Central European Panorama

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1 Krakow Central European Panorama June-August 2012, 9 days/8 nights: DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL PRAGUE Arrival in Prague, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Praha Venceslas Square**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. MCP10: MCP12: MCP14: Package prices per person: 12 Dates: MCP15: MCP16: MCP17: EUR (double occupancy) EUR (single supplement) DAY 2 (SUNDAY): PRAGUE Prague has been a cultural centre of central Europe for the over 1,100 years of its existence and 20 years after the velvet revolution it is more than ever one of the most beautiful and exciting cities of the world. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the Old Town Square surrounded by historical buildings such as the Old Town Hall with the famous Astronomical Clock, the imposing St. Nicholas Church and Church of Our Lady, the Jewish Quarter and the Wenceslas Square. The afternoon offers an optional tour to the castle area with Prague Castle, residence of Czech Kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane with fairy small houses, the Kings Road, the Lesser Town and the Charles Bridge. The evening is offering a fabulous dinner cruise on the Vltava-River. DAY 3 (MONDAY): PRAGUE The morning offers an optional half day tour to the impressive Bohemian Gothic Karlstejn Castle, located about 35 km southwest of Prague in the Karlstejn village. We admire the rich interior of the caste and the stunning views of Karlstejn and the surrounding countryside. The rest of the day is reserved for exploring more of the Golden City on own hand. DAY 4 (TUESDAY): PRAGUE-KRAKOW Today we head for Brno, the capital of Moravia and a charming historical town dominated by the Spilberk Royal Castle and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. After a lunch break we continue via the mining town of Ostrava into the picturesque mountainous South of Poland. We reach Krakow in the late afternoon and check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow****. DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka.

2 Including: 8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels 8 x buffet breakfast Welcome meeting with champagnecocktail or juice Personalized welcome package Entrances to Old Town Hall in Prague, Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa and St. John s Cathedral in Warsaw Service of German and English speaking Service of Italian and Spanish speaking Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan throughout the itinerary Portage at hotel Service and VAT DAY 6 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAW We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw**** or similar. DAY 7 (FRIDAY): WARSAW Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water. DAY 8 (SATURDAY): WARSAW The morning offers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic birthplace of the Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin, who played an exceptional role in shaping Polish national identity. The afternoon is reserved for exploring more of Warsaw s secrets individually. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale. DAY 9 (SUNDAY): WARSAW DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport. Optional: Transfer from airport to Hotel Novotel Praha Venceslas Square: EUR for private car (1-3 persons), EUR for private minivan (4-7 persons) 3 hours tour of the Prague Castle area: EUR pp 4 hours excursion and dinner cruise at the Vltava-River: EUR pp 4 hours excursion to Karlstejn Castle: EUR pp 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR pp Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with Palace on the Water: 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR pp Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: Transfer from Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw to airport: EUR for private car (1-3 persons), EUR for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board at hotel (8 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR pp 13

3 Vilnius Krakow Central European and Baltic Explorer June-August 2012, 11 days/10 nights: MCX10: MCX12: MCX14: MCX15: MCX16: MCX17: Package prices per person: 14 Dates: EUR (double occupancy) EUR (single supplement) DAY 1 (SATURDAY): ARRIVAL PRAGUE Arrival in Prague, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Praha Venceslas Square**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (SUNDAY): PRAGUE Prague has been a cultural centre of central Europe for the over 1,100 years of its existence and 20 years after the velvet revolution it is more than ever one of the most beautiful and exciting cities of the world. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the Old Town Square surrounded by historical buildings such as the Old Town Hall with the famous Astronomical Clock, the imposing St. Nicholas Church and Church of Our Lady, the Jewish Quarter and the Wenceslas Square. The afternoon offers an optional tour to the castle area with Prague Castle, residence of Czech Kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Golden Lane with fairy small houses, the Kings Road, the Lesser Town and the Charles Bridge. The evening is offering a fabulous dinner cruise on the Vltata-River. DAY 3 (MONDAY): PRAGUE The morning offers an optional half day tor to the impressive Bohemian Gothic Karlstejn Castle, located about 35 km southwest of Prague in the Karlstejn village. We admire the rich interior of the caste and the stunning views of Karlstejn and the surrounding countryside. The rest of the day is reserved for exploring more of the Golden City on own hand. DAY 4 (TUESDAY): PRAGUE-KRAKOW Today we head for Brno, the capital of Moravia and a charming historical town dominated by the Spilberk Royal Castle and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. After a lunch break we continue via the mining town of Ostrava into the picturesque mountainous South of Poland. We reach Krakow in the late afternoon and check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow****. DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. DAY 6 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAW We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw**** or similar. DAY 7 (FRIDAY): WARSAW Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water.

4 Including: 10 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels 10 x buffet breakfast Welcome meeting with champagnecocktail or juice Personalized welcome package Entrances to Old Town Hall in Prague, Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, St. John s Cathedral in Warsaw and Old University in Vilnius Service of German and English speaking Service of Italian and Spanish speaking Service of 1st class coach or 1st class minivan throughout the itinerary Portage at hotel Service and VAT DAY 8 (SATURDAY): WARSAW The morning offers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic birthplace of the Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin, who played an exceptional role in shaping Polish national identity. The afternoon is reserved for exploring more of Warsaw s secrets individually. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale. DAY 9 (SUNDAY): WARSAW-VILNIUS We continue through the well forested North Poland along the eastern fringe of the Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes representing some of the most beautiful nature in the whole of Poland. We continue into Lithuania and driving through the Dzukija region, densely covered with pine forests, before we arrive in the late afternoon to Vilnius. Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar. DAY 10 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. DAY 11 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport. Optional: Transfer from airport to Hotel Novotel Praha Venceslas Square: EUR for private car (1-3 persons), EUR for private minivan (4-7 persons) 3 hours to of the Prage Castle area: EUR pp 4 hours excursion and dinner cruise on the Vltava-River: EUR pp 4 hours excursion to Karlstejn Castle: EUR pp 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR pp Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with Palace on the Water: EUR pp 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR pp Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: Transfer from Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva to airport: EUR for private car (1-3 persons), EUR for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board at hotel (10 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR pp 15

5 Polish and Baltic Jewels July-September 2012, 13 days/12 nights: DAY 1 (TUESDAY): ARRIVAL KRAKOW Arrival in Krakow, optional transfer to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting. DAY 2 (WEDNESDAY): KRAKOW For half a millennium Krakow was the royal capital of Poland and for centuries the city walls have guarded its traditions and secrets. The morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Old Town with the St. Mary s Church, the Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Halls and Wawel with the Wawel Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine, an amazing labyrinth of tunnels going down as far as 327 meters. The evening offer an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka. DAY 3 (THURSDAY): KRAKOW-WARSAW We leave for Czestochowa, the spiritual heart of Poland, where we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery with the Black Madonna. Through the flat low-laying plain of Central Poland we reach Warsaw in the early afternoon. Check-in at Hotel Novotel Centrum Warsaw**** or similar. MPB10: MPB12: MPB14: Dates: MPB15: MPB16: MPB17: Package prices per person: EUR (double occupancy) EUR (single supplement) DAY 4 (FRIDAY): WARSAW Warsaw is essentially a post-war city with a meticulously reconstructed Old Town. The morning sightseeing tour includes the Royal Route and the Old Town with the Royal Castle, St John s Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. In the afternoon is offered an optional excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water. DAY 5 (SATURDAY): WARSAW The morning offers an excursion to Zelozawa Wola, the romantic birthplace of the Polish composer and pianist, Frederyk Chopin, who played an exceptional role in shaping Polish national identity. The afternoon is reserved for exploring more of Warsaw s secrets individually. The evening offers an optional Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale. 16

6 DAY 6 (SUNDAY): WARSAW-VILNIUS We continue through the well forested North Poland along the eastern fringe of the Masurian Lakeland, a myriad of postglacial lakes representing some of the most beautiful nature in the whole of Poland. We continue into Lithuania and driving through the Dzukija region, densely covered with pine forests, before we arrive in the late afternoon to Vilnius, Check in at Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva**** or similar. DAY 7 (MONDAY): VILNIUS Vilnius is known for its more than medieval buildings and 48 churches. The morning sightseeing tour includes a panoramic tour of the city and a walking tour of the Old Town with Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, Peter and Paul Church, St. Anne s Church, Old University and the Gates of Dawn. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Trakai, the medieval capital of Lithuania, with the well preserved Trakai Castle, beautifully located on an island in Lake Galve. In the evening enjoy an optional folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas. DAY 8 (TUESDAY): VILNIUS-RIGA Heading for Riga, the first stop is the Hills of Crosses, one of the most holy sites of Catholic Lithuania. After crossing into Latvia we soon reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. Following a guided tour of the palace we travel through the rolling hills of Southern Latvia to reach Riga late afternoon, check-in at Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija**** or similar. DAY 9 (WEDNESDAY): RIGA Before we get acquainted with Riga we have the possibility of discovering medieval Latvia. The optional tour for this morning takes us to the stunning scenery of the Gauja National Park and the town of Sigulda. We listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida, and see the ruins of the Episcopal Castle and of the Castle of the Knights of the Sword before we return to Riga. The afternoon offers and optional visit to the Ethnographical Open Air Museum, a spacious exposition of 18th century country life. The evening offers an optional organ concert at the Dome Cathedral. DAY 10 (THURSDAY): RIGA Riga founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert is the largest of the 3 Baltic capitals and boasts a true kaleidoscope of various architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St. Peter s Church, Swedish Gates, Three Brothers, Large and Small Guild House and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon is reserved for an optional visit to Jurmala, the vibrant Latvian sea resort, famous for its wooden architecture and sandy beaches. In the evening enjoy an optional Latvian dinner at the stylish Restaurant La Boheme. DAY 11 (FRIDAY): RIGA-TALLINN The tour continues along the coastal highway to the Estonian summer resort of Parnu. We do a short tour of the resort before we continue through the North Estonian land of forests and arrive in Tallinn early afternoon, check-in at the Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia**** or similar. DAY 12 (SATURDAY): TALLINN Tallinn is a charming blend of medieval tranquillity and modern urban life. The medieval Old Town is a busy place in the summer with its many shops, galleries, souvenir markets, outdoor cafés and restaurants. The sightseeing tour takes us around the old medieval city walls and into the Old Town where we see Toompea Castle, the Dome Church, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the medieval Old Town Hall. In the afternoon an optional excursion is offered to Kadriorg Park with a visit to the Kadriorg Palace and its art collections. The evening offers an optional medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack. DAY 13 (SUNDAY): TALLINN DEPARTURE Optional transfer to the airport. Including: 12 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels 12 x buffet breakfast Welcome meeting with champagnecocktail or juice Personalized welcome package Entrances to Wawel Castle in Krakow, Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, St. John s Cathedral in Warsaw, Old University in Vilnius, Rundale Palace, St. Peter s Church in Riga, and medieval Old Town Hall in Tallinn Service of English and German speaking Service of Italian and Spanish speaking Service of local French speaking guides on tour MPB10 and MPB14 Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary Portage at hotels Service and VAT Optional: Transfer airport to Hotel Novotel Centrum Krakow: EUR for private car (1-3 persons), EUR for private minivan (4-7 persons) 4-hour excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine: EUR pp Polish dinner at Restaurant Hawelka: 3-hour excursion to the Royal Lazienki Park and visit to Palace on the Water: 4-hour excursion to Zelozawa Wola: EUR pp Polish dinner at Restaurant Podwale: 3-hour excursion to Trakai and visit to Trakai Castle: Folklore dinner at Restaurant Belmontas: 4-hour excursion to Gauja National Park: EUR pp 3-hour excursion to the Open Air Museum: Organ concert at the Dome Cathedral: EUR pp 4-hour excursion to Jurmala: EUR pp Latvian dinner at Restaurant La Boheme: 3-hour excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace: Medieval dinner at Restaurant Peppersack: Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Olympia to airport: EUR for private car (1-3 persons), EUR for private minivan (4-7 persons) Half board at hotels (12 x 3 course dinner with coffee/tea): EUR pp 17