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Day 1: ARRIVAL IN WARSAW
Welcome to Poland ! On arrival at Warsaw Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Warsaw has emerged from its ruins of WWII, to become a thriving metropolis, with plenty of sights to see, a vibrant cultural scene and an increasingly lively nightlife.
The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight stay in WARSAW
Meal: -
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Day 2: WARSAW | WARSAW CITY TOUR
Today enjoy a Warsaw City Tour.
Explore the beautiful city of Warsaw on a guided tour around the historic places of interest. See the Lazienki Park where the Chopin’s monument and the Palace on the Isle are placed. Head to the UNESCO listed Old Town and see the Royal Castle located at the Zamkowy Square, St. John’s Cathedral and the Market Square with the Mermaid Monument, the symbol of Warsaw. Walk around the Old Town and end the tour seeing the most expressive and symbolic monument s in Warsaw.
Overnight stay in KRAKOW
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 3: WARSAW – KRAKOW (325KMS – 4HRS)
This morning, travel to Krakow, one of Poland’s most popular cities, with its stunning renaissance square, the largest in Europe.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city on your own. This old medieval city has plentiful monasteries, churches and abbeys to admire.
Overnight stay in KRAKOW
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 4: KRAKOW | WALKING TOUR OF KRAKOW | AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL TOUR
Today embark on Walking tour of Krakow
Enjoy the major sights of Krakow and learn about the history of Poland on a walking tour. See the Wawel Castle and a 14th century cathedral. Stroll along Kanonicza and Grodzka streets to reach Collegium Maius. See top city attractions around Kraków's UNESCO-listed Old Town; the Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Church.
Enjoy Auschwitz-Birkenau and experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Pass through the crematoriums, old prison blocks, and moving memorials, and hear the stories of this dark time in history from your guide in a sensitive manner.
OR visit Wieliczka Salt Mine one of the world’s most remarkably preserved mines, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, on this trip from Kraków. Dating back to the 13th century, this mine produced table salt up until the year 2007 and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Lying on nine levels, the mine’s original excavations stretch for the total of 300 kilometres and reach a depth of up to 327 meters.
Overnight stay in KRAKOW
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 5: KRAKOW – BUDAPEST (450KMS – 6HRS)
Today, continue your journey to Budapest, This city has something for everyone – from dramatic history and flamboyant architecture to healing thermal waters and a nightlife that is unrivalled in Eastern and Central Europe.
The evening is free at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight stay in BUDAPEST
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 6: BUDAPEST | CITY TOUR OF BUDAPEST | SZECHENYI THERMAL SPA ENTRANCE TICKETS (OPTIONAL)
In the morning enjoy a City Tour of Budapest with Danube River Cruise
Discover all the most important sights in Budapest with your tour guide during the city tour. Let us show you the main attractions on both sides of the River Danube. Walk around the Castle District, enjoy the view from the Citadel and see the top attractions of Pest.
After the city tour enjoy a 1-hour river cruise on the Danube and see the sites of Budapest from a different perspective.
Spend the evening exploring the city on your own. We suggest you take an optional tour of Szechenyi Thermal Spa. Immerse yourself in the thermal baths located in the heart of Budapest and take part in a Hungarian tradition dating back over a century.
Overnight stay in BUDAPEST
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 7: BUDAPEST – VIENNA (270 KMS – 3 HRS – ONE WAY)
Today, continue your journey to Vienna, enroute visit Bratislava.
(NOTE: Only Private tours include an orientation tour of Bratislava enroute).
Bratislava is a place that has something for everybody. For lovers of history and arts, for admirers of opera or concert virtuosos, you can also find independent authentic culture as well as live multi-genre music in dozens of clubs and music bars. Bratislava is also the city of beer lovers. There are plenty of cosy small breweries located in the Old Town.
Continue to Vienna, Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine taverns, and special Viennese charm.
Overnight stay in VIENNA
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Day 8: VIENNA | CITY TOUR WITH SCHONBRUNN PALACE
In the morning enjoy a City Tour of Vienna with entrance to the Schonbrunn Palace
Admire Vienna’s impressive sites on a panoramic tour. See all the main sights and attractions along the grand Ringstrasse. Enjoy a skip the line access to the Schonbrunn Palace, the magnificent summer residence of the Habsburg dynasty.
Spend the evening exploring the city on your own. We recommend you to take an Optional tour of Entrance Tickets to Schonbrunn Palace Concerts. Listen to some of the most marvellous overtures, arias and duets from the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. "Le Nozze di Figaro", "Die Zauberflöte" and "Don Giovanni" to name a few. The orchestra is accompanied by two opera singers, a soprano and a baritone, and two ballet-dancers.
Overnight stay in VIENNA
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 9: VIENNA – PRAGUE (380 KMS – 4.5 HRS - ONEWAY)
This morning travel to Prague, enroute, take a brief stop for an orientation tour of Cesky Krumlov.
(NOTE: Only Private tours include an orientation tour of Cesky Krumlov enroute).
Český Krumlov, in Bohemia’s deep south, is one of the most picturesque towns in Europe. It’s a little like Prague in miniature – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a stunning castle above the Vltava River, an old town square, Renaissance and baroque architecture; you can walk from one side of town to the other in 20 minutes.
Continue your journey to Prague, the Capital City of the Czech Republic lies on the banks of the Vltava River.
Overnight stay in PRAGUE
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 10: PRAGUE | CITY TOUR OF PRAGUE WITH PRAGUE CASTLE AND BOAT CRUISE
This morning, proceed for a City Tour of Prague with Prague Castle and Boat Cruise.
Starting on the Wenceslas Square where an air-conditioned bus will take you to the most known places in Prague, such as the National Museum, Dancing House and all the way to the Prague Castle. From there continue by foot to Mala Strana and Kampa, Charles Bridge and Old Town Square with the famous Astronomical Clock, and the Jewish Quarter.
Later take a boat cruise on the Vltava River, where we will enjoy an unforgettable view of the Prague Castle, the National Theatre in Prague and other gems.
Overnight stay in PRAGUE
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 11: DEPART PRAGUE
Your trip concludes with a departure transfer to Prague Airport. Thank you for visiting Eastern Europe! We hope you have enjoyed your vacation and wish you a safe journey back
END OF SERVICES
Meal: Breakfast
TOUR LOCATION
Poland
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
We have carefully selected a range of preferred hotels in each city in four different categories, to ensure that you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay whilst travelling throughout Croatia.
Please find list of preferred hotels envisaged
We have designed holidays around different types of transportation to suit your individual budget.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
DAY | ROUTE | SERVICES | DISTANCE |
1 | Arrive Warsaw | Arrival transfer | |
2 | Warsaw | Warsaw City Tour | |
3 | Warsaw – Krakow | Travel to Krakow | 325kms – 4hrs – Oneway |
3 | Krakow | Walking tour of Krakow | Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Tour | |
4 | Krakow – Budapest | Enroute Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine (Only for Private Tours) | 450kms – 6hrs – Oneway |
5 | Budapest | City Tour of Budapest with Danube River Cruise | Entrance to Szechenyi Thermal Spa (Optional) | |
6 | Budapest – Vienna | Enroute Visit Bratislava (Only for Private Tours) | 270kms – 3hrs – Oneway |
7 | Vienna | City Tour of Vienna with entrance to the Schonbrunn Palace | Entrance tickets for the Schonbrunn Palace Concerts (Optional) | |
8 | Vienna – Prague | Enroute Visit Cesky Krumlov (Only for Private Tours) | 380kms – 4.5hrs - Oneway |
9 | Prague | City Tour with Prague Castle and Boat Cruise | |
10 | Depart Prague | Departure Transfer |
HOTELS ENVISAGED |
TOURIST CLASS |
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STANDARD CLASS |
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SUPERIOR CLASS |
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DELUXE CLASS |
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- Accommodation is based on standard rooms unless otherwise stated.
- Seaview and lakeview rooms (if available) will incur a supplementary charge.
- If any of these properties are unavailable at the time of booking, accommodation of a similar grade will be provided and a surcharge may apply.
- If the accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is not available another hotel of the same grade will be offered.
TRAVEL STYLES |
SEAT IN COACH (SIC) |
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POINT TO POINT (PTP) |
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VEHICLE AT DISPOSAL (VAD) |
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BOOKING AND DEPOSIT |
All bookings must be made in writing. Your booking will be confirmed almost immediately in most cases. A deposit of EUR 250 nett per person must be received 7 days after confirmation latest, at which time an invoice will be issued showing deposit received. The balance is due 35 days prior to tour departure. If deposit is not received, the booking will be assumed cancelled. For late booking (less than 35 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking. |
BOOKING CONFIRMATION |
Upon receipt of the booking (filled in with all necessary information), we will send you our written confirmation. As per the written confirmation we guarantee all services as mentioned in our programme. |
TRAVELLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
Any disability requiring special attention must be reported at the time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate to the special needs of the disabled guest, However, we are not responsible for any denial of services by service providers. |
Hotels, restaurants, motor coaches, mini buses, vans are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off, transportation vehicles or other personal needs. Travellers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. |
ACCOMMODATIONS |
The hotels specified are based on local classifications, which vary from country to country. Hotels mentioned will be used, If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotel will be of similar standard. While every effort is made to reserve twin bedded rooms, it may happen that a hotel provide some double bedded instead or v.v. |
Our standard practise is double bed room will be allocated to couples. Triple share rooms are generally based on an extra rollaway bed, which is not always suitable for adults. Please note that standard policy is that hotel rooms are available for check-in after 1400hrs. A request for early check-in needs to be advised in advance (subject to availability). |
LOCAL HOLIDAYS |
During national holidays certain facilities (museums, restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping) may be limited or unavailable. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. |
LUGGAGE |
Porterage is not included in the price. No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to baggage or passenger’s belonging. |
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & VISA REQUIREMENTS | |
No responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to travel documents or any of passenger’s belongings. Croatia (single entry) visa is required we suggest you to check with Consulate / Embassy for updated visa requirements. Securing visa is the responsibility of booking agent. | |
REFUNDS FOR UNUSED SERVICES | |
No refunds will be made for any unused services once travel arrangements have commenced. In case that guest cannot find the arrival transfer / driver at Dubrovnik or Zagreb Airports, they have to call emergency contact number in the travel documents. Any complaints while travelling should be made immediately to local representative, will try out utmost best to resolve any disputes. | |
CANCELLATION CHARGES | |
31 days or before | Full deposit |
30-25 Days | 35% of the Tour Price |
22-16 Days | 50% of the Tour Price |
15-0 Days | 100% of the Tour Price |
CHANGES TO ITINERARIES | |
If necessary for any reasons beyond our control, we reserve the right to amend or cancel any of the arrangements. | |