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14 DAYS FROM $4,990 US Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640 Fax: (425) 984-7676 Become immersed in culture among the palaces, castles,
art, architecture, and music of Old World Europe on this 2-week Eastern
Europe and Poland tour. Enjoy Strauss and Mozart at a private palace
concert in Vienna... a piano recital of Chopin's music in Warsaw... a
private dinner with Gypsy music followed by a cocktail cruise on the
Danube in Budapest... a strudel-making demonstration in Vienna... a
special private farewell evening at Lobkowicz Palace in Prague Castle
and much more. FYI - Apple strudel became popular throughout the Hapsburg Empire in the 18th century, causing the Austrians, Hungarians and Czechs all to stake a claim. Day
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Night 1 & 2: Le Méridien Bristol, Warsaw Warsaw, Poland A Warsaw landmark since 1901, Le Méridien Bristol, Warsaw is situated on the “King’s Walk,” the city’s most elegant street, just a short walk from the historical Old Town, the Royal Castle and the Opera House. The readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure deem this fine hotel among the best in the world. The hotel combines gracious 19th-century ambiance with 21st-century luxury and technology throughout. Guest rooms have been individually designed and offer deluxe amenities. The Fitness Center has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, and fitness equipment, and sumptuous Polish cuisine is offered in the award-winning Malinowa Restaurant. Night 3 & 4: Sheraton Krakow Hotel Krakow, Poland The Sheraton Krakow Hotel is ideally located on the Bank of the Wisla River near world-famous Wawel Castle and offers lovely views of both. The spectacular Atrium, with its glass roof, evokes the traditional feel of the Old Town square. Guest rooms are nicely decorated in contemporary Krakow style and feature sought-after amenities, to include Sheraton’s signature SweetSleeper® bedding. A waterfall enhances the indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium is available for guests. Sample Polish vodka in a glass made of ice at QUBE, the hotel’s popular vodka bar and café. Night 5, 6 & 7: Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Budapest, Hungary Towering over the center of historic Budapest, the boldly modern Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest welcomes Tauck guests to this remarkable city with luxurious rooms, elegant restaurants and a relaxing atmosphere. Hungary's first member of The Leading Hotels of the World combines the ambience and top-level service of a luxury hotel with state-of-the-art technology and a unique tradition of hospitality. Generously sized, beautifully appointed guest rooms are equipped with spacious bathrooms with underfloor heating (most with separate shower & bath), individually controlled air conditioning, a high-tech "infotainment" system with TV and movie channels, free wireless LAN internet, large desk with office tools, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, make-up mirror, bathrobe & slippers. The hotel features fine cuisine at Ristorante Giardino, smart, casual dining at Bistro Jardin, and inspired libations in the Lobby Lounge; an Asian-inspired Kempinski SPA; and its own collection of contemporary Hungarian art in the Kempinski Gallery. Night 8, 9 & 10: Hotel Bristol, Vienna Vienna, Austria The elegant Hotel Bristol is among the best hotels in this city of sophisticated hostelries. The readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler continually rate it as one of the finest hotels in the world. This proud member of The Luxury Collection artfully combines a sense of its historic grandeur with a warmly welcoming atmosphere in ways that are sure to impress. Ideally located next door to the Vienna State Opera in the heart of the city, Hotel Bristol has served as an elegant meeting point for Vienna’s cultural life for over a century, and features state-of-the-art amenities, exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and opulent guest rooms furnished with precious antiques. Night 11, 12 & 13: The Augustine, Prague Prague, Czech Republic Set in the picturesque Malá Strana district, The Augustine, Prague reflects this historic city's unique heritage, character and beauty from an ideal location close to legendary Prague Castle, the iconic Charles Bridge, and many other of the Czech capital's colorful attractions. Created from a number of distinct historic buildings – including a 13th-century Augustinian Monastery from which it gets its name – the hotel offers elegantly designed guest rooms with decor and furnishings inspired by early 20th-century Czech cubism, and boasting views overlooking the courtyards, the adjacent monastery chapel, or nearby Prague Castle. Each features individually controlled air conditioning, working desk, high-speed Internet connection, in-room bar and snack basket, flat-screen TV with international channels, safe, hairdryer, 100% linen sheets, marble bathroom with heated floor, music sound system, make-up mirror, and fluffy bathrobes and slippers. INCLUSIVE PRICES Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, special dinners, sightseeing, admissions, luggage handling and the services of the Tour Director, local guides and drivers are included. A representative of the Tour Operator will meet you at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport and provide transportation to Le Méridien Bristol, regardless of the day or time of your arrival, provided we have received your accurate flight information at least two weeks prior to the start of the tour. The Tour Operator will also provide transportation from The Augustine, Prague to Ruzyně International Airport on the day of your departure. Hotel Accommodations – The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tour Operator standard is to provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from place to place, this standard remains uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are two-bedded rooms with a rollaway cot or a sofa bed, when available, and are not recommended for comfort. Adjacent, adjoining and connecting rooms are available by request only and cannot be guaranteed Meals – Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Tour Director – Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna & Prague is conducted by a Tour Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tour Director is a professional, fully trained employee of The Tour Operator. Gratuities Included – All gratuities for restaurant and hotel staffs and local guides are included. No Options Sold – Your Tour Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you. NOT INCLUDED Airfare to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States. Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours – To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult the Extend This Journey section on this website and discuss it with the reservations agent when you book your tour. Luggage Responsibility – Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Protection Plan for more information. Personal Expenses - Phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, mineral waters and soft drinks, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, airport departure taxes, vaccinations, visa fees and services, and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant. Tour Director Gratuities - The customary gratuities to the Tour Director and driver are not included. Gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group. DEPARTURE DATES May - October PRICES |A-Z TRAVEL MALL -Home | A-Z TOURS -Home | A-Z Tours International - Company Profile Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640 Fax: (425) 984-7676 tours@a-ztravel.com |
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