Day 1:
(Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Vienna, Austria. (Sun.) Time to rest or to explore the city, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Vienna. (Mon.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House and the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace and an evening out to one of Vienna’s concert halls can be arranged. (BB)

Day 4:
Vienna–Ljubljana, Slovenia–Lake Bled. (Tue.) Scenic Semmmering Pass, stately Styrian crossroads towns, and Carinthian lakes and resorts provide the ever-changing Alpine backdrop to today’s journey through the loveliest parts of Austria to Slovenia and its elegant capital, Ljubljana. Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the medieval castle, the impressive City Hall, and a visit to magnificent ST. NICOLAS CATHEDRAL. Then continue to Lake Bled, where you will stay for the next two nights. (BB,D)

Day 5:
At Leisure in Lake Bled. (Wed.) Enjoy a full day at leisure in this beautiful resort. There is plenty of time to explore on your own, to cruise on the lake, or to simply relax. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (BB,D)

Day 6:
Lake Bled–Split, Croatia. (Thu.) A scenic day today: enter Croatia and enjoy the beautiful scenery on your way south towards the Dalmatian Coast and Split, the ancient Spalato. (BB,D)

Day 7:
Split–Dubrovnik. (Fri.) Learn about the history of this captivating resort from your Local Guide and visit the labyrinth of 4th-century DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE, a well-preserved fortress and a living part of the Old Town. Time to explore the maze of shops and taverns. After lunch admire stunning seascapes as you drive along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.(BB)

Day 8:
Dubrovnik. (Sat.) Dubrovnik, beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, was once an independent maritime republic rivaling Venice. Your Local Guide takes you to the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks, and will show you the Francisan and Dominican monasteries. Then you will visit the 15th-century RECTOR’S PALACE. Afternoon and evening at leisure. (BB,D)

Day 9:
At Leisure in Dubrovnik. (Sun.) A full day on your own to just relax. Ask your Tour Director for suggestions. (BB)

Day 10:
Dubrovnik–Plitvice. (Mon.) Enjoy a pleasant drive north through the Croatian countryside to the Plitvice NATIONAL PARK, famous for its lakes, waterfalls, and forests. This is the perfect place to stay overnight and soak in the pure beauty of the area. (BB,D)

Day 11:
Plitvice–Zagreb. (Tue.) A comfortable drive to Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing, which features all important landmarks of the Lower and medieval Upper Town, such as the Parliament, Stone Gate, the Archbishop’s Palace, and more, plus a visit to the majestic CATHEDRAL. (BB,D)

Day 12:
At Leisure in Zagreb. (Wed.) A whole day to explore the city on your own: wander through the main center and browse through the shops, or visit one of the excellent museums and art galleries. Your Tour Director has suggestions for exciting optional activities. Tonight is your chance to try out traditional dishes in one of Zagreb’s excellent restaurants. (BB)

Day 13:
Zagreb–Budapest, Hungary. (Thu.) Today leave Croatia and enter Hungary. Drive along Lake Balaton and stop to take pictures of the beautifully situated Abbey of Tihany before arriving in Budapest, Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan city. Tonight, perhaps join an optional dinner outing. (BB)

Day 14:
Budapest. (Fri.) Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe's most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world's second-largest Jewish Synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen’s Bastion enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then visit the 13th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is at leisure, and tonight a farewell dinner has been prepared at the hotel to celebrate the success of your Eastern European vacation. (BB,D)

Day 15:
(Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)

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Price Details US Single room suplement: $720 Triple room reduction per person: $57 Extra nights per person in Vienna: in single room $166, in twin room $106, in triple room $102 Extra nights per person in Budapest: in single room $162, in twin room $103, in triple room $97

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!

Globus River Cruise Special Offers

If you are looking for a smart investment, Globus gives you a world of return. A river cruise with Globus is a fantastic value, since the price includes accommodations, local sightseeing, many meals, and complimentary wine with dinner, greatly minimizing both on-shore and onboard costs. It’s clear that a journey with Globus is an investment in yourself, one amazing experience at a time.

And now, a Globus river cruise is an even better value. Book a 2009 European river cruise before February 28, 2009, and you will save $400 per stateroom on the air-inclusive price or save $200 per stateroom on the land/cruise price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between December 16, 2008 and February 28, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer except Journeys Club and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE!

*Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply.