Bohemian Highlights 2009

From Germany to Poland, Budapest to Austria, and the Czech Republic, each of these countries maintains a unique, vibrant culture which are showcafesed for you on this dynamic expedition through Eastern Europe.

Highlights

  • Berlin
  • Poznan
  • Warsaw
  • Czestochowa
  • Auschwitz
  • Krakow
  • Budapest
  • Gyor
  • Vienna
  • Tabor
  • Prague
  • Pilsen
  • Nuremberg

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Berlin: Sightseeing includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, plus views of the Reichstag, Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate.
  • Poznan: See the town known as the 'Cradle of the Polish State'.
  • Warsaw: Sightseeing including the Old Town and Warsaw Ghetto seeing sites evoked in 'The Pianist'.
  • Czestochowa: Visit the monastery at Jasna Gora
  • Auschwitz: Visit the Concentration Camp.
  • Krakow: Sightseeing including the Cathedral and Royal Castle. Visit Mariacki Church.
  • Budapest: Sightseeing including the Fishermen's Bastion and views of the Great Synagogue.
  • Gyor: Visit the medieval city.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing including St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, Imperial Boulevards and Parliament.
  • Tabor: Visit one-time headquarters of the Hussites.
  • Prague: Sightseeing including a visit to St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
  • Pilsen: View the famous brewery and the Skoda plant.
  • Nuremberg: See the Castle and its ramparts.

    Dining Highlights

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

    20 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna and Prague
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 15 (conditions apply)

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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA :
    Overnight flight to Berlin.
    Day 2BerlinArrive Berlin (2 nights) :
    Welcome to Berlin, capital of Germany. After check-in, time to relax or start to explore this lively capital city. Later we join our Tour Director and traveling companions for a Welcome Drink.

    Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)
    Day 3BerlinBerlin sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour will feature a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and include views of the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House. The remainder of the day and your evening will be at leisure to do as you please. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4WarsawBerlin - Poznan - Warsaw (2 nights) :
    Our morning journey brings us first to the German border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, then into Poland, stopping at Poznan with its charming City Hall and Gothic churches. Later, we cross the central plains to the Polish capital, Warsaw. This evening, after dinner, why not treat yourself to a Chopin recital. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Westin (2 nights)
    Day 5WarsawWarsaw sightseeing and at leisure :
    Today we experience a miracle of reconstruction and conservation. Our guided sightseeing tour reveals the historic centre where much of the old town was rebuilt after the war. Also we see the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, so shockingly evoked in Polanski's recent film The Pianist. At leisure perhaps visit the Wilanow Palace, residence of Polish King Sobieski - Victor of Vienna. This evening we enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a typical local restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
    Day 6KrakowWarsaw - Czestochowa - Auschwitz - Krakow (2 nights) :
    This morning we drive to Czestochowa to visit the beautiful 14th century Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora. This is the home of the portrait of Our Lady, the 'Black Madonna' thought to have been painted by St. Luke. Next, on a more sombre note, we visit the concentration camp at Auschwitz and its chilling reminders of the atrocities of World War II. Then on to medieval Krakow. This evening, why not enjoy a Polish Polka Party. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Sympozjum (2 nights)
    Day 7KrakowKrakow sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour with our local guides reveals the cafestle and cathedral on Wawel Hill. Next we enjoy a walking tour through the medieval old town to visit the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church. Now our Tour Director will show us a fascinating Hidden Treasure of the city, and later maybe take an excursion to visit the astonishing Wieliczka salt mine. This evening, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 8BudapestKrakow - Slovakia - Budapest (2 nights) :
    After breakfast our morning drive takes us into the foothills of the Tatra Mountains and we cross into Slovakia. Next we continue into Hungary to the capital Budapest. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Ramada Plaza (2 nights)
    Day 9BudapestBudapest sightseeing and at leisure :
    Today's guided sightseeing tour features the main sights of the twin cities Buda and Pest, including a walking tour of the old town of Buda featuring the Fishermen's Bastion with its views across the Danube to the Parliament and the Great Synagogue. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to Szentendre or a horse-drawn cab ride on St. Margaret Island. After dark, why not discover Eastern Europe's liveliest nightlife. Tonight, we will enjoy a traditional Hungarian Highlight Dinner with music. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
    Day 10ViennaBudapest - Gyor - Vienna (2 nights) :
    This morning we drive through the Transdanubia region, dotted with orchards and vineyards, to Gyor. Founded by the Romans, it has retained much of its medieval and baroque charm. Here there's time for a stroll before we cross the Austrian border to Imperial Vienna where we spend the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Hilton Danube (2 nights)
    Day 11ViennaVienna sightseeing and at leisure :
    From the Opera to the Hofburg, the State Opera House to St. Stephen's Cathedral, our guided sightseeing tour reveals this city's elegance. Our included walking tour highlights "Am Hof", the oldest and most secret quarter of Vienna. Later, enjoy time at leisure to sightsee further and shop along the fashionable Karntnerstrasse. This evening, why not join an optional excursion and head to one of the wine villages to dine at a lively 'heurige' inn. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 12PragueVienna - Tabor - Prague (2 nights) :
    Today we travel to the town of Schrems and enter Southern Bohemia, driving past Trebon. Next, we visit Tabor, once the headquarters of the 15th century religious reformer, John Huss. From here we make our way to the Czech capital Prague, a lively hub of art and culture, for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza (2 nights)
    Day 13PraguePrague sightseeing and at leisure :
    Our morning sightseeing tour reveals one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our walking tour includes Prague Castle, a visit to the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the old town square. Later, time to visit one of the royal cafestles or enjoy a lunch cruise. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 14FrankfurtPrague - Pilsen - Nuremberg - Frankfurt (Offenbach) :
    Today's drive takes us through the Czech Republic to Pilsen - famous for its beer and - koda factory. Then we head into western Germany and on to Nuremberg. Here we see the cafestle and its ramparts before arriving in Frankfurt for our final night. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)

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