Trafalgar > Bohemian Highlights

Bohemian Highlights
15 Days starting from $2,599

Countries Visited:
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia

Check Rates & Availability

Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Europe & Britain 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: CBOH-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic

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

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Details
  • SPECIALS

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.
  • Györ: 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 Sköda plant.
  • Nuremberg: See the Castle and its ramparts.
  • Scenic drives: Central Polish plains, foothills of the Tatra Mountains, Danube valley, Transdanubia, Southern Bohemia, Romantic Road.

Dining Highlights
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Berlin
  • 13 Hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 2 local speciality restaurant dinners in Warsaw and Budapest
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Frankfurt
21 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • 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.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers
Berlin airport transfer will be provided on Day 2 and Frankfurt airport transfer on Day 15. Group transfers on arrival at Berlin Tegel Airport will operate at 09.00 and 13.00. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 08.00 and 10.00.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Additional Visa Requirements
Visas are required for most Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour.
    Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.
    • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Berlin.


    • Day 2 - Arrive Berlin On arrival at Berlin airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in , time to relax or start to explore this lively capital city. Later we join our Tour Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Drink.

      Hotel: Hilton


    • Day 3 - Berlin sightseeing & 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 4 - Berlin – 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 we enjoy dinner in a typical restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

      Hotel: Sheraton (2 nights)


    • Day 5 - Warsaw sightseeing & 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, after dinner, why not treat yourself to a Chopin recital. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


    • Day 6 - Warsaw – 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 7 - Krakow sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour reveals the castle 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 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 8 - Krakow – 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: Corinthia Aquincum (2 nights)


    • Day 9 - Budapest sightseeing & 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 dinner with music. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)


    • Day 10 - Budapest – Györ – Vienna (2 nights) This morning we drive through the Transdanubia region, dotted with orchards and vineyards, to Györ. 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 11 - Vienna sightseeing & 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 Kärntnerstrasse. 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 12 - Vienna – 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 13 - Prague sightseeing & at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour reveals one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our walking tour includes Hradçany Castle, a visit to the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. Later, time to visit one of the royal castles or enjoy a lunch cruise. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


    • Day 14 - Prague – Pilsen – Nuremberg – Frankfurt (Offenbach) Today''s drive takes us through the Czech Republic to Pilsen – famous for its beer and Sköda factory. Then we head into western Germany and on to Nuremberg. Here we see the castle and its ramparts before arriving in Frankfurt for our final night. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

      Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach


    • Day 15 - Frankfurt – USA Bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)



    Click here
    to check rates and availability online, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Or, to speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

    Airfare Disclaimer
    A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

    Documents
    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

             
    Touring Date
    Land Only
    Land + Air
    Single
    (Land Only)
    Single
    (Land + Air)
    4/11/2009 - 4/25/2009
    $3,090
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    4/18/2009 - 5/2/2009
    $3,090
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    4/25/2009 - 5/9/2009
    $3,090
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    5/2/2009 - 5/16/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    5/9/2009 - 5/23/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    5/16/2009 - 5/30/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    5/23/2009 - 6/6/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    5/30/2009 - 6/13/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    6/6/2009 - 6/20/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    6/13/2009 - 6/27/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    6/20/2009 - 7/4/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    6/27/2009 - 7/11/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    7/4/2009 - 7/18/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    7/11/2009 - 7/25/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    7/18/2009 - 8/1/2009
    $3,125
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    7/25/2009 - 8/8/2009
    $3,175
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    8/1/2009 - 8/15/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    8/8/2009 - 8/22/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    8/15/2009 - 8/29/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    8/22/2009 - 9/5/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    8/29/2009 - 9/12/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    9/5/2009 - 9/19/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    9/12/2009 - 9/26/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    9/19/2009 - 10/3/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    9/26/2009 - 10/10/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    10/3/2009 - 10/17/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    10/10/2009 - 10/24/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
    10/17/2009 - 10/31/2009
    $3,150
    Call Us
    Call Us
    Call Us
             
    All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
    • Berlin
    • Poznan
    • Warsaw
    • Czestochowa
    • Auschwitz
    • Krakow
    • Budapest
    • Gyor
    • Vienna
    • Tabor
    • Prague
    • Pilsen
    • Nuremberg
    All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    ** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    CURRENT SPECIALS:

    Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

    Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

    EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

    Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

    4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

    7-9 months SAVE 5%

    10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

    1 year or more SAVE 10%

    All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

    ......................................................................................................................

    SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

    Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

    IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

    .....................................................................................................................

    TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

    A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

    A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

    IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

    .....................................................................................................................

    YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

    Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

    On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

    .....................................................................................................................

    SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

    One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

    Guaranteed Room Share

    When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

    This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

    Single Supplement Value

    If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

    TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

    Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

    Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


       
    Send This Tour to a Friend:
       
    Your Name: Required.
    Your E-Mail Address: Required.Invalid format.
       
    Your Friend's Name: Required.
    Your Friend's E-Mail Address: Required.Invalid format.
       
    Comments:  
    Required.