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EASTERN EUROPE 14-DAY
MAGICAL TOUR
This tour
showcases historic and culturally-rich cities in Germany, the Czech
Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Poland. Enjoy two-night stays and guided
tours in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. See what
remains of the Berlin wall at “Check Point Charlie.” See the sacred
Black Madonna of Czestochowa. Visit the former concentration camp of
Auschwitz and conclude in Warsaw, a city with history both joyous and
tragic. |
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INCLUDED FEATURES: |
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* International airfare from NYC to
Europe/return |
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* 12-nights First Class hotel |
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* 2-nights Berlin at the Pullman Berlin
Sweizerhof |
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* 2-nights Prague at the Diplomat Hotel |
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* 2-nights Vienna at the Kaiserwasser |
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* 2-nights Budapest at the Art Otel Budapest |
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* 2-nights Krakow at the Andels Hotel Cracow |
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* 2-nights Warsaw at the Westin Warsaw. |
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* Meals |
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* Transfers throughout. |
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guide visiting Germany, Potsdam, Sans Souci Palace, Czech Republic, Hradcany
Castle, Austria, Schoenbrunn Palace, Hungary, Mathias Church, Poland, Wawel
Castle, Auschwitz, Black Madonna, Warsaw |
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY: |
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Day 1: Overnight
Flight - Your journey to Central and Eastern Europe begins with an overnight
flight to Germany.
Day 2: Arrive Berlin, Germany - Your tour begins today in Berlin.
Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.
Day 3: Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin - Begin the day with a trip to
Potsdam where you will see the impressive Sans Souci Palace*. Return to
Berlin for a comprehensive tour featuring Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg
Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam
and the Reichstag Building. You will then pass through the area which was
once “Check Point Charlie,” and see what remains of the Berlin Wall.
Day 4: Berlin - Prague, Czech Republic - LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today,
your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the
language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and
phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Depart Berlin for
the “Golden City” of Prague. Your afternoon is at leisure. You may want to
visit Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter*, its historic cemetery and museum.
Day 5: Prague - Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with
a visit to the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue
with a leisurely walking tour through the old town, showcasing the unique
astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon is at
leisure to independently explore the city, shop for famous Bohemian Crystal,
or visit one of the city's many fine museums.
Day 6: Prague - Vienna, Austria - Leaving the Czech Republic you
arrive in colorful and vibrant Vienna, Austria, the "musical city."
Tonight's dinner is in one of Vienna's great local restaurants.
Day 7: Vienna - A tour of the city showcases some of its
architectural marvels, including the magnificent St. Stephan’s Cathedral and
the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.
The remainder of the day is yours to experience all that Vienna has to
offer. This evening you may choose to enjoy an optional dinner, followed by
classical music performed at the Schoenbrunn Palace Orangerie.
Day 8: Vienna - Budapest, Hungary - Sit back, relax and enjoy the
picturesque Hungarian countryside en route to historic Budapest. You will
discover Budapest is divided by the Danube with the historic Buda on one
side and the cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite side.
Day 9: Budapest - The beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to
as "the Paris of Eastern Europe." Today, a local expert provides an
informative city tour featuring Fishermen's Bastion, Mathias Church, Old
Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. A special stop is made at Heroes
Square, a unique monument where you will learn about the many diverse
leaders of Hungary. Later, you will have some free time to explore Budapest
on your own.
Day 10: Budapest - Slovakia - Krakow, Poland - Enjoy a scenic drive
along the Low Tatra mountain range of Slovakia en route to Poland. Your home
for the next two nights is the lively city of Krakow, which still offers an
old world charm.
Day 11: Krakow - A city tour of Krakow’s historic Old Town features
Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, the University and Wawel Castle, a former
residence of Polish kings. This afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the
city on your own. You may choose to take an optional excursion to the
amazing Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 12: Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Warsaw - A local expert
guides you through the former concentration camp of Auschwitz. See first
hand the various prison cells and learn the history of the prison and many
of the hardships that occurred within those walls. Next, travel north to the
spiritual center of Poland and the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora
Monastery in Czestochowa. One of the monastery's own clergy conducts an
enriching tour of Jasna Gora and the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon.
The Black Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims
flocking to Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon
you will arrive in the capital city of Warsaw.
Day 13: Warsaw - The moving history of Warsaw, both joyous and
tragic, is yours to embrace as you embark on a special city tour of this
capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner
celebrating the end of a memorable trip.
Day 14: Warsaw - Tour Ends |
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PRICES 2009:
From USD
$3199 per person. Based on two people in a room. Departure taxes extra |
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LAND ONLY:
From USD$2199. Based on double occupancy. |
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DEPARTURE 2010:
Mar. 28: Apr 18: May 23: Aug 29: Sep 12: Oct. 03, 21 |
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