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City Highlights PRAGUEGuided sightseeing, visit Hradcany CastleNUREMBERGWelcome reception; guided sightseeingMAIN-DANUBE CANALCruise in the canalREGENSBURGGuided sightseeing, visit the Old ChapelPASSAUGuided sightseeingMELKGuided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyVIENNAGuided sightseeingBUDAPESTGuided sightseeing, visit Fishermen''s Bastion; Puszta excursion with display of horsemanshipKALOCSAGuided sightseeing, visit the Paprika MuseumNOVI SADGuided sightseeingBELGRADEGuided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress, Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorgeVELIKO TÂRNOVOGuided sightseeing, visit the Patriach’s ChurchARBANASSIGuided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityCONSTANTAGuided sightseeing, visit the Natural History and Archaeological Museum and Peter and Paul Orthodox ChurchBUCHARESTGuided sightseeing, visit the National Art Museum Meals Buffet breakfast (BB) in Prague and Bucharest; superb dining with all meals on board including Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, Captain''s Dinner, one sitting with open seating arrangements; quality wines from Europe''s most famous wine regions with every dinner on board Hotels: PRAGUE Hilton (SF), BUCHAREST Athénée Palace Hilton (SF)
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(Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Prague, Czech Republic. (Thu.-Sat.) Prague is a 1,000-year old city preserved in time. Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. (BB daily) Day 3: Prague, Czech Republic. (Thu.-Sat.) Prague is a 1,000-year old city preserved in time. Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. (BB daily) Day 4: Prague, Czech Republic. (Thu.-Sat.) Prague is a 1,000-year old city preserved in time. Best-known treasures are the Old Town’s Astronomical Clock, HRADCANY CASTLE, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. (BB daily) Day 5: Prague–Nuremberg, Germany. (Embarkation) (Sun.) After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where the crew of your vessel waits to welcome you aboard. (BB,D) Day 6: Nuremberg. (Mon.) Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg’s traditions include its famous Lebkuchen, toy making, and metal working. (FB,L,D) Day 7: Regensburg. (Tue.) Regensburg is one of Germany’s best preserved medieval cities. Highlights include the Old Town Hall; the white and gold OLD CHAPEL; and the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 A.D. (FB,L,D) Day 8: Passau–Linz, Austria. (Wed.) Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, is home to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the world’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Linz, Austria’s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. (FB,L,D) Day 9: Melk–Vienna. (Thu.) Melk’s magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe’s largest monasteries. Vienna, known as the “City of Music,” inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. (FB,L,D) Day 10: Vienna. (Fri.) Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s capital has much to offer: the Hofburg Palace, the Vienna Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Shop in the Kärntnerstrasse and enjoy Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. (FB,L,D) Day 11: Budapest, Hungary. (Sat. & Sun.) Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is the most cosmopolitan city in Eastern Europe. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with FISHERMEN’S BASTION and the Matthias Church are sights not to be missed. Shop for renowned peasant embroidery, Herend porcelain, and paprika. Not far from the city and an integral part of Hungarian rural life is the PUSZTA, vast grasslands where the country’s beloved fiery horses are reared. (FB,L,D daily) Day 12: Budapest, Hungary. (Sat. & Sun.) Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is the most cosmopolitan city in Eastern Europe. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with FISHERMEN’S BASTION and the Matthias Church are sights not to be missed. Shop for renowned peasant embroidery, Herend porcelain, and paprika. Not far from the city and an integral part of Hungarian rural life is the PUSZTA, vast grasslands where the country’s beloved fiery horses are reared. (FB,L,D daily) Day 13: Kalocsa. (Mon.) Following a turbulent history, the Archbishop’s Palace and Kalocsa Cathedral dominate the quiet town of Kalocsa, now best known for paprika and folklore art. (FB,L,D) Day 14: Novi Sad, Serbia. (Tue.) Overlooking the city of Novi Sad, is Marshal Vauban’s unconquerable Petrovaradin Fortress. Dramatic past events shaped both the present and the future of this beautiful region. (FB,L,D) Day 15: Belgrade. (Wed.) The capital of Serbia is situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. Its main sights include KALEMEGDAN FORTRESS, the world’s largest Orthodox Church of St. Sava, and Marshal Tito’s tomb and monument. (FB,L,D) Day 16: Iron Gates. (Thu.) The Serbian fortresses of Smederevo and Golubac and the Trajan Table marking the Roman conquest of Dacia are impressive sights on the right bank of the Danube. Most spectacular is Iron Gates gorge, a narrow and formerly very dangerous passage dividing Europe’s Alps from the Carpathians and forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (FB,L,D) Day 17: Svistov, Bulgaria–Veliko Târnovo–Arbanassi–Rousse. (Fri.) A comfortable ride away from the river port of Svistov is the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo. Situated on three hills surrounding the Yantra River, the city was a natural fortress. The oldest part is Tsarevits Hill, home of the Royal Fortress and PATRIARCH’S CHURCH. The historic village of Arbanassi is best known for its ETHNOGRAPHICAL MUSEUM and outstanding collection of frescoes in the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. Today, Rousse is Bulgaria’s largest inland port. (FB,L,D) Day 18: Black Sea Canal, Romania–Constanta. (Sat.) The 40-mile-long Black Sea Canal, the pride of communist achievement, was completed in 1984. Constanta is Romania’s most important commercial center and a popular resort, with interesting sights such as the NATURAL HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the PETER AND PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH. (FB,L,D) Day 19: Oltenita (Disembarkation)–Bucharest. (Sun.) Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital, is only a short drive from Oltenita. Its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe have earned it the name “Paris of the East.” The impressive Parliament Building is the second-largest building in the world, after the Pentagon. Royal Palace Square was the scene of riots in 1989, which led to the collapse of the communist dictatorship. The former Royal Palace now houses the NATIONAL ART MUSEUM. (FB) Day 20: Bucharest. (Mon.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
PRAGUEGuided sightseeing, visit Hradcany CastleNUREMBERGWelcome reception; guided sightseeingMAIN-DANUBE CANALCruise in the canalREGENSBURGGuided sightseeing, visit the Old ChapelPASSAUGuided sightseeingMELKGuided visit of the Benedictine AbbeyVIENNAGuided sightseeingBUDAPESTGuided sightseeing, visit Fishermen''s Bastion; Puszta excursion with display of horsemanshipKALOCSAGuided sightseeing, visit the Paprika MuseumNOVI SADGuided sightseeingBELGRADEGuided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress, Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorgeVELIKO TÂRNOVOGuided sightseeing, visit the Patriach’s ChurchARBANASSIGuided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the NativityCONSTANTAGuided sightseeing, visit the Natural History and Archaeological Museum and Peter and Paul Orthodox ChurchBUCHARESTGuided sightseeing, visit the National Art Museum
CURRENT SPECIALS: Book now and take $200 off per couple on any air-inclusive European Low Season Vacations.* * Book a 2008/2009 Globus Europe Winter air-inclusive vacation on select carriers to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between June 4 and August 31, 2008 for travel commencing between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one another or any offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Save up to $600 per stateroom on 2009 Globus River and Small Ship Cruises Discover an entirely new way to uncover the wonders of the world with river and small ship cruises. From a wine tasting adventure through the vineyards of France to island hopping in the Galapagos Islands, you’re sure to find a Globus river or small ship cruise that speaks to your heart. There’s simply no more peaceful way to sample the charming cities and awe-inspiring sights of Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.
*Book a 2009 Globus River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $125 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between May 14 and August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. To secure the air booking, an additional deposit of $250 is required, which is refundable until the time that the flight information is confirmed. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. 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.
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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!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer 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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