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1 EASTERN EUROPE 2015 &BEYOND Poland Czech Republic Hungary Germany Austria Estonia Latvia Lithuania Slovak Republic Special Journeys Escorted Tours Tailor Made Tours City Stay Packages

2 NORWAY FINLAND GULF OF FINLAND H Tallinn ESTONIA RUSSIA Pärnu Tartu NORTH SEA DENMARK SWEDEN BALTIC SEA Gdansk Jurmala Klaipeda Sigulda HRiga LITHUANIA Kaunas VilniusH LATVIA NETHERLANDS GERMANY BerlinH BELARUS BELGIUM FRANCE Cologne Frankfurt SWITZERLAND Nuremberg Rothenburg Innsbruck Munich Dresden Karlovy Vary HPrague CZECH REPUBLIC Cesky Krumlov AUSTRIA SLOVENIA Telc Brno ViennaH Salzburg Graz POLAND Wroclaw Krakow HUNGARY Zakopane HWarsaw SLOVAK REPUBLIC Piestany HBratislava Esztergom Eger HBudapest Szentendre Balatonfüred Kosice ROMANIA UKRAINE ITALY CROATIA POLAND AUSTRIA CZECH REPUBLIC

3 CONTENTS SPECIAL JOURNEYS 5-9 Your key to 21yrs expertise... It s our 21st birthday year and our decades of experience are your key to expert advice, along with the widest range of travel products, professionalism, and of course, great value! Specialist staff... Our team of specialist staff travel extensively and personally evaluate hotels and local tour operators on an on going basis, giving you access to expert first-hand advice to help you get the most out of your holiday. Cruises, escorted & tailor made tours If you enjoy the comforts of group travel, select from a wide range of cruises and tours which feature quality ships and first class hotels, experienced guides, comprehensive sightseeing and most meals. For the independent traveller, Beyond Travel has created a choice of suggested, yet flexible tours which provide you with not only prebooked accommodation, transfers and must see sightseeing, but also free time to explore at your own pace. Beyond Travel also offers the widest selection of hotels and sightseeing tours at competitive prices. Professionals in group travel... Benefit from the first-hand knowledge and experience of a dedicated groups department. We can organise a private tour based on the itineraries featured in this brochure or we will customise a program to suit your special interests. We invite you to contact us with your proposed itinerary, or allow us to offer some suggestions. Guaranteed security... Beyond Travel is an Australian-owned, privately-operated company. Over 21 years we have built a reputation as a leader in travel to the region and developed carefully selected partnerships with reputable ground operators. We are a member of the Council of Australian Tour Operators and ATAS accredited by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), giving you the security and protection that any traveller expects. Start planning your dream holiday with Beyond Travel, and we ll use our wealth of experience to ensure a most memorable and enjoyable journey! BOHEMIA TO BUDAPEST 5 BEST OF THE BALTICS & POLAND 6 EASTERN EUROPEAN EXPLORER 8 ESCORTED TOURS LUTHER, BERLIN & FAIRYTALES 10 EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA 11 TREASURES OF POLAND 12 MAGIC OF POLAND and SOUTHERN ADVENTURE 13 POLISH & BALTIC JEWELS and BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS 14 BALTIC IMPRESSIONS 15 MOSCOW TO VIENNA 16 MOSCOW TO WARSAW, MOSCOW TO PRAGUE and TALLINN TO VIENNA 17 OTHER ESCORTED TOUR OPTIONS 18 TAILOR MADE TOURS FROM BAVARIA TO VIENNA 20 NORTH GERMAN EXPLORER and ROMANTIC ROAD SELF-DRIVE 21 THREE IMPERIAL CAPITALS 22 BERLIN TO KRAKOW and VIA BALTICA 23 GERMANY & POLAND BERLIN 24 MUNICH 26 DRESDEN 27 FRANKFURT 27 ROMANTIC ROAD 27 KRAKOW 28 WARSAW 30 AUSTRIA, HUNGARY, CZECH REPUBLIC & SLOVAK REPUBLIC SALZBURG 31 VIENNA 32 BUDAPEST 34 PRAGUE 36 CESKY KRUMLOV 38 BRATISLAVA 38 ESTONIA, LATVIA & LITHUANIA TALLINN 39 RIGA 40 VILNIUS 41 GETTING AROUND 42 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL 43 Reservations: Australia New Zealand

4 2015 EARLY BIRD DEALS EARLYBIRD DEAL 1 RECEIVE the following Discover More Travel Credits when deposited by 19 December 2014: PAGE 5 Bohemia to Budapest: $350 per couple PAGE 6 Best of the Baltics & Poland: $500 per couple PAGE 8 Eastern European Explorer: $800 per couple PAGE 11 Eastern European Panorama: $400 per couple PAGE 14 Polish & Baltic Jewels: $200 per couple PAGE 14 Baltic Highlights: $200 per couple PAGE 15 Baltic Impressions: $200 per couple PAGE 16 Moscow to Vienna: $400 per couple PAGE 17 Moscow to Prague: $400 per couple PAGE 17 Moscow to Warsaw: $400 per couple PAGE 17 Tallinn to Vienna: $400 per couple Up to $ 800 per couple in TRAVEL CREDITS EARLYBIRD DEAL 2 RECEIVE the following Discover More Travel Credits when paid by 28 February 2015: PAGE 5 Bohemia to Budapest: $200 per couple PAGE 6 Best of the Baltics & Poland: $300 per couple PAGE 8 Eastern European Explorer: $500 per couple DISCOVER MORE TRAVEL CREDITS Redeem your Discover More Travel Credits against additional Beyond Travel services featured in any of the four Beyond Travel brochures, such as river cruises, small ship sea cruises, escorted tours, pre or post accommodation, city stays, transfers, sightseeing and much more. Conditions apply see page 43 for details. up to $ 500 per couple in TRAVEL CREDITS BEYOND TRAVEL S SPECIAL JOURNEYS As a specialist tour operator in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Balkan region, Beyond Travel is proud to offer you a series of exciting, small group Special Journeys. Unlike large, multilingual coach tours, our English-only tours provide an unrivalled travel experience as we offer unique features and inclusions that are not available on most standard tours. Our tours are aimed at bringing you closer to the destination you are exploring and integrating you into its history and local culture. We welcome you to join one of our Special Journeys and embark on the travel experience of a lifetime! Common features and benefits of our Special Journey tours are: 3 Small group tours (usually max people) 3 Tours conducted in English only 3 Guaranteed departures 3 Gratuities and porterage included 3 Arrival and departure transfers on any day 3 Special highlights, e.g. castles, palaces, wine tasting 3 Traditional meals and folklore shows 3 Minimum two night stay in most cities 3 Unique transport, e.g. chartered ships, high-speed trains 3 Pre- and post-tour packages available Hotel accommodation on our Special Journeys has been selected based on the needs and preferences of our Australian and New Zealand travellers. Therefore, most hotels will offer you the following standard features: 3 Non-smoking rooms 3 Air-conditioned comfort 3 Complimentary internet access 3 Lift access 3 In-room tea & coffee making facilities SOLO TRAVELLERS CLUB Beyond Travel is pleased to offer solo travellers, who are prepared to share on one of our Special Journey tours, the opportunity to make new friends whilst saving on single supplements. Look for the Solo Traveller Club symbol and register your interest for twin share accommodation. For details and conditions, please refer to page 43. SPECIAL JOURNEY SOLO TRAVELLER CLUB 4 Beyond Travel info@beyondtravel.com.au

5 SPECIAL JOURNEY BOHEMIA TO BUDAPEST PRAGUE CESKY KRUMLOV BRNO BRATISLAVA TATRA MOUNTAINS KOSICE EGER BUDAPEST BENEFITS & INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY Small group tour with maximum 20 participants Accommodation in central, first class hotels Meals: B = breakfast (10), L = lunch (4), D = dinner (9) Arrival and departure transfers on any day Sightseeing and entrance fees, as per itinerary Transport by air-conditioned coach and 1st class rail Gratuities and porterage included Prague CZECH REPUBLIC POLAND TATRA MOUNTAINS Cesky Budejovice Telc Brno Poprad Cesky Krumlov Kosice GERMANY SLOVAK REPUBLIC Eger COACH AUSTRIA TRAIN Budapest HUNGARY Bratislava DAY 1 SUN PRAGUE Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to Hotel Leonardo (4 star). This evening, join your fellow tour members and guide for an orientation walk to Charles Bridge and a welcome dinner. (D) DAY 2 MON PRAGUE Your comprehensive city tour includes Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Prague s Royal Castle, medieval Old Town Square and historic Jewish Quarter. After a free afternoon, this evening s dinner will include a folk show. (B, D) DAY 3 TUE PRAGUE CESKY BUDEJOVICE CESKY KRUMLOV Drive through beautiful Bohemia to the medieval town of Cesky Budejovice with time to explore its historic centre. Continue to Cesky Krumlov for check-in at Hotel Old Inn (4 star), then tour this UNESCO-protected town and its grand castle followed by dinner. (B, D) DAY 4 WED CESKY KRUMLOV - TELC - BRNO Travel east to Telc for a tour of its Renaissance Old Town. After free time, continue to Brno, the Czech Republic s second largest city. Check in at Hotel Grandezza (4 star) and take a tour of the city centre on the way to dinner. (B, D) DAY 5 THU BRNO BRATISLAVA Meet your Slovakian guide and drive south to Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic. Your city tour will include the castle, historic Old Town, St. Martin s Cathedral and Primate s Palace. Check-in at Hotel Crowne Plaza (4 star) and enjoy a local dinner. (B, D) DAY 6 FRI BRATISLAVA / SMALL CARPATHIANS Take an excursion to the picturesque Small Carpathians region where you will visit a Modra ceramic factory and Red Stone Castle for a tour of its grounds and interior collections. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting in Pezinok, then return to Bratislava. (B, L) $ 500 per couple TRAVEL CREDIT Deposit by 19 Dec 2014 SPECIAL JOURNEY SOLO TRAVELLER CLUB $ days UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS Fairy-tale town of Cesky Krumlov in Bohemia Scenic train ride through the Tatra Mountains Overnight chalet stay in the High Tatras Ruins of the 12th century Spis Castle Charming Kosice in eastern Slovakia Tasting of local wines in historic Eger Budapest by Night with folk show & dinner GUARANTEED DEPARTURES SMALL GROUP TOUR per couple TRAVEL CREDIT Pay by 28 Feb 2015 SPIS CASTLE DAY 7 SAT BRATISLAVA - POPRAD TATRANSKA LOMNICA From Bratislava, board a scenic train through the majestic Tatar Mountains to Poprad, from where you drive to a village in the High Tatras, a region famous for its traditional costumes and typical wooden architecture. Dinner and overnight at an alpine chalet, Grand Hotel Praha (4 star). (B, L, D) DAY 8 SUN TATRANSKA LOMNICA SPIS KOSICE Visit the historic town of Kezmarok and explore the dramatic ruins of Spis Castle built in the 12th century. Following a light lunch, you continue to Hotel Bristol (4 star) in Kosice, where you will have a tour of the Old Town and dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 9 MON KOSICE EGER - BUDAPEST Cross the border and drive to the Hungarian town of Eger for a tour of the baroque town centre and lunch at a local winery. Continue to Carat Boutique Hotel (4 star) in Budapest for an orientation walk and dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 10 TUE BUDAPEST You first visit Pest to see St. Stephen s Basilica, State Opera House, Hero s Square and House of Parliament where you will tour its Gothic interiors. Then cross the Danube River to Buda where you will visit St. Matthias Church, Fisherman s Bastion and the castle district. In the evening, enjoy a Hungarian dinner, gypsy music, and wonderful city views from Citadel. (B, D) DAY 11 WED BUDAPEST Your tour concludes after breakfast with a departure transfer for your onward journey. CONTINUE THIS TOUR TO DUBROVNIK AND VISIT CROATIA & SLOVENIA Continue your adventure on our small group Special Journey through Croatia & Slovenia, which has been specially designed to link with the conclusion of this tour (all dates except May 24 & Jul 12). Please refer to EASTERN EUROPEAN EXPLORER featured on pages 8-9 for further details. CESKY KRUMLOV Bohemia to Budapest Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 24; Jun 7; Jul 12; Aug 9; Sep 6 3, Pre-tour Accommodation (Mon) Hotel Leonardo (superior), Prague Jul / Aug May / Jun / Sep Post-tour Accommodation (Wed) Carat Boutique Hotel, Budapest Jul / Aug May / Jun / Sep Reservations: Australia New Zealand

6 SPECIAL JOURNEY BEST OF THE BALTICS & POLAND TALLINN TARTU CESIS RIGA RUNDALE - VILNIUS RYN - WARSAW LODZ WROCLAW KRAKOW 15 days BENEFITS & INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY Small group tour with maximum 20 participants Accommodation in central, deluxe & first class hotels Meals: B = breakfast (14), L = lunch (10), D = dinner (10) Arrival and departure transfers on any day Sightseeing and entrance fees, as per itinerary Transport by first class, air-conditioned coach Gratuities and porterage included $500 TRAVEL CREDIT per couple Deposit by 19 Dec 2014 UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS Dinner at a medieval restaurant in Tallinn Organ Concert an Riga s Dome Cathedral Latvia s Rundale Palace, built in the 17th century by the baroque master Rastrelli Evocative Hill of Crosses in Lithuania Overnight stay at Ryn Castle in Poland s picturesque Mazury Lake District Wolf s Liar, Hitler s WWII bunker and headquarters on the eastern front Afternoon tea at Warsaw s Wedel Café Private Chopin piano recital in Warsaw Factory Museum tour in the city of Lodz Lower Silesia s historic capital Wroclaw Jewish Krakow including Kazimierz and the Oskar Schindler factory & museum Wawel Castle, Market Square and dinner with folklore show in Krakow GUARANTEED DEPARTURES SMALL GROUP TOUR DAY 1 SUN TALLINN Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to My City Hotel (4 star). This evening, join your guide and fellow tour members for a welcome drink and orientation walk on your way to dinner at a medieval restaurant. (D) DAY 2 MON TALLINN On a comprehensive tour of this perfectly-preserved walled city, you will see Tallinn s Dome Cathedral, Toompea Castle and medieval 13th century Town Hall. After lunch in the Old Town, join an excursion to an interesting ethnographic museum for a glimpse at rural Estonian life. Return to the city for a free evening. (B, L) DAY 3 TUE TALLINN VIHULA TARTU As you drive through the Estonian countryside to Tartu, you will see lovely manor houses built by Baltic- German nobles. Take lunch amongst the natural beauty at Vihula Manor, then continue south to Estonia s second largest city. Check in at Hotel London (4 star) and join a walking tour of the town centre before dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 4 WED TARTU CESIS RIGA Cross into neighbouring Latvia stopping at Cesis, once the headquarters of the Livonian Order, to see the ruins of its 13 th century castle. After a local lunch, continue your drive through Gauja National Park before an afternoon arrival at Riga. Check-in at Hotel Wellton Valnu (4 star) and join your group for an orientation walk of the Old Town on your way to dinner. (B, L, D) TALLINN DAY 5 THU RIGA After breakfast, explore Riga s fascinating mix of German, Latvian and Russian heritage. Your walking tour will include the wonderful Art Nouveau district and notable sights including the Freedom Monument, Swedish Gate, St. Peter s Church and Dome Cathedral where you will be treated to an organ concert, followed by lunch. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B, L) RIGA DAY 6 FRI RIGA RUNDALE - VILNIUS Visit Riga s lively central markets before travelling south to Rundale Place, built in the 17th century by the baroque master, Rastrelli. After a tour of its state rooms and gardens, continue further south into Lithuania, stopping en-route at Siauliai to see the provocative Hill of Crosses. Arrive at Vilnius and check in at Hotel Europe Royale (4 star) for dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 7 SAT VILNIUS On your tour of the charming Old Town, walk along the maze of cobblestone streets and admire the city s highlights, such as St. Anna s Church, Chapel of the Dawn, Vilnius Cathedral and the 14th century Gediminas Tower which offers spectacular city views. The afternoon is free to explore on your own before your final dinner in the Baltics (B, D) DAY 8 SUN VILNIUS MAZURY LAKE DISTRICT Today you cross the border into northeast Poland, where your destination is the picturesque Mazury Lake District. En-route, stop at Wigry National Park for a cruise on the lake to see Cameldolite Monastery, and after a local lunch, continue to Boyen Fortress, one of the biggest Prussian fortifications built in the 19th century. Check-in at Ryn Castle (4 star) for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) DAY 9 MON MAZURY LAKE DISTRICT - WARSAW This morning you visit Gierloz (Wolf s Liar), Hitler s headquarters for the eastern front during WWII, and Swieta Lipka, a lovely baroque church famous for its legendary silver Madonna and beautiful organs. You will also experience Poland s rich heritage of Gothic castles, including a museum visit and lunch at Nidzica Castle. Continue to the Polish capital, and after checkin at Sofitel Warsaw (5 star), join your guide for an orientation walk on the way to dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 10 TUE WARSAW On your city tour, discover the Royal Route and learn about Jewish Warsaw including a visit to the former Ghetto. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a walking tour of the Old Town, beautifully rebuilt after WWII, and stop for afternoon tea at the famous Wedel Café. Tonight at Szustr Palace, be treated to a piano recital of Poland s greatest composer, Chopin. (B, L) DAY 11 WED WARSAW LODZ - WROCLAW Today you drive southwest to Wroclaw, capital of Lower Silesia. En-route, visit the city of Lodz to see Poznanski Palace and take a tour of the remarkable Factory Museum. After lunch, transfer to Wroclaw and check-in at Hotel Park Plaza (4 star), followed by a walking tour of the Old Town and dinner. (B, L, D) 6 Beyond Travel info@beyondtravel.com.au

7 $ 300 per couple TRAVEL CREDIT Pay by 28 Feb 2015 SOLO TRAVELLER SWEDEN SPECIAL JOURNEY CLUB BALTIC SEA POLAND FINLAND Lahemaa Tallinn National Park ESTONIA Tartu RUSSIA Cesis Riga LATVIA Siauliai Rundale LITHUANIA RUSSIA Ryn Vilnius BELARUS Lodz Warsaw Wroclaw WARSAW HILL OF CROSSES CZECH REP. Auschwitz Krakow UKRAINE DAY 12 THU WROCLAW MOSZNA KRAKOW This morning you visit Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island) which dates back to the 9th century, Wroclaw Cathedral and famous Raclawice Panorama. You will have lunch in Wroclaw before the drive to Krakow, stopping en-route for a visit to Moszna Castle. On arrival, check-in at Hotel Andel s (4 star), and enjoy tonight s dinner in the magnificent Old Town. (B, L, D) DAY 13 FRI KRAKOW / AUSCHWITZ Visit Krakow s once thriving Jewish district Kazimierz, as well as Podgorze, site of the Krakow Ghetto and Oskar Schindler s factory which is now an evocative museum. After a tour and lunch at a Jewish restaurant, travel to Oswiecim, the location of the notorious Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. You will have a private tour of the camp (note: this tour is included, but participation is optional), and then transfer back to Krakow for an evening at leisure. (B, L) DAY 14 SAT KRAKOW Krakow is one of Eastern Europe s most beautiful cities. On this morning s tour, experience the rich heritage of Poland s former capital at Wawel Castle and visit Krakow s historic centre, lively Market Square and St. Mary s Basilica. To mark the conclusion of your tour, this evening s farewell dinner will include an entertaining folk show. (B, D) DAY 15 SUN KRAKOW Your tour concludes with a departure transfer for your onward journey, or extend your stay and consider joining our post-tour excursion. Post-tour Excursion: Zakopane (10 hours) South of Krakow lies the alpine village of Zakopane, nestled at the foot of the majestic Tatra Mountains. Admire the charming timber houses and churches of Old Zakopane, then take a funicular up Gubalowka Mountain for stunning views of the High Tatras. Lunch is included. VISIT RUSSIA BEFORE THIS TOUR Begin your adventure in Russia on our small group tour from Moscow to St. Petersburg, which has been specially designed as a pre-tour option to this special journey. A brief outline of the 10-day program is outlined below, however for a detailed itinerary of our guaranteed, 24 day BEST OF RUSSIA, THE BALTICS & POLAND tour, please refer to our website or 2015 Russia & Beyond brochure. FRI SAT SUN Arrival transfer; welcome drink & dinner; Moscow Circus performance (D) City tour including Novodevichy Convent, Kremlin and Armoury Museum (B, L) Metro tour and Red Square; evening dinner cruise along the Moskva River (B, D) MON 3 day Golden Ring excursion with Sergiev Posad; continue to Suzdal (B, L, D) TUE Tour of the Kremlin and Wooden Architecture Museum; lunch with a local family; continue to Vladimir; tour of Russia s former capital (B, L, D) Interested in only the Baltics OR Poland portion of this tour? We are pleased to offer an 8 day Baltics-only option from Tallinn to Vilnius, and a 7 or 8 day Poland-only option from Vilnius or Warsaw to Krakow. WED 1st class, high speed train to St Petersburg with dinner served onboard (B, L, D) THU Tour of Catherine Palace and lunch in Pushkin; excursion to Peterhof Palace (B, L) FRI City tour including Peter & Paul Fortress, Split Blood Cathedral and Yusupov Palace; Russian folklore show (B, L) SAT Hermitage Museum tour; St. Isaac s Cathedral; evening canal cruise; farewell dinner (B, D) SUN Departure transfer, or coach to Tallinn to join Best of the Baltics & Poland (B) Best of the Baltics & Poland Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 24; Jun 28; Jul 26; Aug 23; Sep 13 5,495 1,295 KRAKOW Baltics Only Option Tallinn to Vilnius 2, Poland Only Option Vilnius to Krakow 2, Warsaw to Krakow 2, Pre-tour Accommodation (Mon) My City Hotel (superior), Tallinn Post-tour Accommodation (Sun) Hotel Andel s (executive), Krakow Post-tour Excursion (Sun) Zakopane (min 4 persons) 165 Best of Russia, the Baltics & Poland May 15; Jun 19; Jul 17; Aug 14; Sep 4 9,195 2,495 Reservations: Australia New Zealand

8 SPECIAL JOURNEY EASTERN EUROPEAN EXPLORER TALLINN TARTU RIGA VILNIUS WARSAW WROCLAW KRAKOW PRAGUE CESKY KRUMLOV BRNO BRATISLAVA KOSICE BUDAPEST 25 days BENEFITS & INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY Small group tour with maximum 20 participants Accommodation in central, first class hotels Meals: B = breakfast (24), L = lunch (14), D = dinner (19) Arrival and departure transfers on any day Sightseeing and entrance fees, as per itinerary Transport by air-conditioned coach and 1st class train Gratuities and porterage included $ 800 per couple TRAVEL CREDIT Deposit by 19 Dec 2014 UNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS Dinners at medieval restaurants in Tallinn and Prague Estonia s manor houses built by German-Baltic nobles Organ concert in Riga s Dome Cathedral Castle stay at Poland s Mazury lake district Wolf s Liar, Hitler s WWII headquarters Private Chopin piano recital in Warsaw Krakow s Oskar Schindler factory and museum Sheep cheese making in the Small Carpathians Scenic train journey through the Tatra Mountains Overnight stay at a chalet in the High Tatras Wine tasting of local wines in historic Eger Budapest by Night with Hungarian folk show GUARANTEED DEPARTURES SMALL GROUP TOUR DAY 8 SUN VILNIUS MAZURY LAKE DISTRICT Today s destination is the Mazury Lake District in northeast Poland. With your Polish guide, stop enroute at Wigry National Park for lunch and Boyen Fortress, one of the biggest Prussian fortifications built in the 19th century. Dinner and overnight at Ryn Castle (4 star). (B, L, D) DAY 9 MON MAZURY LAKE DISTRICT - WARSAW Visit Wolf s Liar, Hitler s headquarters during WWII, and Swieta Lipka, a beautiful baroque church famous for its silver Madonna. You will have lunch at Nidzica Castle before continuing to the Polish capital. After check-in at Sofitel Warsaw (5 star), take an orientation walk on the way to dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 1 SUN TALLINN Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to My City Hotel (4 star). This evening, join your guide and fellow tour members for a welcome drink and dinner at a medieval restaurant. (D) DAY 2 MON TALLINN On a comprehensive tour, you will see Tallinn s Dome Cathedral, Toompea Castle and medieval 13th century Town Hall. After lunch, join an excursion to an ethnographic museum for a glimpse at rural Estonian life. Evening at leisure in Tallinn. (B, L) DAY 3 TUE TALLINN VIHULA TARTU Drive through the Estonian countryside where you will see some lovely manor houses built by Baltic-German nobles and have lunch. Continue to Tartu, check in at Hotel London (4 star) and join a walking tour on the way to dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 4 WED TARTU CESIS RIGA Cross into Latvia and stop at Cesis to see the ruins of its 13th century castle. After lunch, continue your drive through Gauja National Park to Riga. Check-in at Hotel Wellton Valnu (4 star), followed by an orientation walk and dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 5 THU RIGA After breakfast, your walking tour of Riga will include the Art Nouveau district, Freedom Monument, Swedish Gate, St. Peter s Church and Dome Cathedral, where there will be an organ concert, followed by lunch and a free afternoon. (B, L) BRATISLAVA DAY 6 FRI RIGA RUNDALE - VILNIUS Travel to Rundale Place, built in the 17th century by Rastrelli, for a tour of its state rooms and gardens. Continue into Lithuania, stopping to see the evocative Hill of Crosses. On arrival in Vilnius, check in at Hotel Europe Royale (4 star) for dinner and overnight. (B, D) DAY 7 SAT VILNIUS Your city tour of Vilnius includes St. Anna s Church, the Chapel of the Dawn, Vilnius Cathedral and 14th century Gediminas Tower for spectacular city views. After a free afternoon, enjoy your last dinner in the Baltics. (B, D) CESKY BUDEJOVICE DAY 10 TUE WARSAW Discover Warsaw s Royal Route and learn about the city s Jewish history with a visit to the former Ghetto. After lunch, take a walking tour of the lovely Old Town, stopping for tea at the famous Wedel Café. Tonight, be treated to a piano recital of Poland s great composer, Chopin. (B, L) DAY 11 WED WARSAW LODZ - WROCLAW As you drive to Lower Silesia, stop in the city of Lodz to see Poznanski Palace and the remarkable Factory Museum. After lunch, transfer to Wroclaw. Check-in at Hotel Park Plaza (4 star), followed by a walking tour and dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 12 THU WROCLAW MOSZNA KRAKOW Your sightseeing tour of Wroclaw includes Wroclaw Cathedral, the famous Raclawice Panorama, and lunch. As you drive to Krakow, stop en-route to visit Moszna Castle. Check-in at Hotel Andel s (4 star) and enjoy tonight s dinner in the Old Town. (B, L, D) DAY 13 FRI KRAKOW / AUSCHWITZ Visit Krakow s once thriving Jewish district Kazimierz and the Oskar Schindler factory, which is now an evocative museum. After a tour and lunch, join an excursion to the notorious Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, for a private tour [note: this tour is included, but participation is optional]. Transfer back to Krakow for a free evening. (B, L) DAY 14 SAT KRAKOW Experience the rich heritage of Poland s former capital at Wawel Castle and Krakow s historic centre with its lively Market Square and St. Mary s Basilica. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and a Polish folk show at tonight s dinner. (B, D) 8 Beyond Travel info@beyondtravel.com.au

9 $ 500 per couple SWEDEN TRAVEL CREDIT Pay by 28 Feb 2015 SPECIAL JOURNEY SOLO TRAVELLER CLUB BALTIC SEA POLAND Tallinn Lahemaa ESTONIA National Park Tartu RUSSIA Cesis Riga LATVIA Siauliai Rundale LITHUANIA RUSSIA Ryn Vilnius BELARUS BUDAPEST TALLINN Lodz Warsaw GERMANY Wroclaw Prague Auschwitz Krakow CZECH REP. Cesky Budejovice Telc Brno Poprad SLOVAK REP. Kosice Cesky Krumlov Bratislava Eger AUSTRIA Budapest HUNGARY UKRAINE COACH TRAIN DAY 15 SUN PRAGUE Admire the scenery you drive through the countryside to Prague. Arrive at Hotel Leonardo (4 star), then meet your Czech guide for an orientation walk and dinner at a medieval restaurant. (B, D) DAY 16 MON PRAGUE Your comprehensive city tour includes Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Prague s Royal Castle, medieval Old Town Square and historic Jewish Quarter. After a free afternoon, this evening s dinner will include folkloric entertainment. (B, D) DAY 17 TUE PRAGUE CESKY BUDEJOVICE CESKY KRUMLOV Bohemia is a magical region dotted with castles and centuries old villages. First visit the town of Cesky Budejovice with time to explore its historic centre, then continue to Cesky Krumlov for check-in at Hotel Old Inn (4 star). After, your guide will take you on a tour of the town and its grand castle, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) DAY 18 WED CESKY KRUMLOV - TELC - BRNO Travel east to Telc for a tour of its charming Old Town with lovely Renaissance architecture. After free time, continue to Brno, the country s second largest city. Check in at Hotel Grandezza (4 star) and conclude your day with a tour of the city centre and dinner. (B, D) DAY 19 THU BRNO BRATISLAVA Meet your Slovakian guide and drive south to Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic. Your city tour will include the castle, historic Old Town, St. Martin s Cathedral and Primate s Palace. Check-in at Hotel Crowne Plaza (4 star) and enjoy a local dinner. (B, D) DAY 20 FRI BRATISLAVA / SMALL CARPATHIANS Join your guide on an excursion to the picturesque Small Carpathians region where you will visit a ceramic factory that produces hand-painted Modra majolica. Continue to Red Stone Castle, one of Slovakia s best preserved sites, for a tour of its grounds and interior collections. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting in Pezinok, then return to Bratislava for a free evening. (B, L) DAY 21 SAT BRATISLAVA - POPRAD TATRANSKA LOMNICA From Bratislava, board a scenic train to Poprad and admire the scenery of the majestic Tatra Mountains. On arrival, drive to the High Tatras which is famous for its traditional costumes and typical wooden architecture. You also experience cheese production at a sheep farm, followed by dinner and overnight at Grand Hotel Praha (4 star). (B, L, D) DAY 22 SUN TATRANSKA LOMNICA SPIS KOSICE Visit the historic town of Kezmarok, then explore the dramatic ruins of Spis Castle which was built in the 12th century. Following a light lunch, you continue to Hotel Bristol (4 star) in Kosice, where you will have a tour of the Old Town and dinner a local restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 23 MON KOSICE EGER - BUDAPEST Drive to the Hungarian town of Eger, famous for its wine production and thermal baths. Here you will enjoy a tour of the baroque town centre and lunch at a local winery. Continue to Carat Boutique Hotel (4 star) in Budapest for an orientation walk and dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 24 TUE BUDAPEST You first visit Pest to see St. Stephen s Basilica, the Opera House, Hero s Square and the House of Parliament where you will tour its Gothic interiors. Then cross the Danube River to Buda where you will visit St. Matthias Church, Fisherman s Bastion and the castle district. Tonight s farewell dinner includes a Hungarian folk show and a stop at the Citadel to witness imperial Budapest illuminated at night. (B, D) DAY 25 WED BUDAPEST Your tour concludes after breakfast with a departure transfer for your onward journey. (B) VISIT RUSSIA BEFORE THIS TOUR Begin your adventure in Russia on our small group tour from Moscow to St. Petersburg, which has been specially designed as a pre-tour option to this special journey. For a detailed itinerary of our guaranteed, 10 day HIGHLIGHTS OF RUSSIA tour, please refer to our website or 2015 Russia & Beyond brochure. Eastern European Explorer Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 24; Jun 28; Jul 26; Aug 23 8,995 1,295 KRAKOW Pre-tour Accommodation (Mon) My City Hotel (superior), Tallinn Post-tour Accommodation (Sun) Carat Boutique Hotel, Budapest Jul / Aug May / Jun /Sep Reservations: Australia New Zealand

10 ESCORTED TOUR LUTHER, BERLIN AND FAIRYTALES NETHERLANDS Frankfurt Bremen Hamelin Eisenach GERMANY Hamburg Weimar Berlin Dresden CZECH REPUBLIC FRANKFURT WEIMAR DRESDEN BERLIN HAMBURG BREMEN HAMELIN FRANKFURT BREMEN DAY 5 WED BERLIN Today, uncover the magnificent city of Berlin during a morning coach tour. See the city s major landmarks including Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and remains of the Berlin Wall. (B) DAY 6 THU BERLIN HAMBURG Your journey continues north to the lovely maritime city of Hamburg. Discover the sights of St. Michaelis Church, St. Pauli Quarter and Landungsbruecken before enjoying a scenic cruise. Overnight at Best Western Hotel Queens (4 star). (B) DAY 7 FRI HAMBURG BREMEN - HAMELIN This morning you will travel to Bremen for a tour through the narrow streets of the Schnoor Quarter with its tiny houses and stop at the bronze statue of Grimms Bremer Stadtmusikanten. Continue on the Fairytale Road to Hamelin, known for another Brothers Grimm tale, The Pied Piper. Overnight at Mercure Hotel (4 star). (B, D) DAY 8 SAT HAMELIN FRANKFURT Return to Frankfurt via the quaint village of Hann Muenden to see the best preserved, half-timbered houses in Germany. In Frankfurt, spend another night at Intercity Hotel (3 star). (B) 9 days INCLUSIONS Fully escorted by MULTILINGUAL guide 3 & 4 star hotel accommodation Meals as specified: B = breakfast, D = dinner Sightseeing as per itinerary Transportation by air-conditioned coach Arrival transfer (first day only) GUARANTEED DEPARTURES FRANKFURT DAY 1 SAT FRANKFURT Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to Intercity Hotel (3 star). DAY 2 SUN FRANKFURT WEIMAR Depart for Eisenach to visit Wartburg Castle, where Martin Luther translated the New Testament. Continue to a cultural treasure, Weimar, where the likes of Schiller, Liszt and Strauss lived and worked. Overnight at Hotel Leonardo (3 star). (B, D) DAY 3 MON WEIMAR DRESDEN Travel to Dresden, the beautiful capital of Saxony. On a city tour, admire the Old Town s baroque architecture and see the famous Semper Opera House and Zwinger. The remainder of the day is at leisure with overnight at Park Inn (3 star). (B) DAY 9 SUN FRANKFURT Your tour concludes with an optional departure transfer for your onward journey. (B) HAMBURG DAY 4 TUE DRESDEN BERLIN Follow the traces of Martin Luther, the Roman Catholic priest who initiated the Protestant Reformation, with a stop in Wittenberg at the site where Luther nailed his 95 theses to the portal of the Castle Church. Continue to Berlin via Potsdam to visit the impressive Sanssouci Palace. Check-in at Hotel Sylter Hof (3 star). (B) Luther, Berlin and Fairytales Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement Jun 6; Jul 4; Aug 1; Sep 12 2, BERLIN 10 Beyond Travel info@beyondtravel.com.au

11 ESCORTED TOUR EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA GERMANY Berlin Dresden Prague CZECH REPUBLIC Vienna AUSTRIA POLAND Czestochowa SLOVAK REPUBLIC HUNGARY Warsaw Krakow Budapest VIENNA BUDAPEST KRAKOW WARSAW BERLIN - PRAGUE VIENNA 13 days INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY 4 & 5 star hotel accommodation Meals as specified: B = breakfast, D = dinner Sightseeing as per itinerary Transportation by air-conditioned coach Arrival and departure transfers (first and last day only) GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ENGLISH ONLY PRAGUE DAY 1 SAT VIENNA Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to Hilton Vienna am Stadtpark Hotel (5 star). This evening, join your fellow tour members and guide at a welcome dinner. (D) DAY 2 SUN VIENNA Your journey through six countries begins with a tour of Austria s beautiful capital. Visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view majestic Belvedere Palace, the Gothic spires of St. Stephen s Cathedral and other reminders of Vienna s imperial past. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 3 MON VIENNA - BUDAPEST Depart Vienna and travel east to Budapest. After checking in at Radisson Blu Beke Hotel (4 star), spend time acquainting yourself with this vibrant city before dinner this evening. (B, D) DAY 4 TUE BUDAPEST Admire many of the city s famous sights on your morning tour of Buda and Pest. The two former villages linked across the Danube are a masterpiece of beautiful architecture. View the riverside Parliament, Heroes Square and the Castle Hill area housing the Royal Palace and Fisherman s Bastion. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (B) DAY 5 WED BUDAPEST - KRAKOW Leave Budapest and journey through the Slovak Republic, past the Tatra Mountains, and on to Krakow. Dinner and overnight at Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre (4 star). (B, D) DAY 6 THU KRAKOW Discover historical Krakow, the ancient capital of Poland. Your sightseeing tour takes you to Wawel Hill and the striking Royal Castle and Cathedral. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, wander through Market Square and visit the Renaissance Cloth Hall and the Gothic twin spires of St. Mary s Church. In the afternoon, visit the former Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. (B) DAY 7 FRI KRAKOW - WARSAW This morning you will visit the former concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Later, continue to Czestochowa, known for its Black Madonna at Yasna Gora Monastery. Arrive in Warsaw with dinner and overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel Centrum (4 star). (B, D) DAY 8 SAT WARSAW Your tour of Warsaw includes a drive along the Royal Route from Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the former royal residence. Also visit the Saxon Gardens, Warsaw Ghetto Monument and the Barbican before a walk through the Old Town, Market Square and the Cathedral of St. John, burial place of Poland s last king. An optional Chopin concert will be offered this evening. (B) DAY 9 SUN WARSAW - BERLIN Travel via Poznan and enjoy an orientation tour of this university town before arriving in Germany s capital. Dinner and overnight at Hotel ABBA or Hotel Maritim ProArte (4 star). (B, D) DAY 10 MON BERLIN A sightseeing tour of this reunified city features the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg and the Reichstag, Germany s Parliament. Travel through both former East and West Berlin to view many famous sights such as the Opera House, Schiller Theatre and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 11 TUE BERLIN DRESDEN - PRAGUE Continue your journey via baroque Dresden, where an orientation tour will feature the elegant Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and other historical sites. Continue to Prague for dinner and overnight at Hotel Angelo (4 star). (B, D) DAY 12 WED PRAGUE Your city tour of medieval Prague starts with a drive to Wenceslas Square, Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. Walk through the castle district to Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Royal Palace, then cross the famous Charles Bridge to the Old Town to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is at leisure, or enjoy an optional cultural performance. (B) DAY 13 THU PRAGUE Your tour concludes with a departure transfer for your onward journey. (B) DRESDEN Eastern European Panorama Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 9, 23; Jun 6, 20; Jul 4, 18; Aug 1, 15; Sep 5, 19; Oct 3 3,115 1,300 Reservations: Australia New Zealand

12 ESCORTED TOUR THE TREASURES OF POLAND CZECH REPUBLIC POLAND Gdynia Sopot Gdansk Malbork Torun Lowicz Czestochowa SLOVAK REPUBLIC Warsaw Oswiecim Krakow Wadowice Wieliczka Zakopane WARSAW ZAKOPANE KRAKOW TORUN GDANSK - WARSAW GDANSK 11 days INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY 3 & 4 star hotel accommodation Meals as specified: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner Sightseeing as per itinerary Transportation by air-conditioned coach Arrival and departure transfers (first and last day only) GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ENGLISH ONLY WARSAW DAY 1 SAT WARSAW Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to Novotel Centrum (4 star). In the evening, meet your fellow tour members for a drive along the Royal Route, a short walk through the Old Town and dinner at a local restaurant. (D) DAY 2 SUN WARSAW Highlights of a half-day city tour includes Warsaw s Old Town beautifully rebuilt after WWII, the impressive Royal Castle, and the former Warsaw Ghetto. In the evening, be treated to a Chopin concert, performed by a pianist in a two-part recital. (B, L) DAY 3 MON WARSAW ZAKOPANE Your journey continues south to Zakopane. En-route, you will visit Yasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, home to the famous Black Madonna. Check-in at Mercure Kasprowy (3 star) and start your discovery of Zakopane, a popular winter and summer resort nestled at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. (B, L) DAY 5 WED KRAKOW Krakow, the ancient capital of Poland, is a royal city located on the Vistula River. Visit the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill and the Old Town with its Market Square. In the afternoon, visit the former Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. (B, L) DAY 6 THU KRAKOW Enjoy a morning at leisure to further explore Krakow. The afternoon is reserved for a visit to the oldest salt mine in Europe at Wieliczka, an amazing underground world of salt lakes, galleries and chapels. After a tour of the mines, enjoy dinner and a folklore show. (B, D) DAY 7 FRI KRAKOW TORUN From Krakow, continue your tour to Lowicz, a typical Mazovian town famous for its folk art. Enjoy a wonderful lunch hosted by a local family in a cottage at the foot of Lowicz Castle. Then continue your tour to Torun, considered one of the most historic cities of Poland. Overnight at Hotel Mercure Torun Centrum (3 star). (B, L) DAY 8 SAT TORUN GDANSK Begin today with a tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town including its 13th century Town Hall, medieval fortification walls and charming streets. Afterwards travel to the northern city of Gdansk, the birthplace of Poland s Solidarity movement which triggered the fall of communism in Poland and ultimate collapse of the Soviet Union. Check-in at Hotel Mercure Gdansk Stare Miasto (4 star), then join an orientation walk through this maritime city. (B, L) DAY 9 SUN GDANSK MALBORK - GDANSK After breakfast, take a tour of Gdansk s picturesque Old Town, complete with unique Hanseatic-style architecture. See the Upland and Golden Gates, Prison Tower, and Mariacka Street and Long Market lined with grand mansions. This afternoon you will visit Malbork Castle, a massive red-brick structure which is an imposing reminder of the Teutonic Knights who lorded over Northern Poland for two centuries. Return to Gdansk for an evening at leisure. (B, L) DAY 10 MON GDANSK GDANSK - GDYNIA SOPOT OLIWA WARSAW Today s first stop is Gdynia, the youngest city of the tri-city complex, which also includes Sopot the famous seaside resort on the Baltic Sea. Afterwards you will travel south towards Warsaw, stopping en-route in Oliwa to take in a concert performance at the city s cathedral, famous for its one-of-a-kind pipe organ. Enjoy lunch in Oliwa before continuing to Warsaw, check-in at Novotel Centrum (4 star) and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 11 TUE WARSAW Your tour concludes with a departure transfer for your onward journey. (B) DAY 4 TUE ZAKOPANE KRAKOW Embark on sightseeing tour of this picturesque town, renowned for its many beautiful wooden churches and chapels, then take a cable car up Gubalowka Mountain for spectacular views of the High Tatra Mountains. Enroute to Krakow, enjoy a leisurely boat trip along the scenic Dunajec River. Overnight at Novotel Krakow City West Hotel (4 star). (B, D) MALBORK The Treasures of Poland Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 16; Jun 6, 20; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 22; Sep 5, 19; Oct 3 2, Beyond Travel info@beyondtravel.com.au

13 ESCORTED TOURS THE MAGIC OF POLAND 7 days WARSAW - ZAKOPANE - KRAKOW SOUTHERN ADVENTURE 9 days WARSAW ZAKOPANE KRAKOW WARSAW INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY 3 & 4 star hotel accommodation Meals as specified: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner Sightseeing as per itinerary Transportation by air-conditioned coach Arrival and departure transfers (first and last day only) INCLUSIONS Fully escorted in ENGLISH ONLY 4 & 5 star hotel accommodation Meals as specified: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner Sightseeing as per itinerary Transportation by air-conditioned coach Arrival and departure transfers (first and last day only) Magic of Poland Southern Adventure Lowicz Warsaw GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ENGLISH ONLY GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ENGLISH ONLY Czestochowa POLAND ZAKOPANE ITINERARY IN BRIEF DAY 1 SAT WARSAW: Arrival transfer, orientation tour and welcome dinner. (D) DAY 2 SUN WARSAW: Warsaw City Tour and evening Chopin recital. (B, L) DAY 3 Oswiecim Wadowice Krakow Wieliczka Zakopane SLOVAK REPUBLIC MON WARSAW CZESTOCHOWA ZAKOPANE: Czestochowa sightseeing including Jasna Gora and the Black Madonna. (B, L) DAY 4 TUE ZAKOPANE KRAKOW: Zakopane sightseeing and rafting on the Dunajec River. (B, D) DAY 5 WED KRAKOW AUSCHWITZ KRAKOW: Krakow sightseeing and excursion to Auschwitz. (B, L) DAY 6 THU KRAKOW WIELICZKA KRAKOW: Excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine and evening folklore performance. (B, D) DAY 7 FRI KRAKOW: Departure transfer. (B) For full details, please refer to days 1 to 7 of The Treasures of Poland itinerary. The Magic of Poland Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 16; Jun 6, 20; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 22; Sep 5, 19; Oct 3 1, KRAKOW DAY 1 SAT WARSAW Arrival transfer, check in at Sofitel Warsaw Victoria (5 star), orientation tour and welcome dinner. (D) DAY 2 SUN WARSAW City tour including lunch in Warsaw s Old Town. Evening Chopin recital. (B, L) DAY 3 MON WARSAW CZESTOCHOWA ZAKOPANE Morning drive south to Zakopane, stopping en-route to visit Czestochowa. Overnight at Hotel Grand Nosalowy Dwor (4 star). (B, L) For full details on the days above, please refer to days 1 to 3 of The Treasures of Poland itinerary. DAY 4 TUE ZAKOPANE Embark on a sightseeing tour of this picturesque town, renowned for its many beautiful wooden churches and chapels, then take a cable car up Gubalowka Mountain for spectacular views of the High Tatra Mountains. Remainder of your day is at leisure until this evenings visit to a typical highlander s inn for dinner and a folklore performance. (B, D) DAY 5 WED ZAKOPANE KRAKOW This morning is at leisure before travelling to Pieniny National Park for a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River. Afterwards your tour continues to medieval Krakow, dinner and overnight at Novotel Krakow Centrum (4 star). (B, L) HIGH TATRA MOUNTAINS DAY 6 THU KRAKOW Krakow, the ancient capital of Poland, is a royal city located on the Vistula River. Your morning sightseeing tour will visit the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Continue to the Old Town with its restored main square of houses and palaces including St. Mary s Basilica with its magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. (B, D) DAY 7 FRI KRAKOW After breakfast, travel to the former Nazi extermination camp of Auschwitz- Birkenau. Your tour continues to the city of Wadowice, birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before viewing the house where the Pope was born and grew up in. Return to Krakow for an evening at leisure. (B, L) DAY 8 SAT KRAKOW LOWICZ - WARSAW This morning visit the oldest salt mine in Europe at Wieliczka, an amazing underground world of salt lakes, galleries and chapels. After a tour of the mines, you will travel to Lowicz, a typical Mazovian town famous for its folk art. Enjoy a wonderful dinner hosted by a local family in a cottage at the foot of Lowicz Castle. Return to Warsaw and check in at Sofitel Warsaw Victoria (5 star). (B, D) DAY 9 SUN WARSAW Your tour concludes with a departure transfer for your onward journey. (B) Southern Adventure Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement May 23; Jun 13; Jul 18; Aug 15; Sep 12 1, Reservations: Australia New Zealand Toll-free Reservations: Australia New Zealand

14 ESCORTED TOURS POLISH & BALTIC JEWELS BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS $ 200 GERMANY per couple TRAVEL CREDIT SWEDEN Deposit by 19 Dec CZECH REP. POLAND Czestochowa Krakow RUSSIA Riga Sigulda Rundale LATVIA LITHUANIA Hill of Crosses RUSSIA Mragowa Warsaw Tallinn ESTONIA Pärnu Vilnius Kanaus BELARUS Polish & Baltic Jewels Baltic Highlights KRAKOW WARSAW VILNIUS RIGA - TALLINN RUNDALE 13 days 8 days INCLUSIONS Fully escorted by MULTILINGUAL guide 4 star hotel accommodation Meals as specified: B = breakfast City tours of Krakow, Warsaw, Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn Entrances to Wawel Castle, Yasna Gora Monastery, St. John s Cathedral, Old University, Rundale Palace, St. Peter s Church and Great Guild Hall Transportation by air-conditioned coach GUARANTEED DEPARTURES TALLINN DAY 1 TUE KRAKOW Your tour commences with an optional arrival transfer to Park Inn Krakow (4 star). This evening, join your fellow tour members and guide at a welcome meeting. DAY 2 WED KRAKOW A morning tour of this once royal capital takes you to the charming Old Town to see St. Mary s Church and the Cloth Hall before visiting Wawel Castle and its Cathedral. An afternoon optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mines will be offered followed by an evening optional Polish dinner at a local restaurant. (B) DAY 3 THU KRAKOW - WARSAW Travel to Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, to visit the Yasna Gora Monastery and its famous Black Madonna. Afternoon arrival in Warsaw and check-in at Mercure Warszawa Centrum (4 star). (B) DAY 4 FRI WARSAW Your morning sightseeing of Warsaw takes you along the Royal Route into the Old Town with its Royal Castle and bustling Market Square. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional excursion to Royal Lazienki Park and a tour of its Palace on the Water. (B) DAY 5 SAT WARSAW - MRAGOWA This morning travel through the forests of North Poland into the Masurian Lakeland. Your afternoon excursion takes in the myriad of postglacial lakes, charming Ketrzyn, the baroque church of Swieta Lipka and picturesque Gizycko. In the late afternoon check-in at Hotel Mercure Mrongovia Resort & Spa (4 star). (B) DAY 6 SUN MRAGOWA - VILNIUS Today, continue along the eastern fringe of the Masurian Lakeland into Lithuania. Make a brief stop in Kaunas, former capital of Lithuania, to admire its beautiful Old Town and elegant baroque Town Hall. In the late afternoon, arrive in Vilnius and check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva (4 star). (B) DAY 7 MON VILNIUS Vilnius is a maze of baroque-inspired architecture, cobblestone streets and historic monuments. Your walking tour visits the city s cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Old University and 16th century Gates of the Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, for a tour of the well-preserved Trakai Castle. In the evening, enjoy an optional folklore show and dinner. (B) DAY 8 TUE VILNIUS RIGA Depart Vilnius and stop at the Hill of Crosses, one of Lithuania s most holy relics. Then cross into Latvia and visit Rundale Palace, built by Rastrelli as the summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Arrive in Riga and check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija (4 star). (B) DAY 9 WED RIGA This morning s optional tour is to Gauja National Park, where you visit Sigulda and the ruins of two castles. The afternoon offers an optional visit to the Ethnographical Latvian Museum, an exposition of 18th century country life, and in the evening, an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral will be offered. (B) DAY 10 THU RIGA Enjoy a morning walking tour of the Old Town, including Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter s Church and Freedom Monument. Join an optional afternoon excursion to Jurmala, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. This evening, enjoy an optional dinner at a traditional Latvian restaurant. (B) DAY 11 FRI RIGA TALLINN Drive along the coastal highway to the Estonian resort town of Pärnu. Enjoy a short tour before travelling through northern Estonia to Tallinn. Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel Olympia (4 star). (B) DAY 12 SAT TALLINN Explore the walled city of Tallinn on a walking tour and see Toompea Castle, Dome Cathedral and Old Town Hall. In the afternoon, take an optional excursion to Kadriorg Park with its baroque palace built for Peter the Great and the new KUMU Estonian Art Museum. Your final evening is celebrated with an optional medieval dinner. (B) DAY 13 SUN TALLINN Your tour concludes with an optional departure transfer for your onward journey. (B) For BALTIC HIGHLIGHTS (8 days), please refer to days 6-13 of the above itinerary, with an optional Vilnius arrival transfer offered on Day 6. Polish & Baltic Jewels Per Person Single Guaranteed Departure Dates Twin Share Supplement Jun 30; Jul 14, 28; Aug 4, 11, 18 1, Arrival Transfer by private vehicle (1-3 persons) 60 per transfer Departure Transfer by private vehicle (1-3 persons) 55 per transfer Baltic Highlights Apr 26; May 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13 Arrival/Departure Transfers by private vehicle (1-3 persons) 55 per transfer KRAKOW All optional tours and meals featured in the itinerary can be purchased during your tour. Full details and prices will be supplied with your travel documentation. 14 Beyond Travel info@beyondtravel.com.au