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HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN EUROPE
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About your tour Map Sightseeing Highlights- Vienna: Sightseeing shows us the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
- Ljublijana: Sightseeing includes the Opera House, Castle, Cathedral and much more.
- Lake Bled: Visit this lake resort.
- Zagreb: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's church and Opera House.
- Budapest: Sightseeing including the Fishermen's Bastion, a visit to Heroes' Square and views of the Great Synagogue.
- Krakow: Sightseeing includes the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill.
- Auschwitz: Visit the Concentration Camp.
- Jasna Gora: See the 14th century Paulite Monastery with its portrait of Our Lady 'The Black Madonna'.
- Warsaw: Sightseeing including the Old Town, Warsaw Ghetto evoking Polanski's 'The Pianist' and the Palace of Culture and Science.
- Poznan: See the town known as the 'Cradle of the Polish State'.
- Berlin: Sightseeing includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, plus views the Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and more.
- Dresden: Orientation includes the Zwinger Palace and Cathedral.
- Prague: Sightseeing including St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
- Lednice: View the castle and visit the gardens of the former home of the Liechtenstein family.
- Scenic drives through the Karawanken Mountains, the Green Hills of Slovenia, the banks of the Danube, across the Great Hungarian Plain, foothills of the Tatra Mountains, the central plains of Poland, through the Spreewald Forest and Southern Moravia.
Dining Highlights- A welcome dinner and drink in a Tavern with your Tour Director in Vienna
- 16 Buffet breakfasts
- 6 three-course dinners in hotels
- 2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Budapest and Prague
25 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary) First Class Travel Highlights- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Vienna, Ljublijana, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- Vienna Airport Transfers will be provided
on Days 2 and 18.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport TransfersTransfers on arrival at Vienna Airport will operate at 10.30 and 13.30. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Vienna Airport at 06.30 and 09.00. - London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Additional Visa Requirements- Visas are required for most Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour.
- Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.
Explore Hidden Treasures - New for 2007- Leisurely guided walking Tours of around 30 minutes duration into the very fabric of the city included in Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Prague.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive Vienna On arrival at Vienna airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in we learn about the Hapsburg dynasties and their enormous Empire on our afternoon sightseeing tour which includes a walking tour of Old Vienna featuring St Stephen's Cathedral and 'Am Hof'. Later, we will enjoy a Welcome Dinner and drink in an Viennese restaurant with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions. (Welcom Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Danube
- Day 2 - Vienna - Lake Bled (2 nights) This morning we head for the Karawanken mountains and over the Loiblpass into the green hills of Slovenia. Soon we arrive in the place which has been nick-named an earthly paradise - Lake Bled, where we will enjoy a relaxing two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park (2 nights)
- Day 3 - Lake Bled - Excursion to Ljubljana Today we will drive to the nearby Slovenian capital Ljubljana, where sightseeing with a local guide highlights the Opers house, Cathedral, National Museum, Castle and the numerous parks of this Roman founded city. The rest of the day is at leisure - perhaps to take a boat trip on the lake or to visit the caves at Postonja. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 4 - Lake Bled - Zagreb (2 nights) After breakfast we make our way to Croatia and its capital, Zagreb. This afternoon our sightseeing tour includes the lower and upper town and shows us the majestic Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's Church, the Opera House and more! Tonight dinner is served at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: The Westin (2 nights)
- Day 5 - Zagreb at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps visit the museums and Art galleries of this culturally rich city. Later, you may wish to take a trip to the very picturesque Croatian Hinterland visiting the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Tonight dinner is served at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 6 - Zagreb - Budapest (2 nights) Today we cross the border into Hungary pausing on the shores of Lake Balaton. From here we continue to the twin towns of Buda and Pest. Tonight, don't miss the chance to take an optional illuminated dinner cruise along the Danube! (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Danubius Helia (2 nights)
- Day 7 - Budapest sightseeing & at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a walking tour of Old Buda featuring stunning views from the Fishermen's Bastion over the Danube and Parliament, we also view the Great Synagogue and visit Heroes' Square. This evening, we will enjoy an included Hungarian dinner, accompanied by local musicians. (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)
- Day 8 - Budapest - Slovakia - Krakow (2 nights) This morning our journey brings us to the Slovakian border and on to Poland and the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Soon we are in Krakow, where we spend the next two nights. Tonight, why not enjoy a Polish Polka Party? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Sympozjum (2 nights)
- Day 9 - Krakow sightseeing & at leisure The castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, plus a walking tour through the Old Town to visit the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church all feature on our morning sightseeing tour. This afternoon, a visit to the Wieliczka salt mine is a must! Tonight dinner is at our here. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 10 - Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Warsaw (2 nights) This morning we step back into recent history when we visit the Concentration Camp at Auschwitz, so chillingly evoked in 'Schindler's List', reminding us of the World War II Holocaust. Then in contrast, the beautiful Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora is our next stop with its portrait of Our Lady 'The Black Madonna', supposedly painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. Finally, we make our way to Warsaw for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Sheraton and Towers (2 nights)
- Day 11 - Warsaw sightseeing & at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit to the Old Town, the site of the Warsaw ghetto, seeing the sites evoked in Polanski's 'The Pianist', and views the Palace of Culture and Science. Later, don't miss a trip to the Wilanow palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski - Victor of Vienna. Tonight after dinner at our hotel, why not attend a Chopin recital? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
- Day 12 - Warsaw - Poznan - Berlin (2 nights) Today's drive takes us across the central plains of Poland to Poznan, with its charming City Hall and Gothic churches. Then off to the border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder and into Germany, where we are soon in the re-instated capital, Berlin. (Buffet Breakfst)
Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)
- Day 13 - Berlin sightseeing & at leisure Today's sightseeing tour features a united Berlin and includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and views the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building, Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the German State Opera House. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to visit nearby Potsdam or Pergamon on Museum Island. Tonight, why not try out some of this city's lively nightlife? (Buffet Breakfast)
- Day 14 - Berlin - Dresden - Prague (2 nights) We travel through the Spreewald Forest to 'Florence on the Elbe', beautiful Dresden. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and 18th century Cathedral. Next we cross into the Czech Republic. From here we make our way to the astonishing city of Prague for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza (2 nights)
- Day 15 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour of this golden University city includes a walking tour featuring Hradçany Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Astronomical clock, Charles' Bridge and the Old Town Square. Then there's time at leisure perhaps to enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vltava River. This evening, we will enjoy a dinner of local specialities at a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
- Day 16 - Prague - Lednice - Vienna Vienna After breakfast, we drive via Brno and Southern Moravia to visit the gardens of the castle of Lednice, one time home of the Liechtenstein family. From here it's only a short drive back into Austria and Imperial Vienna, for the last night of our tour. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott
- Day 17 - Depart Vienna Farewell as we transfer to the airport for our return flight home with memories of a holiday you will never forget! (Buffet Breakfast)
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