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post-conference toursBUDAPEST & PRAGUETOURThis trip offers the opportunity to visitarguably two of the worlds most beautifulcities and is also an adventure across threecountries, in one day. Budapest, the capitalof Hungary, set on the Danube, is a combinationof two historic cities now blendedinto one, that are also both well positionedfor some independent exploration as wellas the tour’s programme, and a worldheritage site. It has something to offer toalmost everyone: breathtaking panoramas,healing spring waters, coffee houses as wellas beautiful Baroque, Gothic and Renaissancebuildings. Prague is again a capitalcity, now of the Czech Republic, steeped ina long and colourful history it has a specialelegance and also offers great culinarydelights, wonderful wine and a variety ofwonderful musical experiences. The touruses just two hotels, both very comfortableand attractive to add to participant’srelaxation, and both well positioned forindependent exploration as well as thetour’s programme.DAY 1 Sunday 5 JuneDepart hotel for Kos airport in the morning,fly first to Athens and then on toBudapest. Check-in to the beautiful GrandHotel Corvinus Kempinski, late afternoonand enjoy the evening at leisure enjoyingthe facilities. Dinner at own arrangementeither in the hotel restaurant or one ofthe many nearby restaurants. OvernightBudapest.DAY 2 Monday 6 JuneEnjoy a leisurely breakfast before headingout on a morning orientation tour ofBudapest, including visits to Castle Hill,St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the House ofParliament by the banks of the Danube,before heading to the Grand Market Hallsto explore, and then enjoy a typical Hungarianlunch. The afternoon is at leisureto relax shop or explore further beforemeeting up early evening to enjoy a dinnerriver cruise, the splendor of the Danube atnight, and musical entertainment beforereturning to Grand Hotel Corvinus Kempinskifor the night.favoured by the rich and famous for over acentury, for a wonderful dinner. OvernightGrand Hotel Corvinus Kempinski.DAY 4 Wednesday 8 JuneToday depart Budapest by coach and headacross the border into Slovakia to thebeautiful city of Bratislava, with the opportunityon a walking tour to visit the narrow,winding streets and lanes of the beautifulOld Town before lunch at RestaurantLe Monde. After some time to explore,return to the coach to travel on to Prague.Evening at leisure. Overnight at the welllocated the Marriott Prague HotelDAY 5 Thursday 9 JuneToday the programme commences afterbreakfast with a walking tour of PragueOld Town. Visit the Old TownSquare, The Old Town Hall and its 15thcentury Astronomical Clock, WenceslasSquare. Lunch at own arrangement. Enjoya break before heading out to dinner atRestaurant Mlynec with its fine cuisineand breathtaking views located next to themagnificent Charles Bridge and the OldTown Bridge Tower. Overnight at MarriottPrague HotelDAY 6 Friday 10 JuneToday head first to Prague Castle and aprivate visit of the Strahov Monastery (themonastery library), visiting the Old RoyalPalace with its splendid Vladislav Hall,then heading to Golden Lane, famous forits tiny little houses, and lunch at LobkowiczCafé, a Renaissance-Baroque Palace.From the café terrace you will have one ofthe best views of the city. After lunch enjoya back stage visit and short performance atthe Estate Theatre where the famous opera“Don Giovanni” was performed for thevery first time. After time to take a break,in the evening walk to dinner at FrancouzksaRestaurace inside beautiful Municipalhouse, one of Europe's finest Art Nouveaubuildings for the farewell dinner. Overnightat Marriott Prague Hotel.DAY 7 Saturday 11 JuneAfter breakfast check-out and transfer tothe airport. An airport transfer will beprovided for group flights departing viaFrankfurt for Singapore Airlines connection(yet to be confirmed) to Australia only,delegates using other flights or onwardtravel need to make their own arrangements.Cost:Single AUS $6200Twin Share AUS $5300ppAbove prices include: Transfer from NeptuneResort to Kos Airport, flights from Kos viaAthens to Budapest, private air-conditionedbuses, professional English speaking guideand entrance fees for all sites described. 6night’s 5 star accommodation on a bed andbreakfast basis, lunches on days 2, 4 &6. Dinner on nights 2, 3, 5 & 6. Drinksmostly at own cost. Personal expenses are notincluded. Note: Order of tour may change.DAY 3 Tuesday 7 JuneAfter breakfast take a coach drive throughBudapest and then the back roads enjoyingthe scenery along the way to Szentendre,originally settled by Serb refugees. Tourthe Open Air Museum before heading intothe town for a guided walk on a promenadethrough the baroque centre of thebeautiful city of Szentendre. After lunchat own arrangement (in one of the localrestaurants), the participants will have theopportunity for shopping, exploring thelocal small museums e.g. Ceramic Museumor the Marzipan Museum, before headingback to Budapest. Time to relax, beforeheading to the famous Restaurant Gundel,12
SARDINIA TOURThis trip offers the wonderful opportunityto visit one of the largely hidden treasuresof Italy that most people, even those whohave been to Italy many times before, willhave missed. Sardinia is a unique blend ofthe best of both Italy and Spain, havingbeen under Spanish rule for much of itscolourful history. Enjoy great culinarydelights, wonderful wine and a relaxedpace of life that only the Italians know howto “do”. The tour, whilst circumnavigatingSardinia, attempts to minimize hotelchanges, and our local guides are a font oflocal knowledge. Numbers permitting, forthis tour flights from Kos direct to Sardiniawill be as a private charter, which willreduce travel time, number of airports andthe risk of lost luggage considerably. Tournumbers are strictly limited to ensure tourquality.DAY 1 Sunday 5 JuneDepart hotel for Kos airport in the morning,number of participants permitting, flydirect Kos to Olbia or Cagliari arrivingapprox 12.45 – snack served on board.Transfer to the Hotel Su Cologone (approx1.5hrs from Olbia or 2 hrs from Cagliari)arriving mid afternoon. Check-in, afternoonat leisure in the lovely resort to enjoyfacilities, and gourmet traditional dinner atthe hotelDAY 2 Monday 6 JuneEnjoy a leisurely breakfast before departingthe hotel and driving towards Olbia visitingthe Orgoloso, famous for its wall murals,en-route, before heading up into the hillsto have lunch with the Shepherds and aperformance of traditional music. Afterlunch visit the costume museum at Nuorobefore heading on to Olbia to check in toHotel Pozzo Sacro where the group willstay 2 nights.DAY 3 Tuesday 7 JuneThis is a full day with a trip to Corsica, andwill need to depart hotel at 8.30 to catchthe 10am ferry. Corsica is a French Protectorate,and whilst a rugged landscape,offers stunning views and some Frenchrefinement. The ferry ride is about 1 hrjourney and the arrival in to Bonifacioport is spectacular. Once disembarkedproceed on a walking tour of the Old Cityof Bonifacio- former home of the FrenchForeign legion with a little tourist trainfor the climb to the top of the hill, thenwinding down hill as tour proceeds visitingthe Citadel en-route. Then lunch at ownarrangement at the port where there is avast choice of restaurants and cafes. Spendthe rest of the afternoon exploring further,shopping in elegant stores or simply sit andenjoy a coffee watching the activities of thisbusy harbour and all its amazing yachts etcbefore departing back to the ferry for the5.00pm boat. On arrival in SantaTeressadi Gallura (Sardinian port) enjoy a scenicdrive back to hotel. Overnight Hotel PozzoSacro.DAY 4 Wednesday 8 JuneDeparting the hotel to drive to Castlecastro,travelling through Cork plantations,wild flowers and scenic views -visit the Castleand basket museum and coffee stop inCastlecastro before heading on to the smallwalled village of Bozzo with a lunch stopbefore heading to on to Alghero arrivinglater in the afternoon. After some time torelax and maybe enjoy a swim in the pool,enjoy dinner and overnight at CalabonaHotel (2 nights)DAY 5 Thursday 9 JuneToday offers a half day tour exploring thehighlights of Alghero, which is a historicwalled town on the sea front and has a labyrinthinenetwork of narrow lanes, datingback to the days of pirates, most of whichare free from vehicles. After a panoramicdrive to enjoy the surrounding area includinggrotto views, Lunch at La Pergola.The afternoon provides the opportunity toexplore further or just relax. Overnight atAlghero at Calabona HotelDAY 6 Friday 10 JuneAfter breakfast depart Alghero heading forCagliari visiting Baramina archaeologicalsite en-route. Enjoy a wonderful seafoodlunch at Ristorante Belledda then sit backand relax for a scenic drive to Cagliari.Dinner in Cagliari and overnight at THotel (2 nights)DAY 7 Saturday 11 JuneToday head to visit Nora archaeologicalsite before returning into the city to visitthe highlights of Calgliari, the vibrant capitalof Sardinia with lunch of own choicein Calgliari. Be ready for the farewelldinner at Sa Festa, with Vincenzo who isa world famous specialist musician, and amemorable evening that is a real culturalexperience of fine Sardinian cuisine andcultural performance in a traditional home.Overnight at T Hotel.DAY 8 Sunday 12 JuneAfter breakfast check-out and transfer tothe airport. An airport transfer will be providedfor group flights departing to Milanfor Singapore Airlines connection (yet tobe confirmed) to Australia only, delegatesusing other flights or onward travel need tomake their own arrangements.Cost:Single AUS $7900TwinShare AUS $7200ppAbove prices include: Transfer from NeptuneResort to Kos Airport, flights from Kos directto Sardinia will be as a private charter,numbers permitting (or commercial flights ifrequired), private air-conditioned buses, returnferry trip Sardinia-Corsica, mini train inBonifacio, professional English speaking guideand entrance fees for all sites described. 7night’s superior accommodation on a bed andbreakfast basis, lunches on days 2, 5, & 6.Dinner on all 6 nights. Drinks mostly at owncost. Personal expenses are not included. Note:Order of tour may change.post-conference tours13
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