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Escorted Coach Tours
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Classic quality tours of Russia, East and Central Europe: fully escorted, professional local tour guides, deluxe coach travel. Independent touring such as Voyage to Five Countries, from Prague with Love, Highlights of the East, Popular Triosome.
Private personalised itineraries for individuals or groups. Basic to luxury hotels and apartments: Moscow, Novgorod, St Peterburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Berlin, Dresden, Budapest, Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg.

| 001:
Mini tour of Russia |
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13 days/12 nights,
Moscow/Warsaw
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Cost: $1844 pp twin
share, single supp $588
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| Depart Sat: 10, 31 May. 21 Jun. 12 Jul.
2, 23 Aug. 13 Sep. 4 Oct 2008 |
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sat
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Moscow |
D
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| Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner at the
hotel. |
| sun |
Moscow |
B
|
| Tour Red Square, dominated by St Basil's
Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Armoury Museum and
Moscow University ending at the Arbat district and the
huge GUM department store. |
| mon |
Moscow/Tver/Novgorod |
BD
|
| Early departure for Tver, an ancient trading
port on the banks of the Volga River, view historical
Putevoy Dvorets linked to Catherine II. |
| tue |
Novgorod/St. Petersburg |
BD
|
| The tour of Novgorod includes a visit to
St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel, then across the river,
visit Yaroslav Court. Continue to St. Petersburg, visiting
the Peter and Paul Fortress and St Isaac's Cathedral.
|
| wed |
St. Petersburg |
BD
|
| The morning is dedicated to the Hermitage,
the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this
magnificent city. |
| thu |
St Petersburg |
B
|
| Full day at leisure. Optional excursion
to the Summer Palace and folkloric performance. |
|
fri
|
St Petersburg
|
B
|
| After breakfast, complimentary transfer
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport
transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage
handling, breakfast daily, 4 dinners, local tour guides,
entry fees, porterage. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated),
gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
002:
the Best of Russia, the Baltics & Poland
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13 days/12 nights,
Moscow/Warsaw
|
Cost: $3234 pp twin
share, single supp $1170
|
| Depart Sat: 10, 31 May. 21 Jun. 12 Jul.
2, 23 Aug. 13 Sep. 4 Oct 2008 |
|
sat
|
Moscow |
D
|
| Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner at the
hotel. |
| sun |
Moscow |
B
|
| Tour Red Square, dominated by St Basil's
Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Armoury Museum and
Moscow University ending at the Arbat district and the
huge GUM department store. |
| mon |
Moscow/Tver/Novgorod |
BD
|
| Early departure for Tver, an ancient trading
port on the banks of the Volga River, view historical
Putevoy Dvorets linked to Catherine II. |
| tue |
Novgorod/St. Petersburg |
BD
|
| The tour of Novgorod includes a visit to
St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel, then across the river,
visit Yaroslav Court. Continue to St. Petersburg, visiting
the Peter and Paul Fortress and St Isaac's Cathedral.
|
| wed |
St. Petersburg |
BD
|
| The morning is dedicated to the Hermitage,
the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this
magnificent city. |
| thu |
St Petersburg/Narva/Tallinn |
BD
|
| On the journey to Estonia stop in Narva,
continue to Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland. |
|
fri
|
Tallinn/Riga
|
BD
|
| Walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old
Town of Tallinn, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral,
then on to Toompea Castle and the 14C gothic Town Hall.
Afternoon departure for Riga (Latvia). |
| sat |
Riga |
B
|
| View Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral,
St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament,
note the Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
|
| sun |
Riga/Vilnius |
BD
|
| Morning departure for Vilnius, on the confluence
of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. At leisure on arrival.
|
| mon |
Vilnius |
B
|
| Visit the Churches of Peter and Paul and
St. Anna. View Vilnius University (1570), Gediminas' Tower
in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. Afternoon free or
optional tour of Trakai. |
| tue |
Vilnius/Warsaw |
BLD
|
| Morning departure for Poland and reach Warsaw
early evening. |
| wed |
Warsaw |
B
|
| Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki
Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon
Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market
Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.
|
| thu |
Warsaw |
B
|
| After breakfast, complimentary transfer
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport
transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage
handling, breakfast daily, 8 dinners, 1 lunch, local tour
guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated),
gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
003:
from Moscow to the Baltics
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17 days/16 nights,
Moscow/Prague
|
Cost: $4058 pp twin
share, single supp $1061
|
| Depart Sat: 10, 31 May. 21 Jun. 12 Jul.
2, 23 Aug. 13 Sep. 4 Oct 2008. |
|
sat
|
Moscow |
D
|
| Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Remainder of the day is at leisure until dinner at a local
restaurant. |
| sun |
Moscow |
B
|
| Tour Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's
Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Armoury Museum and
Moscow University ending at the Arbat district and the
huge GUM department store. |
| mon |
Moscow/Tver/Novgorod |
BD
|
| Early departure for Tver, an ancient trading
port on the banks of the Volga River, view historical
Putevoy Dvorets linked to Catherine II. |
| tue |
Novgorod/St. Petersburg |
BD
|
| The tour of Novgorod includes a visit to
St. Sophia Cathedral in the Citadel, then across the river,
visit Yaroslav Court. Continue to St. Petersburg, visiting
the Peter and Paul Fortress and St Isaac's Cathedral.
|
| wed |
St. Petersburg |
BD
|
| The morning is dedicated to the Hermitage,
the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this
magnificent city. |
| thu |
St Petersburg/Narva/Tallinn |
BD
|
| On the journey to Estonia stop in Narva,
continue to Tallinn on the Gulf of Finland. |
|
fri
|
Tallinn/Riga
|
BD
|
| Walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old
Town of Tallinn, visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral,
then on to Toompea Castle and the 14C gothic Town Hall.
Afternoon departure for Riga (Latvia). |
| sat |
Riga |
B
|
| View Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral,
St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament,
note the Art Nouveau architecture. Afternoon at leisure.
|
| sun |
Riga/Vilnius |
BD
|
| Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of
Lithuania.. At leisure on arrival. |
| mon |
Vilnius |
B
|
| Visit the Churches of Peter and Paul and
St. Anna. View Vilnius University (1570), Gediminas' Tower
in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. Afternoon free or
optional tour of Trakai. |
| tue |
Vilnius/Warsaw |
BLD
|
| Morning departure for Poland and reach Warsaw
early evening. |
| wed |
Warsaw |
B
|
| Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki
Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the Saxon
Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican, the Old Market
Square and St. John's Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.
|
| thu |
Warsaw/Czestochowa/Krakow |
BD
|
| En route visit to the image of St Mary at
the Yasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. Optional trip
to Auschwitz. Dinner at your hotel in Krakow. |
| fri |
Krakow |
B
|
| Tour Wawel Hill, view the Royal Castle,
visit the Royal Cathedral, walk in the Old Town, visit
the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St.
Mary's Church. Afternoon at leisure. |
| sat |
Krakow/Prague |
BD
|
| Travel across the borders of Slovakia and
Czech Republic to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades,
parks and ancient city walls. |
| sun |
Prague |
B
|
| Drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium
and the Castle Square. Walking tour of the Royal Castle
of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and
Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge to the Jewish
Ghetto, the Town Hall and its' Astronomical Clock. Optional
cultural performance. |
| mon |
Prague |
B
|
| After breakfast, transfer to the airport.
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Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return airport
transfers, tour director, deluxe coach, local taxes, luggage
handling, breakfast daily, 10 dinners, 1 lunch, local
tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless stated),
gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
|
003A:
Extend the above tour to end in Vienna
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17 days
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Cost: $4548
|
| departing Saturday |
Including: 2 nights
in Vienna, guided tour of the city with entries,
farewell dinner & transfers |
|
004:
Warsaw, Berlin & Prague
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7 days/6 nights,
Warsaw/Prague
|
Cost: $1662
pp twin share, single supp $662
|
| Depart Fri: 23 May. 6, 20 Jun. 4,
18 Jul. 1, 15, 29 Aug. 12, 26 Sep. 10 Oct 2008. |
|
fri
|
Warsaw |
D
|
| You are met and transferred to your
hotel. At leisure until dinner. Meet your fellow
travellers and tour director. |
| sat |
Warsaw |
B
|
| Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki
Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the
Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican,
the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral.
Optional Chopin concert. |
| sun |
Warsaw/Poznan/Berlin |
BD
|
| Orientation tour of Poznan on your
way to Berlin. Dinner at the hotel |
| mon |
Berlin |
B
|
| Your guided tour features the Reichstag,
the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg, through the city
to view the Opera, the Schiller Theatre and the
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is
free to explore this once divided city on your own.
|
| tue |
Berlin/Dresden/Prague |
BD
|
| Journey via the beautiful Baroque
Dresden, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera
House. Continue to the capital of the Czech Republic
capital of Prague. |
| wed |
Prague |
B
|
| Drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov
Stadium and the Castle Square. Walking tour of the
Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, the
Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles
Bridge to the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and its'
Astronomical Clock. Optional cultural performance. |
|
thu
|
Prague
|
B
|
| After breakfast, you will be transferred
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return
airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach,
local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily,
3 dinners, local tour guides, entry fees. English
only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless
stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
|
005:
Warsaw with Krakow, Prague & Vienna
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9 days/8 nights,
Warsaw/Vienna
|
Cost: $1831
pp twin share, single supp $736
|
| Depart Tue: 20 May. 10 Jun. 1, 22
Jul. 12 Aug. 2, 23 Sep. 14 Oct 2008. |
|
tue
|
Warsaw |
D
|
| You are met and transferred to your
hotel. At leisure until dinner. Meet your fellow
travellers and tour director. |
| wed |
Warsaw |
B
|
| Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki
Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the
Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican,
the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral.
Optional Chopin concert. |
| thu |
Warsaw/Czestochowa/Krakow |
BD
|
| En route visit to the image of St
Mary at the Yasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa.
Optional trip to Auschwitz. Dinner at your hotel
in Krakow. |
| fri |
Krakow |
B
|
| Tour Wawel Hill, view the Royal Castle,
visit the Royal Cathedral, walk in the Old Town,
visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth
Hall and St. Mary's Church. Afternoon at leisure.
|
| sat |
Krakow/Prague |
BD
|
| Travel across the borders of Slovakia
and Czech Republic to Prague, with its Baroque churches,
promenades, parks and ancient city walls. |
| sun |
Prague |
B
|
| Drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov
Stadium and the Castle Square. Walking tour of the
Royal Castle of Hradcany, St.Vitus Cathedral, the
Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles
Bridge to the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and its'
Astronomical Clock. Optional cultural performance. |
|
mon
|
Prague/Vienna
|
B
|
| After breakfast depart for Vienna,
the "City of Waltzes", and one of Europe's
loveliest cities. |
| tue |
Vienna |
BD
|
| Your guided city tour includes: the
Hofburg Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater
amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral.
Afternoon is at leisure. Farwell dinner at a local
restaurant. |
| wed |
Vienna |
|
| After breakfast, you will be transferred
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return
airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach,
local taxes, luggage handling, breakfast daily,
4 dinners, local tour guides, entry fees. English
only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless
stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
|
006:
the best of Prague & Vienna
|
|
7 days/6 nights,
Prague/Vienna
|
Cost: $1844
pp twin share, single supp $847
|
| Depart Fri: Year round 2008. |
|
fri
|
Prague |
D
|
| You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Dinner with folklore performance at
a typical restaurant. |
| sat |
Prague |
B
|
| This morning, tour the old part of
the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous
Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas
Church, Charles Bridge and more. The balance of
the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance.
|
| sun |
Prague |
B
|
| Today, cross the Vltava River for
a walking tour of the Royal Castle of Hradcany,
St. Vitus Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. |
| mon |
Prague/Vienna |
BD
|
| Travel by motor coach or first class
train to Vienna. The remainder of the day is at
leisure. Tonight you will dine at a typical Heurigen
restaurant. |
| tue |
Vienna |
B
|
| On your morning sightseeing tour,
visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian
Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral.
In the evening enjoy Strauss' and Mozart's. |
| wed |
Vienna |
B
|
| Morning guided visit of the Kunsthistorische
Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. |
|
thu
|
Vienna
|
B
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| After breakfast, you will be transferred
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return
airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach or
intercity first class train, local taxes, luggage
handling, breakfast daily, 2 special dinners, opera
performance in Prague and Concert in Vienna, local
tour guides, entry fees. English only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless
stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
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006A Extend the above tour to end in Budpest
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|
10 days
|
Cost: $2410
|
| departing Friday |
Including: 3 nights
in Budapest, guided tour of the city with entries,
Csarda dinner at a typical restaurant & transfers |
|
007:
the best of Vienna & Budpest
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7 days/6 nights,
Vienna/Budapest
|
Cost: Apr -
Nov $1788 pp twin share, single supp $391
Cost: Nov - Mar $1350 pp twin share, single supp
$370
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| Depart Mon: Year round 2008 |
|
mon
|
Vienna |
D
|
| You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical
local Heurigen restaurant. |
| tue |
Vienna |
B
|
| Your morning visit includes the Hofburg
Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral.
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening Strauss'
and Mozart's concert. |
| wed |
Vienna |
B
|
| Guided visit to the Kunsthistorische
Museum. The afternoon is at leisure |
| thu |
Vienna/Budapest |
B
|
| Travel eastbound by motor coach or
first class train to Budapest, often referred as
the "Paris of the East". Afternoon at
leisure or join the optional excursions. |
| fri |
Budapest |
B
|
| Situated on the opposite banks of
the river Danube, the former cities of Buda and
Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges.
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the Parliament,
the popular strip Vaci Utca, Heroes' Square with
the Millennium Memorial, 118ft Corinthian Column
and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Remainder of
the day is at leisure. |
| sat |
Budapest |
BD
|
| Sightseeing tour this morning focuses
on the Castle Hill area, the 13C Matthias Church,
Fisherman's Bastion and the Royal Palace. Afternoon
at leisure. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment
in a typical Csarda Restaurant. |
|
sun
|
Budapest
|
B
|
| After breakfast, you will be transferred
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return
airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach or
intercity first class train, local taxes, luggage
handling, breakfast daily, 2 special dinners, Concert
in Vienna, local tour guides, entry fees. English
only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless
stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
|
008:
Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw
|
|
7 days/6 nights,
Vienna/Warsaw
|
Cost: $1758
pp twin share, single supp $652
|
| Depart Sat: 17, 31 May. 14, 28 Jun,
12, 26 Jul. 9, 23 Aug. 6, 20 Sep. 4 Oct 2008. |
|
sat
|
Vienna |
D
|
| You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical
local Heurigen restaurant. |
| sun |
Vienna |
B
|
| Your morning visit includes the Hofburg
Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral.
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening Strauss'
and Mozart's concert. |
| mon |
Vienna/Budapest |
B
|
| Travel eastbound by motor coach to
Budapest, often referred as the "Paris of the
East". Afternoon at leisure or join the optional
excursions. |
| tue |
Budapest |
B
|
| Your morning sightseeing tour includes
the Parliament, the Royal Palace, Castle Hill area,
Fisherman's Bastion, St Matthias Church the Heroes'
Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. Remainder
of the day is at leisure. |
| wed |
Budapest/Krakow |
BD
|
| The road to Krakow winds through the
lovely countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras
Mountains, into the plains of Poland. A dinner in
Krakow is planned upon arrival. |
| thu |
Krakow |
B
|
| Your tour starts with a visit to the
Wawel Hill, view the Royal Castle, visit the Royal
Cathedral. Walking tour of the Old Town, visit the
Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St Mary's
Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around
the city. |
|
fri
|
Krakow/Czestochowa/Warsaw
|
BD
|
| Otional trip to Auschwitz. Then continue
to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery,
renowned for the "Black Madonna". Afternoon
arrival at your hotel in Warsaw. |
| sat |
Warsaw |
B
|
| Drive from the Castle Square to Lazienki
Park and Palace. View the Palace of Science, the
Saxon Gardens, the Unknown Soldier, the Barbican,
the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral.
Optional Chopin concert in the evening |
| sun |
Warsaw |
B
|
| After breakfast, you will be transferred
to the airport. |
Inclusions: accommodation
in twn/dbl share at quality 4star hotels, return
airport transfers, tour director, deluxe coach or
intercity first class train, local taxes, luggage
handling, breakfast daily, 2 special dinners, Concert
in Vienna, local tour guides, entry fees. English
only spoken
Not included: drinks and meals (unless
stated), gratuities, luggage handling at airport |
|
009:
Classic Cities of Eastern Europe
|
|
13 days/12 nights,
Vienna/Prague
|
Cost: $2693
pp twin share, single supp $905
|
| Depart Sat: 17, 31 May. 14, 28 Jun.
12, 26 Jul. 9, 23 Aug. 6, 20 Sep. 4 Oct 2008. |
|
sat
|
Vienna |
D
|
| Met and transferred to your hotel.
Meet your fellow travellers and your tour director
at the welcome dinner. |
| sun |
Vienna |
B
|
| Morning visit of the Hofburg Palace,
external view of the Belvedere Palace, the Prater
amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's
Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. |
| mon |
Vienna/Budapest |
BD
|
| Travel east through the Transdanubia
Region to Budapest arriving in time to relax before
dinner. |
| tue |
Budapest |
B
|
| By the Danube River, the former cities
of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful
bridges. View the Parliament, the Royal Palace and
Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, St Matthias Church,
Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel.
Afternoon at leisure. |
| wed |
| | | |