Eastern Europe and Croatia - 15 Day Luxury Independent Tour | 
| Hailed as the new Prague, Krakow has been on the tourist map for a few years now, and it's easy to see why it has become so popular with visitors looking for olde worlde East European charm.
In terms of sheer beauty and architectural excellence, Prague is undoubtedly one of Europe's most attractive capital cities. The history of the city is echoed within the walls of the numerous baroque and Renaissance buildings which characterise this splendid city.
One of Europes most attractive capital cities, Vienna rewards its visitors with cosmopolitan ambience and magnificent grand architecture.
Budapest is a city of differences and contrasts. East and West clash more stridently here than they do in the other perennially popular culture-border town of Prague.
Many Europeans think of Croatia as having come into existence from the late 1990s resulting from the break-up of Yugoslavia. However conceptually speaking Croatia has existed for thousand of years. Following independence Croatia has enjoyed a renaissance, but many visitors are still surprised at the nation's splendid cultural heritage that both survived and now transcends recent history. |
| Name: Eastern Europe and Croatia - 15 Day Luxury Independent Tour | |
| Category: EUROPE - Croatia | |
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Day 1: Krakow
Private car transfer from the Krakow airport to the hotel.
3 nights accommodation in Krakow at 4 star Hotel Sympozjum, buffet breakfast included.
Day 2: Krakow
Half day scheduled Krakow sightseeing tour.
Krakow is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Europe and the old city of Krakow is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. This tour will introduce you to the citys unique charm created by centuries of history and cultural wealth. With its very special climate of culture and arts, we gain an insight into the history of Poland and Europe. Some of the highlights on this tour are the Barbican, Florian Gate, the Old Market Square, the former Jewish District and the Wawel Hill Royal Castle, the Cathedral and St Marys Basilica where you will be able to see the unique altar curved in wood in the 15th Century. At the end of this tour you will agree that Krakow is the place you will keep coming back to, each time to discover new objects of startling beauty.
Includes: English speaking guide, transportation by coach, entrance fees to Wawel Royal Castle or Old Synagogue, Wawel Cathedral, St.Marys Basilica, photo stops on the Wawel Hill and The Old Town.
Day 3: Krakow
Your free day at leisure to explore the city of Krakow.
Day 4: Krakow - Prague
Private car transfer from the hotel to the Krakow rail station.
1st class rail Krakow - Prague.
Private car transfer from the Prague rail station to the hotel.
3 nights accommodation in Prague at 4 star Hotel Novotel Wenceslas Square, buffet breakfast included.
Day 5: Prague
Half day scheduled Grand City Tour, Prague Castle and Boat Tour.
During this tour we will introduce Prague as a historic and architectonic jewel of Central Europe. Our guide will be with you the whole time, explaining the history of Prague and its neighbourhoods (Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town) during the bus trip. The second part of the tour will take you to Prague castle where you visit the interior of this most important sight of Prague, St Vitus Cathedral. After approximately 60 minutes of guided walking tour you go to the bank of the Vltava River to get on board a boat where you can take a rest and relax admiring the beauties of Prague from a different view. Besides other bridges connecting both the river banks you will see the well known Charles Bridge from the boat. Then continue for a pleasant walk through the Jewish town to the Old Town Square (Prague Astronomical Clock and Tyn Cathedral) where the tour ends.
Includes: Transportation by bus and boat and service of a local guide.
Day 6: Prague
Free day at leisure to explore the city of Prague.
Day 7: Prague - Vienna
Private car transfer from the hotel to the Prague rail station.
1st class rail Prague - Vienn.a
Private car transfer from the Vienna rail station to the hotel.
2 nights accommodation in Vienna at 4 star Hotel Royal, buffet breakfast included.
Day 8: Vienna - City Tour - Schonbrunn Palace
Half day scheduled City Tour and Schonbrunn Palace.
This city tour will introduce you to the the most important sights of the Austrian capital. As we drive around the famous Ringstrasse, Viennas main boulevard, we pass by the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Art and Natural History, the Parliament building, the Burgtheater (National Theatre), the City Hall and the University. We then drive along the Danube Canal and pass by Hundertwassers Kunsthaus and the Prater Park with its Giant Ferris Wheel. The highlight of this programme is the visit to Schonbrunn Palace where we take a tour of some of the most magnificently decorated rooms. We return to the city centre, passing by Belvedere Palace, where you will have the opportunity to end your tour, or you can choose to continue to the State Opera House, where the tour ends.
Includes: Transportation by coach, entrance and guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace.
Day 9: Vienna - Budapest
Private car transfer from the hotel to the Vienna rail station.
1st class rail Vienna - Budapest.
Private car transfer from the Budapest rail station to the hotel.
3 nights accommodation in Budapest at 4 star Hotel Novotel Centrum, buffet breakfast included.
Day 10: Budapest - City Tour
Half day scheduled Parliament and City Tour
Take the opportunity to visit the impressive parliament building. After a walk around Hungarys largest building you will visit the magnificent Neo-Gothic Parliament, also known as the Holy Hungarian Crown, on a guided tour through the splendid session rooms and of the impressive staircase. This is followed at 11.00am by a city tour. You will cross the Danube on the Margaret Bridge and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side of the city. Here you will have some free time to yourself to visit the Fishermens Bastion, which offers stunning views over the city and the Matthias Church. Our tour will continue to Gellert Hill, before crossing the Elisabeth Bridge and driving towards Heroes Square. Passing by the Opera and St Stephens Basilica we reach the Hotel Intercontinental, where this tour ends.
Includes: Transportation by coach, guided tour of the parliament building and services of a local guide.
Day 11: Budapest
Free day at leisure to explore the city of Budapest
Day 12: Budapest - Zagreb
Private car transfer from the hotel to the Budapest rail station.
1st class rail Budapest - Zagreb - Split.
Rent a car pick up in Zagreb, full size car, manual transmission, A/C.
1 night accommodation in Split at 4 star Hotel Globo, buffet breakfast included.
Day 13: Plitvice National Park
1 night accommodation in Plitvice National Park at 4 star Hotel Jezero, buffet breakfast included.
Day 14: Zagreb
1 night accommodation in Zagreb at 4 star Hotel Palace, buffet breakfast included.
Day 15: Zagreb - Return Home
Rent a car drop off at the Zagreb airport.
Departure Dates: Year round, at your convenience.
Pricing: Based on double occupancy. On tour air fare and or trains included.
Itinerary: Based on 4 star accommodations, can be modified to fit your interests and needs.
Deposit: 10% per person, minimum $500
Final Payment: Due 60 days before departure.
Air Fare: Air fare to the tour start point and return air fare home is not included. |
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