Escorted Tour Program 2017
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Escorted Tour Program 2017
2017 Escorted Tours Central & Eastern Europe, Mediterranean The Experience of Kompas Kompas offers the most comprehensive range of tours in Central, Eastern & Mediterranean Europe. We have an experienced, professional staff and offices in more than 20 European countries, so your clients are in good care. With over 65 years in business, Kompas is dedicated to ensuring memorable and happy vacations for your clients. Guaranteed departures All Kompas tour and cruise departures are guaranteed, giving you the advantage of planning your clients’ overseas trips well in advance. English speaking tours All Kompas escorted tours are conducted in English only and are managed by our experienced tour leaders who have intimate and extensive knowledge of the destinations. Modern air-conditioned motor coaches Kompas uses modern, air-conditioned motor coaches and new vessels to guarantee your clients a safe and comfortable trip. Complete travel service Apart from escorted & hosted tours and cruises, Kompas can assist you with all other adhoc group or independent arrangements throughout Europe. Table Of Contents KOMPAS ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2017 - EUROPE (Central, Eastern & Mediterranean) K010 K801 Warsaw, Berlin & Prague............................................................8 Bosnia, Croatia & Slovenia.......................................................30 7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague K011 11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb Little Tour Of Russia................................................................... 10 K802 K100 9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb 7 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg Venice, Florence, Rome ............................................................. 12 8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome K101 Venice, Florence, Rome, And Sorrento.................................... 14 11 Days Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento K301 Experience Slovenia.................................................................... 16 7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriška Brda, Soča Valley, Bled and Bohinj K505 Prague, Vienna & Budapest...................................................... 18 10 days from Prague, Vienna and Budapest K506 Prague & Vienna........................................................................ 20 7 Days from Prague to Vienna K507 Vienna & Budapest.....................................................................22 7 days from Vienna to Budapest K601 Eastern European Panorama...................................................24 13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague K681 Vienna To Warsaw......................................................................26 9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw K700 Belgrade To Zagreb....................................................................28 11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb Dalmatian Sunshine .................................................................32 K808 Zagreb To Venice.........................................................................34 14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Ljubljana and Venice K808G Dubrovnik To Venice..................................................................36 11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Ljubljana and Venice K808Z Zagreb To Dubrovnik.................................................................38 7 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo and Dubrovnik K810 Croatia Express.......................................................................... 40 9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro K905 Moscow To Baltic States, Poland, Prague & Vienna............42 20 days from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna K905M Moscow To Baltic States, Poland & Prague ..........................44 18 days from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague K906 Warsaw To Vienna......................................................................46 9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna K982 The Best Of Russia, Baltic States & Warsaw.........................48 14 days from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw List of Hotels Country City Hotel Tours Austria Vienna HILTON VIENNA (SF) K505, K506, K507, K601, K681, K905, K906 Bosnia & Herzegovina Sarajevo EUROPE (F) K801, K808, K808Z LACROMA (F) K700, K801, K802, K810 LAPAD (F) K808, K808G, K808Z Hvar AMFORA (F) K810 Plitvice JEZERO (F) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G ATRIUM (DLX) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G PRESIDENT (F) K810 WESTIN (DLX) K700, K801, K802, K808, K808Z, K810 MAJESTIC PLAZA (SF) K505, K506 ANGELO BY VIENNA HOUSE (F) K010, K601, K905, K905M, K906 K905, K905M, K982 Dubrovnik Croatia Split Zagreb Czech Republic Prague Estonia Tallinn MERITON GRAND CONFERENCE & SPA HOTEL (F) / SOKOS VIRU (F) Germany Berlin ABBA (F) K010, K601 INTERCONTINENTAL (DLX) K505, K507 RADISSON BLU BEKE (F) K601, K681 BAUER “PALLADIO HOTEL & SPA“ (DLX) K808, K808G Hungary Budapest Venice Italy CARLTON HOTEL (F) K100, K101 Florence CROCE DI MALTA (F) K100, K101 Rome GH PALATINO (F) K100, K101 Sorrento CENTRAL (F) / CRISTINA (F) K101 Latvia Riga RADISSON BLU (F) K905, K905M, K982 Lithuania Vilnius RADISSON BLU ASTORIA (DLX) K905, K905M, K982 Warsaw RADISSON BLU CENTRUM (DLX) / MERCURE CENTRUM (F) K010, K601, K681, K905, K905M, K906, K982 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON (F) / ANDEL’S BY VIENNA HOUSE (F) K905, K905M, K906 HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTER (DLX) K601, K681 MARRIOTT GRAND (SF) K011, K905, K905M, K982 CROWNE PLAZA LIGOVSKY (F) K011, K905, K905M, K982 RADISSON ROYAL (F) K905, K905M, K982 Belgrade HOTEL MOSKVA (F) K700 Bled PARK (F) / GOLF (F) K301, K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G Ljubljana CENTRAL (F) K301 Piran PIRAN (F) K301 Nova Gorica PERLA (F) K301 Poland Krakow Moscow Russia Serbia Slovenia 04 St. Petersburg croatia hvar Amfora hungary budapest Intercontinental italy venice Bauer Palladio czech republic prague Majestic Plaza latvia riga Radisson Blu croatia dubrovnik Lacroma slovenia ljubljana Union slovenia piran Piran 05 Pre & Post Tour Rates Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single Austria Vienna Hilton Vienna Am Stadtpark 1, A Phone: + 43 1 717 000 K506, K507 K601, K681 K905, K906 4/1 - 10/31 117 214 Bosnia & Herzegovina Sarajevo Europe Vladislava Skarica 5 Phone: +387 (0)33 580 400 K801 4/1 - 10/31 76 127 Croatia Dubrovnik Lacroma Iva Dulcica 34 Phone: +385 20 449 100 K802, 4/20 – 5/11 & 10/16 - 31 5/12 – 6/6 & 10/01 – 15 6/7 – 7/8 & 9/16 – 30 7/9 – 9/16 65 86 106 122 114 151 185 213 Lapad Lapadska Obala 37 Phone: +385 20 455 570 K808G K808Z 4/1 - 4/28 4/29 - 5/26 & 10/14 - 10/31 5/27 - 7/7 & 9/16 - 10/13 7/8 - 9/15 59 75 106 121 87 111 154 180 Croatia Zagreb Westin Krsnjavoga 1 Phone: +385 1 489 2000 K700, K801, K802, K803, K808, K808Z, K810 4/1 - 10/31 66 112 Czech Republic Prague Majestic Plaza Stepanska 33 Phone: +420 221 486 100 K505, K506 4/1-10/31 69 127 Angelo by Vienna House Radlická 3216/1G Phone: +420 234 801 111 K010, K601 K905M 4/1 - 6/30 & 9/1 - 10/31 7/1 - 8/31 61 43 117 70 Hungary Budapest Intercontinental Apaczai Csere J.U. 12-14 Phone: +36 1 327 6333 K505, K507 4/1 - 6/30 & 9/1 - 11/10 7/1 - 8/31 108 83 201 155 Italy Venice Bauer ‘Palladio Hotel & Spa’ Giudecca 33 Phone +39 041 520 7022 K808, K808G 4/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31 7/1 - 8/31 183 153 332 260 Carlton on the Grand Canal Santa Croce 578 Phone: + 39 041 275 2200 K100, K101 3/15 - 3/30 & 11/1- 11/15 4/1-10/31 99 143 155 226 TRANSFERS US$ 47.00 per person The rate is NET per person in US$ and include: ФФ One way transfer ФФ Transportation with hotel pick-up / drop-off SUPPLEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE BUS USAGE The rates are NET per person in US$: ФФ Supplement for groups of 15-20 pax: US$ 260.00 per person ФФ Supplement for groups of 21-30 pax: US$ 210.00 per person No supplement for groups of 31 pax or more ФФ One pax free of charge is granted in half twin for every 20 pax paid in full Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single Italy Rome Grand Hotel Palatino Via Cavour, 213M, Phone: +39.06.476.811 K100 3/26-3/31, 7/1-30 & 11/1-15 4/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31 7/31- 8/31 104 125 85 162 183 143 Italy Sorrento Central Corso Italia, 254 Phone: + 39 081 878 1646 K101 4/12-11/15 65 98 K010 K906 K681 K982 4/1-10/31 68 114 Cristina Via Privata Rubinacci, 6 Phone: + 39 081 878 3562 Poland Warsaw Radisson Blu Centrum Grzybowska 24 Phone: +48.22.321.8888 Mercure Centrum Złota 48/54 Phone: + 48 22 697 39 99 Russia Moscow Marriott Grand Tverskaya Street 26/1 Phone: +7.495.937.0000 K011, K905 K905M K982 4/1-10/31 79 129 Russia St. Petersburg Radisson Royal Nevsky Prospect, 49/2 Phone: + 7 812 322-50-00 K011 5/1- 5/14 & 7/20- 9/10 5/15-7/19 9/11- 10/5 94 124 99 156 214 169 Hotel Moskva Terazije 20 Phone: +381.11.268.6255 K700 4/1-10/31 57 85 Hotel Central Miklosiceva 9 Phone: +386.1.308.4301 K301 4/1-10/31 71 126 Crowne Plaza Ligovsky Ligovsky Ave, 61 Phone: + 7 812 244-00-01 Serbia Belgrade Slovenia Ljubljana REDUCTIONS The rates are NET per person in US$: ФФ 3rd adult sharing a room: US$ 8.00 per 3rd person per night ФФ Child under 12 sharing as 3rd: US$ 20.00 per child per night ФФ Unused nights on the tour: US$ 70.00 per person in twin per night US$ 80.00 in single per night HOTELS The rates are NET per person per night in US$ and include: ФФ Accommodation with breakfast ФФ Hotel taxes and service charges K010 Warsaw, Berlin & Prague 7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague berlin prague 08 warsaw LITHUANIA TOUR K010 START DATES END DATES 12-May 18-May 26-May 01-Jun 09-Jun 15-Jun 30-Jun 06-Jul 07-Jul 13-Jul 04-Aug 10-Aug 18-Aug 24-Aug 2 Prague 08-Sep 14-Sep CZECH REPUBLIC 22-Sep 28-Sep 06-Oct 12-Oct Berlin 2 2 Warsaw POLAND GERMANY FRANCE SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,439 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $579 Included Features: Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Friday You are met and transferred to the hotel. There will be plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director. (D) Day 2, in Warsaw, Saturday This 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 magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, going for a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Airport and local transfers Professional Tour Director throughout • Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ Warsaw ФФ Berlin ФФ Prague Hotels: ФФ Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)/ Mercure Centrum (F) ФФ Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) ФФ Prague: Angelo by Vienna House Hotel (F) Day 3, Warsaw to Poznan and Berlin, Sunday Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour of this trade center. Then on to Berlin, for a dinner and free evening. (B, D) • Day 4, 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 other famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) Day 5, Berlin to Dresden and Prague, Tuesday Continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On an orientation tour, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then it’s on to the Czech capital of Prague, the “City of 100 Spires”. (B, D) Day 6, in Prague, Wednesday 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 sightseeing tour starts with panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. Continue with a walking tour, and visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional cultural performance will be available. Ask your Tour Director for details. (B) • Day 7, depart Prague, Thursday After breakfast, transfer to Prague’s airport for your departure flight. (B) 09 K011 Little Tour Of Russia 7 days from Moscow to St. Petersburg st. petersburg moscow Day 1, Arrive Moscow, Friday Upon arrival to Moscow, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is to relax or perhaps begin your independent discovery of the fabled capital of Russia. Tonight, a briefing by your Tour Director on the fascinating tour that awaits you, followed by a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Moscow, Saturday 010 Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Your sightseeing tour begins at Red Square, dominated by colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, with its impressive collection of Tsarist, Russian, and foreign jewelry, armor, and other artifacts. Then walk by Moscow University. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and a stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Continue, on the north bank of the River Moskva, passing by baroque Novodevichy convent; ending the tour at the popular Arbat shopping district, time to shop or enjoy lunch on your own. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) FINLAND TOUR K011 3 St. Petersburg ESTONIA RUSSIA LATVIA 3 Moscow LITHUANIA BELARUS Day 3, in Moscow, excursion to Sergiev Posad, Sunday Today we travel 75 km North of Moscow, to a small town of Sergiev Posad, former Zagorsk – founded in the 14th century and renowned as a center of ancient Russian art and architecture. For centuries it served as a place of pilgrimage and the religious capital of Russia. Within the old walled city admire the fairy-tale golden and blue domes of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, one of the most beautiful of all monasteries. After lunch at a popular restaurant, return to Moscow, the rest of the day at leisure. This evening take an Optional tour Moscow by night & Subway, to see the metro stations which Stalin called “Palaces for the People.” (B, L) • Day 4, Moscow to St. Petersburg, Monday • Time at leisure in Moscow, before transfer to railway station for our four hours high speed Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival at the St. Petersburg train station, transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. (B, D) Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Tuesday There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen, and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands and linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Today the main • sites to be visited are Palace Square with the Winter Palace, Senate Square with the monument to Russian Emperor Peter the Great, the founder of the city, St. Isaac’s Square with St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral, Cruiser Aurora, Field of Mars, and Nevsky Prospect. Visit also Peter and Paul Fortress; built in 1703 on a small island, it was meant to protect the city from enemy attacks. Peter and Paul Cathedral towers in the center of the fortress and is nowadays used as the burial place for Russian Emperors. Your evening is free or perhaps join an optional Evening Canal Cruise. (B) START DATES: END DATES: 28-Apr 04-May 12-May 18-May 19-May 25-May 26-May 01-Jun 16-Jun 22-Jun 30-Jun 06-Jul 21-Jul 27-Jul 18-Aug 24-Aug 01-Sep 07-Sep 08-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 21-Sep 29-Sep 05-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,685 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $739 Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Airport arrival and departure transfers Standard class high speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included in: ФФ Moscow ФФ St. Petersburg Hotels: ФФ Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) ФФ St. Petersburg: Radisson Royale (SF)/ Crowne Plaza Ligovsky (F) Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday This morning you’ll make a highlight visit to the world-famous Hermitage, housing more than four million works of art. It ranks among one of the largest and oldest museums of the world, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Admire the world-famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Titian, Rembrandt, El • Greco, Velasquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, and French Impressionists. The Hermitage occupies five buildings, the largest is the Winter Palace, the former residence of Russian Emperors. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city on your own or perhaps you may choose to take an optional tour to visit Catherine Palace & Park in Pushkin or to Petrodvorets, Peterhof Summer Palace of Peter the Great. Tonight join your fellow travelers in a farewell dinner. Perhaps conclude your touring with an optional Russian Folklore evening. (B, D) Day 7, Depart St. Petersburg, Thursday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 011 K100 Venice, Florence, Rome 8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome venice florence 012 rome GERMANY SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA TOUR K100 FRANCE SLOVENIA Venice 2 CROATIA BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA 2 Florence Pisa ITALY Assisi 3 Rome Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (D) Day 2, in Venice, Monday Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start with a walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, plus view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. On to visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps join an optional gondola ride. (B) • Day 3, Venice to Ferrara, Pisa and Florence, Tuesday Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region, standing on the banks of the Po River. After an orientation tour, continue to Pisa where you’ll view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free evening. (B, D) Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s splendid bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is displayed. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a spectacular view over Florence. The remainder of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital your own way. (B) Day 5, Florence to Assisi and Rome, Thursday START DATE: END DATE: PRICES: 19-Mar 26-Mar $1,759 02-Apr 09-Apr $2,219 16-Apr 23-Apr $2,219 30-Apr 07-May $2,219 14-May 21-May $2,299 04-Jun 11-Jun 18-Jun 25-Jun 09-Jul 16-Jul 23-Jul 30-Jul • $2,299 $2,124 • $2,124 $2,124 06-Aug 13-Aug $2,124 20-Aug 27-Aug $2,124 03-Sep 10-Sep $2,299 17-Sep 24-Sep $2,299 08-Oct 15-Oct $2,299 15-Oct 22-Oct $2,299 22-Oct 29-Oct $2,299 05-Nov 12-Nov $1,929 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $740 • Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 4 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Venice Florence Assisi Rome Hotels: ФФ Venice: Carlton Hotel (F) ФФ Florence: Croce Di Malta (F) ФФ Rome: Grand Hotel Palatino (F) Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany with its iconic landscapes as you make your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (B, D) Day 6, in Rome, Friday A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the incomparable Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with moving Sistine Chapel and grand St. Peter’s Basilica. Then on to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B, L) Day 7, in Rome, Saturday Your day is free in spectacular Rome! Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the chic shops, galleries, and museums; do some more sightseeing on your own or relax in a sidewalk cafe with a glass of fine Italian wine, a cold Limoncello, some refreshing gelato, or a hearty dish of pasta. Tonight, a festive farewell dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D) Day 8, depart Rome, Sunday One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to Rome’s airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) 013 K101 Venice, Florence, Rome, And Sorrento 11 Days from Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento rome venice Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday Arriving at Venice’s airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free until you gather for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (D) Day 2, in Venice, Monday Your sightseeing tour of Venice starts with a walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Then you will view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. On to visit a glassblowing factory, to watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or perhaps take an optional gondola ride. (B) Day 3, Venice to Ferrara, Pisa and Florence, Tuesday Drive to Ferrara, a Renaissance gem standing on the banks of the Po River in the Emilia-Romagna region. After an orientation tour, continue to Pisa and view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, Baptistery, and Duomo. Then on to Florence for dinner and a free evening. (B, D) Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday 014 A morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s splendid Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s intricate bronze “Gates of Paradise.” Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts and see Michelangelo’s David. The tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with a breathtaking view over Florence. The remainder of the day is yours to savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital your own way and at your own pace. (B) GERMANY SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA TOUR K101 START DATES: END DATES: 02-Apr 12-Apr FRANCE SLOVENIA Venice 2 16-Apr 26-Apr 30-Apr 10-May 04-Jun 14-Jun 09-Jul 19-Jul 06-Aug 16-Aug • 03-Sep 13-Sep 22-Oct • 01-Nov 05-Nov 15-Nov CROATIA BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA 2 Florence Pisa ITALY Assisi 3 Rome Naples PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,865 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $829 3 Sorrento Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily, 1 lunch & 6 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes • Sightseeing Tours Included: • Day 5, Florence to Assisi and Rome, Thursday Travel through the rolling landscapes of Tuscany on your way to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis. Here, take a walking tour to see the main square and visit the impressive Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and an evening at leisure. (B, D) Day 6, in Rome, Friday A full-day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the timeless Eternal City. Visit the Vatican Museums with unforgettable Sistine Chapel and magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Then cross the Tiber to visit the Coliseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. (B, L) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Venice Florence Assisi Rome Pompeii Capri Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Venice: Carlton Hotel (F) Florence: Croce Di Malta (F) Rome: Grand Hotel Palatino (F) Sorrento: Central Hotel (F)/ Cristina Hotel (F) Day 7, in Rome, Saturday A day free to explore Rome your way. Your Tour Director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to browse through some of the stylish shops and galleries, visit a museum, sightsee, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. Tonight, dinner with your fellow travelers is the perfect way to celebrate your Italian adventure. (B, D) Day 8, Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento, Sunday Departing Rome, travel to Pompeii, a destroyed & buried under ashes and forever preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. After a visit to the haunting site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continue to Sorrento. Enjoy dinner at your hotel, then a free evening. (B, D) Day 9, in Sorrento, excursion to Capri, Monday Glide across the glistening bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Here, you’ll visit the magnificent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Then there’s time to wander through the winding streets and browse in the elegant boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B) Day 10, in Sorrento, Tuesday Take in the sights of Sorrento your way with a full free day. You might want to wander through the shops, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply relax &, enjoy the views. Tonight, enjoy dinner in hotel. (B, D) Day 11, depart Naples, Wednesday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in Naples for your departure flight. (B) 015 K301 Experience Slovenia 7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj ljubljana piran 016 bohinj HUNGARY AUSTRIA TOUR K301 SLOVENIA Bled 3 ITALY 1 Ljubljana 1 Nova Gorica 1 Piran CROATIA 1 Postojna Cave START DATES END DATES 01- May 07- May 29- May 04- Jun 12- Jun 18- Jun 03- July 09- July 07- Aug 13- Aug 28- Aug 03- Sep 11- Sep 17- Sep 02- Oct 08- Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,679 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $419 Included Features: ADRIATIC SEA Day 1, arrive Ljubljana or Venice, Monday Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for the orientation meeting including a Welcome Drink. (Wd) Day 2, Ljubljana, Postojna and Piran, Tuesday In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. Travel to the Karst region. Your first stop is at the Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. Tour this unique subterranean world by miniature electric train. After the tour, proceed to a nearby wine producer for Teran wine and prosciutto tasting. Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast. (B, Wt) Day 3, Piran, Portoroz & Goriska Brda, Wednesday See the highlights of Piran this morning, then head to Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. Continue to the hilly region of Goriska Brda. Discover the charming town of Smartno and have a delicious dinner at a local tourist farm. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B, D) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport transfers Breakfast daily and 2 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Headsets provided for included sightseeing tours Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Ljubljana Postojna cave Piran Goriska Brda Soca valley Bled Bohinj Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Ljubljana: Hotel Central (F) Piran: Hotel Piran (F) Nova Gorica: Hotel Perla (F) Bled: Golf (F) Day 4, Soca Valley & Bled, Thursday Drive along the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid, featured in Hemmingway’s A Farewell to Arms and stop to visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled, stopping at Boka waterfall view point. Your evening is at leisure, to begin exploring the town. (B) Day 5, Bled, Friday A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. We will return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream cake. In the afternoon, travel to Skofja Loka, a beautiful medieval town with a castle that rises above the confluence of the two Sora Rivers, Poljanska Sora and Selska Sora. After the sightseeing tour visit the Nace homestead and taste some of the local products. (B) Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday Today tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel, from where you will admire the stoning Julian Alps. Before returning to Bled you will visit the Shepherd’s Museum and taste some of the best Slovenian cheeses. Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) Day 7, depart Ljubljana or Venice, Sunday After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana or Venice airport for your flight home. (B) 017 K505 Prague, Vienna & Budapest 10 days from Prague, Vienna and Budapest budapest vienna Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to begin exploring. Tonight, gather for dinner with a folklore performance in a local restaurant. (D) Day 2, in Prague, Saturday Cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B) Day 3, in Prague, Sunday This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B) Day 4, to Vienna, Monday 018 Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. (B, D) TOUR K505 POLAND GERMANY Prague 3 CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Vienna 3 3 Budapest AUSTRIA START DATES: END DATES: 21-Apr 30-Apr 05-May 14-May 19-May 28-May 02-Jun 11-Jun 23-Jun 02-Jul 30-Jun 09-Jul 14-Jul 23-Jul 21-Jul 30-Jul 11-Aug 20-Aug HUNGARY SLOVENIA ROMANIA CROATIA ITALY BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA SERBIA • 01-Sep 10-Sep 08-Sep 17-Sep 29-Sep 08-Oct 13-Oct 22-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,065 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $795 • Included Features: Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday • On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s Imperial History. After a free afternoon at leisure, enjoy an evening Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B) Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday Make a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. (B) Day 7, to Budapest, Thursday Today, journey by motor coach or first class train to Budapest. The afternoon is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip an excellent Hungarian wine, or perhaps join one of the optional excursions available. (B) Day 8, in Budapest, Friday ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and• hotel taxes Special Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Dinner with folklore in Prague Opera performance in Prague Heurigen dinner in Vienna Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Farewell dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant in Budapest Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ Prague ФФ Vienna ФФ Budapest Hotels: ФФ Prague: Majestic Plaza (F) ФФ Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) ФФ Budapest: Intercontinental (DLX) • 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 Column, a 118-foot-high Corinthian column topped with a statue of the archangel Gabriel, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 9, in Budapest, Saturday Sightseeing this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area. You’ll visit the 13th-century Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, then see the Royal Palace. Your afternoon is free to do some last-minute shopping, explore more of the city or just relax. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D) Day 10, depart Budapest, Sunday After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 019 K506 Prague & Vienna 7 Days from Prague to Vienna vienna prague 020 vienna TOUR K506 POLAND GERMANY Prague START DATES: END DATES: 21-Apr 27-Apr 05-May 11-May 19-May 25-May 02-Jun 08-Jun 23-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun 06-Jul 14-Jul 20-Jul 21-Jul 27-Jul 11-Aug 17-Aug 01-Sep 07-Sep 3 CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Vienna 3 AUSTRIA HUNGARY ITALY SLOVENIA 08-Sep 14-Sep 29-Sep 05-Oct 13-Oct 19-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,569 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $729 Included Features: Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to begin exploring. Tonight, gather for dinner with a folklore performance in a local restaurant. (D) Day 2, in Prague, Saturday On a morning tour, cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B) Day 3, in Prague, Sunday • This morning, tour the old part of the city with the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ • First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 2 dinners Arrival and departure airport transfers • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Special Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Dinner with folklore in Prague Opera performance in Prague Heurigen dinner in Vienna Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ Prague ФФ Vienna Hotels: ФФ Prague: Majestic Plaza (F) ФФ Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) • Day 4, to Vienna Monday Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the wonderful “City of Music.” Your time is free to start discovering the city and all its delights, from parks to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical Heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzing, just outside of Vienna. (B, D) Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B) Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday Start the day with a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum, housing outstanding collections of art, sculpture, antiquities, armor, musical instruments, and more. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. (B) Day 7, depart Vienna Thursday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 021 K507 Vienna & Budapest 7 days from Vienna to Budapest vienna viena 022 budapest GERMANY TOUR K507 CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA 3 Vienna AUSTRIA 3 SLOVENIA CROATIA END DATES: 24-Apr 30-Apr 08-May 14-May 22-May 28-May 05-Jun 11-Jun 26 Jun 02-Jul 03-Jul 09-Jul Budapest HUNGARY ITALY START DATES: ROMANIA SERBIA 17-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul 30-Jul 14-Aug 20-Aug 04-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 17-Sep 02-Oct 08-Oct 16-Oct 22-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,524 • SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $613 Included Features: Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then, your time is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to parks to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical Heurigen, or wine tavern, in Grinzing, just outside of Vienna. (D) Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Next, view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other 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 Visit the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning for a guided tour. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. (B) Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ • First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 2 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Special Features: ФФ Heurigen dinner in Vienna ФФ Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna ФФ Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical Csarda restaurant in Budapest Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ Vienna ФФ Budapest Hotels: • ФФ Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) ФФ Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (DLX) Travel into Hungary and on to Budapest. The afternoon is free to explore the “Paris of the East,” browse in the shops, snack on a tasty slice of cherry strudel, sip a fine Hungarian wine, or perhaps join one of the optional excursions available. (B) Day 5, in Budapest, Friday Set on opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. A morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ Square with the Millennium Column, a 118-foot-high Corinthian column topped with a statue of the archangel Gabriel, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday Your sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area. You’ll visit the 13th-century Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, then see the Royal Palace. Your afternoon is free to do some last-minute shopping, explore more of the city or just relax. Tonight, relish dinner and entertainment in a typical Csarda, or tavern, restaurant. (B, D) Day 7, depart Budapest, Sunday After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. (B) 023 K601 Eastern European Panorama 13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague ITÁLIA berlin prague Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday You will be transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to relax or begin exploring. Later, meet your fellow travelers and your Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the home of the Habsberg emperors, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s imperial past. The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of Vienna at your own pace. (B) Day 3, to Budapest, Monday Journey east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest with time to freshen up before dinner. (B, D) Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday 024 krakow In 1873, the twin cities of Buda and Pest joined with ancient Obuda to form a new, unified city, Budapest. Charming and beautiful, the city was declared a World Heritage site in 1987. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B) The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. You’ll arrive in time for a relaxing dinner. (B, D) A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some sernik or szarlotka, or simply relax. (B) Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the 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 This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square Berlin 2 2 Warsaw GERMANY TOUR K601 POLAND 2 Krakow Prague 2 CZECH REPUBLIC Vienna 2 SLOVAKIA 2 Budapest AUSTRIA HUNGARY A ITALY ROMANIA SLOVENIA CROATIA START DATES: END DATES: 06-May 18-May 20-May 01-Jun 03-Jun 15-Jun 24-Jun 06-Jul 01-Jul 13-Jul 29-Jul 10-Aug 12-Aug 24-Aug 02-Sep 14-Sep 16-Sep 28-Sep 30-Sep 12-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,354 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $980 Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling • Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes • Sightseeing Tours Included: to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 9, to Berlin, Sunday Heading west, stop in Poznan for an orientation tour. Then continue to Berlin, today’s final destination. (B, D) Day 10, in Berlin, Monday Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Vienna Budapest Krakow Warsaw Berlin Prague Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) Budapest: Radisson Blu Beke (F) Krakow: Holiday Inn City Center (F) Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)/ Mercure Centrum (F) Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) Prague: Angelo by Vienna House Hotel (F) • Day 11, to Prague, Tuesday After breakfast, continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. (B, D) Day 12, in Prague, Wednesday Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago, Prague today is a wonder to behold, with beautiful architecture, lush green hills, and graceful bridges spanning the Vltava River. A sightseeing tour starts with panoramic drive past famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. Then, on a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You might want to attend an optional cultural performance. (B) Day 13, depart Prague, Thursday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 025 K681 Vienna To Warsaw 9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw budapest vienna praga Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax or begin exploring this imperial city before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday On a morning sightseeing tour, visit Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and other reminders of the city’s history. Your afternoon is at leisure to discover more on your own, or perhaps enjoy a pastry. (B) Day 3, to Budapest, Monday 026 Travel east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue through the Trans Danubius region, reaching Budapest with time to relax before dinner. (B, D) Warsaw 2 TOUR K681 POLAND GERMANY 2 Krakow CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Vienna 2 2 Budapest AUSTRIA HUNGARY ITALY ROMANIA SLOVENIA CROATIA 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 Parliament, Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel, plus visit the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B) Day 5 to Krakow, Wednesday The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. Upon arrival in Krakow, the second largest city in Poland, relax over dinner at your hotel. (B, D) START DATES: END DATES: 06-May 14-May 20-May 28-May 03-Jun 11-Jun 24-Jun 02-Jul 01-Jul 09-Jul 29-Jul 06-Aug 12-Aug 20-Aug 02-Sep 10-Sep 16-Sep 24-Sep 30-Sep 08-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,629 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $594 Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 4 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling • Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours •Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Vienna Budapest Krakow Warsaw Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) Budapest: Radisson Blu Beke (F) Krakow: Holiday Inn City Center (F) Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)/Mercure Centrum (F) Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday Your sightseeing tour starts at Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town, to see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to discover more, shop, or relax over a pierogi or coffee and cake. (B) • Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday This morning join on a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the picture of the “Black Madonna.” In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B, D) Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday This 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 magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, relaxing, a stroll through the city, or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 027 K700 Belgrade To Zagreb 11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb ljubljana belgrade Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday Welcome to Belgrade, the Serbian capital! You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until you gather with your fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Cocktail. Day 2, in Belgrade, Friday With a history dating back more the 7,000 years, Belgrade is a fascinating city to visit. 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; Republic Square and Mihajlova Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city; and Tito’s Memorial. The afternoon is free. Tonight, enjoy dinner with live music in the old Bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. (B, D) Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday Take a short flight to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. Continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the country’s historical capital, set at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Visit the Cetinje Museum, with its displays dedicated to Montenegro’s history. Then, take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Finally, head into Croatia and on to Dubrovnik. (B, D) Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday 028 Start the day with a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik this morning. Visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and Sponza Palace. Next, see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, enjoy the picturesque setting, shop or simply relax. (B) GERMANY TOUR K700 AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA Bled 2 Ljubljana Postojna 2 Zagreb cave CROATIA ITALY Belgrade 2 Plitvice Lakes 1 BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA SERBIA START DATES: END DATES: 27-Apr 07-May 11-May 21-May 25-May 04-Jun 08-Jun 18-Jun 22-Jun 02-Jul 06-Jul 16-Jul 10-Aug 20-Aug 24-Aug 03-Sep 07-Sep Split 1 • 21-Sep Dubrovnik 2 MONTENEGRO Podgorica Kotor 05-Oct 17-Sep 01-Oct • 15-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,149 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $819 Included Features: Day 5, to Split, Monday Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Finally, see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D) Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday Head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (B, D) Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner to the popular resort of Opatija. After some free time, head north to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (B, D) Day 8, in Bled, Thursday A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town, the lakeshore, and a visit to the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, stroll along the lake, shop, sit back in a café and nibble on Bled cream cake, or perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities ФФ Economy class flight Belgrade (Serbia) to Podgorica (Montenegro) ФФ Airport arrival and departure transfers ФФ Breakfast daily and 6 dinners ФФ Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach ФФ Professional Tour Director throughout ФФ Luggage handling ФФ Whisper technology enhanced touring ФФ Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Belgrade Cetinje Kotor Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Postojna Caves Bled Ljubljana Zagreb • Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Belgrade: Moskva (F) Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F) Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday Travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, and take a walking tour. See the sights of the old city center, including the picturesque open-air Central Market, Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, on to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. (B, D) Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is free to explore the winding streets of the Old Town, relax in a café or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B) Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 029 K801 Bosnia, Croatia & Slovenia 11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb plitvice lakes bled Day 1, arrive Sarajevo, Thursday You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Sarajevo, Friday Sarajevo, the capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations over its long history. On your city tour, visit the Turkish Bazaar Bas Carsija, Husref Bay’s Mosque, the Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Your afternoon and evening are free. (B) Day 3, to Dubrovnik, Saturday Drive through the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the 16th-century stone bridge. Then travel on to Dubrovnik, with its picturesque setting on the Adriatic Sea. (B, D) Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday 030 Take a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik this morning. See the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, and Sponza Palace. Then on to view 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) GERMANY TOUR K801 AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA Bled 2 Ljubljana Postojna 2 Zagreb cave CROATIA ITALY BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA 2 Sarajevo Plitvice Lakes 1 SERBIA END DATES: 20-Apr 30-Apr 04-May 14-May 18-May 28-May 01-Jun 11-Jun 15-Jun 25-Jun 29-Jun 09-Jul 03-Aug 13-Aug 17-Aug 27-Aug 31-Aug Split 1 Dubrovnik 2 START DATES: MONTENEGRO • 10-Sep 14-Sep 24-Sep 28-Sep 08-Oct • 12-Oct 22-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,865 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $769 Included Features: Day 5, to Split, Monday Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast 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. Plus, see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and Cathedral. (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 here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Then, have your camera ready and as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (B, D) 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 into Slovenia. Next is Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (B, D) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Sarajevo Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Postojna Cave Bled Ljubljana Zagreb • Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Sarajevo: Europe (F) Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F) Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Day 8, in Bled, Thursday A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure; perhaps take an optional excursion, visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday Travel to Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights of the old city center the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. (B, D) Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday This morning, enjoy many historic city highlights. 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 After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 031 K802 Dalmatian Sunshine 9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb plitvice lakes postojna cave Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Sunday On a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector’s Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free. (B) Day 3, to Split, Monday 032 Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. Enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. (B, D) GERMANY TOUR K802 AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA Bled 2 Ljubljana Postojna 2 Zagreb cave CROATIA ITALY Plitvice Lakes 1 BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA SERBIA END DATES: 22-Apr 30-Apr 29-Apr 07-May 06-May 14-May 13-May 21-May 20-May 28-May 27-May 04-Jun 03-Jun 11-Jun 10-Jun 18-Jun 17-Jun Split 1 Dubrovnik 2 START DATES: MONTENEGRO Day 4, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (B, D) 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 this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (B, D) Day 6, in Bled, Thursday An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery. (B) 24-Jun 02-Jul 01-Jul 09-Jul • 08-Jul 16-Jul 05-Aug 13-Aug 12-Aug 20-Aug 19-Aug 27-Aug 26-Aug 03-Sep 02-Sep 10-Sep 09-Sep 17-Sep 16-Sep 24-Sep 23-Sep 01-Oct 30-Sep 08-Oct 07-Oct 15-Oct 14-Oct 22-Oct • Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily and 5 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Day 7, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday Day 8, in Zagreb, Saturday ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament and 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 see the countryside. (B) 25-Jun PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,689 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $579 ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. (B, D) • Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Postojna Cave Bled Ljubljana Zagreb Hotels: Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F) Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Day 9, depart Zagreb, Sunday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 033 K808 Zagreb To Venice 14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Ljubljana and Venice split Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Then the day is at leisure to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner with your traveling companions. (D) Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday On a morning sightseeing tour, see the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding city streets, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see 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 influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations during its long history. On your city tour visit the Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija,” Husref Bay’s Mosque, the Olympic Stadium, and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, view the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th-century stone bridge. Finally, travel to Dubrovnik, with its picturesque setting on the stunning Adriatic coast. (B, D) Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday A walking tour shows you the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and Sponza Palace. Then it’s on to see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water’s edge, or simply relax and delight in your superbly scenic surroundings. (B) Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (B) Day 7, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. (B, D) Day 8, Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday 034 After breakfast, head to Trogir, a center of artistic activities in Croatia. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D) TOUR K808 AUSTRIA HUNGARY Venice 2 ITALY SLOVENIA 2 Ljubljana 2 Zagreb CROATIA Opatija Plitvice 2 Lakes ROMANIA BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA 1 Sarajevo END DATES: 15-Apr 28-Apr 06-May 19-May 13-May 26-May 20-May 02-Jun 27-May 09-Jun 10-Jun 23-Jun 17-Jun 30-Jun 24-Jun 07-Jul 15-Jul SERBIA 28 Jul • 05-Aug Split 1 Dubrovnik 3 STAR DATES: 19-Aug MONTENEGRO 26-Aug 18-Aug 01-Sep • 02-Sep 08-Sep 15-Sep 09-Sep 22-Sep 16-Sep 29-Sep 23-Sep 06-Oct 30-Sep 13-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,789 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $1,168 Day 9, in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday A full day to enjoy spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready as you 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. (B, D) Day 10, Plitvice to Opatija, Postojna & Bled, Monday Returning to the coast, stop at the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will show off the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Afterward, drive across the border into Slovenia and to Postojna Cave, one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (B, D) Day 11, in Bled, Ljubljana excursion, Tuesday An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visit of the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Afternoon excursion to Ljubljana; the city tour takes in views of the open-air Central Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges, and the Parliament. Return to Bled for an overnight. (B) Day 12, Bled, to Trieste & Venice, Wednesday Leaving Bled, drive south to Trieste in Italy for orientation tour and visit to Miramare Castle and its lovely park. The castle was built by the Habsburg monarchy on a cliff overlooking Adriatic Sea. After your visit, continue on to the romantic city of Venice. (B) Day 13, in Venice, Thursday Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Breakfast daily and 8 dinners Airport arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes • Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Zagreb Sarajevo Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Opatija Bled Ljubljana Postojna Cave Venice Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Zagreb: Westin Hotel (DLX) Sarajevo: Europe Hotel (F) Dubrovnik: Hotel Lapad (F) Split: Hotel Atrium(F) Plitvice: Hotel Jezero (F) Bled: Hotel Park (F)/ Hotel Golf (F) Venice: Bauer Paladio Hotel & Spa (DLX) Today begins with a walking tour of Venice, featuring the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, and Bridge of Sighs. Visit a glassblowing factory where you will watch a master artisan demonstrate this traditional Venetian art. Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or take an optional gondola ride. Celebrate your wonderful vacation tonight with a Farewell Dinner at a favorite restaurant. (B, D) Day 14, depart Venice, Friday After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice airport for your flight home. (B) 035 K808G Dubrovnik To Venice 11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Ljubljana and Venice dubrovnik opatija Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Tuesday You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring or perhaps stroll along the water’s edge. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday A walking tour shows you the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. You’ll see the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free to discover more of the city on your own, browse through the shops, or relax and enjoy your superbly scenic surroundings. (B) Day 3, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday 036 Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (B) AUSTRIA TOUR K808G HUNGARY SLOVENIA 2 Ljubljana Venice 2 ITALY CROATIA Opatija Plitvice 2 Lakes BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA SERBIA END DATES: 18-Apr 28-Apr 09-May 19-May 16-May 26-May 23-May 02-Jun 30-May 09-Jun 13-Jun Split 1 Dubrovnik 3 START DATES: 23-Jun • 20-Jun 27-Jun MONTENEGRO 18-Jul Day 4, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. A sightseeing tour features the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Duje. (B, D) Day 5, Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday After breakfast, head to Trogir, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic coast and a center of artistic activities in Croatia. Scholars from around the world gather here to study and paint. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D) Day 6, in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday A full day to enjoy spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes, and delight in the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. (B, D) Day 7, Plitvice to Opatija, Postojna & Bled, Monday Returning to the coast, stop at the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will show off the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. Afterward, drive across the border into Slovenia and to Postojna Cave, one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps. (B, D) Day 8, in Bled, Ljubljana excursion, Tuesday An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Afternoon excursion to Ljubljana; the city tour takes in views of the open-air Central Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges, and the Parliament. Return to Bled for an overnight. (B) Day 9, Bled, to Trieste & Venice, Wednesday Leaving Bled, drive south to Italy and Trieste for orientation tour including a visit to Miramare Castle and its lovely park. The castle, built by the Habsburg monarchy, sits on a cliff overlooking Adriatic Sea. After your visit, continue on to the romantic city of Venice. (B) 30-Jun 07-Jul • 28-Jul 08-Aug 18-Aug 22-Aug 01-Sep 29-Aug 08-Sep 05-Sep 15-Sep 12-Sep 22-Sep 19-Sep 29-Sep 26-Sep 06-Oct 03-Oct 13-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,440 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $974 Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ • First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Opatija Bled Ljubljana Postojna Cave Venice Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Dubrovnik: Hotel Lapad (F) Split: Hotel Atrium(F) Plitvice: Hotel Jezero (F) Bled: Hotel Park (F)/ Hotel Golf (F) Venice: Bauer Paladio Hotel & Spa (DLX) Day 10, in Venice, Thursday A walking tour of Venice shows you the highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, and Bridge of Sighs. Then visit a glassblowing factory and watch a master artisan demonstrate this traditional Venetian art. Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, browse through the shops, or take an optional gondola ride. Celebrate your incomparable vacation tonight with a Farewell Dinner at a popular restaurant. (B, D) Day 11, depart Venice, Friday After breakfast you will be transferred to Venice airport for your flight home. Ciao! (B) 037 K808Z Zagreb To Dubrovnik 7 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo and Dubrovnik kotor dubrovnik zagreb sarajevo 038 TOUR K808Z AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA ROMANIA 2 Zagreb BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA ITALY CROATIA 1 Sarajevo START DATES: END DATES: 15-Apr 21-Apr 06-May 12-May 13-May 19-May 20-May 26-May 27-May 02-Jun 10-Jun 16-Jun 17-Jun 23-Jun 24-Jun 30-Jun 15-Jul SERBIA 21-Jul • 05-Aug Dubrovnik 3 19-Aug MONTENEGRO 26-Aug • 02-Sep Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then the day is free to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday A morning sightseeing tour includes views of the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore more of the city, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B) Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday Travel out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the historic 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 influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations during its long history. On a tour of the city, visit the Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija,” Husref Bay’s Mosque, the Olympic Stadium, and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then on through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, view the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th-century stone bridge. Finally, travel to Dubrovnik, set on the Adriatic Sea. (B, D) 11-Aug 25-Aug 01-Sep 08-Sep 09-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 22-Sep 23-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 06-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,269 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $509 Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes • Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ Zagreb ФФ Sarajevo ФФ Dubrovnik Hotels: ФФ Zagreb: Westin Hotel (DLX) ФФ Sarajevo: Europe Hotel (F) ФФ Dubrovnik: Hotel Lapad (F) Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday A walking tour takes you to the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and Sponza Palace. Next, view the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water’s edge, or simply relax and savor your superbly scenic surroundings. (B) Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (B) Day 7, depart Dubrovnik, Friday Bid farewell as you are transferred to Dubrovnik’s airport for your flight home. (B) 039 K810 Croatia Express 9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro hvar plitvice lakes Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Wednesday Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until a Welcome Dinner tonight. (D) Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday On a morning sightseeing tour, see the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding city streets, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B) Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday 040 Head to magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of terraced lakes, thickly wooded mountains, and lush vegetation. After your visit, continue to the port city of Split. Your evening is free to begin exploring on your own. (B, D) TOUR K810 AUSTRIA HUNGARY SLOVENIA ITALY CROATIA 2 Zagreb ROMANIA BOSNIA AND HERCEGOVINA Plitvice Lakes Sarajevo Hvar 2 MONTENEGRO Dubrovnik 3 Perast Kotor END DATES: 26-Apr 4-May 10-May 18-May 24-May 01-Jun 07-Jun 15-Jun 21-Jun 29-Jun 23-Aug 31-Aug 13-Sep 21-Sep 20-Sep 28-Sep 11-Oct SERBIA Split 1 START DATES: 19-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,870 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $749 • • Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport transfers Breakfast daily and 4 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Day 4, Split to Island Hvar, Saturday Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then on to see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and Cathedral of St. Duje. There’s some time free before you board the ferry and set sail to Hvar Island. (B, D) Day 5, Island Hvar, Sunday The town of Hvar has a unique cultural and historical heritage, plus a centuries-old tradition in tourism. A morning walking tour features views of the Fortress, Franciscan Monastery and more. The afternoon is free. Kick back, relax, and enjoy this charming island, listed as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world by Conde Nast Travel Magazine. (B) ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Zagreb Plitvice Lakes Split Island Hvar Dubrovnik Montenegro • Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Split: Hotel President (F) Hvar: Hotel Amfora (D) Dubrovnik: Hotel Lacroma (F) Day 6, Hvar to Dubrovnik, Monday Leave the island life behind as you return to mainland and continue to the “Pearl of Adriatic,” Dubrovnik. A drive along the picturesque Croatian coast reveals the world-famous natural beauty of the area. After dinner your time is free to discover the city by night. (B, D) Day 7, Dubrovnik, Tuesday This morning, a walking tour shows you Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the city your way, browse through the shops, stroll along the coast, or simply relax. (B) Day 8, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Wednesday Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (B) Day 9, depart Dubrovnik, Thursday You will be transferred to Dubrovnik’s airport for your departure flight. (B) 041 K905 Moscow To Baltic States, Poland, Prague & Vienna 20 days from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna riga Day 1, arrive Moscow, Friday Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, gather with your traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Moscow, Saturday Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Your sightseeing tour begins at Red Square, dominated by colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, with its impressive collection of Tsarist, Russian, and foreign jewelry, armor, and other artifacts. Then walk by Moscow University. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and a stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Continue, on the north bank of the River Moskva, passing by baroque Novodevichy convent; ending the tour at the popular Arbat shopping district. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 3, in Moscow, Sunday Today we travel 75 km North of Moscow, to a small town of Sergiev Posad, former Zagorsk – founded in the 14th century and renowned as a center of ancient Russian art and architecture. For centuries it served as a place of pilgrimage and the religious capital of Russia. Within the old walled city admire the fairy-tale golden and blue domes of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, one of the most beautiful of all monasteries. After lunch, return to Moscow, the rest of the day at leisure. This evening take an Optional tour Moscow by night & Subway, to see the metro stations which Stalin called “Palaces for the People.” (B, L) Day 4, Moscow to St. Petersburg, Monday Time at leisure in Moscow, before transfer to railway station for our four hours high speed Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival at the St. Petersburg train station, transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. (B, D) Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Tuesday There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen, and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands and linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Today the main sites to be visited on the tour are Palace Square with the Winter Palace, Senate Square with the monument to Russian Emperor Peter the Great, the founder of the city, St. Isaac’s Square with St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral, Cruiser Aurora, Field of Mars, and Nevsky Prospect. Visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, built in 1703 to protect the city from enemy attacks. Visit Peter and Paul Cathedral, which towers in the center of the fortress served as the burial place for Russian Emperors from Peter I. Your evening is free or join an optional Russian Folklore evening or Evening Canal Cruise. (B) Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday 042 This morning you’ll make a highlight visit to the world-famous Hermitage, housing more than four million works of art. It ranks among one of the largest and oldest museums of the world, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Admire the world-famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Titian, Rembrandt, El Greco, Velasquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, and French Impressionists. The Hermitage occupies five buildings, the largest is the Winter Palace, the former residence of Russian Emperors. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city on your own or perhaps you may choose to take an optional tour to visit Catherine Palace & Park in Pushkin or to Petrodvorets, Peterhof Summer Palace of Peter the Great. Tonight, enjoy dinner. (B, D) Day 7, to Tallinn, Thursday Today journey will take us to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva, set just across the border with Russia. Continue to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D) Day 8, Tallinn to Riga, Friday On a walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, travel to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D) Day 9, in Riga, Saturday On a morning sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon and evening are free. (B) Day 10, to Vilnius, Sunday Depart this morning for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture. (B, D) Day 11, In Vilnius, Monday The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church and St. Anne’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 want to join an optional excursion to Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes. (B) Day 12, to Warsaw, Tuesday Drive through the landscapes of Lithuania on your way to cross the border into Poland. Then take in the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to Warsaw, arriving at the day’s end. (B, L, D) Day 13, in Warsaw, Wednesday Warsaw, the 700-year-old capital of Poland. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Then on a walking tour, see the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for a stroll through the city, shopping, relaxing, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) 3 St. Petersburg Tallin 1 TOUR K905 ESTONIA Riga 2 RUSSIA LATVIA 3 Moscow LITHUANIA 2 Vilnius Warsaw 2 GERMANY BELARUS POLAND Prague 2 CZECH REPUBLIC 2 Krakow UKRAINE SLOVAKIA Vienna 2 AUSTRIA HUNGARY END DATES: 28-Apr 17-May 12-May 31-May 19-May 07-Jun 26-May 14-Jun 16-Jun 05-Jul 30-Jun 19-Jul 21-Jul 09-Aug 18-Aug 06-Sep 01-Sep 20-Sep 08-Sep 27-Sep 15-Sep 04-Oct 29-Sep 18-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $3,698 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $1,479 SLOVENIA Day 14, to Krakow, Thursday START DATES: • Journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary • in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the “Black Madonna.” This afternoon tour haunting Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious World War II concentration camp. It is now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. End the day in Krakow. (B, D) Day 15, in Krakow, Friday Your sightseeing tour today starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, where you will see the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free • for a stroll around the city, shopping, or maybe sample some bigos or pierogi in a little café. (B) Day 16, to Prague, Saturday Drive across the unspoiled Polish countryside, then on over the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. End the day in Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks, and ancient city walls. (B, D) Day 17, in Prague, Sunday Prague has a long and colorful history, from its early days as a bishopric, to becoming the residence of the Bohemian kings, and later the capital of both Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. Built across seven hills on both banks of the Vltava River more than 1000 years ago, it is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your sightseeing starts with panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, Strahov Stadium, and Castle Square. Then, on a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and worldfamous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is at leisure. You might want to attend an optional cultural performance. (B) Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 10 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach High speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Moscow St. Petersburg Tallinn Riga Vilnius Warsaw Krakow Prague Vienna Hotels: ФФ Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) ФФ St. Petersburg: Crowne Plaza Ligovsky (F)/ Radisson Royal (F) Ф Ф Tallinn: Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel (SF)/ Sokos • Viru (F) ФФ Riga: Radisson Blu (SF) ФФ Vilnius: Radisson Blu Astoria (SF) ФФ Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)/ Mercure Centrum (F) ФФ Krakow: Doubletree by Hilton (F)/ Andel’s by Vienna House (F) ФФ Prague: Angelo by Vienna House (F) ФФ Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) Day 18, to Vienna, Monday Travel into Austria and on to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time is free to begin exploring or perhaps savor a Viennese pastry or two. (B) Day 19, in Vienna, Tuesday On a morning sightseeing tour, visit Hofburg Palace, once the center of the Habsburg monarchy, and see Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and other remnants of the city’s imperial history. The afternoon is free for last-minute shopping. Celebrate tonight with a Farwell Dinner at a popular restaurant. (B, D) Day 20, depart Vienna, Wednesday After breakfast, you will be transferred to Vienna’s airport for your flight home. (B) 043 st. petersburg K905M Moscow To Baltic States, Poland & Prague 18 days from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague tallin Day 1, arrive Moscow, Friday Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, join your Tour Director and gather with your traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Moscow, Saturday Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Your sightseeing tour begins at Red Square, dominated by colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, with its impressive collection of Tsarist, Russian, and foreign jewelry, armor, and other artifacts. Then walk by Moscow University. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and a stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Continue, on the north bank of the River Moskva, passing by baroque Novodevichy convent; ending the tour at the popular Arbat shopping district, time to shop or enjoy lunch on your own. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 3, in Moscow Sunday Today we travel 75 km North of Moscow, to a small town of Sergiev Posad, former Zagorsk – founded in the 14th century and renowned as a center of ancient Russian art and architecture. For centuries it served as a place of pilgrimage and the religious capital of Russia. Within the old walled city admire the fairy-tale golden and blue domes of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, one of the most beautiful of all monasteries. After lunch at a popular restaurant, return to Moscow, the rest of the day at leisure. This evening take an Optional tour Moscow by night & Subway, to see the metro stations which Stalin called “Palaces for the People.” (B, L) Day 4, Moscow to St. Petersburg, Monday Time at leisure in Moscow, before transfer to railway station for our four hours high speed Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival at the St. Petersburg train station, transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. (B, D) Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Tuesday 044 There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen, and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands and linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Today the main sites to be visited on the tour are Palace Square with the Winter Palace, Senate Square with the monument to Russian Emperor Peter the Great, the founder of the city, St. Isaac’s Square with St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral, Cruiser Aurora, Field of Mars, and Nevsky Prospect. Granite embankments of the Neva River. Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress, Built in 1703 on a small island it was meant to protect the city from enemy attacks; and the first construction of St. Petersburg. Visit Peter and Paul Cathedral, which towers in the center of the fortress served as the burial place for Russian Emperors from Peter I. It is a museum nowadays. Your evening is free or join an optional Russian Folklore evening or Evening Canal Cruise. (B) Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday This morning you’ll make a highlight visit to the world-famous Hermitage, housing more than four million works of art. It ranks among one of the largest and oldest museums of the world, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Admire the world-famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Titian, Rembrandt, El Greco, Velasquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, and French Impressionists. The Hermitage occupies five buildings, the largest is the Winter Palace, the former residence of Russian Emperors. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city on your own or perhaps you may choose to take an optional tour to visit Catherine Palace & Park in Pushkin or to Petrodvorets, Peterhof Summer Palace of Peter the Great. Tonight, enjoy dinner. (B, D) Day 7, to Tallinn, Thursday Today journey will take us to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva, set just across the border with Russia. Continue to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D) Day 8, Tallinn to Riga, Friday Take a walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town, visiting the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. On to visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. Later, travel to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D) Day 9, in Riga, Saturday On a morning sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon and evening are free to explore more on your own. (B) Day 10, to Vilnius, Sunday Depart this morning for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or relax in a tavern with a krupnikas. (B, D) Day 11, In Vilnius, Monday The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit baroque St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church and striking St. Anne’s Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town, and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free to continue exploring, or you may want to join an optional excursion to the town of Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes. (B) Day 12, to Warsaw, Tuesday Drive through the landscapes of Lithuania on your way to cross the border into Poland. Then take in the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to Warsaw, arriving at the day’s end. (B, L, D) 3 St. Petersburg Tallin 1 TOUR K905M ESTONIA Riga 2 RUSSIA LATVIA 3 Moscow LITHUANIA 2 Vilnius Warsaw 2 GERMANY BELARUS POLAND Prague 2 CZECH REPUBLIC 2 Krakow UKRAINE SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA Day 13, in Warsaw, Wednesday • The 700-year-old capital of Poland has been called the “Phoenix City” because it rose again after being destroyed during World War II. Your • sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from superb Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Then see the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Next, on a walking tour, see the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to stroll through a park, shop, relax, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) • Day 14, to Krakow, Thursday Travel to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, known as the “Black Madonna.” In the afternoon, tour somber Auschwitz-Birkenau. The notorious World War II concentration camp is now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then continue to Krakow. (B, D) Day 15, in Krakow, Friday A sightseeing tour today starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, where you’ll view the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Then take a walking tour of the Old Town, and see the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free. You might want to go for a stroll, shop, or relax over some szarlotka. (B) Day 16, to Prague, Saturday After a drive through unspoiled Polish landscapes, cross the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks, and ancient city walls. (B, D) Day 17, in Prague, Sunday Prague has a long and colorful history, from its early days as a bishopric, to becoming the residence of the Bohemian kings, and later the capital of both Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. The city was built across seven hills on both banks of the Vltava River more than 1000 years ago. Today, it is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your sightseeing starts with panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, Strahov Stadium, and Castle Square. Then, on a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. You might want to attend an optional cultural performance. (B) START DATES: END DATES: 28-Apr 15-May 12-May 29-May 19-May 05-Jun 26-May 12-Jun 16-Jun 03-Jul 30-Jun 17-Jul 21-Jul 07-Aug 18-Aug 04-Sep 01-Sep 18-Sep 08-Sep 25-Sep 15-Sep 02-Oct 29-Sep 16-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $3,539 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $1,415 Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 9 dinners Touring by modern air conditioned motor-coach High speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Moscow St. Petersburg Tallinn Riga Vilnius Warsaw Krakow Prague Hotels: ФФ Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) ФФ St. Petersburg: Crowne Plaza Ligovsky (F)/ Radisson Royal (F) ФФ Tallinn: Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel (SF)/ Sokos Viru (F) • ФФ Riga: Radisson Blu (SF) ФФ Vilnius: Radisson Blu Astoria (SF) ФФ Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)/ Mercure Centrum (F) ФФ Krakow: Doubletree by Hilton (F)/ Andel’s by Vienna House (F) ФФ Prague: Angelo by Vienna House (F) Day 18, depart Prague, Monday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 045 st. petersburg K906 Warsaw To Vienna 9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna warsaw prague Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Tuesday You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Warsaw, Wednesday The 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 grand Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. See the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Then a walking tour shows you Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free. You might want to attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 3, to Krakow, Thursday 046 This morning, journey to Czestochowa, famous for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the “Black Madonna.” In the afternoon, tour solemn Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II. It is now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then on to Krakow. (B, D) TOUR K906 GERMANY 2 POLAND Prague 2 2 START DATES: END DATES: 09-May 17-May 23-May 31-May 30 May 07-Jun 06-Jun 14-Jun 27-Jun 05-Jul Warsaw Krakow CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Vienna 2 HUNGARY CROATIA 19-Jul 09-Aug 29-Aug 06-Sep 12-Sep 20-Sep 19-Sep 27-Sep 26-Sep 04-Oct 10-Oct 18-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,599 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $649 ÁUSTRIA SLOVENIA 11-Jul 01-Aug ROMANIA BULGARIA Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport transfers Breakfast daily and 4 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring • Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Day 4, in Krakow, Friday Sightseeing starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, where you’ll see the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Then, on a walking tour of the Old Town, visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to shop and do more sightseeing. (B) Day 5, to Prague, Saturday ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Warsaw Krakow Prague Vienna • Hotels: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (SF)/ Mercure Centrum (F) Krakow: Doubletree By Hilton (F)/ Andel’s by Vienna House (F) Prague: Angelo by Vienna House (F) Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) Drive through the Polish countryside, crossing the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Continue to Prague, the Czech capital, with its lovely Baroque churches, promenades, parks, and old city walls. (B, D) Day 6, in Prague, Sunday Built on seven hills and both banks of the Vltava River, Prague is one of the most alluring cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to see famous Wenceslas Square, Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague, viewing the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. Perhaps attend an optional cultural performance, shop, or just relax. (B) • Day 7, to Vienna, Monday Head to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time is free in Austria’s lovely capital. (B) Day 8, in Vienna, Tuesday Start the day with a visit to Hofburg Palace, then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and more. The afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, gather for a Farwell Dinner in a favorite restaurant. (B, D) Day 9, depart Vienna, Wednesday You will be transferred to the airport for your flight. (B) 047 K982 The Best Of Russia, Baltic States & Warsaw 14 days from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw moscow Day 1, arrive Moscow, Friday Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, you’re your Toru Director and gather with your traveling companions for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2, in Moscow, Saturday Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Your sightseeing tour begins at Red Square, dominated by colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, with its impressive collection of Tsarist, Russian, and foreign jewelry, armor, and other artifacts. Then walk by Moscow University. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and a stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Continue, on the north bank of the River Moskva, passing by baroque Novodevichy convent; ending the tour at the popular Arbat shopping district, time to shop or enjoy lunch on your own. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 3, in Moscow Sunday Today we travel 75 km North of Moscow, to a small town of Sergiev Posad, former Zagorsk – founded in the 14th century and renowned as a center of ancient Russian art and architecture. For centuries it served as a place of pilgrimage and the religious capital of Russia. Within the old walled city admire the fairy-tale golden and blue domes of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, one of the most beautiful of all monasteries. After lunch at a popular restaurant, return to Moscow, the rest of the day at leisure. This evening take an Optional tour Moscow by night & Subway, to see the metro stations which Stalin called “Palaces for the People.” (B, L) Day 4, Moscow to St. Petersburg, Monday Time at leisure in Moscow, before transfer to railway station for our four hours high speed Sapsan train ride to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival at the St. Petersburg train station, transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. (B, D) 048 Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Tuesday There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen, and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands and linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as the “Venice of the North.” Today the main sites to be visited on the tour are Palace Square with the Winter Palace, Senate Square with the monument to Russian Emperor Peter the Great, the founder of the city, St. Isaac’s Square with St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Smolny Cathedral, Cruiser Aurora, Field of Mars, and Nevsky Prospect. Granite embankments of the Neva River. Visit to Peter and Paul Fortress, Built in 1703 on a small island it was meant to protect the city from enemy attacks; and the first construction of St. Petersburg. Visit Peter and Paul Cathedral, which towers in the center of the fortress served as the burial place for Russian Emperors from Peter I. It is a museum nowadays. Your evening is free or join an optional Russian Folklore evening or Evening Canal Cruise. (B) Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday This morning you’ll make a highlight visit to the world-famous Hermitage, housing more than four million works of art. It ranks among one of the largest and oldest museums of the world, founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. Admire the world-famous masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Titian, Rembrandt, El Greco, Velasquez, Rubens, Van Dyck, Goya, and French Impressionists. The Hermitage occupies five buildings, the largest is the Winter Palace, the former residence of Russian Emperors. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city on your own or perhaps you may choose to take an optional tour to visit Catherine Palace & Park in Pushkin or to Petrodvorets, Peterhof Summer Palace of Peter the Great. Tonight, enjoy dinner. (B, D) Day 7, to Tallinn, Thursday Today journey will take us to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva, set just across the border with Russia. Continue to Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D) FINLAND 3 St. Petersburg Tallin 1 TOUR K982 ESTONIA Riga 2 LATVIA RUSSIA 3 Moscow LITHUANIA 2 Vilnius Warsaw 2 GERMANY BELARUS POLAND UKRAINE CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA HUNGARY END DATES: 28-Apr 11-May 12-May 25-May 19-May 01-Jun 26-May 08-Jun 16-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun 13-Jul 21-Jul 03-Aug 18-Aug 31-Aug 01-Sep 14-Sep 08-Sep 21-Sep 15-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 12-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $2,898 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $1,078 • Day 8, Tallinn to Riga, Friday START DATES: • On a walking tour of Tallinn’s Upper and Lower Old Town, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. Later, travel to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D) Day 9, in Riga, Saturday See Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of •Art Nouveau houses on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is free to explore more, shop, or maybe sample Latvian crepes. (B) Day 10, to Vilnius, Sunday Depart this morning for Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or go for a walk through the city. (B, D) Day 11, In Vilnius, Monday Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit baroque St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church and striking St. Anne’s Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, famous Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town, and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free to continue exploring, or you may want to join an optional excursion to the peaceful town of Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes. (B) Included Features: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Airport arrival and departure transfers Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 7 dinners Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach High speed train from Moscow to St. Petersburg Professional Tour Director throughout Luggage handling Whisper technology enhanced touring Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ ФФ Moscow St. Petersburg Tallinn Riga Vilnius Warsaw Hotels: ФФ Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) ФФ St. Petersburg: Crowne Plaza Ligovsky (F)/ Radisson Royal (F) ФФ Tallinn: Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel (SF)/ Sokos Viru (F) ФФ Riga: Radisson Blu Latvija (SF() Ф Ф Vilnius: Radisson Blu Astoria (SF) • ФФ Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (DLX)/ Mercure Centrum (F) Day 12, to Warsaw, Tuesday Drive across the landscapes of Lithuania on your way to the border with Poland. Then take in the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to Warsaw, arriving at the day’s end. (B, L, D) Day 13, in Warsaw, Wednesday The 700-year-old capital of Poland has been called the “Phoenix City” because it rose again after being destroyed during World War II. A tour here starts with a drive along the majestic Royal Route from Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Then on to see the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Finally, on a walking tour, see the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to meander through a park, shop, relax, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 14, Depart Warsaw, Thursday After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B) 049 General conditions for escorted tours Guaranteed land price Every effort is made to maintain prices as published, but fluctuating exchange rates may necessitate price changes, the current price will be confirmed at the time of booking, and will be guaranteed no to increase upon receipt of deposit. Guaranteed departures All our departures are guaranteed, and as booking progress, we add more guaranteed dates. If a guaranteed departure is essential to your clients, check with us at the time of booking. We will do all possible to assist you. Bookings and deposit All bookings must be made in writing. In order to get confirmation of booking, booking form has to be filled in. All additional changes must also be made in writing and marked clearly on the original booking form where original booking was made. Your booking will be confirmed immediately in most cases. A deposit of $200 per person must be received within 7 days of reservations, at which Time an invoice will be issued showing deposit received. The balance is due 30 days prior to tour departure. If deposit is not received, the booking will be assumed canceled. For late bookings (less Than 30 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking. Delayed arrival Since we are land operator and do not provide airfare tickets we do not cover any refunds for missed flights and subsequently late start/ no start of the tour. All additional costs have to be settled on the spot by passengers. We recommend that in case of delay client’s call at the emergency phone that is the travel documents Health requirements Tour participants should check with the consulates and local health boards for the latest health requirements. No medical expenses will be covered for illnesses that occur prior to arrival or on the tour. Special needs travelers Any disability requiring special attention must be reported at the time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled participants; however we are not responsible for any denial of services by carriers, hotels, restaurants, motor coaches, mini buses, vans and cars are note quipped with wheelchair ramps. We cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off transportation vehicles, or other personal needs. Travelers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. Young tour participants Tour participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Program prices Program prices are per person, based on two persons sharing a room. Single room supplements and triple room reductions are listed where applicable. Transfers are provided complementary from airports, harbors, etc to hotels and vice versa by motor coach or private car only on first and last day as per itinerary under condition that accurate transfer information is provided. Accommodation The hotels classified in Kompas brochure are based on local classifications, which vary from country to country. Hotels listed in this brochure will be used on almost all departures. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those in the brochure. While every effort is made to reserve twin bedded rooms, it may happen that a hotel provides some double bedded rooms instead. If such thing happens, double bedded rooms will be allocated to couples triple share rooms are generally based on an extra rollaway bed, which is not always suitable for adults. Please note that standard policy is that hotel rooms are available for check in after 13:00. Early check in needs to be advised in advance. Also please note that Kompas cannot guarantee that early check in will be free of charge, since the standard policy is that early check in requires a pre night to be booked and paid for. Local holidays During national holidays certain facilities (museums, restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping) may be limited or unavailable. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. Luggage Porterage for one suitcase included in program price. No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to baggage or passenger belongings. Lost luggage All lost luggage on connecting flights are not responsibility of land operator. We do not guarantee that the luggage will be found and delivered to assigned hotel. We will provide assistance on the spot (through our tour director and local offices) that will help the passenger communicate with air company. Travel documents No responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to travel documents or any of passenger’s belongings. Passports and visas A valid passport is required of all tour participants. All passengers regardless of the passport they hold should check with the appropriate consulates to determine is any visas are needed. Securing any needed visas is the responsibility of the tour participant Refunds for unused services • no refunds will be made for unused services once travel arrangements have commenced, especially in the cases where passengers are unable to travel due to invalid travel documents (passports, visas), unused portion of services which are included in tour price and program, unused transfer services. • Arrival transfer: in case client cannot find the arrival transfer/ driver at the airport they have to call contact number in the travel documents • Any complaint while traveling should be made immediately to local representatives (hotel management, tour director…). All complaints will be accepted in written latest 1 month after the tour finishes. After this date no complaint will be accepted. Changes to itineraries If necessary for any reason beyond Kompas control, Kompas can amend or cancel any of the arrangements for particular itinerary. Should insufficient numbers book the tour Kompas can close the departure. Cancellation policy All cancellations must be made in writing. The following scale of charges will apply when notice of cancellation of the passenger is given after the booking is confirmed: No. of days prior to tour departure 46+ days prior to commencement of service 45 – 22 days prior 21 – 8 days prior 7 – 1 days prior on departure day and “no-show” Cancellation Fee full deposit 20% of The Total 30% of The Total 50% of The Total 100% of The Total Overbooking Kompas reserves the right to change or modify a reservation in case of circumstances caused by conditions beyond its control that cannot be predicted, avoided or rectified. Booked accommodation can be substituted only by an accommodation unit of the same or higher category and at the price confirmed during booking, provided that customer is notified ahead of time. Group booking on schedule tours The most efficient, economical and profitable way to operate your group Tour is to book into one of our schedule departures. Our buying power will immediately be to your benefit, and our itineraries are tested and proven to be the best combination of Touring, city stays and leisure Time. Our escorts are the best and have worked with us for many years. Our motor coaches are the finest. Kompas will block space for your group on our published itineraries, subject to availability. With less than 30 paying passengers, your group will travel with other Kompas passengers. With 30 or more paying passengers, you may have the exclusive use of the motor coach and tour conductor. If you have planned for exclusive use and the number of passengers falls below the minimum of 30 passengers required, Kompas reserves the right to book additional passengers to the party. At the Time of booking, a fully refundable deposit of $1.000 for exclusive use or $500 for non-exclusive use is required. Additional deposits of $100 per person are required, as each member is booked. The first review date is 90 days prior to departure. At 60 days prior to departure, any space not under deposit will revert back to Kompas. The rooming list due date is approximately 60 days prior to departure. This is the latest date space may be released without forfeiture of deposit. It is extremely important that on or before the rooming list due date you contact us and advise the names of passengers booked to date. If all space has not been sold, your options will be as follows: a) Provide us with names and continue to book on space available basis. b) Provide us with the names booked to date. If you wish to hold unsold space, at your own risk you decide on the total number of seats you expect to fill. We will hold this space for you on receipt of your guarantee of $200 per seat for any unsold seats. This is non-refundable. Final payment is due 30 days prior to departure. Kompas provides 1 free in Twin accommodations for each 20 paying passengers. Tour Escort If your own tour escort accompanies the group, it should be understood that The Kompas escort is in complete charge for that portion of the trip operated by Kompas. He/she will most happily work and confer with your tour escort, but announcements to the group and decision making must be left to the Kompas tour escort. Please understand that this cooperation is necessary only to avoid conflicting information given to tour members, which could interfere with the tour. It should also be noted that the Kompas Tour escort couldn’t make alterations or deviations to the itinerary at the request of your group escort. 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