | After an orientation drive in Munich leave for the Frankfurt area.(B,D) | | Day 16 | YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM FRANKFURT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY | YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT FROM FRANKFURT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $700No triple room reduction.
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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