Undiscovered Europe 2015

Poland • Baltic States • Czech Republic Hungary • Slovenia • Croatia

www.chopintours.comwww.chopintours.com Let us be your guide to Undiscovered undiscovered Europe! EUROPE 2015 Tour Directory A hand-picked collection of land only escorted tours featuring Poland and Central Europe We specialize in travel to Poland offering escorted tours with guaranteed starting dates with guaranteed departures, custom groups, special interest tours, individual FIT programs, health resorts, JUST POLAND MAGIC OF POLAND 7 days p. 4 UNESCO sites, and much more... TREASURES OF POLAND 11 days p. 6 SOUTHERN POLAND ADVENTURE 9 days p. 8 We are anxious to show you the variety of attractions THE MANY FACES OF POLAND 14 days p. 10 in Poland and surrounding countries. Unsure of what EXCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP JOURNEY 9 days p. 12 to expect? Give us a call with your questions and we BALTIC STATES AMBER ROAD 9 days p. 14 will be glad to help you plan an unforgettable trip to BALTIC CAPITALS 7 days p. 16 the undiscovered gems in the heart of Europe. CLASSICAL BALTICS 9 days p. 18

Consumer travel AMBER COAST 12 days p. 20 protection registration #4343943 Visit us at: www.chopintours.com BEST OF CENTRAL EUROPE EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA 13 days p. 22 Useful information about Poland VIENNA TO WARSAW 9 days p. 24

Passports: Travellers entering Poland with a Canadian or Credit / Debit cards: American Express, MasterCard, WARSAW TO VIENNA 9 days p. 26 United States passport no longer require a visa for stays Visa, & Diner’s Club are widely accepted. WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE 7 days p. 28 of up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least six There is also an extensive network Automated Teller months beyond your stay in Poland. For further information Machines ( ATM ) throughout the country. PRAGUE & VIENNA 7 days p. 31 please contact the Polish Consulate or Embassy in your PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST 10 days p. 32 country. Tipping: The customary tip in restaurants, cafes & taxis is 10 -15 %. Tips for porter’s in hotels & other services are at Currency: The official Polish currency is the zloty (PLN) travelers discretion. SLOVENIA HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA 7 days p. 34 which is divided into 100 groszy. The bank notes: 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 zlotys. The coins: 5, 2, 1 zloty and Time: Poland is in the Central European Time Zone: GMT CROATIA CROATIAN RHAPSODY 9 days p. 36 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 grosz. Major foreign currencies can +1. Summertime is applicable from the last Sunday in be exchanged at banks or exchange counters “Kantor” March until the last Sunday in October when they set the CROATIA EXPRESS 9 days p. 38 located in tourist areas. clock back one hour. DALMATIAN SUNSHINE 9 days p. 40 Electricity: 220 Volts / 50 Hertz, round European type Telephone: Major cities and towns in Poland can be 2-pin plugs. Electrical equipment of 110 Volts / 60 Hertz reached directly from the United States and Canada by requires the use of an adapter or a voltage converter. dialing 0-11-48 followed by the city code and the telephone Additional group tours are added throughout the year based on demand. W can also arrange number. To connect directly from Poland with most customized tours for individuals, small family groups or special interest tours. Driving: Canadian and U.S. driver’s licenses will be European countries, USA or Canada, one has to dial “0”, Please check with us if you do not see what is on your wish list! honoured only in conjunction with an International Driver’s listen for a steady tone, then dial “0” again, followed by the License which can be purchased at your local CAA or AAA country code, area code and the number. office.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT DAY 5 KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ – KRAKOW (B, L) Morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel Hill with the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland’s monarchs and the Wawel Cathedral. Its 18 chapels are true architectural masterpieces and the giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world’s largest. Drive to Old Town with its restored Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There visit St. Mary’s Basilica to see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built before 1349, with many shopping stalls inside. After lunch drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Return to Krakow for overnight.

Starting dates in Warsaw: May 16, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, Aug 8 & 22, Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 The Magic of Poland 2015 7 Days / 6 Nights Coach Tour Dunajec River Lajkonik in Krakow Warsaw - Czestochowa - Zakopane DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome dinner) places in all of Poland, owing to its picturesque location. Once, a Auschwitz - Wieliczka - Krakow Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist’s DAY 6 KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – KRAKOW (B, D) city. The afternoon is free. At 6:00PM, meet your guide and the retreat at the beginning of the 20th century. Morning at leisure. Afternoon coffee and cake at the famous TOUR ONLY PACKAGE PRICE rest of the group in the hotel lobby. Drive along the beautifully Krakow café and then we drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine to CAD $1,469 per person in double room DAY 4 ZAKOPANE – KRAKOW (B, D) see extraordinary underground chambers, grottoes, and chapels renovated Royal Route with its historical monuments and CAD $1,870 per person in single room residences. Stop at Castle Square for a short walk through Old Morning sightseeing of Zakopane, whose wooden architecture carved from salt. Dinner with a folkloric show will be served at blends with the natural landscapes. Admire the breathtaking Town, and then join us for welcome dinner at a local restaurant. a local restaurant in Wieliczka, before we drive back to Krakow. INCLUDED SERVICES Your meal will include typical Polish dishes and famous Polish views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and ӹ vodka, “Zubrowka”. shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) ӹ Airport arrival transfer in Warsaw in the local shops. This afternoon we leave Zakopane and take a ӹӹ Departure transfer in Krakow DAY 2 WARSAW (B, L) spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River in Pieniny National ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance Morning a half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town with the Park (weather permitting) and later continue to Krakow. Dinner ӹӹ English speaking local guides impressive Royal Castle. Here the Constitution of May 3rd was at a local restaurant in Krakow’s Old Town Market Square. ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus proclaimed in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US (depending on the group size) Constitution, in the world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: and the largest and most impressive of all the castle’s chambers, B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner the Ballroom. After lunch at a restaurant in Old Town, we continue ӹӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Warsaw café our tour with a drive to the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto. ӹӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Krakow cafe During your tour of Warsaw we invite you to the famous Warsaw ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary chocolate factory “Wedel” to taste the delicious hot chocolate. ӹӹ Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine This evening you will take an unforgettable musical journey ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels through the world famous compositions of our greatest composer, (one piece per person) Frederic Chopin, at a piano recital. A glass of sparkling wine will ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes be served during intermission. YOUR HOTELS DAY 3 WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – ZAKOPANE (B, L) ӹӹ 2 nights at Warsaw Novotel Centrum or similar After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane – one of the most ӹ Old Village Home ӹ 1 night at Zakopane Mercure Kasprowy or similar popular resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, we stop in ӹӹ 3 nights at Novotel Krakow City West or similar Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon. Evening arrival in GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. It DAY 7 KRAKOW (B) is the most popular resort in Poland and one of the most beautiful Krakow After breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of tour THE MAGIC OF POLAND

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DAY 8 TORUN – GDANSK (B, L) In the morning, we see the highlights of Torun. It is the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and considered one of the most magnificent historic cities of Poland. Its Old Town has been included in UNESCO’s list for its impressive 13th century Town Hall and historic streets preserving Torun’s past glory. A visit to the Copernicus Museum is included. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive to Gdansk. Upon arrival, a stroll in the Old Town.

DAY 9 GDANSK – MALBORK – GDANSK (B, L) Today, we tour Gdansk in-depth. Highlights include: the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city’s former fortifications and one of its main gates, the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the 15th century Gothic defense walls, the Golden Gate, Long Market - a magnificent street, with grand mansions decorated with late Renaissance and Baroque facades, the Main Town and the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings, St. Mary’s Basilica and finally Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques. We continue to Malbork for lunch and tour of the Teutonic Knights Castle which is the largest brick building in Europe. After return to Gdansk the Treasures of Poland Starting dates in Warsaw: Morskie Oko Lake, Zakopane balance of the day is free to shop for Baltic arts and crafts such 11 Days / 10 Nights Coach Tour Courtesy of Fotopolska as unique amber jewelry and trinkets or to relax. May 16, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, DAY 10 GDANSK – GDYNIA – SOPOT – OLIWA – WARSAW Aug 8 & 22, Sep 5 & 19, Oct 3 (B, L, D) DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome dinner) This afternoon we leave Zakopane and take a spectacular rafting 2015 After breakfast we drive to Gdynia, youngest of the tri-city After arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel located in the trip on the Dunajec River (weather permitting) and later continue complex, which also includes Sopot the famous and fashionable heart of the city. The afternoon is free. At 6:00 PM, meet your to Krakow. Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant in Warsaw - Czestochowa - Zakopane seaside resort. Here you will see the oldest and longest wooden guide and the rest of the group in the hotel lobby. Drive along Krakow’s Old Town Market Square. Krakow - Auschwitz - Wieliczka the Royal Route with its historical monuments and residences. pier in Europe. We will also visit Oliwa Cathedral famous for Stop at Castle Square for a short walk through Old Town, and DAY 5 KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ – KRAKOW (B, L) one-of-a-kind pipe organ, to enjoy a concert. Lunch at a local Lowicz - Torun - Gdansk then join us for welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Your meal Morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel, the Royal Castle restaurant. In the afternoon we drive to Warsaw. Farewell dinner Malbork - Warsaw will include typical Polish dishes and famous Polish vodka, and Wawel Cathedral. This is the place where Polish kings and overnight in Warsaw. were crowned and buried. Drive to Old Town with its restored TOUR ONLY PACKAGE PRICE “Zubrowka”. DAY 11 WARSAW (B) Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There we visit After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. CAD $2,279 per person in double room DAY 2 WARSAW (B, L) St. Mary’s Basilica and see spectacular wooden altar by Wit This morning, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. A Stwosz. In the middle of the square is the Cloth Hall originally CAD $2,894 per person in single room half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town with the impressive built in XIV century, with many shopping stalls inside. After lunch, INCLUDED SERVICES Royal Castle. After lunch served at a local restaurant in Old Town, drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau to visit the Martyrdom Museum ӹӹ Airport transfers in Warsaw we a drive to the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto. During your of the former Nazi concentration camp. Return to Krakow for ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance tour of Warsaw we invite you to the famous Warsaw chocolate overnight. ӹӹ English speaking local guides factory “Wedel” to taste the delicious hot chocolate. This evening ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus enjoy a piano concert featuring world famous compositions of DAY 6 KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – KRAKOW (B, D) (depending on the group size) our greatest composer, Frederic Chopin. During intermission a Morning at leisure. Afternoon coffee and cake at the famous ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: glass of sparkling wine will be served. Krakow café and then we drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, with extraordinary underground chambers, grottoes, and chapels B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner ӹ DAY 3 WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – ZAKOPANE (B, L) carved from salt. Dinner with a folkloric show at a local restaurant, ӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Warsaw café ӹ After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane – one of the most then we return to Krakow for overnight. ӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Krakow cafe popular resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, we stop in ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black DAY 7 KRAKOW – LOWICZ – TORUN (B, L) ӹӹ Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon. Lunch will be served After breakfast, we leave for Torun. On the way, we will stop ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person) a local restaurant in Czestochowa. In the evening we arrive in in Lowicz, a typical Mazovian town famous for folk art: colorful ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. costumes and beautiful paper cut-outs. You will be invited for a YOUR HOTELS home-hosted lunch by a local family, whose charming cottage DAY 4 ZAKOPANE – KRAKOW (B, D) is located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. You will be ӹӹ 3 nights at Warsaw Novotel Centrum or similar Morning sightseeing tour of Zakopane, where wooden architecture welcomed in a typical Polish way, with bread & salt. We continue ӹӹ 1 night at Zakopane Mercure Kasprowy or similar blends with the natural landscapes. Admire the breathtaking to Torun, where the balance of the day is at leisure. ӹӹ 3 nights at Novotel Krakow City West or similar views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and ӹӹ 1 night at Torun Mercure Centrum or similar shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) ӹӹ 2 nights at Gdansk Mercure Old Town or similar Torun in the local shops. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED TREASURES OF POLAND

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DAY 6 KRAKOW (B, D) Morning sightseeing tour includes Wawel Hill with the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland’s monarchs and Wawel Cathedral where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Short break for coffee and cake at a famous Krakow café and then visit the historic Old Town, on the UNESCO Heritage List since 1978 with its restored Main Square. Stop at St. Mary’s Basilica to see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz and then Cloth Hall originally built in XIV century, with many shopping stalls inside. The afternoon is at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant in Old Town.

DAY 7 KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ – WADOWICE – KRAKOW (B, L) After breakfast, we drive to the site of the former Nazi Concentration Camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous “death factory” during World War II. Today, a Museum, on the UNESCO List since 1979, is a silent witness to human tragedy. In the afternoon, we return to Krakow via Wadowice, the birth place of John Paul II. We will see there the house where He was born and grew up and the Basilica of Wadowice, where He was baptized. Return to Krakow, rest of the day is at your leisure. Southern Poland Adventure Starting dates in Warsaw: 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour Main Square in Krakow May 23, June 13, July 18, August 15, September 12 DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome dinner) DAY 4 ZAKOPANE (B, D) 2015 Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to your hotel located in the heart Morning sightseeing tour of Zakopane that will include the of the city. The afternoon is free. At 6:00PM, meet your guide and Jaszczurowka Chapel, a great example of the wooden Warsaw - Czestochowa - Zakopane the rest of the group in the hotel lobby. Drive along the beautifully architecture in Zakopane, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of renovated Royal Route with its historical monuments and Fatima at Krzeptowki, which was built by the people of Zakopane Krakow - Auschwitz - Wadowice residences. Stop at Castle Square for a short walk through Old to thank the Lady of Fatima for saving Pope John Paul II after an Wieliczka - Lowicz - Warsaw Town, and then join us for welcome dinner at a local restaurant. attempt on His life. Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras Your meal will include typical Polish dishes and famous Polish from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and shop for souvenirs of TOUR ONLY PACKAGE PRICE vodka, “Zubrowka”. arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the local shops. CAD $1,859 per person in double room Dinner tonight at a typical Highlanders’ inn with a folkloric show. DAY 2 WARSAW (B, L) CAD $2,427 per person in single room Morning sightseeing tour includes Old Town with the impressive INCLUDED SERVICES Royal Castle. Here the Constitution of May 3rd was proclaimed ӹӹ Airport transfers in Warsaw in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US Constitution, ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance in the world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms and see the ӹӹ English speaking local guides Canaletto Room with 23 of his paintings, the Throne Room, the ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus magnificent Knight’s Hall, the Marble Room with its 22 portraits (depending on the group size) of Polish kings and the largest and most impressive of all the ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: castle’s chambers, the Ballroom. After lunch served at a local Wieliczka B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner restaurant in Old Town, we continue our tour with a drive to the ӹӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Warsaw café area of the former Warsaw Ghetto. During your tour of Warsaw DAY 8 KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – LOWICZ – WARSAW (B, D) ӹӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Krakow cafe we invite you to the famous Warsaw chocolate factory “Wedel” This morning we drive to Wieliczka to see the underground world ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary to taste the delicious hot chocolate. This evening a piano recital of the oldest salt mine in Europe and on the UNESCO List since ӹӹ Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine featuring famous compositions of Chopin. A glass of sparkling 1978. Admire the salt chambers, monuments all carved in salt ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels wine will be served during intermission. by many generation of Polish miners. After lunch on your own, we depart for Warsaw. On the way, we will stop in Lowicz, a (one piece per person) ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes DAY 3 WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – ZAKOPANE (B, L) Zakopane typical Mazovian town famous for folk art, especially colorful After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane – one of the most popular costumes and beautiful paper cut-outs. You will be invited for a YOUR HOTELS resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, we stop in Czestochowa home-hosted dinner by a local family, whose charming cottage is DAY 5 ZAKOPANE – KRAKOW (B, L) ӹӹ 3 nights at Warsaw Sofitel Victoria or similar to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. After dinner, we After breakfast we depart Zakopane spend and take a spectacular ӹӹ 2 nights at Zakopane Grand Nosalowy Dwór Shrine with its miraculous icon. Lunch at a local restaurant in continue your drive to Warsaw for overnight. rafting trip on the Dunajec River, followed by lunch at a local or similar Czestochowa. Evening arrival in Zakopane beautifully situated restaurant. In the afternoon continue our drive to Krakow. Rest ӹӹ 3 nights at Krakow Golden Tulip or similar at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. of day at leisure. DAY 9 WARSAW (B) After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED SOUTHERN POLAND ADVENTURE

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DAY 8 WROCLAW – RYDZYNA (B, D) After breakfast, we visit Panorama Raclawicka - a single painting arranged along the interior walls of a rotunda as one unbroken circle. The picture represents the battle of Raclawice, fought in 1794 between the Polish insurrectionist army led by Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and Russian troops. From here, we drive to Rydzyna and stay overnight in the local Castle and enjoy dinner in the castle’s restaurant.

DAY 9 RYDZYNA – POZNAN – TORUN (B, L) Today, we leave for Torun with a brief stop for sightseeing tour in the historic city of Poznan. The first settlement here can be traced back to the early 9th century. The first ruler of Poland, Mieszko I founded his church right here. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to Torun.

DAY 10 TORUN – GDANSK (B, L) In the morning, a tour of Torun, the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and one of the most magnificent historic cities of Poland. Its Old Town has been included in the UNESCO’s list. Lunch at a local restaurant in Torun. Afternoon, drive to Gdansk where we will get acquainted with the city on a brief walk through The Many Faces of Poland its Old Town. Starting dates in Warsaw: 14 Days / 13 Nights Coach Tour Love Bridge in Wroclaw DAY 11 GDANSK – GDYNIA – SOPOT (B, L) August 15, September 12, 2015 Today, we tour Gdansk in depth. Highlights include the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city’s former fortifications and one of its Warsaw - Czestochowa - Auschwitz DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome dinner) altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built main gates, the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the Krakow - Wieliczka - Zakopane Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the in XIV century, with many shopping stalls inside. The afternoon 15th century Gothic defense walls, Long Market - a magnificent city. The afternoon is free. At 6:00 PM, meet your guide and the is at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant in Old Town. street, with grand mansions. Next, we come upon the Main Town Wadowice - Wroclaw - Rydzyna rest of the group in the hotel lobby. Drive along the beautiful DAY 5 KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – ZAKOPANE (B, L) and the Artus Court, St. Mary’s Basilica and finally Mariacka Poznan - Torun - Gdansk - Malbork Royal Route with its historical monuments and residences. Stop Street. From here we drive to Gdynia, youngest of the tri-city at Castle Square for a short walk through Old Town, and then join After breakfast, we drive to Zakopane, a resort beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, a great area for walking and complex, which also includes Sopot. We visit Oliwa Cathedral Olsztyn - Lowicz - Warsaw us for welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Your meal will include famous for its one-of-a-kind pipe organ, to enjoy a concert. After typical Polish dishes and famous Polish vodka, “Zubrowka”. hiking and shopping for local folk art. On the way, we stop at the TOUR ONLY PACKAGE PRICE Wieliczka Salt Mine for a tour of its chapels, grottoes, lakes and lunch at a local restaurant, we continue our drive to Sopot, the famous and fashionable seaside resort where you can see the CAD $2,799 per person in double room DAY 2 WARSAW (B, L) magnificent cathedral, all carved from rock salt. After lunch at a CAD $3,544 per person in single room Morning sightseeing tour includes Old Town with the impressive local restaurant in Wieliczka, we drive to Zakopane for overnight oldest and longest wooden pier in Europe. Return to Gdansk and Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. After lunch in the Old stay. enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. INCLUDED SERVICES Town we continue our tour with a drive to the area of the former ӹӹ Airport transfers in Warsaw DAY 6 ZAKOPANE (B, D) DAY 12 GDANSK – MALBORK – OLSZTYN (B, L, D) Warsaw Ghetto. During your tour of Warsaw we invite you to the ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance In the morning, you will have a sightseeing tour of Zakopane, After breakfast, we leave Gdansk. Our first stop is at the Teutonic famous Warsaw chocolate factory “Wedel” to taste the delicious ӹӹ English speaking local guides whose wooden architecture blends with the natural landscapes. Knights Castle in Malbork, the largest brick building in Europe. hot chocolate. This evening you will take an unforgettable ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus You will visit the Jaszczurowka Chapel and the Sanctuary of Lunch at a local restaurant and then we continue to Olsztyn, a musical journey through the world famous compositions of our (depending on the group size) Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki. A cable car ride to the top of town located in a region of lakes and forests. In the evening, greatest composer, Frederic Chopin, in a piano recital. A glass of ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: Gubalowka hill offers a breathtaking view. Free time to shop for take part in an open-air picnic with folkloric entertainment in sparkling wine will be served during intermission. B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the local shops. Gietrzwlad. ӹӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Warsaw café DAY 3 WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – AUSCHWITZ – KRAKOW Specialties to look for here include: woollen sweaters, sheepskin DAY 13 OLSZTYN – OLSZTYNEK – LOWICZ – WARSAW ӹӹ Cake & coffee/tea at famous Krakow café (B, L) jackets, wooden crafts, as well as the local cheese. Dinner (B, D) ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary The road to Krakow, Poland’s unique, medieval, open-air tonight at a typical Highlanders’ Inn with a folkloric show. After breakfast we visit the Ethnographic Park in Olsztynek, one ӹӹ Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine museum, leads us past Czestochowa, the site of Jasna Gora of the oldest open-air museums in Europe. In the afternoon, ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person) and the Black Madonna, venerated as Poland’s holiest icon. DAY 7 ZAKOPANE – WADOWICE – WROCLAW (B, L) Today we depart for western Poland and the historic city of as we continue our drive to Warsaw, we will stop in Lowicz, a ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Lunch at a local restaurant. En route to Krakow, we also stop at typical Mazovian town famous for folk art. You will be invited for Auschwitz, site of the Nazi concentration camp, where millions Wroclaw. Known as “Venice of the North”, it is one of the YOUR HOTELS oldest cities in Poland, capital of Lower Silesia, with a beautiful a home-hosted dinner by a local family, whose charming cottage lost their lives during the Holocaust. ӹ location along the Odra River. En route, we stop in Wadowice, is located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. After dinner, ӹ 3 nights at Warsaw Mercure Centrum or similar ӹ DAY 4 KRAKOW (B, D) the birthplace of John Paul II. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to Warsaw for overnight. ӹ 2 nights at Novotel Krakow City West or similar ӹ Morning sightseeing features Wawel Hill, the Royal Castle and we will see the house where He was born and grew up. In the ӹ 2 nights at Zakopane Mercure Kasprowy or similar DAY 14 WARSAW (B) ӹ the Cathedral where Polish kings were crowned and buried. A Basilica of Wadowice you can still see the special plaque that ӹ 1 night at Wroclaw Mercure Centrum or similar After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. ӹ short break for coffee and cake at the famous Krakow café and commemorates the place where future Pope John Paul II, was ӹ 1 night at Rydzyna Castle or similar ӹ then we visit the Old Town with its renewed Main Square. There, baptized. Lunch at a local restaurant and then we continue to ӹ 1 night at Mercure Torun Centrum or similar ӹӹ 2 nights at Novotel Gdansk Centrum or similar you stop at St. Mary’s Basilica to see the magnificent wooden Wroclaw. 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menu with delicious cheese cake but also the interiors of the restaurant decorated with folk elements.

DAY 5 KRAKOW (B, D) Walk through Kazimierz, a former Jewish district town with its New Tour, Boutique Hotels, own Market Square, Town Hall and thriving culture. Watch a Unique Museums, Music Festivals short movie about Kazimierz district in the of Center for Jewish Culture. See a magnificent Gothic Old Synagogue and the Remuh Synagogue with adjoining Renaissance cemetery. Visit the newest, renovated Tempel Synagogue built for progressive Jews, decorated with stuccoes, paintings and stained glass. Visit to Oscar Schindler Factory with the main exhibition “Krakow Under Nazi Occupation, 1939-1945”. Key phases of the period come in for special attention to the creation and liquidation of the Jewish Ghetto. Dinner and klezmer music concert in the “Klezmer-Hois” restaurant – famous for its founder, the last klezmer of Poland, Leopold Kozlowski, the musician, a former music director of the Yiddish Theater in Warsaw.

DAY 6 KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - AUSCHWITZ - WROCLAW (B, L) Today we depart for western Poland and the historic city of Wroclaw. Known as “Venice of the North”, it is one of the oldest Exclusive Small Group Journey cities in Poland, capital of Lower Silesia, with a beautiful location Starting dates in Warsaw: along the Odra River. Drive to Wieliczka to visit the underground 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour Warsaw, Old Town world of the oldest salt mine in Europe and the UNESCO April 4, June 27, August 22, treasure site and the world class tourist attraction including September 5, October 10, 2015 the exceptional in its beauty and rich interior decoration, the DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome dinner) DAY 3 WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – KRAKOW (B, L) Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the Morning tour of the Jewish sites of Warsaw including the site Blessed Kinga Chapel. Lunch at the local wooden-inn where Warsaw - Czestochowa - Krakow city. In the afternoon meet your guide and the rest of the group in of the bunker on Mila Street, the place where the chief staff you till taste one of the most famous Polish dish: pierogi, a kind Wieliczka - Auschwitz - Wroclaw the hotel’s lobby. Drive along the Royal Route with its historical of the Jewish Combat Organization committed suicide, the of dumplings with different stuffing: cabbage and mushrooms, monuments and residences. Stop at Castle Square for a short monumental memorial of the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto meat, white cheese or seasonal fruit. On the way to Wroclaw you Swidnica - Lowicz - Warsaw walk through Old Town, and then join us for welcome dinner at and the Umschlagplatz. Visit to one of the newest and most will also see the largest death “factory” in the history of humanity, TOUR ONLY PACKAGE PRICE Auschwitz-Bireknau. All over the world, it has become a symbol a local restaurant. Your meal will include typical Polish dishes important museums of Warsaw, the Museum of the History of CAD $2,999 per person in double room including “Zygmuntówka” cream cake that have become the Polish Jews. There are documentary movies, temporary exhibits, of terror, genocide, and the Holocaust. CAD $3,699 per person in single room sweet symbols of Warsaw. platforms for discussion, workshops, performances, concerts DAY 7 SWIDNICA – VINEYARD ‘ADORIA’ - WROCLAW (B, D) and lectures. Departure for Krakow with light lunch en route. INCLUDED SERVICES DAY 2 WARSAW (B, L) Morning walk through the heart of Wroclaw, the Market Square Stop in Czestochowa, the site of Jasna Gora and the Black ӹ This morning, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. A with the beautiful buildings and the Town Hall, that is recognized ӹ Airport transfers Madonna, venerated as Poland’s holiest icon. You will also visit ӹ half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town, beautifully rebuilt as gem of Gothic-Renaissance urban architecture. Afternoon ӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance the Treasury Room with impressive collection of precious gift ӹ after World War II, with the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the drive to Swidnica – Church of Peace – UNESCO Site - the ӹ English speaking local guides given to the Jasna Gora Monastery including those from Saint largest timber-framed religious building in Europe, was built in ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus kings of Poland. Admire some of its 300 rooms and see there John Paul II or former President of Poland, Lech Walesa. Arrival Canaletto Room with 23 of his paintings, the Throne Room, the the former Silesia in the mid-17th century, amid the religious strife (depending on the group size) in Krakow and short orientation walk through the charming that followed the Peace of Westphalia. On the way to Swidnica, ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: magnificent Knight’s Hall with six large paintings by Marcello Krakow Old Town with welcome drink on the terrace of the most Bacciarelli, the Marble room with its 22 portraits of Polish kings a short break at the Vineyard Adoria for a wine degustation and B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner famous, historical building of Krakow, the Cloth Hall beautifully ӹ and the largest and most impressive of all the castle’s chambers, dinner to be served in the beautiful interiors of the Renaissance ӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary overlooking the illuminated Market Square. ӹ the Ballroom. Lunch at Delicia Polska restaurant located in the Topacz Castle. ӹ Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels historical building of Polonia House. It is here, in 1925, where DAY 4 KRAKOW (B, D) DAY 8 LOWICZ - NIEBOROW - WARSZAWA (B, L) Madame Curie-Sklodowska met with professors of physics and The morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel, the Royal (one piece per person) Departure back to Warsaw. En route you will be invited for a ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes chemistry for tea and cake. While being in Warsaw you cannot Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland’s monarchs. Its home-hosted late lunch by a local family, whose charming forget that this is also the city of the greatest Polish composer, stately halls and exquisite chambers are filled with priceless art, cottage is located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. You will YOUR HOTELS Frederic Chopin who gave in Warsaw his first concerts and where valuable period furniture and rare ancient objects. The collection be welcomed in a typical Polish way, with bread & salt. Continue ӹӹ 3 nights at Warsaw Polonia Palace or similar in the Church of the Holy Cross you can see the special plaque of monumental 16th century tapestries is matchless. Stop in to Nieborow to see the former residence of the aristocratic family ӹӹ 3 nights at Krakow Metropolitan or similar where is placed the urn with his heart. Visit the Chopin Museum the Wawel Royal Cathedral, site of Karol Wojtyła – Saint John of Radziwill. Enjoy your farewell Chopin piano concert which will ӹӹ 2 nights at Wroclaw The Granary La Suite or similar with several exhibition devoted to the different parts of Chopin’s Paul II, ordination as Bishop of Krakow. Drive to Old Town with take you on a journey though the world famous compositions of Special highlights of this tour - music concerts: life, to start with the birthplace, Zelazowa Wola, through Warsaw its renewed Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. Frederic Chopin. A glass of sparkling wine will be offered during and Paris where he lived and worked till the very end of this short There, you will stop at St. Mary’s Basilica to see the magnificent a short interval between the two parts of the concert. April - Easter Beethoven Festival in Warsaw life. Between many memorabilia, the most precious one - last wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth June - Mozart Festival in Warsaw piano on which Frederik Chopin composed during the last two Hall built in XIV century with many shopping stalls inside. The DAY 9 WARSAW (B) August - Chopin and His Europe Festival in Warsaw years of his life. afternoon at leisure. Tonight’s dinner will be served at “Wesele” After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the airport for the September - Wratislavia Cantans Festival in Wroclaw restaurant beautifully overlooking the illuminated Old Town return flight home. October - International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition Market Square. 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Day 6 RIGA (B, D) After breakfast a city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St. Jacob’s Church, St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Following the visit of the famous market halls of Riga. A visit to the famous Magic bar where you will experience a presentation of the preparation and tasting of Riga Black Balsam in the secret alchemical laboratory of A. Kunze. Afternoon excursion to Jurmala, an elegant seaside resort town on the Latvian “Riviera”. Return to Riga for dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Riga.

Tallinn Old Town Day 7 RIGA - SIGULDA – PÄRNU - TALLINN (B, L) Courtesy of Estonia Tourist Board Amber Road 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour Morning departure for Tallinn. Stopover in Sigulda - often called Starting dates in Vilnius: Photo: Kaupo Kalda the Latvian Switzerland, located about 50 km from Riga on the Gauja River valley. Experience a genuine whiff of the Middle May 14, 21, August 27, September 3, 2015 Day 1 VILNIUS (Welcome meeting) via Panemuniai Regional Park, on the banks of the Nemunas Ages, a time of romantic legends, castles and heroic figures, Arrive Vilnius and transfer to your hotel. 7:00 p.m. Welcome river, noted for its natural picturesque valley adorned with visit the ruins of the 13th century Crusader Castle, and the 19th Vilnius - Trakai - Kaunas - Nemunas meeting at the hotel. Overnight in Vilnius. castles. Short stop at Nemunas Delta Regional Park for visiting century Kropotkin’s Palace in the outskirts of Sigulda. A short of Vente Horn, which is known as a rest place for many birds Delta - Klaipeda - Curonian Spit drive down into the river valley, enjoying the landscape and the Day 2 VILNIUS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS (B, D + Tasting) during their migrations. One of the first bird ringing stations in walk to the 13th century Turaida Castle. A chance to view the National Park - Nida - Karkle Morning city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 Europe is still operating in Vente. A further drive via Šilute to “Garden of Gods” from the 30-meter high fortification tower and years. The tour includes: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas Klaipeda. Overnight in Klaipeda. Dargaiciai Village - “Hill of Crosses” Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and Bell visit the local history museum. Rural lunch at a farm in the village tower, Bernadine Garden, St. Ann and Bernardines’ Church, Day 4 KLAIPEDA - CURONIAN SPIT NATIONAL PARK - KLAIPEDA Zipari. On the way to Tallinn a short stop in Pärnu, Estonia’s Riga - Sigulda - Pärnu - Tallinn “Summer Capital”. This little town has been known as a summer Amber gallery-museum with tasting of Amber Vodka, Užupis (B, D + Tasting) LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE -one of the oldest districts of Vilnius, mentioned in the historical After breakfast a city tour of Klaipeda, the main seaport of health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. sources as far back as the 16th century, nowadays the artists’ Lithuania, including Theatre Square and the Old Town. Ferry trip Continue to Tallinn for overnight. CAD $1,799 per person in double room “republic”, which has its own constitution, national anthem, to Curonian Spit National Park, the most valuable nature reserve CAD $2,399 per person in single room calendar and map, short photo stop on the street Subaciaus to in Lithuania. These are the highest dunes in Northern Europe, THIS TOUR IS GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM 8 PARTICIPANTS enjoy the view of the old town from the observation deck, the included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. Arrival Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian in Juodkrante. Visit the Hill of Witches that houses a hundred INCLUDED SERVICES Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along a forest University (founded in 1579) with St. John’s Church. Afternoon path. Continue to Nida with short stops at a cormorant and ӹӹ Airport transfers in Vilnius and Tallinn trip to Trakai, the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. heron colony and at “Dead” sand dunes. Lunch break. Tasting ӹӹ English speaking tour escort Tasting of Kibinai, the traditional dish of the cuisine of the national of smoked fish with a glass of Lithuanian beer at the tavern on ӹӹ Transportation by air-conditioned coach/minivan minority Karaites, who were settled in the area of Trakai in the the lagoon. The tour of Nida resort, including the Fisherman’s (depending on the group size) 14th century by the Grand Duke Vytautas. The cultural influence House, famous German writer Thomas Mann’s Museum, Amber Baltic Amber ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: of the Karaites can be observed in the city to this day. Visit the Gallery, old ethnographic cemetery, neo-Gothic church and a B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner 14th century Trakai “Island Castle”. Return to Vilnius for dinner walk along impressive sand dunes. Return to Klaipeda. In the ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary Day 8 TALLINN (B, D) at a local Lithuanian restaurant “Lokys” or similar. Overnight in evening dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Klaipeda. ӹӹ Tasting of Kibinai in Trakai 9:00 a.m. a city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn Vilnius. ӹӹ Tasting of smoked fish with a glass of Lithuanian Day 5 KLAIPEDA - KARKLE - DARGAICIAI - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic beer at the tavern on the lagoon in Nida Day 3 VILNIUS - KAUNAS - NEMUNAS DELTA - KLAIPEDA (B, L) HILL OF CROSSES – RIGA (B + Tasting ) countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the ӹӹ Tasting of local food in the village of Dargaiciai After breakfast depart for Klaipeda. The first stop in Kaunas – Morning departure to Riga, the capital of Latvia. The first Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral ӹӹ Tasting of Riga Black Balsam in Riga the former temporary capital of Lithuania. City tour of Kaunas- stop is Karkle, where you will learn about the formation and of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th YOUR HOTELS the second largest city of Lithuania - includes ruins of the the properties of amber and have a look at a unique amber century), St. Catherine’s Passage, where artists of St. Catherine castle, Town Hall Square with its impressive monuments, visit to collection. Continue towards Siauliai. On the way a stop in the guild present their work, St. Olaf’s Church. Afternoon excursion ӹӹ 2 nights at Vilnius Hotel Neringa or similar Cathedral. Enjoy a typical Lithuanian lunch: Cold beetroot soup, ethnographic village Dargaiciai for a short tour and tasting of to Kadriorg Park and visit of the Kadriorg Palace. Dinner at a ӹӹ 2 nights at Klaipeda Hotel Amberton or similar which is made from beetroot, kefir, greens and eggs, “Cepelinai” local food. The next stop is at the Hill of Crosses, an unforgettable local restaurant. Overnight in Tallinn. ӹӹ 2 nights at Riga Radisson Blu Latvija or similar (large potato dumplings made from boiled and grated potatoes place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Arrival in ӹӹ 2 nights at Tallinn Radisson Blu Olympia or similar Day 9 TALLINN (B) stuffed with minced meat), apple pie, “Gira” (bread drink) and Riga for overnight. After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED AMBER ROAD “Trejos devynerios” (burned herb brandy). Continue to Klaipeda

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seaside resort town on the Latvian “Riviera”. Dinner at a local restaurant in Riga. Overnight in Riga.

Day 5 RIGA - SIGULDA - PÄRNU - TALLINN (B) After breakfast departure for Tallinn. Stopover in Sigulda- often called the Latvian Switzerland, located about 50 km from Riga on the Gauja River valley. Experience a genuine whiff of the Middle Ages, a time of romantic legends, castles and heroic figures, A short drive down into the river valley, enjoying the landscape and the walk to the 13th century Turaida Castle. A chance to view ‘the garden of Gods’ from the 30- meter high fortification tower and visit the local history museum. Continue to Tallinn with a stop in Pärnu, Estonian “Summer 7 Days / 6 Nights Coach Tour Juodraknte - Vilnius Capital”. This little Baltic Capitals Photo: Laimonas Ciūnys town has been known as a summer health Day 1 VILNIUS (Welcome meeting) Day 3 VILNIUS - MANOR PAKRUOJIS - “HILL OF CROSSES” resort since the first Arrive Vilnius and transfer to the hotel. 7:00 p.m. welcome RUNDALE - RIGA (B, tasting) spa opened here in Starting dates in Vilnius: meeting at the hotel with tour guide. Overnight in Vilnius. After breakfast departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia. the 1830s. Arrival in On the way a short rest break at Manor Pakruojis. Tasting of Tallinn for overnight. May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, Day 2 VILNIUS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS (B, D) Lithuanian specialties (black bread, Quark cheese, sausage, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 Morning city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 Day 6 TALLINN (B, D) ham, honey) in the local pub). Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km 2015 years. The tour includes: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas from Šiauliai), an unforgettable place with thousands of crosses Morning city tour of Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and Bell Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Gothic on two small hills. Next stop is in Rundale to visit the beautiful Vilnius - Trakai - “Hill of Crosses” tower, Bernadine Garden, St. Ann and Bernardines’ Church, 18th century late baroque palace. Arrival in Riga for overnight. architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Amber gallery-museum, Užupis -one of the oldest districts of Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), Rundale - Riga - Jurmala Vilnius, mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th 16th century, nowadays the artists’ “republic”, which has its century), Town Hall Square (15th century), St. Catherine’s Sigulda - Parnu - Tallinn own constitution, Passage, where artists of St. Catherine guild present their work, Vilnius national anthem, St. Olaf’s Church. Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE calendar and map, to Kadriorg Palace. In the evening dinner at a local restaurant. CAD $1,369 per person in double room short photo stop on Overnight in Tallinn. CAD $1,799 per person in single room the street Subaciaus to throw the view of THIS TOUR IS GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS the old town from the observation deck, the INCLUDED SERVICES Gates of Dawn with ӹӹ Airport transfers in Vilnius and Tallinn a holy image of the ӹӹ Welcome coctail at hotel in Vilnius Virgin Mary, Russian ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance Orthodox Church of ӹӹ English speaking local guides the Holy Spirit, Town Riga Port ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus Hall Square and Vilnius (depending on the group size) University (founded in Day 4 RIGA (B, D) ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: 1579) with St. John’s Morning city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner Church. Afternoon trip encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along ӹӹ Tasting of Lithuanian specialties at Pakruojis Manor to Trakai (25 km from the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary Vilnius), the former Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels capital of the Grand National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau (one piece per person) Duchy of Lithuania. Buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Visit to the insular Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House castle of the 14th and the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you YOUR HOTELS century, erected on a will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque Tallinn ӹӹ 2 nights at Vilnius Novotel or similar small island in the lake Galve. Return to Vilnius. Dinner at a local streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of ӹӹ 2 nights at Riga Radisson Blu Latvija or similar restaurant. Overnight in Vilnius. St. Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St. Jacob’s ӹӹ 2 nights at Tallinn Radisson Blu Olympia or similar Day 7 TALLINN (B) Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle and finally the GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED BALTIC CAPITALS market halls of Riga. Afternoon excursion to Jurmala, an elegant After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour.

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Latvian “Riviera”. Return to Riga for dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Riga.

Day 5 RIGA - PÄRNU - TALLINN (B) Morning departure for Tallinn with a stop in Pärnu, Estonian “Summer Capital”. This little town has been known as a summer health resort since the first spa opened here in the 1830s. Continue to Tallinn for overnight.

Day 6 TALLINN (B, D) Morning city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Gothic architecture in the Baltic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), St. Catherine’s Passage, where artists of St. Catherine guild present their work, St. Olaf’s Church. Afternoon excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace. In the evening dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Tallinn.

Vilniaus Universitetas Classical Baltics 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour Photo: Laimonas Ciūnys Starting dates in Vilnius: May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, Day 1 VILNIUS (Welcome meeting) of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 Arrive Vilnius and transfer to the hotel. Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with 2015 7:00 p.m. Welcome meeting at the hotel with tour guide. St. John’s Church. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), Overnight in Vilnius. the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the Vilnius - Trakai - “Hill of Crosses” insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in Day 2 VILNIUS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS (B, D) the lake Galve. Return to Vilnius for dinner at a local restaurant. Tallinn Rundale - Riga - Pärnu - Tallinn Morning city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 Overnight in Vilnius. years. The tour includes: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas Tartu - Sigulda - Vilnius Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and Bell Day 3 VILNIUS - MANOR PAKRUOJIS - HILL OF CROSSES Day 7 TALLINN­ - TAR­TU - SIGUL­ ­DA (B) LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE tower, Bernadine Garden, St. Ann and Bernardines’ Church, RUNDALE - RIGA (B, Tasting) After breakfast de­partu­ ­re for Si­gul­da. Sto­po­ver in Tartu,­ the se­ CAD $1,659 per person in double room Amber gallery-museum, Užupis - one of the oldest districts of After breakfast departure by coach to Riga, the capital of Latvia. cond lar­gest town in Es­to­nia. Ci­ty tour of Tar­tu, inc­lu­ding Tar­tu CAD $2,249 per person in single room Vilnius, mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the On the way a short rest break at Manor Pakruojis. Tasting of Uni ­ver­si­ty, To­ome­ Hill Park with its mo­nu­ments, sculp­tu­res, brid­ THIS TOUR IS GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS Lithuanian specialties (black bread, Quark cheese, sausage, ges and ruins of got­hic Church, pa­nora­ ­mic view of the town with ham, honey) in the local pub. Stop at the Hill of Crosses (16 km Ja ­a­ni Church and Town Hall Squ­a­re. A further­ dri­ve to Si­gul­da INCLUDED SERVICES from Šiauliai), the unforgettable place with thousands of crosses (Lat ­via). Short stop in a small an­cient town of Ce­sis for a walk in ӹӹ Airport transfers in Vilnius on two small hills. A further drive to Riga. Next stop is in Rundale Castle Park. Arri­ ­val in Si­gul­da for overnight. ӹӹ Welcome cocktail at hotel in Vilnius to visit the beautiful 18th century late baroque Palace. It is a ӹӹ English and German speaking tour escort assistance splendid example of the early work of famous Italian architect Day 8 SI­GULDA­ - VILNIUS (B) ӹӹ English and German speaking local guides F.B. Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga for overnight. Morning departure from Sigulda back to Vilnius. Enroute enjoy a walk in Gau­ja Na­tio­nal Park, inc­lu­ding a vi­sit to Tu­rai­da Castle where needed ӹ Day 4 RIGA (B, D) and the ruins of the 13th cen­tu­ry Cru­sa­der Castle in Si­gul­da. ӹ Transportation by air-conditioned coach/minivan Morning city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour Continue to Vilnius. Overnight in Vilnius. (depending on the group size) encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Day 9 VILNIUS (B) B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. ӹӹ Tasting of Lithuanian specialties at Pakruojis Manor Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the This Tour is also available starting in Riga: (one piece per person) ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Vilnius Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy 2015 - May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets August 2, 9, 16, 23 YOUR HOTELS of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, 16th century, nowadays the artists’ “republic”, which has its own ӹ the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St. Jacob’s Church, or starting in Tallinn: ӹ 3 nights at Vilnius Novotel or similar constitution, national anthem, calendar and map, short photo ӹ St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga ӹ 2 nights at Riga Radisson Blu Latvija or similar stop on the street Subaciaus to throw the view of the old town 2015 - June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 ӹӹ 2 nights at Tallinn Radisson Blu Olympia or similar

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you will visit the ornithological station and the 19th century lighthouse. Arrival in Klaipeda for overnight.

Day 9 KLAIPEDA - PALANGA - KLAIPEDA (B, D) City tour of Klaipeda, the main seaport of Lithuania, includes walking in the old part of the town which is interesting for frame- built architecture, cozy closed yards, the Theatre Square with a sculpture of “Annchen von Tharau”, Old Post Office. Trip to Palanga, the biggest seaside resort of Lithuania. City tour including the visit to the Botanical Garden and Amber Museum in the Palace of Count Tyszkiewicz, with over 25000 pieces of amber and 15000 inclusions of insects on display, further walk by the Birutė Hill along the sea coast, on the sea bridge and on pedestrian Basanavičiaus street famous for its cafes and restaurants with live music. Return to Klaipeda. In the evening dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Klaipeda.

Starting dates in Vilnius: Riga - Rundal Bauska Palace June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7 Amber Coast 12 Days / 11 Nights Coach Tour Courtesy of Latvian Tourist Board 2015 Day 1 VILNIUS (Welcome meeting) Day 4 DRUSKININKAI - KAUNAS - KLAIPEDA Vilnius - Trakai - Druskininkai Arrival in Vilnius and transfer to your hotel. JUODKRANTE - NIDA (B, D) 7:00 p.m. Welcome meeting at the hotel with your tour guide. Morning departure for Nida. Stopover in Kaunas – former Kaunas - Klaipeda - Juodkrante Overnight in Vilnius. temporary capital and second largest city of Lithuania. City tour Nida - Minja - Vente - Palanga includes ruins of the castle, Town Hall Square with its impressive Klaipeda Day 2 VILNIUS - TRAKAI - VILNIUS (B, D) monuments, visit to Cathedral. Arrival in Klaipeda. Ferry trip “Hill of Crosses” - Rundale - Riga Morning city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 to the Curonian Spit. Visit the Hill of Witches which houses a LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE years. The tour includes: St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Gediminas hundred fanciful and folksy wooden sculptures scattered along Day 10 KLAIPEDA - “HILL OF CROSSES” - RUNDALE - RIGA (B) Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and Bell a forest path in Juodkrante. Arrival in Nida. Check in at hotel for After breakfast departure to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Stop CAD $1,599 per person in double room tower, Bernadine Garden, St. Ann and Bernardines’ Church, dinner and overnight in Nida. at the Hill of Crosses (16 km from Šiauliai), the unforgettable CAD $2,179 per person in single room Amber gallery-museum, Užupis - one of the oldest districts of place with thousands of crosses on two small hills. Continue to THIS TOUR IS GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS Vilnius, mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the Day 5 NIDA (B, D) Rundale to visit the beautiful 18th century late baroque Palace. It 16th century, nowadays the artists’ “republic”, which has its own Walking tour of Nida resort, including the Fisherman’s House - is a splendid example of the early work of famous Italian architect INCLUDED SERVICES constitution, national anthem, calendar and map, the Gates of museum, famous German writer Thomas Mann’s House, Amber F.B.Rastrelli. Arrival in Riga for overnight. Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, short photo stop on Gallery, old ethnographic cemetery, neo-gothic church and a ӹӹ Airport transfers in Vilnius and Riga the street Subaciaus to throw the view of the old town from the walk along impressive sand dunes. Day 11 RIGA (B) ӹӹ Welcome cocktail at hotel in Vilnius observation deck, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Overnight in Nida. Morning city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour ӹӹ English and German speaking guide escort Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along on days 2-5, 8-11 St. John’s Church. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), Day 6 & 7 NIDA (B) the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal ӹӹ Transportation by air-conditioned coach/minivan the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the Leisure time. Nida is an old fishing village on the Curonian Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National (depending on the group size) insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in Spit washed by the Baltic Sea from one side and the Curonian Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: the lake Galve. Return to Vilnius for dinner at a local restaurant. Lagoon from the other side. Today Nida is the largest settlement the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner Overnight in Vilnius. of the town of Neringa and one of the most beautiful resorts in University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary Lithuania. The ancient fishermen’s architecture is distinguished Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels Day 3 VILNIUS - DRUSKININKAI (B, D) by its originality. A variety of activities are available to choose the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets (one piece per person) After breakfast departure for Druskininkai. Stop in Grutas from such as water sports, cycling or just relaxing. Overnight in of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes village to visit an open-air exhibit of Soviet era sculptures and Nida. the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St. Jacob’s Church, YOUR HOTELS monuments. Arrival in Druskininkai, the oldest health resort in Day 8 NIDA - MINIJA - VENTE - KLAIPEDA (B, L) St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Lithuania famous for is its mineral springs. In 1794 the king of After breakfast departure by boat from Nida to the Nemunas Castle. Following the visit of the famous market halls of Riga. ӹӹ 2 nights at Vilnius Novotel or similar Poland and Lithuania announced a decree officially designating River Delta Regional Park. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Riga. ӹӹ 1 night at Europa Royale Druskininkai or similar Druskininkai as a health resort. Possibility to try various spa En route passing the Minija village called the Lithuanian Venice, ӹӹ 4 nights at Nidos Smilte in Nida or similar treatments (additional cost for treatments). Dinner and overnight where the River Minija serves as the main street. Day 12 RIGA (B) ӹӹ 2 nights at Radisson Blu Klaipeda or similar at hotel in Druskininkai. Continue by coach to Kintai where you will enjoy a typical local After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. ӹӹ 2 nights at Radisson Blu Latvija in Riga or similar

fish dish for lunch. Departure by coach to the Vente Horn where GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED AMBER COAST

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DAY 8 WARSAW (B) This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer resi- dence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, re- laxing in one of the many parks or gardens, or perhaps attend an optional late afternoon Chopin concert.

DAY 9 WARSAW - BERLIN (B, D) Heading west, stop in Poznan for an orientation tour. Then con- tinue to Berlin, today’s final destination.

DAY 10 BERLIN (B) Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through The Fiakers, Courtesy of the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater ©WienTourismus/MAXUM and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. Starting dates in Vienna: May 9, 23, June 6, 20, July 4, 18, Eastern European Panorama 13 Days / 12 Nights Coach Tour August 1, 15, September 5, 19, October 3 2015 DAY 1 ViENNA (Welcome Dinner) DAY 4 BUDAPEST (B) Vienna - Budapest - Krakow You will be transferred to your hotel. Then your time is free to In 1873, the twin cities of Buda and Pest joined with ancient Obu- relax or begin exploring. Later, meet your fellow travelers and da to form a new, unified city, Budapest. Charming and beautiful, Warsaw - Berlin - Prague your Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. the city was declared a World Heritage site in 1987. Your morn- LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE ing sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: the DAY 2 VIENNA (B) Parliament, Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s US $2,615 per person in double room On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with US $3,704 per person in single room the home of the Habsberg emperors, and view the Belvedere its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Ste- INCLUDED SERVICES city on your own. Berlin phen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s imperial past. ӹӹ Airport transfers in Vienna and Prague The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of Vienna at your DAY 5 BUDAPEST - KRAKOW (B, D) ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance own pace. The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of DAY 11 BERLIN - PRAGUE (B, D) ӹӹ English speaking local guides Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of After breakfast, continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus DAY 3 VIENNA - BUDAPEST (B, D) Poland. You’ll arrive in time for a relaxing dinner. Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwing- Journey east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue (depending on the group size) er Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest with time DAY 6 KRAKOW (B) capital of Czech Republic. to freshen up before dinner. A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, view- B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary ing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, DAY 12 PRAGUE (B) ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago, Prague today is (one piece per person) Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary’s a wonder to behold, with beautiful architecture, lush green hills, ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through and graceful bridges spanning the Vltava River. A sightseeing the shops, sample some sernik or szarlotka, or simply relax. tour starts with panoramic drive past famous Wenceslas Square, YOUR HOTELS the Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. Then, on a walking DAY 7 KRAKOW - WARSAW (B, D) tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. ӹӹ 2 nights at Vienna Hilton Stadtpark or similar This morning join a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden ӹӹ 2 nights at Budapest Radisson Blu or similar concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and ӹӹ 2 nights at Krakow Holiday Inn or similar Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Jasna walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghet- ӹӹ 2 nights at Warsaw Radisson Blu or similar Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin to, Town Hall and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest ӹӹ 2 nights at Berlin Hotel ABBA or similar Mary, popularly called the “Black Madonna.” In the late after- of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You might want to ӹӹ 2 nights at Prague Hotel Angelo noon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. attend an optional cultural performance. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED DAY 13 PRAGUE (B)

Budapest EAST EUROPEAN PANORAMA After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour.

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DAY 6 KRAKOW (B) Your sightseeing tour starts at Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town, to see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to discover more, shop, or relax over a pierogi or coffee and cake.

Starting dates in Vienna: Krakow May 9, 23, June 6, 20, The Parliament, Courtesy of DAY 7 KRAKOW - WARSAW (B,D) July 4, 18, August 1, 15, 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour ©WienTourismus/MAXUM Vienna to Warsaw This morning make a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a September 5, 19, October 3 concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Jasna 2015 DAY 1 VIENNA (Welcome Dinner) DAY 3 VIENNA - BUDAPEST (B, D) Gora Monastery, known for the picture of the “Black Madonna.” Vienna - Budapest You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Travel east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue through In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. There’s time to relax or begin exploring this imperial city before the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest with time to relax Krakow - Warsaw meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the before dinner. DAY 8 WARSAW (B) Welcome Dinner. This 700-year-old LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE DAY 4 BUDAPEST (B) capital is a symbol DAY 2 VIENNA (B) Situated on the of Polish nationhood US $1,809 per person in double room On a morning sightseeing tour, visit Hofburg Palace, once opposite banks of and the will to sur- US $2,463 per person in single room the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view Belvedere the Danube River, vive against great Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. the former cities of odds. A sightseeing INCLUDED SERVICES Stephen’s Cathedral, and other reminders of the city’s history. Buda and Pest are tour here includes ӹӹ Airport transfers in Vienna and Warsaw Your afternoon is at leisure to discover more on your own, or linked by a series of a drive along the fa- ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance perhaps enjoy a pastry. graceful bridges. Your mous Royal Route, ӹӹ English speaking local guides morning sightseeing from magnificent ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus tour includes views of Castle Square to (depending on the group size) the Parliament, Royal Lazienki Park and ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: Palace and Castle Hill Palace, the summer B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner area, Heroes’ Square, residence of the last ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary and Gellert Hill with its king of Poland. Pass ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels Citadel, plus visit the by the Palace of Sci- Warsaw (one piece per person) Fisherman’s Bastion ence and Culture ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes and Matthias Church. Budapest (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of The rest of the day is the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw YOUR HOTELS at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. Ghetto, and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old ӹӹ 2 nights at Vienna Hilton Stadtpark or similar Town, the Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest ӹӹ 2 nights at Budapest Radisson Blu or similar DAY 5 BUDAPEST - KRAKOW (B, D) of the day is free for shopping, relaxing, a stroll through the city, ӹӹ 2 nights at Krakow Holiday Inn or similar The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. ӹӹ 2 nights at Warsaw Radisson Blu or similar Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. Upon arrival in Krakow, the second largest city in DAY 9 WARSAW (B) GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED Poland, relax over dinner at your hotel. After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. Budapest VIENNA TO WARSAW

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DAY 5 KRAKOW - PRAGUE (B, D) Drive through the Polish countryside, crossing the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Continue to Prague, the Czech capital, with its lovely Baroque churches, promenades, parks, and ancient city walls.

Starting dates in Warsaw:

Prague May 12, June 2, 30, July 14, August 4, 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour DAY 6 PRAGUE (B) September 1, 15, 22, 29, October 13 Warsaw to Vienna Lazienki Palace in Warsaw Built on seven hills and both banks of the Vltava River, Prague is one of the most alluring cities in Europe. Your city tour starts 2015 with panoramic drive to see famous Wenceslas Square, Strahov DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome Dinner) DAY 3 WARSAW - KRAKOW (B, D) Stadium and Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Warsaw - Krakow You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to This morning, journey to Czestochowa, famous for the blackened Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for picture of St. Mary in the Jasna Gora Monastery, popularly called Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Prague - Vienna a Welcome Dinner. the “Black Madonna.” In the afternoon, tour solemn Auschwitz- Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II. the old quarter of Prague, viewing the Jewish Ghetto, the Town LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE DAY 2 WARSAW (B) It is now on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then on Hall and the world-famous US $1,755 per person in double room The 700-year-old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood Astronomical Clock. The to Krakow. US $2,474 per person in single room and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour rest of the day is free. here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from grand Perhaps attend an optional INCLUDED SERVICES Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence cultural performance, shop, of the last king of Poland. See the Palace of Science and Culture or just relax. ӹӹ Airport transfers in Warsaw and Vienna (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw DAY 7 PRAGUE - VIENNA (B) ӹӹ English speaking local guides Ghetto, and the Barbican. Then a walking tour shows you Old Head to Vienna, the “City of ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest Waltz.” Your time is free in (depending on the group size) of the day is free. You might want to attend an optional late Austria’s lovely capital. ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: afternoon Chopin concert. B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner DAY 8 VIENNA (B, D) ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary Start the day with a visit to ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels Hofburg Palace, then on (one piece per person) to view Belvedere Palace, ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. YOUR HOTELS Stephen’s Cathedral and Krakow ӹӹ 2 nights at Warsaw Radisson Blu or similar more. The afternoon is at ӹӹ 2 nights at Krakow Novotel Centrum or similar leisure. Tonight, gather for a DAY 4 KRAKOW (B) Vienna ӹӹ 2 nights at Prague Hotel Angelo or similar Farewell Dinner in a favorite Sightseeing starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, where you’ll see the ӹӹ 2 nights at Vienna Hilton Stadtpark or similar Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Then, on a walking restaurant. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED tour of the Old Town, visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance DAY 9 VIENNA (B) Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to shop After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. Warsaw and do more sightseeing. WARSAW TO VIENNA

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DAY 4 BERLIN (B) 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 other famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own.

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Lazienki Park in Warsaw DAY 5 BERLIN - PRAGUE (B, D) Continue your journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On an orientation tour, view the Zwinger Starting dates in Warsaw: Palace and Semper Opera House. Then it’s on to the Czech May 15, 29, June 12, 26, Warsaw, Berlin & Prague 7 Days / 6 Nights Coach Tour capital of Prague, the “City of 100 Spires.” July 10, 24, August 7, 21, September 11, 25, October 9

DAY 1 WARSAW (Welcome Dinner) “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown 2015 You are met and transferred to the hotel. There will be plenty Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Warsaw - Berlin - Prague Director. Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, going for a stroll through the city or LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. US $1,598 per person in double room DAY 3 WARSAW - BERLIN (B, D) US $2,239 per person in single room Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour of this trade center. Then on to Berlin, for dinner and a free evening. INCLUDED SERVICES ӹӹ Airport transfers in Warsaw and Prague ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance ӹӹ English speaking local guides Prague ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus (depending on the group size) DAY 6 PRAGUE (B) ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary attractive cities in Europe. Your sightseeing tour starts with ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov (one piece per person) Stadium and Castle Square. Continue with a walking tour, and ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Warsaw Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with YOUR HOTELS the Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through ӹ DAY 2 WARSAW (B) the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall ӹ 2 nights at Warsaw Radisson Blu or similar ӹ This 700-year-old capital is the symbol of the Polish nationhood and the world-famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is ӹ 2 nights at Berlin Hotel ABBA or similar ӹ and the will to survive against great odds. free. An optional cultural performance will be available. Ask your ӹ 2 nights at Prague Hotel Angelo or similar A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Tour Director for details. Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED and Palace, the summer residence of the last King of Poland. DAY 7 PRAGUE (B)

Berlin WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour.

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Prague Prague & Vienna 7 Days / 6 Nights Coach Tour

Starting dates in Prague: DAY 1 PRAGUE (Welcome Dinner) After arrival transfer to your hotel. Then your time is free. Tonight, April 24, May 8, 22, June 5, 19, gather for dinner with a folklore performance in a popular restaurant. July 3, 17, 31, August 14, DAY 2 PRAGUE (B) September 4, 18, October 2, 23, 2015 On a morning tour, cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Prague - Vienna Palace, St. George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane. The balance LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. US $1,722 per person in double room DAY 3 PRAGUE (B) US $2,521 per person in single room This morning, tour the old part of the city with the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. INCLUDED SERVICES Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your afternoon and ӹӹ Airport transfers in Prague and Vienna evening are at leisure. ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance ӹӹ English speaking local guides DAY 4 PRAGUE - VIENNA (B, D) ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the wonderful “City of Music.” (depending on the group size) Your time is free to start discovering the city and all its delights, ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: from parks to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical heurigen, or B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary DAY 5 VIENNA (B) ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the (one piece per person) seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the Belvedere ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Palace, Prater Amusement Park, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Special Features: other reminders of the city’s imperial history. After a free after- ӹӹ Dinner with folklore in Prague noon, enjoy an evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. ӹӹ Opera performance in Prague DAY 6 VIENNA (B) ӹӹ Heuringen dinner in Vienna A guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum, housing outstanding ӹӹ Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna collections of art, sculpture, armor, musical instruments, and more. YOUR HOTELS The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace. ӹӹ 3 nights at Prague Majestic Plaza or similar

DAY 7 VIENNA (B) ӹӹ 3 nights at Vienna Hilton Stadtpark or similar PRAGUE AND VIENNA After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour.

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DAY 6 VIENNA (B) Make a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum this morning. The museum houses outstanding collections of art, sculpture, coins, armor, musical instruments, and more. The balance of the day is free to enjoy Vienna at your own pace.

DAY 7 VIENNA - BUDAPEST (B) Today, journey by motor coach or first class train to Budapest. The afternoon is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip an excellent Hungarian wine, or perhaps join one of the optional excursions available.

Starting dates in Prague: April 24, May 8, 22, June 5, 19,

Prague Bridges July 3, 17, 31, August 14, photo by Lubomir Stiburek courtesy of czechtourism.com September 4, 18, October 2, 23, 2015 Prague - Vienna - Budapest Prague,Vienna & Budapest 10 Days / 9 Nights Coach Tour Budapest LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE US $2,184 per person in double room DAY 1 PRAGUE (Welcome Dinner) DAY 3 PRAGUE (B) DAY 8 BUDAPEST (B) US $3,057 per person in single room You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then your time is This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former free to begin exploring. Tonight, gather for dinner with a folklore Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. INCLUDED SERVICES cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. performance in a favorite restaurant. Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and more. Your afternoon and Your morning sightseeing tour ӹӹ Airport transfers in Prague and Budapest evening are at leisure. includes views of the decorative ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance ӹ DAY 4 PRAGUE - VIENNA (B, D) Parliament building, seat of the ӹ English speaking local guides ӹ Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” Your time National Assembly; Vaci Utca, ӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus is free to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to a pedestrian street lined with (depending on the group size) ӹ architecture to pastries. Later, enjoy dinner in typical heurigen, shops and restaurants; Heroes’ ӹ Meals as per itinerary: or wine tavern, in Grinzig, just outside of Vienna. Square with the Millennium Col- B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner umn, a 118-foot-high Corinthian ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary DAY 5 VIENNA (B) column topped with a statue of ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels On a morning sightseeing the archangel Gabriel, and the (one piece per person) tour, visit the Hofburg Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Palace, once the seat The balance of the day is at leisure. Special Features: of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view the DAY 9 BUDAPEST (B, D) ӹӹ Dinner with folklore in Prague Belvedere Palace, Prater Sightseeing this morning focuses ӹӹ Opera performance in Prague Amusement Park, the UN on the Castle Hill area. You’ll ӹӹ Heuringen dinner in Vienna Buildings, St. Stephen’s visit the 13th-century Matthias ӹӹ Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna Cathedral and other Church and the Fisherman’s ӹӹ Farewell dinner with entertainment in a typical Bastion, then see the Royal Csarda restaurant in Budapest DAY 2 PRAGUE (B) reminders of the city’s Palace. Your afternoon is free to do some last-minute shopping, Cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany imperial history. After a YOUR HOTELS free afternoon, enjoy an explore more of the city or just relax. Tonight, enjoy dinner with and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. ӹ evening concert of Strauss’ entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. ӹ 3 nights at Prague Majestic Plaza or similar George’s Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka ӹ and Mozart’s music. ӹ 3 nights at Vienna Hilton Stadtpark or similar Tower. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an DAY 10 BUDAPEST (B) ӹ ӹ 3 nights in Budapest Intercontinental Hotel PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST Vienna opera performance. After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour.

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Finally, turn inland and travel to Nova Gorica. The rest of the day is at leisure. You might want to join an optional tour to Goriska Brda with its vineyards where you can taste the local cuisine and excellent wines of the region.

DAY 4 NOVA GORICA - SOCA VALLEY - BLED (B) Drive along the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid featured in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms and stop to visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled, beautifully situated in the Alps. Your evening is at leisure to begin exploring this delightful town.

DAY 5 BLED (B) A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit imposing Bled Starting dates in Ljubljana: Slovenia Castle, perched on a cliff May 4, June 1, 15, high above the lake. The rest of the day is free, or you can take July 6, August 10, 31 an optional tour to Skofja Loka, a beautiful medieval town with a castle that rises above the confluence of the two Sora Rivers, September 14, October 5 Poljanska Sora and Selska Sora. 2015 Highlights of Slovenia 7 Days / 6 Nights Coach Tour DAY 6 BLED - BOHINJ (B, D) Ljubljana - Postojna - Piran Enjoy a full day at leisure in Bled. You can do some last-minute Ljubljana, www.slovenia.info Photo by: Dunja Wedam shopping, go for a stroll along the lakeside, or simply relax in Goriska Brda - Soca Valley your glorious Alpine setting. An optional tour to the other Alpine DAY 1 LJUBLJANA or VENICE (Welcome Dinner) DAY 2 LJUBLJANA - POSTOJNA - PIRAN (B, D) Bled - Bohinj - Ljubljana Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred Head out through the scenic countryside. Your first stop is at the LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. Tour this unique begin exploring. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for an subterranean world by miniature electric train, then continue US $1,679 per person in double room orientation meeting including a Welcome Drink. to visit Predjama Castle. This powerful Medieval stronghold US $2,098 per person in single room is perched in the middle of a cliff! Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast. INCLUDED SERVICES ӹӹ Airport transfers in Ljubljana ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance ӹӹ English speaking local guides ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus (depending on the group size) ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person) ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes

Slovenia YOUR HOTELS ӹӹ 1 night at Ljubljana Hotel Central or similar beauty, Lake Bohinj, is available. En route you will visit the Slovenia ӹӹ 1 night at Piran Hotel or similar Shepherd’s Museum and taste some of the best Slovenian ӹӹ 1 night at Nova Gorica Hotel Park / Perla or similar cheese. Tonight, celebrate a wonderfully scenic vacation with a DAY 3 PIRAN - PORTOROZ - NOVA GORICA (B) ӹӹ 3 nights at Bled Golf / Park Farewell Dinner at favorite restaurant. See the highlights of Piran this morning, then head to Portoroz, Slovenia a popular tourist resort. Next, visit the Secovlje Salt Pans. Salt- DAY 7 BOHINJ - LJUBLJANA or VENICE (B) GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA making is a unique and important part of the Slovenian economy. After breakfast transfer to Ljubljana or Venice airport. End of tour.

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DAY 6 SPLIT - TROGIR - SPLIT (B, L) Split is the handiwork of seventeen centuries of men and women building and remodeling , so that 18th century houses intersect with ancient Roman walls and fourth century chambers house twentieth century apartments. At the core of this sprawling cityscape is the palace the Emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the fourth century. Today’s lunch will be the traditional Dalmatian dish – Pašticada which we will taste at the Tragos restaurant in Trogir. The town of Trogir, a UNESCO site, has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition & rich culture influenced by the Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. Return to Split for overnight.

DAY 7 SPLIT – STON – DUBROVNIK (B, T, D) On our way to Dubrovnik we will stop in the town of Ston, where we visit the “MILOŠ” winery and taste the famous “Plavac Mali” wine, a very close relative to the Zinfandel. In this winery the traditional wine making business has been passed on for generations. Our visit includes a wine presentation on the wine- making process, a visit to the old part of the cellar, wine tasting and a short movie about Starting dates in Zagreb: Plavac Mali, Peljesac Opatija peninsula and the Milos March 21, April 18, wines. Continue to 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour Author: Hrvoje Serdar May 9, 16, June 6, Croatian Rhapsody Croatian Nat’l Tourist Board Dubrovnik for overnight. September 19, 26, October 3 DAY 8 DUBROVNIK (B) 2015 DAY 1 ZAGREB (D) DAY 3 ISTRIA EXCURSION (B, T) Completed in the thir- Arrival in Zagreb and transfer to the hotel. Welcome drink at the Today it’s time to get to know the Istrian Peninsula and visit the teen century, the old Zagreb - Opatija - Plitvice Lakes Hotel in Zagreb and the first get together of the group. Get to 2000 year old roman Colosseum located in Pula. Afterwards we city of Dubrovnik has know each other and your tour manager over a plate of Strukli, a will relax in Rovinj, perhaps the most beautiful city in Istria and remained basically un- Sibenik - Split local specialty of the Zagreb area. the inspiration of many artists. Free time in Rovinj and departure changed . Its medieval Trogir - Dubrovnik towards Livade for a sample of one the Istrian tastiest treasures, ramparts encircle the DAY 2 ZAGREB – OPATIJA (B, D) the truffle. Return to Opatija for dinner and overnight. city which pedestrians Morning walking tour of Zagreb. In the fortified, medieval Upper can enter through one INCLUDED SERVICES Town, you will see St. Mark’s church, Parliament, the government DAY 4 OPATIJA – PLITVICE LAKES (B, D) of two gates - either ӹӹ Airport transfers in Zagreb and Dubrovnik palace, and many fine old buildings. After the sightseeing The most beautiful and oldest national park in Croatia under way, they cross a stone ӹ Trogir ӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance of Zagreb we proceed to Opatija. Situated on Kvarner Bay, UNESCO protection – consisted of 16 lakes connected by bridge under the watch- ӹӹ English speaking local guides Opatija used to be the favorite spa resort of the Habsburgs and waterfalls. The park is located in Lika mountain region and ful gaze of the city’s pa- ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus European aristocracy. Dinner and overnight. visited mostly on foot – however the entrance includes a boat tron Saint Blaise (Vlaho), to find themselves joining the prome- (depending on the group size) ride across the Emerald Green Lake “Kozjak” and a train ride nade down the broad, stone-paved avenue known as Stradun. ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: back to the main entrance. The visit of the park grounds takes After the sightseeing free time to explore the city by yourself. B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner, T=tasting approx. 3 hours. Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight in ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary Plitvice area. DAY 9 DUBROVNIK (B) ӹӹ Gastronomical experiences in wineries and local After Breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. restaurants (Zigante Truffels / Bibich winery / DAY 5 PLITVICE LAKES – SIBENIK – SPLIT (B, T) restaurant and Tragos / Milos winery) LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE After breakfast we drive down from the mountain region of Lika ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels via the coast towards the city of Šibenik. The historic town of Starting CAD$ CAD$ USD$ USD$ (one piece per person) Šibenik is rich in cultural and historical monuments. The most date in per person single per person single ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes representative among them is the famous Cathedral of Šibenik Zagreb in dbl room in dbl room (St. Jacobs), one of the most original architectural projects of YOUR HOTELS the late Middle Ages. From Šibenik we continue to the Bibich Mar 21 1,479 1,789 1,359 1,649 ӹӹ 1 night at Zagreb Hotel Dubrovnik or similar Winery for a gourmet experience that is more than a simple wine Apr 18 1,699 2,019 1,569 1,859 ӹӹ 2 nights at Opatija Hotel Kvarner or similar tasting. The winery burnt to the ground during the war is now May 9 1,939 2,329 1,789 2,149 ӹӹ 1 night at Plitvice Hotel Degenija or similar producing rewarded wines and exporting 80% of their production May 16 1,939 2,329 1,789 2,149 ӹӹ 2 nights at Split Hotel President or similar to USA & Scandinavia. We will taste the dalmatian Debit white June 6 1,999 2,389 1,839 2,199 ӹӹ 2 nights at Dubrovnik Valamar Lacroma or similar wine and Cuvee of Shiraz & Merlot, accompanied with delicious Sep 19 2,099 2,579 1,939 2,379 Croatian style Tapas. Departure towards Split for overnight. Sep 26 1,939 2,249 1,789 2,069 GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED

Zagreb Oct 3 1,859 2,169 1,709 1,999 CROATIAN RHAPSODY

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DAY 5 HVAR ISLAND (B) The town of Hvar has a unique cultural and historical heritage, plus a centuries-old tradition in tourism. A morning walking tour features views of the Fortress, Franciscan Monastery and more. The afternoon is free. Kick back, relax, and enjoy this charming island, listed as one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world by Conde Nast Travel Magazine.

Starting dates in Zagreb: Hwar Island April 29, May 13, 27, June 10, 24, 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour August 26, September 9, 23, October 7 Croatia Express Zagreb, City Centre, photo by: Mario Romulić & Dražen Stojčić Board Tourist Croatian National DAY 6 HVAR - DUBROVNIK (B, D) Leave the island life behind as you return to mainland and 2015 continue to the “Pearl of Adriatic,” Dubrovnik. A drive along the DAY 1 ZAGREB (D) lower lakes, enjoying the breathtaking scenery of terraced lakes, picturesque Croatian coast reveals the world-famous natural Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met at the airport and transferred thickly wooded mountains, and lush vegetation. After your visit, beauty of the area. After dinner your time is free to discover the Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until a Welcome continue to the port city of Split. Your evening is free to begin city by night. Split - Hvar Dinner tonight. exploring on your own. DAY 7 DUBROVNIK (B) Montenegro - Dubrovnik DAY 2 ZAGREB (B) DAY 4 SPLIT (B, D) This morning, a walking tour shows you Old Dubrovnik. See the On a morning sightseeing tour, see the historic Upper Town, Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, around Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Palace, Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with US $1,820 per person in double room Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day leisure to explore the winding city streets, browse through the is at leisure to enjoy the city your way, browse through the shops, US $2,549 per person in single room shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. stroll along the coast, or simply relax. INCLUDED SERVICES DAY 3 ZAGREB - PLITVICE LAKES - SPLIT (B, D) DAY 8 DUBROVNIK - excursion to MONTENEGRO (B) ӹӹ Airport transfers in Zagreb and Dubrovnik Head to magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO Travel to the Republic of Montenegro and on to the beautiful ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance World Heritage site. Take a walking tour around several of the Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. ӹӹ English speaking local guides See the little towns of Risan and Kotor as you drive to Cetinje, ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus once the seat of Mon- (depending on the group size) tenegrin rulers. Visit ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: the Cetinje Museum, B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner dedicated to the his- ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary tory of Montenegro. ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels Then return to the (one piece per person) coast, making short ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes stops in the villages of Sveti Stefan and YOUR HOTELS Slplit Budva before return- ӹӹ 2 nights at Zagreb Westin or similar ing to Croatia and Du- ӹӹ 2 nights at Split Atrium / President or similar Cultural Heritage site. Then on to see the remnants of Split’s brovnik. Your evening ӹӹ 1 night at Hvar Amfora or similar Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s is free. Dubrovnik ӹӹ 3 nights at Dubrovnik Lacroma or similar Temple, the Peristyle and Cathedral of St. Duje. There’s some DAY 9 DUBROVNIK (B) Plitvice Lakes time free before you board the ferry and set sail to Hvar Island. After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED CROATIA EXPRESS

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Day 6 BLED (B) An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lake shore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery.

Bled Starting dates in Dubrovnik: 9 Days / 8 Nights Coach Tour April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, Dalmatian Sunshine Dubrovnik Day 7 BLED - LJUBLJANA - ZAGREB (B, D) 20, 27, July 4, 11, August 8, 15, 22, 29, Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center Day 1 DUBROVNIK (Welcome Dinner) Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air 2015 You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and is at leisure until you gather with your Tour Director and fellow its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital Dubrovnik - Split - Plitvice Lakes travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Peristyle, and the Cathedral. city. Postojna Cave - Bled - Ljubljana Day 2 DUBROVNIK (B) Day 4 DUBROVNIK - TROGIR - PLITVICE LAKES (B, D) Day 8 ZAGREB (B) Zagreb On a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik visit the Rector’s After breakfast, head This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Palace, and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza to Trogir, the center Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, LAND ONLY PACKAGE PRICE Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery of artistic activities. Parliament and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the Scholars from around US $1,928 per person in double room leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an day is free. the world gather here to US $2,591 per person in single room optional excursion to see the countryside. study and paint. Then, Day 3 DUBROVNIK - SPLIT (B, D) turn inland and travel INCLUDED SERVICES Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old to spectacular Plitvice ӹӹ Airport transfers in Dubrovnik and Zagreb fishing villages and new resorts, to the city of Split. Enjoya Lakes National Park. ӹӹ English-speaking tour escort assistance sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Have your camera ready ӹӹ English speaking local guides as you take a walking ӹӹ Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus tour around several of (depending on the group size) the lower lakes. Enjoy ӹӹ Meals as per itinerary: the breathtaking scenery B=breakfast, L=lunch, D= dinner of this natural wonder ӹӹ Sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary of 16 terraced lakes ӹӹ Luggage handling at hotels surrounded by thickly (one piece per person) wooded mountains and ӹӹ Hotel charges and taxes Plitvice Lakes lush vegetation. YOUR HOTELS Day 5 PLITVICE LAKES - OPATIJA - POSTOJNA - BLED (B, D) ӹӹ 2 nights at Dubrovnik Lacroma or similar Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay of Kvarner ӹӹ 1 night at Split Atrium or similar to its popular resort, Opatija. After some free time, journey north Zagreb ӹӹ 1 night at Plitvice Jezero or similar to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour ӹӹ 2 nights at Bled Park or similar this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. ӹ Day 9 ZAGREB (B) ӹ 2 nights at Zagreb Westin or similar Afterward, continue to Bled, beautifully set in the Julian Alps.

Split After breakfast transfer to the airport. End of tour. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED DALMATIAN SUNSHINE

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