Bohemian Highlights - About this Tour

Tour Details | Departure Dates and Pricing

Details

• Duration (with arrival/departure): 15
• Tour Style: Regional Europe
• Destinations: Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic

Itinerary

• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Berlin.



• Day 2 - Arrive Berlin On arrival at Berlin airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in , time to relax or start to explore this lively capital city. Later we join our Tour Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Drink.
  
  Hotel: Hilton



• Day 3 - Berlin sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour will feature a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and include views of the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House. The remainder of the day and your evening will be at leisure to do as you please. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4 - Berlin – Poznan – Warsaw (2 nights) Our morning journey brings us first to the German border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, then into Poland, stopping at Poznan, with its charming City Hall and Gothic churches. Later, we cross the central plains to the Polish capital, Warsaw. This evening we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton (2 nights)



• Day 5 - Warsaw sightseeing & at leisure Today we experience a miracle of reconstruc­tion and conservation. Our guided sightseeing tour reveals the historic centre where much of the Old Town was rebuilt after the war. Also we see the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, so shockingly evoked in Polanski's recent film 'The Pianist'. At leisure perhaps visit the Wilanow Palace, residence of Polish King Sobieski – Victor of Vienna. This evening, after dinner, why not treat yourself to a Chopin recital. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 6 - Warsaw – Czestochowa – Auschwitz – Krakow (2 nights) This morning we drive to Czestochowa to visit the beautiful 14th century Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora. This is the home of the portrait of Our Lady, the 'Black Madonna' thought to have been painted by St. Luke. Next, on a more sombre note, we visit the Concentration Camp at Auschwitz and its chilling reminders of the atrocities of World War II. Then on to medieval Krakow. This evening, why not enjoy a Polish Polka Party? (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Sympozjum (2 nights)



• Day 7 - Krakow sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour reveals the castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill. Next we enjoy a walking tour through the medieval Old Town to visit the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church. Now our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of the city, and later maybe take an excursion to visit the astonishing Wieliczka salt mine. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 8 - Krakow – Slovakia – Budapest (2 nights) After breakfast our morning drive takes us into the foothills of the Tatra Mountains, and we cross into Slovakia. Next we continue into Hungary to the capital Budapest. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Corinthia Aquincum (2 nights)



• Day 9 - Budapest sightseeing & at leisure Today's guided sightseeing tour features the main sights of the twin cities Buda and Pest, including a walking tour of the old town of Buda featuring the Fishermen's Bastion with its views across the Danube to the Parliament and the Great Synagogue. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to Szentendre or a horse-drawn cab ride on St. Margaret Island. After dark, why not discover Eastern Europe's liveliest nightlife? Tonight, we will enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner with music. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 10 - Budapest – Györ – Vienna (2 nights) This morning we drive through the Transdanubia region, dotted with orchards and vineyards, to Györ. Founded by the Romans, it has retained much of its medieval and baroque charm. Here there's time for a stroll before we cross the Austrian border to Imperial Vienna where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)



• Day 11 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure From the Opera to the Hofburg, the State Opera House to St. Stephen's Cathedral, our guided sightseeing tour reveals this city's elegance. Our included walking tour highlights ‘Am Hof’ the oldest and most secret quarter of Vienna. Later, enjoy time at leisure to sightsee further and shop along the fashionable Kärntnerstrasse. This evening, why not join an optional excursion and head to one of the wine villages to dine at a lively 'heurige' inn? (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 12 - Vienna – Tabor – Prague (2 nights) Today we travel to the town of Schrems and enter Southern Bohemia, driving past Trebon. Next, we visit Tabor, once the headquarters of the 15th century religious reformer, John Huss. From here we make our way to the Czech capital Prague, a lively hub of art and culture, for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Crowne Plaza (2 nights)



• Day 13 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour reveals one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our walking tour includes Hradçany Castle, a visit to the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. Later, time to visit one of the royal castles or enjoy a lunch cruise. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)



• Day 14 - Prague – Pilsen – Nuremberg – Frankfurt (Offenbach) Today's drive takes us through the Czech Republic to Pilsen – famous for its beer and Sköda factory. Then we head into western Germany and on to Nuremberg. Here we see the castle and its ramparts before arriving in Frankfurt for our final night. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach



• Day 15 - Frankfurt – USA Bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)


Depart USAArrive BerlinBerlin sightseeing & at leisureBerlin – Poznan – Warsaw Warsaw sightseeing & at leisureWarsaw – Czestochowa – Auschwitz – Krakow Krakow sightseeing & at leisureKrakow – Slovakia – Budapest Budapest sightseeing & at leisureBudapest – Györ – Vienna Vienna sightseeing & at leisureVienna – Tabor – Prague Prague sightseeing & at leisurePrague – Pilsen – Nuremberg – Frankfurt (Offenbach)Frankfurt – USA

Whats Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• Berlin: Sightseeing includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, plus views of the Reichstag, Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate.
• Poznan: See the town known as the 'Cradle of the Polish State'.
• Warsaw: Sightseeing including the Old Town and Warsaw Ghetto seeing sites evoked in 'The Pianist'.
• Czestochowa: Visit the monastery at Jasna Gora
• Auschwitz: Visit the Concentration Camp.
• Krakow: Sightseeing including the Cathedral and Royal Castle. Visit Mariacki Church.
• Budapest: Sightseeing including the Fishermen's Bastion and views of the Great Synagogue.
• Györ: Visit the medieval city.
• Vienna: Sightseeing including St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards and Parliament.
• Tabor: Visit one-time headquarters of the Hussites.
• Prague: Sightseeing including a visit to St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
• Pilsen: View the famous brewery and the Sköda plant.
• Nuremberg: See the Castle and its ramparts.
• Scenic drives: Central Polish plains, foothills of the Tatra Mountains, Danube valley, Transdanubia, Southern Bohemia, Romantic Road.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Berlin
• 13 Hot Buffet breakfasts
• 4 three-course dinners in hotels
• 2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Warsaw and Budapest
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Frankfurt
21 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

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First Class Travel Highlights

• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and Prague.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
• Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers
Berlin airport transfer will be provided on Day 2 and Frankfurt airport transfer on Day 15. Group transfers on arrival at Berlin Tegel Airport will operate at 09.00 and 13.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 08.00 and 10.00.
• London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
• Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
• You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
• Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
• Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
• Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
• No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
• Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
• European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
• Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
• Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
• Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
• Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

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Additional Visa Requirements
Visas are required for most Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour.
Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.

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