Escorted Tours Central, Eastern, Southern and Adriatic Europe 2026
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Table of contents K0505-7DBUDWAW Crossing the Iron Curtain....................................................... 8 7 DAYS IN BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-9DBERBUD The best of Central Europe. ..................................................10 9 DAYS IN BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, AND BUDAPEST K0505-7DPRGBUD Capitals of Habsburg empire................................................ 12 7 DAYS IN PRAGUE, VIENNA, AND BUDAPEST K0505-9DWAWTLL Amber road fromWarsaw to the Baltic States................. 14 9 DAYS IN WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-13DBUDTLL Treasures of eastern Europe................................................. 16 13 DAYS IN BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-11DPRGWAW Kaleidoscope of the Habsburg Empire. .............................. 18 11 DAYS IN PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-9DVIEWAW On the Wings of Classical Music. ........................................ 20 9 DAYS IN VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-6DKRKWAW The soul of Poland. ................................................................ 22 6 DAYS IN KRAKOW AND WARSAW K0505-7DBERVIE Central European Culture. ................................................... 24 7 DAYS IN BERLIN, PRAGUE, AND VIENNA K0505-7DVILTLL Discovering the Baltic States. ............................................. 26 7 DAYS IN VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-11DKRKTLL Amber road from Krakow to the Baltic States................. 28 11 DAYS IN KRAKOW, WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-13DBERWAW Royal roads of the past......................................................... 30 13 DAYS IN BERLIN, DRESDEN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-19DBERTLL Where West meets East........................................................ 32 19 DAYS IN BERLIN, DRESDEN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN
K0806-8DSPUZAG Croatia and Slovenia Express: Split to Zagreb. ................ 36 8 DAYS IN SPLIT, PLITVICE LAKES, POSTOJNA CAVE, BLED, LJUBLJANA, AND ZAGREB K0806-10DDBVZAG Dalmatian Sunshine with Slovenia: Dubrovnik to Zagreb...38 10 DAYS IN DUBROVNIK, SPLIT, PLITVICE LAKES, POSTOJNA CAVE, BLED, LJUBLJANA AND ZAGREB K0806-14DTIRZAG Four Adriatic Countries: Tirana to Zagreb........................40 14 DAYS IN TIRANA, TIVAT, DUBROVNIK, SPLIT, PLITVICE, BLED AND ZAGREB K0807-8DZAGSPU Croatia and Slovenia Express: Zagreb to Split. ................ 42 8 DAYS IN ZAGREB, BLED, PLITVICE AND SPLIT K0807-10DZAGDBV Dalmatian Sunshine with Slovenia: Zagreb to Dubrovnik...44 10 DAYS IN ZAGREB, BLED, PLITVICE, SPLIT AND DUBROVNIK K0807-14DZAGBEG Dalmatian Sunshine with Sarajevo and Belgrade........... 46 14 DAYS IN ZAGREB, BLED, PLITVICE, SPLIT, DUBROVNIK, SARAJEVO AND BELGRADE K0807-14DZAGTIR Four Adriatic Countries: Zagreb to Tirana........................ 48 14 DAYS IN ZAGREB, BLED, PLITVICE, SPLIT DUBROVNIK, TIVAT AND TIRANA K301-7DLJUBLD Experience Slovenia, the Story of a Green Country........ 50 7 DAYS IN LJUBLJANA, POSTOJNA, PIRAN, GORIŠKA BRDA, SOČA VALLEY, BLED AND BOHINJ Terms & Conditions............................................................... 52
Central and Eastern Europe
8 Day 1 | Thursday - Arrive in Budapest You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2 | Friday - in Budapest Today, the sightseeing tour views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. (B) Day 3 | Saturday - to Krakow The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. (B) Day 4 | Sunday - in Krakow A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B) KRAKOW BUDAPEST WARSAW Crossing the Iron Curtain 7 DAYS IN BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-7DBUDWAW
9 Day 5 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join us for a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrival to Warsaw, Poland's capital. Dinner this evening at your hotel. (B, D) Day 6 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 7 | Wednesday - Depart Warsaw Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B) K0505-7DBUDWAW START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 9 Apr 15 € 1,695 May 7 May 13 € 1,750 Jun 4 Jun 10 € 1,699 Jul 23 Jul 29 € 1,653 Aug 20 Aug 26 € 1,653 Sep 3 Sep 9 €1,699 Sep 24 Sep 30 € 1,699 Oct 15 Oct 21 € 1,699 Single Room Supplement € 593 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Arrival transfer from Budapest airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 7 # Breakfast daily and 2 dinners # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Budapest # Krakow # Warsaw HOTELS # Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City (or similar) # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. budapest hungary 2 krakow poland 2 warsaw 2 slovakia AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU KRAKOW B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
10 MDROESSTDAERN BERLIN PRAGUE The best of Central Europe 9 DAYS IN BERLIN, DRESDEN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, AND BUDAPEST K0505-9DBERBUD Day 1 | Friday - Arrive in Berlin You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink. Day 2 | Saturday - in Berlin Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) Day 3 | Sunday - to Prague After breakfast, we take you to Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. (B) Day 4 | Monday - in Prague After breakfast, we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
11 K0505-9DBERBUD START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 3 Apr 11 € 2,889 May 1 May 9 € 2,855 May 29 Jun 6 € 2,855 Jul 17 Jul 25 € 2,796 Aug 14 Aug 22 € 2,796 Aug 28 Sep 5 € 2,855 Sep 18 Sep 26 € 2,949 Oct 9 Oct 17 € 2,949 Single Room Supplement € 1,172 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Berlin airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Budapest airport on day 9 # Breakfast daily and one dinner # Welcome Drink in Berlin # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Berlin # Dresden # Prague # Vienna # Budapest HOTELS # Berlin: NH Berlin Alexanderplatz Hotel (or similar) # Prague: Hotel Adria (or similar) # Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (or similar) # Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City (or similar) BUDAPEST Day 5 | Tuesday - to Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz." There is free time to start discovering the city's delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B) Day 6 | Wednesday - in Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening enjoy the classical Concert of Strauss's & Mozart's music. (B) Day 7 | Thursday - to Budapest Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B, D) Day 8 | Friday - in Budapest The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the "Paris of the East", shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B) Day 9 | Saturday - Depart Budapest After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. (B) budapest hungary 2 prague czechia austria vienna 2 2 germany 2 berlin VIENNA NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. dresden B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
12 MBUODSATPAERST PRAGUE VIENNA Capitals of Habsburg empire 7 DAYS IN PRAGUE, VIENNA, AND BUDAPEST K0505-7DPRGBUD Day 1 | Sunday -Arrive in Prague You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a welcome drink. Day 2 | Monday - in Prague After breakfast. we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 3 | Tuesday - to Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz." There is free time to start discovering the city's delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. Overnight. (B) Day 4 | Wednesday - in Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. (B) Optional: Evening classical Concert of Strauss's & Mozart's music. Day 5 | Thursday - to Budapest Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B, D) Day 6 | Friday - in Budapest The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the "Paris of the East", shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B)
13 K0505-7DPRGBUD START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 5 Apr 11 € 1,614 May 3 May 9 € 1,530 May 31 Jun 6 €1,530 Jul 19 Jul 25 € 1,614 Aug 16 Aug 22 € 1,614 Aug 30 Sep 5 € 1,699 Sep 20 Sep 26 € 1,699 Oct 11 Oct 17 € 1,699 Single Room Supplement € 552 VIENNA INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Prague airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Budapest airport on day 7 # Breakfast daily and 1 dinner # Welcome drink in Prague # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Prague # Vienna # Budapest HOTELS # Prague: Hotel Adria (or similar) # Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (or similar) # Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City (or similar) PRAGUE Day 7 | Saturday - Depart Budapest After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. (B) hungary 2 prague czechia austria vienna 2 2 budapest NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
14 WARSAW WARSAW VILNIUS Day 1 | Monday - Arrive in Warsaw You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route frommagnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 3 | Wednesday - to Vilnius Drive across the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to the border of Lithuania on your way to Vilnius, arriving at the day's end. (B) Day 4 | Thursday - in Vilnius Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit baroque St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and striking St. Anne's Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, famous Gediminas' Tower and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free to continue exploring. (B) Optional: Town of Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes. Amber road from Warsaw to the Baltic States 9 DAYS IN WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-9DWAWTLL
15 K0505-9DWAWTLL START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 13 Apr 21 € 1,776 May 11 May 19 € 1,835 Jun 8 Jun 16 € 1,784 Jul 27 Aug 4 € 1,870 Aug 24 Sep 1 € 1,870 Sep 7 Sep 15 € 1,784 Sep 28 Oct 6 € 1,784 Oct 19 Oct 27 € 1,784 Single Room Supplement € 587 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Warsaw airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Tallinn airport on day 9 # Breakfast daily and 2 dinners # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Warsaw # Vilnius # Riga # Tallinn HOTELS # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) # Vilnius: Hotel Radisson or Novotel Centre (or similar) # Riga: Hotel Radisson Latvia (or similar) # Tallinn: Hotel Park Inn Meriton (or similar) TALLINN Day 5 | Friday - to Riga Depart this morning for Riga, the capital of Latvia. The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or go for a walk through the city. (B) Day 6 | Saturday - in Riga See Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is free to explore more, shop, or maybe sample Latvian crepes. (B) Day 7 | Sunday - to Tallinn Today journey will take us to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B) Day 8 | Monday - in Tallinn On a walking tour of Tallinn's Upper and Lower Old Town, view the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, see Toompea Castle and see the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. Afternoon free. Farewell dinner this evening with your Tour director and fellow traveling companions. (B, D) Day 9 | Tuesday - Depart Tallinn Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Tallinn airport. (B) vilnius lithuania tallinn estonia latvia riga 2 poland 2 2 warsaw 2 NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
16 MRIOGASTAR BUDAPEST TALLINN Day 1 | Thursday - Arrive in Budapest You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2 | Friday - in Budapest Today, after breakfast, the sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. (B) Day 3 | Saturday - to Krakow The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. (B) Day 4 | Sunday - in Krakow A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B) Day 5 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join us on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the late afternoon, arrive in Warsaw, Poland's capital. Dinner this evening. (B, D) Day 6 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: Chopin concert. (B) Day 7 | Wednesday - to Vilnius Drive across the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to the border of Lithuania on your way to Vilnius, arriving at the day's end. (B) Treasures of eastern Europe 13 DAYS IN BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-13DBUDTLL
17 K0505-13DBUDTLL START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 9 Apr 21 € 2,796 May 7 May 19 € 2,847 Jun 4 Jun 16 € 2,811 Jul 23 Aug 4 € 2,753 Aug 20 Sep 1 € 2,753 Sep 3 Sep 15 € 2,811 Sep 24 Oct 6 € 2,811 Oct 15 Oct 27 € 2,811 Single Room Supplement € 934 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Arrival transfer Budapest airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Tallinn airport on day 13 # Breakfast daily and 3 dinners # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Budapest # Krakow # Warsaw # Vilnius # Riga # Tallinn HOTELS # Budapest: NH Budapest City (or similar) # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) # Vilnius: Hotel Radisson or Novotel Centre (or similar) # Riga: Hotel Radisson Latvia (or similar) # Tallinn: Hotel Park Inn Meriton (or similar) VILNIUS Day 8 | Thursday - In Vilnius Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit baroque St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and striking St. Anne's Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, famous Gediminas' Tower and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free to continue exploring on your own. Optional: Town of Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes. (B) Day 9 | Friday - to Riga Depart this morning for Riga, the capital of Latvia. The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or go for a walk through the city. (B) Day 10 | Saturday - in Riga See Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is free to explore more, shop, or maybe sample Latvian crepes. (B) Day 11 | Sunday - to Tallinn Today journey will take us to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B) Day 12 | Monday - in Tallinn On a walking tour of Tallinn's Upper and Lower Old Town, view the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, see Toompea Castle and see the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. The afternoon is free. This evening enjoy a Farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. (B, D) Day 13 | Tuesday - Depart Tallinn Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Tallinn airport. (B) lithuania 2 warsaw 2 krakow budapest 2 vilnius hungary poland slovakia estonia 2 2 2 latvia riga NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. tallinn B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
18 MPROASGTUAER VIENNA BUDAPEST Day 1 | Sunday - Arrive in Prague You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink. Day 2 | Monday - in Prague After breakfast, we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 3 | Tuesday - to Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz." There is free time to start discovering the city's delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B) Day 4 | Wednesday - in Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening optional classical Concert of Strauss's & Mozart's music. (B) Kaleidoscope of the Habsburg Empire 11 DAYS IN PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-11DPRGWAW
19 K0505-11DPRGWAW START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 5 Apr 15 € 2,588 May 3 May 13 € 2,507 May 31 Jun 10 € 2,507 Jul 19 Jul 29 € 2,545 Aug 16 Aug 26 € 2,545 Aug 30 Sep 9 € 2,643 Sep 20 Sep 30 € 2,643 Oct 11 Oct 21 € 2,643 Single Room Supplement € 934 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Prague airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 11 # Breakfast daily and 2 dinners # Welcome drink in Prague # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Prague # Vienna # Budapest # Krakow # Warsaw HOTELS # Prague: Hotel Adria (or similar) # Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (or similar) # Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City (or similar) # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) WARSAW Day 5 | Thursday - to Budapest Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B, D) Day 6 | Friday - in Budapest The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the "Paris of the East", shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B) Day 7 | Saturday - to Krakow The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. (B) Day 8 | Sunday - in Krakow Our morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B) Day 9 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join us for a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrival to Warsaw, Poland's capital. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) Day 10 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: Late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 11 | Wednesday - Depart Warsaw Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B) austria 2 2 warsaw 2 krakow budapest 2 vienna 2 prague hungary czechia poland slovakia NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
20 VIENNA KRAKOW BUDAPEST On the Wings of Classical Music 9 DAYS IN VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-9DVIEWAW Day 1 | Tuesday - Arrive in Vienna You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink. Day 2 | Wednesday - in Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening enjoy the classical Concert of Strauss's & Mozart's music. (B) Day 3 | Thursday - to Budapest Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner, in your hotel. (B, D) Day 4 | Friday - in Budapest The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the "Paris of the East", shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B) Day 5 | Saturday - to Krakow The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. (B)
21 K0505-9DVIEWAW START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 7 Apr 15 € 2,205 May 5 May 13 € 1,997 Jun 2 Jun 10 € 1,997 Jul 21 Jul 29 € 2,205 Aug 18 Aug 26 € 2,205 Sep 1 Sep 9 € 2,847 Sep 22 Sep 30 € 2,847 Oct 13 Oct 21 € 2,847 Single Room Supplement € 842 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Vienna airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 9 # Breakfast daily and 2 dinners # Welcome drink in Vienna # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Vienna # Budapest # Krakow # Warsaw HOTELS # Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (or similar) # Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City (or similar) # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) WARSAW Day 6 | Sunday - in Krakow A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to stroll, browse the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B) Day 7 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join us for a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrival to Warsaw, Poland's capital. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) Day 8 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 9 | Wednesday - Depart Warsaw Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B) budapest hungary poland austria vienna 2 slovakia 2 krakow 2 2 AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU warsaw NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
22 WARSAW WIELICZKA SALT MINE AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU The soul of Poland 6 DAYS IN KRAKOW AND WARSAW K0505-6DKRKWAW Day 1 | Friday - Arrive in Krakow You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink. Day 2 | Saturday - in Krakow After breakfast, we take you to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine is over 700 years old and is one of the largest and oldest working salt mines in Europe. It is on the UNESCO list of the 12 most priceless monuments in the world. An elevator will take you to the first level of the mine where you will be able to see the 180-foot chapel made from salt rock and lit with salt-crystal chandeliers. There are many other chambers carved out of a huge block of salt, underground museums, and even tennis and volleyball courts. Return to Krakow for some free time before we continue our exploration and visit the Jewish quarter of the city. (B) Day 3 | Sunday - in Krakow A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B) Day 4 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrival to Warsaw, Poland's capital. Dinner this evening. (B, D)
23 K0505-6DKRKWAW START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 10 Apr 15 € 1,291 May 8 May 13 €1,206 Jun 5 Jun 10 € 1,206 JuI 24 Jul 29 € 1,291 Aug 21 Aug 26 € 1,291 Sep 4 Sep 9 € 1,206 Sep 25 Sep 30 € 1,206 Oct 16 Oct 21 € 1,206 Single Room Supplement € 408 KRAKOW 3 krakow INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Krakow airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 6 # Breakfast daily and 1 dinner # Welcome drink in Krakow # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Krakow # Warsaw HOTELS # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) poland 2 KRAKOW Day 5 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 6 | Wednesday - Depart Warsaw Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B) warsaw NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
24 MBEORSLTINAR PRAGUE DRESDEN Central European Culture 7 DAYS IN BERLIN, DRESDEN, PRAGUE, AND VIENNA K0505-7DBERVIE Day 1 | Friday - Arrive in Berlin You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink. Day 2 | Saturday - in Berlin Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) Day 3 | Sunday - to Prague After breakfast, we take you to Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. (B) Day 4 | Monday - in Prague After breakfast, we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 5 | Tuesday - to Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz." There is free time to start discovering the city's delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B)
25 K0505-7DBERVIE START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 3 Apr 9 € 1,614 May 1 May 7 € 1,444 May 29 Jun 4 € 1,444 Jul 17 Jul 23 € 1,393 Aug 14 Aug 20 € 1,393 Aug 28 Sep 3 € 1,444 Sep 18 Sep 24 € 1,529 Oct 9 Oct 15 € 1,529 Single Room Supplement € 625 BERLIN 2 berlin INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Berlin airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Vienna airport on day 7 # Breakfast daily # Welcome drink in Berlin # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Berlin # Dresden # Prague # Vienna HOTELS # Berlin: NH Berlin Alexanderplatz Hotel (or similar) # Prague: Hotel Adria (or similar) # Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (or similar) germany 2 prague VIENNA Day 6 | Wednesday - in Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. Optional: Evening classical Concert of Strauss's & Mozart's music. (B) Day 7 | Thursday - Depart Vienna After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. (B) czechia austria vienna 2 NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. dresden B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
26 MRIOGASTAR VILNIUS TALLIN Discovering the Baltic States 7 DAYS IN VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-7DVILTLL Day 1 | Wednesday - Arrive in Vilnius You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a Welcome drink. Day 2 | Thursday - in Vilnius Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit baroque St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and striking St. Anne's Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, famous Gediminas' Tower and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free to continue exploring. (B) Optional: Visit Trakai, which is beautifully set on three lakes. Day 3 | Friday - to Riga Depart this morning for Riga, the capital of Latvia. The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or go for a walk through the city. (B) Day 4 | Saturday - in Riga See Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is free to explore more, shop, or maybe sample Latvian crepes. (B)
27 K0505-7DVILTLL START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 15 Apr 21 € 1,529 May 13 May 19 € 1,453 Jun 10 Jun 16 € 1,402 Jul 29 Aug 4 € 1,487 Aug 26 Sep 1 €1,487 Sep 9 Sep 15 € 1,402 Sep 30 Oct 6 € 1,402 Oct 21 Oct 27 € 1,402 Single Room Supplement € 424 VILNIUS INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Vilnius airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Tallinn airport on day 7 # Breakfast daily and one dinner # Welcome drink in Vilnius # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Vilnius # Riga # Tallinn HOTELS # Vilnius: Hotel Radisson or Novotel Centre (or similar) # Riga: Hotel Radisson Latvia (or similar) # Tallinn: Hotel Park Inn Meriton (or similar) vilnius RIGA Day 5 | Sunday - to Tallinn Today journey will take us to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B) Day 6 | Monday - Tallinn Enjoy a walking tour of Tallinn's Upper and Lower Old Town, featuring the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, and the 14th-century Gothic Town Hall. The afternoon is free. In the evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travelers. (B, D) Day 7 | Tuesday - Depart Tallinn Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Tallinn airport. (B) lithuania 2 tallinn estonia latvia riga 2 2 NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
28 TALLINN VILNIUS RIGA Day 1 | Saturday - Arrive in Krakow You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink. Day 2 | Sunday - in Krakow This morning's sightseeing tour includes Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and a visit of the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, featuring the Main Market Square, the Renaissance Cloth Hall, and a visit to St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to relax or explore further. (B) Day 3 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp fromWorld War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. Dinner, overnight. (B, D) Day 4 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 5 | Wednesday - to Vilnius Drive across the Polish countryside, cities, and towns as you head to the border of Lithuania on your way to Vilnius, arriving at the day's end. (B) Amber road from Krakow to the Baltic States 11 DAYS IN KRAKOW, WARSAW, VILNIUS, RIGA, AND TALLINN K0505-11DKRKTLL
29 K0505-11DKRKTLL START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 11 Apr 21 € 2,124 May9 May 19 €2,039 Jun 6 Jun 16 € 2,039 Jul25 Aug 04 € 2,124 Aug 22 Sep 1 € 2,124 Sep 5 Sep 15 € 2,039 Sep26 Oct 6 € 2,039 Oct 17 Oct 27 € 2,039 Single Room Supplement € 738 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Krakow airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Tallinn airport on day 11 # Breakfast daily and 2 dinners # Welcome drink in Krakow # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Krakow # Warsaw # Vilnius # Riga # Tallinn HOTELS # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) # Vilnius: Hotel Radisson or Novotel Centre (or similar) # Riga: Hotel Radisson Latvia (or similar) # Tallinn: Hotel Park Inn Meriton (or similar) KRAKOW Day 6 | Thursday - in Vilnius Explore Vilnius, located at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia Rivers. Visit the Baroque St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, and the striking St. Anne's Church. View Vilnius University (established in 1570), Gediminas' Tower, and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is at leisure. (B) Optional: Visit Trakai, beautifully situated among three lakes. Day 7 | Friday - to Riga Depart this morning for Riga, the capital of Latvia. The balance of the day is at leisure to begin exploring the city with its interesting architecture, do some shopping, or go for a walk through the city. (B) Day 8 | Saturday - in Riga See Riga Castle on the banks of the Daugava River, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument, and the district of Art Nouveau houses on a morning sightseeing tour. The rest of the day is free to explore more, shop, or maybe sample Latvian crepes. (B) Day 9 | Sunday - to Tallinn Today journey will take us to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. (B) Day 10 | Monday - in Tallinn On a walking tour of Tallinn's Upper and Lower Old Town, view the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, see Toompea Castle and the 14th-century gothic Town Hall. Afternoon free. Farewell dinner this evening with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions. (B, D) Day 11 | Tuesday - Depart Tallinn Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Tallinn airport. (B) vilnius lithuania tallinn estonia latvia riga 2 poland 2 2 warsaw 2 2 krakow NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
30 BUDAPEST VIENNA WARSAW Day 1 | Friday - Arrive in Berlin You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director. Day 2 | Saturday - in Berlin Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) Day 3 | Sunday - to Prague After breakfast, we will take you to Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. (B) Day 4 | Monday - in Prague After breakfast. we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B) Day 5 | Tuesday - to Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the "City of Waltz." There is free time to start discovering the city's delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B) Day 6 | Wednesday - in Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening optional classical Concert of Strauss's & Mozart's music. (B) Royal roads of the past 13 DAYS IN BERLIN, DRESDEN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW K0505-13DBERWAW
31 K0505-13DBERWAW START DATE END DATE PER PERSON IN TWIN Apr 3 Apr 15 € 3,090 May 1 May 13 € 2,974 May 29 Jun 10 € 2,974 Jul 17 Jul 29 € 2,889 Aug 14 Aug 26 € 2,889 Aug 28 Sep 9 € 2,974 Sep 18 Sep 30 € 3,127 Oct 9 Oct 21 € 3,127 Single Room Supplement € 1,104 INCLUDED FEATURES # First class hotels # Airport arrival transfer Berlin airport to hotel on day 1 # Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 13 # Breakfast daily and 2 dinners # Welcome drink in Berlin # Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach # Professional Tour Director throughout # Luggage handling (1 pc per person) # Whisper technology enhanced touring # Service charges and hotel taxes # Admissions indicated in bold INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING TOURS # Berlin # Dresden # Prague # Vienna # Budapest # Krakow # Warsaw HOTELS # Berlin: NH Berlin Alexanderplatz Hotel (or similar) # Prague: Hotel Adria (or similar) # Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (or similar) # Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City (or similar) # Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (or similar) # Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum (or similar) DRESDEN Day 7 | Thursday - to Budapest Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B, D) Day 8 | Friday - in Budapest The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the "Paris of the East", shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. This evening dinner at your hotel. (B) Day 9 | Saturday - to Krakow The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. (B) Day 10 | Sunday - in Krakow A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B) Day 11 | Monday - to Warsaw This morning join us for a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrival to Warsaw, Poland's capital. Dinner & overnight. (B, D) Day 12 | Tuesday - in Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) Day 13 | Wednesday - Depart Warsaw Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B) austria 2 warsaw 2 krakow budapest 2 vienna 2 prague hungary czechia poland slovakia germany 2 berlin 2 NOTES: Kompas reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar standards at our discretion, and if such change occurs, it is not grounds for the cancellation of the trip. Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes. dresden B-Breakfast | D-Dinner
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