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<strong>ESCORTED</strong> <strong>TOURS</strong><br />
2012 I Central Europe I Eastern Europe I Mediterranean<br />
• Tours with<br />
guaranteed<br />
departures<br />
• English<br />
speaking
THE EXPERIENCE OF KOMPAS HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL<br />
“<strong>Kompas</strong> Holidays International” offers the most comprehensive range of tours in<br />
Central, Eastern & Mediterranean Europe. With the professional staff of <strong>Kompas</strong><br />
offices in more than 20 European countries, your clients are in good care. We are<br />
dedicated to ensuring memorable and happy vacation.<br />
� Guaranteed departures<br />
All <strong>Kompas</strong> tour departures are guaranteed giving you the advantage of planning your clients’<br />
overseas trips well in advance.<br />
� English speaking tours<br />
All <strong>Kompas</strong> escorted tours are conducted only in English and are managed by our experienced<br />
tour leaders who have intimate and extensive knowledge of the destinations.<br />
� Modern air-conditioned motor coaches<br />
<strong>Kompas</strong> uses modern air-conditioned motor coaches to guarantee your clients a safe and comfortable<br />
trip.<br />
� Complete travel service<br />
Apart from escorted & hosted tours and cruises, <strong>Kompas</strong> will assist you with all other ad-hoc<br />
group or independent arrangements throughout Europe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
KOMPAS <strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012 - EUROPE (Central, Eastern & Mediterranean)<br />
08 | K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE<br />
10 | K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA<br />
12<br />
| K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME<br />
16 | K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA<br />
20 | K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS<br />
22<br />
24<br />
26<br />
| K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST<br />
| K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA<br />
| K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST<br />
28 | K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST<br />
30 | K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST (NEW)<br />
13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest<br />
32 | K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA<br />
34<br />
36<br />
38<br />
40<br />
42<br />
44<br />
48<br />
50<br />
52<br />
54<br />
60<br />
7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg<br />
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj<br />
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest<br />
7 days from Prague to Vienna<br />
7 days from Vienna to Budapest<br />
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest<br />
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague<br />
| K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW<br />
9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw<br />
| K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB<br />
11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
| K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA<br />
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
| K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE<br />
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
| K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA<br />
16 days from Athens to Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb<br />
| K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK<br />
10 days from Athens to Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana and Dubrovnik<br />
46 | K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD THE ROYAL CLIPPER (NEW)<br />
8 days featuring Venice, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Korcula, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj<br />
56<br />
58<br />
62<br />
64<br />
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague<br />
8 days from Venice to Florence and Rome<br />
| K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME & SORRENTO (NEW)<br />
14 11 days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento<br />
18 | K401 ~ THE BEST OF UKRAINE, POLAND, & HUNGARY (NEW)<br />
12 days from Kiev to Lviv, Krakow, Zakopane and Budapest<br />
10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest<br />
| K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE<br />
14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice<br />
| K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE<br />
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice<br />
| K808Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK<br />
7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik<br />
| K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE<br />
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split<br />
| K812 ~ SLAVONIA AND BARANJA<br />
4 days from Zagreb to llok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards<br />
| K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA<br />
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna<br />
| K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE<br />
17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague<br />
| K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA<br />
9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna<br />
| K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC & WARSAW<br />
13 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw
LIST OF HOTELS<br />
COUNTRY CITY HOTEL <strong>TOURS</strong><br />
ALBANIA TIRANA SHERATON K803, K804<br />
AUSTRIA VIENNA SAVOYEN/PARK ROYAL K505, K506, K507, K508, K508P<br />
RENAISSANCE WIEN K601, K681, K905, K906<br />
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA SARAJEVO HOLIDAY INN K801, K808, K808Z<br />
BULGARIA SOFIA RADISSON BLU K501<br />
CROATIA DUBROVNIK LACROMA/ PRESIDENT K700, K801, K802<br />
LAPAD K803, K804, K808, K808G, K808Z<br />
ILOK ILOCKI PODRUMI K812<br />
SPLIT ATRIUM K700, K801, K802, K803, K808, K808G, K809<br />
PLITVICE JEZERO K700, K801, K802, K803, K808, K808G<br />
ZAGREB WESTIN K700, K801, K802, K803, K808, K808Z, K809, K812<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE MAJESTIC PLAZA K505, K506, K508P<br />
DIPLOMAT K010, K601, K905, K905M, K906<br />
ESTONIA TALLINN MERITON GRAND K905, K905M, K982<br />
GERMANY BERLIN ABBA/ MARITIM PRO ARTE K010, K601<br />
GREECE ATHENS DIVANI PALACE ACROPOLIS K803, K804<br />
KALAMBAKA DIVANI K803, K804<br />
HUNGARY BUDAPEST INTERCONTINENTAL K505, K507, K508, K508P<br />
RADISSON BLU K601, K681<br />
ZARA CONTINENTAL K401<br />
ITALY VENICE BAUER “PALLADIO HOTEL & SPA“ K808, K808G<br />
CARLTON K100, K101<br />
FLORENCE CROCE DI MALTA K100, K101<br />
ROME EUROSTARS INTERNATIONAL PALACE K100, K101<br />
SORRENTO LA RESIDENZA/PARCO DEI PRINCIPI K101<br />
LATVIA RIGA RADISSON BLU K905, K905M, K982<br />
LITHUANIA VILNIUS NOVOTEL K905, K905M, K982<br />
MACEDONIA OHRID METROPOL K803, K804<br />
POLAND WARSAW HOLIDAY INN K010, K601, K681, K905, K905M, K906, K982<br />
KRAKOW NOVOTEL CENTRUM K905, K905M, K906<br />
HOLIDAY INN K601, K681<br />
ANDELS K401<br />
ZAKOPANE BELVEDERE K401<br />
ROMANIA BRASOV ARO PALACE K501<br />
BUCHAREST INTERCONTINANTAL K508<br />
MARRIOTT K501<br />
SIBIU RAMADA K501<br />
TIMISOARA HOTEL TIMISOARA/NH TIMISOARA K501<br />
RUSSIA MOSCOW MARRIOTT GRAND K011, K905, K905M, K982<br />
NOVGOROD PARK INN VELIKY NOVGOROD K011, K905, K905M, K982<br />
ST. PETERSBURG HOLIDAY INN MOSCOVSKYE VOROTA K011, K905, K905M, K982<br />
SERBIA BELGRADE HOTEL MOSKVA K700, K501<br />
SLOVENIA BLED PARK K301, K700, K801, K802, K808, K808G<br />
GOLF K301, K803<br />
LJUBLJANA HOTEL CENTRAL K301<br />
NOVA GORICA HOTEL PARK K301<br />
PIRAN HOTEL PIRAN K301<br />
UKRAINE KIEV RADISSON BLU K401<br />
KAMENETS-PODOLSKY AMADEUS K401<br />
LVIV DNISTER K401
PRE & POST TOUR RATES<br />
I. HOTELS<br />
The rates are NET per person per night in US$ and include:<br />
Accommodation with breakfast<br />
Hotel taxes and service charges<br />
Austria<br />
Vienna<br />
Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single<br />
Bosnia & Herzegovina<br />
Sarajevo<br />
Renaissance Wien<br />
Linke Wienzeile / Ullmannstrasse 71<br />
Phone: +43 1 891 020<br />
Austria Trend Savoyen<br />
Rennweg 16<br />
Phone: +43 1 5880 0800<br />
Austria Trend Park Royal<br />
Schlossallee 8<br />
Phone: +43 1 89 110<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
Zmaja od Bosne 4<br />
Phone: +387 33 288 000<br />
Bulgaria Radisson Blu<br />
4, Narodno Sabranie Square<br />
Phone: +3592 9334 334<br />
Croatia<br />
Dubrovnik<br />
Croatia<br />
Zagreb<br />
Czech Republic<br />
Prague<br />
Greece<br />
Athens<br />
Hungary<br />
Budapest<br />
Lapad<br />
Lapadska Obala 37<br />
Phone: +385 20 455 570<br />
Lacroma<br />
Iva Dulcica 34<br />
Phone: +385 20 449 100<br />
President<br />
Iva Dulcica 142<br />
Phone: +385 20 441 100<br />
Westin<br />
Krsnjavoga 1<br />
Phone: +385 1 489 2000<br />
Diplomat<br />
Evropska 15<br />
Phone: +420 296 559 111<br />
BW Premier Majestic Plaza<br />
Stepanska 33<br />
Phone: +420 221 486 100<br />
Divani Palace Acropolis<br />
19-25 Parthenonos<br />
Phone: +30 210 928 0100<br />
Intercontinental<br />
Apaczai Csere J.U. 12-14<br />
Phone: +36 1 327 6333<br />
Zara Continental<br />
Dohany utca 42-44<br />
Phone: +36 1 815 1000<br />
K601<br />
K681<br />
K905<br />
K906<br />
K506<br />
K507<br />
K508<br />
K801<br />
5/1 – 10/31 80 133<br />
4/1 – 29/4<br />
4/30 – 6/24<br />
6/25 – 9/2<br />
9/3 – 10/31<br />
4/1 – 4/30 & 7/1 – 8/31<br />
5/1 – 6/30 & 9/1 – 10/31<br />
78<br />
95<br />
78<br />
95<br />
67<br />
70<br />
137<br />
164<br />
137<br />
164<br />
113<br />
122<br />
K501 5/14-10/31 73 146<br />
K804<br />
K808G<br />
K802<br />
K700, K801,<br />
K802, K803<br />
K808, K808Z<br />
K809, K812<br />
K010<br />
K601<br />
K905M<br />
K505<br />
K506<br />
K508P<br />
K803<br />
K804<br />
K505<br />
K507<br />
K401<br />
4/1 – 4/28<br />
4/29 – 5/26 & 10/14 – 10/31<br />
5/27 – 7/7 & 9/16 – 10/13<br />
7/8 – 9/15<br />
4/1 – 4/27<br />
4/28 – 5/18 & 10/13 – 10/31<br />
5/19 – 6/15 & 9/29 – 10/12<br />
6/16 – 7/8 & 9/21 – 9/28<br />
7/9 – 9/20<br />
57<br />
72<br />
96<br />
111<br />
60<br />
72<br />
95<br />
110<br />
119<br />
85<br />
106<br />
144<br />
169<br />
95<br />
115<br />
151<br />
174<br />
190<br />
4/1 – 11/30 79 122<br />
4/1 - 6/30 & 9/1 - 10/31<br />
7/1 - 8/31<br />
63<br />
46<br />
126<br />
92<br />
1/4-10/31 71 124<br />
5/1-10/31 143 272<br />
4/20 – 6/30 & 9/1 – 11/10<br />
7/1 – 8/31<br />
5/1 – 5/31<br />
6/1 – 6/30 & 9/1 – 10/31<br />
7/1 – 8/31<br />
member of 5 <strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012<br />
94<br />
88<br />
107<br />
78<br />
60<br />
162<br />
156<br />
201<br />
137<br />
103
PRE & POST TOUR RATES<br />
Italy<br />
Venice<br />
Italy<br />
Rome<br />
Italy<br />
Sorrento<br />
Poland<br />
Warsaw<br />
Romania<br />
Bucharest<br />
Russia<br />
Moscow<br />
Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single<br />
Russia<br />
St. Petersburg<br />
Serbia<br />
Belgrade<br />
Slovenia<br />
Ljubljana<br />
Slovenia<br />
Bled<br />
Ukraine<br />
Kiev<br />
Bauer ‘Palladio Hotel & Spa’<br />
Giudecca 33<br />
Ph. +39 041 520 7022<br />
Carlton on the Grand Canal<br />
Santa Croce 578<br />
Phone: + 39 041 275 2200<br />
Eurostars International Palace<br />
Via Nazionale, 46<br />
Phone: + 39 06 4893 9960<br />
La Residenza<br />
Via Rota, 1<br />
Phone: +39 081 877 4698<br />
Parco Dei Principi<br />
Via Bernardino Rota, 1<br />
Phone: +39 081 878 4644<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
Zlota 2<br />
Phone: +48 22 697 3999<br />
Marriott<br />
Calea 13 Septembrie 90<br />
Phone: +40 21 4030000<br />
Intercontinental<br />
4 Nicolae Balcescu Blvd.<br />
Phone: +40-21-3102020<br />
Marriott Grand<br />
Tverskaya Street 26/1<br />
Phone: +7 495 937 0000<br />
K808<br />
K808G<br />
K100<br />
K101<br />
K100<br />
K101<br />
K010<br />
K681<br />
K906<br />
K982<br />
4/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31<br />
7/1-8/31<br />
4/1-6/30 & 9/1-11/30<br />
7/1-8/31<br />
4/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31<br />
7/1-8/31 & 11/1 – 11/30<br />
4/1-6/30 & 10/6-11/30<br />
7/1-10/5<br />
179<br />
158<br />
145<br />
112<br />
144<br />
84<br />
65<br />
81<br />
324<br />
284<br />
242<br />
182<br />
265<br />
150<br />
114<br />
146<br />
5/1-10/31 52 93<br />
K501 5/1-10/31 73 146<br />
K508<br />
K508P<br />
K011<br />
K905<br />
K905M<br />
K982<br />
Holiday Inn Moskovskye Vorota<br />
Moskovsky Pr. 97A<br />
Phone: +7 812 4487171 K011<br />
Hotel Moskva<br />
Terazije 20<br />
Phone: +381 11 268 62 55<br />
Hotel Central<br />
Miklosiceva 9<br />
Phone: +386 1 308 4301<br />
Hotel Golf<br />
Cankarjeva 4<br />
Phone: +386 4 579 1800<br />
Hotel Park<br />
Cesta svobode 15<br />
Phone: +386 4 579 18 00<br />
Hotel Radisson Blu<br />
Yaroslaviv Val Street 22<br />
Phone: +380 44 492 2200<br />
5/1-11/15 85 170<br />
5/1-10/31 113 195<br />
5/1- 5/14<br />
5/15-5/20<br />
5/21-6/30<br />
7/1-9/30<br />
10/1-10/31<br />
67<br />
73<br />
116<br />
93<br />
57<br />
109<br />
112<br />
198<br />
151<br />
91<br />
K700 4/1-10/31 78 108<br />
K301 4/1-10/31 70 122<br />
K301<br />
5/1-5/10 & 10/26-10/31<br />
5/11-31 & 7/6-8/30 & 9/28-10/25<br />
6/1-7/5 & 8/31-9/27<br />
68<br />
77<br />
94<br />
103<br />
111<br />
129<br />
K401 5/1 – 10/31 98 196<br />
member of 6 <strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
PRE & POST TOUR RATES<br />
II. TRANSFERS US$ 44.00 per person<br />
The rate is NET per person in US$ and include:<br />
� One way transfer<br />
�<br />
III. SUPPLEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE BUS USAGE<br />
The rates are NET per person in US$:<br />
� Supplement for groups of 15-20 pax US$ 250.00 per person<br />
� Supplement for groups of 21-30 pax US$ 200.00 per person<br />
� No supplement<br />
for groups of 31 pax or more<br />
� One pax free of charge is granted in half twin for every 20 pax paid in full<br />
IV. REDUCTIONS<br />
The rates are NET per person in US$:<br />
� 3rd adult sharing a room: US$ 8.00 per 3rd person per night<br />
� Child under 12 sharing as 3rd: US$ 20.00 per child per night<br />
� Unused nights on the tour: US$ 70.00 per person in twin per night<br />
member of 7<br />
US$ 80.00 in single per night<br />
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K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE<br />
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 3 dinners<br />
� Touring by modern motor coach<br />
� Airport and local transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Warsaw<br />
� Berlin<br />
� Prague<br />
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Friday<br />
You will be met and transferred to the hotel. There<br />
will be plenty of time to relax before meeting your<br />
fellow travelers and tour director. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Warsaw, Saturday<br />
The 700 year old capital is the symbol of the Polish<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great<br />
odds.<br />
A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the<br />
famous Royal Route from magni�cent Castle Square<br />
to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of<br />
the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science<br />
and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon<br />
Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,<br />
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and<br />
the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the<br />
Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s<br />
Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing,<br />
shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late<br />
afternoon Chopin concert. (B)<br />
member of 8<br />
Day 3, to Berlin, Sunday<br />
Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then<br />
continue to Berlin, today's �nal destination. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Berlin, Monday<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour features the<br />
Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once<br />
housed German Parliament, and the lovely Schloss<br />
Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city<br />
to view the other famous sights such as the Opera,<br />
the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial<br />
Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once<br />
divided city on your own. (B)<br />
Day 5, to Prague, Tuesday<br />
This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the<br />
beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation<br />
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tour, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera<br />
House.<br />
Afterwards, continue to the Czech capital of Prague.<br />
390 km (B, D)<br />
Day 6, in Prague, Wednesday<br />
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and<br />
spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is<br />
one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city<br />
tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous<br />
Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle<br />
Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of<br />
Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal<br />
Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with<br />
Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk<br />
through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish<br />
Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous<br />
Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An<br />
optional visit to a cultural performance will be<br />
available. (B)<br />
Day 7, depart Prague, Thursday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) or Maritim pro Arte (F)<br />
� Prague: Diplomat (F)<br />
member of 9<br />
K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE<br />
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague<br />
TOUR K010<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
18-May 24-May<br />
01-Jun 07-Jun<br />
15-Jun 21-Jun<br />
29-Jun 05-Jul<br />
13-Jul 19-Jul<br />
27-Jul 02-Aug<br />
10-Aug 16-Aug<br />
24-Aug 30-Aug<br />
14-Sep 20-Sep<br />
21-Sep 27-Sep<br />
28-Sep 04-Oct<br />
12-Oct 18-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,498<br />
Single room supplement: $ 598<br />
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K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA<br />
7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern motor-coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Moscow<br />
� Novgorod<br />
� St. Petersburg<br />
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday<br />
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome<br />
dinner in the evening. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday<br />
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the<br />
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing<br />
begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil's<br />
Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the<br />
Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see<br />
the Moscow University and the popular Arbat<br />
shopping district. Continue with a drive along the<br />
wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM,<br />
Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at<br />
leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by<br />
night of Moscow and its subway. (B)<br />
member of 10<br />
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday<br />
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient<br />
trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River.<br />
The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including<br />
Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting<br />
place on her journeys from Moscow to St.<br />
Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this<br />
remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod,<br />
founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday<br />
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the<br />
Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then,<br />
cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the<br />
Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St.<br />
Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars.<br />
Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city<br />
starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress,<br />
quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which<br />
houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit<br />
St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday<br />
There are not many cities in the world that can match<br />
the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great<br />
founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best<br />
architects, craftsmen and artists to build and<br />
decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over<br />
600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the<br />
North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature<br />
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highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which<br />
houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest<br />
of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit<br />
Petrodvorets, Peter the Great's Summer Palace, will<br />
be available. In the evening you may take part in an<br />
optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)<br />
Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Thursday<br />
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An<br />
optional tour to visit private palace & park of<br />
Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin, will be available. (B)<br />
Day 7, depart St. Petersburg, Friday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA<br />
7 days from Moscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg<br />
member of 11<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)<br />
� Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)<br />
� St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
TOUR K011<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr 04-May<br />
12-May 18-May<br />
26-May 01-Jun<br />
23-Jun 29-Jun<br />
07-Jul 13-Jul<br />
28-Jul 03-Aug<br />
25-Aug 31-Aug<br />
08-Sep<br />
22-Sep<br />
06-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
14-Sep<br />
28-Sep<br />
12-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,850<br />
Single room supplement: $ 744<br />
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K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME<br />
8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome<br />
TOUR FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners including a<br />
welcome dinner in Venice and a farewell<br />
dinner in Rome<br />
� Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,<br />
extra leg room and emergency washroom<br />
� Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa,<br />
Florence, Rome<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SPECIAL FEATURES:<br />
� Inside visits and special features as shown in<br />
bold in the tour description, including<br />
admission charges where applicable<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica<br />
� Florence:<br />
Michelangelo’<br />
s David<br />
� Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis<br />
� Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel,<br />
Roman Forum and Colosseum<br />
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday<br />
Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and<br />
transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at<br />
leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)<br />
member of 12<br />
Day 2, in Venice, Monday<br />
Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start<br />
your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark's<br />
Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell<br />
Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing<br />
factory where you will see the demonstration of a<br />
traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day<br />
is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or<br />
join an optional gondola ride. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday<br />
Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the<br />
Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the<br />
Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director.<br />
Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del<br />
Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and<br />
Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday<br />
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic<br />
Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by<br />
Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the<br />
Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze "Gate of Paradise".<br />
Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where<br />
Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the<br />
Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular<br />
view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure<br />
to independently savor the renaissance splendor of<br />
the Tuscan capital. (B)<br />
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Day 5, to Rome, Thursday<br />
Traveling towards Rome through the stunning<br />
panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through<br />
Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main<br />
square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis.<br />
Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)<br />
Day 6, in Rome, Friday<br />
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights<br />
of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with<br />
Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then<br />
continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine<br />
Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial<br />
Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L)<br />
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday<br />
Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome.<br />
Your tour director will have suggestions on how to<br />
spend your time. You might want to visit some of the<br />
wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in<br />
a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and<br />
see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell<br />
dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a<br />
perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, departing Rome, Sunday<br />
Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound<br />
�ight arrives the same day. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Venice: Carlton ( F )<br />
� Florence: Croce Di Malta ( F )<br />
� Rome: Eurostars International Palace (F)<br />
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K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME<br />
8 Days from Venice to Florence and Rome<br />
TOUR K100<br />
Start date: End date: Prices:<br />
08-Apr 15-Apr $ 2,425<br />
15-Apr 22-Apr $ 2,425<br />
22-Apr 29-Apr $ 2,425<br />
29-Apr 06-May - $ 2,425<br />
13-May 20-May $ 2,425<br />
20-May 27-May $ 2,425<br />
27-May 03-Jun $ 2,425<br />
03-Jun 10-Jun $ 2,425<br />
17-Jun 24-Jun $ 2,425<br />
24-Jun 01-Jul $ 2,425<br />
01-Jul 08-Jul $ 2,225<br />
15-Jul 22-Jul $ 2,225<br />
29-Jul 05-Aug $ 2,225<br />
12-Aug 19-Aug $ 2,225<br />
26-Aug 02-Sep $ 2,225<br />
02-Sep 09-Sep $ 2,425<br />
09-Sep 16-Sep $ 2,425<br />
16-Sep 23-Sep $ 2,425<br />
23-Sep 30-Sep $ 2,425<br />
07-Oct 14-Oct $ 2,425<br />
14-Oct 21-Oct $ 2,425<br />
21-Oct 28-Oct $ 2,425<br />
28-Oct 04-Nov $ 2,275<br />
04-Nov 11-Nov $ 2,275<br />
11-Nov 18-Nov $ 2,275<br />
Single room supplement: $ 768<br />
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K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO<br />
11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento<br />
TOUR FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners including a<br />
welcome dinner in Venice<br />
� Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,<br />
extra leg room and emergency washroom<br />
� Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa,<br />
Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Capri<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SPECIAL FEATURES:<br />
� Inside visits and special features as shown in<br />
bold in the tour description, including<br />
admission charges where applicable<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Venice: Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica<br />
� Florence:<br />
Michelangelo’<br />
s David<br />
� Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis<br />
� Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel,<br />
Roman Forum and Colosseum<br />
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday<br />
Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and<br />
transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at<br />
leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Venice, Monday<br />
Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start<br />
your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark's<br />
Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and view the Bell<br />
Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing<br />
factory where you will see the demonstration of a<br />
traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day<br />
member of 14<br />
is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or<br />
join an optional gondola ride. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday<br />
Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the<br />
Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the<br />
Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director.<br />
Continue to Pisa to view the famous Piazza del<br />
Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and<br />
Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your<br />
hotel. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday<br />
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic<br />
Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by<br />
Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the<br />
Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze "Gate of Paradise".<br />
Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where<br />
Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the<br />
Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular<br />
view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure<br />
to independently savor the renaissance splendor of<br />
the Tuscan capital. (B)<br />
Day 5, to Rome, Thursday<br />
Traveling towards Rome through the stunning<br />
panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through<br />
Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main<br />
square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis.<br />
Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)<br />
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Day 6, in Rome, Friday<br />
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights<br />
of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museums with<br />
Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Then<br />
continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine<br />
Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial<br />
Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L)<br />
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday<br />
Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome.<br />
Your tour director will have suggestions on how to<br />
spend your time. You might want to visit some of the<br />
wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in<br />
a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty of things to do and<br />
see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell<br />
dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a<br />
perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, to Sorrento, Sunday<br />
Depart Rome and travel towards Sorrento. En route,<br />
stop to visit Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed by<br />
an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Dinner and<br />
overnight in your Sorrento hotel. (B, D)<br />
Day 9, excursion to Capri, Monday<br />
Glide across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri.<br />
Visit the magni�cent Gardens of Caesar Augustus<br />
and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Wander<br />
through the winding streets past the chic boutiques<br />
before returning to Sorrento. (B)<br />
K101 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME AND SORRENTO<br />
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11 Days from Venice to Florence, Rome and Sorrento<br />
Day 10, in Sorrento, Tuesday<br />
Enjoy full day at leisure to explore Sorrento<br />
independently. (B)<br />
Day 11, depart Naples, Wednesday<br />
Morning transfer to Naples airport. Your homebound<br />
�ight arrives the same day. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Venice: Carlton ( F )<br />
� Florence: Croce Di Malta ( F )<br />
� Rome: Eurostars International Palace (F)<br />
� Sorrento: La Residenza (F) or Parco dei Principi (F)<br />
TOUR K101<br />
Start date: End date: Prices:<br />
08-Apr 18-Apr<br />
Single room supplement<br />
$ 3,058<br />
22-Apr 02-May $ 3,058<br />
20-May 30-May $ 3,058<br />
03- Jun 13-Jun $ 3,058<br />
17-Jun 27-Jun $ 3,058<br />
01-Jul 11-Jul $ 3,058<br />
29-Jul 08-Aug $ 3,058<br />
26-Aug 05-Sep $ 3,058<br />
09-Sep 19-Sep $ 3,058<br />
23-Sep 03-Oct $ 3,058<br />
07-Oct 17-Oct $ 3,058<br />
21-Oct 31-Oct $ 3,058<br />
04-Nov 14-Nov $ 3,058<br />
$ 886<br />
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K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA<br />
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 2 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Travel by modern air-conditioned motor-coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Postojna cave and Predjama castle<br />
� Piran<br />
� Secovlje<br />
� Soca valley<br />
� Bled<br />
Day 1, arrive Ljubljana or Venice, Monday<br />
Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met<br />
and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at<br />
leisure. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for<br />
welcome orientation meeting including welcome<br />
drink. Overnight in Ljubljana.<br />
Day 2, Postojna to Piran, Tuesday<br />
The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit<br />
Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval<br />
castle perched in the middle of a cli�. Drive to<br />
Slovenian coast. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight<br />
in Piran. (B, D)<br />
member of 16<br />
Day 3, Piran, Portoroz and Goriska Brda, Wednesday<br />
Morning tour of Piran is followed by the visit of<br />
Portoroz, popular tourist resort, before we continue<br />
to Secovlje Salt-pans. We will turn inland and travel<br />
to Nova Gorica. Rest of the day at leisure or you can<br />
take a part in an optional tour to the vineyard region<br />
of Goriska Brda where you will have the possibility to<br />
taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Nova<br />
Gorica. (B)<br />
Day 4, Soca Valley, Thursday<br />
Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca<br />
river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway's<br />
Farewell to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum.<br />
After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day<br />
in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps.<br />
Overnight in Bled. (B)<br />
Day 5, Bled, Friday<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
perched on a cli� high above the lake.<br />
The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an<br />
optional tour to Sko�a Loka – the medieval town<br />
with castle that rises above the con�uence of the two<br />
Sora rivers. Overnight in Bled. (B)<br />
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K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA<br />
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj<br />
Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday<br />
Day at leisure in Bled.<br />
Possibility to join the optional tour to the other<br />
Alpine beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the<br />
Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian<br />
cheese. Return to Bled.<br />
Tonight farewell dinner at local restaurant and<br />
overnight in Bled. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, depart Bled, Sunday<br />
After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana<br />
airport, Koper airport or Venice airport for your �ight<br />
home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Ljubljana: Hotel Central (F)<br />
� Piran: Hotel Piran (F)<br />
� Nova Gorica: Hotel Park (F)<br />
� Bled: Park (F) or Golf (F)<br />
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TOUR K301<br />
STARTING DATES TERMINATION DATES<br />
07-May 13-May<br />
04-Jun 10-Jun<br />
18-Jun 24-Jun<br />
09-Jul 15-Jul<br />
13-Aug 19-Aug<br />
03-Sep 09-Sep<br />
17-Sep 23-Sep<br />
08-Oct 14-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,566<br />
Single room supplement : $ 390<br />
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K401 ~ THE BEST OF UKRAINE, POLAND AND HUNGARY<br />
12 days from Kiev to Lviv, Krakow, Zakopane and Budapest<br />
TOUR FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Kiev<br />
� Kamenets-Podolsky<br />
� Lviv<br />
� Krakow<br />
� Zakopane<br />
� Budapest<br />
Day 1, arrive Kiev, Saturday<br />
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome<br />
dinner tonight in a typical Ukrainian restaurant. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Kiev, Sunday<br />
Morning sightseeing tour of Ukraine's capital<br />
features some of the most impressive sights of this<br />
ancient city, such as the stunning 'onion-domed' St.<br />
Sophia Cathedral, home to a breathtaking<br />
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Zakopane<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
POLAND<br />
Krakow<br />
3 Budapest<br />
HUNGARY<br />
collection of mosaics and frescoes; St. Vladimir<br />
Cathedral with wonderful frescoes and bustling<br />
main boulevard Kreschatyk. See also the Golden<br />
Gate, the only remaining section of ancient Kiev's<br />
original forti�cation. Following, drive to the<br />
fascinating Lavra Monastery; it was Kievian Rus'<br />
�rst monastery and is today one of the city's prime<br />
tourist and pilgrim site. We will take a guided tour of<br />
some of the main highlights of the complex,<br />
including The Museum of Historical Treasures. The<br />
rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Vinitsa and Kamenets-Podolsky, Monday<br />
This morning drive to Vinitsa, passing by cities Zhitomyr<br />
and Berdichev. Lunch at the local restaurant is<br />
followed by visit of Werewolf, the site of former<br />
Hitler's bunker during WWII. Conclude the day in<br />
Kamenets-Podolsky. Dinner at hotel. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 4, via Ternopol to Lviv, Tuesday<br />
Morning short city tour of Kamenets-Podolsky, the<br />
town-museum, including visit to the Fortress.<br />
Following, our journey takes us pass former border<br />
territory between Poland and Soviet Union; via<br />
Ternopol to Lviv, example of cross-culture mixture for<br />
centuries. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in Lviv, Wednesday<br />
2<br />
1<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
Lviv<br />
Kamenets<br />
Podolsky<br />
Kiev<br />
Lviv is renowned as one of the prettiest towns in<br />
Ukraine and its historic centre is protected by<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site. This morning we take<br />
in some of city’s highlights, including the Opera<br />
house, the Dominican Church and the fascinating<br />
2<br />
BELARUS<br />
1<br />
BULGARIA<br />
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UKRAINE
K401 ~ THE BEST OF UKRAINE, POLAND AND HUNGARY<br />
Lykachivsky Cemetery, with one of the oldest<br />
graveyards in Europe. The rest of the day is at leisure<br />
to explore city on your own. Overnight. (B)<br />
Day 6, to Krakow, Thursday<br />
After breakfast we leave Ukraine behind, as we drive<br />
through Polish countryside to Krakow. On the way<br />
stop in Lancut and visit the Lancut Castle; housing<br />
valuable equipment, art and very unique collection<br />
of noble carriages. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, in Krakow, Friday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel<br />
Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal<br />
Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town<br />
where you will visit the Main Market Square,<br />
Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The<br />
afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)<br />
Day 8, Krakow to Zakopane, Saturday<br />
After free morning, drive to Zakopane. Although<br />
Zakopane is known as the winter capital of Poland,<br />
the town is beautiful and attractive all year round.<br />
Stroll along Krupowki street and admire unique<br />
Zakopane-style houses and myriad traditional<br />
highland inns and restaurants. Visit a beautiful<br />
timber lodge of Villa Atma, the old Zakopane<br />
cemetery and the 19th-century wooden Old<br />
Church. Dinner with folklore music at local<br />
restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 9, Zakopane to Budapest, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, take a ride on a funicular railway to<br />
the top of Mount Gubalowka. The summit o�ers<br />
breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains as well as<br />
other ranges.<br />
The road to Budapest winds through the lovely hills<br />
and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras<br />
Mountains and along Danube River. Reach Budapest<br />
just in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, in Budapest, Monday<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series<br />
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour<br />
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includes views of the decorative Parliament building,<br />
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian<br />
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes'<br />
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high<br />
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic<br />
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The<br />
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 11, in Budapest, Tuesday<br />
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the Castle<br />
Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon<br />
is free for last minute shopping or independent<br />
exploration. Tonight, enjoy farewell dinner with<br />
entertainment in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 12, depart Budapest, Wednesday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Kiev: Radisson Blu (F)<br />
� Kamenets-Podolsky: Amadeus (F)<br />
� Lviv: Dnister (F)<br />
� Krakow: Hotel Andels (SF)<br />
� Zakopane: Hotel Belvedere (F)<br />
� Budapest: Hotel Zara Continental (SF)<br />
TOUR K401<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
12-May 23-May<br />
02-Jun 13-Jun<br />
14-Jul 25-Jul<br />
04-Aug 15-Aug<br />
25-Aug 05-Sep<br />
15-Sep 26-Sep<br />
06-Oct 17-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,498<br />
Single room supplement: $ 984<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS<br />
10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners<br />
� Touring by modern motor coach<br />
� Airport and local transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� So�a<br />
� Belgrade<br />
� Novi Sad<br />
� Timisoara<br />
� Hunedoara<br />
Day 1, arrive So�a, Friday<br />
� Sibiu<br />
� Sighisoara<br />
� Brasov<br />
� Bucharest<br />
Arrive in So�a. You will be met at the airport and<br />
transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to relax<br />
before meeting your fellow travelers and tour<br />
director at the welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in So�a, Saturday<br />
Half day So�a city tour. The highlights of the tour will<br />
be the visits to the National History Museum where<br />
the gold and silver Thracian treasures are displayed,<br />
the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander<br />
Nevski Crypt. Evening at leisure to relax. Overnight.<br />
(B)<br />
Day 3, So�a - Nis - Belgrade, Sunday<br />
After breakfast departure towards Nis the<br />
third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an<br />
orientation tour and a complimentary lunch.<br />
Proceed to Belgrade with arrival in the late<br />
afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with local live music<br />
in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian<br />
quarter of Skadarlija. Overnight. (B, L, D)<br />
member of<br />
20<br />
Day 4, in Belgrade, Monday<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s<br />
main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan<br />
Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the<br />
Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and<br />
Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest<br />
Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. (B)<br />
Day 5, Belgrade - Novi Sad - Timisoara, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast depart to Novi Sad. Capital of the<br />
Northern Serbian province of Vojvodina and Serbia's<br />
second largest city after Belgrade. Upon arrival enjoy<br />
walking tour of all the major attractions of Novi Sad<br />
including the Petrovaradin Fortress, Liberty Square, the<br />
Cathedral, City Council, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavaska<br />
Street. Continue to Timisoara, the city where Romanian<br />
revolution started in 1989. Arrive to Timisoara and view<br />
ruins of Timisoara Fortress, Huniady Castle, Pasha's<br />
Wheel and Fabric residential areas, Corso shopping<br />
area, and accommodation with dinner. (B, D)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 6, Timisoara - Sibiu, Wednesday<br />
After breakfast departure to Sibiu. On the way to<br />
Sibiu we will visit the fortress of Hunedoara that<br />
become the castle of the most pre-eminent king of<br />
the medieval – Matia Corvin.The monument has a<br />
special glamour due to its di�erent construction<br />
styles the presence of military and civil innovations<br />
as well as for the impetuous court life that animated<br />
it for more than 400 years. Arrival to Sibiu and<br />
accommodation with dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov, Thursday<br />
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the<br />
richest town in Transylvania. During the tour you will<br />
see the Huet Square, the Large Square, the<br />
Evangelical Cathedral, the Liars' Bridge and others.<br />
Continue towards Sighisoara, the best preserved<br />
medieval city in South-Eastern Europe, for<br />
sightseeing tour including entrance to the famous<br />
Clock Tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, walking<br />
tour of Brasov including the visit of the First<br />
Romanian School with an impressive collection of<br />
rare books. Accommodation and dinner in a local<br />
restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, Brasov - Bucharest, Friday<br />
Following breakfast departure towards Bran. Visit of<br />
the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker's<br />
novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula.<br />
Continue to Bucharest and stop in Peles Castle built<br />
as the summer residence of King Carol I. Afterwards<br />
continue to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery and<br />
to Bucharest. After arrival accommodation at your<br />
hotel and dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 9, in Bucharest, Saturday<br />
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once<br />
nicknamed "Little Paris". During the tour you will visit<br />
the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in<br />
the world after the Pentagon and the National<br />
Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally<br />
succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in<br />
eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour<br />
member of<br />
21<br />
K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS<br />
10 days from So�a to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest<br />
will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the<br />
Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military<br />
Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum.<br />
Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, depart Bucharest, Sunday<br />
After breakfast you have some time at leisure until<br />
the departure transfer to the airport for your �ight<br />
home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� So�a: Radisson Blu (DLX)<br />
� Belgrade:<br />
Hotel Moskva (F)<br />
� Timisoara: Hotel Timisoara (F) or NH Timisoara (F)<br />
� Sibiu:<br />
Ramada (SF)<br />
� Brasov:<br />
Aro Palace (SF)<br />
� Bucharest<br />
TOUR K501<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
11-May 20-May<br />
25-May 03-Jun<br />
22-Jun 01-Jul<br />
13-Jul 22-Jul<br />
03-Aug 12-Aug<br />
31-Aug 09-Sep<br />
14-Sep 23-Sep<br />
05-Oct 14-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
: Marriott (DL X)<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,758<br />
Single room supplement: $ 538<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST<br />
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily<br />
� Dinner with folklore in Prague<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb<br />
of Vienna<br />
� Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical<br />
csarda restaurant in Budapest<br />
� Opera performance in Prague<br />
� Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna<br />
� Inter-city travel by modern motor coach<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany,<br />
St. Vitus Cathedral<br />
� Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische<br />
Museum<br />
� Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation<br />
Church<br />
member of<br />
22<br />
Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner<br />
with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Prague, Saturday<br />
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the<br />
Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock,<br />
the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles<br />
Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.<br />
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)<br />
Day 3, in Prague, Sunday<br />
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of<br />
Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace,<br />
St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka<br />
Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 4, to Vienna, Monday<br />
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz".<br />
The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a<br />
typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,<br />
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement<br />
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and<br />
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.<br />
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of<br />
Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday<br />
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum<br />
in the morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 7, to Budapest, Thursday<br />
Today, journey takes you eastbound by motor coach<br />
to Budapest, often called "Paris of the East". The<br />
afternoon is free for independent activities or<br />
optional excursions. (B)<br />
Day 8, in Budapest, Friday<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series<br />
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour<br />
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,<br />
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian<br />
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’<br />
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high<br />
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic<br />
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The<br />
rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 9, in Budapest, Saturday<br />
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the<br />
Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon<br />
is free for last minute shopping or independent<br />
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment<br />
in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)<br />
member of<br />
K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST<br />
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest<br />
23<br />
Day 10, depart Budapest, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)<br />
� Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Park Royal (F)<br />
� Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)<br />
TOUR K505<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
27-Apr -Apr 006-May -May<br />
11-May 20-May<br />
25-May 03-Jun<br />
08-Jun 17-Jun<br />
22-Jun 01-Jul<br />
06-Jul 15-Jul<br />
20-Jul 29-Jul<br />
03-Aug 12-Aug<br />
17-Aug 26-Aug<br />
07-Sep 16-Sep<br />
14-Sep 23-Sep<br />
21-Sep 30-Sep<br />
05-Oct<br />
12-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
14-Oct<br />
21-Oct<br />
26-Oct 04-Nov<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,998<br />
Single room supplement: $ 795<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA<br />
7 Days from Prague to Vienna<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily<br />
� Dinner with folklore in Prague<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb<br />
of Vienna<br />
� Opera performance in Prague<br />
� Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna<br />
� Inter-city travel by modern motor coach<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus<br />
Cathedral<br />
� Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische<br />
Museum<br />
Day 1, arrive Prague, Friday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner<br />
with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)<br />
member of<br />
24<br />
Day 2, in Prague, Saturday<br />
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the<br />
Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock,<br />
the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles<br />
Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.<br />
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)<br />
Day 3, in Prague, Sunday<br />
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of<br />
Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace,<br />
St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka<br />
Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 4, to Vienna, Monday<br />
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz".<br />
The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a<br />
typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in Vienna, Tuesday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian<br />
Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater<br />
amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s<br />
Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s<br />
imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an<br />
evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday<br />
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum<br />
this morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 7, depart Vienna, Thursday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)<br />
� Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Park Royal (F)<br />
member of<br />
25<br />
TOUR K506<br />
K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
27-Apr<br />
11-May<br />
08-Jun 14-Jun<br />
22-Jun 28-Jun<br />
06-Jul 12-Jul<br />
20-Jul 26-Jul<br />
03-Aug 09-Aug<br />
17-Aug 23-Aug<br />
07-Sep 13-Sep<br />
14-Sep 20-Sep<br />
21-Sep 27-Sep<br />
05-Oct 11-Oct<br />
12-Oct 18-Oct<br />
26-Oct 01-Nov<br />
PRICES:<br />
7 Days from Prague to Vienna<br />
03-May<br />
17-May<br />
25-May 31-May<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,568<br />
Single room supplement: $ 728<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST<br />
7 days from Vienna to Budapest<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb<br />
of Vienna<br />
� Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical<br />
csarda restaurant in Budapest<br />
� Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna<br />
� Inter-city travel by modern motor coach<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische<br />
Museum<br />
� Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation<br />
Church<br />
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner<br />
tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)<br />
member of<br />
26<br />
Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,<br />
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement<br />
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and<br />
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.<br />
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of<br />
Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)<br />
Day 3, in Vienna, Wednesday<br />
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum<br />
this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)<br />
Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday<br />
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to<br />
Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The<br />
afternoon is free for independent activities or<br />
optional excursions. (B)<br />
Day 5, in Budapest, Friday<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series<br />
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour<br />
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,<br />
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian<br />
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’<br />
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high<br />
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic<br />
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The<br />
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday<br />
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the<br />
Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon<br />
is free for last minute shopping or independent<br />
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment<br />
in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, depart Budapest, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departur ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Vienna: Savoyen (F) or Park Royal (F)<br />
� Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)<br />
member of<br />
27<br />
K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST<br />
TOUR K507<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
30-Apr 06-May<br />
14-May 20-May<br />
28-May 03-Jun<br />
11-Jun 17-Jun<br />
25-Jun 01-Jul<br />
09-Jul 15-Jul<br />
23-Jul 29-Jul<br />
06-Aug 12-Aug<br />
20-Aug 26-Aug<br />
10-Sep 16-Sep<br />
17-Sep 23-Sep<br />
24-Sep 30-Sep<br />
08-Oct 14-Oct<br />
15-Oct 21-Oct<br />
29-Oct 04-Nov<br />
PRICES:<br />
7 days from Vienna to Budapest<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,498<br />
Single room supplement: $ 389<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST<br />
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb<br />
of Vienna<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in typical csarda<br />
restaurant in Budapest<br />
� Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna<br />
� Inter-city travel by modern motor coach<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische<br />
Museum<br />
� Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation<br />
Church<br />
� Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village<br />
Museum<br />
� Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;<br />
Bran Castle<br />
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Monday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner<br />
tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (D)<br />
member of<br />
28<br />
Day 2, in Vienna, Tuesday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,<br />
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement<br />
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and<br />
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.<br />
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of<br />
Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)<br />
Day 3, in Vienna, Wednesday<br />
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum<br />
this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)<br />
Day 4, to Budapest, Thursday<br />
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to<br />
Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The<br />
afternoon is free for independent activities or<br />
optional excursions. (B)<br />
Day 5, in Budapest, Friday<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series<br />
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour<br />
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,<br />
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian<br />
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’<br />
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high<br />
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic<br />
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The<br />
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 6, in Budapest, Saturday<br />
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the<br />
Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon<br />
is free for last minute shopping or independent<br />
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment<br />
in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, to Bucharest, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your �ight<br />
to Bucharest. Upon arrival, hotel transfer with a<br />
panoramic orientation city tour. The rest of the day is<br />
at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 8, in Bucharest, Monday<br />
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once<br />
nicknamed "Little Paris". During the tour you will visit<br />
the Parliament Palace, the second largest building<br />
in the world after the Pentagon and the National<br />
Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally<br />
succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in<br />
eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour<br />
will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the<br />
Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military<br />
Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum.<br />
Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant.<br />
(B, D)<br />
Day 9, to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov, Tuesday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th<br />
century Sinaia Monastery. Then stop in Peles Castle<br />
built as the summer residence of King Carol I.<br />
Continue the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle,<br />
made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the<br />
residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Next,<br />
walking tour of Brasov including the visit of the First<br />
Romanian School with an impressive collection of<br />
rare books. Farewell dinner with folklore show. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, depart Bucharest, Wednesday<br />
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your �ight<br />
home. (B)<br />
member of<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Park Royal (F)<br />
� Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)<br />
� Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
06-Aug<br />
10-Sep<br />
19-Sep<br />
17-Sep<br />
26-Sep<br />
08-Oct<br />
17-Oct<br />
15-Oct 24-Oct<br />
29-Oct<br />
K508 ~ VIEN<br />
NA<br />
TO<br />
BUCHAREST<br />
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest<br />
29<br />
TOUR K508<br />
30-Apr 09-May<br />
14-May 23-May<br />
28-May 06-Jun<br />
11-Jun 20-Jun<br />
25-Jun 04-Jul<br />
09-Jul 18-Jul<br />
23-Jul 01-Aug<br />
PRICES:<br />
15-Aug<br />
20-Aug 29-Aug<br />
24-Sep<br />
03-Oct<br />
07-Nov<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,948<br />
Single room supplement: $ 735<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K508P ~ PRAGUE TO BUCHAREST<br />
13 days from Prague to Vienna, Budapest and Bucharest<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily<br />
� Dinner with folklore in Prague<br />
� Opera performance in Prague<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb<br />
of Vienna<br />
� Dinner with entertainment in typical csarda<br />
restaurant in Budapest<br />
� Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna<br />
� Dinner in Bucharest<br />
� Dinner with folklore in a local restaurant in<br />
Bucharest<br />
�<br />
Inter-city travel by modern motor coach<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral<br />
� Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorische Museum<br />
� Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church<br />
� Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village Museum<br />
� Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;<br />
Bran Castle<br />
Day 1, Friday, arrive Prague<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner<br />
with folklore in a local restaurant. (D)<br />
Day 2, Saturday, in Prague<br />
This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the<br />
Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock,<br />
the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles<br />
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Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.<br />
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)<br />
Day 3, Sunday, in Prague<br />
Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle of<br />
Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace,<br />
St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka<br />
Tower. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 4, Monday, to Vienna<br />
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz”.<br />
The rest of the day is free. Dinner tonight will be in a<br />
typical local Heurigen restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, Tuesday, in Vienna<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian<br />
Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater<br />
amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s<br />
Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s<br />
imperial history. After a free afternoon, enjoy an<br />
evening concert of Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)<br />
Day 6, Wednesday, in Vienna<br />
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum<br />
this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)<br />
Day 7, Thursday, to Budapest<br />
Today, journey eastbound by motor coach to<br />
Budapest, often called “Paris of the East”. The<br />
Afternoon is free for independent activities or<br />
optional excersions. (B)<br />
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Day 8, Friday, in Budapest<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series<br />
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour<br />
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,<br />
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian<br />
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’<br />
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high<br />
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic<br />
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The<br />
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 9, Saturday, in Budapest<br />
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the<br />
Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,<br />
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon<br />
is free for last minute shopping or independent<br />
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment<br />
in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, Sunday, to Bucharest<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your �ight<br />
to Bucharest. Upon arrival hotel transfer with a<br />
panoramic orientation city tour. The rest of the day is<br />
at leisure. (B)<br />
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Monday,<br />
in<br />
Bucharest<br />
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once<br />
nicknamed “Little Paris”. During the tour you will visit<br />
the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in<br />
the world after the Pentagon and the National<br />
Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people �nally<br />
succeded to topple the last communist dictator in<br />
eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will<br />
bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera<br />
House, the National Military Club, the Military<br />
Academy, Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum.<br />
Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 12, Tuesday, to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th<br />
century Sinaia Monastery. Then stop in Peles Castle<br />
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built as the summer residence of King Carol I.<br />
Continue the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle made<br />
famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the<br />
vampire count, Dracula. Next, walking tour of Brasov<br />
including the visit of the First Romanian School with<br />
an impressive collection of rare books. Farewell dinner<br />
with folklore show. (B, D)<br />
Day 13, Wednesday, depart Bucharest<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your �ight<br />
home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Prague: Majestic Plaza (F)<br />
� Vienna: Savoyen (F) / Park Royal (F)<br />
� Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)<br />
� Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)<br />
TOUR K508P<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
27-Apr 09-May<br />
11-May 23-May<br />
25-May 06-Jun<br />
08-Jun 20-Jun<br />
22-Jun 04-Jul<br />
06-Jul 18-Jul<br />
20-Jul 01-Aug<br />
03-Aug<br />
15-Aug<br />
17-Aug 29-Aug<br />
07-Sep<br />
19-Sep<br />
14-Sep 26-Sep<br />
21-Sep<br />
03-Oct<br />
05-Oct<br />
17-Oct<br />
12-Oct 24-Oct<br />
26-Oct<br />
07-Nov<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,755<br />
Single room supplement: $ 955<br />
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K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA<br />
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 6 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Vienna<br />
� Budapest<br />
� Krakow<br />
� Warsaw<br />
� Berlin<br />
� Prague<br />
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty<br />
of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers<br />
and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,<br />
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement<br />
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and<br />
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.<br />
Afternoon is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday<br />
Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary.<br />
Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching<br />
Budapest just in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)<br />
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Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a<br />
series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing<br />
tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the<br />
Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s<br />
Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and<br />
Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at<br />
leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B)<br />
Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday<br />
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and<br />
countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains<br />
and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner<br />
in Krakow is planned upon arrival. (B, D)<br />
Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel<br />
Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal<br />
Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where<br />
you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance<br />
Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is<br />
free for a stroll around the city. (B)<br />
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Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday<br />
This morning perhaps join an optional trip to one of<br />
the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz<br />
Concentration Camp. Later, journey to Czestochowa<br />
and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the<br />
blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called<br />
the “Black Madonna”. In the late afternoon, arrive in<br />
Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday<br />
The 700 years old capital is a symbol of the Polish<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great<br />
odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along<br />
the famous Royal Route from the magni cent Castle<br />
Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer<br />
residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace<br />
of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding<br />
cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown<br />
Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw<br />
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking<br />
tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and<br />
St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for<br />
relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an<br />
optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)<br />
Day 9, to Berlin, Sunday<br />
Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then<br />
continue to Berlin, today’ nal destination. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, in Berlin, Monday<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag,<br />
the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s<br />
Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg.<br />
The tour continues through the city to view famous<br />
sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the<br />
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free<br />
to explore this once divided city on your own. (B)<br />
Day 11, to Prague, Tuesday<br />
This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the<br />
beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation<br />
tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House.<br />
Afterwards, continue to Prague, the Capital of Czech<br />
Republic. (B, D)<br />
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Day 12, in Prague, Wednesday<br />
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and<br />
spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is<br />
one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour<br />
starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas<br />
Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On<br />
a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with<br />
Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's<br />
Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower.<br />
Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old<br />
quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town<br />
Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest<br />
of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural<br />
performance will be available. (B)<br />
Day 13, depart Prague, Thursday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Vienna: Renaissance (SF)<br />
� Budapest: Radisson BLU (F)<br />
� Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF) or Maritim pro Arte (F)<br />
� Prague: Diplomat (F)<br />
TOUR K601<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
12-May 24-May<br />
26-May 07-Jun<br />
09-Jun 21-Jun<br />
23-Jun 05-Jul<br />
07-Jul 19-Jul<br />
21-Jul 02-Aug<br />
04-Aug 16-Aug<br />
18-Aug 30-Aug<br />
08-Sep 20-Sep<br />
15-Sep 27-Sep<br />
22-Sep 04-Oct<br />
06-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
18-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,449<br />
Single room supplement: $ 998<br />
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K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW<br />
9 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 4 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Vienna<br />
� Budapest<br />
� Krakow<br />
� Warsaw<br />
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty<br />
of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers<br />
and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian<br />
Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater<br />
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amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's<br />
Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's<br />
imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday<br />
Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary.<br />
Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching<br />
Budapest in time to relax before dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday<br />
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,<br />
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a<br />
series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing<br />
tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament,<br />
the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the<br />
Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes'<br />
Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the<br />
day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your<br />
own. (B)<br />
Day 5 to Krakow, Wednesday<br />
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and<br />
countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains<br />
and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner<br />
in Krakow is planned upon arrival. (B, D)<br />
Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel<br />
Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal<br />
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Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town<br />
where you will visit the Main Market Square,<br />
Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The<br />
afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)<br />
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday<br />
This morning perhaps join an optional trip to one of<br />
the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz<br />
Concentration Camp. Later, journey to Czestochowa<br />
and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the<br />
blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly<br />
called the "Black Madonna". In the late afternoon,<br />
arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday<br />
The 700 year old capital is a symbol of Polish<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great<br />
odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along<br />
the famous Royal Route from magni�cent Castle<br />
Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer<br />
residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the<br />
Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding<br />
cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the<br />
Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the<br />
Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the<br />
walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square<br />
and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for<br />
relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an<br />
optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)<br />
Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
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� Vienna: Renaissance (SF)<br />
� Budapest: Radisson BLU (F)<br />
� Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
TOUR K681<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
12-May 20-May<br />
26-May 03-Jun<br />
09-Jun 17-Jun<br />
23-Jun 01-Jul<br />
07-Jul 15-Jul<br />
21-Jul 29-Jul<br />
04-Aug 12-Aug<br />
18-Aug 26-Aug<br />
08-Sep 16-Sep<br />
15-Sep 23-Sep<br />
22-Sep<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,680<br />
30-Sep<br />
06-Oct 14-Oct<br />
Single room supplement: $ 592<br />
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K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB<br />
11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 6 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Economy �ight Belgrade (Serbia)-Podgorica<br />
(Montenegro)<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Belgrade<br />
� Cetinje<br />
� Kotor<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
� Split<br />
� Plitvice Lakes<br />
� Postojna Caves<br />
� Bled<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Zagreb<br />
Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The<br />
day is at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at<br />
the welcome cocktail.<br />
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Day 2, in Belgrade, Friday<br />
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city's<br />
main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan<br />
Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the<br />
Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and<br />
Mihajlova Street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest<br />
Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito's Memorial.<br />
Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical<br />
national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of<br />
Skadarlija. (B, D)<br />
Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short<br />
�ight to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon<br />
arrival, continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the<br />
historical capital of Montenegro located at the foot<br />
of Mount Lovcen. Then, take a spectacularly steep<br />
road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest �ord in<br />
Southern Europe, and along the way view the towns<br />
of Risan and Kotor. Head towards Croatia for dinner<br />
and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday<br />
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this<br />
morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the<br />
world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
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Day 5, to Split, Monday<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old shing villages<br />
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the<br />
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor<br />
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage<br />
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)<br />
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic<br />
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to<br />
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to<br />
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your<br />
camera ready and take a walking tour around several<br />
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of<br />
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded<br />
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.<br />
317 km (B, D)<br />
Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday<br />
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful<br />
bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After<br />
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to<br />
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic<br />
subterranean world by miniature electric train.<br />
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst<br />
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Bled, Thursday<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
perched on a cli high above the lake. The balance<br />
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as<br />
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)<br />
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday<br />
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the<br />
capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi cant sights<br />
of the old city centre: the picturesque Central openair<br />
Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by<br />
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall<br />
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and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the<br />
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)<br />
Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday<br />
This morning enjoy a city tour featuring the historic<br />
Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,<br />
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government<br />
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the<br />
winding streets of the Old town or take an optional<br />
excursion to the countryside. (B)<br />
Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Belgrade: Hotel Moskva (F)<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Plitvice: Jezero (F)<br />
� Bled: Park (F)<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
TOUR K700<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
03-May 13-May<br />
17-May 27-May<br />
31-May 10-Jun<br />
14-Jun 24-Jun<br />
28-Jun 08-Jul<br />
12-Jul 22-Jul<br />
16-Aug 26-Aug<br />
30-Aug 09-Sep<br />
13-Sep 23-Sep<br />
27-Sep 07-Oct<br />
11-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
21-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,281<br />
Single room supplement: $ 872<br />
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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA<br />
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 6 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Sarajevo<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
� Split<br />
� Plitvice Lakes<br />
� Postojna Cave<br />
� Bled<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Zagreb<br />
Day 1, arrive Sarajevo, Thursday<br />
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Sarajevo, Friday<br />
Sarajevo, capital of the Republic of Bosnia and<br />
Herzegovina, has been in�uenced by a number of<br />
cultures and civilizations. On your city tour, visit the<br />
picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref<br />
Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo<br />
Princip Museum. Afternoon is free. (B)<br />
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Day 3, to Dubrovnik, Saturday<br />
A drive through the marvelous gorge of the Neretva<br />
River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish<br />
quarter and the reconstruction e�orts on the 16th<br />
century stone bridge. Dinner and overnight in<br />
Dubrovnik. 286 km (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday<br />
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this<br />
morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in<br />
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 5, to Split, Monday<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old �shing villages and<br />
new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the<br />
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor<br />
Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage<br />
site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)<br />
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic<br />
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to<br />
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to<br />
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your<br />
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Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday<br />
Day 8, in Bled, Thursday<br />
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday<br />
Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday<br />
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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA<br />
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
camera ready and take a walking tour around several<br />
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of<br />
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded<br />
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.<br />
317 km (B, D)<br />
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful bay<br />
of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After some<br />
free time, journey north to Postojna, home to one of<br />
the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic<br />
subterranean world by miniature electric train.<br />
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst<br />
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
perched on a cli� high above the lake. The balance of<br />
the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as<br />
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)<br />
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the<br />
capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi�cant sights of<br />
the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-air<br />
Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by<br />
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall<br />
and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the<br />
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)<br />
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic<br />
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s<br />
Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the<br />
Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to<br />
explore the winding streets of the old town or take<br />
an optional excursion to the countryside. (B)<br />
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Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Plitvice: Jezero (F)<br />
� Bled: Park (F)<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
TOUR K801<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
26-Apr 06-May<br />
10-May 20-May<br />
24-May 03-Jun<br />
07-Jun 17-Jun<br />
21-Jun 01-Jul<br />
05-Jul 15-Jul<br />
09-Aug 19-Aug<br />
23-Aug 02-Sep<br />
06-Sep 16-Sep<br />
20-Sep 30-Sep<br />
04-Oct 14-Oct<br />
18-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
28-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,985<br />
Single room supplement: $ 830<br />
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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE<br />
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 5 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
� Split<br />
� Plitvice Lakes<br />
� Postojna Cave<br />
� Bled<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Zagreb<br />
Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday<br />
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Sunday<br />
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this<br />
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in<br />
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
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Day 3, to Split, Monday<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old villages and<br />
new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the<br />
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor<br />
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage<br />
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)<br />
Day 4, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic<br />
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to<br />
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to<br />
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your<br />
camera ready and take a walking tour around several<br />
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of<br />
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded<br />
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.<br />
317 km (B, D)<br />
Day 5, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday<br />
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful<br />
bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After<br />
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to<br />
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic<br />
subterranean world by miniature electric train.<br />
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst<br />
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)<br />
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Day 6, in Bled, Thursday<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
perched on a high above the lake. The balance<br />
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as<br />
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)<br />
Day 7, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday<br />
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the<br />
capital of Slovenia. Visit the most sig t sights<br />
of the old city centre: the picturesque Central openair<br />
Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by<br />
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall<br />
and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the<br />
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Zagreb, Saturday<br />
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic<br />
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,<br />
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government<br />
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the<br />
winding streets of the old town or take an optional<br />
excursion to the countryside. (B)<br />
Day 9, depart Zagreb, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departur t. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / President (F)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Plitvice: Jezero (F)<br />
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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE<br />
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb<br />
� Bled: Park (F)<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
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TOUR K802<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr 06-May<br />
05-May 13-May<br />
12-May 20-May<br />
19-May 27-May<br />
26-May 03-Jun<br />
02-Jun 10-Jun<br />
09-Jun 17-Jun<br />
16-Jun 24-Jun<br />
23-Jun 01-Jul<br />
30-Jun 08-Jul<br />
07-Jul 15-Jul<br />
14-Jul 22-Jul<br />
11-Aug 19-Aug<br />
18-Aug 26-Aug<br />
25-Aug 02-Sep<br />
01-Sep 09-Sep<br />
08-Sep 16-Sep<br />
15-Sep 23-Sep<br />
22-Sep 30-Sep<br />
29-Sep 07-Oct<br />
06-Oct 14-Oct<br />
13-Oct 21-Oct<br />
20-Oct 28-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,830<br />
Single room supplement: $ 618<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA<br />
16 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 9 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Athens<br />
� Meteora<br />
� Ohrid<br />
� Tirana<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
� Split<br />
� Plitvice Lakes<br />
� Postojna Caves<br />
Day 1, arrive Athens, Saturday<br />
member of<br />
� Bled<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Zagreb<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a<br />
welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka,<br />
the old part of Athens. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Athens, Sunday<br />
See the highlights of Athens this morning on a<br />
sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling<br />
capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and<br />
glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old<br />
monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit<br />
the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the<br />
Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple<br />
of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the<br />
Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of<br />
Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and<br />
evening are free. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday<br />
Your rst stop this morning is Delphi, where the<br />
famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple<br />
of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built<br />
in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the<br />
Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims<br />
cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the<br />
oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi,<br />
which contains an impressive collection of nds from<br />
the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,”<br />
before continuing on to Kalambaka. (B, D)<br />
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Day 4, to Ohrid, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of<br />
Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.”<br />
Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far<br />
away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small<br />
monasteries and hermit’s cells, only 4 are now active.<br />
The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of<br />
peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome,<br />
12 sides and ne frescoes. Continue across the border<br />
to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday<br />
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural<br />
and spiritual center, classi ed as a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour<br />
with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the<br />
old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. So a, containing<br />
some magni cent frescoes from the 10th century.<br />
In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of<br />
Albania. (B, D)<br />
Day 6, in Tirana, Thursday<br />
On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg<br />
Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock<br />
Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s<br />
national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet<br />
assistance; and the National History Museum, with<br />
a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history.<br />
Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your<br />
own, shop, or just relax. (B)<br />
Day 7, to Dubrovnik, Friday<br />
After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of<br />
Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest<br />
cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high<br />
above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro<br />
and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. (B, D)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA<br />
16 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb<br />
Day 8, in Dubrovnik, Saturday<br />
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this<br />
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the<br />
world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 9, in Dubrovnik, Sunday<br />
Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on<br />
your own. (B)<br />
Day 10, to Split, Monday<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the<br />
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor<br />
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage<br />
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)<br />
Day 11, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic<br />
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to<br />
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to<br />
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your<br />
camera ready and take a walking tour around several<br />
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of<br />
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded<br />
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.<br />
317 km (B, D)<br />
Day 12, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday<br />
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful<br />
bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After<br />
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to<br />
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic<br />
subterranean world by miniature electric train.<br />
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst<br />
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)<br />
Day 13, in Bled, Thursday<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as<br />
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)<br />
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Day 14, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday<br />
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the<br />
of the old city centre: the picturesque Central openair<br />
Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by<br />
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall<br />
and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the<br />
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)<br />
Day 15, in Zagreb, Saturday<br />
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic<br />
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,<br />
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government<br />
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore<br />
the winding streets of the old town or to take an<br />
optional excursion with dinner into the surrounding<br />
countryside. (B)<br />
Day 16, depart Zagreb, Sunday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
(B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (F)<br />
� Kalambaka: Divani (F)<br />
� Ohrid: Metropol (F)<br />
� Tirana: Sheraton (DLX)<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Plitvice: Jezero (F)<br />
� Bled: Golf (F)<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
TOUR K803<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
12-May 27-May<br />
09-Jun 24-Jun<br />
23-Jun 08-Jul<br />
07-Jul 22-Jul<br />
18-Aug 02-Sep<br />
01-Sep 16-Sep<br />
15-Sep 30-Sep<br />
29-Sep<br />
PRICES:<br />
14-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 3,288<br />
Single room supplement: $ 1,072<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK<br />
10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 5 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Athens<br />
� Meteora<br />
� Ohrid<br />
� Tirana<br />
Day 1, arrive Athens, Saturday<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a<br />
welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka,<br />
the old part of Athens. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Athens, Sunday<br />
See the highlights of Athens this morning on a<br />
sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling<br />
capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and<br />
glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old<br />
monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the<br />
immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion<br />
with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena<br />
Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis<br />
member of<br />
44<br />
lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus<br />
and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and evening are<br />
free. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday<br />
Your rst stop this morning is Delphi, where the<br />
famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple<br />
of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built<br />
in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the<br />
Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims<br />
cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the<br />
oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi,<br />
which contains an impressive collection of nds from<br />
the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,”<br />
before continuing on to Kalambaka. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, to Ohrid, Tuesday<br />
After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of<br />
Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.”<br />
Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far<br />
away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small<br />
monasteries and hermit’s cells, only 4 are now active.<br />
The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of<br />
peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome,<br />
12 sides and ne frescoes. Continue across the border<br />
to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday<br />
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural<br />
and spiritual center, classi ed as a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour<br />
with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the<br />
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old town. Visit the , containing<br />
In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of<br />
Albania. (B, D)<br />
Day 6, in Tirana, Thursday<br />
On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg<br />
Square, the Mosque of Et’hem Bey, the Clock<br />
Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s<br />
national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet<br />
assistance; and the National History Museum, with<br />
a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history.<br />
Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your<br />
own, shop, or just relax. (B)<br />
Day 7, to Dubrovnik, Friday<br />
After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of<br />
Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest<br />
cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high<br />
above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro<br />
and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Dubrovnik, Saturday<br />
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this<br />
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest of<br />
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
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K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK<br />
10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik<br />
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Day 9, in Dubrovnik, Sunday<br />
Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on<br />
your own. (B)<br />
Day 10, depart Dubrovnik, Monday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
(B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (F)<br />
� Kalambaka: Divani (F)<br />
� Ohrid: Metropol (F)<br />
� Tirana: Sheraton (DLX)<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)<br />
TOUR K804<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
12-May 21-May<br />
09-Jun 18-Jun<br />
23-Jun 02-Jul<br />
07-Jul 16-Jul<br />
18-Aug 27-Aug<br />
01-Sep 10-Sep<br />
15-Sep 24-Sep<br />
29-Sep 08-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,198<br />
Single room supplement: $ 748<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD THE ROYAL CLIPPER<br />
8 days featuring Venice, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Korcula, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj<br />
TOUR FEATURES:<br />
� 7 nights cruise aboard The Royal Clipper in<br />
Navigation Deck cabins Cat.1, upgrades to<br />
categories 2-5 are available<br />
� Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily<br />
� On board entertainment program<br />
Day 1, Arrive Venice (Italy), Saturday<br />
Transfer from the airport to the port of Venice, for<br />
embarkation between 4 PM and 10 PM. Late evening<br />
departure towards Rovinj (overnight sailing). (D)<br />
Day 2, Rovinj (Croatia), Sunday<br />
Arrival late morning in Rovinj. Located on the shores<br />
of the peninsula of Istria, the town of Rovinj is<br />
clamped on a rocky islet and is one of the �nest<br />
examples of the Venetian heritage. Fell under the<br />
power of the Serenissima in 1283, all in Rovinj recalls<br />
its brilliant past. You'll have time to stroll through the<br />
narrow alleys of the city leading to the church of St.<br />
Euphemia which square commands a unique<br />
perspective on the whole city and the sea that<br />
surrounds it. Departure to Zadar at night. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 3, Zadar (Croatia), Monday<br />
Arrival in early morning in the port of Zadar. Guided<br />
visit of the old town (Optional tour), the tour is<br />
starting at the “National Square”, the nerve center of<br />
the city in Renaissance style. Then visit of the<br />
Cathedral of St. Anastasia (Sveta Stosija), Byzantine<br />
church rebuilt in Romanesque style in the early<br />
thirteenth century with its imposing facade in Pisan<br />
style. Visit of the Church St. Donat, a monument<br />
built in the Carolingian style. The tour ends with a<br />
stroll along the forti�cations built mainly in the<br />
sixteenth century to face the Ottoman threat. Lunch<br />
on board. In the afternoon, time at leisure or take an<br />
optional tour. Set sailing around 10 pm. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 4, Split - Korcula, Tuesday<br />
Docking at 7am in the port of Split. After breakfast,<br />
depart for a walking guided tour of the capital of<br />
member of<br />
46<br />
Dalmatia (Optional tour). Visit the Palace of<br />
Diocletian, one of the most precious remains of<br />
Roman antiquity. Visit the cathedral Sveti Ivan and<br />
walk inside the palace to the gates of Gold and Silver.<br />
Continuation of the visit with a stroll through the<br />
alleys of the old town around the National Square.<br />
Lunch on board. After Lunch, the Royal Clipper<br />
cruises in the early afternoon, heading for Korcula.<br />
Navigation amidst a string of islands to reach the<br />
island of Korcula. Landing and visit at leisure the old<br />
city. The old town is situated on a promontory and<br />
surrounded by ancient walls �anked by four towers<br />
of the �fteenth century. The city also boasts some<br />
old Venetian style palace and also a small house<br />
reputed to be the birth place of Marco Polo. Heading<br />
for Kotor at midnight. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 5, Kotor (Montenegro), Wednesday<br />
Sail at daybreak in the magni�cent Bay of Kotor, the<br />
largest �ord of the Mediterranean. After rounding<br />
the Cape Koliba, the Royal Clipper will engage in the<br />
Bay of Topla, go by the shores of Herceg Novi, and<br />
then take the channel Kumbor and cross the Bay of<br />
Tivat from which we perceive the islets Otok and<br />
Prevlaka which are sheltering beautiful small<br />
monasteries. Then slowly, the Royal Clipper will take<br />
the channel of Verige, leading to the Bay of Kotor,<br />
surrounded by the mountains of Montenegro.<br />
Finally, the ship will reach the port of Kotor early in<br />
the morning. Day free or participate in optional<br />
excursions. Kotor is a small town surrounded by<br />
walls dating from the Byzantine era and built at the<br />
foot of the mountains of Lovcen. We cross the<br />
western gate of the city to enter the old city. Visit of<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Cabin upgrade supplements<br />
K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD THE ROYAL CLIPPER<br />
8 days featuring Venice, Rovinj, Zadar, Split, Korcula, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Mali Losinj<br />
the old city: the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, amazing<br />
testimony of Romanesque architecture. The<br />
Benedictine monks introduced this architectural on<br />
the Slavonic coast in the eleventh century. Despite<br />
several earthquakes, it was always perfectly restored.<br />
Dinner on board and departure for Dubrovnik. (B, L, D)<br />
member of<br />
Day 7, Mali Losinj, Friday<br />
Day 6, Dubrovnik - Hvar (Croatia), Thursday Day 8, Venice (Italy), Saturday<br />
Arrival in Dubrovnik at 7:00. After breakfast,<br />
departure to visit the old Ragusa (ancient name of<br />
Dubrovnik, optional tour). Entering the old city will<br />
be through the Pile Gate. It leads immediately to the<br />
"Stradun”, large artery that runs through the city to<br />
the fortress Revelin. Discover the old city: the<br />
Franciscan monastery and its Romanesque cloister,<br />
the Rector's Palace, the Cathedral and its treasure.<br />
Lunch on board and sailing to the island of Hvar. Visit<br />
on his own of the city often called "The Croatian St.<br />
Tropez". Hvar is a small village where the Renaissance<br />
blossomed fully. Walk along the Pjaca, magni�cent<br />
architectural ensemble where harmony prevails.<br />
After the Pjaca stands the Cathedral of St Etienne of<br />
Renaissance and Baroque style, �anked by his Belfry<br />
recalling the Venetian rule over the city. Departure at<br />
midnight. (B, L, D)<br />
Single Supplement: available in category 5 only<br />
Disembark after breakfast (after 9 AM). (B)<br />
TOUR K805<br />
Starting<br />
Date:<br />
Termination<br />
Date:<br />
Prices per<br />
person in twin<br />
08-Sep 15-Sep $ 3,465<br />
15-Sep 22-Sep $ 3,465<br />
22-Sep 29-Sep $ 3,465<br />
29-Sep 06-Oct $ 3,465<br />
PRICES BASED ON NAVIGATION DECK, CAT. 1 OUTSIDE CABINS<br />
Port Taxes: $ 255.00 NET per person<br />
Gratuity: $ 75.00 NET per person – has to be pre-paid<br />
Per person in<br />
DBL / TWIN cabin:<br />
Category 1 Navigation Deck (Commodore) Cabin TWIN or DBL – outside port-hole $ 0<br />
Category 2 Main Deck (Clipper) Cabin TWIN or DBL – outside port-hole $ 240<br />
Category 3<br />
Upper Deck – Cabin TWIN or DBL – outside with private verandah or direct access<br />
on the Deck – Whirlpool<br />
$ 765<br />
Category 4 Main Deck (Clipper) De Luxe outside suite salon – Whirlpool $ 2,040<br />
Category 5 Main Deck (Clipper) Single outside with port-hole $ 1,650<br />
47<br />
Arrive late morning in the port of Mali Losinj. Visit on<br />
your own of the city, between St Martin's Church of the<br />
�fteenth century and the baroque sanctuary Nativity<br />
of the Virgin. Walk on the waterfront of the Cikat<br />
peninsula and its pine forests. (B, L, D)<br />
* This tour can be combined with <strong>Kompas</strong> Escorted Tours: K100 and K101<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE<br />
14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 8 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Zagreb<br />
� Sarajevo<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
� Split<br />
� Plitvice Lakes<br />
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday<br />
� Opatija<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Bled<br />
� Postojna Cave<br />
� Venice<br />
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday<br />
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along<br />
the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St.<br />
Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament<br />
and the Government Palace. The rest of the day<br />
is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the<br />
old town or take an optional excursion to the<br />
countryside. (B)<br />
Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday<br />
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital<br />
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the<br />
hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday<br />
Sarajevo has been in uenced by a number of cultures<br />
and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque<br />
Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque,<br />
member of<br />
48<br />
Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then,<br />
continue your trip through the mountains and along<br />
the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the<br />
remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction<br />
orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to<br />
Dubrovnik. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday<br />
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this<br />
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in<br />
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday<br />
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards<br />
the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest<br />
and deepest d in Southern Europe. See the little<br />
towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje,<br />
once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a citymuseum.<br />
After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to<br />
the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan<br />
and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)<br />
Day 7, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old villages<br />
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the<br />
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor<br />
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage<br />
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 8, Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday<br />
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic<br />
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to<br />
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey<br />
to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)<br />
Day 9, in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday<br />
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready<br />
and take a walking tour around several of the lower<br />
lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural<br />
wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly<br />
wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of<br />
the day is at leisure. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled, Monday<br />
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner<br />
and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour<br />
of Opatija will present the highlights of this former<br />
Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across<br />
the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled.<br />
(B, D)<br />
Day 11, in Bled, Tuesday<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
perched on a high above the lake. After your<br />
tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here,<br />
view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town<br />
Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the<br />
Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)<br />
Day 12, Bled to Venice, Wednesday<br />
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one<br />
of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic<br />
subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then,<br />
continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)<br />
Day 13, in Venice, Thursday<br />
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring<br />
the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s<br />
Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the<br />
Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass<br />
blowing factory where you may see the demonstration<br />
member of<br />
K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE<br />
14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice<br />
49<br />
of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of<br />
the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice<br />
at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola<br />
ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. ( B,<br />
D)<br />
Day 14, depart Venice, Friday<br />
After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your<br />
t home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
� Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Plitvice: Jezero (F)<br />
� Bled: Park (F)<br />
� Venice: Bauer “Palladio Hotel & Spa“ (DLX)<br />
TOUR K808<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr 11-May<br />
12-May 25-May<br />
19-May 01-Jun<br />
02-Jun 15-Jun<br />
16-Jun 29-Jun<br />
30-Jun 13-Jul<br />
14-Jul 27-Jul<br />
11-Aug 24-Aug<br />
25-Aug 07-Sep<br />
01-Sep 14-Sep<br />
08-Sep 21-Sep<br />
15-Sep 28-Sep<br />
29-Sep<br />
PRICES:<br />
12-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,899<br />
Single room supplement: $ 833<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE<br />
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 6 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
� Split<br />
� Plitvice Lakes<br />
� Opatija<br />
Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Tuesday<br />
� Ljubljana<br />
� Bled<br />
� Postojna Cave<br />
� Venice<br />
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday<br />
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik“ this<br />
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in<br />
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 3, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday<br />
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards<br />
the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest<br />
and deepest d in Southern Europe. See the little<br />
towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje,<br />
once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a citymuseum.<br />
After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to<br />
the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan<br />
and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)<br />
Day 4, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday<br />
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the<br />
member of<br />
50<br />
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old villages<br />
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the<br />
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor<br />
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage<br />
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its<br />
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,<br />
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, D)<br />
Day 5,<br />
Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday<br />
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic<br />
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to<br />
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey<br />
to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)<br />
Da y 6,<br />
in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday<br />
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready<br />
and take a walking tour around several of the lower<br />
lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural<br />
wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly<br />
wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of<br />
the day is at leisure. (B, D)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day<br />
7,<br />
Plitvice<br />
Lakes<br />
to<br />
Opatija<br />
and<br />
Bled,<br />
Monday<br />
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner<br />
and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour<br />
of Opatija will present the highlights of this former<br />
Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across<br />
the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled.<br />
(B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Bled, Tuesday<br />
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming<br />
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,<br />
perched on a high above the lake. After your<br />
tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here,<br />
view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town<br />
Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the<br />
Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)<br />
Day 9, Bled to Venice, Wednesday<br />
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one<br />
of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic<br />
subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then,<br />
continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)<br />
Day 10, in Venice, Thursday<br />
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring<br />
the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s<br />
Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the<br />
Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass<br />
blowing factory where you may see the demonstration<br />
of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of<br />
the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice<br />
at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola<br />
ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B, D)<br />
member of<br />
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice<br />
51<br />
Day 11, depart Venice, Friday<br />
After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your<br />
t home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
K808G<br />
~ DUBROVNIK<br />
TO<br />
VENICE<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Plitvice: Jezero (F)<br />
� Bled: Park (F)<br />
� Venice: Bauer “Palladio Hotel & Spa“ (DLX)<br />
TOUR K808G<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
01-May<br />
11-May<br />
15-May<br />
25-May<br />
22-May 01-Jun<br />
05-Jun<br />
15-Jun<br />
19-Jun 29-Jun<br />
03-Jul<br />
13-Jul<br />
17-Jul<br />
27-Jul<br />
14-Aug 24-Aug<br />
28-Aug 07-Sep<br />
04-Sep<br />
14-Sep<br />
11-Sep 21-Sep<br />
18-Sep 28-Sep<br />
02-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
12-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,515<br />
Single room supplement: $ 718<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K808 Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK<br />
7 days from Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 3 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Zagreb<br />
� Sarajevo<br />
� Dubrovnik<br />
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday<br />
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday<br />
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along<br />
the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St.<br />
Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament<br />
and the Government Palace. The rest of the day<br />
is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the<br />
old town or take an optional excursion to the<br />
countryside. (B)<br />
member of<br />
52<br />
Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday<br />
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital<br />
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the<br />
hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday<br />
Sarajevo has been in uenced by a number of cultures<br />
and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque<br />
Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque,<br />
Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then,<br />
continue your trip through the mountains and along<br />
the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the<br />
remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction<br />
orts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to<br />
Dubrovnik. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday<br />
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this<br />
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,<br />
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will<br />
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan<br />
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in<br />
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday<br />
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards<br />
the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest<br />
and deepest d in Southern Europe. See the little<br />
towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje,<br />
once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a citymuseum.<br />
After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to<br />
the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan<br />
and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 7, depart Dubrovnik, Friday<br />
After breakfast we drive to Dubrovnik airport for<br />
your �ight home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
� Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)<br />
member of<br />
K808<br />
Z ~ ZAGRE<br />
B TO<br />
DUBROVNIK<br />
7 days from Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik<br />
53<br />
TOUR K808Z<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr<br />
04-May<br />
12-May<br />
18-May<br />
19-May 25-May<br />
02-Jun<br />
08-Jun<br />
16-Jun 22-Jun<br />
30-Jun<br />
06-Jul<br />
14-Jul<br />
20-Jul<br />
11-Aug 17-Aug<br />
25-Aug 31-Aug<br />
01-Sep<br />
07-Sep<br />
08-Sep 14-Sep<br />
15-Sep 21-Sep<br />
29-Sep<br />
PRICES:<br />
05-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,315<br />
Single room supplement: $ 495<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE<br />
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split<br />
TOUR FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as<br />
per itinerary<br />
� Professional<br />
Tour director / Cruise Manager<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� 7 nights cruise from Split back to Split on board<br />
M/S ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’ in cabin with private shower/<br />
toilet<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Zagreb<br />
� Plitvice<br />
� Split<br />
� Korcula<br />
�<br />
�<br />
Dubrovnik<br />
Hvar<br />
Day 1, Arrive Zagreb, Wednesday<br />
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday<br />
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the<br />
historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s<br />
Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the<br />
Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to<br />
explore the winding streets of the old town or take an<br />
optional excursion to the countryside. (B)<br />
Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday<br />
Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park,<br />
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera<br />
ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower<br />
lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural<br />
wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly<br />
wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After your visit,<br />
drive southbound to Split. (B)<br />
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Day 4, in Split, Saturday<br />
Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city,<br />
built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a<br />
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of<br />
Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures,<br />
Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on<br />
your own, until embarkation. Tonight, join at dinner on board<br />
with your fellow ‘sailors’. Overnight on board. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, sail to Brac and Makarska, Sunday<br />
Breakfast and lunch on board. Morning departure to Brac<br />
Island. Enjoy the pleasant sea front promenade walk and<br />
swimming. Lunch on board. From Brac Island sail to<br />
Makarska on the mainland. (B, L)<br />
Day 6, Makarska – Korcula, Monday<br />
After breakfast departure to Korcula Island, with a stop en<br />
route for swimming and relaxing. Lunch on board, late<br />
afternoon arrival to Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace of<br />
the famous explorer Marco Polo. Walking tour, including<br />
visit to the Cathedral, followed by the rest of day by<br />
leisure. (B, L)<br />
Day 7, Korcula – Dubrovnik, Tuesday<br />
Morning departure from Korcula to Dubrovnik. With a<br />
stop en route for swimming. Lunch on board. In the<br />
afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic,<br />
famous city listed at UNESCO’s World Heritage. There is a<br />
walking tour of ‘Old Dubrovnik’ this afternoon; the<br />
Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and<br />
the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican<br />
Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy,<br />
one of the oldest in the world. (B, L)<br />
Day 8, Dubrovnik – Mljet National Park, Wednesday<br />
Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Mljet Island with a<br />
stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to<br />
the heart of Mljet National Park, where you will enjoy a<br />
beautiful walk all around the Great and the Small Lake.<br />
(B, L)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE<br />
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split<br />
Day 9, Mljet – Hvar, Thursday<br />
Morning departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming<br />
and relaxing in one of the secluded coves of Peljesac<br />
peninsula (weather permitting). Lunch on board. Afternoon<br />
arrival to the town of Hvar, with unique cultural and<br />
historical heritage and an important tourist destination<br />
with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Enjoy orientation<br />
walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and<br />
Franciscan Monastery. The main attractions are its pleasant<br />
climate with a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, high<br />
standard of accommodation, excellent gastronomic o�er,<br />
sports and recreational opportunities, etc. (B, L)<br />
Day 10, Hvar – Split, Friday<br />
Morning departure from Hvar to Split, with a swimming and<br />
relaxing stop in Milna on Brac Island.<br />
Lunch on board. (B, L)<br />
Day 11, depart Split, Saturday<br />
Disembarkation after breakfast.<br />
Transfer to Split airport for your �ight home. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
� Split: Atrium (F)<br />
� Cruises: M/S ’Afrodita’ or M/S ’Eden’<br />
The boat is equipped with:<br />
- Complete navigation equipment (navigation radar, plotter, GPS, radio, etc.)<br />
- Fire alarm<br />
- Emergency lights<br />
- Bow truster<br />
- Life boat for 50 pax<br />
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TOUR K809<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
02-May<br />
16-May<br />
12-Sep<br />
PRICES:<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
30-May<br />
13-Jun<br />
29-Aug<br />
PRICES:<br />
12-May<br />
26-May<br />
22-Sep<br />
Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 2,098<br />
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100<br />
Single supplement: $ 750<br />
09-Jun<br />
23-Jun<br />
08-Sep<br />
Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 2,198<br />
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100<br />
Single supplement: $ 780<br />
NET REDUCTIONS:<br />
3rd adult sharing TR PL cabin: $265 per 3rd person<br />
Child under 12 sharing TR PL cabin as 3rd: $395 per child<br />
The boat is 32 m long, 7.60 m wide and has 2 masts, with cruising speed of 9.5 NM. It has 18 cabins on the main and lower decks, all fully air-conditioned,<br />
with queen-size bed or twin beds with possibility for an additional bed, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilette and<br />
wash basin. It has fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks of 100 m2, one of which has sun beds and<br />
tables. Electricity on board: 220 V.<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K812 ~ SLAVONIA & BARANJA<br />
4 days from Zagreb to Ilok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners<br />
� 2 wine tastings as per itinerary<br />
� Horse carriage ride<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Arrival and departure transfers<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Vinkovci<br />
� Vukovar<br />
� IIok<br />
� Osijek<br />
Day 1, to Vinkovci and Ilok, Sunday<br />
This morning (at 9 am), travel to mythical Slavonia, a<br />
fertile region that has guarded its treasures for<br />
centuries. Today, songs reverberates through the air,<br />
precious folks costumes are taken out of old wooden<br />
chests and age-old customs brought to life - all in<br />
order to preserve the Slavonia as it used to be. Arrive<br />
to Vinkovci and visit Town Museum, one of the most<br />
beautiful museums of continental Croatia. After some<br />
time at leisure we �nish our day in Ilok. Get to know<br />
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warm welcome and friendship so typical of Slavonia<br />
and its people. Dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2, to Vukovar, Ilok, Monday<br />
This morning drive to lovely Vukovar, called also the<br />
Triumphal Gate of Croatia. Discover why this area is<br />
considered the cradle of one of the oldest<br />
civilizations. After the sightseeing tour, featuring the<br />
Franciscan Monastery of St. John Capistrano, the<br />
Manorhouse Eltz, the St. James and St. Nicholas<br />
churches as well as the Ovcara Memorial, enjoy some<br />
time to stroll around. Return to Ilok for sightseeing<br />
tour and visit of 'Stari Podrum' with wine tasting.<br />
Dinner and overnight. (B, D)<br />
Day 3, to Osijek, Karanac and Zagreb, Tuesday<br />
Today, take a walk through the Old Town of Osijek.<br />
Panoramic drive along the ‘wine road’ will take us to<br />
Knezevi Vineyards, where we’ll visit wine cellar and<br />
have a wine tasting. Following, we will visit<br />
traditional villages of Baranja, including eco village<br />
Karanac, where we enjoy horse carriage ride. Lunch<br />
at the local restaurant and in the afternoon drive<br />
back to Zagreb. The rest of the day is at leisure to<br />
explore the winding streets of the old town of<br />
Croatian Capital at your own pace. (B, L)<br />
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Day 4, depart Zagreb, Wednesday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� I lok: Ilocki Podrumi (F)<br />
� Zagreb: Westin (DLX)<br />
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4 days from Zagreb to Ilok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards<br />
TOUR K812<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
06-May 09-May<br />
20-May 23-May<br />
03-Jun 06-Jun<br />
17-Jun 20-Jun<br />
01-Jul 04-Jul<br />
15-Jul 18-Jul<br />
19-Aug 22-Aug<br />
02-Sep 05-Sep<br />
16-Sep 19-Sep<br />
30-Sep 03-Oct<br />
14-Oct 17-Oct<br />
28-Oct 31-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 698<br />
Single room supplement: $ 198<br />
* This tour can be combined with <strong>Kompas</strong> Escorted Tours: K801 and K802<br />
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K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA<br />
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 10 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern motor-coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing<br />
tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Moscow<br />
� Novgorod<br />
� St. Petersburg<br />
� Tallinn<br />
� Riga<br />
� Vilnius<br />
� Warsaw<br />
� Krakow<br />
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday<br />
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday<br />
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday<br />
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday<br />
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� Prague<br />
� Vienna<br />
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.<br />
The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this<br />
evening. (D)<br />
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the<br />
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins<br />
at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and<br />
by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory<br />
Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the<br />
popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive<br />
along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM,<br />
Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at<br />
leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of<br />
Moscow and its subway. (B)<br />
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading<br />
port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers<br />
fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for<br />
Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from<br />
Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour<br />
of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod,<br />
founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)<br />
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the<br />
Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross<br />
the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav<br />
Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the<br />
former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a<br />
�rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of<br />
Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and<br />
its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian<br />
emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)<br />
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Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday<br />
There are not many cities in the world that can match the<br />
grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the<br />
city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and<br />
artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked<br />
by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the<br />
North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight:<br />
the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures<br />
from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An<br />
optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer<br />
Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in<br />
an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)<br />
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday<br />
Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva.<br />
Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the<br />
southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, to Riga, Friday<br />
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander<br />
Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see<br />
the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to<br />
Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday<br />
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the<br />
magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral, St.<br />
Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty<br />
Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your<br />
afternoon is free. (B)<br />
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday<br />
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The<br />
rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday<br />
The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the Neris<br />
and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul<br />
Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University,<br />
dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town<br />
and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an<br />
optional excursion to Trakai. (B)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA<br />
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna<br />
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday<br />
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s<br />
end. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday<br />
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A<br />
sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous<br />
Royal Route from magni�cient Castle Square to Lazienki<br />
Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of<br />
Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known<br />
as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the<br />
Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw<br />
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour<br />
of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s<br />
Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping,<br />
a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon<br />
Chopin concert. (B)<br />
Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday<br />
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the<br />
blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora<br />
Monastery, popularly called the “Black Madonna”. In the<br />
afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip to one of<br />
the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End<br />
your day in Krakow. (B, D)<br />
Day 14, in Krakow, Friday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill,<br />
viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal<br />
Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where<br />
you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth<br />
Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free for a<br />
stroll around the city. (B)<br />
Day 15, to Prague, Saturday<br />
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the<br />
borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to<br />
Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks<br />
and ancient city walls. (B, D)<br />
Day 16, in Prague, Sunday<br />
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread<br />
over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the<br />
most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with<br />
panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the<br />
Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour,<br />
visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St.<br />
Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and<br />
Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles<br />
Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view<br />
the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous<br />
Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional<br />
visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)<br />
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Day 17, to Vienna, Monday<br />
Today’s destination is Vienna, the “City of Waltz”, and one<br />
of Europe’s loveliest cities. (B)<br />
Day 18, in Vienna, Tuesday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,<br />
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park,<br />
the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid<br />
reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at<br />
leisure. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 19, depart Vienna, Wednesday<br />
Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)<br />
� Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)<br />
� St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)<br />
� Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)<br />
� Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF)<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)<br />
� Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (F)<br />
� Prague: Diplomat (F)<br />
� Vienna: Renaissance (SF)<br />
TOUR K905<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr 16-May<br />
12-May 30-May<br />
26-May 13-Jun<br />
23-Jun 11-Jul<br />
07-Jul 25-Jul<br />
28-Jul 15-Aug<br />
25-Aug 12-Sep<br />
08-Sep<br />
22-Sep<br />
06-Oct<br />
26-Sep<br />
10-Oct<br />
24-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
Per person in twin: $ 3,825<br />
Single room supplement: $ 1,498<br />
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K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE<br />
17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 9 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern motor-coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing<br />
tours, so you can easily hear your guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Moscow<br />
� Novgorod<br />
� St. Petersburg<br />
� Tallinn<br />
� Riga<br />
� Vilnius<br />
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday<br />
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday<br />
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday<br />
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday<br />
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� Warsaw<br />
� Krakow<br />
� Prague<br />
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.<br />
The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this<br />
evening. (D)<br />
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the<br />
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing<br />
begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s<br />
Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin.<br />
Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see the Moscow<br />
University and the popular Arbat shopping district.<br />
Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then<br />
stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department store.<br />
Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an<br />
optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. (B)<br />
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading<br />
port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city o�ers<br />
fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built for<br />
Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from<br />
Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour<br />
of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod,<br />
founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)<br />
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the<br />
Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross<br />
the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav<br />
Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the<br />
former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a<br />
�rst sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of<br />
Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and<br />
60<br />
its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian<br />
emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday<br />
There are not many cities in the world that can match the<br />
grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the<br />
city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen and<br />
artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked<br />
by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the<br />
North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight:<br />
the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures<br />
from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An<br />
optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer<br />
Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in<br />
an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)<br />
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday<br />
Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva.<br />
Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the<br />
southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, to Riga, Friday<br />
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a<br />
UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander<br />
Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see<br />
the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to<br />
Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday<br />
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the<br />
magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral, St.<br />
Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty<br />
Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your<br />
afternoon is free. (B)<br />
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday<br />
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The<br />
rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE<br />
17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague<br />
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday<br />
The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the Neris<br />
and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul<br />
Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University,<br />
dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town<br />
and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an<br />
optional excursion to Trakai. (B)<br />
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday<br />
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s<br />
end. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday<br />
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A<br />
sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous<br />
Royal Route from magni�cient Castle Square to Lazienki<br />
Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of<br />
Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known<br />
as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the<br />
Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw<br />
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour<br />
of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s<br />
Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping,<br />
a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon<br />
Chopin concert. (B)<br />
Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday<br />
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the<br />
blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora<br />
Monastery, popularly called the “Black Madonna”. In the<br />
afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip to one of<br />
the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End<br />
your day in Krakow. (B, D)<br />
Day 14, in Krakow, Friday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill,<br />
viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral.<br />
Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit<br />
the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St.<br />
Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around<br />
the city. (B)<br />
Day 15, to Prague, Saturday<br />
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the<br />
borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to<br />
Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks<br />
and ancient city walls. (B, D)<br />
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Day 16, in Prague, Sunday<br />
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread<br />
over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the<br />
most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with<br />
panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the<br />
Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour,<br />
visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St.<br />
Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and<br />
Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles<br />
Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view<br />
the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous<br />
Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional<br />
visit to a cultural performance will be available. (B)<br />
Day 17, depart Prague, Monday<br />
Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)<br />
� Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)<br />
� St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)<br />
� Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)<br />
� Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF)<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)<br />
� Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF)<br />
� Prague: Diplomat (F)<br />
TOUR K905M<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr 14-May<br />
12-May 28-May<br />
26-May 11-Jun<br />
23-Jun 09-Jul<br />
07-Jul 23-Jul<br />
28-Jul 13-Aug<br />
25-Aug 10-Sep<br />
08-Sep<br />
24-Sep<br />
22-Sep<br />
08-Oct<br />
06-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
22-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 3,495<br />
Single room supplement: $ 1,298<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA<br />
9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily and 4 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Warsaw<br />
� Krakow<br />
� Prague<br />
� Vienna<br />
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Tuesday<br />
Upon arrival in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, you<br />
will be met and transferred to your hotel. There is<br />
plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow<br />
travelers and tour director. (D)<br />
Day 2, in Warsaw, Wednesday<br />
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds.<br />
A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the<br />
famous Royal Route from magni�cent Castle Square<br />
to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the<br />
last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science<br />
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and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon<br />
Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,<br />
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and<br />
the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the<br />
Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral.<br />
The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, and a<br />
stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon<br />
Chopin concert. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Krakow, Thursday<br />
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for<br />
the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora<br />
Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". In<br />
the afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip<br />
to one of the most somber memorials of the past,<br />
Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow. (B, D)<br />
Day 4, in Krakow, Friday<br />
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel<br />
Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal<br />
Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town<br />
where you will visit the Main Market Square,<br />
Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The<br />
afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)<br />
Day 5, to Prague, Saturday<br />
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross<br />
the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on<br />
to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades,<br />
parks and ancient city walls. (B, D)<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
Day 6, in Prague, Sunday<br />
Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and<br />
spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is<br />
one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city<br />
tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous<br />
Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the<br />
Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal<br />
Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old<br />
Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden<br />
Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles<br />
Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to<br />
view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world<br />
famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is<br />
free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will<br />
be available. (B)<br />
Day 7, to Vienna, Monday<br />
Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and<br />
one of Europe's loveliest cities. (B)<br />
Day 8, in Vienna, Tuesday<br />
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg<br />
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian<br />
Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater<br />
amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's<br />
Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's<br />
imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farewell<br />
dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D)<br />
Day 9, depart Vienna, Wednesday<br />
Transfer to the airport for your departure �ight. (B)<br />
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9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna<br />
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HOTELS:<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)<br />
� Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF)<br />
� Prague: Diplomat (F)<br />
� Vienna: Renaissance (SF)<br />
TOUR K906<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
08-May 16-May<br />
22-May 30-May<br />
05-Jun 13-Jun<br />
03-Jul 11-Jul<br />
17-Jul 25-Jul<br />
07-Aug 15-Aug<br />
04-Sep 12-Sep<br />
18-Sep<br />
26-Sep<br />
02-Oct<br />
10-Oct<br />
16-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
24-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 1,598<br />
Single room supplement: $ 652<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW<br />
13 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw<br />
INCLUDED FEATURES:<br />
� First class hotels, rooms with private facilities<br />
� Service charges and hotel taxes<br />
� Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 7 dinners<br />
� Airport transfers<br />
� Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach<br />
� Professional English speaking tour director<br />
� Luggage handling<br />
� Headsets will be provided for included<br />
sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your<br />
guide’s commentary<br />
SIGHTSEEING <strong>TOURS</strong> INCLUDED:<br />
� Moscow<br />
� Novgorod<br />
� St. Petersburg<br />
� Tallinn<br />
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday<br />
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday<br />
� Riga<br />
� Vilnius<br />
� Warsaw<br />
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your<br />
hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome<br />
dinner this evening. (D)<br />
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the<br />
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing<br />
begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s<br />
Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the<br />
Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to see<br />
the Moscow University and the popular Arbat<br />
shopping district. Continue with a drive along the<br />
wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM,<br />
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Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at<br />
leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by<br />
night of Moscow and its subway. (B)<br />
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday<br />
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient<br />
trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga River.<br />
The city o�ers fascinating treasures, including<br />
Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting<br />
place on her journeys from Moscow to St.<br />
Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this<br />
remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod,<br />
founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday<br />
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the<br />
Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then,<br />
cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the<br />
Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St.<br />
Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars.<br />
Upon arrival enjoy a �rst sightseeing tour of the city<br />
starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress,<br />
quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which<br />
houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit<br />
St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)<br />
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday<br />
There are not many cities in the world that can match<br />
the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great<br />
founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best<br />
architects, craftsmen and artists to build and<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW<br />
13 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw<br />
decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over<br />
600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the<br />
North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature<br />
highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which<br />
houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest<br />
of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit<br />
Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s Summer Palace, will<br />
be available. In the evening you may take part in an<br />
optional tour featuring a folklore performance. (B)<br />
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday<br />
Journey to Estonia, where your �rst stop is Narva.<br />
Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on<br />
the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, D)<br />
Day 7, to Riga, Friday<br />
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town,<br />
a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox<br />
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea<br />
Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall.<br />
This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. (B, D)<br />
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday<br />
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the<br />
magni�cent Dome Cathedral, St, Jacobs Cathedral,<br />
St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty<br />
Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses.<br />
Your afternoon is free. (B)<br />
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday<br />
Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania.<br />
The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, D)<br />
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday<br />
The city of Vilnius is located on the con�uence of the<br />
Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter<br />
and Paul Church and St. Anna’s Church. View<br />
Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas’<br />
Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The<br />
afternoon is free or you may take an optional<br />
excursion to Trakai. (B)<br />
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday<br />
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at<br />
day’s end. (B, L, D)<br />
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Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday<br />
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of<br />
nationhood and the will to survive against great<br />
odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along<br />
the famous Royal Route from magni�cient Castle<br />
Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer<br />
residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the<br />
Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding<br />
cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown<br />
Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw<br />
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking<br />
tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St.<br />
John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for<br />
relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an<br />
optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)<br />
Day 13, depart Warsaw, Thursday<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your<br />
departure �ight. (B)<br />
HOTELS:<br />
� Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)<br />
� Novgorod: Park Inn Veliky Novgorod (F)<br />
� St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)<br />
� Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)<br />
� Riga: Radisson BLU (SF)<br />
� Vilnius: Novotel Hotel (SF)<br />
� Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)<br />
TOUR K982<br />
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:<br />
28-Apr 10-May<br />
12-May 24-May<br />
26-May 07-Jun<br />
23-Jun 05-Jul<br />
07-Jul 19-Jul<br />
28-Jul 09-Aug<br />
25-Aug 06-Sep<br />
08-Sep<br />
20-Sep<br />
22-Sep<br />
04-Oct<br />
06-Oct<br />
PRICES:<br />
18-Oct<br />
Per person in twin: $ 2,795<br />
Single room supplement: $ 973<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
INFORMATION FOR WHOLESALE / TOUR OPERATORS<br />
The following informaTion will simplify your booKing process and when<br />
a clienT requires advice you will have iT readily available. <strong>Kompas</strong> is<br />
mediTerranean, cenTral and easTern europe’s leading Tour operaTor<br />
since 1951.<br />
GUARANTEED LAND PRICE<br />
every efforT is made To mainTain prices as published, buT flucTuaTing<br />
exchange raTes may necessiTaTe price changes, The currenT price will be<br />
confirmed aT The Time of booKing, and will be guaranTeed no To increase<br />
upon receipT of deposiT.<br />
GUARANTEE DEPARTURES<br />
all of our deparTure are guaranTeed, and as booKing progress, we add<br />
more guaranTeed daTes. if a guaranTeed deparTure is essenTial To your<br />
clienTs, checK wiTh us aT The Time of booKing. we will do all possible To<br />
assisT you. in 2012 we inTend To operaTe all our schedule deparTures.<br />
in The unliKely evenT ThaT a deparTure is canceled, every passenger who<br />
has paid eiTher a deposiT or full paymenT will receive a crediT of $100<br />
per person if They Transfer To anoTher 2012 <strong>Kompas</strong> Tour.<br />
BOOKINGS AND DEPOSITS<br />
To reserve a Tour, call 1-800-233-6422 or (954) 771-9200. you<br />
may also fax your requesT To (954) 771-9841 or e-mail iT To tours@<br />
kompas.net. your booKing will be confirmed immediaTely in mosT<br />
cases. a deposiT of $200 per person musT be received wiThin 7 days of<br />
reservaTions, aT which Time an invoice will be issued showing deposiT<br />
received. The balance is due 30 days prior To Tour deparTure. if deposiT<br />
is noT received, The booKing will be assumed canceled. for laTe booKings<br />
(less Than 30 days prior To deparTure), full paymenT is required aT The<br />
Time of booKing.<br />
GROUP BOOKING ON SCHEDULE <strong>TOURS</strong><br />
The mosT efficienT, economical and profiTable way To operaTe your<br />
group Tour is To booK inTo one of our schedule deparTures. our buying<br />
power will immediaTely be To your benefiT, and our iTineraries are TesTed<br />
and proven To be The besT combinaTion of Touring, ciTy sTays and leisure<br />
Time. our escorTs are The besT and have worKed wiTh us for many years.<br />
our moTorcoaches are The finesT.<br />
BLOCK SPACE EARLY<br />
<strong>Kompas</strong> will blocK space for your group on our published iTineraries,<br />
subjecT To availabiliTy. wiTh less Than 30 paying passengers, your group<br />
will Travel wiTh oTher <strong>Kompas</strong> passengers. wiTh 30 or more paying<br />
passengers, you may have The exclusive use of The moTorcoach and<br />
Tour conducTor. if you have planned for exclusive use and The number<br />
of passengers falls below The minimum of 30 passengers required,<br />
<strong>Kompas</strong> reserves The righT To booK addiTional passengers To The<br />
parTy. To guaranTee exclusive occupancy for groups numbering less<br />
Than The minimum of 30 passengers, $150 may be paid for each seaT. if<br />
your group number falls To 21 passengers or less, The supplemenT for<br />
exclusive use of moTorcoach and Tour direcTor is $200 per person. iT is<br />
noT possible To have exclusive moTorcoach and Tour conducTor for less<br />
Than 15 paying passengers.<br />
selecTing a schedule daTe virTually guaranTees ThaT your group will<br />
Travel despiTe The number of passengers you booK. if you wish, you may<br />
(wiTh 30 passengers) picK up any daTe and we will obTain space for you.<br />
DEPOSIT<br />
aT The Time of booKing, a fully refundable deposiT of $1.000 for<br />
exclusive use or $500 for non-exclusive use is required. addiTional<br />
deposiTs of $100 per person are required, as each member is booKed.<br />
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OPTION DATE<br />
The firsT review daTe is 90 days prior To deparTure. aT 60 days prior To<br />
deparTure, any space noT under deposiT will reverT bacK To <strong>Kompas</strong>.<br />
ROOMING LIST DUE DATE<br />
The rooming lisT due daTe is approximaTely 60 days prior To deparTure.<br />
This is The laTesT daTe space may be released wiThouT forfeiTure of<br />
deposiT. iT is exTremely imporTanT ThaT on or before The rooming lisT<br />
due daTe you conTacT us and advise The names of passengers booKed<br />
To daTe. if all space has noT been sold, your opTions will be as follows:<br />
a) provide us wiTh names and conTinue To booK on space available basis.<br />
b) provide us wiTh The names booKed To daTe. if you wish To hold unsold<br />
space, aT your own risK you decide on The ToTal number of seaTs you expecT<br />
To fill. we will hold This space for you on receipT of your guaranTee of<br />
$200 per seaT for any unsold seaTs. This is non-refundable.<br />
FINAL PAYMENT<br />
final paymenT is due 30 days prior To deparTure.<br />
COMMISSION SCHEDULE<br />
The following commission schedule applies, and is based on The final<br />
number of passengers booKed on each deparTure.<br />
where The wholesaler/Tour operaTor has included <strong>Kompas</strong> programs<br />
in Their brochure The commission raTe will be 20%.<br />
OVERRIDES<br />
Number of PasseNgers ToTal CommissioN<br />
30 – 39 21 %<br />
40 – 55 22 %<br />
56 – 70 23 %<br />
71 + 24 %<br />
COOP PARTICIPATION<br />
all coop parTicipaTion of adverTising and prinTing of brochures musT<br />
be approved by <strong>Kompas</strong>. The raTes are negoTiable.<br />
FREE LAND TOUR<br />
<strong>Kompas</strong> provides 1 free in Twin accommodaTions for each 20 paying<br />
passengers.<br />
TOUR ESCORTS<br />
if your own Tour escorT accompanies The group, iT should be undersTood<br />
ThaT The <strong>Kompas</strong> escorT is in compleTe charge for ThaT porTion of The<br />
Trip operaTed by <strong>Kompas</strong>. he/she will mosT happily worK and confer<br />
wiTh your Tour escorT, buT announcemenTs To The group and decision<br />
maKing musT be lefT To The <strong>Kompas</strong> Tour escorT. please undersTand<br />
ThaT This cooperaTion is necessary only To avoid conflicTing informaTion<br />
given To Tour members, which could inTerfere wiTh The Tour. iT should<br />
also be noTed ThaT The <strong>Kompas</strong> Tour escorT couldn’T maKe alTeraTions<br />
or deviaTions To The iTinerary aT The requesT of your group escorT.<br />
CANCELLATION FEES<br />
CaNCellaTioN daTe CaNCellaTioN fee<br />
46+ days prior To commencemenT of service full deposiT<br />
45 – 22 days prior 20% of The ToTal<br />
21 – 8 days prior 30% of The ToTal<br />
7 – 1 days prior 50% of The ToTal<br />
on deparTure day and “no-show” 100% of The ToTal<br />
<strong>ESCORTED</strong> TOUR PROGRAM 2012
AUSTRIA<br />
KOMPAS TOURISTIK<br />
SIEBENSTERNGASSE 21<br />
A-1070 WIEN, AUSTRIA<br />
PHONE: +43 1 4022042<br />
FAX: +43 1 4022825<br />
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA<br />
KOMPAS SARAJEVO<br />
M. TITA 8<br />
71000 SARAJEVO, BOSNIA & HERZE-<br />
GOVINA<br />
PHONE +387 33 208014<br />
FAX: +387 33 208015<br />
CROATIA<br />
KOMPAS TRAVEL – HEAD OFFICE<br />
PARTIZANSKA 13<br />
52440 POREC, CROATIA<br />
PHONE: +385 52 451100<br />
FAX: +385 52 453114<br />
KOMPAS TRAVEL - OFFICE DUBROVNIK<br />
VUKOVARSKA 19<br />
20000 DUBROVNIK, CROATIA<br />
PHONE: +385 20 638508<br />
FAX: +385 20 322192<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
KOMPAS PRAHA<br />
RYTIRSKA 26<br />
CZ-11000 PRAGUE 1, CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
PHONE: +420 234 090160<br />
FAX: +420 234 090181<br />
FRANCE<br />
KOMPAS FRANCE INTERNATIONAL<br />
132 RUE FAUBOURG SAINT DENIS<br />
75010 PARIS, FRANCE<br />
PHONE: +33 1 53922780<br />
FAX: +33 1 42152052<br />
GREAT BRITAIN<br />
KOMPAS LONDON<br />
2, CANFIELD PLACE<br />
LONDON NW6 3BT, ENGLAND<br />
GROUP INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION<br />
KOMPAS USA, INC.<br />
2929 E. COMMERCIAL BLVD., SUITE 201<br />
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308 USA<br />
PHONE: +1 800 2336422<br />
PHONE: +1 954 7719200<br />
FAX: +1 954 7719841<br />
GERMANY<br />
KOMPAS INTERNATIONAL – HEAD OFFICE<br />
NUNSDORFER RING 16<br />
12277 BERLIN,<br />
GERMANY<br />
PHONE: +49 30 80602780<br />
FAX: +49 30 8059037<br />
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PHONE: +44 20 76254518<br />
FAX: +44 20 73281320<br />
GREECE<br />
ZEUS KOMPAS<br />
572 VOULIAGMENIS AVE.&KARAISKAKI<br />
16451 ATHENS, GREECE<br />
PHONE: +30 210 9947291<br />
FAX: +30 210 9947288<br />
HUNGARY<br />
KOMPAS TOURISTIK INTERNATIONAL<br />
RAKOCZI UT. 14<br />
1072 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY<br />
PHONE: +36 1 4112951<br />
FAX: +36 1 4111718<br />
ITALY<br />
KOMPAS – HEAD OFFICE<br />
SAN MARCO 1497<br />
30124 VENEZIA, ITALY<br />
PHONE: +39 041 2405600<br />
FAX: +39 041 5206184<br />
KOMPAS - BRANCH OFFICE ROME<br />
PIAZZA DELL’ESQUILINO, 8/G<br />
00185 ROMA, ITALY<br />
PHONE: +39 06 47824267<br />
FAX: +39 06 48916042<br />
MONTENEGRO<br />
KOMPAS MONTENEGRO<br />
MEDITERANSKA 4<br />
85310 BUDVA, MONTENEGRO<br />
PHONE: +381 86 457133<br />
FAX: +381 86 457134<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
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SHEEPMAKERSHAVEN 32D<br />
3011 TP ROTTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS<br />
PHONE: +31 10 4657431<br />
FAX: +31 10 4657514<br />
POLAND<br />
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PHONE: +48 22 6317777<br />
FAX: +48 22 6322113<br />
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PRAZAKOVA 4<br />
1514 LJUBLJANA<br />
SLOVENIA, EUROPE<br />
PHONE: +386 1 2006100<br />
FAX: +386 1 2006434<br />
RUSSIA<br />
KOMPAS HIT<br />
3RD TVERSKAYA-YAMSKAYA STR. 24/I<br />
125047 MOSCOW, RUSSIA<br />
PHONE: +7 495 9372132<br />
FAX: +7 495 2516795<br />
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LILLEDAL 5B-1<br />
DK-3450 ALLEROD,<br />
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PHONE: +45 48141997<br />
FAX: +45 48161997<br />
SERBIA<br />
KOMPAS BEOGRAD<br />
OBILICEV VENAC 26<br />
11000 BELGRADE, SERBIA<br />
PHONE: +381 11 3281976<br />
FAX: +381 11 3282729<br />
SLOVENIA<br />
KOMPAS OVERSEAS DEPARTMENT<br />
PRAZAKOVA 4<br />
1514 LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA<br />
PHONE: +386 1 2006 324, 389<br />
FAX: +386 1 2006 431<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
KOMPAS (PTY) LTD<br />
PO BOX 1655<br />
DURBANVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA 7551<br />
PHONE: +27 21 558 7488<br />
FAX: +27 86 538 9605<br />
SPAIN<br />
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CALLE PARIS 162-164, ENT. 2A<br />
08036 BARCELONA, SPAIN<br />
PHONE +34 93 2466777<br />
FAX: +34 93 2454188<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
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PHONE: +41 41 418 80 30<br />
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