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THE EXPERIENCE OF KOMPAS HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL

“Kompas Holidays International” offers the most comprehensive range of tours in


Central, Eastern & Mediterranean Europe. With the professional staff of Kompas
offices in more than 20 European countries, your clients are in good care. We are
dedicated to ensuring memorable and happy vacation.

 Guaranteed departures
All Kompas tour departures are guaranteed giving you the advantage of planning your clients’
overseas trips well in advance.

 English speaking tours


All Kompas escorted tours are conducted only in English and are managed by our experienced
tour leaders who have intimate and extensive knowledge of the destinations.

 Modern air-conditioned motor coaches


Kompas uses modern air-conditioned motor coaches to guarantee your clients a safe and com-
fortable trip.

 Complete travel service


Apart from escorted & hosted tours and cruises, Kompas will assist you with all other ad-hoc
group or independent arrangements throughout Europe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KOMPAS ESCORTED TOUR PROGRAM 2011 - EUROPE (Central, Eastern & Mediterranean)
08 | K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
7 days from Warsaw to Berlin and Prague
10 | K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
7 days from Mo scow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg
12 | K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME (NEW)
9 days from Ve nice to Florence and Rome
14 | K301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Goriska Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj
16 | K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS (NEW)
9 days from Sofia to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest
18 | K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest
20 | K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA
7 days from Prague to Vienna
22 | K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST
7 days from Vienna to Budapest
24 | K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST (NEW)
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest
26 | K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague
28 | K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW
9 days from Vi enna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
30 | K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB
11 days from B elgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
32 | K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
34 | K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE
9 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb
36 | K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA
16 days from Athens to Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb
38 | K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK
10 days from Athens to Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana and Dubrovnik
40 | K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD M/V ARION
8 days from Koper to Zadar, Ploce, Korcula, Kotor, Durres, Dubrovnik, Split and Koper
42 | K806 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE AND ITALY (NEW)
16 days from Koper to Zadar, Ploce, Korcula, Kotor, Durres, Dubrovnik, Split, Venice, Florence and Rome
44 | K807 ~ SLOVENIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
14 days from Ljubljana to Piran, Nova Gorica, Bled, Koper, Zadar, Ploce, Korcula, Kotor, Durres, Dubrovnik and Split
46 | K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
14 days from Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
48 | K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE (NEW)
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
50 | K808Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK (NEW)
7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
52 | K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE (NEW)
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split
54 | K812 ~ SLAVONIA AND BARANJA (NEW)
4 days from Zagreb to llok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards
56 | K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna
58 | K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE
17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague
60 | K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA
9 days from Warsaw to Krakow, Prague and Vienna
62 | K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC & WARSAW
13 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and Warsaw
LIST OF HOTELS
COUNTRY CITY HOTEL TOURS
ALBANIA TIRANA SHERATON K803, K804
AUSTRIA VIENNA SAVOYEN K505, K506, K507, K508, K905, K906
RENAISSANCE WIEN K601, K681
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA SARAJEVO HOLIDAY INN K801, K808
BULGARIA SOFIA KEMPINSKI K501
CROATIA DUBROVNIK LAPAD K700, K801, K802, K803, K804, K808
SPLIT ATRIUM K700, K801, K802, K803, K808
PLITVICE JEZERO K700, K801, K802, K803, K808
ZAGREB WESTIN / REGENT ESPLANADE K700, K801, K802, K803, K808
CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE AMBASADOR K505, K506
DIPLOMAT K010, K601, K905, K905M, K906
ESTONIA TALLINN MERITON GRAND K905, K905M, K982
GERMANY BERLIN ABBA K010, K601
GREECE ATHENS DIVANI PALACE ACROPOLIS K803, K804
KALAMBAKA DIVANI K803, K804
HUNGARY BUDAPEST INTERCONTINENTAL K505, K507, K508
RADISSON BLU K601, K681
ITALY VENICE PRINCIPE/ AMADEUS/ CARLTON K808
CARLTON K100, K806
FLORENCE CROCE DI MALTA K100, K806
ROME PALATINO K100, K806
LATVIA RIGA RADISSON BLU K905, K905M, K982
LITHUANIA VILNIUS NOVOTEL K905, K905M, K982
MACEDONIA OHRID METROPOL K803, K804
POLAND WARSAW HOLIDAY INN K905, K905M, K906, K982
RADISSON SAS K010, K601, K681
KRAKOW NOVOTEL CENTRUM K905, K905M, K906
HOLIDAY INN K601, K681
ROMANIA BRASOV ARO PALACE K501
BUCHAREST MARRIOTT K501
INTERCONTINENTAL K508
SIBIU RAMADA K501
RUSSIA MOSCOW MARRIOTT GRAND K011, K905, K905M, K982
NOVGOROD BERESTA K011, K905, K905M, K982
ST. PETERSBURG HOLIDAY INN K011, K905, K905M, K982
SERBIA BELGRADE BALKAN HOTEL K700, K501
SLOVENIA BLED PARK / GOLF K700,K801, K802, K803, K805, K808,
K301, K807
LJUBLJANA HOTEL CENTRAL K301, K807
NOVA GORICA HOTEL PARK K301, K807
PIRAN HOTEL PIRAN K301, K807

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PRE & POST TOUR RATES
I. HOTELS
The rates are NET per person per night in US$ and include:
 Accommodation with breakfast
 Hotel taxes and service charges

Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single

Austria Renaissance Wien 5/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31:


Vienna Linke Wienzeile / K601 Mon-Thu 119 190
Ullmannstrasse 71 K681 Fri-Sun 83 135
Phone: +43 1 891020 7/1-8/31:
Mon-Thu 105 176
Fri-Sun 76 131

Savoyen K506 1/2-3/31 116


Rennweg 16 K507 4/1– 6/30 & 9/1– 10/31 131
Phone: +43 1 58800800 K905 7 1-8/31 120
K906 / 12 109

Bosnia & Holiday Inn


Herzegovina Zmaja od Bosne 4 K801 4/1-11/30 77 129
Sarajevo Phone: +387 33 288000

Bulgaria Kempinski
Sofia 100 James Bourchier Blvd K501 5/14-10/16 83 156
Phone: +359 2 969 2222

Croatia Lacroma 4/1-4/27 60 91


Dubrovnik Iva Dulcica 34 K802 4/28-5/18 & 10/13-11/7 72 113
Phone: +385 52 465 000 K804 5/19-6/15 & 9/29-10/12 93 147
Lapad 6/16-7/6 & 9/15-9/28 111 175
Lapadska Obala 37 7/7-9/14 133 211
Phone: +385 20 455 570

Croatia Westin K700


Zagreb Krsnjavoga 1
K801
Phone: +385 1 489 2000
K802 4/1-11/30 94 154
Regent Esplanade K803
Mihanoviceva 1 K808
Phone: +385 1 456 66 66

Czech Republic Diplomat K010 4/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31 84 171


Prague Evropska 15 K601 7/1-8/31 71 149
Phone: +420 296 559 111 K905M

Ambassador
Vaclavske Namesti 5-7 K505 1/3-3/31 70 123
Phone: +420 224 193 111 K506 1/4-10/31 108 202

Greece Divani Palace Acropolis


Athens 19-25 Parthenonos K803 5/1-10/31 149 282
Phone: +30 210 9280100 K804

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PRE & POST TOUR RATES
Destination Hotel Tour Period Double Single
Hungary Intercontinental
Budapest Apaczai Csere J.U. 12-14 K505 3/20 - 10/31 89 100
Phone: +36 1 327 6333 K507 11/1 - 11/30 57 153
Italy Principe
Venice Lista di Spagna 147
Phone: +39 041 2205000
or K808 4/1-6/30 & 9/1-10/31 163 278
Amadeus 7/1-8/31 117 185
Lista di Spagna 147
Phone: +39 041 2205000
Carlton Hotel
Santa Croce 578 K100 4/4-6/30 & 9/1-10/31 155 230
Phone: +39 041 2752200 7/1-8/31 & 11/1-12/29 118 188
Italy Palatino Hotel
Rome Via Cavour, 213 K100 3/16-7/16 & 9/7-11/15 143 212
Phone: + 39 06 4814927 K806 7/17-9/6 & 11/15-12/29 96 146
Poland Holiday Inn
Warsaw Zlota 2 K906 5/1-10/31 50 86
Phone: +48 22 6973999 K982
Radisson SAS
Ul. Grzybowska 24 K010 5/1-10/31 57 105
Phone: +48 22 3218888 K681
Romania Marriott
Bucharest Calea 13 Septembrie 90 K501 5/14-10/16 83 156
Phone: +40 21 4030000
Intercontinental
4 Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. K508 5/2-11/9 93 166
Phone: +40-21-3102020
Russia Marriott Grand K011
Moscow Tverskaya Street 26/1 K905
Phone: +7 495 937 0000 K905M 5/1-10/31 127 219
K982
Russia Holiday Inn - Moskovskye Vorota 5/1-5/20 & 10/1-10/31 128 230
St. Petersburg Moskovsky Pr. 97A K011 5/20-6/20 155 281
Phone: +7 812 4487171 6/20-10/1 131 233
Serbia Balkan Hotel
Belgrade Prizrenska 2 K700 5/14 - 10/16 78 144
Phone: +381 11 36 36 000 5/5-10/23
Slovenia Central Hotel 4/1-6/30 80 144
Ljubljana Miklosiceva 9, 1000 Ljubljana K301 7/1-8/31 66 121
Phone: +386 1 3084301 K807 9/1-10/31 80 144

Slovenia Hotel Park


Bled Cesta svobode 15 4/11-5/22 71 122
Phone: +386 4 5791800 5/23-7/17 80 131
or K301
Hotel Golf K807 7/18-9/25 86 135
Cankarjeva 4 9/26-10/29 75 125
Phone: +386 4 5791800

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PRE & POST TOUR RATES

II. TRANSFERS US$ 42.00 per person

The rate is NET per person in US$ and include:


 One way transfer
 Transportation with hotel pick-up / drop-off

III. SUPPLEMENT FOR EXCLUSIVE BUS USAGE

The rates are NET per person in US$:


 Supplement for groups of 15-20 pax US$ 200.00 per person
 Supplement for groups of 21-30 pax US$ 150.00 per person
 No supplement for groups of 31 pax or more
 One pax free of charge is granted in half twin for every 20 pax paid in full

IV. REDUCTIONS

The rates are NET per person in US$:


 3rd adult sharing a room: US$ 6.00 per 3rd person per night
 Child under 12 sharing as 3rd: US$ 18.00 per child per night
 Unused nights on the tour: US$ 60.00 per person in twin per night
US$ 75.00 in single per night

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K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
7 d ay s f ro m Warsaw to Ber lin and Prague

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
 Touring by modern motor coach
 Airport and local transfers
 Professional Tour director
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Warsaw Day 4, in Berlin, Monday


 Berlin
 Prague
Your morning sightseeing tour features the
Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once
housed German Parliament, and the lovely Schloss
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Friday Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city
to view the other famous sights such as the Opera,
You will be met and transferred to the hotel. There the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial
will be plenty of time to relax before meeting your Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once
fellow travelers and tour director. (d) divided city on your own. (B)

Day 2, in Warsaw, Saturday Day 5, to Prague, Tuesday


The 700 year old capital is the symbol of the Polish This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the
nationhood and the will to survive against great beautiful Saxon Baroque city. On your orientation
odds. tour, view the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera
A sightseeing tour includes a drive along the House.
famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square Afterwards, continue to the Czech capital of Prague.
to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of
390 km (B, d)
the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science
and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the
Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and
the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of
the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s
Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing,
shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late
afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

Day 3, to Berlin, Sunday


Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then
continue to Berlin, today’s final destination. (B, d)

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K010 ~ WARSAW, BERLIN & PRAGUE
7 days from Warsaw to Ber lin and Pr a g u e

TOUR K010
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
20-May 26-May
03-Jun 09-Jun
17-Jun 23-Jun
01-Jul 07-Jul
15-Jul 21-Jul
Day 6, in Prague, Wednesday 29-Jul 04-Aug

Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago 12-Aug 18-Aug
and situated on both banks of the Vltava River, 26-Aug 01-Sep
Prague is one of the most attractive cities in the
world. Your city tour starts with a panoramic drive to 09-Sep 15-Sep
the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium 23-Sep 29-Sep
and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the
Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal 07-Oct 13-Oct
Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge PRICES:
and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view
the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the world famous Per person in twin: $ 1,399
Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day is free. Single room supplement: $ 578
An optional visit to a cultural performance will be
available. (B)

Day 7, depart Prague, Thursday

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your


departur t. (B)

HOTELS:

 Warsaw: Radisson SAS (SF)


 Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF)
 Prague: Diplomat (F)

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K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
7 d ay s f ro m M oscow to Novgorod and St. Petersburg

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern motor-coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Moscow Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday


 Novgorod
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient
 St. Petersburg
trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga
River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting
place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city.
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost
dinner in the evening. (d) twelve centuries ago. (B, d)

Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday


Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then,
begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the
Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the
Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St.
kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum; proceed to
Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars.
see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat
shopping district. Continue with a drive along the Upon arrival first enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city
wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress,
Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which
at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit
night of Moscow and its subway. (B) St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, d)

Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday

There are not many cities in the world that can


match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the
Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s
best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and
decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over
600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the
North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature

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K011 ~ LITTLE TOUR OF RUSSIA
7 days from M oscow to Novgorod and St. Pete r s b u rg

HOTELS:

 Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)


 Novgorod: Beresta (F)
 St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)

TOUR K011
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
14-May 20-May
highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which 28-May 03-Jun
houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest
of the day is free at leisure. (B) 18-Jun 24-Jun
09-Jul 15-Jul
Day 6, in St. Petersburg, Thursday
30-Jul 05-Aug
Free day for shopping or individual activities. An 20-Aug 26-Aug
optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s
Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you 10-Sep 16-Sep
may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore 01-Oct 07-Oct
performance (B)
PRICES:
Day 7, depart St. Petersburg, Friday Per person in twin: $ 1,680

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your Single room supplement: $ 714
departure flight. (B)

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K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
8 D ay s f ro m Venice to Florence and R ome

TOUR FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners including a
welcome dinner in Venice and a farewell
dinner in Rome
 Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning,
extra leg room and emergency washroom
 Sightseeing with local guides: Venice, Pisa,
Florence, Rome
 Airport transfers
 Service of a professional tour director

Day 2, in Venice, Monday


SPECIAL FEATURES:
Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start
 Inside visits and special features as shown in your walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark’s
bold in the tour description, including Basilica and the Doge’s Palace , and view the Bell
Tower and Bridge of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing
admission charges where applicable
factory where you will see the demonstration of a
traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop
or join an optional gondola ride. (B)
 Venice: doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica
 Florence: Michaelangelo’s david
Day 3, to Florence, Tuesday
 Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis
 Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Forum Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-
and Colosseum Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River.
Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to
Pisa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its
Day 1, arrive Venice, Sunday Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your
day in Florence with dinner in your hotel. (B, D)
Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at
leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight. (D) Day 4, in Florence, Wednesday
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic
Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by
Brunelleschi’s Dome, the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the
Baptistery with Ghiberti’s bronze “Gate of Paradise”.
Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where
Michelangelo’s David is displayed. Tour ends at the
Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view
over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to
independently savor the renaissance splendor of the
Tuscan capital. (B)

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K100 ~ VENICE, FLORENCE, ROME
8 Days from Venice to Florence and R o m e

Day 8, departing Rome, Sunday


Morning transfer to Rome airport. Y our homebound
flight arrives the same day. (B)

HOTELS:

 Venice: Carlton ( F )
 Florence: Croce Di Malta ( F )
 Rome: Palatino ( F )

Day 5 , to Rome, Th urs day


Traveling towards Rome through the stunning TOUR K100
panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Start date: End date: Rates:
Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square
and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to 10-Apr 17-Apr $ 1,998
Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
08-May 15-May $ 1,998

Day 6, in Rome, Friday 22-May 29-May $ 1,998


05-Jun 12-Jun $ 1,998
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights
of the Eternal city. V isit the Vatican Museums with 19-Jun 26-Jun $ 1,998
Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica . Then
continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine
03-Jul 10-Jul $ 1,998
Hill overlooking the Circus Max imus and the I mperial 17-Jul 24-Jul $ 1,998
Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L )
14-Aug 21-Aug $ 1,998
28-Aug 04-Sep $ 1,998
Day 7, in Rome, Saturday
04-Sep 11-Sep $ 1,998
A full day free in spectacular Rome. Y our Tour Director
will have suggestions on how to spend your time. 18-Sep 25-Sep $ 1,998
Y ou might want to visit some of the wonderful shops,
02-Oct 09-Oct $ 1,998
galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. An
optional ex cursion to Pompei is available. Once a 16-Oct 23-Oct $ 1,998
prosperous port city, it was buried under volcanic ash
when Mt. V esuvius erupted in late August of 79 A.D.
30-Oct 06-Nov $ 1,998
Y our ex cursion will bring to life the sights and history 13-Nov 20-Nov $ 1,998
of this fascinating town. Tonight, a farewell dinner in
Single room supplement: $ 748
a local restaurant, complete with wine and music, is the
perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of I taly. (B, D)

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K 301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Gorisk a Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Travel by modern air-conditioned motor-coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Ljubljana Day 03, Wednesday, Piran, Portoroz and Goriska Brda


 Postojna cave and Predjama castle
 Piran Morning tour of Piran followed by the visit of
 Secovlje Portoroz, popular tourist resort and then continue
 Soca valley to Secovlje Salt -pans. We will turn inland and travel
 Bled to Nova Gorica. Rest of the day at leisure or you can
take a part in an optional tour to the vineyard region
of Goriska Brda where you will have the possibility
to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Nova
Day 01, Monday, arrive Ljubljana or Venice Gorica (B)

Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met Day 04, Thursday, Soca Valley
and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is
at leisure. This evening, meet your fellow travelers Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca
for welcome orientation meeting including welcome river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway’s
drink. Overnight in Ljubljana. Farewell to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum.
After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day
Day 02, Tuesday, Postojna and Lipica in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps.
Overnight in Bled. (B)
The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna
Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle
Day 05, Friday, Bled
perched in the middle of a cliff. Drive to Slovenian
coast. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Piran A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming
(B, D) town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
perched on a cliff high above the lake.
The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an
optional tour to Skofja Loka – the medieval town
with castle that rises above the confluence of the two
Sora rivers. Overnight in Bled. (B)

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K 301 ~ HIGHLIGHTS OF SLOVENIA
7 days from Ljubljana, Postojna, Piran, Gorisk a Brda, Soca Valley, Bled and Bohinj

TOUR K301
STARTING DATES TERMINATION DATES
09 May 15 May
06 Jun 12 Jun
20 Jun 26 Jun
11 July 17 July
15 Aug 21 Aug
Day 06, Saturday, Bled and Bohinj 05 Sep 11 Sep
Day at leisure in Bled. 19 Sep 25 Sep
Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine
10 Oct 16 Oct
beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s
museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return RATES:
to Bled. Per person in double: $ 1,460 USD
Tonight farewell dinner at local restaurant and
overnight in Bled. Overnight in Bled. (B, D) Single room supplement : $ 360 USD

Day 07, Sunday, depart


After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana
airport, Koper port or Venice airport for your flight
home. (B)

HOTELS:

 Ljubljana: Hotel Central

 Piran: Hotel Piran


 Nova Gorica: Hotel Park

 Bled: Hotel Golf / Park

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K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
9 d ay s f ro m Sofia to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
 Touring by modern motor coach
 Airport and local transfers
 Professional Tour director
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Sofia Day 4, in Belgrade, Tuesday


 Belgrade
Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s
 Hunedoara
main attractions: the imposing kalemegdan Fortress
 Sibiu dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and
 Sighisoara Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez
 Brasov Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest
 Bucharest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial. (B)

Day 1, arrive Sofia, Saturday Day 5, Belgrade-Timisoara-Hunedoara-Sibiu, Wednesday

Arrive in Sofia. You will be met at the Airport and After breakfast departure to Sibiu. A short visit of
transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to relax before Timisoara, the city where Romanian revolution
meeting your fellow travelers and tour director at the started in 1989. Lunch en route is included. On the
welcome dinner. (d) way to Sibiu, we will visit the fortress of Hunedoara ,
that became the castle of the most pre-eminent king
Day 2, in Sofia, Sunday of the medieval - Matia Corvin. The monument has
a special glamour due to its different construction styles,
Half day Sofia city tour. The highlights of the tour will the presence of military and civil innovations as well
be the visits to the National
a History
H s ry Museum
us um where
the gold and silver Thracian treasures are displayed,
the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander Nevski
Crypt. Evening at leisure to relax. Overnight. (B)

Day 3, Sofia-Nis-Belgrade, Monday

After breakfast departure to Nis. On the route will


Studenica Mon
visit Studenica Monasteryery, one of the largest and
richest Serb Orthodox monasteries. In 1986 UNESCO
included Studenica monastery on the list of World
Heritage. In the afternoon, arrival at Belgrade.
Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national
restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija.
Overnight. (B, d)

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K501 ~ DISCOVERING THE BALKANS
9 days from Sofia to Belgrade, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest

as for the impetuous court life that animated it for more Day 9, depart Bucharest, Sunday
than 400 years. Arrival to Sibiu and accommodation
with dinner. (B, L, d) After breakfast you have some time at leisure until
the departure transfer to the airport for your flight
Day 6, Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov, Thursday home. (B)

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the


richest town in Transylvania. During the tour you will HOTELS:
see the Huet Square, the Large Square, the E vangelical
Cathedral, the Liars' Bridge and others. Continue  Sofia : K empinski (SF)
towards Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city  Beograd: Balkan Hotel (F)
in South-E astern E urope, for sightseeing tour including
 Sibiu: Ramada (SF)
entrance to the famous Clock Tower Museum . Continue
to Brasov, walking tour of Brasov including the visit  Brasov : Aro Palace (SF)
of the First Romanian School with an impressive  Bucharest : Marriott (DL X)
collection of rare books. Accommodation and dinner
in a local restaurant. (B, d)
TOUR K501
Day 7, Brasov - Bucharest, Friday
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Following breakfast departure towards Bran. Visit of 14-May 22-May
the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker's novel
as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. 04-Jun 12-Jun
Continue to Bucharest and stop in Peles Castle built 25-Jun 03-Jul
as the summer residence of K ing Carol I . Afterwards
continue to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery and 16-Jul 24-Jul
to Bucharest. After arrival accommodation at your 06-Aug 14-Aug
hotel and dinner. (B, d)
27-Aug 04-Sep
Day 8, in Bucharest, Saturday 17-Sep 25-Sep
08-Oct 16-Oct
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nick-
named “ Little Paris” . During the tour you will visit the PRICES:
Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the Per person in twin: $ 1,288
world after the Pentagon and the N ational Treasure.
Listen how the Romanian people finally succeeded to Single room supplement: $ 438
topple the last communist dictator in eastern E urope
in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also
to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the
the N ational Military Club, the Military Academy,
Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. Farewell
dinner with folklore show. (B, d)

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K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily
 dinner with folklore in Prague
 dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb
of Vienna
 Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical
csarda restaurant in Budapest
 Opera performance in Prague
 Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
 Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or
first class train
 Arrival and departure transfers Day 2, Saturday, in Prague
 Professional Tour director throughout * This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the
 Luggage handling Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock,
the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles
* In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Day 3, Sunday, in Prague
 Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany,
St. Vitus Cathedral Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle
 Vienna: Hofburg Palace, kunsthistorische of Hradcany and St. Vitus Cathedral. Your afternoon
Museum and evening are at leisure. (B)
 Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation
Church Day 4, Monday, to Vienna

Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna, the


Day 1, Friday, arrive Prague
“City of Waltz”. The rest of the day is free. Dinner
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant.
with folklore in a local restaurant. (d) (B, d)

Day 5, Tuesday, in Vienna

On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg


Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of
Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)

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K505 ~ PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST
10 days from Prague and Vienna to Budapest

Day 6, Wednesday, in Vienna Day 10, Sunday, depart Budapest

Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
in the morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) (B)

Day 7, Thursday, to Budapest HOTELS:

Today, journey takes you eastbound by motor  Prague: Ambasador (SF)


lass train to Budapest, often called  Vienna: Savoyen (F)
“Paris of the East”. The afternoon is free for  Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
independent activities or optional excursions. (B)

Day 8, Friday, in Budapest


TOUR K505
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour -Apr
29-Apr 0 -May
08-May
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,
13-May 22-May
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’ 27-May 05-Jun
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high 10-Jun 19-Jun
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The 24-Jun 03-Jul
rest of the day is at leisure. (B) 08-Jul 17-Jul
22-Jul 31-Jul
Day 9, Saturday, in Budapest
05-Aug 14-Aug
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the 19-Aug 28-Aug
Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church, 02-Sep 11-Sep
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon
is free for last minute shopping or independent 16-Sep 25-Sep
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment 30-Sep 09-Oct
in a typical Csarda restaurant. (B, D)
14-Oct 23-Oct
28-Oct 06-Nov
PRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 1,955
Single room supplement: $ 805

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K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA
7 Days from Prague to Vienna

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily
 dinner with folklore in Prague
 dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb
of Vienna
 Opera performance in Prague
 Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
 Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or first
class train
 Arrival and departure transfers Day 2, Saturday, in Prague
 Professional Tour director throughout *
 Luggage handling This morning, tour the old part of the city to view the
Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock,
* In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, Charles
Bridge and more. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy an opera performance. (B)
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Day 3, Sunday, in Prague


Cathedral
 Vienna: Hofburg Palace, kunsthistorische Today, cross the Vltava River to visit the Royal Castle
Museum of Hradcany and St. Vitus Cathedral. Your afternoon
and evening are at leisure. (B)

Day 1, Friday, arrive Prague Day 4, Monday, to Vienna

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner Travel by motor coach or first class train to Vienna, the
with folklore in a local restaurant. (d) “City of Waltz”. The rest of the day is free. Dinner
tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant.
(B, d)

Day 5, Tuesday, in Vienna

On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg


Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of
Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)

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K506 ~ PRAGUE & VIENNA
7 Days from Prague to Vienna

TOUR K506
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
13-May 19-May
27-May 02-Jun
10-Jun 16-Jun
24-Jun 30-Jun
08-Jul 14-Jul
22-Jul 28-Jul
05-Aug 11-Aug
19-Aug 25-Aug
Day 6, Wednesday, in Vienna
02-Sep 08-Sep
Take a guided visit to the Kunsthistorische Museum 16-Sep 22-Sep
this morning. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
30-Sep 06-Oct
14-Oct 20-Oct
Day 7, Thursday, departure Vienna 28-Oct 03-Nov

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your PRICES:


departur ight. (B) Per person in twin: $ 1,530
Single room supplement: $ 718

HOTELS:

 Prague: Ambasador (SF)


 Vienna: Savoyen (F)

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K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST
7 days from Vienna to Budapest

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily
 dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb
of Vienna
 Farewell dinner with entertainment in typical
csarda restaurant in Budapest
 Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
 Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or first
class train
 Arrival and departure transfers Day 2, Tuesday, in Vienna
 Professional Tour director throughout *
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg
 Luggage handling Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
* In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)

 Vienna: Hofburg Palace, kunsthistorische


Museum Day 3, Wednesday, in Vienna
 Budapest: Fisherman' s Bastion, Coronation Take a guided visit to the kunsthistorische Museum
Church this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)

Day 1, Monday, arrive Vienna Day 4, Thursday, to Budapest

You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner Today, journey eastbound by motor coach or first
tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. class train to Budapest, often called “Paris of the
(d) East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities
or optional excursions. (B)

Day 5, Friday, in Budapest

Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube,


the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

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K507 ~ VIENNA & BUDAPEST
7 days from Vienna to Budapest

TOUR K507
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
02-May 08-May
16-May 22-May
30-May 05-Jun
13-Jun 19-Jun
27-Jun 03-Jul
11-Jul 17-Jul
25-Jul 31-Jul
08-Aug 14-Aug
Day 6, Saturday, in Budapest
22-Aug 28-Aug
Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the 05-Sep 11-Sep
Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon 19-Sep 25-Sep
is free for last minute shopping or independent 03-Oct 09-Oct
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment
17-Oct 23-Oct
in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)
31-Oct 06-Nov
Day 7, Sunday, depart Budapest PRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 1,450
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
Single room supplement: $ 359
departur ight. (B)

HOTELS:

 Vienna: Savoyen (F)


 Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)

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K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUCHAREST
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest

INCLUDED FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily
 dinner with entertainment in Grinzing suburb
of Vienna
 dinner with entertainment in typical csarda
restaurant in Budapest
 Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
 Inter-city travel by modern motor coach or first
class train
 Arrival and departure transfers
Day 2, Tuesday, in Vienna
 Professional Tour director throughout *
 Luggage handling On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg
 Flight ticket ’Budapest - Bucharest’ Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
* In case of traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.
After a free afternoon, enjoy an evening concert of
 Vienna: Hofburg Palace, kunsthistorische Strauss’ and Mozart’s music. (B)
Museum
 Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Day 3, Wednesday, in Vienna
Church
 Bucharest: Parliament Palace, The Village Take a guided visit to the kunsthistorische Museum
Museum this morning. The balance of the day is free. (B)
 Brasov: First Romanian School; Sinaia Monastery;
Bran Castle Day 4, Thursday, to Budapest
Day 1, Monday, arrive Vienna Today, journey eastbound by motor coach or first
class train to Budapest, often called “Paris of the
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner East”. The afternoon is free for independent activities
tonight will be in a typical local Heurigen restaurant. (d) or optional excursions. (B)

Day 5, Friday, in Budapest

Situated on the opposite banks of the river Danube,


the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series
of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour
includes views of the decorative Parliament building,
seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian
street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes’
Square with the Millennium Memorial, 118 foot high
Corinthian column dedicated to the Roman Catholic
Church, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The
balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

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K508 ~ VIENNA TO BUC HAR EST
10 days from Vienna to Budapest and Bucharest

Day 6, Saturday, in Budapest

Sightseeing tour this morning focuses on the


Castle Hill area, the 13th century Matthias Church,
Fisherman’s Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon
is free for last minute shopping or independent
exploration. Tonight, enjoy dinner with entertainment
in a typical csarda restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7, Sunday, to Buc h arest

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your HOTELS:


flight to B ucharest. U pon arrival hotel transfer with
a panoramic orientation city tour. The rest of the day  Vienna: Savoyen (F)
is at leisure. (B)  Budapest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
 Bucharest: Intercontinental Hotel (F)
Day 8 , M o nday, in Buc h arest
Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nick- TOUR K508
named “ Little Paris” . During the tour you will visit the STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the
world after the Pentagon and the N ational Treasure. 02-May 11-May
Listen how the Romanian people finally succeeded to 16-May 25-May
topple the last communist dictator in eastern E urope 30-May 08-Jun
in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also
to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the 13-Jun 22-Jun
N ational Military Club, the Military Academy, 27-Jun 06-Jul
Triumphal Arch and The Village Museum. 11-Jul 20-Jul
Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant. (B, d)
25-Jul 03-Aug
Day 9 , Tuesday, to Sinaia, Bran and Braso v 08-Aug 17-Aug
22-Aug 31-Aug
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the 17th
century Sinaia Monastery . Then stop in Peles Castle 05-Sep 14-Sep
built as the summer residence of K ing Carol I . Continue 19-Sep 28-Sep
the tour with a visit to the Bran Castle made famous
by Bram Stoker’ s novel as the residence of the vampire 03-Oct 12-Oct
count, Dracula. N ex t, walking tour of Brasov including 17-Oct 26-Oct
the visit of the First Romanian School with an
impressive collection of rare books. Farewell dinner 31-Oct 09-Nov
with folklore show. (B, d) PRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 1,895
Day 10, Wednesday, depart Bucharest
Single room supplement: $ 725
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight
home. (B)

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K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, K rak ow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing
 Vienna tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the
 Budapest Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s
Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and
 krakow
Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at
 Warsaw leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B)
 Berlin
 Prague
Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and
countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty
and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner
of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers
in Krakow is planned upon arrival. (B, d)
and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (d)

Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday

On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is
Afternoon is at leisure. (B) free for a stroll around the city. (B)
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday

Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary.


Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching
Budapest just in time to relax before dinner. (B, d)

Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday

Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,


the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a

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K601 ~ EASTERN EUROPEAN PANORAMA
13 days from Vienna to Budapest, K rak ow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague

Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday Day 12, in Prague, Wednesday

This morning perhaps join an optional trip to one of Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and
the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague
Concentration Camp. Later, journey to Czestochowa is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your
and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the city tour starts with a panoramic drive to the famous
blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the
the “Black Madonna”. In the late afternoon, arrive in Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal
Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B, D) Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal
Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge
and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world
famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is
The 700 years old capital is a symbol of the Polish free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will
nationhood and the will to survive against great be available. (B)
odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along
the famous Royal Route from the magni cent Castle
Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer
Day 13, depart Prague, Thursday
residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding departur ight. (B)
cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking HOTELS:
tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and
St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for  Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an  Budapest: Radisson Blu (F)
optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)  Krakow: Radisson SAS (F) / Holiday Inn (F)
 Warsaw: Radisson SAS (SF)
 Berlin: Hotel ABBA (SF)
Day 9, to Berlin, Sunday  Prague: Diplomat (F)
Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then
continue to Berlin, today’ nal destination. (B, D) TOUR K601
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
14-May 26-May
Day 10, in Berlin, Monday
28-May 09-Jun
Your morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, 11-Jun 23-Jun
the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s 25-Jun 07-Jul
Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. 09-Jul 21-Jul
The tour continues through the city to view famous
23-Jul 04-Aug
sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free 06-Aug 18-Aug
to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) 20-Aug 01-Sep
03-Sep 15-Sep
Day 11, to Prague, Tuesday 17-Sep 29-Sep
01-Oct 13-Oct
This morning, continue your journey via Dresden, the PRICES:
beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On your orientation Per person in twin: $ 2,299
tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House.
Afterwards, continue to Prague, the Capital of Czech Single room supplement: $ 941
Republic. (B, D)

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K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW
9 days from Vienna to Budapest, K rak ow and Warsaw

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Day 3, to Budapest, Monday

 Vienna Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary.


 Budapest Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching
 krakow Budapest in time to relax before dinner. (B, d)
 Warsaw
Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Day 1, arrive Vienna, Saturday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a
of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing
and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (d) tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament,
the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s
Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes’ Square and
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at
leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B)
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg
Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and
Afternoon is at leisure. (B) countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains
and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner
in Krakow is planned upon arrival. (B, d)

Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday

Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the


Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the
Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old
Town where you will visit the Main Market Square,
Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The
afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B)

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K681 ~ VIENNA TO WARSAW
9 days from Vienna to Budapest, K rak ow and Warsaw

Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your


departur ight. (B)

HOTELS:
 Vienna: Renaissance (SF)
 Budapest: Radisson Blu (F)
 Krakow: Holiday Inn (F)
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday  Warsaw: Radisson SAS (SF)

This morning perhaps join an optional trip


to one of the most somber memorials of the TOUR K681
past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Later,
journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Gora Monastery, known for the blackened 14-May 22-May
picture of the Virgin Mary popularly called the
28-May 07-Jun
“Black Madonna”. In the late afternoon, arrive in
Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B, D) 11-Jun 21-Jun
25-Jun 05-Jul
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday 09-Jul 19-Jul
The 700 year old capital is a symbol of Polish 23-Jul 02-Aug
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. 06-Aug 16-Aug
A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the
famous Royal Route from magni cent Castle Square 20-Aug 30-Sep
to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of 03-Sep 13-Sep
the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science
and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the 17-Sep 27-Sep
Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 01-Oct 11-Oct
Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto
and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of PRICES:
the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Per person in twin: $ 1,530
Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing,
Single room supplement: $ 582
shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late
afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

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K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB
11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Economy flight Belgrade (Serbia)-Podgorica
(Montenegro)
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Day 2, in Belgrade, Friday

 Belgrade Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s


 Cetinje main attractions: the imposing kalemegdan Fortress
dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and
 kotor Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez
 dubrovnik Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest
 Split Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial.
Enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national
 Plitvice Lakes restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija.
 Postojna Caves (B, d)
 Bled
Day 3, to Dubrovnik via Montenegro, Saturday
 Ljubljana
 Zagreb After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short
flight to Podgorica, capital of Montenegro. Upon
arrival, continue by motor coach to Cetinje, the
Day 1, arrive Belgrade, Thursday historical capital of Montenegro located at the foot
of Mount Lovcen. Then, take a spectacularly steep
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day
road down to the Bay of Kotor, the deepest fjord in
is at leisure until meeting your fellow travelers at the
Southern Europe, and along the way view the towns
welcome cocktail.
of Risan and Kotor. Head towards Croatia for dinner
and overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, d)

Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday

There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this


morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the
world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

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K700 ~ BELGRADE TO ZAGREB
11 days from Belgrade, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

Day 5, to Split, Monday and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old shing villages
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor
This morning enjoy a city tour featuring the historic
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, D)
winding streets of the Old town or take an optional
excursion to the countryside. (B)
Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to
departur ight. (B)
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your
camera ready and take a walking tour around several
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of HOTELS:
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.  Belgrade: Balkan Hotel (F)
317 km (B, D)  Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Lapad (F)
 Split: Atrium (F)
 Plitvice: Jezero (F)
Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday  Bled: Park (F) / Golf (SF)
 Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Regent Esplanade (DLX)
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful
bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to TOUR K700
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
subterranean world by miniature electric train.
05-May 15-May
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D) 19-May 29-May
02-Jun 12-Jun
Day 8, in Bled, Thursday 16-Jun 26-Jun
30-Jun 10-Jul
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming 14-Jul 24-Jul
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
18-Aug 28-Aug
perched on a cli high above the lake. The balance
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as 01-Sep 11-Sep
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) 15-Sep 25-Sep
29-Sep 09-Oct
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday 13-Oct 23-Oct
PRICES:
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the Per person in twin: $ 2,022
capital of Slovenia. Visit the most signi cant sights
Single room supplement: $ 842
of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-
air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall

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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


Day 3, to Dubrovnik, Saturday
 Sarajevo
 dubrovnik A drive through the marvelous gorge of the Neretva
 Split River to Mostar. Here, see the remains of the Turkish
 Plitvice Lakes quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th
 Postojna Cave century stone bridge. Dinner and overnight in
Dubrovnik. 286 km (B, d)
 Bled
 Ljubljana
 Zagreb Day 4, in Dubrovnik, Sunday

There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this


Day 1, arrive Sarajevo, Thursday morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (d) Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 2, in Sarajevo, Friday
Day 5, to Split, Monday
Sarajevo, capital of the Republic of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, has been influenced by a number Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the
of cultures and civilizations. On your city tour, spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages
visit the picturesque Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the
the Husref Bay’s Mosque, Olympic Stadium and historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor
Gavrilo Princip Museum. Afternoon is free. (B) diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, d)

Day 6, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday

After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic


activities. Scholars from around the world gather to
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your

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K801 ~ BOSNIA, CROATIA & SLOVENIA
11 days from Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

camera ready and take a walking tour around several Day 11, depart Zagreb, Sunday
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. departur t. (B)
317 km (B, D)

Day 7, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday HOTELS:

Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful  Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)
bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to  Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Lapad (F)
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic  Split: Atrium (F)
subterranean world by miniature electric train.  Plitvice: Jezero (F)
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, D)  Bled: Park (F) / Golf (SF)
 Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Regent Esplanade (DLX)

Day 8, in Bled, Thursday


TOUR K801
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
28-Apr 08-May
perched on a high above the lake. The balance
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as 12-May 22-May
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) 26-May 05-Jun
09-Jun 19-Jun
23-Jun 03-Jul
Day 9, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday 07-Jul 17-Jul
11-Aug 21-Aug
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the
capital of Slovenia. Visit the most sig t sights 25-Aug* 04-Sep
of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open- 08-Sep 18-Sep
air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by 22-Sep 02-Oct
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall 06-Oct 16-Oct
and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the 20-Oct 30-Oct
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D)
PRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 1,815
Day 10, in Zagreb, Saturday Single room supplement: $ 810

* On this departure clients will be accommodated in L jubljana:


This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Hotel Lev (DLX), instead of Bled.
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the
winding streets of the old town or take an optional
excursion to the countryside. (B)

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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE
9 days from Dubrovnik , Split, Plit vice Lak es, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 dubrovnik Day 3, to Split, Monday


 Split
 Plitvice Lakes Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the
 Postojna Cave spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and
new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the
 Bled
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor
 Ljubljana diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
 Zagreb site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,
Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Saturday the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, d)

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your


hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. (d) Day 4, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday

After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic


Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Sunday activities. Scholars from around the world gather to
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to
There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, camera ready and take a walking tour around several
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) 317 km (B, d)

Day 5, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday

Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful


bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic
subterranean world by miniature electric train.
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, d)

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K802 ~ DALMATIAN SUNSHINE
9 days from Dubrovnik , Split, Plit vice Lak es, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb

Day 6, in Bled, Thursday


TOUR K802
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
perched on a high above the lake. The balance 30-Apr 08-May
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as 07-May 15-May
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) 14-May 22-May
21-May 29-May
Day 7, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday 28-May 05-Jun
04-Jun 12-Jun
Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the 11-Jun 19-Jun
capital of Slovenia. Visit the most sig t sights 18-Jun 26-Jun
of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-
air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by 25-Jun 03-Jul
famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall 02-Jul 10-Jul
and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the 09-Jul 17-Jul
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, D) 16-Jul 24-Jul
13-Aug 21-Aug
Day 8, in Zagreb, Saturday 20-Aug 28-Aug
27-Aug* 04-Sep
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic 03-Sep 11-Sep
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government 10-Sep 18-Sep
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the 17-Sep 25-Sep
winding streets of the old town or take an optional 24-Sep 02-Oct
excursion to the countryside. (B)
01-Oct 09-Oct
08-Oct 16-Oct
Day 9, depart Zagreb, Sunday 15-Oct 23-Oct
22-Oct 30-Oct
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
PRICES:
departur t. (B)
Per person in twin: $ 1,685
Single room supplement: $ 589
HOTELS:
* On this departure clients will be accommodated in L jubljana:
Hotel Lev (DLX), instead of Bled.
 Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Lapad (F)
 Split: Atrium (F)
 Plitvice: Jezero (F)
 Bled: Park (F) / Golf (SF)
 Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Regent Esplanade (DLX)

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K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA
16 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

INCLUDED FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 9 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


 Athens  Plitvice Lakes
Day 4, to Ohrid, Tuesday
 Meteora  Postojna Caves
 Ohrid  Bled After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of
 Tirana  Ljubljana Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.”
Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far
 dubrovnik  Zagreb away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small
 Split monasteries and hermit’s cells, only 4 are now active.
The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of
Day 1, arrive Athens, Saturday peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome,
12 sides and fine frescoes. Continue across the border
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (B, d)
welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka,
the old part of Athens. (d) Day 5, Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural
Day 2, in Athens, Sunday and spiritual center, classified as a UNESCO World
See the highlights of Athens this morning on a Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour
sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the
capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing
glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century.
monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of
the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Albania. (B, d)
Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple
of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Day 6, in Tirana, Thursday
Acropolis lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg
Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and Square, the M osque of Et ’hem B ey, the Clo ck
evening are free. (B) Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s
national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet
Day 3, to Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday assistance; and the National History Museum, with
a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history.
Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your
famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple own, shop, or just relax. (B)
of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built
in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the Day 7, to Dubrovnik, Friday
Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims
cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of
oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest
which contains an impressive collection of finds from cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high
the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,” above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro
before continuing on to Kalambaka. (B, d) and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. (B, d)

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K803 ~ FROM GREECE TO DALMATIA
16 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid, Tirana, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana to Zagreb

Day 8, in Dubrovnik, Saturday Day 14, to Ljubljana and Zagreb, Friday


There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this Start your day with a walking tour of Ljubljana, the
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, capital of Slovenia. Visit the most significant sights
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will of the old city centre: the picturesque Central open-
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan air Market and the Three Bridges, both designed by
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the famous architect Joze Plecnik, Baroque Town Hall
world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, the
capital city of Croatia. 189 km (B, d)
Day 9, in Dubrovnik, Sunday
Day 15, in Zagreb, Saturday
Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on
your own. (B) This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic
Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,
Day 10, to Split, Monday the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government
Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the the winding streets of the old town or to take an
spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages optional excursion with dinner into the surrounding
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the
countryside. (B)
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor
diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Day 16, depart Zagreb, Sunday
site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its
Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
the Peristyle and the Cathedral. 227 km (B, d) departure flight. (B)
Day 11, to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Tuesday HOTELS:
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic  Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (F)
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to  kalambaka: Divani (F)
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and travel to
 Ohrid: Metropol (F)
Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, have your
camera ready and take a walking tour around several  Tirana: Sheraton (DLX)
of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of  dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Lapad (F)
this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded  Split: Atrium (F)
by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.  Plitvice: Jezero (F)
317 km (B, d)  Bled: Park (F) / Golf (SF)
 Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Regent Esplanade (DLX)
Day 12, to Opatija, Postojna and Bled, Wednesday
TOUR K803
Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija. After
14-May 29-May
some free time, journey north to Postojna, home to
one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour the fantastic 11-Jun 26-Jun
subterranean world by miniature electric train. 25-Jun 10-Jul
Afterwards, continue to Bled, beautifully set amidst 09-Jul 24-Jul
the Julian Alps. 352 km (B, d) 20-Aug* 04-Sep
03-Sep 18-Sep
Day 13, in Bled, Thursday
17-Sep 02-Oct
01-Oct 16-Oct
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, PRICES:
perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance Per person in twin: $ 3,180
of the day is at leisure for optional activities, such as Single room supplement: $ 1,052
visiting the small island in the middle of the lake. (B) * On this departure clients will be accommodated in L jubljana:
Hotel Lev (DLX), instead of Bled.

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K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK
10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 5 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


lies the ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionysus
 Athens and Herodus Atticus. Your afternoon and evening are
free. (B)
 Meteora
 Ohrid
 Tirana
Day 3, to Delphi and Kalambaka, Monday
 dubrovnik Your first stop this morning is Delphi, where the
famous oracle foretold the destiny of men. The Temple
Day 1, arrive Athens, Saturday of Apollo, in which the oracle functioned, was built
in the 6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred Way, the
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Stadium and the Castilian Fountain, where pilgrims
welcome dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in Plaka, cleansed themselves in preparation for consulting the
the old part of Athens. (d) oracle. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Delphi,
which contains an impressive collection of finds from
the site, including the beautiful “Bronze Charioteer,”
Day 2, in Athens, Sunday before continuing on to Kalambaka. (B, d)
See the highlights of Athens this morning on a
sightseeing tour. This cosmopolitan and bustling Day 4, to Ohrid, Tuesday
capital city is set amidst reminders of a long and
glorious past: graceful temples, centuries-old After breakfast, admire the fantastic landscapes of
monasteries, and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit the Meteora, known as “the rocks that fell from the sky.”
immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion Here monks built their rock-top monasteries, far
with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena away from civilization. Of the 13 large and 20 small
Nike and the Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis monasteries and hermit’s cells, only 4 are now active.
The most important is Megalo or Great Meteoro, of
peculiar architecture with its tall and intricate dome,
12 sides and fine frescoes. Continue across the border
to Macedonia, and on to Ohrid. (B, d)

Day 5, Ohrid to Tirana, Wednesday


The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural
and spiritual center, classified as a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Start your morning sightseeing tour
with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the

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K804 ~ FROM ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK
10 days from Athens, Kalambaka, Ohrid and Tirana to Dubrovnik

Day 9, in Dubrovnik, Sunday

Today, full day is at leisure to relax, shop or explore on


your own. (B)

Day 10, departure Dubrovnik, Monday

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your


departure flight. (B)

old town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Sofia, containing HOTELS:


some magnificent frescoes from the 10th century.
In the early afternoon, travel to Tirana, the capital of  Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis (F)
Albania. (B, d)
 kalambaka: Divani (F)
 Ohrid: Metropol (F)
Day 6, in Tirana, Thursday
 Tirana: Sheraton (DLX)
On a morning sightseeing tour, see the Skanderbeg  dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Lapad (F)
Square, the Mosque of Et ’hem Bey, the Clock
Tower, and the statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania’s
national hero; the Palace of Culture, built with Soviet TOUR K804
assistance; and the National History Museum, with
a mosaic on its facade portraying Albanian history. STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Your afternoon is free to continue exploring on your 14-May 23-May
own, shop, or just relax. (B) 11-Jun 20-Jun
25-Jun 04-Jul
Day 7, to Dubrovnik, Friday 09-Jul 18-Jul
20-Aug 29-Aug
After breakfast, depart Tirana and travel to the town of
03-Sep 12-Sep
Shkodra, a cultural center and one of Albania’s oldest
cities. See the ruins of Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high 17-Sep 26-Sep
above the city, then cross the border into Montenegro 01-Oct 10-Oct
and on to Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. (B, d) PRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 1,990
Day 8, in Dubrovnik, Saturday Single room supplement: $ 718

There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this


morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest of
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

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K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD M/V ARION
8 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania

TOUR FEATURES:

 7 nights cruise aboard m/v Arion in inside cabins


Cat. 1; upgrades to categories 2 - 6 are available
 Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily

Day 1, Arrive in Koper (Slovenia), Sunday

Embarkation in Koper will be between 4 PM and 10


PM. Late evening departure towards Zadar (overnight
sailing). (D)
Day 3 (continued), Korcula, Tuesday afternoon
Day 2, Zadar, Monday Arrive in Korcula, birth place of Marco Polo, on Tuesday
afternoon. You can visit the main square and see the
Monday morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic
Cathedral Square and nearby Marco Polo’s family
city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural center.
house. In the evening enjoy optional performance of
O ptional tour to Plit vice National Park with Moreska, the island’s unique version of Morris Dance.
b r e a t ht a k i n g s ce n e r y o f 16 te r r a ce d l a ke s Depart Korucla at 11 PM. (B, L, D)
surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush
vegetation, also listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Day 4, Kotor, Wednesday
list.
Optional tour of Zadar includes the ruins of the Morning arrival in Kotor, Montenegro. The Bay of
Roman Forum, the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Kotor and the old town of Kotor are both on UNESCO’s
World Heritage List. Bay of Kotor is actually the largest
Anastasia, the Church of St. Donat, the Church of
European Fjord outside of Norway.
St. Mary and Benedictine Convent.
Optional tour to the former capital city of Cetinje or
Depart Zadar at 8 PM sailing to Ploce. (B, L, D) Montenegro’s Grand Tour of the Riviera.
Leave Kotor towards Albania at 10:30 PM (B, L, D)
Day 3, Ploce, Tuesday morning
Day 5, Durres, Thursday
Morning arrival in Ploce, a large commercial port
Morning arrival in the port of Durres, the most
located in Central Dalmatia. important maritime gate of Albania, also well known
Optional tour to Mostar, a famous old city in Bosnia for its nice Riviera.
and Herzegovina where you will see the reconstructed Optional tour to Tirana, the country’s capital city, only
old bridge built by the occupying Turkish forces some 40 kilometers away. Spend a full day discovering the
500 years ago. city, including typical lunch in a local restaurant.
Depart Ploce at 2:30 PM sailing to Korcula. (B, L, D) At 10:00 PM start sailing towards Dubrovnik. (B, L, D)

Day 6, Dubrovnik, Friday


Arrive Dubrovnik in the morning. Entering the gates
of this over 1000 years old architectural marvel is like
a step back in time.
Optional tour: City tour includes the Rector’s Palace,
Bell Tower clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza
Palace. Also see the Dominican Monastery and
Franciscan Monastery housing one of the oldest
pharmacies in the world.
Optional Folklore Performance. (B, L, D)

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K805 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE ABOARD M/V ARION
8 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania

TOUR K805 ADRIATIC CRUISE


Starting Termination Rates per
Date: Date: person in twin
24-Apr 01-May $ 1, 433
01-May 08-May $ 1, 433
08-May 15-May $ 1, 433
15-May 22-May $ 1, 433
22-May 29-May $ 1, 433
29-May 05-Jun $ 1, 433
05-Jun 12-Jun $ 1, 433
Day 7, Split, Saturday 12-Jun 19-Jun $ 1, 433
Morning arrival in Split. 19-Jun 26-Jun $ 1, 433
Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city, 26-Jun 03-Jul $ 1, 433
built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace,
a UNESCO world heritage sight. See the remnants of 03-Jul 10-Jul $ 1, 433
Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic 28-Aug 04-Sep $ 1, 433
structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the 04-Sep 11-Sep $ 1, 433
Cathedral.
Optional tour to nearby Trogir, the center of artistic 11-Sep 18-Sep $ 1, 433
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to 18-Sep 25-Sep $ 1, 433
study and paint here. 25-Sep 02-Oct $ 1, 433
In the afternoon sail back to Koper. (B, L, D)
RATES BASED ON CATEGORY 1 INSIDE CABINS
Day 8, Koper, Sunday Port Taxes: $ 78.00 NET per person

Disembark after breakfast (after 9 AM). (B) Gratutity: $ 60.00 NET per person – has to be pre-paid

Single Supplement: $ 1,215


Cabin upgrade supplements per person in twin:
Category 1 I n s i d e (Ocean/ Main/ Upper Deck) $0
Category 2 O u t s i d e port-hole (Ocean Deck) $ 210
Category 3 O u t s i d e port-hole (Main Deck) $ 420
Category 4 O u t s i d e window (Upper Deck) $ 660
Category 5 O u t s i d e window (Promendade or Navigator Deck) $ 795
Category 6 O u t s i d e superior window (Navigator Deck) $ 960
Arion is comfortable and friendly ship with only 162 cabins. She sails along Adriatic coast calling at enchanting ports and islands where larger
ships can not. Built in 1965 and refurbished in 2000, sails under the Portugese ag. Cabins are comfortable with private facilities, telephone and
adequate storage and wardrobe space. Cabins are nicely furnished and are all air-conditioned.
The dining room has picture windows all around and provides good quality European style food. Service is attentive and friendly. The Lido
lounge serves continental breakfasts and lunches and is a also cabaret lounge by night. The Main Lounge, which provides cabaret style enter-
tainment, is on one level. Further entertainment is available in the piano bar. There is a small casino, a library and a beauty salon. All public rooms
and cabins are air conditioned and smoking is restricted to designated areas in bar and lounge only. Please note that ship has one elevator.

Technical data:
Length: 118 m Breadth: 16.50 m Draught: 5.26 m Stabilizers Gross tonage: 5,888
Decks: 6 Cabins: 162 Crew: 130 Voltage : 220V Onboard Currency: Euro
The ship is equipped with the latest in navigational and communication technology.

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K806 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE AND ITALY
15 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Italy
TOUR FEATURES:
 7 nights cruise aboard m/v Arion in inside cabins Cat. 1;
upgrades to categories 2 - 6 are available
 Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily onboard
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Land tour: breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners including
a welcome dinner in Venice and a farewell dinner in Rome
 Private deluxe motorcoach with air-conditioning, extra
leg room and emergency washroom
 Professional English speaking Cruise Manager/ Tour director
 Airport transfers

SPECIAL FEATURES:
 Inside visits and special features as shown in bold in the Day 4, Kotor, Wednesday
tour description, including admission charges where Morning arrival in Kotor, Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor and
applicable the old town of Kotor are both on UNESCO’s World Heritage
 Whisper technology enhanced touring List. Bay of Kotor is actually the largest European Fjord outside
of Norway.
Optional tour to the former capital city of Cetinje or
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: Montenegro’s Grand Tour of the Riviera.
 Venice: doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica Leave Kotor towards Albania at 10:30 PM. (B, L, D)
 Florence : Michelangelo’s david
 Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis Day 5, Durres, Thursday
 Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Forum and Morning arrival in the port of Durres, the most important
Colosseum maritime gate of Albania, also well known for its nice Riviera.
Optional tour to Tirana, the country’s capital city, only 40
Day 1, Arrive in Venice or Ljubljana, Sunday kilometers away. Spend a full day discovering the city,
Transfer from the airport to the port of Koper, for embarkation including typical lunch in a local restaurant.
between 4 PM and 10 PM. Late evening departure towards At 10:00 start sailing towards Dubrovnik. (B, L, D)
Zadar (overnight sailing). (D)
Day 6, Dubrovnik, Friday
Day 2, Zadar, Monday Arrive Dubrovnik in the morning. Entering the gates of this
Monday morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the over 1000 years old architectural marvel is like a step back
Adriatic, once famed cultural center. in time.
Optional tour to Plitvice National Park with breathtaking Optional tour: City tour includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower
scenery of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. Also see the
mountains and lush vegetation, also listed in UNESCO’s World Dominican’s Monastery and Franciscan Monastery housing
Heritage list. one of the oldest pharmacies in the world.
Optional tour of Zadar includes the ruins of the Roman Forum, Optional Folklore Performance. (B, L, D)
the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Church of St.
Donat, the Church of St. Mary and Benedictine Convent. Day 7, Split, Saturday
Depart Zadar at 8 PM sailing to Ploce. (B, L, D)
Morning arrival in Split.
Day 3, Ploce, Tuesday morning Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city, built
around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO
Morning arrival in Ploce, a large commercial port located in world heritage sight. See the remnants of Split’s Roman
Central Dalmatia. heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s
Optional tour to Mostar, a famous old city in Bosnia and
Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral.
Herzegovina where you will see the reconstructed old bridge
Optional tour to nearby Trogir, the center of artistic activities.
built by the occupying Turkish forces some 500 years ago.
Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here.
Depart Ploce at 2:30 PM sailing to Korcula. (B, L, D)
In the afternoon sail back to Koper. (B, L, D)
Day 3 (continued), Korcula, Tuesday afternoon
Day 8, Koper to Venice, Sunday
Arrive in Korcula, birth place of Marco Polo, on Tuesday
afternoon. You can visit the main square and see the Cathedral Disembark after breakfast (after 9 AM).
Square and nearby Marco Polo’s family house. In the evening Transfer to your hotel in Venice. The rest of the day is at leisure.
enjoy optional performance of Moreska, the island’s unique Meet your fellow travelers for orientation meeting with the
version of Morris Dance. Depart Korucla at 11 PM. (B, L, D) tour director, followed by a welcome dinner. (D)

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K806 ~ ADRIATIC CRUISE AND ITALY
15 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Italy
Day 9, in Venice, Monday
Today begins with a sightseeing tour Venice. Start your or relax in a sidewalk cafe. An optional excursion to Pompei
walking tour in St. Mark’s Square, visit St. Mark’s Basilica is available. Once a prosperous port city, it was buried under
and the Doge’s Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge volcanic ash when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in late August of 79
of Sighs. Also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see A.D. Your excursion will bring to life the sights and history
the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. of this fascinating town. Tonight, a farewell dinner in a local
Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own restaurant, complete with wine and music, is the perfect way
pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. (B) to celebrate your glimpse of Italy. (B, D)

Day 10, to Florence, Tuesday Day 15, departing Rome, Sunday


Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna Morning transfer to Rome airport. Your homebound flight
region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation arrives the same day. (B)
tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Pisa to view the
famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the
Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner
in your hotel. (B, D) HOTELS:
 Venice: Carlton (F)
Day 11, in Florence, Wednesday  Florence: Croce Di Malta (F)
Today’s morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del  Rome: Palatino (F)
Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome,
the Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti’s
bronze “Gate of Paradise”. Then, visit the Academy of Fine TOUR K806 ADRIATIC CRUISE & ITALY
Arts, where M ichelangelo’s Dav id is displayed. Tour ends at
the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view Starting Termination Rates per
over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to Date: Date: person in twin
independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan 01-May 15-May $ 3,645
capital. (B) 15-May 29-May $ 3,645
Day 12, to Rome, Thursday 29-May 12-Jun $ 3,645
Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of 12-Jun 26-Jun $ 3,645
Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for
a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of 26-Jun 10-Jul $ 3,645
St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight. (B, D) 28-Aug 11-Sep $ 3,645
04-Sep 18-Sep $ 3,645
Day 13, in Rome, Friday
11-Sep 25-Sep $ 3,645
A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the
Eternal city. Visit the Vatican M useums with Sistin Chapel 18-Sep 02-Oct $ 3,645
& St. Peter’s Basilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, 25-Sep 09 -Oct $ 3,645
ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the
Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight. (B, L) RATES BASED ON CATEGORY 1 INSIDE CABINS
Port Taxes: $ 78.00 NET per person
Day 14, in Rome, Saturday
Gratutity: $ 60.00 NET per person – has to be pre-paid
A full day free in spectacular Rome. Y our Tour Director will
have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want
to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums,

Single Supplement: $ 1,699


Cabin upgrade supplements per person in twin:
Category 1 I n s i d e (Ocean/ Main/ Upper Deck) $0
Category 2 O u t s i d e port-hole (Ocean Deck) $ 210
Category 3 O u t s i d e port-hole (Main Deck) $ 420
Category 4 O u t s i d e window (Upper Deck) $ 660
Category 5 O u t s i d e window (Promendade or Navigator Deck) $ 795
Category 6 O u t s i d e superior window (Navigator Deck) $ 960

Technical data:
Length: 118 m Breadth: 16.50 m Draught: 5.26 m Stabilizers Gross tonage: 5,888
Decks: 6 Cabins: 162 Crew: 130 Voltage : 220V Onboard Currency: Euro
The ship is equipped with the latest in navigational and communication technology.

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K807 ~ SLOVENIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
14 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania

TOUR FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 In hotels: breakfast daily and 2 dinners
 Roundtrip airport transfers
 Travel by modern air-conditioned motor-coach
 Professional English speaking Cruise manager/ Tour
director
 Luggage handling
 7 nights cruise aboard m/v Arion in inside cabins Cat.
1; upgrades to categories 2 - 6 are available
 Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily onboard the ship

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


 Ljubljana Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday
 Postojna cave and Predjama castle Day at leisure in Bled.
 Piran Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine
 Secovlje beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s museum
 Goriska Brda and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled.
 Soca valley Tonight enjoy dinner at local restaurant and overnight in
 Bled Bled. (B, D)
 Bohinj

Day 1, Arrive in Venice or Ljubljana, Monday Day 7, Bled to Koper, Sunday


Breakfast. Morning at leisure.
Transfer to your hotel in Ljubljana. The rest of the day is
Afternoon transfer to Koper port for embarkation between
free to relax. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for
4 PM and 10 PM. Late evening departure towards Zadar
welcome orientation meeting including welcome drink.
(overnight sailing). (B, D)
Overnight in Ljubljana.

Day 2, Postojna and Lipica, Tuesday Day 8, Zadar, Monday


The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave Monday morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on
and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the the Adriatic, once famed cultural center.
middle of a cliff. Drive to Slovenian coast. Dinner at a local Optional tour to Plitvice National Park with breathtaking
restaurant. Overnight in Piran. (B, D) scenery of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded
mountains and lush vegetation, also listed in UNESCO’s
Day 3, Piran, Portoroz & Goriska Brda, Wednesday World Heritage list
Optional tour of Zadar includes the ruins of the Roman
Morning tour of Piran followed with the visit of Portoroz, Forum, the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the
popular tourist resort and then continue to Secovlje Salt Church of St. Donat, the Church of St. Mary and Benedictine
-pans. We will turn inland and travel to Nova Gorica. Rest of Convent.
the day at leisure or you can take a part in an optional tour Depart Zadar at 8 PM sailing to Ploce. (B, L, D)
to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will have
the possibility to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight Day 9, Ploce, Tuesday morning
in Nova Gorica. (B)
Morning arrival in Ploce, a large commercial port located
Day 4, Soca Valley, Thursday in Central Dalmatia.
Optional tour to Mostar, a famous old city in Bosnia and
Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca river, Herzegovina) where you will see the reconstructed old
through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway’s Farewell bridge built by the occupying Turkish forces some 500
to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum. After the visit years ago.
you will travel to Bled and end the day in this peaceful town Depart Ploce at 2:30 PM sailing to Korcula. (B, L, D)
beautifully situated in the Alps. Overnight in Bled (B)

Day 5, Bled, Friday Day 9 (continued), Korcula, Tuesday afternoon


A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with Arrive in Korcula, birth place of Marco Polo, on Tuesday
the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff afternoon. You can visit the main square and see the
high above the lake. Cathedral Square and nearby Marco Polo’s family house.
The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an optional In the evening enjoy optional performance of Moreska, the
tour to Skofja Loka – the medieval town with castle that island’s unique version of Morris Dance. Depart Korucla at
rises above the confluence of the two Sora rivers. Overnight 11 PM. (B, L, D)
in Bled. (B)

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K807 ~ SLOVENIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
14 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania

Day 10, Kotor, Wednesday heritage, it’s Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s
Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral.
Morning arrival in Kotor, Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor Optional tour to nearby Trogir, the center of artistic
and the old town of Kotor are both on UNESCO’s World activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study
Heritage List. Bay of Kotor is actually the largest European and paint here.
Fjord outside of Norway.
In the afternoon sail back to Koper. (B, L, D)
Optional tour to the former capital city of Cetinje or
Montenegro’s Grand Tour of the Riviera.
Leave Kotor towards Albania at 10:30 PM (B, L, D)
Day 14, Disembark, Sunday
Disembark after breakfast (9 AM). Transfer to Venice or
Day 11, Durres, Thursday Ljubljana airport for your flight home.
Morning arrival in the port of Durres, the most important
maritime gate of Albania, also well known for its nice Riviera. HOTELS:
Optional tour to Tirana, the country’s capital city, only 40
kilometers away. Spend a full day discovering the city,  Ljubljana: Hotel Central
including typical lunch in a local restaurant.
At 10:00 start sailing towards Dubrovnik. (B, L, D)  Piran: Hotel Piran
 Nova Gorica: Hotel Park
Day 12, Dubrovnik, Friday  Bled: Hotel Golf / Park
Arrive Dubrovnik in the morning. Entering the gates of this
over 1000 years old architectural marvel is like a step back TOUR K807 SLOVENIA & ADRIATIC CRUISE
in time.
Starting Termination Rates per
Optional tour: City tour includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell Date: Date: person in twin
Tower clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. Also
09-May 22-May $ 2,725
see the Dominican’s Monastery and Franciscan Monastery
housing one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. 06-Jun 19-Jun $ 2,725
Optional Folklore Performance. (B, L, D) 20-Jun 03-Jul $ 2,725
05-Sep 18-Sep $ 2,725
Day 13, Split, Saturday
19-Sep 02-Oct $ 2,725
Morning arrival in Split. RATES BASED ON CATEGORY 1 INSIDE CABINS
Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city, built
Port Taxes: $ 78.00 NET per person
around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO
world heritage sight. See the remnants of Split’s Roman Gratutity: $ 60.00 NET per person – has to be pre-paid

Single Supplement: $ 1,542


Cabin upgrade supplements per person in twin:
Category 1 I n s i d e (Ocean/ Main/ Upper Deck) $0
Category 2 O u t s i d e port-hole (Ocean Deck) $ 210
Category 3 O u t s i d e port-hole (Main Deck) $ 420
Category 4 O u t s i d e window (Upper Deck) $ 660
Category 5 O u t s i d e window (Promendade or Navigator Deck) $ 795
Category 6 O u t s i d e superior window (Navigator Deck) $ 960
Arion is comfortable and friendly ship with only 162 cabins. She sails along Adriatic coast calling at enchanting ports and islands where larger
ships can not. Built in 1965 and refurbished in 2000, sails under the Portugese flag. Cabins are comfortable with private facilities, telephone and
adequate storage and wardrobe space. Cabins are nicely furnished and are all air-conditioned.
The dining room has picture windows all around and provides good quality European style food. Service is attentive and friendly. The Lido
lounge serves continental breakfasts and lunches and is a also cabaret lounge by night. The Main Lounge, which provides cabaret style enter-
tainment, is on one level. Further entertainment is available in the piano bar. There is a small casino, a library and a beauty salon. All public rooms
and cabins are air conditioned and smoking is restricted to designated areas in bar and lounge only. Please note that ship has one elevator.

Technical data:
Length: 118 m Breadth: 16.50 m Draught: 5.26 m Stabilizers Gross tonage: 5,888
Decks: 6 Cabins: 162 Crew: 130 Voltage : 220V Onboard Currency: Euro
The ship is equipped with the latest in navigational and communication technology.

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K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
14 days f rom Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik , Split, Plit vice L akes and Ljubljana to Venice

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 8 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Zagreb
 Sarajevo Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then,
 dubrovnik continue your trip through the mountains and along
 Split the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the
 Plitvice Lakes remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction
efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to
 Opatija
Dubrovnik. (B, d)
 Ljubljana
 Bled
Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
 Postojna Cave
 Venice There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this
morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (d) the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday


A morning sightseeing tour will take you along Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards
the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest
Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little
and the Government Palace. The rest of the day towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje,
is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city-
old town or take an optional excursion to the museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to
countryside. (B) the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan
and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital
Day 7, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the
hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B, d) spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the
Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor
diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its
and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,
Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, d)

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K808 ~ ZAGREB TO VENICE
14 days f rom Zagreb, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik , Split, Plit vice L akes and Ljubljana to Venice

Day 8, Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of
the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B, D)
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey
to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)
Day 14, depart Venice, Friday
Day 9, in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your
t home. (B)
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready
and take a walking tour around several of the lower HOTELS:
lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural
wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly  Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Regent Esplanade (DLX)
wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of  Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F)
the day is at leisure. (B, D)  Dubrovnik: Lacroma (F) / Lapad (F)
 Split: Atrium (F)
Day 10, Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled, Monday  Plitvice: Jezero (F)
 Bled: Park Hotel (F) / Golf Hotel (SF)
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner
 Venice: Principe (SF) / Amadeus (SF)
and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour
of Opatija will present the highlights of this former
Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across TOUR K808
the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled.
(B, D) STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
30-Apr 13-May
Day 11, in Bled, Tuesday 14-May 27-May
21-May 03-Jun
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming 04-Jun 17-Jun
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle,
perched on a high above the lake. After your 18-Jun 01-Jul
tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, 02-Jul 15-Jul
view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town 16-Jul 29-Jul
Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the 13-Aug 26-Aug
Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B) 27-Aug 09-Sep
03-Sep 16-Sep
Day 12, Bled to Venice, Wednesday
10-Sep 23-Sep
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one 17-Sep 30-Sep
of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic 01-Oct 14-Oct
subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then,
PRICES:
continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)
Per person in twin: $ 2,535
Single room supplement: $ 733
Day 13, in Venice, Thursday
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring
the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s
Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the
Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass
blowing factory where you may see the demonstration

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K808G ~ DUBROVNIK TO VENICE
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 dubrovnik
 Split spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages
and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the
 Plitvice Lakes
historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor
 Opatija diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
 Ljubljana site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its
 Bled Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple,
 Postojna Cave the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B, d)
 Venice
Day 5 , Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes, Saturday
Day 1, arrive Dubrovnik, Tuesday After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your
study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (d)
to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B, D)

Day 2, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday Day 6 , in Plitvice Lakes, Sunday


There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik“ this
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a
morning; the Rector’s Palace , Bell Tower Clock,
UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready
Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will and take a walking tour around several of the lower
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of
the day is at leisure. (B, D)
Day 3, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards
the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest
and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little
towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje,
once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city-
museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to
the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan
and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 4, Dubrovnik to Split, Friday


Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the

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K808G ~ DU BROVNIK TO VENICE
11 days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice

Day 11, depart Venice, Friday


After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your
t home. (B)

HOTELS:

 Dubrovnik: Lapad (F)


 Split: Atrium (F)
 Plitvice: Jezero (F)
 Bled: Park Hotel (F) / Golf Hotel (SF)
 Venice: Principe (SF) / Amadeus (SF)

Day 7 , Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled, Monday TOUR K808G


STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner
and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour 03-May 13-May
of Opatija will present the highlights of this former 17-May 27-May
Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across 24-May 03-Jun
the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. 07-Jun 17-Jun
(B, D)
21-Jun 01-Jul
05-Jul 15-Jul
Day 8, in Bled, Tuesday
19-Jul 29-Jul
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming 16-Aug 26-Aug
town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, 30-Aug 09-Sep
perched on a high above the lake. After your
06-Sep 16-Sep
tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here,
view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town 13-Sep 23-Sep
Hall, Robba’s Fountain, the Three Bridges and the 20-Sep 30-Sep
Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B) 04-Oct 14-Oct
PRICES:
Day 9, Bled to Venice, Wednesday Per person in twin: $ 2,250
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one Single room supplement: $ 897
of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic
subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then,
continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)

Day 10, in Venice, Thursday


Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring
the major highlights: St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s
Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower and the
Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass
blowing factory where you may see the demonstration
of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of
the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice
at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola
ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B, D)

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K808 Z ~ ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK
7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 Service charges and hotel taxes


 Breakfast daily and 3 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Zagreb
 Sarajevo Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday
 dubrovnik
Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures
and civilizations. On your city tour visit the picturesque
Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija”, the Husref Bay’s Mosque,
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your Olympic Stadium and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then,
hotel. The day is at leisure until a welcome dinner. (d) continue your trip through the mountains and along
the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, see the
remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction
Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday efforts on the 16th century stone bridge. Travel on to
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along Dubrovnik. (B, d)
the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St.
Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday
and the Government Palace. The rest of the day
is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the There is a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” this
old town or take an optional excursion to the morning; the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock,
countryside. (B) Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will
also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in
the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Journey south, out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the capital
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the
hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B, d) Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards
the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest
and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little
towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje,
once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city-
museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to
the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan
and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)

Day 7, depart Dubrovnik, Friday


After breakfast we drive to Dubrovnik airport for
your flight home. (B)

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K808 Z ~ ZAGREB TO DU BROVNIK
7 days f rom Zagreb and Sarajevo to Dubrovnik

TOUR K808Z
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
30-Apr 06-May
14-May 20-May
21-May 27-May
04-Jun 10-Jun
18-Jun 24-Jun
02-Jul 08-Jul
16-Jul 22-Jul
13-Aug 19-Aug
27-Aug 02-Sep
03-Sep 09-Sep
10-Sep 16-Sep
HOTELS: 17-Sep 23-Sep
 Zagreb: Westin (DLX) 01-Oct 07-Oct
 Sarajevo: Holiday Inn (F) PRICES:
 Dubrovnik: Lapad (F) Per person in twin: $ 1,250
Single room supplement: $ 485

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K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split

TOUR FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as
per itinerary
 Professional Tour director / Cruise Manager
 Luggage handling
 7 nights cruise from Split back to Split on board M/S
M/S ’Afrodita’ or ’Eden’ in cabin with private shower/
toilet

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


 Zagreb
 Plitvice
Day 4, in Split, Saturday
 Piran Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city,
 Split built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a
 korcula UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of
 dubrovnik Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic
 Hvar structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral.
Time on your own, until embarkation. Tonight, join at dinner
on board with your fellow ‘sailors’. Overnight on board. (D)
Day 1, Arrive Zagreb, Wednesday
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your Day 5, sail to Brac and Makarska, Sunday
hotel. The day is at leisure until welcome dinner. (D)
Breakfast and lunch on board. Morning departure to Brac
Island. Enjoy the pleasant sea front promenade walk and
Day 2, in Zagreb, Thursday swimming. Lunch on board. From Brac Island sail to
A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Makarska on the mainland. (B, L)
Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church,
the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. Day 6, Makarska – Korcula, Monday
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding
After breakfast departure to Korcula Island, with a stop en
streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to the
route for swimming and relaxing. Lunch on board, late
countryside. (B)
afternoon arrival to Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace of
the famous explorer Marco Polo. Walking tour, including
Day 3, Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split, Friday visit to the Cathedral, followed by the rest of day by
Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, leisure. (B, L)
listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera
ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower Day 7, Korcula – Dubrovnik, Tuesday
lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural Morning departure from Korcula to Dubrovnik. With a stop
wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly en route for swimming. Lunch on board. In the afternoon
wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After your visit, arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic, famous city
drive southbound to Split. (B) enlisted at UNESCO’s World Heritage. There is a walking
tour of ‘Old Dubrovnik’ this afternoon; the Rector’s Palace,
Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace.
You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the
world. (B, L)

Day 8, Dubrovnik – Mljet National Park, Wednesday


Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Mljet Island with a
stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to
the heart of Mljet National Park , where you will enjoy a
beautiful walk all around the Great and the Small Lake.
(B, L)

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K809 ~ CROATIA AND ADRIATIC CRUISE
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split

TOUR K809 CROATIA & ADRIATIC CRUISE


STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
04-May 14-May
18-May 28-May
14-Sep 24-Sep
PRICES:
Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 1,824
Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100
Single supplement: $ 730
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Day 9, Mljet – Hvar, Thursday 01-Jun 11-Jun
Morning departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming 15-Jun 25-Jun
and relaxing in one of the secluded coves of Peljesac 31-Aug 10-Sep
peninsula (weather permitting). Lunch on board. Afternoon
arrival to the town of Hvar, with unique cultural and PRICES:
historical heritage and an important tourist destination Per person in twin, lower deck cabins: $ 1,924
with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Enjoy orientation Supplemental Upper and Main Decks Cabins: $ 100
walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and
Single supplement: $ 750
Franciscan Monastery. The main attractions are its pleasant
climate with a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, high- NET REDUCTIONS:
standard of accommodation, excellent gastronomic offer, 3rd adult sharing TRPL cabin: $265 per 3rd person
sports and recreational opportunities, etc. (B, L)
Child under 12 sharing TRPL cabin as 3rd: $395 per child

Day 10, Hvar – Split, Friday


Morning departure from Hvar to Split, with a swimming
and relaxing stop in Milna on Brac Island.
Lunch on board. (B, L)

Day 11, depart Split, Saturday


Disembarkation after breakfast.
Transfer to Split airport for your flight home. (B)

HOTELS:
 Zagreb: Westin (DLX)
 Split: Atrium (F)
 Cruises: M/S ’Afrodita’ or M/S ’Eden’

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, with queen-size bed or twin beds with possibility for an additional bed, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with
shower, toilette and 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 tables. Electricity on board: 220 V.

The boat is equipped with:


- Complete navigation equipment (navigation radar, plotter, GPS, radio, etc.)
- Fire alarm
- Emergency lights
- Bow truster
- Life boat for 50 pax

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K812 ~ SLAVONIA & BARANJA
4 days from Zagreb to Ilok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
 2 wine tastings as per itinerary
 Horse carriage ride
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Arrival and departure transfers
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling
warm welcome and friendship so typical of Slavonia
and its people. Dinner. (d)
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Day 2, Monday, to Vukovar, Ilok
 Vinkovci
 Vukovar This morning drive to lovely Vukovar, called also the
Triumphal Gate of Croatia. Discover why this area is
 IIok
considered the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations.
 Osijek After the sightseeing tour, featuring the Franciscan
Monastery of St. John Capistrano, the Manorhouse
Day 1, Sunday, to Vinkovci and Ilok Eltz, the St. James and St. Nicholas churches as well
as the Ovcara Memorial, enjoy some time to stroll
This morning (at 9 am), travel to mythical Slavonia, a around. Return to Ilok for sightseeing tour and visit
fertile region that has guarded its treasures for of ’Stari Podrum’ with wine tasting.
centuries. Today, songs reverberates through the air, Dinner and overnight. (B, d)
precious folks costumes are taken out of old wooden
chests and age-old customs brought to life - all in
order to preserve the Slavonia as it used to be. Arrive
to Vinkovci and visit Town Museum, one of the most
beautiful museums of continental Croatia. After some
time at leisure we finish our day in Ilok. Get to know

Day 3, Tuesday, to Osijek, Karanac and Zagreb

Today, take a walk through the Old Town of Osijek.


Panoramic drive along the ‘wine road’ will take us to
Knezevi Vineyards, where we’ll visit wine cellar and
have a wine tasting. Following, we will visit
traditional villages of Baranja, including eco village
Karanac, where we enjoy horse carriage ride. Lunch
at the local restaurant and in the afternoon drive back
to Zagreb. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore
the winding streets of the old town of Croatian
Capital at your own pace. (B, L)

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K812 ~ SLAVONIA & BARANJA
4 days from Zagreb to Ilok, Vukovar, Osijek and Knezevi Vineyards

TOUR K812
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
24-Apr 27-Apr
08-May 11-May
22-May 25-May
05-Jun 08-Jun
19-Jun 22-Jun
03-Jul 06-Jul
17-Jul 20-Jul
21-Aug 24-Aug
Day 4, Wednesday, depart Zagreb
04-Sep 07-Sep
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your 18-Sep 21-Sep
departure flight. (B)
02-Oct 05-Oct
16-Oct 19-Oct
HOTELS: 30-Oct 02-Nov

 I lok: Ilocki Podrumi (F) PRICES:


 Zagreb: Westin (DLX) / Regent Esplanade (DLX) Per person in twin: $ 698
Single room supplement: $ 198

* This tour can be combined with Kompas Escorted Tours: K801 and K802

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K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna

INCLUDED FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 10 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern motor-coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


 Moscow  Vilnius
 Novgorod  Warsaw
 St. Petersburg  krakow Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
 Tallinn  Prague
There are not many cities in the world that can match the
 Riga  Vienna
grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the
city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice
The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature
highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses
evening. (d)
many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is
free at leisure. (B)
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins Journey to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva. Continue
at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern
by the massive red walls of the kremlin. Visit the Armory coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, d)
Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the
popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive Day 7, to Riga, Friday
along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a
Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander
leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the
Moscow and its subway. (B) 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga,
the capital of Latvia. (B, d)
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading Day 8, in Riga, Saturday
port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the
fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St.
for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument
Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is
of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, free. (B)
founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, d)
Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the of the day is at leisure. (B, d)
Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross
the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday
Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris
former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul
a first sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University,
of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town
and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an
emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, d) optional excursion to Trakai. (B)

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K905 ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND, PRAGUE & VIENNA
19 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna

Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday Day 17, to Vienna, Monday


Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s Today’s destination is Vienna, the “City of Waltz”, and one
end. (B, L, d) of Europe’s loveliest cities. (B)

Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday Day 18, in Vienna, Tuesday


This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park,
Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid
Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at
Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known leisure. Farwell dinner in a local restaurant. (B, d)
as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of
Day 19, depart Vienna, Wednesday
the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll
through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin
concert. (B) HOTELS:
Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday  Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the  Novgorod: Beresta (F)
blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery,  St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
popularly called the “Black Madonna”. In the afternoon,  Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)
there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most  Riga: Avalon Hotel (SF) / Radisson Blu Hotel (SF)
somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in  Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF)
Krakow. (B, d)  Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)
 krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (F)
Day 14, in Krakow, Friday
 Prague: Diplomat (F)
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill,  Vienna: Savoyen (F)
viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral.
Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the
Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s
Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B) TOUR K905
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Day 15, to Prague, Saturday 14-May 01-Jun
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the 28-May 15-Jun
borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to 18-Jun 06-Jul
Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and
ancient city walls. (B, d) 09-Jul 27-Jul
30-Jul 17-Aug
Day 16, in Prague, Sunday 20-Aug 07-Sep
Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and 10-Sep 28-Sep
situated on both banks of the Vltava River, Prague is 01-Oct 19-Oct
one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour
starts with a panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas PRICES:
Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On Per person in twin: $ 3,725
a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St.
Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross Single room supplement: $ 1,497
the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter
of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the
world famous Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day
is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be
available. (B)

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K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE
17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague

INCLUDED FEATURES:
 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 9 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern motor-coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


 Moscow  Vilnius
a first sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit
 Novgorod  Warsaw of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum
 St. Petersburg  krakow and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian
 Tallinn  Prague emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, d)
 Riga
Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday There are not many cities in the world that can match the
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the
The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this city in 1703, he hired Europe’s best architects, craftsmen
evening. (d) and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands
linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice
Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday of the North”. This morning sightseeing tour will feature
highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins free at leisure. (B)
at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and
by the massive red walls of the kremlin. Visit the Armory Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday
Museum; proceed to see the Moscow University and the
popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive Journey to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva. Continue
along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern
Russia’s largest department store. Rest of the day is at coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, d)
leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of
Day 7, to Riga, Friday
Moscow and its subway. (B)
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a
Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander
Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the
After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient trading
14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga,
port nestled on the banks of the Volga River. The city offers
the capital of Latvia. (B, d)
fascinating treasures, including Putevoy Dvorets, built
for Catherine II as a resting place on her journeys from
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday
Moscow to St. Petersburg. Enjoy a short sightseeing tour
of this remarkable city. End the day in historic Novgorod, During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the
founded almost twelve centuries ago. (B, d) magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St.
Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument
Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is
free. (B)
A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the
Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday
the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav
Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest
former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy of the day is at leisure. (B, d)

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K905M ~ MOSCOW TO BALTIC STATES, POLAND & PRAGUE
17 days from Moscow to Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague

Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday Day 16, in Prague, Sunday


The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and
and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul situated on both banks of the Vltava River, Prague is
Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius University, one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour
dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the Upper Town starts with a panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas
and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On
optional excursion to Trakai. (B) a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany, St.
Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Cross
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter
of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day’s world famous Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day
end. (B, L, d) is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be
available. (B)
Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday
Day 17, depart Prague, Monday
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure
sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous flight. (B)
Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki
Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of
Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known HOTELS:
as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw  Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of  Novgorod: Beresta (F)
the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)

The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll
 Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)
through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin
 Riga: Avalon Hotel (SF) / Radisson Blu Hotel (SF)
concert. (B)
 Vilnius: Hotel Novotel (SF)
Day 13, to Krakow, Thursday  Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)
 krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF)
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the  Prague: Diplomat (F)
blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery,
popularly called the “Black Madonna”. In the afternoon,
there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most TOUR K905M
somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
Krakow. (B, d) 14-May 30-May
Day 14, in Krakow, Friday 28-May 13-Jun
18-Jun 04-Jul
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill,
09-Jul 25-Jul
viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral.
Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the 30-Jul 15-Aug
Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s 20-Aug 05-Sep
Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. (B) 10-Sep 26-Sep
Day 15, to Prague, Saturday 01-Oct 17-Oct
PRICES:
After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the Per person in twin: $ 3,425
borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to
Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks and Single room supplement: $ 1,297
ancient city walls. (B, d)

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K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA
9 days from Warsaw to K rak ow, Prague and Vienna

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily and 4 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:


and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the
 Warsaw Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
 krakow Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and
 Prague the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the
Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral.
 Vienna The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, and
a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon
Chopin concert. (B)
Day 1, arrive Warsaw, Tuesday
Day 3, to Krakow, Thursday
Upon arrival in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. You
will be met and transferred to your hotel. There is
This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for
plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow
the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora
travelers and tour director. ( d)
Monastery, popularly called the “Black Madonna”. In
the afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip
Day 2, in Warsaw, Wednesday to one of the most somber memorials of the past,
Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow. (B, d)
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds.
A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the Day 4, in Krakow, Friday
famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square
to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel
the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal
Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where
you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance
Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is
free for a stroll around the city. (B)

Day 5, to Prague, Saturday

After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the


borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to
Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades,
parks and ancient city walls. (B, d)

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K906 ~ WARSAW TO VIENNA
9 days from Warsaw to K rak ow, Prague and Vienna

HOTELS:

 Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)


 krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (SF)
 Prague: Diplomat (F)
 Vienna: Savoyen (F)

TOUR K906
STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
24-May 01-Jun
Day 6, in Prague, Sunday 07-Jun 15-Jun
28-Jun 06-Jul
Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago
and situated on both banks of the Vltava River, 19-Jul 27-Jul
Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. 09-Aug 17-Aug
Your city tour starts with a panoramic drive to the
30-Aug 07-Sep
famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium
and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the 20-Sep 28-Sep
Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal 11-Oct 19-Oct
Palace and Loretto Church. Cross the Charles Bridge
and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view PRICES:
the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and the world famous Per person in twin: $ 1,530
Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day is free.
Single room supplement: $ 632
An optional visit to a cultural performance will be
available. (B)

Day 7, to Vienna, Monday

Today’s destination is Vienna, the “City of Waltz”,


and one of Europe’s loveliest cities. (B)

Day 8, in Vienna, Tuesday

On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg


Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement
park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and
other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history.
Afternoon is at leisure. Farwell dinner in a local
restaurant. (B, d)

Day 9, depart Vienna, Wednesday

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW
1 3 d ay s f ro m M o s c ow to N ovg o ro d, S t . Pe te r s b u rg, Ta l l i n n , R i g a , Vi l n i u s a n d Wa r s aw

INCLUDED FEATURES:

 First class hotels, rooms with private facilities


 Service charges and hotel taxes
 Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
 Airport transfers
 Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
 Professional Tour director throughout
 Luggage handling

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

 Moscow then stroll through GUM, Russia’s largest department


 Novgorod store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in
an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway.
 St. Petersburg (B)
 Tallinn
 Riga
 Vilnius Day 3, to Tver and Novgorod, Monday
 Warsaw After an early breakfast, depart for Tver, an ancient
trading port nestled on the banks of the Volga
River. The city offers fascinating treasures, including
Day 1, arrive Moscow, Saturday
Putevoy Dvorets, built for Catherine II as a resting
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your place on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable city.
dinner this evening. (d) End the day in historic Novgorod, founded almost
twelve centuries ago. (B, d)

Day 2, in Moscow, Sunday


Day 4, to St. Petersburg, Tuesday
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the
begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then,
Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the kremlin. cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the
Visit the Armory Museum, proceed to see the Moscow
Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St.
University and the popular Arbat shopping district.
Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars.
Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and
Upon arrival enjoy a first sightseeing tour of the city
starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress,
quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which
houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit
St. Isaac’s Cathedral. (B, D)

Day 5, in St. Petersburg, Wednesday


There are not many cities in the world that can
match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter

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K982 ~ THE BEST OF RUSSIA, BALTIC STATES & WARSAW
1 3 d ay s f ro m M o s c ow to N ovg o ro d, S t . Pe te r s b u rg, Ta l l i n n , R i g a , Vi l n i u s a n d Wa r s aw

the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe’s Day 12, in Warsaw, Wednesday
best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and
decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of
bridges, it is often referred to as “Venice of the North”. nationhood and the will to survive against great odds.
This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the
famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square
the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many
to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of
treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science
free at leisure. (B) and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the
Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Day 6, to Tallinn, Thursday Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and
the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the
Journey to Estonia, where your first stop is Narva. Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral.
Continue to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a
the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B, d) stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon
Chopin concert. (B)
Day 7, to Riga, Friday
Day 13, depart Warsaw, Thursday
On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower
Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your
orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, departure flight. (B)
visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century
gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the
capital of Latvia. (B, d) HOTELS:
 Moscow: Marriott Grand (SF)
Day 8, in Riga, Saturday  Novgorod: Beresta (F)
During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the  St. Petersburg: Holiday Inn (F)
magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral,  Tallinn: Meriton Grand (SF)
St. Peter’s Church, the Parliament building, Liberty  Riga: Avalon Hotel (SF) / Radisson Blu Hotel (SF)
Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses.  Vilnius: Novotel Hotel (SF)
Your afternoon is free. (B)  Warsaw: Holiday Inn (SF)

Day 9, to Vilnius, Sunday TOUR K982


Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. STARTING DATES: TERMINATION DATES:
The rest of the day is at leisure. (B, d) 14-May 26-May
28-May 09-Jun
Day 10, in Vilnius, Monday
18-Jun 30-Jun
The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the 09-Jul 21-Jul
Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter
and Paul Church and St. Anna’s Church. View Vilnius 30-Jul 11-Aug
University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas’ Tower in the 20-Aug 01-Sep
Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or 10-Sep 22-Sep
you may take an optional excursion to Trakai. (B)
01-Oct 13-Oct
Day 11, to Warsaw, Tuesday PRICES:
Per person in twin: $ 2,725
Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at
day’s end. (B, L, d) Single room supplement: $ 963

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