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Bohemian Highlights 2010 - About this Tour

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Details

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

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Berlin.

Day 2 - Arrive Berlin (2 nights) Welcome to Berlin, capital of Germany. After check-in, time to relax or start to explore this lively capital city. Later we join our Tour Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Drink and tour briefing.

Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)

Day 3 - Berlin sightseeing and 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-ander- 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, after dinner, why not treat yourself to a Chopin recital in this special year when we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Westin (2 nights)

Day 5 - Warsaw sightseeing and at leisure Today we experience a miracle of reconstruction and conservation. Our guided sightseeing tour reveals the historic center 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 we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a typical local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight 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 with its chilling reminders of the atrocities of World War II. Then on to medieval Krakow. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Park Inn (2 nights)

Day 7 - Krakow sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour with our local guides 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 fascinating Hidden Treasure of the city, and later maybe take an excursion to visit the astonishing Wieliczka salt mine. This evening, why not enjoy a Polish Polka Party? (Buffet breakfast)

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: Ramada Plaza (2 nights)

Day 9 - Budapest sightseeing and 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 which is a charming town that has become an artistic center. After dark, why not discover Eastern Europe’s liveliest nightlife? Tonight, we will enjoy a traditional Hungarian Highlight 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 and 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. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)

Day 13 - Prague sightseeing and at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour reveals one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our walking tour includes Prague 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 Skoda 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 traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach

Day 15 - Frankfurt – USA This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and new-found friends as our vacation comes to an end. There are transfers available to Frankfurt airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Berlin Tegel Airport will operate at 09.00 and 13.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 08.00 and 10.00.

Whats Included

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: See 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: See the Cathedral and Royal Castle. Visit Mariacki Church.
Budapest: See 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: 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.

Dining Highlights

13 Hot Buffet breakfasts
4 three-course dinners in hotels
2 Local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Warsaw and Budapest.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Frankfurt

20 meals in total

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
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
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 15 (conditions apply)

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
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.
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Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.