A 17-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $3,750
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Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Vienna.
Day 2 - Arrive Vienna (2 nights)
Welcome to Vienna, capital of Austria. This afternoon why not relaxin a café and indulge in some Viennese pastries and coffee?This evening, we meet with our Tour Director and fellow travelingcompanions for a Welcome Drink and learn about our tour ahead.Hotel: Renaissance Wien (2 nights)
Day 3 - Vienna sightseeing and at leisure
This morning we drive along the Imperial Boulevards with views ofthe Opera House, Parliament and St. Stephen''s Cathedral, as well asthe mighty Hofburg Palace, which all form part of our sightseeingtour with a local guide. Our walking tour takes us into the oldestparts of the city near ''Am Hof''. Then time is your own to perhapsjoin an excursion to nearby Bratislava. Tonight, why not try outsome of the local wines in a ''heurige'' tavern in the ViennaWoods? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - Vienna - Graz - Lake Bled (2 nights)
Today our Tour Director will share a Hidden Treasure with us all!First we head south towards the Semmering Pass, then we stop atGraz to admire its galleried courtyards and famous clock tower.Later we make our way southwards via the Austrian Riviera crossingthrough the Karawanken Mountains to the Slovenian border. Soon wereach Lake Bled, an earthly paradise at the foot of the JulianAlps, for our two-night stay! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Park Hotel (2 nights)
Day 5 - Lake Bled at leisure
This morning we will enjoy an orientation tour of this beautifulresort. Afterwards with time at leisure perhaps take an optionalexcursion to the famous caves at Postojna or delight in a cruise onthe glassy lake. Dinner is included at the hotel thisevening. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Lake Bled - Ljubljana - Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast it''s only a short drive to Roman founded Ljubljana,the Slovenian capital. On our arrival a sightseeing tour with alocal guide shows us the Opera house, cathedral, National Museumand castle as well as the numerous parks. Then we leave Ljubljanato drive south to the Croatian border near Karlovac. We continue upinto the forested National Park of Plitvice where we stop to seethe waterfalls and lakes of the National Park. We spend the nighthere and will enjoy dinner in our hotel this evening. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Hotel Jezero
Day 7 - Plitvice Lakes - Split (3 nights)
Our morning drive takes us through the Croatian countryside toSplit, the largest city in Dalmatia. It was Emperor Diocletian''sdecision in 305AD to build a palace for his retirement and as thepalace grew so did the city. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: President (3 nights)
Days 8 & 9 - Split sightseeing & Excursion to Hvar
With a local guide we will enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour ofthis gracious city by the sea. We will visit the Roman Palace ofDiocletian, a well preserved fortress which was once encircled by750 feet long walls. Highlights include remains of the originalpalace, a colonnaded square and the Temple of Jupiter. Then freetime to while away the hours exploring the maze of streets in theold town or wander down to the port. On one day we will enjoy afull day excursion to one of the islands in the Adriatic, Hvar,where we will see the 16th century cathedral and loggia built bythe Venetian architect Sanmicheli. The balance of your time here isat leisure to sightsee further or to enjoy some time on one of theother islands. This evening, we will enjoy a local Highlight Dinnerof Croatian specialties in the old town. (Buffet breakfast /Highlight dinner / Buffet breakfast)
Day 10 - Split - Dubrovnik (3 nights)
Today we will follow the amazingly beautiful coast to Dubrovnik -Pearl of the Adriatic - for our three-night stay. (Buffetbreakfast)Hotel: Ariston (3 nights)
Days 11 & 12 - Dubrovnik sightseeing & at leisure
We enjoy two full days in this impeccably medieval city. On ourfirst morning a walking tour with a guide includes a walk along thecity ramparts and a visit of the traffic-free old city, revealingthis city''s great history. We''ll see the Rector''s Palace, the CityWalls, Onofrio''s fountain and the Franciscan and Dominicanmonasteries. An UNESCO World Heritage site, Dubrovnik and its fivebastions are sure to cast a spell on you! And your Tour Directorwill show you another Hidden Treasure during your stay in thisunique city. Then time at leisure to explore the lively market,enjoy lunch in a seaside restaurant or simply relax. Alternatively,why not take an excursion intoMontenegro to see the only fjord in southern Europe and the2,500 year old town of Budva? Your Tour Director will be happy toadvise how best to use your free time. This evening, we will enjoya Highlight Dinner of local specialties at a characteristicrestaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner / Buffetbreakfast)
Day 13 - Dubrovnik - Zagreb (2 nights)
Back along the coast, we join the motorway to continue our Croatianadventure up to the capital Zagreb where we spend the next coupleof nights. Tonight, dinner is included at our hotel. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Westin (2 nights)
Day 14 - Zagreb sightseeing and at leisure
This morning our sightseeing tour with a local guide will show usall the highlights of the city, including the upper and lower town,the majestic cathedral, the Archbishop''s Palace, St. Marks Churchand the Opera House. Then we are free to perhaps take an excursioninto the surrounding countryside or simply explore the windingstreets of the old town. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 - Zagreb - Lake Balaton - Budapest (2 nights)
This morning we leave Croatia and approach the border with Hungaryand drive through a landscape dotted with storks'' nests and oldfarmhouses. We skirt Lake Balaton, Hungary''s largest and mostpopular holiday resort, before arriving in the Danube Valley andthe twin cities which straddle it - Buda and Pest! (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Ramada Plaza (2 nights)
Day 16 - Budapest sightseeing and at leisure
After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guideincludes a walking tour of Old Buda featuring the Fishermen''sBastion with its views over the Danube and the gothic Parliamentbuilding. We also view the Great Synagogue and visit Heroes''Square. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with ourTour Director and new-found friends. (Buffet breakfast / Farewelldinner)
Day 17 - Budapest - USA
This morning it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director andtraveling companions as our vacation comes to an end. There is atransfer available to Budapest Airport, conditions apply. (Buffetbreakfast)
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9/9/2010 - 9/25/2010 |
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9/16/2010 - 10/2/2010 |
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9/23/2010 - 10/9/2010 |
$3,750 |
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9/30/2010 - 10/16/2010 |
$3,750 |
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