WARSAW BUDAPEST VIENNA & PRAGUE
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Day 1 Welcome to Warsaw
Meals D
Your Poland tour begins at 6 PM at Le Méridien Bristol, Warsaw. A transfer is included from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to your historic hotel on Warsaw's fashionable "Royal Route." Meet your travel companions and your Tour Director at tonight's welcome reception and dinner in the hotel, a Warsaw landmark for over a century.

Lodging Le Royal Meridien Bristol

Day 2 Explore Warsaw, a city reborn
Meals B, D
On your first full day in Poland tour the sights of Warsaw, including the Palace of Culture, Radziwill Palace and the Jewish Ghetto Memorial. Visit the city's 13th- and 14th-century Old Town, meticulously reconstructed after WWII, on a walking tour. Enjoy a free afternoon to pursue your own interests. In the evening, attend a private piano recital in a palace that features the music of Warsaw native Frédéric Chopin, and have dinner ŕ la carte at your Art-Nouveau hotel.

Lodging Le Royal Meridien Bristol

Day 3 Across the heart of Poland to Cracow / Old Town
Meals B, L, D
Head across the Polish countryside to ancient Cracow – the country's medieval capital and considered one of the finest medieval cities in Europe – for a two-night stay. After lunch, take a walking tour of the city's Old Town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Jagiellonian University, the Franciscan Church and the Archbishop's Palace, where Karol Wojtyla lived for two decades before becoming Pope John Paul II. Dinner is ŕ la carte at your hotel tonight.

Lodging Sheraton Krakow Hotel

Day 4 Visit Kazimierz or Wawel, and poignant Auschwitz
Meals B, D
You'll have a choice of sightseeing this morning, choosing to explore the former Jewish Quarter, known as Kazimierz (holidays permitting) – nearly destroyed in World War II but now restored and enjoying a Renaissance – or journeying to Wawel Hill on the banks of the Vistula to see Wawel Castle, the seat of Polish kings from the 11th to 17th centuries, and visit inside iconic Wawel Cathedral, Poland's national sanctuary and historic royal coronation site. In the afternoon, you're free to explore Cracow on your own or join an excursion to the poignant memorial and museum at Auschwitz, 40 miles from the city.

Lodging Sheraton Krakow Hotel

Day 5 Through the Tatra Mountains, bound for Hungary
Meals B, L, D
Travel from Poland through the scenic Tatra Mountains, stopping for lunch in Slovakia en route to Hungary. Arrive in Budapest, where you'll have dinner tonight – with wine included – aboard a private dinner cruise on the Danube River for a unique view of the Hungarian capital's amazing architecture, illuminated at night. Spend the next three nights at a modern luxury hotel in the heart of Budapest.

Lodging Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

Day 6 Stunning architecture and more in Pest
Meals B, D
Today, take a close-up look at fascinating Budapest as your Eastern Europe and Poland tour reveals landmarks in the city's Pest section, on the eastern side of the Danube. See the embassy district, City Park, Andrassy Avenue and Heroes' Square; visit the opulent State Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica and Dohány Synagogue (holidays permitting). Enjoy an ŕ la carte dinner at your hotel this evening.

Lodging Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

Day 7 Parliament, beautiful Buda and Castle Hill
Meals B, L
Start today's sightseeing with a morning visit to Hungary's Parliament building in Pest, a neo-Gothic masterpiece. Then head over to Buda to admire the frescoes and stained glass windowsinside the Gothic Matthias Church, where the final two Hungarian kings were crowned; see Fishermen's Bastion overlooking the Danube, with its neo-Romanesque design; and explore the cobblestone streets of Castle Hill, offering more splendid views of the city. Following lunch, you may enjoy complimentary use of the hotel's spa if you wish, or spend the rest of the day just as you please in Budapest.

Lodging Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest

Day 8 Check out Bratislava en route to Vienna
Meals B, L, D
Your Eastern Europe and Poland tour winds its way from Hungary through Slovakia en route to Austria. After lunch, stop in Slovakia's capital city of Bratislava this afternoon to explore some 17 centuries worth of history on a walking tour with a local guide, visiting the Old Town Hall and St. Martin's Cathedral, followed by some time on your own. Then continue on to glorious Vienna, the Austrian capital and former center of the Habsburg empire, for a three-night stay the Hotel Bristol, Vienna – one of Europe's most celebrated hotels – where you'll enjoy dinner ŕ la carte tonight.

Lodging Hotel Bristol

Day 9 Vienna's fine arts, Schönbrunn Palace & a strüdel demo
Meals B, L
Drive along Vienna's famous Ringstrasse and the Danube River, and view the vast Habsburg art collections on a guided visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (Kunsthistoriches). Then enjoy a gourmet cooking demonstration on how to make the city's famed strüdel – with a tasting, of course – at Schönbrunn Palace, built by Empress Maria Theresa to rival Versailles; boasting 1,400 rooms, including a Hall of Mirrors, it served as the summer residence for Austria's Habsburg emperors. Have lunch at the palace, and take a guided tour of its opulent State Apartments. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy wondrous Vienna as you wish.

Lodging Hotel Bristol

Day 10 A day of treasures & a music-filled night in Vienna
Meals B, D
Take a walking tour through medieval Vienna, its historic Jewish quarter, and the courtyard of the Hofburg – also known as the Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs – which is Austria's presidential residence today. Among the many museums housed in this grand landmark is the Imperial Treasury (Schatzkammer); if you wish, see its crowns, religious relics and other Imperial treasures at your leisure, or spend the rest of the day as you please. Enjoy lunch on your own today from among Vienna's dizzying array of restaurants and cafés. This evening after dinner at your landmark hotel, attend a private concert featuring the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, held in a historic Viennese palace.

Lodging Hotel Bristol

Day 11 Goodbye, Vienna and on to Prague
Meals B, L, D
Bid remarkable Vienna goodbye this morning and travel to Prague, the ancient capital of today's Czech Republic, where you'll spend three nights at the Kempinski Hybernská Prague, a former 15th-century Baroque palace in the heart of the city. After lunch, discover this beautiful city's roots on a walking tour of Old Town, linked to the castle district by the ornate Charles Bridge – lined with statues from centuries past, and alive with street musicians, artists, craftspersons and people out for a stroll. Take in the Powder Tower, the Astronomical Clock, Jan Palach Square, the Municipal House and other landmarks of this, one of Europe's best-preserved historic cities.

Lodging Kempinski Hotel Hybernska

Day 12 Prague's magnificent Castle District
Meals B
Explore Prague's Hradcany (Castle District) on a tour today; explore the remarkable complex of Prague Castle, one of the largest castles in the world. Built in the 9th century, it is the country’s traditional seat of power, and incorporates palaces, museums, monasteries, and halls for knighthood ceremonies. Visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the coronation site for Czech kings and queens, and enjoy an exclusive, privately guided tour of the opulent Baroque libraries of Strahov Monastery before spending the afternoon and evening just as you please.

Lodging Kempinski Hotel Hybernska

Day 13 Art and pageantry in Prague
Meals B, D
Continue your exploration of Prague – which seems to grow more beautiful each day – with a walking tour of Wenceslas Square and a visit to the historic Estates Theatre, followed by a choice – an architectural tour of Prague highlighting its grand blend of styles from the medieval Town Hall to the Art-Nouveau Municipal House; or an exploration of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), including the Old-New Synagogue, founded in the 13th century, and the Pinkus and Maisel synagogues (holidays permitting). This evening, join us for our exclusive farewell event at Lobkowicz Palace in Prague Castle, including a private tour of the palace's Princely Collections, a reception and a gala farewell dinner.

Lodging Kempinski Hotel Hybernska

Day 14 Journey home
Meals B
Your Central Europe and Poland tour ends in Prague, Czech Republic. A transfer is included from the Kempinski Hybernská Prague to Prague's Ruzyne International Airport. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Nights 1 - 2 : Le Royal Meridien Bristol - 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. Dining options include the Marconi Restaurant, offering Italian-influenced cuisine in a relaxed setting; the Viennese-styled Café Bristol for lighter fare; and the Column Bar, a Warsaw institution for cocktails and snacks, conversation and live music.

Nights 3 - 4 : Sheraton Krakow Hotel - Cracow, Poland
The Sheraton Krakow Hotel is ideally located on the bank of the Wisla (Vistula) 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 including 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; enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at The Olive Restaurant in the Atrium, and casual Tex-Mex fare at Someplace Else, a pub and eatery boasting eight plasma screens for sporting events and an outdoor terrace for summer fun.

Nights 5 - 7 : Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest - Budapest, Hungary
Towering over the center of historic Budapest, the boldly modern Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest welcomes 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 ambiance 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, minibar, safe, hairdryer, make-up mirror, bathrobe & slippers. Enjoy fine cuisine at Ristorante Giardino; smart, casual dining at Bistro Jardin; and inspired libations in the Lobby Lounge. The hotel also features an Asian-inspired Kempinski SPA, and its own collection of contemporary Hungarian art in the Kempinski Gallery.

Nights 8 - 10 : Hotel Bristol - 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 dining, impeccable service, and opulent guest rooms furnished with precious antiques. The hotel's Restaurant Korso has defined haute cuisine in Vienna for over two decades, and the Bristol Bar offers the perfect hideaway for drinks and snacks.

Nights 11 - 13 : Kempinski Hotel Hybernska - Prague, Czech Republic
Located in the very heart of Prague, the contemporary, five-star Kempinski Hybernská Prague is convenient to all the major historic sights such as Wenceslas Square, Old Town and the Charles Bridge. Spacious, comfortable guest rooms feature satellite TV, DVD player, coffee / tea maker, minibar, LCD TV with premium satellite channels, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, premium bedding, designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer, in-room safe, complimentary bottled water, an in-room safe and individual climate control. The Le Grill restaurant offers a menu of local Czech specialties and international cuisine and dining in the manicured garden during the warmer months is a special treat. The Two Steps Bar, with its winter garden annex, is fast becoming the place to see and be seen in Prague.

INCLUDED
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of local guides, drivers and the Tour Director are included. Transportation from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport or Central Train Station to Le Méridien Bristol, Warsaw is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided we have received your accurate flight information at least two weeks prior to the start of the tour. If you are arriving into another local train station please retain a receipt from your taxi and submit it to your Tour Director for reimbursement. Transportation from the Kempinski Hybernská Prague to Prague's Ruzyne International Airport or a local train station is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other guests.

Hotel Accommodations – The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are usually two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.

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.

Gratuities Included – All customary gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff 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
Transportation 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. Airport and train station transfers are included for these bookings as described above in Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or travel 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 Tour Operators Travel Protection Product that will be offered at time of booking for more information.

Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Pack at least one change of clothing in your carry-on bag
Split your items between your suitcase and a traveling companion's suitcase
Do not pack any vital medications or valuables in your checked luggage
Confirm that your luggage is checked and tagged to your final destination at airport check-in
Place your luggage claim tags in a secure place for your flight
File a claim for any missing luggage immediately before leaving the baggage claim area
Secure a case number and contact information for follow-up communications
Make certain that the airline has your onward itinerary

Your Tour Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.

Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual train and airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.

Tour Director Gratuities - The customary gratuities for the Tour Director and local drivers are not included. We ask that gratuities be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.