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Lisa Morris
Tel 920-207-3877
lisabmorris@verizon.net
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Highlights of Eastern Europe 2010 |
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 Eastern Europe is still very much untouched by western ways. Trafalgar will take you back in time through 8 Eastern European countries mountain ranges, capital cities and rich history. Highlights ViennaLjublijana
Lake Bled
Zagreb
BudapestKrakow
Auschwitz
Jasna Gora
Warsaw
Poznan
BerlinDresden
Prague Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Vienna: Sightseeing shows us the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.Ljublijana: See the Opera House, Castle, Cathedral and much more.Lake Bled: Visit this lake resort.Zagreb: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's church and Opera House.Budapest: See the Fishermen's Bastion, a visit to Heroes' Square and views of the Great Synagogue.Krakow: See the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill.Auschwitz: Visit the Concentration Camp.Jasna Gora: See the 14th century Paulite Monastery with its portrait of Our Lady 'The Black Madonna'.Warsaw: See the Old Town, Warsaw Ghetto evoking Polanski's 'The Pianist' and the Palace of Culture and Science.Poznan: See the town known as the 'Cradle of the Polish State'.Berlin: Visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, plus views the Reichstag, Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate.Dresden: Orientation includes the Zwinger Palace and Cathedral.Prague: Visit to St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.Tabor Visit one-time headquarters of the Hussites.Dining Highlights
16 Hot Buffet breakfasts6 three-course dinners.2 Local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Budapest and Prague.Farewell Dinner with wine in Vienna 25 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboardThe services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.A qualified local city guide in Vienna, Ljublijana, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 18 (conditions apply)Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements. No visa can be issued at borders in Europe. |
| Call (920) 207-3877 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8693177 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Vienna. | | Day 2 | Vienna | Arrive Vienna :
Welcome to Vienna, capital of Austria. After check-in we learn about the Habsburg dynasties and their enormous empire on our afternoon sightseeing tour, which includes a walking tour of Old Vienna featuring St. Stephen's Cathedral and "Am Hof". Later, we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.
Hotel: Hilton Danube | | Day 3 | Lake Bled | Vienna - Lake Bled (2 nights) :
This morning we head for the Karawanken Mountains and over the Loiblpass into the green hills of Slovenia. Then we continue to the place that has been nicknamed an "earthly paradise", Lake Bled, where we will enjoy a relaxing two-night stay. On arrival there is time perhaps to visit a nearby medieval cafestle and take a boat ride to visit the island on the lake. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel (2 nights)
| | Day 4 | Lake Bled | Lake Bled at leisure :
Today we have the whole day to relax in this delightful setting, or perhaps visit the incredible and extensive maze of underground caves at Postojna. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 5 | Zagreb | Lake Bled - Ljubljana - Zagreb (2 nights) :
After breakfast we make our way to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. Here sightseeing with a local guide highlights the Opera House, cathedral, National Museum, cafestle and the numerous parks of this Roman founded city. Then we make our way to the Croatian capital, Zagreb, where we stay for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Westin (2 nights)
| | Day 6 | Zagreb | Zagreb at leisure :
Our guided sightseeing tour includes the lower and upper town and shows us the majestic cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's Church and the Opera House. The balance of the day is at leisure to visit the museums and galleries of this culturally rich city or maybe to visit Kumrovec, the birthplace of the former leader of Yugoslavia, Marshall Tito. (Buffet breakfast)
| | Day 7 | Budapest | Zagreb - Budapest (2 nights) :
Today we cross the border into Hungary pausing on the shores of Lake Balaton which is the largest lake in Central Europe and affectionately known as the "Hungarian Sea"! From here we continue to the twin towns of Buda and Pest, where our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Congress (2 nights)
| | Day 8 | Budapest | Budapest sightseeing and at leisure :
After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a walking tour of Old Buda featuring stunning views from the Fishermen's Bastion over the Danube and Parliament, we also view the Great Synagogue and visit Heroes' Square. This evening, we will enjoy an included Hungarian Highlight Dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
| | Day 9 | Krakow | Budapest - Slovakia - Krakow (2 nights) :
This morning our journey brings us to the Slovakian border and on to Poland and the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Soon we are in Krakow where we spend the next two nights. Tonight, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Park Inn (2 nights) | | Day 10 | Krakow | Krakow sightseeing and at leisure :
The cafestle and cathedral on Wawel Hill, plus a walking tour through the old town to visit the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church all feature on our morning sightseeing tour. This afternoon, there is the chance to visit the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument, where you can see the underground chambers hewn out of the salt rock! This evening, why not enjoy a polka party and dinner? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 11 | Warsaw | Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Warsaw (2 nights) :
This morning we step back into recent history when we visit the concentration Camp at Auschwitz, so chillingly evoked in "Schindler's List", reminding us of the World War II Holocaust. Then in contrast, the beautiful Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora is our next stop with its portrait of Our Lady "The Black Madonna", supposedly painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. Finally, we make our way to Warsaw for our twonight stay. ?(Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Westin Warsaw (2 nights)
| | Day 12 | Warsaw | Warsaw sightseeing & at leisure :
Today's morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit to the old town, the site of the Warsaw ghetto, seeing the sites evoked in Polanski's The Pianist, and viewing the Palace of Culture and Science. Later, don't miss a trip to the Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski - Victor of Vienna. Tonight after dinner at our hotel, why not attend a Chopin recital in this special year when we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
| | Day 13 | Berlin | Warsaw - Poznan - Berlin (2 nights) :
Today's drive takes us across the central plains of Poland to Poznan with its charming City Hall and Gothic churches. Then off to the border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder and into Germany where we are soon in the re-instated capital, Berlin. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)
| | Day 14 | Berlin | Berlin sightseeing and at leisure :
Today's sightseeing tour features a united Berlin and includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and views the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building, Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the German State Opera House. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to visit the new Reichstag parliament building or the Pergamon on Museum Island. Tonight, why not try out some of this city's lively nightlife? (Buffet breakfast)
| | Day 15 | Prague | Berlin - Dresden - Prague (2 nights) :
We travel through the Spreewald Forest to "Florence on the Elbe", beautiful Dresden. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and 18th century cathedral. We will learn about the massive restoration work that has taken place since the extensive bombing of the city in World War II. Next we cross into the Czech Republic. From here we make our way to the astonishing city of Prague which has been the political, cultural and economic center of the Czech state for over 1100 years, for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton (2 nights) | | Day 16 | Prague | Prague sightseeing and at leisure :
Today our Tour Director will show us another Hidden Treasure but first our sightseeing tour shows us the Prague Castle regarded as the largest ancient cafestle in the world, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, the old town square and visits the Cathedral of St. Vitus. This evening, we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local specialties at a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
| | Day 17 | Vienna | Prague - Tabor - Vienna :
This morning we leave Prague and make our way to Tabor, once the headquarters of the 15th century religious reformer, John Huss. Then we drive through Southern Bohemia passing the town of Schrems. We continue to the Imperial city of Vienna. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Danube
| | Day 18 | Return USA | Vienna - USA :
Time to bid farewell as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
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