WONDERS OF EASTERN EUROPE

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1 INDO AMERICAN SENIORS ORGANIZATION OF NEW JERSEY (IASONJ) 665, Lincoln Highway (Route 27), Iselin, NJ PH. (732) / (732) FAX iasonj@yahoo.com / Website : WONDERS OF EASTERN EUROPE TOUR START FROM: 09TH AUGUST 2019 TO 23RD AUGUST 2019 Day 01 : 09TH AUGUST : USA DEPARTURE DEPARTURE FROM EWR AIRPORT AT 19:25hrs TO WARSAW ARRIVAL AT 09:55hrs. ON 10TH AUGUST. Day 02 : 10TH AUGUST : Welcome to Warsaw!!! Guided Tour of Warsaw. Begin your beautiful journey of Europe. On arrival at the Warsaw airport,meet tour manager on arrival area and proceed to your hotel & check in. Later, soak in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city on a guided city tour with an experienced local guide. See the Old Town, Royal Castle, King Sigismund s Column, Market Square, Barbican and other sights. Later enjoy Elevator ride from city at Palace of Culture & Science to have nice view over the city of Warsaw. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel in Warsaw. (LL,D) Day 03 : 11TH AUGUST : Onto Krakow, Guided city tour of Krakow After a buffet breakfast, check out drive to the city of Krakow. Join an experienced English speaking local guide to see this beautiful city. After Local lunch see the Main Market Square with St. Mary s Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral and the medieval St. Florian s Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel in Krakow. (B, LL, D) Day 04 : 12TH AUGUST of Auschwitz concentration camp. After a buffet breakfast, experience tour of Auschwitz concentration camp. After lunch, rest of the day is free for you to either relax or explore this beautiful city on your own. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel in Krakow. (B, LL, D) Day 05 : 13TH AUGUST: Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Onto Bratislava. After a buffet breakfast, check out and get ready for a unique experience. Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The route starts 64 mts. deep which includes twenty chambers and ends 135 mts. below the earth s surface, where the world s biggest museum of mining is located with the unique centuries-old equipment among its exhibits. After lunch, drive to the Slovakian capital city of Bratislava. On arrival, check into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight in Bratislava. (B, LL, D)

2 Day 06: 14TH AUGUST : Bratislava Guided City Tour. Onto Budapest Hungarian capital. After a buffet breakfast, check out and join an experienced English speaking local guide for a city tour. See the Bratislava Castle, the Primates Palace and Slavín from where you get great views of the city. Walk through the pedestrianised Old Town and see St. Michael s Gate, the first University Istropolitana, St. Martin s Cathedral (where coronations were performed), the Old Town Hall and the Opera House. Also see the radio building or the upside down pyramid. After Indian lunch, drive to the Hungarian Capital Budapest. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight in Budapest. (B, LL, D) Day 07 : 15TH AUGUST : Budapest Guided City Tour. Visit the Buda Castle After a buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide to see the sights of Budapest. See the Heroes Square, Parliament Building, Széchenyi Chain Bridge and other sights and also visit the Buda Castle a medieval castle and now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, you have some free time to explore the various shopping opportunities that Budapest has to offer. Later in evening Enjoy Danube River Cruise. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight in Budapest. (B, LL, D) Day 08 : 16TH AUGUST : Onto Slovenia today! Guided city tour of Ljubljana After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to the Slovenian Capital City of Ljubljana. On arrival, enjoy lunch. Later, join an experienced English speaking local guide to see the sights. Proceed on a guided city tour of this romantic city situated on the banks of the Ljubljanica River. Visit the Preseren Square and Triple Bridge, Baroque Town Hall, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Dragon Bridge, etc. Continue sightseeing with the funicular to the medieval Ljubljana Castle. Climb the stairs to Ljubljana castle tower and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of old part of the city. These are just a few sights you will see on your tour of this charming and vibrant capital. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight in Ljubljana Day 09 : 17TH AUGUST: Visit the town of Bled. After a buffet breakfast, visit the alpine resort of Bled which ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts, renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake water. Embark Pletna boat and ride to Bled Island to visit the church of St. Mary and experience the opportunity of making one s wish come true by ringing the bell in the church. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight in Ljubljana. Day 10 : 18TH AUGUST : Vienna Guided City Tour. After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to the Austrian Capital Vienna. On arrival, enjoy lunch and proceed for a city tour of Vienna with an experienced English speaking local guide. Start your tour with a visit to the Schonnbrunn Palace one of the most visited places in Vienna. After local lunch, see the various chambers of the palace and the beautiful gardens. Also, see the

3 Opera House, St. Stephens Cathedral, Hofburg Palace and many more sights. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight in Vienna. Day 11 : 19TH AUGUST : Visit Seegrotte and Vienna Woods. Onto Prague. Orientation tour of Prague. Cruise on Vltava River. After a buffet breakfast, check out visit the Seegrotte in the Vienna woods from where you can also enjoy great views of this beautiful city and the Donau Canal. After lunch drive to the Czech Capital Prague. On arrival visit the Old Town Square for a feel of this city. See the astronomical clock on the town hall and the famous Charles Bridge. Later, check in to your hotel. This evening, proceed for a cruise on the Vltava River with a local guide. Overnight in Prague. Day 12 : 20TH AUGUST : Prague Guided City Tour. Visit Prague Castle. Free time for shopping. After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Prague with an experienced English speaking local guide. Start off with a visit to the Prague Castle. Walk through the many courtyards; visit the St. Vitus Cathedral the main church of the castle and the Golden Lane to see the brightly coloured houses lined along the castle wall. Later, drive around the medieval part of the city. After Indian lunch, the afternoon is free for you to relax in your hotel or explore the shopping opportunities that this city offers. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight in Prague. (B,L,D) Day 13 : 21ST AUGUST : Dresden Guided City Tour. Berlin - visit the Berlin Tower. After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the German town of Dresden which was destroyed during World War II and later restored to its original 18th Century glory. Join an experienced English speaking local guide to see the Opera House and stroll through Theatre Platz. Visit the Zwinger Palace with all its beautiful fountains. After lunch, drive to the city of Berlin and check in to your hotel. Later, in the evening visit the Berlin Tower. Tonight, enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight in Berlin. Day 14 : 22ND AUGUST : Berlin Guided City Tour. Free time for shopping. After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Berlin with an experienced English speaking local guide to see the city where Hitler rose to power. See the remains of the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag the German Parliament Building. Visit Alexander Platz in the city centre where you will see the World Clock. After lunch, the afternoon is free for you to relax in your hotel or explore the shopping opportunities around the city. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight in Berlin. Day 15 : 23RD AUGUST : Farewell!!! DEPARTURE FROM BERLIN AT 07:40HRS TO WARSAW ARRIVAL AT 09:05hrs. LONG LAYOVER AT WARSAW. WARSAW Departure 14:25hrs TO NEW YORK (EWR) ARRIVAL AT 17:40hrs. This morning, after a buffet / boxed breakfast, check out and proceed to the International airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday with Air Tours Holidays, which we re sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)

4 TOUR PRICE: Passengers travelling together Per person on twin share Per person in a single room WITHOUT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS 35 Pax Min/Max USD 2650 USD 3275 WITH INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS EX. EWR 35 Pax Min/Max USD 3900 USD 4525 NOTE: There will be no reduction for Triple Sharing. Selection of With or Without flight option cannot be changed after 30th April Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations. WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND EXCURSIONS POLAND Warsaw Krakow SLOVAKIA : Elevator to city at Palace of Culture & Science : Visit Wieliczka Salt Mines : Tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp Bratislava HUNGARY Budapest SLOVENIA Ljubljana Bled AUSTRIA Vienna : Visit Bratislava Castle & Primates : See the fascinating Radio Building or the upside down Pyramid : Visit the Buda Castle : Enjoy Danube River cruise : Ride a funicular to the medieval Ljubljana castle : Visit the alpine resort : Ride the Pletna, boat to Bled Island : Visit the church of St. Mary : Visit Schonnbrunn Palace and Gardens : Visit Seegrotte and Vienna Woods

5 CZECHREPUBLIC Prague : Cruise on Vltava River : Visit to the Prague Castle GERMANY Dresden : Visit the Zwinger Palace Berlin : Visit Berlin Tower ACCOMODATION: 01 night accommodation at hotel in Warsaw at Hotel Mercure Grand or similar 02nights accommodation at hotel in Krakow at Hotel Novotel Krakow West or similar 01 night accommodation at hotel in Bratislava at Hotel Austria Trend Bratislava or similar 02 nights accommodation at hotel in Budapest at Hotel Novotel Centrum Buda or similar 02 night accommodation at hotel in Ljubljana at Hotel Austria Trend Ljubljana or similar 01nights accommodation at hotel in Vienna at Hotel Azimut or similar 02nights accommodation at hotel in Prague at Hotel Panorama or similar 02 nights accommodation at hotel in Berlin at Hotel Golden Tulip or similar MEALS Daily buffet breakfast with fresh fruits 12 local / Western Lunches 01 Indian Lunch 13 Indian Jain / Vegetarian/ Non - Vegetarian dinners. TRANSFERS All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air conditioned coach. TOUR MANAGER Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour in Europe TIPS & PORTERAGE Tips to driver & guide Porterage of 1 bag (20kgs) per person at hotels only WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Cost of deviation: In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will

6 be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking. Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you have opted for deviation or purchase on separate ticket & not travelling under group ticketing. Cost of visas to travel on this tour Early Check in / Late Check out. Medical/Travel Insurance Any expenses of personal nature such as porter age, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc. Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in What your tour price includes Group is operated subject to a minimum of 35 full paying guests travelling together. Important Individual seating will be assigned at the airport while check in, please note this to avoid any disappointment at later date as this is group booking restriction. Online Check in Facility is not available in Group Booking/Flight Option given. Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare. Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person. The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Air Tours / IASONJ are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process. POINTS TO BE NOTED Air Tours / IASONJ shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any delay in flights or change in Schedule by the airline and any situations arising out of the same. Guests are allowed to select without flight option for this Tour and make own flight arrangement in case group flights is not suitable to them. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours / IASONJ will not be liable for the same. Air Tours / IASONJ shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement. Air Tours / IASONJ Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers. Air Tours / IASONJ We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary. For the convenience of our passengers, Air Tours / IASONJ will sometimes amend the itinerary; however all the other services will remain the same. Air Tours / IASONJ will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline.

7 The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually. Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together. Please refer to the booking form for detailed Terms and Conditions. VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR USA citizens : No Visa require Green Card Holders : Multiple Entry Schengen Visa Indian Nationals : Multiple Entry Schengen Visa Cost of visas is NOT INCLUDED in your tour price MEDICAL INSURANCE: It s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORSEEN EVENTS.