Collette > Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe

Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe
14 Days starting from $2,299

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

 

Length: 14 Days
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Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3412
   
 
 
About This Tour


This tour showcases historic and culturally-rich cities in Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Poland. Enjoy two night stays and guided tours in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. See what remains of the Berlin wall at "Checkpoint Charlie." Go to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a Polish UNESCO World Heritage Site, operating since the 13th century. See the sacred Black Madonna of Czestochowa. Visit the former concentration camp of Auschwitz.

 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
12 Breakfast(s), 6 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

BERLIN Hotel Schweizerhof
PRAGUE Diplomat Hotel
VIENNA Arcotel Kaiserwasser
BUDAPEST Art'otel Budapest
KRAKOW Andels Hotel
WARSAW Westin

On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Add a pre night stay in Berlin or a post night stay in Warsaw. Prices start at $100.00 per person.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Your journey to Central and Eastern Europe begins with an overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2
Arrive Berlin, Germany
Your tour begins today in Berlin. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3
Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin
Begin the day with a trip to Potsdam where you will see the impressive Sans Souci Palace*. Return to Berlin for a comprehensive tour featuring Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag Building. You will then pass through the area which was once “Check Point Charlie,” and see what remains of the Berlin Wall.

Day 4
Berlin - Prague, Czech Republic
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Depart Berlin for the “Golden City” of Prague. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit the Old Jewish Quarter*, its historic cemetery and museum.

Day 5
Prague
Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a visit to the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue with a leisurely walking tour through the old town, showcasing the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure to independently explore the city, shop for famous Bohemian Crystal, or visit one of the city''s many fine museums.

Day 6
Prague - Vienna, Austria
Leaving the Czech Republic you arrive in colorful and vibrant Vienna, Austria, the "musical city." Tonight''s dinner is in one of Vienna''s great local restaurants.

Day 7
Vienna
A tour of the city showcases some of its architectural marvels, including the magnificent St. Stephan’s Cathedral and the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. The remainder of the day is yours to experience all that Vienna has to offer. This evening you may choose to enjoy an optional dinner, followed by classical music performed at the Schoenbrunn Palace Orangerie.

Day 8
Vienna - Budapest, Hungary
Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque Hungarian countryside en route to historic Budapest. You will discover Budapest is divided by the Danube with the historic Buda on one side and the cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite side.

Day 9
Budapest
The beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to as "the Paris of Eastern Europe." Today, a local expert provides an informative city tour featuring Fishermen''s Bastion, Mathias Church, Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. A special stop is made at Heroes Square, a unique monument where you will learn about the many diverse leaders of Hungary. Later, you will have some free time to explore Budapest on your own.

Day 10
Budapest - Slovakia - Krakow, Poland
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Low Tatra mountain range of Slovakia en route to Poland. Your home for the next two nights is the lively city of Krakow, which still offers an old world charm.

Day 11
Krakow
A city tour of Krakow''s historic Old Town features Market Square, St. Mary''s Church, the University and Wawel Castle, a former residence of Polish kings. Later, join a former miner in exploring the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mines. Operating since the 13th century, these spectacular mines offer a maze of unique rooms, tunnels, chapels and salt statues, and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 12
Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Warsaw
A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp of Auschwitz. See first hand the various prison cells and learn the history of the prison and many of the hardships that occurred within those walls. Next, travel north to the spiritual center of Poland and the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. One of the monastery''s own clergy conducts an enriching tour of Jasna Gora and the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon. The Black Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims flocking to Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon you will arrive in the capital city of Warsaw.

Day 13
Warsaw
The moving history of Warsaw, both joyous and tragic, is yours to embrace as you embark on a special city tour of this capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.

Day 14
Warsaw - Tour Ends
Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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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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Know Before You Go....

Visitors to the Czech Republic are required to have travel/health insurances that covers medical services abroad. The minimum coverage of the insurance has to be at least $38,000 USD.  If you have purchased Collette Vacations Travel Protection, your coverage meets this requirement. If you opted not to purchase out travel protection, you will be required to have proof of your own coverage for the minimum of $38,000. We certainly encourage you to buy our comprehensive travel protection that not only covers this requirement; but also allows a full refund for cancellation any time up to the day prior to departure.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come; first served basis.

Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Time Zone
All countries on this tour are 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
 
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.
 
Elevation
Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,000 feet.


Germany, Potsdam, Sans Souci Palace, Czech Republic, Hradcany Castle, Austria, Schoenbrunn Palace, Hungary, Mathias Church, Poland, Wawel Castle, Salt Mines, Auschwitz, Black Madonna, Warsaw.

  • Experience the cultures of Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Poland.
  • Explore the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mines operating since the 13th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Visit the Jasna Gora monastery with one of its clergy to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
  • Local experts provide informative guided tours of Berlin, Potsdam, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw.

    • Know Before You Go....

    Visitors to the Czech Republic are required to have travel/health insurances that covers medical services abroad. The minimum coverage of the insurance has to be at least $38,000 USD.  If you have purchased Collette Vacations Travel Protection, your coverage meets this requirement. If you opted not to purchase out travel protection, you will be required to have proof of your own coverage for the minimum of $38,000. We certainly encourage you to buy our comprehensive travel protection that not only covers this requirement; but also allows a full refund for cancellation any time up to the day prior to departure.

    Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come; first served basis.

    Passport & Visa Information
    Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

    IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

    Time Zone
    All countries on this tour are 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
     
    Electricity
    An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage for Europe is 220.
     
    Elevation
    Elevation on this tour will not exceed 1,000 feet.
       
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