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EASTERN EUROPE

2016

Central Europe | Balkans | Epic Rail Journeys

ContentsCZECH REPUBLIC Prague – Stopover, Hotels ........................................................... 4

GERMANYBerlin – Stopover, Sightseeing, Hotels ........................................5

HUNGARYBudapest – Stopover, Sightseeing, Hotels ..................................5

POLANDWarsaw & Krakow – Independent tour ..................................... 6The Magic of Poland, Southern Adventure – Escorted coach tours.............................7Treasures of Poland – Escorted coach tour .............................. 8

ROMANIABucharest – Stopover, Hotels ...................................................... 9Transylvania Experience – Privately escorted tour ................. 9Romania in Depth – Privately escorted tour ...........................10

CLASSIC OVERLAND TOURBudapest to Istanbul – Privately escorted tour ...................... 11

EPIC RAIL JOURNEYSTour description – Inclusions, Hotels, Train information ........12Budapest to Transylvania – First class tour by private train ..12Budapest to the Adriatic – First class tour by private train ..13Istanbul to Budapest – First class tour by private train .........13

BULGARIAClassic Bulgaria – Small group tour .........................................14

SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE TOURSCroatian Explorer – Independent tour .....................................15South Dalmatia Island Hopping – Independent tour .............16Dalmatian Explorer – Independent tour .................................. 17Dalmatian Sunshine – Escorted coach tour .............................18

BOOKING CONDITIONS .........................................................19

CONTACT US ............................................................................. 20

About us…It all started in 1987 when Jayne Thomas, Managing Director, co-founded Eastern Europe Travel, which today is still the foremost travel specialist and innovator for the region. Because of this we are able to provide you with unique travel experiences, many of which we have created ourselves. Our specialized team of friendly consultants continues to offer you their in-depth knowledge and comprehensive services no matter how long or short your time in Eastern Europe. So take advantage of our

expertise and allow us to organize for you the holiday of a lifetime in this fascinating region.

Michael Tonkin, Eastern Europe Product Development Manager

What’s new for 2016?StopoversBudapest and Berlin – Our popular stopovers for two of Eastern Europe’s most popular cities are back with a special selection of our favourite and best priced hotels – 3, 4 & 5-Star.

Independent Tailor-made ToursCroatian Explorer – Discover the delights of Croatia and enjoy its highlights on this 8 day/7 night independent tour. Begin your travel on any day, and with your hotels, intercity connections and sightseeing with local guides all pre-booked, you have your very own tour. Beginning in Dubrovnik, after 2 nights you’ll travel to stay at Split for 2 nights, Plitvice Lakes for 1 night, and Zagreb for 2 nights. Short on time but want to see the best of Croatia? Then this is for you.

South Dalmatia Island Hopping – Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Dalmatian coast and its islands on this 11 day/10 night independent tour. Begin your travel on any day, and with your hotels, transfers and catamaran ferry tickets all pre-booked you’ll have time to unwind and explore at your own pace. Beginning in Dubrovnik, after 2 nights you’ll travel to stay on the islands of Korcula for 3 nights and Hvar for 3 nights before spending 2 nights in Split. This is a perfect tour for those who want to ‘do their own thing’, but also have all the finer details prebooked so all you have to do is enjoy!

Small Group TourClassic Bulgaria – See the very best that Bulgaria has to offer on this 8 day/7 night guaranteed, fixed departure small group tour. You’ll travel in a group of maximum 15, with your own English speaking guide. All meals, accommodation, transport, entrances and sightseeing are included. There are a limited number of fixed departures from May to September, or we can create a privately escorted tour on a date suitable to you.

Epic Rail JourneysBudapest to Transylvania, Budapest to the Adriatic, Istanbul to Budapest – This exciting new program offers the ultimate way to travel, and 3 totally different, fascinating itineraries to appeal to all tastes. By day, rail travel is in exclusively chartered classic Pullman Cars from the 60s, the golden age of rail travel. Then at night you’ll relax and refresh at your quality first class hotel, with all the modern facilities that you desire. Add in delicious meals both on and off the train, comprehensive sightseeing throughout, and you really do have something very very special!

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Satisfied clients“My wife and I spent 4 days in Bucharest where we enjoyed the pleasure of a local guide, Teo Stefan Tat. We found that Teo had a unique flair for passing on information which was clearly demonstrated in his ability to tell us about the countryside and Romanian history.

Teo personally assisted my wife and me (we have health difficulties) up the challenging steps of Dracula’s castle successfully, and then took us to a special restaurant for lunch. We found him to be a thoughtful, concerned man with an assured future in guiding.” John, Sydney, Aug 2015

“In August I participated in your Treasures of Poland tour and I had a most enjoyable time. The tour was smooth and seamless with great

accommodation and wonderful places of interest. I am recommending your company to all and sundry. I am not a regular traveller but thoroughly enjoyed my experiences with your company.” Claire, Auckland, Sep 2015

“I don’t always report back after a trip, but this time I feel I must. The tour was very well put together and executed, all of the guides were knowledge able, helpful and friendly, and all transfers were conducted in a thoroughly professional manner. My thanks to Eastern Europe Travel and all the way down the line. It was an excellent trip and we thoroughly enjoyed it.” Sally, Brisbane, Oct 2015

Ancona

Athens

VeniceTrieste

ViennaSalzburg

Bratislava

Budapest

Belgrade

Zagreb

PlitviceLakes

Dubrovnik

SplitBracHvar

Korcula

ZadarSarajevoMostar

Opatija

Ljubljana

Bled

Piran

Skopje

Ohrid

SofiaRila Plovdiv

Veliko Tarnovo

Bucharest

SinaiaBrasov

Sighisoara

Suceava

Istanbul

Bari

Rome

Krakow

Warsaw

Kiev

Prague

Berlin

Dresden

Frankfurt

TiranaKotor

Durres

Minsk

Riga

Vilnius

Tallinn

Gdansk

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Prague

(1) Cloister Inn ✭✭✭

Konviktska 14 Central, historic hotel housed in a medieval monastery, 5 mins walk from the Old Town and Charles Bridge. 75 very comfortable rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, safe, phone, free Wi-Fi, minibar. Small bar and library, breakfast room. Very popular.

(4) Metamorphis ✭✭✭✭

Mala Stupartska 5Popular boutique hotel with lots of character in the heart of the Old Town. 32 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, phone, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi access. Restaurant, café, bar. No elevator. A favourite of many – book early.

(3) Leonardo ✭✭✭✭

Karoliny Svetle 323/27Romanesque style building near Charles Bridge converted into a stylish hotel just 6 mins walk to the Old Town Square. 82 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, minibar, safe, phone, free Wi-Fi. Restaurant, bar, summer terrace. Lovely hotel.

(6) Art Deco Imperial ✭✭✭✭✭

Na Porici 15Stunning historic Art Deco hotel just a few minutes walk from the Old Town Square. 126 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, phone, safe, minibar, bathrobe/slippers, coffee/tea making facilities, Wi-Fi access. Fitness centre, spa, café, restaurant. Lovely hotel.

(5) Savic ✭✭✭✭

Jilska 7Boutique and historic hotel in a 14th century building in the heart of the Old Town. 27 stylish traditional rooms with parquet flooring, A/C, Sat-TV, phone, safe, free Wi-Fi, coffee facilities, minibar. Restaurant and bar. Excellent reviews.

(2) Lippert ✭✭✭

Mikulasska 2Charming historic boutique hotel (formerly Cerna Liska) on the Old Town Square. 12 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, minibar, tea/coffee facilities, phone, safe deposit box, free Wi-Fi. Restaurant and summer terrace. Popular.

PragueStopover

Classic Prague – 4 days/3 nights

Prague hotels

zz Higher rates will apply during trade shows, special events and overlapping seasons. zz For Art Deco Imperial Hotel, Prague City tour and Cesky Krumlov excursion is by private car with driver/guide.

V botanice

Na Porici

Na Frantisku nábr. L. Svobodynábr. Kpt. Jaroše

Na Pro

kope

Charles Bridge

Mánesuv Bridge

Certovka

Legli Bridge

Vitezná

KartouzskáResslova

Karlova

Jecná

Zitná

Jiráskuv Bridge

St Vitus CathedralPrague Castle

Vltava

Tyn ChurchSt Nicholas

Church

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NOVÉ MESTO

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JOSEFOV

MALASTRANA

Infant Jesus of Prague

Powder Tower

NationalMuseum

New Town Hall

Angliká

Wilson

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Vaclavské Namesti

OLD TOWN SQUARE

Hotel/Season

Classic Prague

Twn Sgl

CLOISTER INN

3 Jan-10 Mar 536 772

11-24 Mar, 1 Nov-28 Dec 554 799

25 Mar-19 Jun, 25 Aug-31 Oct 648 988

20 Jun-24 Aug 587 866

LIPPERT

13 Jan-31 Mar 626 936

1 Apr-30 Jun, 1-30 Sep 806 1294

1 Jul-31 Aug, 1 Oct-20 Dec 711 1107

LEONARDO

3 Jan-24 Mar, 1-30 Nov 560 772

25-31 Mar, 1-28 Dec 614 880

1 Apr-30 Jun, 1 Sep-31 Oct 736 1123

1 Jul-31 Aug 648 954

METAMORPHIS

3 Jan-29 Feb, 1-30 Nov 614 920

1-24 Mar 675 1042

25 Mar-30 Jun, 1 Sep-31 Oct 790 1271

1 Jul-31 Aug 702 1096

1-29 Dec 655 1001

SAVIC

3 Jan-23 Mar, 2-24 Nov 644 1006

24 Mar-1 Nov, 25 Nov-29 Dec 758 1242

ART DECO IMPERIAL

9 Jan-29 Feb 992 1789

1-23 Mar, 1 Nov-28 Dec 1013 1829

24 Mar-27 Apr 1121 2052

28 Apr-31 May 1229 2268

1-30 Jun, 1 Sep-31 Oct 1175 2153

1 Jul-31 Aug 749 1224

Inclusionszz 3 nights accommodation

with breakfastzz Arrival/departure transferszz Grand City Tour (3 hrs)zz Ticket to Laterna

Magica/Black Theatre or dinner in local restaurant

zz Full day excursion to Cesky Krumlov (10 hrs)

Sightseeing is by coach or minibus with multilingual guide.

Stopover pricesPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Jan-Dec 2016.

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Berlin & BudapestStopovers & hotels

Budapest

Classic Berlin 4 days/3 nights

Classic Budapest 4 days/3 nights

Inclusionszz 3 nights accommodation with breakfastzz Arrival/departure transfers by carzz City tour (3 hrs)zz Szentendre and Visegrad tour (4.5 hrs)

Sightseeing is by coach with multilingual guide.

Stopover pricesPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Apr-Oct 2016.

Hotel/Season

Stopover

Twn (from)

Sgl (from)

ERZSEBET

1 Apr-31 Oct 557 862

CONTINENTAL ZARA

1 Apr-31 Oct 594 946

PALAZZO ZICHY

1 Apr-31 Oct 648 1047

BOSCOLO

1 Apr-31 Oct 810 1449

zz Higher rates will apply during trade shows, special events & overlapping seasons.

SightseeingCity tour (3 hrs)See the highlights of Budapest – Parliament, Margaret Bridge, the Royal Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church and Heroes’ Square.Daily 10.00, 11.00, 14.30 hrs 1 Apr-31 Oct.

Szentendre & Visegrad (4.5 hrs)Visit the small castle town of Visegrad, and the riverside Baroque village of Szentendre at Danube bend, favoured by artists and poets. Return to Budapest by boat (May-Sep).Daily except Monday 14.00 hrs 1 Apr-31 Oct.

Berlin hotels

Ibis Style Berlin Alexanderplatz ✭✭✭

Bernhard-Weiss-Str 8A comfortable and popular tourist class hotel just 5 minutes walk from Alexanderplatz. The 61 non smoking rooms have A/C, Sat-TV, safe and free Wi-Fi. Excellent value for money.

Ivbergs Premium ✭✭✭✭

Kleiststrasse 9-12Very central, well regarded first class hotel. The 150 modern stylish rooms have A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar and free Wi-Fi. Bar/Lounge and breakfast room. Recommended and excellent value.

Radisson Blu ✭✭✭✭✭

Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 3Stunning, highly acclaimed 5-star deluxe hotel near Alexanderplatz. All 427 rooms have A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar, free Wi-Fi. Elegant restaurant, fitness centre, pool and sauna. Hard to beat.

Budapest hotels

Erzsebet ✭✭✭

Károlyi Mihály ut. 11-15Modern central hotel near the Great Market Hall. 123 refurbished rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, phone, Wi-Fi. B’fast restaurant and bar.

Continental Zara ✭✭✭✭

Dohany ut. 42-44Popular hotel with a blend of art nouveau, deco and modern design. 272 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi. Café, Restaurant, rooftop terrace with spa, pool.

Palazzo Zichy ✭✭✭✭

Lorinc Pap ter 2 Modern, central, hotel in a former palace, close to fashionable cafes. 80 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi. B’fast restaurant, lounge, bar, fitness centre.

Boscolo ✭✭✭✭✭

Erzsébet körút 9-11Luxury hotel housed in a restored landmark building from 1894. 185 stylish rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi. Famous restaurant and café, spa, pool.

Inclusionszz 3 nights accommodation with breakfastzz Insider walking tourzz Hop on Hop off Bus ticket (1 day)

Stopover pricesPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Apr-Oct 2016.

Hotel/Season

Stopover

Twn (from)

Sgl (from)

IBIS STYLE BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ

1 Apr-31 Oct 312 521

IVBERGS PREMIUM

1 Apr-31 Oct 339 480

RADISSON BLU

1 Apr-31 Oct 557 1054

zz Higher rates will apply during trade shows, special events & overlapping seasons.

Sightseeing

Insider Walking Tour (3.5 hrs)The Insider Walking Tour visits the Berlin Wall and former Death Strip, the site of Hitler’s Bunker and new bunker excavations as well as Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag with its glass dome and Victory Column. You’ll see the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, the twin cathedrals on Gendarmenplatz, Museum Island, Palast der Republik, the Berliner Dom, Jewish Synagogue and many more sights.Daily at 10.00, 10.30, 13.30, 14.00 hrs Apr-Oct.

City Circle Hop On Hop Off Bus Ticket (1 day) Explore Berlin for a day at your own pace, visiting the major sights of interest to you with a hop on hop off bus every 10 mins.Daily from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs Apr-Oct.


Warsaw & KrakowIndependent tour – 6 days/5 nights

Krakow, Tyniec Benedictine Monastery

The itinerary can also be taken in reverse.

Day 1 WarsawArrive Warsaw where you will be transferred by car to your hotel. Overnight Warsaw.

Day 2 WarsawYour comprehensive morning sightseeing tour of Warsaw includes the Old Town, the Royal Castle, the Cathedral and Barbican. Afternoon free. Overnight Warsaw. B

Day 3 Warsaw to KrakowAfter breakfast, transfer to the train station for your 4-hour journey to Krakow. Arrive Krakow mid-afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Krakow. B

Day 4 KrakowThis morning, your sightseeing tour of this unforgettable city includes the Old Town, Cloth Hall, the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral. Afternoon free. Overnight Krakow. B

Day 5 KrakowToday choose from either a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp or the famous

Wieliczka Salt Mines. Tonight you dine at a traditional restaurant in Krakow’s Old Town. Overnight Krakow. BD

Day 6 KrakowTour services end after breakfast with your departure transfer. B

Tour price & departures Prices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Jan-Oct 2016.

Hotel/Season Twn Sgl

WARSAW – Hotel MDM KRAKOW – Ascot

1 Jan-31 Mar, 1 Jul-1 Sep 1049 1535

1 Apr-30 Jun, 2 Sep-31 Oct 1125 1672

WARSAW – Polonia Palace KRAKOW – Senacki

1 Jan-31 Mar, 1-7 Jul, 29 Aug-1 Sep 1191 1841

1 Apr-30 Jun,2 Sep-31 Oct 1361 2129

8 Jul-28 Aug 1196 1843

Krakow SightseeingAuschwitz-Birkenau (6 hrs)On your extended visit, you tour the large complex with a specialist local guide. First you’ll watch a documentary on the liberation of the camp, then tour the prison blocks, gas chambers, crematorium and the Martyrdom Museum. Daily Jan-Dec

Wieliczka Salt Mines (4 hrs)With local guide you’ll visit this UNESCO listed site where Polish miners have toiled for over 700 years. There you’ll see a fascinating underground world of lakes, galleries, statues and the Chapel of St Kinga.Daily Jan-Dec

Combine Poland’s two most popular cities on this comprehensive, fully inclusive independent tour. You can choose from 3 or 4-star hotels and travel between the two cities by 1st class rail with all transfers to and from hotels, stations and hotels included. In both centres you’ll enjoy a city tour, and in Krakow you can choose from a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau or the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Other sightseeing tours are also available. Finally in Krakow you’ll enjoy dinner at a traditional restaurant in the heart of the Old Town.

Inclusionszz 2 nights accommodation with breakfast in Warsawzz Arrival/departure transfers by car in Warsaw – airport/hotel & hotel/station zz Warsaw City tour (3 hrs)zz 1st class day train Warsaw – Krakowzz 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in Krakowzz Arrival/departure transfers by car in Krakow – station/hotel & hotel/airportzz Krakow City tour (3 hrs )zz Auschwitz-Birkenau tour (6 hrs) or Wieliczka Salt Mine tour (4 hrs)zz Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Krakow’s Old Town

Sightseeing by coach with multilingual guide.

Warsaw hotels

Hotel MDM ✭✭✭

Konstytucji Sq. 1Very central hotel overlooking Constitution Square and close to metro station.134 very comfortable rooms with Sat-TV, minibar, free WI-FI. Restaurant, bar, ATM. Great reviews and very good value.

Polonia Palace ✭✭✭✭

Al. Jerozolimskie 45Historic hotel located opposite the Palace of Culture, a 10 min walk to the Old Town. 206 spacious rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar and Wi-Fi. Restaurant, lounge, fitness centre.

Krakow hotels

Ascot ✭✭✭

Radziwillowska 3Small modern hotel, just a few minutes walk from the station and Old Town. 49 comfortable rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, safe and free Wi-Fi. Café, bar. Friendly, popular, good value.

Senacki ✭✭✭✭

Ul. Grodzka 51Very popular hotel in an elegant building opposite the Church of Peter and Paul and just a minute’s walk from Wawel Hill. 20 stylish rooms with Sat-TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar. Breakfast room. Great reviews.

Sightseeing pricesPrices shown are per person in AUD. Applicable Jan-Dec 2016.

Auschwitz-Birkenau 81

Wieliczka Salt Mines 81


The Magic of Poland – 7 days/6 nights

Day 1 Sat. WarsawArrive Warsaw, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers tonight for a short walk in the Old Town and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Warsaw. D

Day 2 Sun. WarsawMorning sightseeing tour of Warsaw and its Old Town, which was totally destroyed during WWII. Included is a visit to the Royal Palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the former Warsaw Ghetto and visit the Wedel Chocolate Factory. Evening, Chopin piano recital with a glass of sparkling wine. Overnight Warsaw. BL

Day 3 Mon. Warsaw to ZakopaneMorning departure to Zakopane via Czestochowa, where you visit the country’s national shrine – the Jasna Gora Monastery. Its famous blackened painting of St. Mary

is known as the Black Madonna. After lunch, continue to picturesque Zakopane. Overnight Zakopane. BL

Day 4 Tue. Zakopane to KrakowAfter breakfast, a sightseeing tour of Zakopane with its unique wooden architecture. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Tatras from the summit of Gubalowka Mountain, then a boat trip through the Dunajec River Gorge. Tonight’s dinner is at a local restaurant. Overnight Krakow. BD

Day 5 Wed. KrakowKrakow was the capital of Poland and the seat of kings until 1596. Your morning sightseeing includes the town square – the largest in Europe and its medieval centre. It emerged relatively unscathed from WWII. After lunch, drive to Auschwitz to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Overnight Krakow. BL

Day 6 Thu. KrakowMorning free. In the afternoon, visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine with its lakes, underground chambers, grottoes and chapels carved from salt by generations of Polish miners over 700 years. Enjoy dinner with a folklore performance at a local restaurant. Overnight Krakow. BD

Day 7 Fri. KrakowYour tour services end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. B

Krakow, Wieliczka Salt Mine

Southern Adventure – 9 days/8 nights

Day 1 Sat. WarsawArrive Warsaw, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Meet your fellow travellers tonight for a short walk in the Old Town and dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Warsaw. D

Day 2 Sun. WarsawThis morning you have a sightseeing tour of Warsaw and its Old Town, which was completely destroyed during WWII and had to be rebuilt brick by brick. Included is a visit to the Royal Palace. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your sightseeing, including the former Warsaw Ghetto and visit the Wedel Chocolate Factory for delicious hot chocolate. This evening enjoy a Chopin piano recital with a glass of sparkling wine. Overnight Warsaw. BL

Day 3 Mon. Warsaw to ZakopaneMorning departure to Zakopane via

Czestochowa, where you will visit the country’s national shrine – the Jasna Gora Monastery and its Black Madonna. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Tatra Mountains. Overnight Zakopane. BL

Day 4 Tue. ZakopaneAfter breakfast you have a sightseeing tour of the charming mountain resort of Zakopane. Admire the views from the summit of Gubalowka Mountain, followed by a free afternoon. Tonight, enjoy dinner and folklore performance at a local restaurant. Overnight Zakopane. BD

Day 5 Wed. Zakopane to KrakowFree time this morning to relax, before your picturesque boat ride on the Dunajec River. After lunch, drive to Krakow. Overnight Krakow. BL

Day 6 Thu. KrakowYour morning’s sightseeing tour of Krakow includes the Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Hall and the Old Town Square. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight’s dinner is at a restaurant in the Old Town. Overnight Krakow. BD

Day 7 Fri. KrakowThis morning, visit the former concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This afternoon visit Wadowice for lunch and to see the house where Pope John Paul II was born. Return to Krakow for free time. Overnight Krakow. BL

Day 8 Sat. Krakow to WarsawA morning visit to the amazing 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine. This afternoon, travel to the Mazovian town of Lowicz and enjoy a home-hosted dinner with a local family at their cottage. Overnight Warsaw. BD

Day 9 Sun. WarsawYour tour services end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport. B

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Saturday departures May-Sep 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

21 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 20 Aug, 10 Sep 1956 2509

Inclusionszz 8 nights accommodation with

breakfast in 4 and 5-star hotelszz Meals – 4 lunches, 4 dinnerszz Airport arrival/departure transfers

on days 1 & 9 onlyzz Sightseeing – City tours of Warsaw,

Zakopane & Krakow, Chopin piano recital, Black Madonna, cable car ride & rafting trip, Auschwitz Martyrdom Museum, Wieliczka Salt Mine

zz Tour escort throughoutzz English onlyzz Transportation by A/C coach

Your hotelszz WARSAW – Sofitel Victoriazz ZAKOPANE – Grand Nosalowy Dworzz KRAKOW – Qubus/Q Plus

Best Western

Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.


breakfast in 3 & 4-star hotelszz Meals – 3 lunches, 3 dinnerszz Airport arrival/departure transfers

on days 1 & 7 onlyzz Sightseeing – City tours of Warsaw,

Zakopane & Krakow, Chopin piano recital, Black Madonna, cable car ride & rafting trip, Auschwitz Martyrdom Museum, Wieliczka Salt Mine


Your hotelszz WARSAW – Novotel Centrumzz ZAKOPANE – Mercure Kasprowyzz KRAKOW – Novotel City West


PolandEscorted coach tours

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Saturday departures May-Oct 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

14 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct 1600 2047


Day 1 Sat. WarsawArrive Warsaw where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening you will meet your fellow travellers during a drive along the Royal Route to the Old Town, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Warsaw. D

Day 2 Sun. WarsawThis morning’s city tour introduces you to the highlights of Warsaw. See the rebuilt Old Town and impressive Royal Castle. After lunch at a local restaurant you continue on to the former Warsaw Ghetto,

followed by a visit the Wedel chocolate factory for some delicious hot chocolate. This evening, enjoy a Chopin piano recital with a glass of sparkling wine. Overnight Warsaw. BL

Day 3 Mon. Warsaw to ZakopaneMorning departure to Zakopane via Czestochowa, to visit the national shrine – the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon. After lunch at a local restaurant in Czestochowa, continue to Zakopane. Overnight Zakopane. BL

Day 4 Tue. Zakopane to KrakowThis morning you have a sightseeing tour of the charming mountain resort of Zakopane, scenically situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Your afternoon is free to shop, take a leisurely lunch and explore at your own pace. After a boat trip on the Dunajec River in Pieniny National Park, continue on to Krakow. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight Krakow. BD

Day 5 Wed. KrakowThis morning’s sightseeing of Krakow features the Royal Castle with its priceless art and Wawel Cathedral. Continue to the Old Town to see St. Mary’s Basilica and the 14th century Cloth Hall. After lunch, drive to Auschwitz to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Overnight Krakow. BL

Day 6 Thu. Krakow Morning free. This afternoon, visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine with its lakes, underground chambers, grottoes and chapels carved from salt by generations of Polish miners over 700 years. Enjoy dinner with a folklore performance at a local restaurant. Overnight Krakow. BD

Day 7 Fri. Krakow to TorunAfter breakfast, drive to the Mazovian town of Lowicz, to be welcomed by a local family in a traditional way with bread and salt. You will then enjoy a home-hosted lunch in their cottage followed by some free time to chat to the locals. Continue to Torun where you have free time. Overnight Torun. BL

Day 8 Sat. Torun to GdanskMorning sightseeing of historic Torun, the birthplace of Copernicus. See the 13th century Town Hall, superb churches and historic streets, and visit the Copernicus Museum. After lunch in a local restaurant, drive to Gdansk for a brief walk through the Old Town. Overnight Gdansk. BL

Day 9 Sun. Gdansk This morning, take an in depth tour of Gdansk, a port city, on the Baltic coast. Starting from the Upland Gate you will pass the Prison Tower and Torture House and on to the Golden Gate and Long Market with its Grand Mansions. See the Artus Court and St. Mary’s Basilica. Continuing on to Malbork for lunch. There you will visit the Teutonic Knights Castle. Overnight Gdansk. BL

Day 10 Mon. Gdansk to Warsaw Drive to Gdynia and the fashionable seaside resort of Sopot with Europe’s oldest and longest wooden pier. After a brief concert on the famous pipe organ at Oliwa Cathedral, you will have lunch at a local restaurant. Tonight, back in Warsaw, a farewell dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight Warsaw. BLD

Day 11 Tue. WarsawYour tour services end this morning with a transfer to the airport. B

Inclusionszz 10 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3 & 4-star hotelszz Meals – 7 lunches, 4 dinnerszz Airport arrival/departure transfers (on days 1 & 11 only)zz Sightseeing: City tours of Warsaw, Zakopane, Krakow, Torun & Gdansk, Chopin piano

recital, Black Madonna, cable car ride & rafting trip, Auschwitz Martyrdom Museum, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Malbork Teutonic Knights Castle, Gdynia, Sopot, organ concert


Your hotelszz WARSAW – Novotel Centrumzz ZAKOPANE – Mercure Kasprowyzz KRAKOW – Novotel City West zz TORUN – Mercure Centrumzz GDANSK – Mercure Old Town


Treasures of PolandEscorted coach tour – 11 days/10 nights

MazurianLake District

Poznan

Wroclaw

Warsaw

LodzLublin

Czestochowa

Katowice

Gdansk

Pomerania

Torun

Kielce

Zakopane

Malbork

Sudety Mtns

Olsztyn

Krakow

UKRAINESLOVAKIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

GERM

ANY

LITH

UAN

IA

BELARUS

Tatra Mtns

BALTICSEA

Southern Adventure (p.7)The Magic of Poland (p.7)

Treasures of Poland

Malbork, Teutonic Knights’ Castle

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Saturday departures May-Oct 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

14 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct 2479 3149


Bucharest, Palace of Parliament

BucharestStopover & hotels

TransylvaniaPrivately escorted tour

(1) Le Boutique Moxa ✭✭✭✭

4 Mihail Moxa St.Boutique hotel with style in classic building near the centre. 53 modern rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast room, garden terrace, sauna.

(2) Cismigiu ✭✭✭✭

38 Queen Elizabeth Bd. All suite hotel in the centre. 60 modern, well equipped rooms & 2 room suites with A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar, free Wi-Fi.

(3) Grand Continental ✭✭✭✭✭

56 Calea VictorieiBoutique hotel in historic building. 53 rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar, Wi-Fi, coffee/tea in room. Fine dining restaurant, bistro and bar. Free spa and health club.

(4) Athenee Palace Hilton ✭✭✭✭✭

1-3 Episcopiei St. Historic hotel in the city. Walking distance to the Romanian Athenaeum. 272 modern rooms with A/C, Sat-TV, safe, minibar, Wi-Fi. Restaurants, bar, fitness centre, pools.

Bucharest hotels

Bulevardul Unirii

Bulevardul Unirii

Blvd. Regina Maria

Natiunile Unite

Regina Elisabeta

Carol 1

Strada Olan

Corneliu Coposu

Bule

vard

ul L

iber

atii

Bvd Nicolai

Bälcerscu

Blvd. C. Brätanu

Strada Izvor

Calea Clarasi

Blvd. D Cantem

ir

Bulevardul Marasesti

Stribei Vo da

Strada Mana Rosetti

UNIRISQUARE

CISMIGIUPARK

IZVOR PARK

Palace OfThe Parliament

Calea Victoriei

1

3

2

4

Short Bucharest 3 days/2 nights

Inclusionszz 2 nights accommodation with breakfastzz Arrival/departure transfers by carzz City Tour including visit to Palace of the

Parliament and Village Museum (4 hrs)

Stopover pricesPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Jan-Dec 2016.

Hotel/Season

Stopover

Twn Sgl

LE BOUTIQUE MOXA

Mon-Thu 1 Jan-14 Jun, 16 Sep-31 Dec 428 767

Mon-Thu 15 Jun-15 Sep 405 722

Fri-Sun 1 Jan-31 Dec 405 722

CISMIGIU

1 Jan-29 Feb, 1 Jul-31 Aug, 1-31 Dec 428 749

Mon-Thu 1 Mar-30 Jun, 1 Sep-30 Nov 450 801

Fri-Sun 1 Jan-31 Dec 428 749

GRAND CONTINENTAL

1 Jan-31 Dec 450 857

ATHENEE PALACE HILTON

1 Jan-5 Feb, 15 Jul-31 Aug, 14-31 Dec 563 992

6 Feb-14 Jul, 1 Sep-13 Dec 608 1150

Day 1 Bucharest to SibiuDepart Bucharest with your driver/guide and visit first the Cozia Monastery, built by Mircea the Old, grandfather of Vlad the Impaler [Dracula]. Arrive in Sibiu where you enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town. Overnight at the impressive Imparatul Romanilor hotel in the Old Town.

Day 2 Sibiu to Sighisoara Travel to Biertan to visit the fortified Saxon church, something totally unique to Transylvania. Then at the nearby village of Malancrav you’ll lunch in the home of a farming family on flavorsome local dishes. Afterwards visit a farm and organic orchard. Arrive in Sighisoara late afternoon at your traditional hotel in the centre of this amazing medieval walled citadel. Tonight is free to explore the old town at your leisure and perhaps dine [optional] in the very house where Vlad the Impaler was born! Overnight at the historic Sighisoara Hotel or Casa Wagner Hotel. BL

Day 3 Sighisoara to BrasovThis morning you will visit the Clock Tower Museum, Weapons Museum, the Torture Chamber, the Wooden Staircase and the Church on the Hill. Drive on to Viscri for a short visit to this quiet village to see the

fortified church and the exterior of the simple cottage that Prince Charles restored and owns. Drive to Brasov for a late lunch [not included] followed by a walking tour of this 14th century city to include the Black Church and the first Romanian school. Overnight at the traditional Bella Muzica Hotel or Casa Wagner Hotel. B

Day 4 Brasov to BucharestThis morning you take a short drive to Bran Castle, often referred to as ‘Dracula’s Castle’. Built in 1378 as a toll station it has a dramatic fairy tale appearance, but unconnected with Vlad Tepes (Dracula). At the mountain resort of Sinaia visit the monastery and Peles Castle, summer residence of Romania’s royal family. Late afternoon arrive in Bucharest where your tour services end. B

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Jan-Dec 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

1 Jan-31 Dec 1294 1406

If only one person on tour 2207

zz Itinerary order changes may occur depending on day of departure.

Inclusionszz 3 nights accommodation with breakfast in central traditional 3-star hotelszz Meals –lunch at typical Transylvanian farmhouse with organic orchardzz English speaking driver/guide with modern A/C carzz Sightseeing & entrances as indicated

Your hotelszz SIBIU – Imparatul Romanilor ✭✭✭zz SIGHISOARA – Sighisoara or Casa Wagner ✭✭✭zz BRASOV –Bella Muzica or Casa Wagner ✭✭✭

Hotels of a similar standard |may be substituted.

Transylvania Experience – 4 days/3 nights


Bran Castle

Day 1 BucharestArrive Bucharest and transfer by private car to your stylish 4-star hotel, the Cismigiu. Overnight Bucharest.

Day 2 Bucharest – Paris of the EastFirst your driver/guide will take you for a ‘French and modern Bucharest’ tour starting with a view from Mitropoly Hill followed by the Romanian Atheneum and Royal Palace/National Art Museum. Next you’ll visit the Cotroceni Palace presently the residence of the Romanian president, and then the Palace of Parliament-the second largest building in the world. Later you travel out of Bucharest to Mogosoaia, to visit a palace transformed into a summer residence by Martha Bibescu. Overnight Bucharest. B

Day 3 Bucharest to SibiuLeave Bucharest and drive first to Cozia Monastery built 600 years ago by Mircea the Old – the grandfather of Vlad the Impaler. In Sibiu, Europe’s cultural capital in 2007, take a leisurely walking tour of the Old Town where you will stay overnight. Overnight Sibiu. B

Day 4 Sibiu to SighisoaraTravel to Alba lulia site of Apulum founded by the Romans in 2nd century and visit both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals where ancient Romanian Kings were crowned. Later walk the fascinating Route of Three Fortifications. Afterwards drive to Biertan to visit a fortified Saxon church, something totally unique to Transylvania. Arrive in Sighisoara late afternoon to settle into your traditional hotel in the centre of the medieval walled citadel. Tonight explore the old town at your leisure and perhaps dine

in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born! Overnight Sighisoara. B

Day 5 Sighisoara to Cluj-NapocaThis morning you’ll visit the Clock Tower Museum, Weapons Museum, the Torture Chamber, the Wooden Staircase and the Church on the Hill. Then drive to historic 17th century Castle Haller for lunch (optional) and later continue to Cluj-Napoca for a city tour including a visit to St. Michael Cathedral. Tonight your accommodation is in a popular boutique guesthouse – Siago. Overnight Cluj-Napoca. B

Day 6 Cluj to Sighetu MarmatieiToday you will travel to the Maramures region with its beautiful villages, traditional houses and wooden carved gates. At Sapanta visit the ‘Merry Cemetery’ with its brightly painted carved wooden crosses and humorous illustrations. Stop for lunch (optional) in a traditional trout house in Mara village and later visit beautiful Barsana Monastery. Overnight Sighetu Marmatiei. B

Day 7: Sighetu to SucevitaDepart early for a unique and unforgettable steam train trip on the ‘Mocanita’ used from 1932 to transport forest workers. You’ll enjoy the splendors of the unspoiled forest and rivers of Vaser Valley, in the Maramures Mountains Nature Park. Mid afternoon drive to Bukovina via Borgo Pass where the Irish novelist Bram Stoker located Castle Dracula. Overnight Sucevita. B

Day 8 Sucevita to MaxutToday you spend visiting the famous 15th century painted monasteries of Bukovina and the black pottery centre

of Marginea. The vivid colours of these UNESCO-listed monasteries of Sucevita, Moldovita and Voronet have been well preserved up to this day. Later drive to the village of Maxut and your accommodation – Polizu Manor built in neoclassical style in 1878 by Prince Ghica. Tonight if you wish enjoy a memorable dinner (optional) at the manor. Overnight Maxut. B

Day 9: Maxut to BrasovHead south this morning through the dramatic Bicaz Gorges and see the spectacular Red Lake on your way to Transylvania and Brasov. Your sightseeing of this picturesque 14th century city includes the Black Church, St Nicholas Church and the museum of the first school in Romania. Overnight Brasov. B

Day 10: Brasov to Bucharest This morning you take a short drive to Bran Castle, often referred to as ‘Dracula’s Castle’. Built in 1378 as a toll station it has a dramatic fairy tale appearance, but little connection with Vlad Tepes (Dracula). Continue to the mountain resort of Sinaia to visit the monastery and Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romania’s royal family. Late afternoon arrival in Bucharest. B

Note: Days 7 and 8 are quite long days with lots to see and do. If you would like to add an extra night in picturesque Sucevita please advise us when you book.

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Jan-Dec 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

I Jan-31 Dec 2981 3544

If only one person on tour 5108zz Itinerary order changes may occur depending on day of departure.

Romania in DepthPrivately escorted tour – 10 days/9 nights

Inclusionszz 9 nights accommodation with breakfast in

3 & 4-star guesthouses and hotelszz Transportation by modern A/C car including

arrival transfer zz English speaking driver/guide throughoutzz Sightseeing and entrances as indicated

Your hotelszz BUCHAREST – Cismigiu ✭✭✭✭zz SIBIU – Imparatul Romanilor ✭✭✭zz SIGHISOARA – Casa Wagner ✭✭✭zz CLUJ NAPOCA – Siago ✭✭✭zz SIGHETU MARMATIEI – Marmatia ✭✭✭zz SUCEVITA – Sofia ✭✭✭zz MAXUT – Polizu Manor ✭✭✭✭zz BRASOV – Bella Muzica ✭✭✭

Hotels or guesthouses of a similar standard may be substituted.

U K R A I N E

R O M A N I A

SucevitaMonastery

Bucharest

Transylvania Experience (p.9)Romania in Depth

Sapanta

Cluj-Napoca

Sighetu Marmatiei

Biertan

Targu Mures

Sibiu

Alba lulia

Cozia Monastery SinaiaBran

Brasov

Maxut

Sucevita

Bran Castle

Voronet Monastery

BUKOVINA

Peles Castle

Sighisoara

On this comprehensive tour you will see and experience all that this fascinating country has to offer – the highlights of Bucharest, Transylvania, Maramures and Bukovina.


Day 1 Budapest to Cluj Napoca Meet your driver/guide and travel to Oradea in Romania. See the Roman Catholic Cathedral and Oradea Fortress dating from 1241. Late afternoon arrival and overnight Cluj Napoca.

Day 2 Cluj Napoca to SighisoaraAfter a sightseeing tour of Cluj, drive to visit Salina Turda, a mine producing table salt since the Middle Ages. Continue to Transylvania and mysterious Sighisoara built in the 12th century with the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe. Stay

within the ancient walls and tonight perhaps dine in the 15th century house where Vlad Tepes was born. Overnight Sighisoara. B

Day 3 SighisoaraYour morning sightseeing of Sighisoara includes the Clocktower Museum and the Church on the Hill. This afternoon, visit the village of Biertan and the fortified church and later drive to the Transylvania Saxon village of Malancrav restored by Prince Charles. There visit an organic farm and enjoy dinner at a villager’s home. Overnight Sighisoara. BD

Day 4 Sighisoara to BrasovThis morning, drive to Bran Castle, also called ‘Dracula’s Castle’. Built in 1378 as a toll station, it has a dramatic, fairytale appearance, but little connection with Vlad Tepes (Dracula). Later, travel to the medieval town of Brasov where your sightseeing includes the Town Hall Square, Black Church and the first Romanian school. Overnight Brasov. B

Day 5 Brasov to BucharestFirst, drive to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, the former summer home of Romania’s royal family, then continue to the ancient Sinaia Monastery founded in 1695. Arrive late afternoon in Bucharest at your central first class hotel. Overnight Bucharest. B

Day 6 BucharestEnjoy a comprehensive private morning sightseeing tour of Bucharest, referred to as ‘the Paris of the East’ and visit the world’s second largest building, the amazing Palace of the Parliament. Your afternoon and evening are free. Overnight Bucharest. B

Day 7 Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo Meet your Bulgarian driver/guide and cross the Danube to arrive at Ivanovo to see the UNESCO listed rock-hewn churches and Archangel Michael Rock Monastery. Then travel to the old Bulgarian capital. Overnight Veliko Tarnovo. B

Day 8 Veliko TarnovoYour city tour includes the medieval fortress of Tsarevets Hill, the Patriarchal Church and a visit to the Royal Palace. Later, travel to nearby Arbanassi to visit the Church of the Nativity. Overnight Veliko Tarnovo. B

Day 9 Veliko Tarnovo to SofiaTravel to Etar for a guided tour of the Open Air Museum of Old Crafts, then to Kazanlak to visit the famous UNESCO listed Thracian Tomb dating from the 4th century BC. Continue to the Bulgarian capital and your first class central hotel. Overnight Sofia. B

Day 10 SofiaToday you visit the famous 10th century Rila Monastery with its lavish collection of precious old manuscripts, icons, jewellery, masterpieces of woodcarving, ethnographic exhibition of fabrics and carpets. Continue on to Boyana Church to see the frescoes dating from 1259. Tonight enjoy a folklore show with dinner. Overnight Sofia. BD

Day 11 Sofia to PlovdivMorning sightseeing tour before driving to Plovdiv where sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Old Town, the impressive ancient Roman theatre and St. Constantine and Helena Cathedral. Overnight Plovdiv. B

Day 12 Sofia to IstanbulAfter entering Turkey, stop at the ancient city of Edirne, formerly Adrianople, named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Visit the UNESCO listed 16th century Selimiye Mosque, then travel on to arrive in Istanbul late afternoon. B

Istanbul

Budapest to IstanbulPrivately escorted tour – 12 days/11 nights

Inclusionszz 11 nights accommodation with breakfast in

3 & 4-star hotelszz Transportation by modern private A/C car

including all fuel, road and parking taxeszz Romania – 1 dinner with villagers in Malancrav, Transylvaniazz Bulgaria – 1 dinner & Folklore Show in Sofiazz English speaking driver/guide throughoutzz Sightseeing and entrances as indicated

Your hotelszz CLUJ NAPOCA – Siago Hotel ✭✭✭

zz SIGHISOARA – Casa Wagner or Casa cu Cerb ✭✭✭

zz BRASOV – Bella Musica or Casa Wagner ✭✭✭

zz BUCHAREST – Cismigiu or Europa Royale ✭✭✭✭

zz VELIKO TARNOVO – Gurko Hotel ✭✭✭

zz SOFIA – Maria Luisa ✭✭✭✭

zz PLOVDIV – Seven Hills Hotel ✭✭✭


Sofia

Plovdiv

Veliko Tarnovo

Brasov

Bucharest

SighisoaraCluj Napoca

Istanbul

Budapest

BULGARIA

ROMANIA

SERBIA

MACEDONIA

BOSNIAHERZGOVINA

HUNGARY

DANUBE

Travel on this historic and fascinating route with your own private driver/guide and with all travel, accommodation and sightseeing fully prepaid.

Tour price and departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Departures Jan-Dec 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

Budapest to Istanbul 4975 5706

Budapest to Bucharest (6 nts) 2588 2981

Bucharest to Istanbul (5 nts) 2387 2725

zz Sgl price for minimum 2 persons.


Pullman Dining CarThe stylish, classic dining carriage seats a maximum of 40 guests in comfortable, upholstered armchairs. Attached to the dining car is another carriage with a large modern kitchen where onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs. Some sightseeing is enjoyed from the train as you travel, with commentary by your onboard professional guide, whilst additional sightseeing occurs during your many stops where you are met by your deluxe coach and local guide.

In Bulgaria the historic Pullman Car of the The Korona Express of the Bulgarian Tsar Boris II is yours to enjoy, whilst in Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Montenegro you travel in the Pullman Car of the Continental Classic Express.

Epic Rail JourneysFirst class tours by classic private trainThis exciting new program offers the ultimate way to travel offering 3 itineraries to appeal to all tastes. By day, rail travel is in exclusively chartered classic Pullman Cars from the ’60s – the golden age of rail travel. At night you’ll relax and refresh at your 1st class hotel. Add in delicious meals both on and off the train, comprehensive sightseeing throughout, and you really do have something very very special!

Budapest

Inclusions zz Rail travel in classic Pullman Cars as

indicated in itinerarieszz Arriva/departure transfers by carzz Accommodation nightly in 4-star hotelszz Meals as indicated in itineraries

zz On board English speaking guidezz Comprehensive sightseeing at stopover

points with English speaking guides and travel by deluxe A/C coach

zz Portage of one suitcase per person

Your hotelsFirst Class 4-star hotels are used for all overnight stays.

zz BUDAPEST – Novotel Centrumzz BELGRADE – Hotel Moskvazz SARAJEVO – Hotel Europezz BAR – Hotel Princesszz ISTANBUL – Eresin Crownzz PLOVDIV – Imperialzz SOFIA– Hilton

zz VELIKO TARNOVO – Meridian Hotel Bolyarski

zz BUCHAREST – Novotelzz BRASOV– Aro Palacezz SIBIU – Continental Forumzz CLUJ-NAPOCA – Hotel Beyfinzz GURA HUMORULUI –

Best Western Hotel Bucovina


Budapest to Transylvania – 10 days/9 nights

Day 1 BudapestArrive and transfer to your hotel. Tonight dine with your fellow travellers. Overnight Budapest. D

Day 2 Budapest to Cluj-NapocaFirst a city tour including the popular Central Market Hall before joining your exclusive Pullman car to travel into Romania. Overnight Cluj-Napoca. BLD

Day 3 Cluj-Napoca to Gura HumoruluiEnjoy a tour of the city of the Hapsburg Monarchy with its beautiful buildings from the 19th century. Then cross the spectacular Carpathian Mountains to arrive at your overnight accommodation in Gura Humorului. BLD

Day 4 MoldaviaToday visit the 3 most beautiful painted churches of picturesque Moldavia and learn the nuns’ story of the biblical scenes and their connection to local history. Overnight Gura Humorului. BLD

Day 5 BucharestContinue through wonderful scenery and enjoy lunch on board. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a guided walk to your restaurant for dinner. Overnight Bucharest. BLD

Day 6 BucharestDuring your city tour you’ll see the Triumphal Arch and Palace of the Parliament, lunch at the Old Caravansary, and visit the Open Air Museum. Later board your train for the last time, and cross the Carpathian Mountains whilst dining on board. Overnight Brasov. BLD

Day 7 Brasov, Sinaia and BranTravel by coach to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle and later a lunch and tasting of Romanian wines. Then visit Bran Castle

(‘Dracula’s Castle’) before a concert in the grounds of Brasov Castle and overnighting in Brasov. BLD

Day 8 Sighisoara and BiertanToday, travel with coach and guide to unforgettable medieval Sighisoara, an ancient walled citadel, and tour highlight. During your walk you’ll see the Mountain Church, the Clocktower Museum and Dracula’s birthplace. Next is Biertan, a Transylvanian village to see the UNESCO listed fortified church. Overnight Sibiu. BL

Day 9 SibiuDuring your guided walk through the historic centre see the orthodox cathedral, historic City Hall and Bridge of Lies. Later visit the picturesque village of Siebel and lunch with a Romanian family. Overnight Sibiu. BL

Day 10 SibiuAfter breakfast transfer to Sibiu airport where tour services end. B

zz A detailed itinerary is available on request.

Tour prices & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Sep 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

24 Sep 5226 5996

Bratislava

Budapest

Bucharest

Churches of Moldavia

BrasovSibiu

R O M A N I A

B O S N I AH E R Z E G O V I N A

C R O A T I A

H U N G A R Y

S L O V A K I A

Continental Classic Express Korona Express


Kotor Bay

Budapest to the Adriatic – 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 BudapestArrive and transfer to your hotel, then join your companions for a city tour and dinner at a traditional Hungarian restaurant. Overnight Budapest. D

Day 2 Budapest to BelgradeJoin your exclusive Pullman car, select your seat, and enjoy the picturesque landscape before arriving in Belgrade. Tonight, dine in a local restaurant. Overnight Belgrade. BLD

Day 3 BelgradeEnjoy a city tour including the Kalemegdan Fortress, Tito Mausoleum, Town Hall and the main boulevard, Knez Mihajlova. Overnight Belgrade. BL

Day 4 Belgrade to Sarajevo Today, visit the railway museum at Pozega, then travel on the unique Sargan Eight 760mm narrow gauge railway with steep escarpments and stunning mountain views. Later visit the UNESCO Drina River Bridge. Overnight Sarajevo. BLD

Day 5 SarajevoOn your tour of this city with oriental flair see the bazaar, tunnel museum, and the Latin Bridge. In the afternoon visit the spa town of Ilidza and take a carriage ride. Overnight Sarajevo. BL

Day 6 Sarajevo to BarToday, as your Pullman Car takes you into Montenegro, the scenery becomes more spectacular. Enjoy the breathtaking route over the Moraca Gorge and the 198 metre high Mala-Rijeka-Viaduct, the highest in Europe. Pass along the Skutari Lakes and 6 km long Sozina Tunnel before arriving at the Adriatic Sea. Overnight Bar. BLD

Day 7 Bay of KotorToday a full day tour around the bay of Kotor – romantic villages, small beaches

and South-Europe’s only fjord. After a walk through the Old Town of Kotor, visit beautiful baroque Perast, and travel by boat to the island ‘Our Lady of the Rocks’. Overnight Bar. BD

Day 8 Bar After breakfast tour services end with a transfer to Podgorica airport. Or perhaps extend your stay to Dubrovnik and the Croatian coast. B


Tour prices & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Jun 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

1 Jun 5698 6532

Epic Rail JourneysFirst class tours by classic private train

Istanbul to Budapest – 10 days/9 nights

Day 1 IstanbulArrive and transfer to your hotel. Tonight dine in the rooftop restaurant with splendid views over the Bosphorus. Overnight Istanbul. D

Day 2 IstanbulYour full day city tour includes the Old Town, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Overnight Istanbul. BL

Day 3 Istanbul to PlovdivTravel by coach to Edirne for a guided tour through the UNESCO listed Silimiye Mosque. Lunch at a delightful riverside garden restaurant and tonight dine in the Pullman Car of the Bulgarian Tsar Boris II. Overnight Plovdiv. BLD

Day 4 Plovdiv to Sofia Your city walk includes a visit to the Roman theatre and the Old Town. Lunch at an elegant restaurant before boarding your Pullman Car to travel to Sofia for a city walk to include Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the ruins of the Roman city of Serdica. Overnight Sofia. BLD

Day 5 Sofia to Veliko TarnovoOutstanding views of Balkan gorges as your train travels first to the museum village of Arbanassi, and then to your destination. There you climb the castle hill of Tsarevets and stroll through the Old Town with its revival period houses. Overnight Veliko Tarnovo. BLD

Day 6 Veliko Tarnovo to BucharestTravel by coach to the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, then to Ruse for a walk along the Danube promenade. Continue by coach to Bucharest. Overnight in Bucharest. BLD

Day 7 Bucharest to BrasovDuring your city tour you’ll see the Triumphal Arch and Palace of the

Parliament, lunch at the Old Caravansary, and visit the Open air Museum. Later board your train for the last time, and cross the Carpathian Mountains whilst dining on board. Overnight Brasov. BLD

Day 8 Brasov to SibiuToday, by coach, discover the magic and mystery of Transylvania. Visit the city of Brasov, medieval Sighisoara and Dracula’s birthplace. Then on to Biertan, a Transylvanian village to see the UNESCO listed fortified church. Dine in a traditional restaurant. Overnight Sibiu. BLD

Day 9 Sibiu to BudapestToday relax on board your Pullman Car and enjoy the Puszta landscape as you cross the Great Plain on the way to the Hungarian capital. Overnight Budapest. BLD

Day 10 BudapestFirst a city tour including Heroes’ Square and Fisherman’s Bastion before a transfer to the airport where tour services end. B


Tour prices & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Sep 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

24 Sep 6477 7614Bratislava

Budapest

Sarajevo

Belgrade

Dubrovnik

Bar

TARA RIVER GORGE

H U N G A R Y

S E R B I A

Budapest

SofiaPlovdiv

Veliko Tarnovo

Bucharest

BrasovSibiu

Istanbul

B U L G A R I A

R O M A N I A

H U N G A R Y

Istanbul


Rila Monastery

See the very best that Bulgaria has to offer on this guaranteed, fixed departure small group tour. You’ll travel in a group of maximum 15 travellers with your own English speaking guide, and all meals, accommodation, transport, entrances, and sightseeing are included in the price. If the dates below are unsuitable, then we can create a tour to suit your specific needs.

Day 1 Sofia You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Sofia. D

Day 2 SofiaToday enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Sofia, a city with 7000 years of history. Your local guide will introduce you to the culture and history of those many different periods. Visits include Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the St. George Rotunda from the 4th century, St. Sofia Basilica, and the Roman ruins of Serdica. Overnight Sofia. BLD

Day 3 Sofia to Plovdiv This morning depart Sofia and travel to the 10th century Rila Monastery, a UNESCO

World Heritage site and the largest and most impressive Bulgarian monastery. The complex is not only famous for its outstanding frescoes, but also houses an amazing collection of precious manuscripts, icons, jewellery, masterpieces of wood-carving and ethnographic exhibition of fabrics and carpets. After a comprehensive guided tour, continue through the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria’s highest, to Plovdiv, the second most important city in the country. Overnight Plovdiv. BLD

Day 4 Plovdiv to KazanlakPlovdiv is one of the most ancient towns in the world and even older than Rome. During your sightseeing of the Old Town you’ll view impressive National Revival

architecture and visit the remarkable 2nd century Roman theatre with impressive marble statues, decorative columns and arcades. Later, depart Plovdiv to travel to the 11th century Bachkovo Monastery, one of the richest galleries of traditional Bulgarian religious art with its exquisite murals and medieval icons. Towards late afternoon, continue to Kazanlak, the capital of the famous Valley of Roses. Overnight Kazanlak. BLD

Day 5 Kazanlak to Veliko Tarnovo Firstly, a tour highlight with a visit to the recently discovered Thracian golden treasures in Kazanlak Historical Museum. Then continue to a UNESCO site, the Thracian Tomb, dating from the 4th

century BC, before travelling through the Shipka Pass to Tryavna. There enjoy a walking tour across vaulted stone bridges and past houses, churches and a town square which preserve the spirit and talent of the artists from 17th century Tryavna School of Art. After a visit to the Woodcarving Museum of Tryavna continue to Veliko Tarnovo. Overnight Veliko Tarnovo. BLD

Day 6 Veliko TarnovoYour morning sightseeing tour of this town perched spectacularly on the cliffs above the river includes a walk on Samovodska Charshiya, the traditional arts and crafts street. Then visit Tsarevets Hill – an impresasive sight with medieval fortifications and dramatic architecture. This afternoon travel to the museum town of Arbanassi boasting a genuine gallery of religious art in its Church of Nativity. There visit Konstantsalieva House, a fine example of a 17th century wealthy merchant’s house. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo. BLD

Day 7 Veliko Tarnovo to SofiaDepart this morning for Sofia and on the way stop to visit the Troyan monastery dating from 16th century, and third largest in Bulgaria. Arrive in Sofia in the afternoon with free time to explore the city from your central hotel. Overnight Sofia. BLD

Day 8 SofiaYour tour ends after breakfast with your departure transfer. B

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Min 2 pax. Saturday departures May-Sep 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

7 May, 11 Jun, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep 1575 1890

zz If the above dates are unsuitable please ask us to create a tour to suit your specific needs.

Classic BulgariaSmall group tour – 8 days/7 nights

Inclusionszz 7 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3-star hotelszz Meals – 6 lunches, 7 dinners including complimentary coffee and mineral waterzz Arrival/departure transfers to/from airport or train stationzz Transportation by A/C coach, minibus or car with professional driver and guide (for

fewer than 4 passengers travel will be by air-conditioned car with driver/guide)zz Small group tour with minimum 2 and maximum 15 passengerszz Sightseeing commentary by multilingual guide in English and Spanish (There may

be some non English speaking passengers from South America who speak Spanish)zz All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and ancient sites

Your hotelszz SOFIA – Ramada Princesszz PLOVDIV –Leipzigzz KAZANLAK – Palaszz VELIKO TARNOVO – Gurko

Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted

Sofia

Plovdiv

Veliko Tarnovo

Kazanlak

Bucharest

BULGARIA

TURKEY

ROMANIA

SERBIA

DANUBE

Bachkovo monastery, wall painting detail


Croatian ExplorerIndependent tour – 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 DubrovnikYou will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Dubrovnik.

Day 2 DubrovnikMeet your host for a morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik including the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace and Dominican Monastery. Also visit the Franciscan Monastery, housing one of the world’s oldest pharmacies. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Dubrovnik. B

Day 3 Dubrovnik to SplitThis morning, transfer to the Dubrovnik bus station to travel by bus to Split. Upon arrival, transfer to your Split hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight Split. B

Day 4 SplitIn the morning enjoy a private sightseeing tour of the city. Split is the biggest city in Dalmatia and a UNESCO World Heritage

Site. See the rich cultural and monumental heritage of this 1700-year old city on a walking tour. View remnants of Roman heritage, Renaissance and Gothic structures, and some contemporary attractions. The tour focuses on the 3rd century Diocletian’s Palace, which represents the heart of the inner city, and houses the most important historical buildings. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight Split. B

Day 5 Split to Plitvice LakesMorning transfer to Split bus station to take the bus to Plitvice. This afternoon, meet your local guide at the hotel lobby for a sightseeing tour of Plitvice National Park. Overnight Plitvice. B

Day 6 Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb Today you have a private car transfer to Zagreb. Overnight Zagreb. B

Day 7 ZagrebThis morning view the highlights of the Croatian capital on a private city

sightseeing tour. With a history dating back to 1094, Zagreb has a great deal to offer. In the Upper Town see St. Mark’s Church with its colourful tiled roof, the Cathedral of Mary’s Assumption, the Parliament, and Government Palace. In the Lower Town visit bustling Jelacic Square in the very centre with its abundance of cafes and shops. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight Zagreb. B

Day 8 ZagrebYour tour ends after breakfast with your departure transfer. B

Tour price and departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Apr-Oct 2016.

Departures Twn Sgl

1 Apr-28 May, 29 Sep-31 Oct 2088 POA

29 May-28 Sep 2212 POA


breakfast in 3 & 4-star hotelszz Arrival/departure transfers to/from

airport or train stationzz Bus travel Dubrovnik to Split and

Split to Plitvice zz Private car transfer Plitvice to

Zagrebzz Arrival/departure transfers

between hotels and bus stationszz Sightseeing and entrances as

specified with English speaking guides

Your hotelszz DUBROVNIK – Lerozz SPLIT – Best Western Artzz PLITVICE – Hotel Jezerozz ZAGREB – Best Western Astoria

Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted

Split

CROATIA

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

Split

Trogir

Dubrovnik

Opatija

ADRIATICSEA

Zagreb

Bled

Ljubljana

Plitvice

Sarajevo

Trieste

Mostar

Slavonski Brod

SLOVENIA

PostojnaCave

Dubrovnik


Korcula

Day 1 DubrovnikArrive Dubrovnik. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Dubrovnik.

Day 2 DubrovnikAfter breakfast you have all day to explore this famous ancient town surrounded by its ramparts and fortresses. See the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery

with its 14th century Pharmacy, as well as many other architectural and cultural masterpieces. Overnight Dubrovnik. B

Day 3 Dubrovnik to KorculaIn the morning you will be transferred to the pier for your catamaran trip to Korcula. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Korcula. B

Day 4 KorculaKorcula has a legendary past and is reputed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. It offers secluded bays, unspoilt nature and small towns with red-roofed houses. Free time to relax or take an optional excursion. Overnight Korcula. B

Day 5 KorculaAnother relaxing day to unwind, or take an optional excursion. Overnight Korcula. B

Day 6 Korcula to HvarEarly morning departure (05:30). Transfer to the pier in Vela Luka for your catamaran trip to Hvar where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Hvar. B

Day 7 HvarHvar’s climate is characterized by gentle winters, warm summers and many hours of sunshine. Its Mediterranean landscape is striped with lavender fields and vineyards. Free time to explore or take an optional excursion. Overnight Hvar. B

Day 8 HvarFree day for independent exploring or you may choose to take an optional tour. Overnight Hvar. B

Day 9 Hvar to SplitThis morning you will be transferred to the pier to catch the catamaran to Split. After you have been transferred to your hotel, the day is free to explore and wander through this charming seaport. Overnight Split. B

Day 10 SplitExplore the rich cultural heritage of this 1700-year-old city and see the remnants of its Roman heritage. You may choose to join an optional city tour, or visit some of the picturesque villages and islands nearby. Overnight Split. B

Day 11 SplitYour tour services end this morning with your transfer to the airport, port or station. B

South Dalmatia Island HoppingIndependent tour – 11 days/10 nightsEnjoy the stunning beauty of the Dalmatian coast and its islands with your hotels, transfers and ferry tickets all pre-booked allowing time to unwind and explore or join an optional tour. The catamaran from Dubrovnik to Korcula runs from early May to late October. In May and October it operates 3 or 4 times a week but from June to September it operates daily. When the catamaran is unavailable, transport between Dubrovnik and Korcula is by regular bus service plus local shuttle ferry from the mainland.

Dubrovnik

Split

Ploce

Trogir CROATIA

MONTE-NEGRO

BOSNIA– HERZEGOVINA

KORCULA

HVAR

ADRIATIC SEA

Inclusions Your hotelszz 10 nights accommodation with breakfast

in hotel category of your choicezz Arrival/departure transfers throughoutzz Catamaran transportation (deck seats)

Dubrovnik-Korcula-Hvar-Split

✭✭✭ / ✭✭✭✭

zz DUBROVNIK – Lerozz KORCULA – Marco Polozz HVAR – The Palacezz SPLIT – Best Western Art

✭✭✭✭ / ✭✭✭✭✭

zz DUBROVNIK – Argentinazz KORCULA – Liburnazz HVAR – Amforazz SPLIT – Atrium


Hvar, Jelsa Harbour

Tour prices & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Mar-Oct 2016. Ferry timetables are subject to change.

Season Twn

✭✭✭ / ✭✭✭✭

1 Mar-23 Apr 1193

24 Apr-30 May, 19 Sep-31 Oct 1501

31 May-20 Jun, 8-18 Sep 1838

21 Jun-10 Jul, 25 Aug-7 Sep 1935

11 Jul-24 Aug 2090

Season Twn

✭✭✭✭ / ✭✭✭✭✭

1 Mar-10 May, 4-31 Oct 1789

11 May-6 Jun, 15 Sep-3 Oct 2149

7-20 Jun 2536

21 Jun-4 Jul, 25 Aug-14 Sep 2709

5 Jul-24 Aug 2824

zz Single prices available on request.


Day 1 DubrovnikYou will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Dubrovnik.

Day 2 DubrovnikMorning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. Also see The Dominican Monastery and the Franciscan Monastery, housing one of the world’s oldest pharmacies. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Dubrovnik. B

Day 3 Dubrovnik to SplitMorning departure by car north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, passing old fishing villages and new resorts to Split. Your sightseeing tour introduces you to the city’s Roman heritage including Diocletian’s Palace, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Overnight Split. B

Day 4 Split to Trogir and Plitvice LakesAfter breakfast you head north by car

along the coast to the historic town of Trogir, a centre of artistic activities. Continue inland to the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park. During your walking tour of the lower lakes, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight Plitvice. B

Day 5 Plitvice to Opatija, Postojna and Bled Return to the coast and travel along the beautiful Bay of Kvarner and its popular resort Opatija. After some free time head north to Postojna, home of the second largest caves in Europe. Tour this subterranean world by miniature electric train. Continue on to Lake Bled situated in the Julian Alps. Overnight Bled. B

Day 6 BledYour morning sightseeing tour of this charming lake resort includes a vsiit to medieval Bled Castle perched high on a cliff above the lake. The rest of the day is

free. Perhaps take a ride on a tiny boat to the small island in the middle of the lake with its pretty church. Overnight Bled. B

Day 7 Bled to Ljubljana and ZagrebFirst you are transferred to Ljubljana the elegant capital of Slovenia. During your walking tour of the old city centre you will see the most significant sights including the Three Bridges, the baroque Town Hall and picturesque Central Market. Continue on to Zagreb Croatia’s capital and largest city with a rich history dating from the Roman times. Overnight Zagreb. B

Day 8 ZagrebThis morning your city tour features the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. Afternoon free for independent sightseeing. Overnight Zagreb. B

Day 9 ZagrebYour tour ends after breakfast with your departure transfer. B

Hvar

Trogir

Dalmatian ExplorerIndependent Tour – 9 days/8 nights

CROATIA

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

Split

Trogir

Dubrovnik

Opatija

ADRIATICSEA

Zagreb

Bled

Ljubljana

Plitvice

Sarajevo

Trieste

Mostar

Slavonski Brod

SLOVENIA

PostojnaCave

Tour prices & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Applicable Apr-Oct 2016.

Departures Twn

1-30 Apr 3404

1-31 May, 1-31 Oct 3647

1-30 Jun, 1-30 Sep 3780

1 Jul-31 Aug 3839


beakfast in 3 & 4-star hotelszz Arrival/departure transfers

to/from airportzz Transportation by air-conditioned

car with professional driverzz Sightseeing and entrances as specified

with English speaking guides

Your hotelszz DUBROVNIK – Hotel Neptun

(sea view)zz SPLIT – Peristilzz PLITVICE – Hotel Jezerozz BLED – Hotel Park (lake view)zz ZAGREB – Palace



Slovenia, Lake Bled

Day 1 Sat. DubrovnikYou will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Dubrovnik. D

Day 2 Sun. DubrovnikMorning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. Also see the Dominican Monastery and the Franciscan Monastery, housing one of the world’s oldest pharmacies. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Dubrovnik. B

Day 3 Mon. Dubrovnik to SplitMorning departure north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, passing old fishing villages and new resorts to Split. Your sightseeing tour introduces you to the city’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures and its contemporary attractions. Overnight Split. BD

Day 4 Tue. Split to Trogir and Plitvice LakesAfter breakfast you head north along the coast to the historic town of Trogir, a

centre of artistic activities. Then continue inland to the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park. During your walking tour of the lower lakes, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes, surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Overnight Plitvice. BD

Day 5 Wed. Plitvice to Opatija, Postojna and BledReturn to the coast and travel along the beautiful Bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Optaija. Head north to Postojna, home of the second largest caves in Europe. Tour this subterranean world by miniature electric train. Continue on to Lake Bled, situated in the Julian Alps. Overnight Bled. BD

Day 6 Thu. BledYour morning sightseeing of this charming glacial lake resort within the Julian Alps features the town of Bled with its lakeshore and medieval Bled Castle, perched high on a cliff above the lake. The rest of the day is at leisure or you may

choose take an optional excursion to Bled Island – the small island in the middle of the lake. Overnight Bled. B

Day 7 Fri. Bled to Ljubljana and ZagrebIn the morning, drive to Ljubljana, the elegant capital of Slovenia. Take a walking tour of the old city centre where you will see the most significant sights including the Three Bridges and picturesque open-air Central Market. Continue on to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital and largest city with a rich history dating from the Roman times. Overnight Zagreb. BD

Day 8 Sat. ZagrebYour morning city tour of Zagreb features the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and Government Palace. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore independently. Overnight Zagreb. B

Day 9 Sun. ZagrebTour services end after breakfast with your departure transfer to the airport. B

Dalmatian SunshineEscorted coach tour – 9 days/8 nights

CROATIA

BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA

Split

Trogir

Dubrovnik

Opatija

ADRIATICSEA

Zagreb

Bled

Ljubljana

Plitvice

Sarajevo

Trieste

Mostar

Slavonski Brod

SLOVENIA

PostojnaCave

Tour price & departuresPrices shown per person in AUD. Saturday departures Apr-Oct 2016.

Departures Tour code Twn Sgl

23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 11 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct K802 2589 3481

Extended tour

SARAJEVO TO ZAGREB. 11 days/10 nightsYou may join this tour 2 days prior to tour departure. Spend 2 nights in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia Herzegovina before continuing on to Dubrovnik. Please ask for details.

Departures Tour code Twn Sgl

21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct K801 2851 4026


breakfast in 3, 4 & 5-star hotelszz Meals – 5 dinnerszz Arrival/departure transfers

to/from airport (on days 1 & 9 only)zz Transportation by air-conditioned coachzz Sightseeing as specified conducted in

English language onlyzz Tour escort throughoutzz Porterage

Your hotelszz DUBROVNIK – Lacromazz SPLIT – Atrium or Presidentzz PLITVICE – Jezerozz BLED – Parkzz ZAGREB – Westin



Booking conditions DepositsThe following non-refundable deposits per person are required within 7 days of confirmation:Hotels, Stopovers, Transportation .......$100Independent, Escorted & Semi-Escorted Tours ........................ $300Epic Rail Journeys .................................. 15%When more than one tour is booked, deposit and cancellation charges apply for each tour.

Balance of paymentBalance of payment is due 60 days prior to commencement of travel arrangements. Exceptions are: Epic Rail Journeys 96 days prior.

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Credit card paymentsCredit card payments incur a merchant fee of 1.5% for Visa and MasterCard and 3% for American Express.

AmendmentsOne amendment may be made without charge; subsequent amendments will incur a service charge of $55 per amendment.

DocumentationDocumen tation is generally issued approximately 4 weeks prior to departure.

Documentation re-issueIf arrangements are amended after documen tation has been issued, there is an additional re-issue fee of $55.

CancellationsPrior to commencement of travel arrangements, the following cancellation charges will apply:

Independent arrangements & Tours60 days or more ....................loss of deposit59-30 days ..............................................35%29-15 days .............................................. 50%14 days or fewer ........................... no refund

Epic Rail Journeys96 days or more ....................loss of deposit95 – 50 days........................................... 50%49 days or fewer .......................... no refund

Rail & ferry tickets

Once rail or ferry tickets have been obtained by our suppliers there is no refund if cancelled. Reservations of most rail sectors are not normally available until 45 days prior to travel.

Additional chargesMinimum booking feeA booking fee of $55 will be charged in the following instances: bookings with a total value of less than $500 and/or bookings consisting solely of 2 nights accommodation.

Please note: bookings for transfers, sightseeing, rail or ferry tickets can only be actioned with a minimum of 2 nights accommodation and will attract relevant minimum booking fees. We regret that we cannot accept bookings that consist solely of accommodation for 1 night.

Late bookingsBookings made within 14 days of travel incur a late booking fee of $55. Full payment must be made before we request these arrangements. If unavailable – a full refund minus the late booking fee will be made.

Unused servicesNo refund can be considered in the following cases – non-acceptance of pre-booked tourist and transport services once journey has commenced, irrespective of the reason; where passengers are unable to travel due to invalid or mislaid travel documents (e.g. passport, visas); unused portion of services which are included in an all-in holiday price, unused rail, ferry and transfer services. Eastern Europe Travel does not authorise any overseas supplier or hotel to promise refunds on our behalf.

Changes to itinerariesIt may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to cancel or amend any of the arrangements for a particular itinerary, or to cancel the tour should insufficient numbers book. Should this occur you may transfer to another tour, book independent arrangements or receive a full refund.

InsuranceIt is strongly recommended that adequate travel insurance is taken out at the time of booking. Your travel agent will be able to offer a choice of policies.

Validity of prices/information January to December 2016Prices in this brochure are correct at time of printing (Jan 2016). Due to circumstances beyond our control (major currency fluctuations, increased government charges, fuel and other surcharges) we may have to increase the total price of your travel arrangements prior to final payment. Clients can choose to make full payment at time of booking to avoid such possible increases. Acceptance of points stated herein is a condition of booking. Prices printed take

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Passports & VisasIt is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure they have a current passport, valid for 6 months from the date of concluding travel arrangements. It is the traveller’s responsibility to obtain the necessary visas before departure. Failure to do so will incur normal cancellation penalties.

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