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DRIVER-GUIDE TOURS: Prices include driver-guides (in either a personal car for up to 4 pax or a mini-van for up to 8 pax). Programmes are on HB basis with entrances mentioned included in the price. SELF GUIDED TOURS: Price based on private airport transfer and train transfer (on HB basis, entrances mentioned included in the price). RENT-A-CAR TOURS: Certain programmes are difficult to conduct using public service only, therefore we based this rate using rental of a car (program on HB basis, entrances mentioned included in the price). GROUP TOURS: Prices on request. LAKE - in the kingdom of the Goldhorn

Day 1: Transfer from Airport to the hotel in Bled. Lake Bled has been nicknamed »the Pearl of the Alps« and arguably the most beautiful Alpine lake. Day 2: LAKE BLED Sightseeing tour of Bled with a boat-ride to the lake island and a ring of the wish-fulfilling bell. A visit to the atop of the cliff overlooking the lake is another highlight. From Spring to Fall a visit to Vintgar gorge is another delight. In summer you can spend the rest of the day lying on the sun and swimming in the lake or do an afternoon cycling tour to the nearby Lake. Day 3: LAKE BLED - LJUBLJANA Morning drive (45 minutes) to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Sightseeing of the city nestled between the Castle and the river . Find out why Ljubljana got its name (in Slavic language the word means »the beloved one«). Possibility of shopping in one of the largest Malls in Europe. Transfer to Ljubljana Airport.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA: LJUBLJANA with a slice of Bled a visit to Postojna cave Day 1: LJUBLJANA Transfer from Ljubljana Airport to the hotel in the city of Ljubljana. Dinner out and an evening stroll along the Ljubljanica river is highly recommended, for party goers there's enough action until late night. Day 2: LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE Star of the walking tour of the city with the visit of the famous Triple Bridges, the narrow streets of the Old town and the funicular ride to the Castle, where from the Tower one can spot as much as one third of the country. A visit to the new 3D virtual museum on Slovenia history is another excellent opportunity to find out more on the vivid history of this place. Afternoon can be free or dedicated to shopping. An alternative is to make an afternoon tour to Postojna cave, the world most visited cave and the only one where a train can take you in and you can admire the formidable forms of nature. Day 3: LJUBLJANA – LAKE BLED Morning drive to Lake Bled, where a boat ride to the Island and a slice of the delicious Bled cream cake will make your short stay in Slovenia truly memorable. Transfer to the Airport. 3

PORTOROŽ – Port of Roses and a taste of the Meditteranean

Day 1: LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE - PORTOROŽ Transfer from Ljubljana Airport to the hotel on the Coast. En route stop at Postojna cave to check out the most frequently visited caves in the world. One of Portoroz’s attractions is also the most comprehensive wellness and spa resort facilities in Europe, with the biggest thai massage centre outside Thailand, the only by Kerala state officially licensed Shakti Ayurveda centre and of course, the typical Mediterranean Thalasso centre, among else. Day 2: PORTOROŽ - PIRAN Next to Portorož is Piran, a beautiful Venetian town on the coast. You can take a guided tour of its narrow streets. Day 3: PORTOROŽ - LJUBLJANA Transfer to Ljubljana airport. If time permits also possibility of short city sightseeing and some excellent last-minute shopping.

FIVE COUNTRIES IN SIX DAYS (Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Croatia, Italy)

Day 1: LJUBLJANA AIRPORT - LAKE BLED Arrival to Ljubljana Airport and transfer to Lake Bled. Day 2: LAKE BLED – LJUBLJANA - LAKE BLED After breakfast, sightseeing around the magnificent alpine resort of Bled, the only lake in the Alps with a small island in the middle. A traditional wooden boat called »pletna« can take you there and on the island you can climb the 99 stairs to the church to ring the »wishing bell«. From Bled castle, located atop of a cliff, you can admire the amazing panoramic alpine view. In the afternoon departure to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, with a medieval town core and rich baroque architecture. Return to Lake Bled in the evening. Day 3: LAKE BLED – KOENIGSEE - SALZBURG - LAKE BLED After breakfast, departure for a full day's excursion to Salzburg (Austria). Mozart's birthplace, En route stop in Germany in the national park of Koenigsee. In nearby Salzburg visit to the Altstadt (old town), on the south bank of the river there is a Baroque fiesta of churches, plazas, courtyards and fountains, oozing charm as you would expect from this Mozart centre. Museums, souvenir shops, coffee houses and liqueur stores are all part of one great homage to the composer. Return to Bled. Day 4: LAKE BLED – POREC – ROVINJ – PULA - PORTOROZ Another full-day excursion to Croatian Istria Peninsula. Drive along the coast to visit Poreč, Rovinj and Pula. Rovinj is considered one of the most romantic Mediterranean towns and Poreč hosts a UNESCO site – Euphrasy's Basilica with beautiful mosaics. Return to Portoroz. Day 5: PORTOROZ - VENICE - PORTOROZ In the morning departure for Venice (Italy), the floating city. La Serenissima, the Queen of the Adriatic, city of canals, bridges and palaces... On the way back to Slovenia, stop at the Murano glass factory. Late in the afternoon, departure for Portoroz, the most popular Slovene coastal resort. Day 6: PORTOROZ - LJUBLJANA AIRPORT Transfer from Portoroz to Ljubljana Airport and departure. Highlights: - Lake Bled - considered as probably the most beautiful Alpine lake - Salzburg -Mozart's birth place, hometown of The Sound of Music, with a fairytale castle - Venice - the enchanting and unique – one of the most spectacular sights in the world - Rovinj - by many the most romantic old town in the 4 Happy Tours - Private Tours

Grand tour of Slovenia

Day 1: LJUBLJANA Upon arrival in Ljubljana you will be met and taken to your centrally located hotel. Sightseeing tour of the Slovene capital with a visit to the Castle via a funicular and optionally a river cruise. Day 2: LJUBLJANA – OTOČEC – KOSTANJEVICA - MOKRICE Depart Ljubljana around noon and drive along the deep green River to Otocec, an island in the middle of the river. Continue to Kostanjevica to visit the castle with an art gallery, and on to Mokrice for a candle-lit dinner in a castle hotel. Day 3: MOKRICE – OLIMJE – ROGATEC – ROGAŠKA SLATINA Drive north through the Bizeljsko wine region. Enjoy wine tasting at one of the many wineries. Continue to Olimlje to visit one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies and in Rogatec visit the open-air heritage museum. Day 4: ROGAŠKA SLATINA – PTUJ – ZREČE Free morning to explore the lovely parks and trails of this well known health resort. Continue to Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia. Visit the well preserved town center and its medieval castle. Day 5: ZREČE – KAMNIK – BLED – KRANJSKA GORA Morning drive to Logar-Valley, a lovely national park. Visit the Rinka Waterfalls and continue through the picturesque Tuhinje Valley to Kamnik, a romantic little town surrounded by the Alps. Afternoon drive to Bled, the pearl of the Alpine region. Dinner and overnight in Kranjska Gora, a well known ski resort near the Austrian-Italian border. Day 6: KRANJSKA GORA – VRŠIČ – NOVA GORICA After breakfast, drive over the Vrsic Pass into the Valley through which one of the most beautiful European river flows. Day 7: NOVA GORICA – ŠTANJEL –ŠKOCJAN CAVES – LIPICA – PIRAN – PORTOROŽ This morning is reserved for the Karst region. Walk through a typical Karst village, Stanjel, to visit a farm and see how the famous Slovenian prosciutto (ham) is prepared and taste the regional Teran wine. Continue to Lipica and visit the stud farm, then on to Skocjan to visit the wonders of the Karst underworld. Afternoon drive to the Slovene coast. Walk through the narrow streets of the picturesque town of Piran, with its strong Venetian influence. Day 8: PORTOROŽ - LJUBLJANA After breakfast, you will be driven back to Ljubljana. The rest of the day is free for last-minute shopping or to visit one of the city’s many museums. Day 9: LJUBLJANA – END OF TOUR After breakfast you will be taken to the airport, or you may combine this stay with beautiful Croatia. CROATIA ZAGREB - the capital of Croatia

Day 1: ZAGREB Transfer from Zagreb airport to the hotel.. Day 2: ZAGREB City tour of the Croatian capital with the visits of the historic Upper Town, St. Marks's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Governmen t Palace, the Mimara museum and the Theatre. Rest of the day free to explore the old town and do what the locals do: shop! Day 3: ZAGREB – KRAPINA (KUMROVEC, PLITVICE) Transfer to Zagreb airport. If time permits also possible a half day tour to Krapina (to check out the findings of the neolithic men and explore the great museum of Human race recently built at the site), a visit to the typical Croatian village and the birth place of president Tito or a visit to Plitvice national park and its famous lakes (UNESCO site). 5 SPLIT – and the beauty of Dalmatia

Day 1: SPLIT Transfer from the airport of Split to the hotel. Day 2: SPLIT Stroll in the old town, the historical city once encirlced by Roman emperor's Diocletian's Palace (a UNESCO site). Here many historical stlyes bled: from Roman to Reneissance and Gothic structures. For art buffs a visit to the most famous sculpturor of Croatia, Mestrovic and its museum is another highlight. The rest can enjoy the slow pace of life dalmatian are famous for. Day 3: SPLIT Transfer to Split Airport. En route stop in Trogir to check-out another UNESCO site – the beautiful old town on an island. If time permitts we also suggest the visit of Primošten and Šibenik and its Cathedral, another UNESCO site. DRIVER-GUIDE

DUBROVNIK – the Pearl of the Adriatic Day 1: DUBROVNIK Arrival to Dubrovnik aiport and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: DUBROVNIK Walking tour of the Old Dubrovnik with the Rector's Palce, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and several other palaces of nobles. Visit of the Franciscan monastery with one of the oldest pharmacys in the world. And obviously a tour of the Ramparts, the best preserved in the whole of Europe, is an evident must! Day 3: DUBROVNIK Transfer to Dubrovnik airport. If time permitting we also suggest a visit to one of the Elaphites islands or the small village of Konavle en route to the airport and its famous water mills.

Croatia at its best

Day 1: ZAGREB Transfer from Zagreb airport to the hotel in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Day 2: ZAGREB City tour of the Croatian capital with the visits of the historic Upper Town, St. Marks's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace, the Mimara museum and the Theatre. Rest of the day free to explore the old town and do what the locals do: shop! Day 3: ZAGREB – OPATIJA Travel from Zagreb to the Adriatic Sea and check out the popular resort of Opatija. Day 4: OPATIJA – PLITVICE – ZADAR Drive to Plitvice National Lakes (UNESCO site) and enjoy the walk around the 16 terraced lakes, its waterfalls and rapids. On to Zadar to visit the Roman ruins, the famous church of St. Donat and the natural orgues. Day 5: ZADAR – ŠIBENIK - TROGIR – SPLIT Continue south to Šibenik. Visit of its Cathedral (UNESCO site), then drive on along the coast to the peninusal - shapped town Primošten. Not far away is another pearl, the medieval island town of Trogir (another UNESCO site). And on the other side of the bay its our goal for the day, the capital of Dalmatia – Split. Day 6: SPLIT – DUBROVNIK Explore the historic centre of Split, built within and around the palace of Roman emperor Diocletian (another UNESCO site). Then on to Dubrovnik. (If interested in pilgrimage then a detour to Medjugorje is a must!) Day 7: DUBROVNIK Discover the Pearl of the Adriatic, as often nicknamed. Visit to the famous Ramparts (probably the most complete in Europe), walk in the old town with the visit of Rector's Palace, the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and many palaces and monasteries, where among other one of the oldest pharmacy shops in the world is also sheltered. Day 8: DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO Day tour to Montenegro: Kotor Bay (UNESCO site) and on to Budva and Sveti Štefan island. Day 9: DUBROVNIK Day at leisure, then transfer to the airport. If time permitting we suggest a visit to Konavle village or the excursion to the nearby island of Lokrum. 6 Happy Tours - Private Tours

The best of Slovenia and Croatia combined

Day 1: DUBROVNIK Arrival to Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the world’s best preserved walled cities and therefore under UNESCO protection. It will welcome you with a typical Dalmatian hospitality. Day 2: DUBROVNIK Morning sightseeing tour will focus on the beautifully preserved medieval town with its imposing city walls. Among the highlights is the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, which houses one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the narrow cobbled streets of this old city on your own. Day 3: DUBROVNIK - SPLIT Heading north along the Adriatic to Split to explore the massive palace built by the 4th century Roman emperor Diocletian as his retirement home which is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Over time the city has encroached into the corners and crannies of the palace; shopkeepers and tiny restaurants now make their home within its massive walls. Day 4: SPLIT - TROGIR - PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, head north along the Dalmatian coast to Trogir, originally founded as a Greek colony in the 3rd century BC. Here we will walk along the marble-covered streets to see the portal of the St. Lawrence Cathedral. Then it’s on to the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park. Day 5: PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK Walking through the natural splendor of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, one explores the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Each of the falls is at a different elevation and feeds into the next through a series of spectacular cascades and frothing waterfalls. Afternoon at leisure, to explore the wonders of the national park. Day 6: PLITVICE - POSTOJNA - BLED A return to the coast, to the beautiful Bay of Kvarner and its popular resort Opatija. Then on North to Postojna, home of the largest caves in Europe. A fantastic subterranean world will be toured by miniature electric train and on foot. Afterwards continuation to Bled in the Julian Alps. Day 7: BLED Morning drive to Slovenian capital to enjoy tour of the city that is filled with churches and fin-de-siecle palaces – reminders of the town’s baroque Austro-Hungarian days. Ljubljana’s castle and Roman ruins speak of even earlier rulers. The charming old town nestled between the castle hill and the Ljubljanica river is reached by the Tromostovje - »the «. In the afternoon we return to Bled to tour this lake resort with included visit to the Castle, set on the cliff high above the lake. Day 8: BLED - ZAGREB Morning departure to Zagreb with a short photo stop in Otocec, the picturesque island with a castle in the middle of the river. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Zagreb with Gornji Grad (Upper Town), the well-preserved historical core of the city, see St. Mark’s Church, the Parliament, the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Day 9: ZAGREB Transfer to the airport. 7 EUROPEAN TOURS

Here's the selection of the European Tours we're presently conducting. All our tours can be tailor-made to suit your clients best.

Romantic Germany Day 1: Frankfurt Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free or at leisure. Frankfurt, the financial capital of Germany has a rich historical old town. Day 2: Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Freiburg In the morning travel to Heidelberg to visit the famous castle and the historic city centre. Heidelberg is famous for having Germany's oldest university and its position on Neckar river makes it a highly interesting place. Day 3: Freiburg – Lake Titi – Lindau – Füssen Tour of Freiburg, famous for its church tower. On to Lake Titi in the Black Forest. Furher on at the shores of Lake Constance is Lindau, however our day will finish only in Füssen. Day 4: Neuschwanstein – Wieskirche – Oberammergau – Ettal Abbey – Garmisch Partenkirchen Start of the day with the visit of the magnificient Neuschwanstein castle, built by king Ludvig the Bavarian. Less then hour drive away is the village Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play held every 10 years and attracting millions. En route stop at Wieskirche church and Ettal Abbey. Finish of the day in Garmisch Partenkirchen, German's most famous ski resort beneath its highest mountain, Zugspitze. Day 5: Garmisch Partenkirchen – Linderhof – Munich Morning free, optional excursion to the »Top of the Germany« as Zugspitze has been nicknamed. In the afternoon travel to Munich with a stop in Linderhof, the second castle of Kind Ludvig. Accommodation in Munich. Day 6: Munich Morning visit to the gardens of the Nymphenburg summer palace. After the visit we will continue with the tour in the city center: Marienplatz square with its clock tower, the Frauenkirche church and the boulevard, the Olympic stadium, the Allianz stadium arena and BMW factory. Day 7: Munich – Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Frankfurt Travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Germany. Sightseeing tour of this lovely medieval town. On to Frankfurt where the tour finishes.

Switzerland

Arrival to Zurich and accommodation in the hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments. Stop in Rapperswil, the city of roses. Optional cruise on Lake Zurich.

Day 1: ZURICH Arrival to Zurich and accommodation in the hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Zurich and its main monuments. Stop in Rapperswil, the city of roses. Optional cruise on Lake Zurich. 8 Happy Tours - Private Tours

Day 2: ZURICH – LUCERNE – MOUNT TITLIS – INTERLAKEN Departure towards Lucerne. Short sightseeing and some free time to enjoy the winding streets and markets of the old town. At noon travel to Engelberg where we'll take the Rotair cable car to the top of Mount Titlis and the glacier. Standing at 3020 metres one can admire spectacular views of the Central Alps. After descent we'll stop in Brienz, famous for its woodcarving artisans. The day will finish at Interlaken at the foot of Mount Jungfrau. Day 3: INTERLAKEN – BERN – GRUYERES – GENEVA Drive to Bern, Swiss capital. Sightseeing tour of the city, then on to Gruyeres, a picturesque town with an impressive medieval castle. Accommodation in Geneva. Day 4: GENEVA – MONTREUX – ZERMATT Sightseeing tour of Geneva with a visit to the lovely lakeside parks, the cathedral and European UN headquarters. On to Lausanne. Along the way we will pass the magnificent Chilion castle. Free time to explore Montreux. Afternoon visit to Rodano river valley. Not far away is Zermatt, a picturesque town nesteld at the foot of mighty Mount Matterhorn. Day 5: ZERMATT – PASO NUFENEN – LUGANO Free in the morning or optional excursion to the top of Mount Gorengrat. In the afternoon return to Täsch where you board the bus for a spectacular drive over the Nufenen mountain pass to Lugano, the capital of the Italian part of Switzerland. Day 6: LUGANO – LAKE COMO –S T. MORITZ Travel to Italy's most noble lake – Lake Como. A view of Bellagio, often called the most beautiful village in the world. At Castasegna we cross back to Switzerland to travel to the famous ski resort St. Moritz. DAY 7: ST. MORITZ – VADUZ – ZURICH Drive over the Fluela pass via Davops to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Free time to explore this little town on your own. Return to Zurich in the afternoon. Stop along the way at Toggenburg to admire the traditional picturesque houses. Arrival in Zurich.

Scandinavian and Baltic capitals and Saint Peterburg as well Day 1: HELSINKI Arrival in Helsinki and a city coach tour. Evening transfer by coach for the overnight cruise across the Baltic sea to Stockholm. Day 2: STOKCHOLM After breakfast guided tour through the streets and above the canals of Stockholm: Royal Palace, Island of Djurgarden, the Old Town and City Hall with its famed Blue and Gold Rooms. Overnight cruise to Riga. Day 3: RIGA City tour through Riga's best sights, such as its splendid medieval old town and stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Free in the afternoon. Day 4: RIGA – PARNU – TALLINN Drive to Parnu, the spa, health and beach resort. From here on to Talinn and then a panoramic city tour. Day 5: TALLINN – ST. PETERSBURG Drive through Narva towards St. Petersburg. A panoramic tour of the beautiful city. Day 6: ST. PETERSBURG A guided tour through this beautiful city from the main boulevard, Nevsky Prospekt to the Winter Palace, along many beautiful palaces and adorned churches towards Peter and Paul Fortress, where the city once started. Optionally a visit to the famous Ermitage gallery. Day 7: ST. PETERSBURG – VYBORG – HELSINKI Departure via Vyborg to Helsinki. Free in the afternoon to explore the city once again, only this time more indepth. Alternatively there's also a good shopping or souvenir hunt to be found. Day 8: HELSINKI Transfer to the Airport and farewell. 9

Northwestern Europe

Day 1: FRANKFURT – RHINE VALLEY – COLOGNE Arrival in Frankfurt and departure for Cologne. Drive along the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine valley with magical scenery and medieval castles. City tour of Cologne, the metropolis on the Rhine with its famous cathedral. Day 2: COLOGNE – AACHEN – BRUSSELS Drive towards Brussels. En route stop in Aachen, once home to kings and emperors. In Brussels enjoy a sightseeing tour around medieval streets, museums, shops and cafes, as well as the seat of the European Union and NATO. Day 3: BRUSSELS – GHENT – BRUGES Morning departure to Ghent and a sightseeing tour of the city. On to Bruges, known as Venice of the North because of its many canals. Famous for lace and chocolate, Bruges still shows its impressive legacy. Day 4: BRUGES – ANTWERP – AMSTERDAM Travel to Amsterdam. On the way stop briefly in Antwerp, the city of diamonds. Arrival to Amsterdam, one of the most fascinating cities in the world, full of canals and museums. Optional tour of Van Gogh museum, Anna Frank House, Rijksmuseum or Heineken brewery and canal ride. Day 5: AMSTERDAM Transfer to Amsterdam airport (alternatively by coach to Frankfurt). Tour of Bohemia

Day 1: PRAGUE Arrival to Prague, the Golden city and sightseeing tour of the old town: Venceslaw Square, Clock tower, Karl's bridge, Jewish quarter, etc. Then on to Hradcany castle to check the amazing cathedral and Golden Lane. Day 2: PRAGUE – KARLOVY VARY Departure from Prague to Karlovy Vary, the world famous spa destination. City tour upon arrival. Dinner and accommodation. Day 3: KARLOVY VARY – ČEŠKY KRUMLOV Morning departure to Plzen, home of renowned brewery Pilsner Urquell. Tour of the brewery. Then continuation to the southern part of Bohemia. Visit of Česke Budejovice (Budweis), where another world famous brewery comes from (Budweiser). On to Česky Krumlov with a beautiful medieval city centre (UNESCO site). Overnight. Day 4: ČEŠKY KRUMLOV – TREBON Visit of Česky Krumlov and its beautiful castle. In the afternoon travel to Trebon. Visit of the castle. Free evening or optional treatment in the spa. Day 5: TREBON – LEDNICE Morning travel through the landscape of southern Bohemia. Brief stop in Telč, a UNESCO city with a remarkable gothic, reneissance and baroque architecture. Continuation towards Valtice and Lednice in Moravia region. Dinner and wine tasting at a local winery. Day 6: LEDNICE – BRNO Visit of the castle of Valtice and Lednice. Continue to the Karst nature reserve in Moravia. Enjoy a boat tour on the underground Punkva river and visit the Macocha abyss. Then transfer to Brno, the capital of Moravia. Dinner and overnight. Day 7: BRNO – HRADEC KRALOVE Brief tour of the city of Brno. Then travel to Central Moravia and visit of Kromeriž, the city of gardens and Olomouc, the city of churches. Short sightseeing tour and departure for Hradec Kralove. Day 8: HRADEC KRALOVE - PRAGUE On the way to Prague stop in the historic town of Kutna Hora (another UNESCO site) and visit of the St. Barbora cathedral and the royal mint. Arrival in Prague. 10 Happy Tours - Private Tours

Paris

Day 1: PARIS Arrival to French capital. Transfer and accommodation in the hotel. Day 2: PARIS Guided tour of Paris including Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides. In the afternoon a guided tour to Versaille, the palace of french kings. Visit of the famous Hall of Mirrors and the gardens. Day 3: PARIS Visit of the Louvre and walking tour of Paris around Latin Quartier. Visit of the Notre Dame Cathedral, then climb on Eiffel Tower. Day 4: PARIS Free day in Paris. Optional tours to Chartres and the Loire Valley and its castles: Chenonceau and Chartres Cathedral. Day 5: PARIS Departure.

Prague-Budapest-Vienna

Day 1: PRAGUE Arrival to Prague. Transfer to the hotel. Walk across the Charles Bridge into Prague's Old Town. Look out across Prague from the top of Old Town Hall Tower, watch the hourly procession at Prague's famous Astronomical Clock. Evening exploration of Prague's Old Town Square. Day 2: PRAGUE Tour of Hradcany in the morning. Afternoon visit to Terezin concentration camp. Free for shopping in the evening or optional Vltava river cruise. Day 3: PRAGUE - VIENNA Travel southwards to Vienna – the capital of Austria. Stop at the village of Brno en route and view of Brno from the Villa Tugendhat. Upon arrival to Vienna visit to Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna – Home of the Habsburg Empire. Explore Belvedere Gardens. Group night out at the cafes of Vienna. Day 4: VIENNA - BUDAPEST Drive to Budapest – Hungary's capital and cultural centre. Walk through the streets of old Budapest to the southern tip of Castle Hill. Tour of the medieval-era Buda Castle, the historic home to Hungarian kings. Exploration of the Castle caves labyrinth by candlelight underneath the city. Day 5: BUDAPEST Tour of the famous Danube bend and of the three small towns, Esztergom, Visgrad and Szentendre, like pearls on string. Evening return to the hotel and optional visit to the typical Hungarian spa or typical restaurant. Day 6: Departure Jewish heritage of Poland

From the 11th century till the beginning of World War II, Poland was known as the cultural and spiritual centre of European Jews. During your trip around Warsaw you will have a chance to see parts of old Jewish Warsaw, and other places connected with the rich history and traditions of Polish Jews. 11

Day 1: KRAKOW Arrival to Krakow. Transfer to Kazimierz Jewish district. Visit to Remuh synagogue and cemetery. Walking tour of Kazimierz – Krakow’s old Jewish Quarter. Day 2: TARNOW – PLASZOW - KRAKOW Transfer from Krakow to Tarnow. Sightseeing of the old Jewish town. Drive to Zbylitowska Gora and visit of the mass graves there. Return to Krakow with a stop in Krakow Plaszow. Free for individual visits and souvenir shopping. Visit to the Tempel and Kupah’s Synagogue. Day 3: KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ – BIRKENAU - KRAKOW Travel to Auschwitz - Birkenau and guided tour to Aushwitz - Birkenau Extermination Camp. Afternoon return to Krakow. Day 4: KRAKOW Panoramic Krakow walking city tour. Walking tour of Kazimierz Jewish district & Old Krakow city, including the Wawel hill. Visit the Market square in Krakow. Optional visit of Schindler’s factory. Day 5: KRAKOW – LUBLIN – MAJDANEK - WARSAW Travel by bus to Lublin. Tour of Lublin cemetery and Yeshiva Chachmei, the Talmudic school, now housing a synagogue. Transfer to Majdanek and visit of the concentration and extermination camp. Continuation to Warsaw and evening arrival to Polish capital. Day 6: WARSAW Full day guided tour of Warsaw and the Jewish sites, including the site of the Warsaw ghetto and the uprising monument, Nozyk Synagogue and Okopowa Cemetery, Umschlagplatz, etc. In the afternoon visit of the royal route, royal castle, gothic St. Johny Cathedral, old market square, Lazienki Royal Park and the nearby Belvedere Palace. Day 7: TREBLINKA - WARSAW Transfer from Warsaw to Treblinka Death Camp. Visit of the monument. Afternoon return to Warsaw and departure. Magnificent Spanish tour Day 1: MADRID - TOLEDO Arrival to Madrid. Panoramic drive of the Spain's capital where we will experience the unique spirit of Spain in Madrid’s central Plaza Espana and Plaza Mayor. Walking tour of the Royal Palace – official residence of the King of Spain. Stroll of the main streets of Madrid. Evening travel southwards towards Toledo. Day 2: TOLEDO Sightseeing of the old town of Toledo. In the afternoon travel southwards to Cordoba through Spain's Andalusia Region. Overnight in Cordoba. Day 3: CORDOBA Visit to the famous Mezquita mosque, dating back to Spain's Moorish Period. Tour of the old town. Afternoon free. Evening optional Flamenco dance show. Day 4: CORDOBA – SEVILLE - GIBRALTAR Continue travel southwards to Seville. Tour of Seville's famous bull-fighting ring. We will explore Alcazar Palace and get lost in the natural hedge maze. Walk along the colourful Plaza de España and visit of the Cathedral of Seville with the tomb of Christopher Columbus. In the afternoon travel to the Rock of Gibraltar on the Mediterranean – here we'll surprisingly enough enter the United Kingdom! Day 5: GIBRALTAR Morning at leisure in Gibraltar city centre. Climb the Rock of Gibraltar with the cable. We will explore St. Micheal's Cave and the Ape's Den. Look out onto the African Continent across the Mediterranean Sea. Walking tour of Gibraltar's Old Town district. Day 6: COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA Morning departure from Gibraltar and day on beach at Marbella on Spain's Costa del Sol or visit of the Malaga city with its castle. Travel to Granada in the late afternoon. Night out in old city of Granada. Day 7: GRANADA Explore the world famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Spare time for lunch in Granada centre. Hike in Sierra Nevada Mountains outside of Granada. Departure with a flight from Granada. 12 Happy Tours - Private Tours

The art of Italy

Day 1: MILAN Arrival to Milan and sightseeing of the fashion capital: Il Duomo cathedral, Scala opera house,… Travel to Lake Maggiore and boat ride to Bela island and the stunning Boromeo Palace. Day 2: LAKE MAGGIORE - VERONA Short stroll at the lake, then travel to Verona, home of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Visit to Juliet's balcony. Overnight. Day 3: VERONA – VENICE Travel to Venice at the tip of the Adriatic Sea. Arrival to Venice and accommodation in the hotel. Guided tour of Basilica di San Marco and the Ducale Palace and walk to Accademia and Rialto bridges. Day 4: VENICE Visit to the traditional Venetian glass-making factory on Murano island. Optional ride of gondolas along the canals of Venice. Free for shopping or at leisure. Day 5: SLOVENIA Morning departure to Slovenia and rafting on one of Europe's most beautiful rivers, Soča (alternative is a visit to the award winning museum of WW1). Drive to Bled and boat ride to the island in the middle of the lake. Day 6: SLOVENIA – FLORENCE Drive past Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and visit to Postojna cave. Continuation back to Italy and drive past Bologna to Florence. Day 7: FLORENCE City tour of Florence and the visit to the City Hall, the Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio bridge, etc. In the afternoon optional tour to Uffizi Gallery or Accademia. Day 8: FLORENCE - SAN GIMIGNANO - SIENA-MONTECATINI TERME Morning departure through the hills of Tuscany towards San Gimignano – the city of towers. Walk around the old City. On to Siena and visit of another spectacular Tuscany town, famous for its anual Palio races. Overnight in Montecatini Terme. Day 9: MONTECATINI TERME – LUCCA - PISA – ROME Morning drive to Lucca, the beautiful medieval town. Then on to Pisa to check-out of the Square of Miracles with the Baptisterium, the Cathedral and the world famous Leaning tower. Continuation south towards Rome and evening arrival to the Italian capital. Day 10: ROME Whole day sightseeing of »the Eternal City« with the visit of Colosseum and the Forum Romanum, Pantheon and Trevi fountain, Spanish steps, etc. Day 11: ROME Morning tour of Vatican and visit of St. Peter's Cathedral and the Vatican museum with Michelangelo's Sixtine Chappel. Free rest of the day. Day 12: ROME-NAPLES-POMPEII-VESUV Day tour to Naples and brief visit of the old town and port. On to Pompeii and visit of this almost perfectly preserved old roman town. Climb to Mount Vesuvius. Evening return to Rome. Day 13: ROME Departure from Rome. CONTACT US / FOLLOW US

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