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THE BEST OF EASTERN EUROPE (RO2008)
15 Days starting from $CALL

Countries Visited:
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland

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Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: REGIONAL DISCOVERY EUROPE
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: RO-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour



Vacation Overview
This is the perfect 15-day vacation for those who really want to explore Central Europe in detail. Guided sightseeing in these main capitals is included. In Berlin, with a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Warsaw, with a visit to the Historical Museum, Budapest, with a visit to Matthias Coronation Church, Vienna, with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Prague, with a visit to 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle. Your overnight in Krakow, with an included visit to ancient Wawel Royal Castle, offers the unique possibility to visit Jasna Gora Monastery near Czestochowa, and the former Auschwitz Concentration Camp. And on the return trip to Berlin, stop in Dresden and enjoy an orientation of this splendid city. Back in Berlin, enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your vacation.

 
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Meals
13 buffet breakfasts (BB); 6 three-course dinners (D), including welcome and farewell dinners in Berlin

Hotels
BERLIN NH Berlin-Mitte (SF), WARSAW Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers (SF), KRAKOW Andel’s (F), BUDAPEST Radisson SAS Beke (SF), VIENNA Austria Trend Savoy (SF), PRAGUE Dorint Don Giovanni (F)
Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Berlin, Germany. Time to rest or to explore the capital of reunited Germany. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Berlin. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the Ku’damm, the restored Reichstag, monumental Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, and the 210-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH (except on Sundays), drive along Unter Den Linden Boulevard, pass the German State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. The afternoon is free, and an optional excursion to historic Potsdam is available. Tonight is your chance to sample Berlin’s fine restaurants and nightlife! (BB)

Day 4:
Berlin–Warsaw, Poland. Transfer to the railway station and board the EUROCITY TRAIN to Warsaw. (BB,D)

Day 5:
Warsaw. Your Local Guide will tell you about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway city between East and West. See the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Quarter) with its market square and 14th-century CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN, the “wedding cake” Palace of Culture and Science, neoclassical Lazienki Palace, and the remnants of the Jewish ghetto. In the HISTORICAL MUSEUM a moving film shows the city before and after wartime destruction. Afternoon at leisure. How about tonight’s optional Polish dinner and folklore show at a typical Warsaw restaurant? (BB)

Day 6:
Warsaw–Czestochowa–Auschwitz–Krakow. This morning visit JASNA GORA, the monastery near Czestochowa, and admire its BLACK MADONNA, which is venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol. Next, stop in Auschwitz to visit what is left of the CONCENTRATION CAMP, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Krakow. (BB,D)

Day 7:
Krakow. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide in ancient Krakow, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the 14th-century Jagiellonian University, ST. MARY’S CHURCH, and WAWEL ROYAL CASTLE. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace. Tonight you can try out one of Krakow’s traditional inns. (BB)

Day 8:
Krakow–Slovakia–Budapest, Hungary. A scenic day taking you right through the heart of mountainous and densely wooded Slovakia, where brown bears still roam free. Approach Budapest soon after arriving in the wide open valley of the Danube River. Why not join an optional folklore performance tonight? (BB,D)

Day 9:
Budapest. Your Local Guide takes your 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. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (BB)

Day 10:
Budapest–Vienna, Austria. Drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your sightseeing 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, 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 awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. (BB)

Day 11:
At Leisure in Vienna. A whole day at leisure offers you the opportunity to join exciting optional excursions to the Vienna Woods, historic Schönbrunn Palace, a concert, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own. (BB)

Day 12:
Vienna–Brno, Czech Republic–Prague. Across the Czech border and into Moravia. In Brno, the country’s second-largest city and Napoleon’s headquarters during the “Battle of the Three Emperors” at nearby Austerlitz, time for an orientation tour and lunch. In the afternoon drive through the rich farmlands of Moravia and Bohemia to Prague. This evening maybe attend a concert featuring Mozart, Dvorak, or Smetana, all of whom found inspiration here. (BB,D)

Day 13:
Prague. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features 1,000-year-old HRADCANY CASTLE, the former residence of Bohemian kings; ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL (on Sundays no inside guiding permitted), the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Afterwards, you may wish to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square. Tonight, why not join an optional dinner outing? (BB)

Day 14:
Prague–Dresden, Germany–Berlin. Turn back to Germany and stop in Dresden, the former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, the city has since been restored to it baroque splendor. You’ll love the architecture of the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera. Next, return to Berlin and enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (BB,D)

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


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Documents
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.

         
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Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$783

Triple room reduction per person:
$38

Extra nights per person in Berlin:
in single room $235, in twin room $160, in triple room $150

City Highlights
BERLIN
Welcome dinner, guided sightseeing, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; farewell dinner at a local restaurant

BERLIN-WARSAW
By Eurocity Train (first-class)

WARSAW
Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of St. John and the Historical Museum

CZESTOCHOWA
Visit the Monastery of Jasna Gora and its Black Madonna

AUSCHWITZ
Visit the site of the former concentration camp

KRAKOW
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Mary’s Church and Wawel Royal Castle

BUDAPEST
Guided sightseeing, picture stop at Fishermen’s Bastion, visit St. Matthias Coronation Church

VIENNA
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral

BRNO
Orientation

PRAGUE
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral

DRESDEN
Orientation

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$783

Triple room reduction per person:
$38

Extra nights per person in Berlin:
in single room $235, in twin room $160, in triple room $150

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!


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.


Save $200 per couple on all 2009 Globus vacations

Travel is the one investment that still has a great return.

Get a world of returns for your investment with Globus. You’ll reap the benefits of the perfect itinerary reflecting more than 80 years of travel experience, including expert Tour Directors and Local Hosts who are unmatched in the industry. Our prices include well-appointed accommodations, some meals, VIP access to the must-see sights, a variety of unique transportation, baggage handling and Local Guides who deliver authentic local experiences and unique stories behind the world’s most remarkable destinations. No one in the industry brings so much value to the dollar today.

Book a 2009 Globus vacation between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009, and you will save $200 per couple on the land only price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation and receive $100 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $400 per couple on 2009 Europe vacations

Whatever treasure you seek, Globus will unveil Europe’s most cherished masterpieces. From the famed Golden Coast in the Mediterranean, and the glorious beauty of France’s Châteaux Country, to the fairytale lands of Bavaria and the splendor of Italy’s grand cities, the possibilities are never ending when you travel with Globus. No matter which of our journeys you choose, we have the perfect way for you to enjoy Europe’s premier destinations all at a price you can afford.

$400 off per couple on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe vacation.*

*Book a 2009 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive the $200 off per person offer. Land only bookings are eligible for the $100 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save up to $400 per couple on Europe river cruises

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.

$400 off per stateroom on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

$200 off per stateroom on the land/cruise only price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

*Book a 2009 Globus Europe River Cruise 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 January 2, 2009 and March 3, 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.


   
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