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Warsaw - Berlin - Prague Triangle WARSAW - BERLIN - PRAGUE TRIANGLE Tour K010 - 7 days/6 nights 2020 TOUR DATES Starts in Warsaw on Fridays: May 8 - May 14 May 22 - May 28 May 29 - June 4 June 5 - June 11 July 3 - July 9 July 17 - July 23 August 14 - August 20 August 21 - August 27 September 18 - September 24 TOUR PROGRAM October 2 - October 8 On Thursday depart for Warsaw, Poland Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. TOUR COST PER PERSON: DAY 1/FRI - ARRIVE WARSAW. You'll be met afternoon is free to explore this once divided city, and transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to or shopping. (B) $1,619 in double room relax before meeting your fellow travelers and DAY 5/TUE - BERLIN-Dresden-PRAGUE. In $649 single room supplement tour director. (D) the morning we continue our journey via Dres- DAY 2/SAT - WARSAW. This 700 year old cap- den, a beautiful baroque city often referred to as Airfare not included. Contact us for ital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the the "Florence of the North". We have a sightsee- lowest fare from your city. will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing ing tour upon arrival, featuring the Zwinger Pal- Airfare not included. Contact us Tour Cost Includes: tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal ace, Semper Opera House and other important for lowest fare from your • Accommodations in first class hotels Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki historic sites. Afterwards, we continue our jour- Park with its Palace, summer residence of the last ney to one of the most attractive cities in central • Transfers on arrival and departure on days of the tour King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Europe, Prague. (B, D) Culture (known as a "wedding cake"), the Tomb • Breakfast daily and 3 dinners DAY 6/WED - PRAGUE. Built on the seven of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes • Air conditioned coach hills more than 1000 years ago and situated on of the Warsaw Ghetto. Continue with the walking the both banks of Vltava River, Prague is one of • Sightseeing tours with local guides tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. the most attractive cities in the world. Your city • English speaking tour director throughout John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for tour starts with panoramic drive to the Wence- • Whisper technology enhanced touring shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional slav Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle • Baggage handling of one bag per late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Square. During a walking tour visit the Royal person DAY 3/SUN - WARSAW-POZNAN-BERLIN. Castle of Hradcany with its Gothic St. Vitus Ca- • All entrance fees to sites specified in In the morning we stop in Poznan for an orienta- thedral. Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Then the tour program tion tour and then proceed to Berlin, today's final over the Charles Bridge, dating back to 1400s to • Hotel charges and taxes destination. (B, D) view a the Jewish Ghetto and see the world fa- DAY 4/MON - BERLIN. Our morning sightsee- mous Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day ing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance is free for an optional cultural performance. (B) YOUR HOTELS: style building that once housed Germany's Par- DAY 7/THU - DEPART PRAGUE. After break- WARSAW - Mercure Grand liament, and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The fast we transfer you to the airport where you BERLIN - Hotel ABBA/Novotel Berlin tour continues through the city to view the other board your flight back home. (B) PRAGUE - Mamaisson Riverside Prague famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller's Prague Castle overlooking the -Charles Bridge For reservations, call: 1-800-388-0988 1446 Riverdale Street West Springfield, MA 01089 e-mail: [email protected] For Tour Conditions and Reser- vation Form see 2nd Page. Travel Tips. TOUR CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS/PAYMENTS: A non refundable CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be deposit of $200 per person is required at the time made in writing to PAT TOURS. For cancellations of booking. Full payment is due 45 days before received up to 61 days prior to departure - $50 departure. is non refundable. Between 60 - 40 days before TOUR COST: Tour price is based on currency departure - 10% of the tour cost is non refundable. exchange levels in effect in Sep. 2019. It is 39 - 16 days, 40% , 15 - 8, 80%, within 7 days subject to adjustment in the event of significant prior to departure there is no refund. AIRLINE changes. TICKETS, when issued, are subject to the airline Children discount: Children under 12 sharing cancellation policy applicable to the airfare used. room with parents, may qualify for a discount. After completion of the tour, claims for refund must Children under the age of seven are not accepted be made in writing within 30 days. on motorcoach tours. INSURANCE: All inclusive insurance (cancella- TOUR/AIR ARRANGEMENTS: Every effort will be tion, accident/health, baggage, delays) is strongly made to provide lowest possible airfare available recommended and will be offered to all tour partici- at the time of booking. pants with confirmation. If you have a pre-existing condition, insurance must be purchased within 10 Hotel accommodations will be provided in twin days of deposit. bedded rooms with private bath or shower. Single rooms are available at the supplement - rates differ RESPONSIBILITY: The travel agency, PAT on each departure and are available on request. TOURS, 1446 Riverdale St, W. Springfield, MA While every effort will be made to provide sharing 01089, acts only as an agent for the Kompas and of accommodations for persons booking alone, its various companies who provide arrangements TIME: Six hours ahead of US Eastern Day- when requested, it cannot be guaranteed and for hotels, sightseeing tours, and transportation or light Time. The 24-hour clock is used. single supplement must be paid before departure any other service in connection with the itineraries when billed. Hotels specified can be changed within of individual tour members who by acceptance ELECTRICITY: 220V/50 cycles. All purpose the same category. thereof, acknowledges that the travel agency or converter and 2-prong adapter are required its agents and suppliers shall not be liable for in- Unused hotel accommodations or any other jury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, for US appliances. unused features of this tour are not refundable liability or expense to person or property due to WARDROBE: Dress comfortably. Casual nor exchangeable for other services. The right act or default of any hotel, carrier or other com- is reserved to substitute hotels and sightseeing pany or person providing or rendering of services clothes of wrinkle-free fabrics are suggested features if it becomes necessary. for daily wear. Valuable jewelry should be left included in the tours. Further, the travel agency or Each tour member must be able to get on and off its agents accept no responsibility for any sickness, at home. Take a warm sweater or jacket, an the motorcoach unaided and not require walking pilferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, umbrella or a raincoat with a hood. Com- devices or wheelchairs. Please note that many government restraints, wars, whether declared or fortable walking shoes are a must. Laundry sites may require walking on cobblestone streets not, riots, theft, weather condition, defect in any service is available in hotels. and staircases which will present difficulties for vehicle of transportation or for any misadventure or tour members with physical limitations. casualty or any other causes beyond their control. INOCULATIONS: Not required by law. NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST: Cost of PAT TOURS reserves the right to cancel, change, WEATHER: Temperatures in Europe are passports, beverages with meals provided, items substitute any service and to decline to accept or retain any tour member at any time for any reason similar to those of New England. of a personal nature; phone calls, laundry, optional insurance, gratuities to escorts and drivers. including insufficient number of participants. CREDIT CARDS: Most hotels, major restau- BAGGAGE: Free baggage allowance on transat- rants and shops (except street vendors), accept lantic flights is one suitcase per person not exceed- Complete form below and return to: major credits cards including Mastercard, ing 50 lbs. and 62 in. (sum of three sides). PAT TOURS Visa and rarely American Express. 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