Eastern Wonders – 14 Days

Eastern Wonders – 14 Days

Day 1:Home Destination – Prague.
13:30 HRS: Arrive Prague Airport and transfer to your hotel & check In.
15:00 HRS: Check into your Hotel.
17:00 HRS:Enjoy Vltava River Cruise.You will have a beautiful view of unique sights of Prague. You will see Prague castle, the Charles bridge with its sculpture gallery, the golden crown of the National theatre and other outstanding historical and modern buildings.
19:30 HRS: Dinner on Own.
20:30 HRS: Prague Night Tour.The Prague Night Tour gives you the opportunity to start knowing Prague as soon as you arrive to this wonderful city without having to wait for the next day to start to know your way around. Although the tour is mainly by coach, we get off the bus at Prague Castle – a magnificent viewpoint to admire the sparkle of city lights- to visit the courtyards and view the majestic St. Vitus Cathedral. Later we drive through the Old Town Square; in which you will have the chance to see the famous Astronomical Clock.
Overnight in Prague – Top Hotel Pragueor Similar.

Day 2:Prague.
09:00 HRS: After breakfast, Enjoy Guided city tour of Prague.During this tour you are going to see all of the most interesting historical sights of Prague: The Municipal house, Wenceslas Square, The National Museum, Lesser town, Charles bridge&Parizska street.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:00 HRS:Entrance to Prague castle.Prague Castle is the most popular sight visited in Prague. It is the largest ancient castle in the world.The Prague Castle has been a seat of Czech rulers, kings, Holy Roman Emperors and later presidents since the 9thcentury.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
21:00 HRS: Visit the Dancing fountains show. The fountain pool with the dimensions of 25 x 45 meters can hold up to 1650 cubic meters of water and the water circuits (composed of more than 2 kilometers of pipes) with almost 3000 nozzles are managed by 49 water pumps. It’s a spectacular show.
Overnight in Prague – Top Hotel Prague or Similar.

Day 3: Prague – Salzburg.
08:00 HRS: After breakfast, check out and depart to Salzburg.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:15 HRS: Guided walking tour of Salzburg.This impressive tour brings you from Mirabell Palace through the old city left of river Salzach, along the most famous music universities – Mozarteum and Mozart’ s Residence. After the crossing the Staatsbrucke you are in the heart of the baroque old town and you can explore the sights like the Houses of Festival &the Salzburg Cathedral.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Salzburg – Best Western Plus Amedia Art Salzburg or Similar.

Day 4: Salzburg – Innsbruck – Wattens – Salzburg.
09:30 HRS: After breakfast, depart to Innsbruck.
11:30 HRS:Orientation tour of Innsbruck, See the Golden Roof and the Maria TheresienStrasse. Stroll on cobblestone pathways and get a feel of old-world European charm.
13:30 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:30 HRS:Proceed to Wattens, where you will visit the world-famous Swarovski Crystal Museum. Enjoy a mesmerizing experience in to the world of crystals. An experience that leaves you amazed at the dazzling glitter as you walk through this museum. A great opportunity to buy a souvenir for your family.
17:00 HRS: Depart to Salzburg.
19:30 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Salzburg – Best Western Plus Amedia Art Salzburg or Similar.

Day 5: Salzburg – Lake Bled.
09:30 HRS:After breakfast, check out and depart to Bled.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:00 HRS: Guided tour of Bled.One of the most beautiful towns in Europe, Bled is situated on the stunning Lake Bled at the edge of the Julian Alps. Bled and its surroundings are not only interesting for the lake, island and castle; on the contrary, there are a number of tiny hidden spots and attractions awaiting a restless spirit. Well-designed and carefully maintained footpaths lead to isolated hills above the lake. And the vistas of the landscape from Straza, Dobra gora, Kozarca, Osojnica or Kuhovnica are the tender balm for a soul searching for some peace and tranquility.
17:00 HRS:Enjoy Pletna boat ride to reach Lake. Bled Island is a minuscule rocky islet clad in tall beech trees and accessed by the brightly painted, two‐oared wooden pletna ferries that are peculiar to the region. The church on the Island is reached by an elegant flight of 99 stone steps built in 1655, but it is known that human habitation of Bled Island started long before then, with remains of pagan temples excavated there that date back to the 11th century BC.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Bled – Hotel Jelovica or Similar.

Day 6: Bled – Bohinj – Ljubljana – Bled.
09:00 HRS: Afternoon breakfast, depart to Lake Bohinj, which lies between Bohinj’s mountains, which rise from 1,600 to 2,000 meters, and is Slovenia`s largest glacial lake. Enjoy the beautiful sights of the lake as we drive pass the lake to reach Mt.Vogel. Take Cable Car ride to reach Mt.Vogel.EnjoyWonderful gondola ride & spectacular stunning 360º views at 1535m.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
15:00 HRS: Guided walking city tour of Ljubljana. Enjoy, as we walk through our impressive center and medieval old town. See the houses, squares, monuments, bridges and alleys – feel the quaint energy of one of Europe’s smallest capitals blended in with the vibrant beat of one of Europe’s largest universities.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Bled – Hotel Jelovica or Similar.

Day 7: Bled – Zagreb.
10:00 HRS: After breakfast, check out and depart to Zagreb.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:00 HRS:Guided walking City tour of Zagreb.Our Tour will take you through the most important locations in the city centre. King Tomislav Square – a square dedicated to the first Croatian king who united all Croatian lands into one country.Zrinjevac – the loveliest of the parks in the city centre. Ban Jelacic Square – central focus point of modern Zagreb. Dolac – a visit to the most famous open-air market in Zagreb called the ‘’belly of Zagreb’’.Chatedral – the story goes all the way from the 11th century. Now, a neo-gothic structure with two twin towers. The Stone Gate – the only gate that remained standing from the Middle Ages with a chapel inside. St. Marks Square – the heart of the Upper town with the Governor’s palace and the Parliament building. The Strossmayer Promenade – a walk on the southern rim of Gradec with the best view of the whole city ending with the Lotrscak Tower.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Zagreb – I Hotel or Similar.

Day 8: Zagreb – Plitvice Lake & National Park – Zagreb.
09:30HRS:After breakfast, departure to Plitvice Lake & National Park for full day exercsion.
12:30 HRS:Lunch on own.
13:30 HRS: Guided tour of the Plitvice Lake & National Park.Enjoy electric boat rides on Lake Kozjak and panoramic train ride. Plitvice Lakes National Park is a 295-sq.-km forest reserve in central Croatia. It’s known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water, and a Lake Kozjak ferry links the upper and lower lakes. The latter are the site of Veliki Slap, a 78m-high waterfall.
17:30 HRS: Depart for Zagreb.
19:30 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Zagreb – I Hotel or Similar.

Day 9: Zagreb – Budapest.
09:00 HRS: After breakfast, check out and depart to Budapest.
13:30 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:30 HRS: Guided city tour of Budapest.Occupying evenly both banks of river Danube, Budapest is considered to be one of the most beautifully situated capital cities of the world. We will drive up to Gellert Hill, famous for fantastic panorama view over the city and river. We will also visit Buda Castle Hill with Holy Trinity Square, take a walk around Matthias Church and Fisherman Bastion, see Chain Bridge, Szechenyi Square, Parliament House, St. Stephen Cathedral and Andrassy Avenue.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Budapest – Danubius Hotel Flamenco or Similar.

Day 10: Budapest – Szentendre – Danube Cruise.
09:30 HRS: After Breakfast, depart toSzentendre.
10:00 HRS:Szentendre Guided Tour.This picturesque town often called as Artist’s Village is located in a beautiful surroundings of Budapest.Located at the South Gate of the Danube Bend, Szentendre features charming squares, cobblestone streets, Serb temples and Baroque architecture. The town also hosts a vibrant collection of artists, and a large selection of contemporary art galleries and museums have been formed there as a result. A nearby artists’ quarter houses many of the great minds behind the work on the display. Spend some time strolling at a relaxed pace through town, perhaps picking up a few Hungarian souvenirs as you go.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:00 HRS:Enjoy Duna Bella River Cruise. A pleasant time on board of this panoramic boat, sailing between the splendid vision of Buda & Pest and an optional 1 hour 30 minutes free time to explore the Margaret Island.
16:00 HRS: Free time at Leisure.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
20:00 HRS: Budapest Night Tour.The city of Budapest sparkles at night and it is the perfect way to experience it. As you drive through the city and admire the buildings illuminated with light, you’ll have the chance to take photos of the glowing Buda Castle District and the Danube Promenade.
Overnight in Budapest – Danubius Hotel Flamenco or Similar.

Day 11: Budapest –Bratislava.
09:30 HRS: After breakfast, Check out and depart to Bratislava.
12:00 HRS: Check into your Hotel.
13:00 HRS: Lunch on Own.
14:00 HRS: Guided city tour of Bratislava.We start the tour showing you the most important places and historic sights of the city such as the Presidential Palace, Eurovea- the modern city center, the National Theatre, a unique Art Nouveau church and others. It stops at Bratislava Castle, and the Slavín memorial with their fantastic panoramic views.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Bratislava – Ibis Bratislava Centrum or Similar.

Day 12: Day 12: Bratislava – Vienna.
09:00 HRS: After breakfast, Check out and depart to Vienna.
10:10 HRS: Guided city tour of Vienna. We show you numerous magnificent buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district the Museums Quartier, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater.
13:30 HRS: Lunch on Own.
15:00 HRS: Visit Schonbrunn Palace.Schonbrunn Palace is a former imperial summer residence. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural and historical monuments in the country. All the rooms in the palace have their own stories to tell, stories on the margins of great historical events which are indicative of the lifestyle, atmosphere and world view of the imperial era.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
20:00 HRS: Vienna Night Tour.We drive around the impressive Ringstrasse by bus. At night its tourist attractions glow in a special atmosphere.
Overnight in Vienna – Azimut Vienna Delta or Similar.

Day 13: Vienna –Wachau Valley Cruise (Krems – Melk – Krems) – Vienna
08:30 HRS: After breakfast, Depart for full day Wachau Valley Cruise. One of the most beautiful experiences is a cosy passage on board ship in the Wachau region, which was included in the UNESCO world heritage list for its exceptional beauty. Among the highlights are the Melk Abbey, the Schonbuhel Castle, and the town of Durnstein with its blue tower.
10:00 HRS: Board your Cruise from Krems.
13:30 HRS: Arrive at Melk and enjoy free time.
13:50 HRS: Board your Cruise back to Krems.
15:30 HRS: Arrive Krems and boar your cruise back to Vienna.
19:00 HRS: Dinner on Own.
Overnight in Vienna.

Day 14: Vienna – Home Destination.
09:00 HRS: After breakfast, check out and depart to Vienna Airport to board your flight back home

East Europe: 14 days

COMPLIMENTARY:

• Complementary night tour of Prague.
• Complementary night tour of Budapest.
• Complementary night tour of Vienna.

TOUR COST INCLUDES:

• 13Nights Accommodation in 3 & 4 Star Hotel.
• Daily Breakfast.
• Coach services as per itinerary.
• Explore Walking Prague Old town Square.
• Vltava River Cruise in Prague.
• Prague Night Tour.
• Guided City tour of Prague.
• Entrance to Prague castle.
• Visit the Dancing fountains show in Prague.
• Guided walking tour of Salzburg.
• Orientation tour of Innsbruck.
• Visit Swarovski Crystal Museum & Showroom.
• Guided Tour of Bled.
• Pletna boat ride at Lake Bled.
• Visit Lake Bohinj.
• Enjoy Cable Car ride to reach Mt.Vogel.
• Guided walking city tour of Ljubljana.
• Guided walking City tour of Zagreb.
• Guided tour of the Plitvice Lake & National Park.
• Enjoy electric boat rides on Lake Kozjak and panoramic train ride in Plitvice National Park.
• Guided city tour of Budapest.
• Szentendre Guided Tour from Budapest.
• Enjoy Duna Bella River Cruise in Budapest.
• Budapest Night Tour.
• Guided city tour of Bratislava.
• Guided city tour of Vienna.
• Visit Schonbrunn Palace.
• Vienna Night Tour.
• Wachau Valley Cruise (Krems – Melk – Krems).
 
Tour Cost Excludes:Cost for Ticket + Visa + Insurance, Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000, No Porterage included, Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour. Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc. Meals other than what is mentioned in your Itinerary. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “Tour Cost Includes”, Overseas Mediclaim, Tips to Driver: EURO 2 per pax per day (Compulsory)

TOUR COST EXCLUDES:

1. 3 Euro tip per person per day.
2. Cost of Basic Travel Quota (BTQ) equivalent to USD 10,000.
3. No Porterage included.
4. Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour.
5. Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc.
6. all Meals
7. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “Tour Cost Includes”.
8. Airfare & airport tax.
9. Visa Fees.
10. Travel insurance.

NOTE:

• Passengers joining this tour must travel to / from the hub city at their own expense.
• Due to major international events and trade fairs throughout Europe such as air-show, world athletic meet, ice skating championships, motor show, Tour de France, etc. the hotels may be blocked out more than 2 years in advance. In view of this you may have to stay in hotels further away from the cities/ different city and the itinerary may have to be altered /amended.
• We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
• For the convenience of our passengers we will sometimes amend/alter the itinerary. However all the services will remain the same.