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Austria Croatia & Hungary 2010 - About this Tour

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Details

Duration (with arrival/departure): 17
Tour Style: Regional
Destinations: Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Vienna.

Day 2 - Arrive Vienna (2 nights) Welcome to Vienna, capital of Austria. This afternoon why not relax in a café and indulge in some Viennese pastries and coffee? This evening, we meet with our Tour Director and fellow traveling companions for a Welcome Drink and learn about our tour ahead.

Hotel: Renaissance Wien (2 nights)

Day 3 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure This morning we drive along the Imperial Boulevards with views of the Opera House, Parliament and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, as well as the mighty Hofburg Palace, which all form part of our sightseeing tour with a local guide. Our walking tour takes us into the oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’. Then time is your own to perhaps join an excursion to nearby Bratislava. Tonight, why not try out some of the local wines in a ‘heurige’ tavern in the Vienna Woods? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Vienna – Graz – Lake Bled (2 nights) Today our Tour Director will share a Hidden Treasure with us all! First we head south towards the Semmering Pass, then we stop at Graz to admire its galleried courtyards and famous clock tower. Later we make our way southwards via the Austrian Riviera crossing through the Karawanken Mountains to the Slovenian border. Soon we reach Lake Bled, an earthly paradise at the foot of the Julian Alps, for our two-night stay! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Park Hotel (2 nights)

Day 5 - Lake Bled at leisure This morning we will enjoy an orientation tour of this beautiful resort. Afterwards with time at leisure perhaps take an optional excursion to the famous caves at Postojna or delight in a cruise on the glassy lake. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 6 - Lake Bled – Ljubljana – Plitvice Lakes After breakfast it’s only a short drive to Roman founded Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. On our arrival a sightseeing tour with a local guide shows us the Opera house, cathedral, National Museum and castle as well as the numerous parks. Then we leave Ljubljana to drive south to the Croatian border near Karlovac. We continue up into the forested National Park of Plitvice where we stop to see the waterfalls and lakes of the National Park. We spend the night here and will enjoy dinner in our hotel this evening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Hotel Jezero

Day 7 - Plitvice Lakes – Split (3 nights) Our morning drive takes us through the Croatian countryside to Split, the largest city in Dalmatia. It was Emperor Diocletian’s decision in 305AD to build a palace for his retirement and as the palace grew so did the city. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: President (3 nights)

Days 8 & 9 - Split sightseeing & Excursion to Hvar With a local guide we will enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour of this gracious city by the sea. We will visit the Roman Palace of Diocletian, a well preserved fortress which was once encircled by 750 feet long walls. Highlights include remains of the original palace, a colonnaded square and the Temple of Jupiter. Then free time to while away the hours exploring the maze of streets in the old town or wander down to the port. On one day we will enjoy a full day excursion to one of the islands in the Adriatic, Hvar, where we will see the 16th century cathedral and loggia built by the Venetian architect Sanmicheli. The balance of your time here is at leisure to sightsee further or to enjoy some time on one of the other islands. This evening, we will enjoy a local Highlight Dinner of Croatian specialties in the old town. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner / Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Split – Dubrovnik (3 nights) Today we will follow the amazingly beautiful coast to Dubrovnik – Pearl of the Adriatic – for our three-night stay. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Ariston (3 nights)

Days 11 & 12 - Dubrovnik sightseeing & at leisure We enjoy two full days in this impeccably medieval city. On our first morning a walking tour with a guide includes a walk along the city ramparts and a visit of the traffic-free old city, revealing this city’s great history. We’ll see the Rector’s Palace, the City Walls, Onofrio’s fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. An UNESCO World Heritage site, Dubrovnik and its five bastions are sure to cast a spell on you! And your Tour Director will show you another Hidden Treasure during your stay in this unique city. Then time at leisure to explore the lively market, enjoy lunch in a seaside restaurant or simply relax. Alternatively, why not take an excursion into
Montenegro to see the only fjord in southern Europe and the 2,500 year old town of Budva? Your Tour Director will be happy to advise how best to use your free time. This evening, we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local specialties at a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner / Buffet breakfast)

Day 13 - Dubrovnik – Zagreb (2 nights) Back along the coast, we join the motorway to continue our Croatian adventure up to the capital Zagreb where we spend the next couple of nights. Tonight, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Westin (2 nights)

Day 14 - Zagreb sightseeing and at leisure This morning our sightseeing tour with a local guide will show us all the highlights of the city, including the upper and lower town, the majestic cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, St. Marks Church and the Opera House. Then we are free to perhaps take an excursion into the surrounding countryside or simply explore the winding streets of the old town. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15 - Zagreb – Lake Balaton – Budapest (2 nights) This morning we leave Croatia and approach the border with Hungary and drive through a landscape dotted with storks’ nests and old farmhouses. We skirt Lake Balaton, Hungary’s largest and most popular holiday resort, before arriving in the Danube Valley and the twin cities which straddle it – Buda and Pest! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Ramada Plaza (2 nights)

Day 16 - Budapest sightseeing and at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a walking tour of Old Buda featuring the Fishermen’s Bastion with its views over the Danube and the gothic Parliament building. We also view the Great Synagogue and visit Heroes’ Square. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 17 - Budapest – USA This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and traveling companions as our vacation comes to an end. There is a transfer available to Budapest Airport, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Free airport transfers Transfers on Day 2 at Vienna Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Budapest Airport at 07.00 and 11.00.

Whats Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Vienna: Sightseeing includes the Imperial Boulevards, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.
Graz: See the galleried courtyards, clock tower and Renaissance 'Landhaus'.
Lake Bled: Orientation of this beautiful resort.
Ljubljana: Sightseeing includes the Opera House, Castle, Cathedral and much more.
Karlovac: See the castle of Dubovac.
Plitivice Lakes: Sightseeing tour includes the walls of the palace and Jupiter's Temple. Cruise to the island of Hvar.
Split: See Jupiter's Temple and visits the Palace. Cruise to the Island of Hvar.
Hvar: Orientation includes the 16th century Cathedral and the Loggia.
Dubrovnik: See the Rector's Palace, the City Walls and more.
Zagreb: See the Opera House, Cathedral and St. Mark's Church.
Budapest: See the Fishermen's Bastion, Heroes' Square and the Great Synagogue.

Dining Highlights

15 hot Buffet breakfasts
6 three-course dinners
2 Local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Split and Dubrovnik.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Budapest.

24 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 Vienna, Ljubljana, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Budapest.
Return Ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 17 (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.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
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.