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Moostash Joe Tours Presents Springtime in the Great Cities of Europe March 26 – April 3, 2015 $2,365 Per Person, Double Occupancy from Omaha
Book by December 1, 2014 and receive a $100 per person early booking discount!
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Day by Day Itinerary Thursday, March 26 – OMAHA/EN ROUTE where there is a panoramic view of the whole city that is We depart Omaha’s Eppley Airfield by scheduled service to dominated by one building - the Országház (Houses of begin our Springtime in the Great Cities of Europe Vacation. Parliament). We also visit Gellért Hill home to the Liberation The overnight transatlantic flights will take us to Warsaw, Monument and Citadel, and offers fantastic views down the Poland. (I) Danube River and Budapest’s many bridges. We then cross the Chain Bridge, the first permanent bridge to span the Danube. Friday, March 27 – WARSAW/KRAKOW Here we see the neo-Gothic Parliament before visiting Today we will arrive in Warsaw where we are met by our Tour St. Stephens Basilica where the Holy Right Hand of the founder Escort, who will accompany us on our Tour of the Great Cities of Hungary, King Saint Stephen is on display. Our next stop is of Europe. From here, we continue by motor coach on the the vast and grandiose symbol of 19th-century Hungarian journey south to Krakow. One of the oldest and most beautiful nationalism -Hero’s Square. This evening enjoy a Hungarian cities in Central Europe, Krakow has a unique charm created folklore show including a dinner of Hungarian specialties. (B,D) by centuries of history and cultural wealth. Set on a rocky point overlooking the Vistula River, Krakow has been attracting Tuesday, March 31 – BUDAPEST/VIENNA/PRAGUE increasing numbers of tourists, lured by its colorful past Depart Budapest this morning on the short train journey to the associated with Poland’s national heroes. Dinner is included Imperial City of Vienna, known as the “City Of Music,” that this evening at our hotel. (B,D) inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. Weenjoy a sightseeing drive through this “City of Waltzes” will Saturday, March 28 – KRAKOW see both palaces and churches and see the magnificent Gothic We will begin with a morning city tour of Krakow, Poland’s Cathedral of St. Stephen’s and the Belvedere Palace. We drive capital from 1038 to 1569 and residence of kings. With its along the Ringstrasse to view the famous monuments including charming blend of magnificent architecture, churches, cultural the Parliament and State Opera House. In the afternoon, we de- monuments, museums, and vibrant contemporary community, part Vienna traveling across the border of the Czech Republic Krakow was designated by the European Union as the and through the historic region of Bohemia to the city of Prague. “Capital of Culture” in the year 2000. Tour highlights include Among European capitals, Prague has no rival in beauty, a jum- the Old Town, Cloth Hall, Wit Stwosz’s acclaimed altar ble of terra-cotta roofs, soft yellow gables, and pale blue domes masterpiece at St. Mary’s Basilica, Jagiellonian University, and above a web of crooked streets. Boutiques, medieval taverns, Wawel Castle and Cathedral – all remarkable symbols of and lavish palaces of princes give Prague a sense of history and Poland’s historic identity. The rest of the day is free to explore intrigue. (B,D) the wonders of Krakow on our own. As most places of interest are located in the compact historic city center, Krakow is Wednesday, April 1 – PRAGUE easily seen on foot.Agood place to start would include a return Our day will begin with a tour of Prague that will take us past visit to Wawel Hill where you can spend time wandering the Strahov Stadium before we stop to visit Hradcany Castle as well fortifications and immerse yourself in the immense Royal as the city’s most distinctive landmark, St. Vitus Cathedral. A Castle Museum that is home to countless national treasures. few yards away we’ll find the Golden Lane, a row of tiny, Afterward, return to the Old Town where you’ll find an array of colorful 16th century houses, where the famous Czech writer dining choices, an afternoon of shopping and many interesting Franz Kafka once lived. Then we’ll continue down the Mala museums and galleries in the wonderful old town. (B) Strana where we’ll walk across the magnificent Charles Bridge that was built in 1357 and connects the Mala Strana to the Old Sunday, March 29 – KRAKOW/BUDAPEST Town. Until 1741 the Charles Bridge was the only crossing over This morning we say so long to the amazing city of Krakow as the Vltava River.Today Prague’s most familiar landmark is now we begin our drive through the amazing scenic countryside. a pedestrian bridge offering locals and visitors alike a virtual We will venture into the Slovak Republic on our journey, a outdoor museum of no less than 30 religious statues. Our beautiful and unique land. We will cross the Hungarian border tour will continue to the Old Town Square where we’ll view and continue to Budapest, Hungary’s capital city, known as the the superbly preserved medieval astronomical clock and its “Paris of Eastern Europe”. (B) moving figures of the apostles, as well as the magnificent houses that surround the square. It was here where many Monday, March 30 – BUDAPEST Bohemian lords were beheaded in 1621 for advocating religious Our day begins with an introductory tour of Budapest. We’ll freedom. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Prague on your start in “Buda’s” Castle District where we see the Royal Palace, own. (B) one of the symbols of Hungary that has been the scene of battles and wars since the thirteenth century. We’ll visit the Thursday, April 2 – PRAGUE/WARSAW seven-hundred year-old Matthias Church one of the jewels of Say good bye to Prague, this morning as our motor coach takes Budapest, and the coronation church of Hungarian Kings. Next us through the ancient land of Moravia and across the Polish to it is an equestrian statue of the first king of Hungary, King border. We will pass the city of Wroclaw as we make our way Saint Stephen, and behind that is the Fishermen’s Bastion, from through western Poland to arrive in the capital city of Warsaw, INT-Joe-Great-Cities-brochure-03.qxp:Layout 3 9/3/14 9:48 AM Page 3
located in the very heart of the country and close to the geometrical center of Europe. There are few places with equally THE VACATION PRICE INCLUDES: interesting history and relicts of the past, places where the • Economy Class air transportation by scheduled service. past intertwines with the present giving the city a unique, • Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with accompa- cosmopolitan character. (B,D) nying Tour Escort. • Accommodations in first-class hotels in twin-bedded rooms Friday, April 3 – WARSAW/OMAHA with private bath or shower. The most interesting historical features of Warsaw are located in the Old and New Towns, and along the Royal Route. Our • Buffet breakfast each morning at the hotels and meals as day will begin in the New Town along Ulica Freta where we’ll shown in the Day by Day Itinerary. see the house at No. 15 where Marie Curie was born, now a • Sightseeing as detailed in the Day by Day Itinerary including museum dedicated to her achievements. We’ll also see the applicable entrance fees. Monument to the 1944 Warsaw Uprising before exploring the • Luggage handling and porterage charges for one suitcase Old Town. Here we’ll see the Barbican and medieval defense per person at the hotels. walls, the Old Town Square surrounded on all sides by town • Taxes for included ground services. houses rebuilt after wartime destruction, one of the most beautiful features of Warsaw, St. John’s Cathedral, and the Royal Castle that is today the symbol of Polish independence. Our sightseeing comes to an end at Warsaw THE VACATION PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: InternationalAirport in preparation for the transatlantic journey Items of a personal nature such as passport fees; laundry and home. (B,I) cleaning; telephone calls; gratuities to the motor coach driver, Tour Escort and local guides; luggage handling at airports; *** Welcome Home *** personal and baggage insurance; meals other than those stated above; and airline fuel surcharge of $185 per person (subject I = In-flight meals B = Breakfast D = Dinner to change).
RESERVATION APPLICATION Please detach and return to: Moostash Joe Tours Telephone: 402/721-7944 P.O. Box 969 Fremont, NE 68026-0969 Please reserve ______places for me/us on the Springtime in the Great Cities of Europe Tour. Enclosed is my/our check in the amount of $______($300 deposit per person), plus ($140 per person) to purchase the optional Travel Insurance Program. Payment for this insurance program can only be made at the time of sign-up for the tour.
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TOUR CONDITIONS TOUR DEPOSITAND PAYMENT: Payment is accepted by personal or bank checks. YOU WILLBE INVOICED FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENT DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014.
ARRANGEMENTS: The tour price is based on a minimum participation of 25 persons and includes planning, handling and operational charges and is quoted on the current rate of exchange, tariff rates and airfares in effect as of August 26, 2014. In the event of a marked increase or decrease in foreign currency or in tariff rates, the cost is subject to revision.
TOUR PRICING: This is a package tour in which land tour costs and special group airfares have been combined in the most advantageous way. Should you wish to take the land tour only or deviate from the package tour by changing your departure and/or return dates of travel, this will eliminate the advantages of the package tour price and special group airfares. There will be a service charge of $100 per person for altering the airline itinerary, plus any additional charges assessed by the airlines.
TRIP CANCELLATION, BAGGAGE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE: You have been given the option of purchasing trip cancellation, baggage and medical insurance at the time you sign-up for the tour. The insurance includes: Trip Cancellation Insurance up to the full price of the tour cost; Trip Interruption up to 150% of the tour cost; Travel Delay - $750; Baggage - $1,500; Baggage Delay - $400; Emergency Accident/Sickness Medical Expense: $50,000; Emergency Medical Transportation - $250,000; Accidental Death and Dismemberment - $25,000. The insurance premium is non-refundable (after the 10 day free-look period) and is based on a minimum participation of 10 travelers. For a complete description of coverage and to see all the covered reasons for cancellation, please visit our website, www.grouptripsandtravel.com under the FAQ section.
CANCELLATION: If after making your initial deposit you find it necessary to cancel from the tour for any reason, there will be a charge of $100 per person up to 90 days prior to departure. For cancellation between 89 and 60 days prior to departure, there will be a cancellation charge of $300 per person. For cancellation within 59 days of departure, in addition to the $300 per person charge, there may be additional cancellation charges from the airline, hotel(s) or ground service companies up to the full value of your tour cost. IMPORTANT: Cancellations will not be accepted by telephone and must be sent in writing to: InterTrav Corporation, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, faxed to: 630/584-1573, or emailed to: [email protected].
PASSPORTS AND VISAS: Your tour requires a valid passport. If you do not already have your passport, or it will expire before the return date of the tour, we suggest you apply for it immediately. No visas are required for your tour. However, if you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, you must advise us in writing with your Reservation Application, as other travel documents may be required.
AIRLINE TICKETING: For ticketing purposes legal first, middle, and last names are required (identical to your passport). Once airline tickets have been issued and if a ticket requires a name change because of incorrect information supplied to our office, the client is responsible for any applicable airline charges.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING PRICING: The tour price as quoted is based on tariffs in effect for estimated 2015 prices as of August 26, 2014. Tour prices do increase every year, and it is therefore possible that increases could occur after the printing of this brochure in advance of your tour’s departure. InterTrav Corporation will do everything possible to avoid an increase in the tour cost. However, should increases occur in airfares, hotel prices, and/or coach transportation costs, they will be added to the tour cost and passengers will be notified accordingly. Should an increase in price occur, notifications will be sent to tour members in writing no later than 15 days prior to departure.
RESPONSIBILITY MOOSTASH JOE TOURS and/or MR. JOSEPH G. SPELLERBERG, JR. and/or INTERTRAV CORPORATION, 203 State Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 and/or any travel agency and/or supplier of services pursuant to or in connection with this itinerary shall not be responsible or become liable for any delay incurred by any person in connection with any means of transportation; nor for any loss, damage or injury to person or property by reason of any event beyond the control of any agency or supplier, or occurring without the fault or negligence of such agency or supplier. The right is reserved to substitute the airline to be used; the type of aircraft; and to alter the dates of the tour; the tour routing; or to cancel the trip if a minimum number of bookings is not reached for either the air or land portion of this itinerary. The right is also reserved to substitute hotels for other hotels in available categories. Further, the right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain at any time any person as a participant on any tour or to cancel any tour. No refund will be made for voluntary absence from the tour unless arrangements are made at the time of booking. The schedules contained herein are subject to change without notice. All rates are based on current Tariff and Exchange rates in effect at the time of the printing of this itinerary and are subject to adjustment without prior notification in the event of changes therein or in changes in the number of participants on which the rates are based. The carriers concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. The passage contract in use by carrier concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the purchaser of this tour.