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TABLE OF CONTENTS

8 | K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE

10 | K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA

| K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME

16 | K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA

| K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST

| K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA

| K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST

| K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA

| K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW

| K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB

| K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA

| K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE

| K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA

| K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE 17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague

| K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA

| K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC & WARSAW

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| K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS

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| K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST

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| K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE

KOMPAS ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2013 - EUROPE (Central, Eastern & Mediterranean)

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| K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE

7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg

7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

18 | K405 ~ CROATIA, SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA (NEW) 14 days from Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a

20 | K405S ~ SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA (NEW) 12 days from Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bankso & So�a

10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest

7 days from Prague to Vienna

7 days from Vienna to Budapest

10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest

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| K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST 13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest

13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague

9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw

11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

44 14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split

19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna

9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna

13 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw62

| K810 ~ CROATIA EXPRESS (NEW)9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro

54 | K813 ~ NORTHERN CROATIA (NEW)8 days from Zagreb, Dzakovo, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok and Varazdin

7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague

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| K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE

7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik

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| K808Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK

11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

8 days from Venice to Florence and Rome

| K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME & SORRENTO 14 11 days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento

10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest22

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7 days f rom Warsaw to Ber l in and Prague

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 3 dinners Touring by modern motor coach Airport and local transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

Warsaw Berlin Prague

Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Friday

Day 2, in Warsaw, Saturday

Day 3, to Berlin, Sunday

Day 4, in Berlin, Monday

Day 5, to Prague, Tuesday

K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE

ESCORTED TOUR PROGR AM 2013

The 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 magni�cent 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. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

You will be met and transferred to the hotel. There will be plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director. (D)

Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then continue to Berlin, today's �nal destination. (B, D)

Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed German Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view the other famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B)

This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation

Headsets will be provided for includedsightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

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Day 6, in Prague, Wednesday

Day 7, depart Prague, Thursday

HOTELS:

Prague: Diplomat (F)

TOUR K010

STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:

K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE

Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) or Maritim pro Arte (F)

PRICES:

14-Jun 20-Jun

12-Jul 18-Jul

ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2013

31-May 06-Jun

28-Jun 04-Jul

26-Jul 01-Aug

17-May 23-May

09-Aug 15-Aug

23-Aug 29-Aug

13-Sep 19-

20-Sep 26-Sep

Sep

11-Oct 17-Oct

Single room supplement: $598

Per person in twin: $1,498

7 days f rom Warsaw to Ber l in and Prague

Warsaw: Radisson Blu Centrum (F)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)

tour, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Afterwards, continue to the Czech capital of Prague. 390 km (B, D)

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 city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)

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7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Moscow Novgorod St. Petersburg

Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday

Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday

Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday

Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday

Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday

K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA


Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner in the evening. (D)

Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)

After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)

A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)

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 linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature


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Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Thursday

Day 7, depart St. Petersburg, Friday

TOUR K011


PRICES:

HOTELS:

Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)

K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA7 days f rom Moscow to Novgorod and St . Petersburg

27-Apr 03-May

25-May 31-May

27-Jul 02-Aug

24-Aug 30-Aug

11-May 17-May

22-Jun 28-Jun

06-Jul 12-Jul

07-Sep

21-Sep

05-Oct

13-Sep

27-Sep

11-Oct


Single room supplement: $744

Per person in twin: $1,798

St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)

Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)

highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)

Free day for shopping or individual activities. An optional tour to visit private palace & park of Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin, will be available. (B)


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TOUR FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes

Airport transfers

SPECIAL FEATURES:


divaD s’olegnalehciM :ecnerolF Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel,

Roman Forum and Colosseum

Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday

Day 2, in Venice, Monday

Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday

Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday

K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME


8 Days f rom Venice to F lorence and Rome

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners including awelcome dinner in Venice and a farewell dinner in Rome

Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,extra leg room and emergency washroom

Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome

Inside visits and special features as shown in bold in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable

Professional English speaking tour director

Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica

Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)

Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)

Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner. (B, D)

Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)


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HOTELS:

K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME


Day 5, to Rome, Thursday

Day 6, in Rome, Friday

Day 7, in Rome, Saturday

Day 8, departing Rome, Sunday

( F ) Venice: Carlton Florence: NH Anglo American (F) Rome: BW Hotel Universo (F)

8 Days f rom Venice to F lorence and Rome

Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)

Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L)

Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound �ight arrives the same day. (B)

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TOUR K100

Start date: End date: Prices:04-Nov-2012 11-Nov-2012 $ 1,899

11-Nov-2012 18-Nov-2012 $ 1,799

23-Dec-2012 30-Dec-2012 $ 1,899

30-Dec-2012 06-Jan-2013 $ 2,189

17-Feb 24-Feb $ 1,699

10-Mar 17-Mar $ 1,799

24-Mar 31-Mar $ 1,799

07-Apr 14-Apr $ 2,395

14-Apr 21-Apr $ 2,395

21-Apr 28-Apr $ 2,395

28-Apr 05-May $ 2,395

12-May 19-May $ 2,395

26-May 02-Jun $ 2,395

02-Jun 09-Jun $ 2,395

23-Jun 30-Jun $ 2,395

30-Jun 07-Jul $ 2,395

14-Jul 21-Jul $ 2,195

28-Jul 04-Aug $ 2,195

11-Aug 18-Aug $ 2,195

25-Aug 01-Sep $ 2,195

01-Sep 08-Sep $ 2,395

08-Sep 15-Sep $ 2,395

15-Sep 22-Sep $ 2,395

22-Sep 29-Sep $ 2,395

06-Oct 13-Oct $ 2,395

13-Oct 20-Oct $ 2,395

20-Oct 27-Oct $ 2,395

27-Oct 03-Nov $ 2,195

03-Nov 10-Nov $ 1,995

10-Nov 17-Nov $ 1,995

Single room supplement: $ 768

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TOUR FEATURES:


Airport transfers

SPECIAL FEATURES:


divaD s’olegnalehciM :ecnerolF Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel,

Roman Forum and Colosseum

Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday

Day 2, in Venice, Monday

Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday

Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday

K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO


11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners including awelcome dinner in Venice

Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,extra leg room and emergency washroom

Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Capri

Inside visits and special features as shown in bold in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable

Professional English speaking tour director Headsets will be provided for included

sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica

Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)

Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day

Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel. (B, D)

Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. (B)

is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B)

Day 5, to Rome, Thursday

Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

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HOTELS:

K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO


Day 6, in Rome, Friday

Day 7, in Rome, Saturday

Day 8, to Sorrento, Sunday

( F ) Venice: Carlton Florence: NH Anglo American (F) Rome: BW Hotel Universo (F) Sorrento: La Residenza (F) or Parco dei Principi (F)

11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento

Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)

Day 10, in Sorrento, Tuesday

Enjoy full day at leisure to explore Sorrento independently. (B)

Day 11, depart Naples, Wednesday

Morning transfer to Naples airport. Your homebound �ight arrives the same day. (B)

A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L)

Depart Rome and travel towards Sorrento. En route, stop to visit Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Dinner and overnight in your Sorrento hotel. (B, D)

Day 9, excursion to Capri, Monday

Glide across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Visit the magni�cent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Wander through the winding streets past the chic boutiques before returning to Sorrento. (B)

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TOUR K101

STARTING DATES TERMINATION DATES

07-Apr 17-Apr

21-Apr 01-May

12-May 22-May

02-Jun 12-Jun

23-Jun 03-Jul

30-Jun 10-Jul

28-Jul 07-Aug

25-Aug 04-Sep

PRICES:

08-Sep 18-Sep

22-Sep 02-Oct

06-Oct 16-Oct

20-Oct 30-Oct

03-Nov 13-Nov

Per person in twin: $ 2,998

Single room supplement : $ 886

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K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Gorisk a Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 2 dinners Airport transfers Travel by modern air-conditioned motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Ljubljana Postojna cave and Predjama castle Piran Secovlje Soca valley Bled

Day 1, arrive Ljubljana or Venice, Monday

Day 2, Postojna to Piran, Tuesday

Day 3, Piran, Portoroz and Goriska Brda, Wednesday

Day 4, Soca Valley, Thursday

Day 5, Bled, Friday


Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for welcome orientation meeting including welcome drink. Overnight in Ljubljana.

The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the middle of a cli�. Drive to Slovenian coast. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Piran. (B, D)

Morning tour of Piran is followed by the visit of Portoroz, popular tourist resort, before we continue to Secovlje Salt-pans. We will turn inland and travel to Nova Gorica. Rest of the day at leisure or you can take a part in an optional tour to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will have the possibility to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Nova Gorica. (B)

Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway's Farewell to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum. After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps. Overnight in Bled. (B)

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cli� high above the lake. The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an optional tour to Sko�a Loka – the medieval town with castle that rises above the con�uence of the two Sora rivers. Overnight in Bled. (B)


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K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Gorisk a Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday

Day 7, depart Bled, Sunday

HOTELS:

TOUR K301

STARTING DATES TERMINATION DATES

PRICES:

06-May 12-May

03-Jun 09-Jun

17-Jun 23-Jun

08-Jul 14-Jul

12-Aug 18-Aug

02-Sep 08-Sep

16-Sep 22-Sep

07-Oct 13-Oct



Single room supplement : $ 390

Ljubljana: Hotel Central (F)

Piran: Hotel Piran (F)

Nova Gorica: Hotel Park (F) / Perla (F)

Bled: Golf (F) or Park (F)

Day at leisure in Bled.Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled.Tonight farewell dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Bled. (B, D)

After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana airport, Koper airport or Venice airport for your �ight home. (B)

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TOUR FEATURES:


Airport transfers Wine tasting


Belgrade Skopje Ohrid Bitola

Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Monday

Day 2, in Zagreb, Tuesday

Day 3, to Belgrade, Wednesday

K405 ~ CROATIA, SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA


14 days from Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a

Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 9 dinners

Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach

Luggage handling Professional English speaking tour director

Zagreb Thessaloniki Melnik Bansko So�a

PellaDay 5, to Skopje, Friday

Day 4, in Belgrade, Thursday

After breakfast, depart towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and a complimentary lunch. Proceed to Skopje with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with Overnight. (B,L,D)

A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See 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 one of available optional excursions. Overnight. (B)

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)


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; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova

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Following breakfast depart to Belgrade. Serbia’s capital. Enjoy beautiful and picturesque Croatia countryside. Upon arrival hotel check in and evening dinner with live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight. (B,D)

Day 6, to Ohrid, Saturday

Morning Skopje city tour. We will view the Memorial Holocaust Museum of Macedonian Jews; the old railway and the Skopje's earthquake Memorial park all located in the new part of Skopje. Continue along the central pedestrian part of the city and visit the monument of Mother Teresa and the old Turkish stone bridge, the Monument of Alexander the Great. Following city tour the route will take you along the beautiful canyon of the river Radika where we shall visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia St. Jovan Bigorski. Continue along the river Crni Drim to Debar Lake and city of Debar to Ohrid. Dinner with national folk music and traditional cuisine. (B,D)

street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city and Tito’s Memorial. (B)

We start the day with a walking tour around the Ohrid old town-museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old part of the town was known in ancient times as Lychnidos, the City of Lights. Slavs gave it the name of Arida in the 10th C, and it became a major center of culture and art for this area. It is the cradle of Slavic written language and literature, from where the alphabet called Cyrillic was created by the two brothers Cyril and Methods. Ohrid is also known as the “City of 365 churches“ and we visit, not all, but the most important ones. Visiting Tsar Smuili

Day 7, in Ohrid, Sunday

SERBIA

CROATIA

MACEDONIA

BULGARIA

GREECE

Sofia

BanskoMelnik

ThessalonikiPella

BitolaOhrid

Skopje

Belgrade

Zagreb

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ROMANIA

ALBANIA

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

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K405 ~ CROATIA, SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA


Day 8, to Bitola, Monday

Day 14, depart So�a, Sunday

HOTELS:

14 days from Zagreb, Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a

After breakfast the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)

Day 13, in So�a, Saturday

After breakfast meet your local guide for a panoramic walking tour of So�a. Featuring Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. So�a Church, Parliament Square, the monument of King Liberator, Russina church, the National theater, the National Art Gallery, Archeological museum the Presiensy and many more. Also you will be able to see impressive sites like the Round Church, St. George, which is the best preserved Byzantine building, the fortress walls of ancient Serdica. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening farewell dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Belgrade: Moskva (F) Skopje: Holiday Inn (F) Ohrid: Metropol (F) Bitola: Millennium (F) Thessaloniki: Grand hotel Palace (SF) Bansko: Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko (SF) So�a: Radisson Blu (DXL)

Today travel to Bitola. We will climb up from the lakeshore to the monastery of St. Naum and enjoy the scenic route through the Mountain region of Galichica where we will be able to see both lakes – Ohrid and Prespa. In the afternoon arrival to Bitola, Macedonia’s second must see city to visit the Hellcat ruins of Bitola. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 9, to Thessaloniki, Tuesday

Depart to Thessaloniki with a short stop in Pella. En route, an archeological site and the birth place of Alexander the Great. Enjoy viewing several characteristically mosaics from that period. In the evening we enjoy dinner with traditional Greek dancing and Buzuki music. (B,D)

Day 10, in Thessaloniki, Wednesday

The unique history of the city, which has passed through four characteristic periods, the Hellenic, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire, allows you to experience the true architectural values of Thessalonica. From its piers and docks, churches and market places, to the wreathed hills, mountains and castles this city will leave you touched by its hospitality and its thriving antiquity. We will visit The White Tower, the Saint Demitrios Church and Jewish museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 11, to Bansko, Thursday

Breakfast followed by a departure to the picturesque town of Melnik where we will enjoy wine tasting. Proceed to Bansko for evening dinner with Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight. (B,D)

Day 12, to So�a, Friday

Departure to the UNESCO Rila Monastery, one of the greatest centers of scholarship and religion in Bulgaria during the National Revival Period. After being founded in the middle of the 10th century, it played a key role in preserving Bulgarian culture and language. Visit the monastery church with its amazing frescoes, painted by the �nest Bulgarian artists from XIX’th Century and the

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fortress from the 10th C, St. Kliment from the 13th C, St. Sophia from the 11th C, and St. Panteleimon from the 9th C., we culminate the tour of Ohrid with a walk through the local bazaar. Afternoon is free to enjoy Ohrid at our own leisure. Overnight. (B)

monastery museum. Departure to So�a for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

TOUR K405

Start date: End Date:

13-May 26-May03-Jun 16-Jun24-Jun 07-Jul15-Jul 28-Jul26-Aug 08-Sep09-Sep 22-Sep23-Sep 06-Oct07-Oct 20-OctPRICES:

Per person in twin: $ 2,495Single room supplement: $ 1,144

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TOUR FEATURES:


Airport transfers Wine tasting


Belgrade Skopje Ohrid Bitola

Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Wednesday

Day 2, Belgrade, Thursday

K405S ~ SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA


12 days from Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a



Luggage handling Professional English speaking tour director

Thessaloniki Melnik Bansko So�a

Pella

Day 3, to Skopje, Friday

After breakfast, depart towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and a complimentary lunch. Proceed to Skopje with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with Overnight. (B,L,D)

Upon arrival to Belgrade airport, meet and greet with transfer to your hotel in Belgrade. Welcome dinner in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija and overnight. (D)


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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; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city and Tito’s Memorial. (B)

Day 4, to Ohrid, Saturday

Morning Skopje city tour. We will view the Memorial Holocaust Museum of Macedonian Jews; the old railway

We start the day with a walking tour around the Ohrid old town-museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old part of the town was known in ancient times as Lychnidos, the City of Lights. Slavs gave it the name of Arida in the 10th C, and it became a major center of culture and art for this area. It is the cradle of Slavic written language and literature, from where the alphabet called Cyrillic was created by the two brothers Cyril and Methods. Ohrid is also known as the “City of 365 churches“ and we visit, not all, but the most important ones. Visiting Tsar Smuilifortress from the 10th C, St. Kliment from the 13th C, St. Sophia from the 11th C, and St. Panteleimon from the 9th C., we culminate the tour of Ohrid with a walk through the local bazaar. Afternoon is free to enjoy Ohrid at our own leisure. Overnight. (B)

Day 5, in Ohrid, Sunday

and the Skopje's earthquake Memorial park all located in the new part of Skopje. Continue along the central pedestrian part of the city and visit the monument of Mother Teresa and the old Turkish stone bridge, the Monument of Alexander the Great. Following city tour the route will take you along the beautiful canyon of the river Radika where we shall visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia St. Jovan Bigorski. Continue along the river Crni Drim to Debar Lake and city of Debar to Ohrid. Dinner with national folk music and traditional cuisine. (B,D)

Day 6, to Bitola, Monday

Today travel to Bitola. We will climb up from the lakeshore to the monastery of St. Naum and enjoy the scenic route through the Mountain region of Galichica where we will be able to see both lakes – Ohrid and Prespa. In the afternoon arrival to Bitola, Macedonia’s second must see city to visit the Hellcat ruins of Bitola. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

SERBIA

MACEDONIA

BULGARIA

GREECE

Sofia

BanskoMelnik

ThessalonikiPella

BitolaOhrid

Skopje

Belgrade

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1

1

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ROMANIA

TURKEY

ALBANIA


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K405S ~ SERBIA, MACEDONIA, GREECE & BULGARIA


Day 12, depart So�a, Sunday

HOTELS:

12 days from Belgrade, Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Thessaloniki, Bansko & So�a

After breakfast the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)


After breakfast meet your local guide for a panoramic walking tour of So�a. Featuring Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. So�a Church, Parliament Square, the monument of King Liberator, Russina church, the National theater, the National Art Gallery, Archeological museum the Presiensy and many more. Also you will be able to see impressive sites like the Round Church, St. George, which is the best preserved Byzantine building, the fortress walls of ancient Serdica. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening faravel dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Belgrade: Moskva (F) Skopje: Holiday Inn (F) Ohrid: Metropol (F) Bitola: Millennium (F) Thessaloniki: Grand hotel Palace (SF) Bansko: Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko (SF) So�a: Radisson Blu (DXL)

Day 7, to Thessaloniki, Tuesday

Depart to Thessaloniki with a short stop in Pella. En route, an archeological site and the birth place of Alexander the Great. Enjoy viewing several characteristically mosaics from that period. In the evening we enjoy dinner with traditional Greek dancing and Buzuki music. (B,D)

Day 8, in Thessaloniki, Wednesday

The unique history of the city, which has passed through four characteristic periods, the Hellenic, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empire, allows you to experience the true architectural values of Thessalonica. From its piers and docks, churches and market places, to the wreathed hills, mountains and castles this city will leave you touched by its hospitality and its thriving antiquity. We will visit The White Tower, the Saint Demitrios Church and Jewish museum. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 9, to Bansko, Thursday

Breakfast followed by a departure to the picturesque town of Melnik where we will enjoy wine tasting. Proceed to Bansko for evening dinner with Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight. (B,D)

Day 10, to So�a, Friday

Departure to the UNESCO Rila Monastery, one of the greatest centers of scholarship and religion in Bulgaria during the National Revival Period. After being founded in the middle of the 10th century, it played a key role in preserving Bulgarian culture and language. Visit the monastery church with its amazing frescoes, painted by the �nest Bulgarian artists from XIX’th Century and the monastery museum. Departure to So�a for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

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TOUR K405S

Start date: End Date:

15-May 26-May05-Jun 16-Jun26-Jun 07-Jul17-Jul 28-Jul28-Aug 08-Sep11-Sep 22-Sep25-Sep 06-Oct09-Oct 20-OctPRICES:

Per person in twin: $ 2,195Single room supplement: $ 878

INCLUDED FEATURES:


Touring by modern motor coach Airport and local transfers Professional English speaking tour director




Belgrade

So�a

Novi Sad Timisoara Hunedoara

Brasov Bucharest

Sibiu Sighisoara

Day 4, in Belgrade, Monday

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Luggage handling

K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS

Day 5, Belgrade - Novi Sad - Timisoara, Tuesday

10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest

Half day So�a city tour. The highlights of the tour will be the visits to the National History Museum where the gold and silver Thracian treasures are displayed, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander Nevski Crypt. Evening at leisure to relax. Overnight. (B)

Arrive in So�a. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director at the welcome dinner. (D)

After breakfast departure towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and a complimentary lunch. Proceed to Belgrade with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 1, arrive So�a, Friday


Day 3, So�a - Nis - Belgrade, Sunday

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; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. (B)

After breakfast depart to Novi Sad. Capital of the Northern Serbian province of Vojvodina and Serbia's second largest city after Belgrade. Upon arrival enjoy walking tour of all the major attractions of Novi Sad including the Petrovaradin Fortress, Liberty Square, the Cathedral, City Council, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavaska Street. Continue to Timisoara, the city where Romanian revolution started in 1989. Arrive to Timisoara and view ruins of Timisoara Fortress, Huniady Castle, Pasha's Wheel and Fabric residential areas, Corso shopping area, and accommodation with dinner. (B, D)


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HOTELS:


PRICES:


Day 6, Timisoara - Sibiu, Wednesday

Day 7, Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov, Thursday

Day 8, Brasov - Bucharest, Friday

Day 10, depart Bucharest, Sunday

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12-Jul 21-Jul

02-Aug 11-Aug

30-Aug 08-Sep

13-Sep 22-Sep

04-Oct 13-Oct

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Sibiu

Brasov

Bucharest

K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS

: Ramada (SF)

Timisoara: Hotel Timisoara (F) or NH Timisoara (F)

: Aro Palace (SF)

: Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest (DLX)

TOUR K501



: Hotel Moskva (F) Belgrade

10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest

After breakfast departure to Sibiu. On the way to Sibiu we will visit the fortress of Hunedoara that become the castle of the most pre-eminent king of the medieval – Matia Corvin.The monument has a special glamour due to its di�erent construction styles the presence of military and civil innovations as well as for the impetuous court life that animated it for more than 400 years. Arrival to Sibiu and accommodation with dinner. (B, D)

will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)

After breakfast you have some time at leisure until the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania. During the tour you will see the Huet Square, the Large Square, the Evangelical Cathedral, the Liars' Bridge and others. Continue towards Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city in South-Eastern Europe, for sightseeing tour including entrance to the famous Clock Tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)

Following breakfast departure towards Bran. Visit of the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker's novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Continue to Bucharest and stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Afterwards continue to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery and to Bucharest. After arrival accommodation at your hotel and dinner. (B, D)

Day 9, in Bucharest, Saturday

Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed "Little Paris". During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour

So�a: Radisson Blu (DLX)

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K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST10 days f rom Prague and Vienna to Budapest

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily Dinner with folklore in Prague Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest Opera performance in Prague Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Inter-city travel by modern motor coach Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral

Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum

Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church

Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2, in Prague, Saturday

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

Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)

Day 3, in Prague, Sunday

Day 4, to Vienna, Monday

Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday

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 and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)

Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.


Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz". The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)


Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)

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K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST

Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday

Day 7, to Budapest, Thursday

Day 8, in Budapest, Friday

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 Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The

Day 9, in Budapest, Saturday

Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)

TOUR K505


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PRICES:

Day 10, depart Budapest, Sunday

HOTELS:

Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)

rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

26-Apr 05-May

10-May 19-May

24-May 02-Jun

07-Jun 16-Jun

21-Jun 30-Jun

05-Jul 14-Jul

02-Aug 11-Aug

16-Aug 25-Aug

06-Sep 15-Sep

13-Sep 22-Sep

25-Oct 03-Nov

04-Oct 13-Oct


Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Renaissance (F)


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10 days f rom Prague and Vienna to Budapest

Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)


Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum in the morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Today, journey takes you eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called "Paris of the East". The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)

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K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA7 Days from Prague to Vienna

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily Dinner with folklore in Prague Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna Opera performance in Prague Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna

Arrival and departure transfers Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling



Museum

Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2, in Prague, Saturday


Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)




Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische


Inter-city travel by modern motor coach

Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz". The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)




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K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA


Day 7, depart Vienna, Thursday

HOTELS:

TOUR K506


PRICES:

07-Jun 13-Jun

21-Jun 27-Jun

05-Jul 11-Jul

02-Aug 08-Aug

16-Aug 22-Aug

06-Sep 12-Sep

13-Sep 19-Sep

04-Oct 10-Oct

25-Oct 31-Oct


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02-May

24-May 30-May


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7 Days from Prague to Vienna

Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Renaissance (F) Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)

Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)


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K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST7 days from Vienna to Budapest

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical csarda restaurant in Budapest Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Inter-city travel by modern motor coach




Church

Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday




Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (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 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 Memorial, 118 foot high Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)


Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)


Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)

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K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST


Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7, depart Budapest, Sunday

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departur ight. (B)

HOTELS:

TOUR K507


PRICES:


13-May 19-May

27-May 02-Jun

10-Jun 16-Jun

24-Jun 30-Jun

08-Jul 14-Jul

05-Aug 11-Aug

19-Aug 25-Aug

09-Sep 15-Sep

16-Sep 22-Sep

07-Oct 13-Oct

28-Oct 03-Nov


29-Apr 05-May

Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Renaissance (F)


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7 days from Vienna to Budapest

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 1 lunch Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb of Vienna

Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna

Daytime Danube river cruise, Budapest.




Museum

Church

Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday


On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement

other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)


Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum





K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST

Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische

Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village Museum

this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)

park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and

Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;Bran Castle

Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation

Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’


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Dinner with entertainment in typical csardarestaurant in Budapest

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)


Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excursions. (B)

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Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,

is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)

HOTELS:


PRICES:


05-Aug

09-Sep

07-Oct

28-Oct


Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Renaissance (F)

ANNEIV ~ 805K TSE RAH CUB OT

TOUR K508

Day 7, to Bucharest, Sunday

Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)

Day 10, depart Bucharest, Wednesday

Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon

29-Apr 08-May

13-May 22-May

27-May 05-Jun

10-Jun 19-Jun

24-Jun 03-Jul

08-Jul 17-Jul

14-Aug

19-Aug 28-Aug

18-Sep

16-Sep 25-Sep

16-Oct

06-Nov


Day 9, to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov, Tuesday

Day 8, in Bucharest, Monday

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After breakfast, free morning. Early in the afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Danube river, a magni�cent divider and connector of Buda and Pest. Bu�et lunch will be served on board. After the cruise you will be taken to the airport for your evening �ight to Bucharest. (B, L)

Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed "Little Paris". During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant.(B, D)

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery. Then stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Continue the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle, made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Next, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 1 lunch

of Vienna

Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna

Daytime Danube river cruise, Budapest.



Day 2, Saturday, in Prague

Day 5, Tuesday, in Vienna

Day 6, Wednesday, in Vienna

Day 7, Thursday, to Budapest



Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village Museum Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;

Bran Castle

Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church

Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’

Dinner with entertainment in typical csardarestaurant in Budapest

K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest

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Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb Opera performance in Prague Dinner with folklore in Prague


Day 1, Friday, arrive Prague

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinnerwith folklore in a local restaurant. (D)

Dinner in Bucharest

Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant in Bucharest

Day 3, Sunday, in Prague

Day 4, Monday, to Vienna




Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)


Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”. The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)


Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The Afternoon is free for independent activities or optional excersions. (B)

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Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)

Day 9, Saturday, in Budapest

Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,

is free for last minute shopping or independent exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)

HOTELS:


PRICES:


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06-Sep

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-Sep

25-Oct


Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Renaissance (F)

TOUR K508PDay 10, Sunday, to Bucharest

Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)

Day 13, Wednesday, depart Bucharest

Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon

26-Apr 08-May

10-May 22-May

24-May 05-Jun

07-Jun 19-Jun

21-Jun 03-Jul

05-Jul 17-Jul

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06-Nov

Day 12, Tuesday, to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov

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Prague : Majestic Plaza (F)

Day 8, Friday, in Budapest


After breakfast, free morning. Early in the afternoon, enjoy a cruise on the Danube river, a magni�cent divider and connector of Buda and Pest. Bu�et lunch will be served on board. After the cruise you will be taken to the airport for your evening �ight to Bucharest. (B, L)

Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed “Little Paris”. During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally succeded to topple the last communist dictator in eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th

century Sinaia Monastery. Then stop in Peles Castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Continue the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Next, walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your �ight home. (B)

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K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Ber l in and Prague

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities

Service charges and hotel taxes

Breakfast daily and 6 dinners

Airport transfers



Luggage handling


Vienna Budapest Krakow Warsaw Berlin Prague

Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)

Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday

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 and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 3, to Budapest, Monday

Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest just in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

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 outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the 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 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. (B, D)

Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday

Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday



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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. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)

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Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday


The 700 years old capital is a 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 the magni cent 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, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

Day 9, to Berlin, Sunday

Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then continue to Berlin, today’ nal destination. (B, D)

Day 10, 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 famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B)

Day 11, to Prague, Tuesday

This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Afterwards, continue to Prague, the Capital of Czech Republic. (B, D)

Day 12, in Prague, Wednesday

Day 13, depart Prague, Thursday

HOTELS:

Vienna: Renaissance (SF)

Prague: Diplomat (F)

TOUR K601STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:

Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) or Maritim pro Arte (F)

PRICES:

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Budapest: Radisson Blu (F)

Warsaw: Radisson Blu (F) Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)



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This morning join a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. 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)

K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw

INCLUDED FEATURES:




Airport transfers



Luggage handling


Vienna Budapest Krakow Warsaw

Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday

Day 3, to Budapest, Monday

Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday

Day 5 to Krakow, Wednesday


You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)

amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)

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 outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the 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 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. (B, D)


Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday

On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater

Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday

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

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Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday


Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday

HOTELS:


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Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)

PRICES:


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Budapest: Radisson Blu (F)

Warsaw: Radisson Blu (F)

This morning join a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. 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)

The 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 magni�cent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, 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. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)


where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)

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K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:




Arrival and departure transfers


Economy �ight Belgrade (Serbia)-Podgorica(Montenegro)


Luggage handling


Belgrade Cetinje Kotor Dubrovnik Split

Plitvice Lakes Postojna Caves Bled Ljubljana Zagreb

Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday

Day 2, in Belgrade, Friday

Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday

Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday


You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at the welcome cocktail.

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; the Republic Square and Mihajlova Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito's Memorial. Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. (B, D)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short �ight to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon arrival, continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the historical capital of Montenegro located at the foot of Mount Lovcen. Visit the Cetinje Museum. Then, take a spectacularly steep road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest �ord in Southern Europe, and along the way view the towns of Risan and Kotor. Head towards Croatia for dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)

There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also 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. (B)


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Day 5, to Split, Monday

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old shing 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. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (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 to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and 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. 317 km (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 to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)

Day 8, in Bled, Thursday

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cli high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)

Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday

Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi cant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall

and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (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, 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

HOTELS:

Split: Atrium (F) / President (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)


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11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

Belgrade: Hotel Moskva (F)

Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX)

Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / President (F)


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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily and 6 dinners Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Sarajevo Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes

Postojna Cave Bled Ljubljana Zagreb

Day 1, arrive Sarajevo, Thursday

Day 2, in Sarajevo, Friday

Day 3, to Dubrovnik, Saturday






Sarajevo, capital of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been in�uenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour, visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Afternoon is free. (B)

A drive through the marvelous gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction e�orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik. 286 km (B, D)

There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also 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. (B)

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old �shing 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. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)

After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your


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HOTELS:

Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)

Split: Atrium (F) / President (F)

Plitvice: Jezero (F)


PRICES:

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11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F)

Zagreb: Westin (DLX)


camera ready and 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. 317 km (B, D)


A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cli� high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)

Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi�cant sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)

This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic 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)


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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:



Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Postojna Cave

Bled Ljubljana Zagreb

Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (D)


There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also 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. (B)


Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old 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. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)


After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your camera ready and 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. 317 km (B, D)





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A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)


Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the most sig t sights of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)


This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic 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)


After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departur t. (B)

HOTELS:

Split: Atrium (F) / President (F)

Plitvice: Jezero (F)


PRICES:

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9 days from Dubrovnik , Spl it , Pl itvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

Bled: Park (F) / Golf (F)



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Zagreb Sarajevo Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes

Opatija Ljubljana Bled Postojna Cave Venice

Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday


A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. See 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 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 in uenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque,

Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction

orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B, D)

Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday


Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday

Day 7, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old 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. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)

K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday



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Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest �ord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers. Visit the city museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 8, Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday

After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)

Day 9, in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday

A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready and 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. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)

Day 10, Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled, Monday

Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B, D)

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)

Day 12, Bled to Venice, Wednesday

Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)

Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring

Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration

K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE

of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola

Day 14, depart Venice, Friday

After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your t home. (B)

HOTELS:


Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)


PRICES:

ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. )D ,B(

Day 11, in Bled, Tuesday

Day 13, in Venice, Thursday


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TOUR K808

14 days f rom Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik , Split , Pl it vice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice


Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)

Bled: Park (F) Venice: Bauer “Palladio Hotel & Spa“ (DLX)

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Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Dubrovnik Split Plitvice Lakes Opatija

Ljubljana Bled Postojna Cave Venice


Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also 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. (B)

Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the

spectacular Adriatic coast, past old 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. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)


11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice


Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Tuesday


There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik“ this morning; the Rector’s Palace , Bell Tower Clock,


Day 4, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday

to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey activities. Scholars from around the world gather to After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic

the day is at leisure. (B, D)wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural and take a walking tour around several of the lower UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a

Da , 6 y in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday

Day 5 , Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday

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Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B, D)

A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)

Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)

Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring

Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola

After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your t home. (B)

HOTELS:

Split: Atrium (F) Plitvice: Jezero (F)


PRICES:

ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B, D)


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Day 8, in Bled, Tuesday

Day 9, Bled to Venice, Wednesday

Day 10, in Venice, Thursday

Day 11, depart Venice, Friday

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11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to VeniceECINEV OT KINVORB UD ~ G808K

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Bled: Park (F) Venice:


Bauer “Palladio Hotel & Spa“ (DLX)

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Zagreb Sarajevo Dubrovnik




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 in uenced by a number of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then, continue your trip through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction

orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to Dubrovnik. (B, D)







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7 days from Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik


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Day 7, depart Dubrovnik, Friday

After breakfast we drive to Dubrovnik airport for your �ight home. (B)

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Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners

Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary


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Zagreb Plitvice

Split

Day 1, Arrive Zagreb, Wednesday

Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday

Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday

Day 4, in Split, Saturday

Day 5, sail to Brac and Makarska, Sunday

Day 6, Makarska – Korcula, Monday

Day 7, Korcula – Dubrovnik, Tuesday

Day 8, Dubrovnik – Mljet National Park, Wednesday

11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split

M/S ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’ in cabin with private shower/

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7 nights cruise from Split back to Split on board



Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera ready and 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. After your visit, drive southbound to Split. (B)

Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on your own, until embarkation. Tonight, join at dinner on board with your fellow ‘sailors’. Overnight on board. (B, D)

Breakfast and lunch on board. Morning departure to Brac Island. Enjoy the pleasant sea front promenade walk and swimming. Lunch on board. From Brac Island sail to Makarska on the mainland. (B, L)

After breakfast departure to Korcula Island, with a stop en route for swimming and relaxing. Lunch on board, late afternoon arrival to Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants of your choice. (B, L)

Morning departure from Korcula to Dubrovnik. With a stop en route for swimming. Lunch on board. In the afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic, famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage. Tonight walk through Dubrovnik small and vibrant streets. Enjoy local wine or dine at one of numerous local restaurants of your choice. (B, L)

Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Island Mljet with a stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to the heart of Mljet National Park, where you cold enjoy a beautiful walk around the Great, and the Small Lake. Spend evening in Mljet and dine at a local restaurant serving home made food. (B, L)


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HOTELS:


Day 10, Island Hvar – Split, Friday

Day 11, Split, Saturday

Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Split: President (F)

Day 9, Mljet National Park – Island Hvar, Thursday

07-Sep22-Jun

08-Jun

PRICES:

Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100

28-Aug12-Jun

29-May

21-Sep25-May

11-May

PRICES:


Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100

TOUR K809

11-Sep15-May

01-May

Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 2,098

Single supplement: $ 750

Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 2,198

Single supplement: $ 780

Cruises: M/S ’Afrodita’ or M/S ’Eden’

The boat is equipped with:- Complete navigation equipment (navigation radar, plotter, GPS, radio, etc.)- Fire alarm- Emergency lights- Bow truster- Life boat for 50 pax

NET REDUCTIONS:

Child under 12 sharing TR PL cabin as 3rd: $395 per child3rd adult sharing TR PL cabin: $265 per 3rd person

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11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to SplitK809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE

Today we departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming and relaxing in one of the secluded coves on Peljesac peninsula (weather permitting). Lunch on board. Afternoon arrival to the town of Hvar with unique cultural and historical heritage and an important tourist destination with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. The main attractions are its pleasant climate with a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, high standard of accommodation, excellent gastronomic o�er, sports, and recreational opportunities etc. Evening in Hvar, dine at one of the many local family owned restaurants. (B, L)

Departure Island Hvar to Split, with a swimming and relaxing stop in Milna on Island Brac. Lunch will be served on board. This evening in Split, enjoy one of the numerous restaurants and local bars know for their exceptional hospitality. (B, L)

Disembarkation after breakfast.Transfer to Split airport for your �ight home. (B)

The boat is 32 m long, 7.60 m wide and has 2 masts, with cruising speed of 9.5 NM. It has 18 cabins on the main and lower decks, all fully air-conditioned, with queen-size bed or twin beds with possibility for an additional bed, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilette and wash basin. It has fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks of 100 m2, one of which has sun beds and tables. Electricity on board: 220 V.

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Zagreb Plitvice Split

Island Hvar Dubrovnik Montenegro

Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Wednesday

Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday

Day 4, Split to Island Hvar, Saturday

Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday



Day 5, Island Hvar, Sunday

K810 ~ CROATIA EXPRESS

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9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro


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Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera ready and 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. After your visit, drive southbound to Split. (B,D)

Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on your own, until embarkation. In the afternoon we board the ferry and sail to Hvar Island. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

The town of Hvar is unique cultural and historical heritage and an important tourist destination with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Enjoy morning orientation walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and Franciscan Monastery. Conde Nast Travel Magazine included Hvar Island among the 10 most beautiful Islands in the world. During the afternoon, kick back, relax and enjoy this beautiful Island on your own. (B)

SERBIA

MONTENEGRO

CROATIA

MACEDONIA

GREECE

Zagreb

SplitHvar

DubrovnikKotor

PlitviceLakes

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ROMANIA

ALBANIA


HOTELS:

Split: President (F)


PRICES:


01-May15-May

12-Jun

28-Aug11-Sep


Hvar: Adriana (F) / Amfora (F) Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)

TOUR K810

09-May23-May

29-May 06-Jun20-Jun

26-Jun 04-Jul05-Sep19-Sep

25-Sep 03-Oct09-Oct 17-Oct


K810 ~ CROATIA EXPRESS9 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Island Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro

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Day 6, Hvar to Dubrovnik, Monday

Morning departure from Hvar Island to mainland and continue to the pearl of Adriatic Dubrovnik. Drive along pictures Croatian Coast line and admire the natural beauty everyone is talking about. (B,D)

Day 9, Dubrovnik, Thursday

Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your �ight home. (B)

Day 7, Dubrovnik, Tuesday

Dubrovnik is a famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage. In the morning there will be a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik”; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. (B)

Day 8, Dubrovnik, Wednesday


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Breakfast daily and 4 dinners 1 wine tasting as per itinerary



Zagreb Osijek

Vukovar Varazdin


Day 3, Zagreb to Dakovo and Osijek, Monday

Day 4, to Vukovar and Ilok, Tuesday

K813 ~ NORTHERN CROATIA8 days from Zagreb, Dzakovo, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok and Varazdin

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This morning travel to mythical Slavonia, a fertile region that has guarded its treasures for centuries. Today, songs reverberates through the air, precious folks costumes are taken out of old wooden chests and age-old customs brought to life - all in order to preserve the Slavonia as it used to be. Visit the Cathedral and a unique Lipizzaner horse’s stud farm. Continue to Osijek for sightseeing of the town, covering the Tvrđava fortress, Osijek's Upper Town, Capuchin monastery, Neo-Gothic church of Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Anna Chapel, the Theatre, Chamber of Commerce. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)

This morning drive to lovely Vukovar, called also the Triumphal Gate of Croatia. Discover why this area is considered the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations. After the sightseeing tour, featuring the Franciscan Monastery of St. John Capistrano, the Manor house Eltz, the St. James and St. Nicholas churches as well as the Ovcara Memorial, enjoy some time to stroll around. Continue to Ilok for sightseeing tour and visit of 'Stari Podrum' with wine tasting. Late afternoon return to Osijek for overnight. (B)

Day 5, Osijek, Nasice and Varazdin, Wednesday

We will travel through traditional villages of Baranja, including town of Nasice where you will visit Mrs. Dora Pejacevic castle. Afternoon drive to Varazdin. Croatia’s “Little Vienna” Baroque Tourist Capital. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)


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PRICES:


TOUR K813

K813 ~ NORTHERN CROATIA

Day 6, Varazdin, Thursday

18-May 25-May

01-Jun 08-Jun

15-Jun 22-Jun

29-Jun 06-Jul

13-Jul 20-Jul

31-Aug 07-Sep

14-Sep 21-Sep

28-Sep 05-Oct

Zagreb: Westin (DLX) Osijek: Osijek (F) Varazdin: Istra (F) / Tourist (F) Zagreb: Westin (DLX)

8 days from Zagreb, Dzakovo, Osijek, Vukovar, Ilok and Varazdin



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Morning walk through Varazdin. Today this is one of the most popular tourist destinations of northeast Croatia. The city’s restored medieval castle surrounded by the high green berms of a former deep moat, now houses the city’s historical museum and butter�y and insect collection. (B)

Day 7, to Trakoscan Castle, Krapina, Zagreb, Friday

Today we travel to visit sometimes called Croatia’s most romantic castle. Trakoscan Castle in the northern low mountain region of Zagorje, near the border with Slovenia, is certainly one of Croatia’s best preserved historical fortress residences. Continue to Krapina home to Krapina Neanderthal Museum one

Day 8, depart Zagreb, Saturday


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of the most modern museums in Croatia and central Europe. Find out the interesting story about the life and culture of the Krapina Neanderthal. Arrive in Zagreb late in the afternoon and enjoy a farewell dinner. (B,D)

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 10 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Moscow Vilnius Novgorod Warsaw St. Petersburg Krakow Tallinn

Prague Riga Vienna






Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday

Day 7, to Riga, Friday

Day 8, in Riga, Saturday

Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday

Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday

K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna


Headsets will be provided for included sightseeingtours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary

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 linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening. (D)

Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)



Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva. Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)

On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)

During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free. (B)

Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)

The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna’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 take an optional excursion to Trakai. (B)

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K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna

Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday

Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday

Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday

Day 14, in Krakow, Friday

Day 15, to Prague, Saturday




Day 19, depart Vienna, Wednesday

HOTELS:


Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF) Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF) Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF) Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (F) Prague: Diplomat (F)


PRICES:


27-Apr 15-May

11-May 29-May

25-May 12-Jun

22-Jun 10-Jul

06-Jul 24-Jul

27-Jul 14-Aug

24-Aug 11-Sep

21-Sep

05-Oct

09-Oct

23-Oct



Single room supplement: $ 1,498


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Radisson BLU (SF) Riga:


Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s end. (B, L, D)

This 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 magni�cient Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, 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. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". In the afternoon tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous concentration camps from World War II. It is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (B, D)

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. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)

After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls. (B, D)


Today’s destination is Vienna, the “City of Waltz”, and one of Europe’s loveliest cities. (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 and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)

Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 9 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern motor-coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Moscow

Vilnius Novgorod

Warsaw

St. Petersburg Krakow

Tallinn

Prague Riga










K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE 17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague


Headsets will be provided for included sightseeingtours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary


Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)


A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and

its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)

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 linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)





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K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE 17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague








Day 17, depart Prague, Monday

HOTELS:

Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF) Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF) Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF) Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF) Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF) Prague: Diplomat (F)

TOUR K905MSTARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:

PRICES:


27-Apr 13-May

11-May 27-May

25-May 10-Jun

22-Jun 08-Jul

06-Jul 22-Jul

27-Jul 12-Aug

24-Aug 09-Sep

07-Sep

21-Sep

05-Oct

23-Sep

07-Oct

21-Oct


Single room supplement: $ 1,298


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Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)






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. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)




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K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna

INCLUDED FEATURES:




Airport transfers



Luggage handling


Warsaw Krakow

Prague Vienna

Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Tuesday






Upon arrival in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. There is plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director. (D)

This 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 magni�cent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, 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. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, and a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (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. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)



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K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna




Day 9, depart Vienna, Wednesday

HOTELS:

Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF) Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF) Prague: Diplomat (F)

TOUR K906


PRICES:

07-May 15-May

04-Jun 12-Jun

02-Jul 10-Jul

16-Jul 24-Jul

03-Sep 11-Sep

01-Oct

15-Oct

09-Oct

23-Oct

06-Aug 14-Aug

21-May 29-May





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Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities. (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 and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)

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K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW13 days f rom M oscow to Novgorod, St . Petersburg, Ta l l inn, R iga , Vi ln ius and Warsaw

INCLUDED FEATURES:

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 7 dinners Airport transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional English speaking tour director Luggage handling


Moscow Novgorod St. Petersburg Tallinn

Riga Vilnius Warsaw








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


Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM,

Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)



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K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW13 days f rom M oscow to Novgorod, St . Petersbu rg, Ta l l i nn , R iga , Vi ln ius and Warsaw








Day 13, depart Warsaw, Thursday

HOTELS:


Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)

Vilnius: Novotel Hotel (SF) Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)


PRICES:


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11-May 23-May

25-May 06-Jun

22-Jun 04-Jul

06-Jul 18-Jul

27-Jul 08-Aug

24-Aug 05-Sep

07-Sep21-Sep05-Oct

19-Sep03-Oct17-Oct




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Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)


decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)









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