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Three Grand Capitals
Warsaw-Berlin-Prague
7days/6nights, Warsaw/Prague
2012 Depart Fri: May18. Jun01,15,29. Jul13,27. Aug10,24. Sep14, 21,28. Oct12.
Cost $1498 per person twin share (s/supp 598)
fri Warsaw
D

On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel. In the evening get together with your fellow travellers and tour director, followed by dinner.

sat Warsaw
B

Your guided tour includes the Royal Route from Castle Square to Lazienki Palace and Parkland. Past the Palace of Science and Culture, Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Walk through the Old Town and Market Square and St John’s Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional Chopin concert.

sun Warsaw-Poznan-Berlin
BD

Morning departure and en route visit of the historical centre of Poznan. Dinner at your hotel on arrival in Berlin.

mon Berlin
B

Guided tour of the Reichstag, a Renaissance building that once housed Germany's Parliament and the magnificent Schloss Charlottenburg, continue through the historical centre to admire the Opera Theatre, the Schiller Theatre and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Afternoon at leisure.

tue Berlin-Dresden-Prague
BD

Travel via the beautiful Saxony Baroque Dresden and view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Afterwards, continue to the Czech capital, Prague. Dinner at your hotel on arrival.

wed Prague
B

Built on seven hills, positioned on both banks of the Vltava River which enhances the beauty of this city. Start your guided tour with a panoramic drive to Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. We continue on a walking tour of the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Loretto Church, cross Charles Bridge through the old quarter to the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the famous Astronomical Clock. Afternoon at leisure or attend an optional performance.

thu Prague
B

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to the airport.

Includes: twin share in first class hotels, arrival and departure transfers, deluxe coach, professional tour director, local tour guides, breakfast daily, three dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Hotels: Warsaw-Holiday Inn, Berlin-Abba, Prague-Diplomat (or similar)


Prague, Vienna & Budapest

10days/9nights, Prague/Budapest
2012 Depart Fri: Apr27. May11,25. Jun08,22. Jul06,20. Aug03,17. Sep07,14,21. Oct05,12,26.
Cost $1998 per person twin share (s/supp 795)
fri Prague
D

You will be met at Prague airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy dinner in a local restaurant with folkloric entertainment.

sat Prague-Opera Performance
B

On your morning tour view the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Cock, the Jewish Quarter, St Nicholas Church and the Charles Bridge. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Enjoy an opera performance in the evening.

sun Prague
B

Travel across the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St Vitus Cathedral. The afternoon and evening is at your leisure.

mon Prague-Vienna
BD

Morning departure by coach or first class train to Vienna, the “City of Walz”. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening join the group for dinner in a typical local Heurigen Restaurant.

tue Vienna-Straus & Mozart Concert
B

In the morning we visit the Hofburg Palace, the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN buildings and St Stephen’s Cathedral. In the evening enjoy a concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music.

wed Vienna Kunsthistorische Museum
B

Morning guided visit of the Kunsthistorische Museum. Remainder of day is at leisure.

thu Vienna-Budapest
B

Travel eastbound by coach (or first class train) to Budapest. Remainder of the day is at leisure or join an optional excursion.

fri Budapest: Parliament Building, Vaci Utca & Memorial
B

Our morning guided tour includes Parliament building, Vaci Utca, Heroes Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118ft high Corinthian column dedicated to the Catholic Church and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

sat Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church
BD

Today we visit the Castle Hill area with the 13C Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner with entertainment at a typical Csarda Restaurant.

sun Budapest
B

After breakfast, your will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Inclusions: twin share in first class hotels, , Opera performance in Prague, Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna, intercity travel by coach or first class train (fully escorted), arrival and departure transfers, professional tour director throughout, breakfast daily, dinner with entertainment in Prague, Vienna & Budapest, porterage, hotels: Prague-Majestic Plaza, Vienna-Savoyen, Budapest-Intercontinental (or similar).


Vienna to Bucharest
10 days/9 nights, Vienna/Bucharest
2012 Depart Mon: Apr 30. May14,28. Jun11,25. Jul09,23. Aug06,20. Sep10,17,24. Oct08,15,29.
Cost $1948 per person twin share (s/supp 735)
mon Vienna
D

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then at leisure until dinner transfer to a typical Heurigen Restaurant.

tue Vienna-Strauss and Mozart Concert
B

On our guided tour, visit the Hofburg Palace and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement Park, the UN buildings, St Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music.

wed Vienna
B

Morning guided visit of the Kunsthistorische Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

thu Vienna-Budapest
B

Journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest. Afternoon at leisure.

fri Budapest
B

Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, Vaci Utca, Heroes Square with the Millennium Memorial. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

sat Budapest- Csarda Dinner
BD

This morning’s guided tour focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13C Matthias Church Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure then in the evening enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda Restaurant.

sun Budapest-Bucharest
B

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bucharest. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport, and panoramic of the city on the way to the hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

mon Bucharest
BD

Your guided sightseeing tour includes the Parliament Palace, the Romanian Atheneaum, Opera House, National Military Club, Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and Village Museum. Dinner at a local restaurant.

tue Bucharest-Sinaia-Bran-Brasov-Bucharest
BD

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17C Sinaia Monastery, followed by Peles Castle and a visit to the Bran Castle, made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire Count Dracula. On our walking tour of Brasov view the First Romanian School. Farewell dinner with folklore show.

wed Bucharest
B

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share in first class hotels, arrival and departure transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, flight ticket Budapest-Bucharest, local tour guides, breakfast daily, four dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Entries: Hofburg Palace, St Stephens Cathedral, Kunsthistorische Museum, Mattias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament Palace, Village Museum, Sinaia Monastery, Bran Castle, First Romanian School. Hotels: Vienna-Savoyen, Budapest-Intercontinental (or similar).


Vienna to Warsaw

9days/8nights, Vienna/Warsaw
2012 Depart Sat: May12,26. Jun09,23. Jul07,21. Aug04,18. Sep08,15,22. Oct06.
Cost: $1680 per person twin share (s/supp 592)
sat Vienna Arrival
D

You will be met at the Airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers and your tour Director at the welcome dinner.

sun Vienna
B

Your sightseeing tour includes Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon at leisure.

mon Vienna-Budapest
BD

Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Trans Danube Region, reaching Budapest in time to relax before dinner.

tue Budapest
B

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, the Royal Palace, Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, St Matthias Church, the Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city.

wed Budapest-Krakow
BD

The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival.

thu Krakow
B

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St Mary's Church. Afternoon at leisure.

fri Krakow-Czestochowa-Warsaw
BD

Morning at leisure of join an optional trip to Auschwitz. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery with the renowned Black Madonna. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel in Warsaw, check in and dinner.

sat Warsaw: Royal Castle and Cathedral
B

Drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. On to the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon Gardens, the 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 remainder of the day is at leisure or join an optional Chopin concert.

sun Warsaw departure
B

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share in first class hotels, arrival and departure transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, four dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Hotels: Vienna-Renaissance, Budapest-Radisson Blu, Krakow-Holiday Inn, Warsaw-Holiday Inn (or similar).


Warsaw to Vienna
9 days/8 nights, Warsaw/Vienna
2012 Depart Tue: May08,22. Jun 5. Jul03,17. Aug07. Sep04,18. Oct02,16.
Cost: $1598 per person twin share (s/supp 652)
tue Warsaw
D

You will be met at the Airport and transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening.

wed Warsaw
B

This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood with the will to survive against great odds. Your guided tour includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland, view the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue on a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St John's Cathedral. Relax for the remainder of the day or join an optional late afternoon Chopin concert.

thu Warsaw-Krakow
BD

This morning we journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery with its renowned "Black Madonna". In the afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most sombre memorials of the past, Auschwitz. Dinner on arrival at your hotel in Krakow.

fri Krakow
B

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St Mary's Church. Afternoon at leisure.

sat Krakow-Prague
BD

This morning we drive through the beautiful Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic to our destination. Prague with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls. Dinner at your hotel in the evening.

sun Prague
B

Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and situated on both banks of the Vltava River, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with a panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, we visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church. 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 remainder of the day is at leisure, or join an optional cultural performance.

mon Prague-Vienna
B

Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and another of Europe's loveliest cities.

tue Vienna
BD

On your morning sightseeing tour, we visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

wed Vienna Departure
B

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share, arrival and departure transfers, professional tour director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, four dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Entries: Yasna Gora Monastery, Royal Cathedral, St Mary’s Church, Cathedral of St Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St George’s Basilica, Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower, Hofburg Palace, St Stephens Cathedral. Hotels: Warsaw-Holiday Inn, Krakow-Novotel Centrum, Prague-Diplomat, Vienna-Renaissance (or similar).


Prague to Bucharest
13days/12nights, Prague/Bucharest
2012 Depart Fri: Apr27. May11,25. Jun08,22. Jul06,20. Aug03,17. Sep07,14,21. Oct05,12,26.
Cost $2755 per person twin share (s/supp 955)
fri Prague
D

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner at a typical restaurant with folkloric entertainment.

sat Prague-Opera Performance
B

Tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge. Remainder of the day is at leisure. An opera performance awaits you in the evening.

sun Prague
B

We cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St Vitus Cathedral. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

mon Prague-Vienna
BD

Morning departure for Vienna. At leisure on arrival. In the evening dinner will be served at a typical local Heurigen restaurant.

tue Vienna-Straus & Mozart Concert
B

On our guided tour, we visit the Hofburg and the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement Park, the UN buildings, St Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music.

wed Vienna
B

This morning we have a guided visit of the Kunsthistorische Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

thu Vienna-Budapest
B

Morning journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest. Afternoon at leisure.

fri Budapest
B

Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, Vaci Utca, Heroes Square with the Millennium Memorial. 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 Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure then in the evening enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda Restaurant.

sun Budapest-Bucharest, flight
B

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bucharest. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport, and panoramic tour of the city. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

mon Bucharest
BD

Your sightseeing tour includes the Parliament Palace, the Romanian Atheneaum, Opera House, National Military Club, Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and Village Museum. Dinner at a local restaurant.

tue Bucharest-Sinaia-Bran-Brasov-Bucharest
BD

Your guided tour starts with a visit to the 17C Sinaia Monastery, followed by Peles Castle and Bran Castle, made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire Count Dracula. On to a walking tour of Brasov includes the First Romanian School. Farewell dinner with folklore show.

wed Bucharest
B

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share, arrival and departure transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, flight ticket Budapest-Bucharest, local tour guides, breakfast daily, five dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Entries: St Vitus Cathedral, Royal Castle of Hradcany, Hofburg Palace, St Stephens Cathedral, Kunsthistorische Museum, Mattias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament Palace, Village Museum, Sinaia Monastery, Bran Castle, First Romanian School. Hotels: Prague-Majestic Plaza, Vienna-Savoyen, Budapest-Intercontinental, Bucharest-Intercontinental (or similar).


Prague and Vienna
7days/6nights: Prague/Vienna
2012 Depart Fri: Apr 27. May11,25. Jun08,22. Jul06,20. Aug03,17. Sep07,14,21. Oct05,12,26.
Cost $1568 per person twin share (s/supp 728)
fri Prague
D

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner at a typical restaurant with folkloric entertainment.

sat Prague-Opera Performance
B

Tour the old city to view the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge. Remainder of the day is at leisure. An opera performance awaits you in the evening.

sun Prague
B

In the morning we cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany and St Vitus Cathedral. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

mon Prague-Vienna
BD

Morning departure for Vienna. On arrival the afternoon is at leisure. In the evening dinner will be at a typical local Heurigen Restaurant.

tue Vienna-Straus & Mozart Concert
B

On our morning guided tour we visit the Hofburg Palace, Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen’s Cathedral. Your afternoon is at leisure. We attend a concert of Strauss and Mozart’s music in the evening.

wed Vienna
B

Morning guided tour of the Kunsthistorische Museum. Remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

thu Vienna
B

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share, service charges, taxes, breakfast daily, dinner with folklore in Prague, dinner with entertainment in Grinzing, Opera performance in Prague, Strauss & Mozart concert in Vienna, Inter-city travel by deluxe coach or first class train, arrival and departure transfers, professional tour director throughout, luggage handling. Hotels: Prague-Majestic Plaza, Vienna-Savoyen (or similar)


Panorama of Eastern Europe

13days/12nights, Vienna/Prague
2012 Depart Sat: May12,26. Jun09,23. Jul07,21. Aug04,18. Sep08,15,22. Oct06.
Cost $2449 per person twin share (s/supp 998)
sat Vienna
D

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. At leisure until evening when you meet your tour director and fellow travellers followed by a welcome dinner.

sun Vienna
B

Guided visit of the Hofburg Palace, view the Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St Stephen's Cathedral and other reminders of the city's Imperial history. Afternoon at leisure.

mon Vienna-Budapest
BD

We travel eastbound across the border to Hungary. Continue through the panoramic Trans Danube Region, reaching Budapest just in time to relax before dinner.

tue Budapest
B

On our guided tour view the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, the Fisherman's Bastion, St Matthias Church, the Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. Afternoon at leisure.

wed Budapest-Krakow
BD

The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow on arrival.

thu Krakow
B

Our guided tour includes a view of the Royal Castle and the Royal Cathedral, walking tour of the Old Town visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St Mary's Church. Your afternoon is at leisure.

fri Krakow-Czestochowa-Warsaw
BD

Morning at leisure or join an optional trip to Auschwitz. Afternoon departure with en route stop in Czestochowa to visit the Yasna Gora Monastery and the renowned “Black Madonna". Late afternoon arrival in Warsaw followed by dinner.

sat Warsaw
B

This morning we travel along the Royal Route (from Castle Square to Lazienki Park), view the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican, walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St John’s Cathedral. Optional Chopin concert.

sun Warsaw-Poznan-Berlin
BD

Morning departure from Warsaw, en route visit to the historical centre of Poznan. Dinner on arrival in Berlin, today's final destination.

mon Berlin
B

Tour the Reichstag, the former Parliament and the huge Schloss Charlottenburg Palace. We continue through the historical centre to view the Opera Theatre, the Schiller Theatre and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

tue Berlin-Dresden-Prague
BD

We continue your journey via the Baroque city of Dresden, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then on to the magnificent city of Prague. Dinner on arrival at your hotel.

wed Prague
B

Panoramic drive to reach Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On our walking tour, we visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Loreto Church. Tehn cross Charles Bridge through the old quarter to the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and its Astronomical Clock. Remainder of the day at leisure. Optional cultural performance.

thu Prague
B

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Inclusions: twin share, arrival and departure transfers, professional tour director, deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, six dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Hotels: Vienna-Renaissance, Budapest-Radisson Blu, Krakow-Holiday Inn, Warsaw-Holiday Inn, Berlin-Abba, Prague-Diplomat (or similar).


The Best of Vienna and Budapest
7days/6nights, Vienna/Budapest
2012 Depart Mon: Apr30. May14,28. Jun 1,25. Jul09,23. Aug06, 0. Sep10,17,24. Oct08,15,19.
Cost $1498 per person twin share (s/supp 389)
mon Vienna
D

You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical Heurigen restaurant.

tue Vienna-Straus & Mozart Concert
B

On our morning guided tour, visit the Hofburg and the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement Park, the UN buildings, St Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music.

wed Vienna
B

On the morning guided we visit the Kunsthistorische Museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

thu Vienna-Budapest
B

With our tour escort we journey eastbound by motor coach or first class train to Budapest. Afternoon at leisure.

fri Budapest
B

Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the decorative Parliament building, Vaci Utca, Heroes Square with the Millennium Memorial. Remainder of the day is at leisure.

sat Budapest-Csarda Dinner
BD

Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13C Matthias Church Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon at leisure then in the evening enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda Restaurant.

sun Budapest
B

Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share, arrival and departure transfers, professional tour director, deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, two dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Hotels: Vienna-Savoyen, Budadest-Intercontinental (or similar).


Discovering the Balkans

9days/8nights, Sofia/Bucharest
2012 Depart Sat: May12. Jun02,23. Jul14. Aug04,25. Sep15. Oct06.
Cost $1758 per prerson twin share (s/supp 538)
sat Sofia arrival
D

You will be met at Sofia Airport and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travellers and tour director, followed by a welcome dinner.

sun Sofia-Thracian Treasures
B

Your guided city tour includes the National Museum, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander Nevski Crypt. Evening at leisure.

mon Sofia-Nis-Belgrade
BLD

En route to Belgrade we visit the World Heritage listed Studenica Monastery. Afternoon at leisure in Belgrade. Dinner with entertainment at a typical restaurant in Bohemian Skadarlija.

tue Belgrade-Novi Sad-Timisoara
BD

Depart for Novi Sad. Capital of the Northern Serbian province of Vojvodina and Serbia's second largest city after Belgrade. Walking tour of Novi Sad including the Petrovaradin Fortress, Liberty Square, the Cathedral, City Council, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavaska Street. Continue to Timisoara, where the Romanian revolution started in 1989. View the ruins of Timisoara Fortress, Huniady Castle, Pasha's Wheel and Fabric residential areas and Corso shopping area.

wed Timisoara-Hunedoara-Sibiu
BD

Depart for Sibiu. Stop to visit the fortress of Hunedoara that became the castle of the eminent King of the medieval era, Matthias Corvinus. Further to military and civil innovations, particularly during the 400 years of court life, the structure acquired very interesting architectural characteristics.

thu Sibiu-Sighisoara-Brasov
BD

Guided tour of Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania. Our visit will include the Huet Square, the Large Square, the Evangelical Cathedral and the Liars' Bridge. Excursion to Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city in South East Europe, we visit the Clock Tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, on the walking tour visit the first Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Dinner at a typical restaurant.

fri Brasov-Bran-Bucharest
BD

After breakfast depart for Bran. Visit the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker's novel as the residence of the vampire Count Dracula. On the way to Bucharest stop at Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Continue to the 17C Sinai Monastery, followed by dinner on your arrival in Bucharest.

sat Bucharest
BD

On our guided tour we visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanians succeeded in toppling the last communist dictator in Eastern Europe in Revolution Square. Then tour the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and the Village Museum. Farewell dinner and folkloric show in the evening.

sun Bucharest-Depart
B

Morning at leisure until your departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight

Inclusions: twin share in first class hotels, arrival and departure transfers, professional tour director throughout, local tour guides, breakfast daily, one lunch and seven dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes, hotels: Sofia-Radisson Blu, Belgrade-Moskva, Timisiara-Timisoara, Sibiu-Ramada, Brasov-Aro Palace, Bucharest-Marriott (or similar)


Highlights of Slovenia

7days/6nights, Venice or Ljubljana/Bled
2012 Depart Mon: May07. Jun 04,18. Jul09. Aug13. Sep03,17. Oct08
Cost $1566 per person twin share (s/supp 390)
mon Venice or Ljubljana Arrival

Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. In the evening, meet your companions over a welcome drink.

tue Ljubljana-Postojna-Piran
BD

Today we concentrate on the Karst Region. We visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval Castle perched atop a cliff. We drive to the Slovenian coast. Dinner at a local restaurant in Piran.

wed Piran-Portoroz-Nova Gorica
B

Guided tour of Piran is followed by the visit of Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. We continue to view the Secovlje Salt-pans and then inland to Nova Gorica. Remainder of the day at leisure or join an optional tour to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda and try the wines.

thu Nova Gorica-Soca Valley-Bled
B

Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway's Farewell to Arms) and visit the WW1 Museum. Continue to your hotel in the alpine town of Bled.

fri Bled
B

Your guided tour features the charming town of Bled, the lakeshore and the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff above the lake. Remainder of the day at leisure or optional tour to the medieval town of Skofja Loka.

sat Bled
BD

Full day at leisure in Bled. Or join the optional tour to Lake Bohinj. Evening farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Sun Bled
B

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.

Inclusions: twin share in first class hotels, arrival and departure transfers, tour director throughout, deluxe coach, local tour guides, breakfast daily, two dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Entries: Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Secovlje Salt-pans, WWI Museum, Bled Castle. Hotels: Ljubljana-Central, Piran-Piran, Nova Gorica-Park, Bled-Park (or similar).