Austria Croatia and Hungary 2010

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Tour Length: 17 Days
Countries Visited: Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: Regional
Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-CHSC-2010
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Cities Visited:
Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary

Soak in the regal atmosphere of Austria, discover the astounding beauty of Croatia''s lakes and medieval cities, and explore the inspiring city of Budapest.

 

Sightseeing Highlights
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes the ImperialBoulevards, St. Stephen''s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Opera andParliament.
  • Graz: See the galleried courtyards, clock towerand Renaissance ''Landhaus''.
  • Lake Bled: Orientation of this beautiful resort.
  • Ljubljana: Sightseeing includes the Opera House,Castle, Cathedral and much more.
  • Karlovac: See the castle of Dubovac.
  • Plitivice Lakes: Sightseeing tour includes thewalls of the palace and Jupiter''s Temple. Cruise to the island ofHvar.
  • Split: See Jupiter''s Temple and visits the Palace.Cruise to the Island of Hvar.
  • Hvar: Orientation includes the 16th centuryCathedral and the Loggia.
  • Dubrovnik: See the Rector''s Palace, the City Wallsand more.
  • Zagreb: See the Opera House, Cathedral and St.Mark''s Church.
  • Budapest: See the Fishermen''s Bastion, Heroes''Square and the Great Synagogue.

Dining Highlights
  • 15 hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 6 three-course dinners
  • 2 Local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Split andDubrovnik.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Budapest.
  • 24 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and awashroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingualTour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Vienna, Ljubljana, Plitvice,Split, Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Budapest.
  • Return Ferry to the Island of Hvar in the Adriatic.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 17 (conditionsapply)

Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
  • Gatwick Airport Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.

Important note: Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.
Free airport transfers: Transfers on Day 2 at Vienna Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Budapest Airport at 07.00 and 11.00.
 

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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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.

  • Austria
  • Slovenia
  • Croatia
  • Hungary
 

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