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1 EASTERN EUROPE PACKAGES The Grand UNESCO Tour of Hungary, Romania and ulgaria 20 days /19 nights Starting from EUR 3.855,00 per person / in double room hotels 4* EUR 3529,00 per person / in double room hotels 3* On this guided tour we will explore the UNESCO Monuments of Hungary, Romania and ulgaria. In each location a local driver guide will introduce you to their homeland and take you to the countries most important sights and cities. While in udapest you will spend the majority of the time in the city with excursions to the surrounding area. The first day will be to get acquainted with the city on a half day sightseeing tour, visiting the Parliament Palace. Then the next few days we will explore the area, going to such tourist regions as Lake alaton, Danube end, see the Puszta horse-show of the Hungarian Plain.. Then we will move onto Romania to discover this unique and diverse country. Included on this portion will be the 3 main tourist regions; Maramures, ucovina and Transylvania. Each region has its own traditions and culture specific to their areas. In Maramures the culture has changed very little in the past 100 years and the traditions are still practiced today. Explore the ancient wooden churches, gates and historic villages that make Maramures so special. After we continue to ucovina to see the famous Painted Monasteries created by Stephen the Great. Then onto Transylvania; land of amazing medieval towns, castles and the legend of Dracula. And before moving onto to ulgaria we will spend a night in ucharest. In ulgaria we continue to explore the UNESCO monuments of this corner of Europe. The first stop is Veliko Tarnovo, which is the historic capital of ulgaria during the medieval ages. Here we will see the magnificent citadel on Tsarevets Hill. efore reaching Sofia we will make stops in

2 other important sights, such as the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery and more. his tour is customizable and can be adjusted upon your request. ". Itinerary: Day 1: ROUTING: UDAPEST - Upon arrival your private driver will transfer you to your hotel - Check in hotel - Folklore show with dinner - Return in the evening - Overnight in udapest Day 2: ROUTING: UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - 3-hour-long city tour and Parliament visit. Erzsebet Square, Opera House, Heroes Square/Millenium Memorial (photostop), downtown, Erzsebet ridge, panorama view to the banks of the River Danube with famous public buildings, panorama view from Gellert Hill (photostop), walk in the Castle district, Matthias Church (outside), Fishermen astion, panorama view to the city, Margit ridge. - Visit the House of Parliament: first outside then inside the impressive building with its magnificent neogothic chambers and staircases, the home of the Hungarian Holy Crown. The program ends in front of the House of Parliament. (Note: this tour maybe changed to a city tour by boat, inquire for details) - Rest of the day at your leisure - Overnight in udapest Day 3: ROUTING: UDAPEST - LAKE ALATON - UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - Lake alaton - Herend. Starting from Erzsebet square this is an excursion to the Herend porcelain art that is famous throughout Europe. After a guided tour in the world largest porcelain manufactory (founded in 1826), coffeebreak in the Porcelanium. Shopping, then drive to Lake alaton and enjoy the beautiful nature of Tihany Peninsula. Visit the Abbey that was founded in course-lunch with wine in a csarda. Drive to alatonfured, walk round the nice spa-centre. The tour ends in udapest city centre. - Rest of the day at your leisure - Overnight in udapest

3 Day 4: ROUTING: UDAPEST - ESZTERGOM - VISEGRAD - SZENTENDRE - UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - Danube end tour: Esztergom-Visegrad-Szentendre (9-10 hours approx.). Starting from Erzsebet square visit three towns of archbishops, kings and artists. Esztergom: the oldest Hungarian Royal Residence and ecclesiastic centre. Visit the asilica. Visegrad: unique panorama view from the Citadel and 3- course-lunch with wine in a nice restaurant. Szentendre: walk round the Mediterranean-like town then visit the Caprice Hungarian jewellery museum including multimedia presentation, factory visit and jewellery exhibition. The tour ends in udapest city centre. - Overnight in udapest Day 5: ROUTING: UDAPEST - SZENTENDRE - UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - Tour to the Romantic Szentendre Szentendre is located along the River Danube with hills in the background attracts residents and visitors for ages. Thanks to the Serb refugees settled here in the last centuries still retains the Mediterranean townscape, Orthodox churches and Cyrillic-inscribed monuments. The town's baroque appearance has been preserved. Artists discovered this picturesque village in the 1920s and turned it into an art colony. Visit the unique museums of the town: Margit Ceramic Museum and Marcipan Museum. A cup of coffee and biscuits will be offered in a nice confectionery. Free time for shopping. - Rest of the day at your leisure - Overnight in udapest Day 6: ROUTING: UDAPEST - PUSZTA - UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - 09:00AM: The romantic Hungarian Plain/Puszta horse-show (8 hours approx.). Starting from Erzsebet square this is an excursion to the Hungarian Puszta. The program starts with a short walk in Kecskemet, in the so-called Famous Town. Then journey to a farm in the Puszta. Stud-farm visit, horseshow and carriage drive. Typical Hungarian 3-course-lunch with wine and gipsy music in a Csarda. The tour ends in udapest city centre - Rest of the day at your leisure - Overnight in udapest

4 Day 7: ROUTING: UDAPEST - CLUJ-NAPOCA - reakfast - Take a train to Cluj, - Upon arrival to Cluj your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up from the train station - Overnight in Cluj Day 8: ROUTING: CLUJ-NAPOCA - CAVNIC - reakfast - Tour of Cluj-Napoca; one of the oldest cities from Romania, its origins came fron the ancient times of Roman Empire when the city was named "Napoca". Visit the center of the city with the St Michael's Cathedral, The Orthodox Cathedral, Romanian Opera, orn House of Matei Corvin (Mathias Corvinus) the former king of Hungary, the "Cetăţuia" with its wonderful panorama of the city. - Depart to Cavnic (approx 2 hours) - Overnight Day 9: ROUTING: CAVNIC - AIA MARE - DESESTI - SIGHET - VISEU - reakfast. - Depart from Cluj to the north to visit Maramures County, the land of traditions and wooden churches. - First stop at Desesti in order to visit the local wodden church (UNESCO). Than go to Sapanta and visit the famous Merry Cemetery, truly one of the most unique sites in Europe. It is famous for its colourful tombstones with native paintings describing, in an original and poetic manner, the persons that are buried there as well as scenes from their lives. The Merry Cemetery became an open-air museum and a national tourist attraction. - Next we are to The irsana church, built in 1720, listed on UNESCO Heritage List, with the florid paintings, the best in Maramures and the arsana Monastery (UNESCO ) a large monastic complex comprising of several wooden buildings, all constructed in the local style, including the wooden church. The Gate Tower is the higher wooden building from Europe. - At Ieud we can visit the oldest wodden church made in to the 14-een century (UNESCO). Don t miss the The Maramures s Woman Museum from Dragomiresti, where you can learn about maramuresean traditions and way of live. - Overnight in Viseu

5 Day 10: ROUTING: VISEU/ORSA - MOLDOVITA - HUMOR - VORONET / GURA HU- MORULUI - reakfast - Today we ll visit some of the World famous Painted Monasteries - Sucevita : the last and the most magnificent monastic achievement among the painted monasteries in ucovina, looks as a real fortress, with towers, buttresses and watch roads. uilt in 1581, by one bishop, it was dedicated to the Assumption in Paintings of the Sucevita monastery were best preserved both on the outside and on the inside( Ladder of Virtue, the last Judgment, the tree of Jesse,) - Moldovita (UNESCO): dates back from 1532 and is due to the ruling prince Petru Rares It has the aspect of a fortress, with imposing towers and high, thick walls. The church has a three-cusped plan, as well as an open porch. It Is decorated with scenes from the 16th c Moldavian life. You can see here the best preserved frescoes, with fresh and vivid colors - Humor (UNESCO) : dates from 1530, this monastery was among the first churches to be painted, the frescoes were painted in Humor is painted in reddish brown ( from oriental madder pigment), colors are brilliant and truthful to nature - Overnight in Gura Humorului or Vornet Day 11: ROUTING: VORONET/GURA HUMORULUI - TARGU NEAMT - RASOV - reakfast. - Starting the day with a visit at Voronet Monastery and than depart to rasov stoping on the route for visits at Neamt Monastery and Neamt Citadel. - Voronet Monastery (UNESCO) : founded in 1488 by Stephen the Great. It is the most accomplished sample of artistic achievement in Moldavian architecture and painting. The doors of the porch have a Renaissance framing, whereas the stone carvings of the broken arches at the doors and windows belong to the Gothic style. Voronet Monastery had been dubbed the oriental Sistine Chapel, whereas Voronet lue, a color obtained from lapis lazuli, entered in the lexicon of art alongside Titian red and Veronese green, and to this day has yet to be reproduced by natural means. - Neamt Monastery, one of the oldest and most important of its kind in Romania. It was built in 14th century, and it is an example of medieval moldavian architecture. - Arrive in rasov in the evening. - Overnight in rasov

6 Day 12: ROUTING: RASOV - SINAIA - RAN - RASNOV - RASOV -reakfast. - Today we will explore the region of castles and citadels. - First stop at Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, the Peles Castle is 44 kilometres far from rasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries. - Continuing the journey to ran and visit the famous ran Castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from rasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the ran - Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by ram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the ran Castle appeared in Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, of the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel atran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of rasov. In the XX century the castle was donated to the royal family and becamed a royal residence. The museum preserve the furniture and objects from that period. - Last stop at Rasnov Fortress. uilt in 1331, the Fortress had a defence role and it was a shelter for the inhabitants of Rasnov in case of enemy attacks. In the middle of the courtyard there is a well 146 metres deep and the ruins of an 11th - 12th century - Orthodox church were discovered here. Nowadays the Fortress houses an interesting museum - Return to hotel - Overnight in rasov Day 13: ROUTING: RASOV - PREJMER - SIGHISOARA - SIIU - reakfast - egin our day with a short tour of the magic medieval center of rasov (2 hours) - Concil Square, lack Church, White and lack Towers, Weaver s astion and Ecaterina s Gate. - Then we go to Preajmer a village near rasov for a visit at the Prejmer fortified church - the biggest fortress of its kind from East Europe built in the 14th century. The fortress has double walls and dungeons. Inside its walls there is a church, but the interesting thing here is the honeycomb like inner wall. Every family had one small room for sheltering in case the village was attacked. - Then onto Sighisoara (UNESCO), also caled "The Pearl of Transylvania" a wonderful medieval city where you can stil enjoy the medieval atmosphere.

7 Short walking in Sighisoara and visits at Clock Tower and History Museum, irthplace of Vlad the Impaler, Covered Stairs, Church on the Hill, etc.. - End the day in Sibiu Day 14: ROUTING: SIIU - COZIA - HOREZU - UCHAREST - reakfast. - In the morning visit the Old Center of Sibiu. Sibiu was the European Capital of Culture in The ig Square, the Small Square, the Ursuline Church, The Franciscan Church, The staircase Tower, the Tanners Tower, the Lier s ridge, the House of the utcher s Guild and ruckenthal Museum are the most important sights. - Leaving Sibiu we ll cross Carpathians Mountains through the beautiful Olt River Valley. One can admire the amazing landscapes of the mountains. - In our way a stop for a visit at Cozia Monastery, which is set in one of the most picturesque of the many carpathian landscapes which are the pride of Oltenia, this immense repository of such monuments. - Than after a short detour to visit the Monastery of Horezu was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin râncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "râncovean" style, known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works. The town of Horezu is well known for its people who make pottery and present it at an annual fair. There are special traditions which have been well preserved. - End the day in ucharest. - Overnight Day 15: ROUTING: UCHAREST - GIURGIU (ULGARIAN ORDER) - VELIKO TURNOVO - reakfast in Hotel - In the morning a panoramic tour of ucharest the capital of Romania. Highlights: Village Museum, Peasant Museum, Parliament Palace the second largest building from the world, Royal Palace, Revolutin Square, Historical center. - Then transfer to ulgarian order where you will meet the ulgarian guide. - Pick up at Giurgiu Romanian side of the border approx. at 1 p.m. - Cross the border to ulgaria - Drive to the Rock monasteries by Ivanovo, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List - Check-in hotel - Overnight. Day 16: ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO - reakfast - After breakfast sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo - the ancient capital of the Second ulgarian Kingdom (12th -14th C.), picturesquely situated on the hills at the banks of the meandering river Jantra. Visit of the medieval fortress of

8 Tsarevets hill and of Samovodska charshiya - handy craft street. - Sightseeing of Arbanassi 17th C. fortified village with entrance to Konstanzaliev s house (17th C.) and Jesus Christ s Nativity Church which interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes. - Overnight Day 17: ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO - SHIPKA - PLOVDIV - reakfast - Drive to Plovdiv via Shipka Pass. - Visit to the Shipka Memorial church with golden domes. - Visit to the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak, UNESCO World Heritage monument - Arrival in Plovdiv in the afternoon. Walking in the old part of the town with beautiful old houses from the ulgarian Revival period (18th 19th C.). - Entrance to the St. Konstantin and Elena church and to the Roman Theatre. - Overnight at hotel in Plovdiv. Day 18: ROUTING: PLOVDIV - RILA - SOFIA - reakfast - Departure to Rila Monastery across the magnificent nature of the Rila and Rhodope Mountains. - Stop at winter resort orovets. - Visit of the largest and one of the oldest ulgarian monasteries (10th C.), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with medieval defense tower from the 14th C. and fine frescoes. - Departure to the capital Sofia. Overnight at hotel in Sofia. - Overnight in Sofia Day 19: ROUTING: SOFIA - reakfast - Sightseeing on foot of the capital town St. Sofia statue, St. Petka church, St. George Rotunda, Ruins of Serdica, National Theater, Russian church, Al. Nevski Cathedral and St. Sofia church. - Continue the sightseeing of Sofia entrance to oyana Church (UNESCO site) and National History museum or trip to Vitosha Mountain. Overnight as the same hotel. - Overnight in Sofia Day 20: ROUTING: SOFIA - reakfast - Transfer to the airport and the final good-bye

9 End of tour services The Tour Includes: - 19 nights accommodation in Hotels/Guesthouses - reakfast daily, except on the day of arrival - Folklore show with dinner - 3-hour-long city coach tour and Parliament visit - Half day excursion to Szentendre - Full day excursion to Lake alaton - Herend (Lunch included with group version) - Full day excursion to Danube end tour (Lunch included with group version) - Full day excursion to The romantic Hungarian Plain/Puszta horse-show (Lunch included with group version) - Train ticket from udapest to Cluj-Napoca - English-Speaking Local driver/guide for the duration of your tour in Romania (Days 7 to 15) - English-Speaking driver and local guide for the duration of your tour in ulgaria (Days 15 to 20) - Local taxes Tour of Southern East Europe 20 days /19 nights Starting from EUR 4.455,00 per person / in double room hotels 4* EUR 4.229,00 per person / in double room hotels 3* This tour combines the countries of Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Moldova and ulgaria. Starting from udapest with daily tours to the Danube end, Godollo and the Parliament Palace. From here we go to Serbia and its capital, elgrade. Continuing to Romania and exploring its cultural diverse regions; Transylvania, Maramures and ucovina. Including an overnight excursion to Chisinau in the Moldova Republic. Finally ending in the ancient country of ulgaria. For more details see the itinerary below...

10 Day 1: ROUTING: UDAPEST - Arriving on udapest International Airport. - Transfer to the hotel. Free time by your own or you can chose one of our optional add-ons. - Overnight in udapest Day 2: ROUTING: UDAPEST - After breakfast join a City Tour of udapest. Starting from the Chain ridge, we cross over to uda and stop in the Castle District (Matthias Church and Fishermen s astion). We then take you all the way up to the Gellért Hill (Citadel) to show you the most spectacular view of udapest. Next, we go back to Pest and drive through the downtown (Central Market Hall, Synagogue), all the way to the Heroes Square (City Park). We then take the Andrássy Avenue (Unesco) pass by the Opera House and the St Stephen s asilica and stop at the impressive House of Parliament (interior visit). The Tour ends in the city centre. - Overnight in udapest Day 3: ROUTING: DANUE END TOUR - After breakfast join the Danube end - an excursion into Hungary s history along the lue Danube. Esztergom, the centre of the Catholic Church, we visit the largest cathedral of Hungary. Visegrád: walk upon the 750 year-old stones of the formal Royal Residence with a fascinating panorama on the Danube valley. Szentendre (artist's village): we invite you for a walk around the baroque settlement, built on medieval ruins. During the summer ( ) we return to udapest on the Danube by boat. The tour ends at the pier / city centre. (Lunch: optional - not incl.) - Overnight in udapest

11 Day 4: ROUTING: UDAPEST - GÖDÖLLŐ - UDAPEST - History and tradition - Gödöllő, to the second largest aroque Palace of the world, former summer residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) and Francis Joseph (Habsburg Emperor & Hungarian king). This interior visit gives you a glimpse of times under the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Next, we visit a traditional Farm where you will be welcomed with pogácsa and with the national welcome drink, pálinka. Horsemen will take you for a Carriage Ride through the area and will invite you to a traditional Horse Show. The tour ends at the city centre. - Overnight in udapest Day 5: ROUTING: UDAPEST - NOVI SAD - After breakfast your guide will pick-up you from the hotel and transfer you at Novi Sad (Serbia). Arriving in the afternoon and check-in the hotel. Free time at your disposal in the evening. - Overnight in Novi Sad Day 6: ROUTING: NOVI SAD - ELGRADE - reakfast. - Sightseeing tour of Novi Sad. Take a stroll through the center of the capital of Serbian province Vojvodina, called Europe in small, because of all the nations that live here. See all the must see sights in Novi Sad. On foot tour through the city center - White pearl of Novi Sad - the Serbian National Theatre, Main city Square where an excellent party is thrown every year for the New Years Eve. City Hall, Catholic Church, Catholic Porte, ishop s Court and the Gathering Church - different cultures and religions. Matica Srpska Gallery and library. Wonder the oldest streets in Novi Sad - Pasiceva, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska Street. Relax in an oasis of nature in the very center of Novi Sad, in Dunavski Park. Head for a walk over the Danube, over the Rainbow ridge, or if you don t prefer too much walk, we can use a public transport. Climb up over 114 stairs to the top of the Petrovaradin Fortress, called the Gibraltar on Danube. Mingle with the locals on the fortress, have a coffee, drink and admire the panoramic view on the Danube River and its loving city - Novi Sad.

12 - Then continue our route to elgrade. Check in the hotel and start a walking tour of elgrade. - Take part on a guided tour through the center of elgrade with one of our guides. Walking tour is the best way to see almost all famous sites of the capital: City Hall, National Parliament, Old Palace, Terazije Street and square, Republic and Nikola Pasic square. Take a walk down Knez Mihailova Street, the main pedestrian area of down town, see Albanija Tower, King Peter s Street, Skadarlija - bohemian street, Kalemegdan Park, elgrade Fortress (Gratitude to France Monument, Military Museum, The Victor Monument, Rudjer oskovic Observatory, Ruzica Church, St. Paraskevi s Chapel, Nebojsa Tower, Gate of Charles VI, see from the tower walls- confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, big Military Island, New elgrade, Zemun ) - Overnight in elgrade Day 7: ROUTING: ELGRAD - SIIU - After breakfast leave the city by car and go to Romania. On the way stop for visit at Alba Iulia Citadel. - Arrive to Sibiu - Check in - Overnight in Sibiu Day 8: ROUTING : SIIU- MEDIAS - SIGHISOARA (UNESCO) - reakfast. - Visit the center of Sibiu. Main highlights: Little Square and Grand Square, Evanghelical Cathedral, Lier s ridge, ruckental Museum, defensive towers and fortifications, etc.. - Then explore a region with beautiful Saxon citadels and fortresses. - Stop at Medias, old medieval town dating from XV century. The Margareth Cathedral is a monument included in UNESCO Heritages List and its famous Trompets Tower - Ending the day in Sighisoara (UNESCO), also called "The Pearl of Transylvania" a wonderful medieval city where you can still enjoy the medieval atmosphere. - Overnight in Sighisoara

13 Day 9: ROUTING: SIGHISOARA - CLUJ - AIA MARE - CAVNIC - reakfast. - After breakfast we ll have a walking tour of the Sighisoara citadel. Visits at Clock Tower and History Museum, orn House of Vlad the Impaler, Covered Stairs, Church on the Hill, etc... - Than we leave Sighisoara on the route to the northern regions. - Passing by the cities of Cluj and aia Mare having short panoramic tours. - Overnight in Cavinc Day 10: ROUTING: CAVINC - DESESTI - SAPANTA - ARSA- NA - IEUD - VISEU - reakfast. - Today explore the northernmost region, Maramures - the land of traditions and wooden churches. - First stop at wooden church from Desesti which is included in the UNESCO heritages. - Next stop at Sapanta and visit the famous Merry Cemetery (Unesco), truly one of the most unique sites in Europe. It is famous for its colourful tombstones with native paintings describing, in an original and poetic manner, the persons that are buried there as well as scenes from their lives. The Merry Cemetery became an open-air museum and a national tourist attraction. - Then onto arsana church, built in 1720, listed on UNESCO Heritage List, with the florid paintings, the best in Maramures and the arsana Monastery (UNESCO ) a large monastic complex comprising of several wooden buildings, all constructed in the local style, including the wooden church The Gate Tower is the higher wooden building from Europe. - At Ieud we can visit the oldest wooden church made in to the 14-een century (UNESCO). Don t miss the The Maramures s Woman Museum, where you can learn about maramuresean traditions and way of live. - End the day at Viseu

14 Day 11: ROUTING: VISEU/ORSA - MOLDOVITA - HUMOR - GURA HUMORULUI - Today we visit some of the World famous Painted Monasteries - Voronet (UNESCO) : founded in 1488 by Stephen the Great. It is the most accomplished sample of artistic achievement in Moldavian architecture and painting. The doors of the porch have a Renaissance framing, whereas the stone carvings of the broken arches at the doors and windows belong to the Gothic style. Voronet Monastery had been dubbed the oriental Sistine Chapel, whereas Voronet lue, a color obtained from lapis lazuli, entered in the lexicon of art alongside Titian red and Veronese green, and to this day has yet to be reproduced by natural means - Moldovita (UNESCO): dates back from 1532 and is due to the ruling prince Petru Rares It has the aspect of a fortress, with imposing towers and high, thick walls. The church has a three-cusped plan, as well as an open porch. It Is decorated with scenes from the 16th c Moldavian life. You can see here the best preserved frescoes, with fresh and vivid colors - Sucevita : the last and the most magnificent monastic achievement among the painted monasteries in ucovina, looks as a real fortress, with towers, buttresses and watch roads. uilt in 1581, by one bishop, it was dedicated to the Assumption in Paintings of the Sucevita monastery were best preserved both on the outside and on the inside( Ladder of Virtue, the last Judgment, the tree of Jesse,) - Humor (UNESCO) : dates from 1530, this monastery was among the first churches to be painted, the frescoes were painted in Humor is painted in reddish brown ( from oriental madder pigment), colors are brilliant and truthful to nature - Overnight in Gura Humorului Day 12: ROUTING: GURA HUMORULUI - IASI - CHISINAU - After breakfast we ll depart on the route to Iasi, an important city of Romania, located in North-East region near to the border with Moldova. Panoramic tour of Iasi City which was the capital of the historic Country of Moldova (Romanian province of Moldova and the actual Moldova Republic) and was Romania's first capital (from ). The county's history records periods of vicissitudes and times of glory recalled by many monuments and vestiges. Iasi - "the town of the seven hills", is attested in the 15th century act issued by Prince Alexandru cel un ( ) granting it commercial privileges, but the history of Iasi area goes back to the beginnings of this millennium. Panoramic tour of Iasi.

15 - Continue our route to the border in Moldova Republic and we ll arrive at Chisinau - the Capital of Moldova Republic. Short tour in the afternoon. - Overnight in Chisinau Day 13: ROUTING: CHISINAU - ORHEIUL VECHI - CHISINAU - reakfast. - Today we visit Orheiul Vechi, a medieval town and interesting museum complex, existing from the ancient times. The first stop is at Gangura- Parcalab fortress, that refers to the period of reighn of Stephan the Great - the famous Moldavian ruler. - Near is the museum of archeological discovery who present all types of crockery from different periods and settlements. - On the territory of the museum complex we can visit 2 objects of religious culture: Sacrific Uspennsk rocking church, built by monarchs-hermits in XII- XIII centuries and a small church built at the begining of XV th century by turcks at the time when the town Shehr-ali-Dgedid existed on this territory. Passing along the river Raur, we can enter in two small rooms, made in rock- osia monarchy that once was owned by the moldavian ruler Vlaicu Pircalab in the XVII century. Here are preserved inscriptions on the walls, in old slavic languages. - If you visit a utuceni village, you have the possibility to enter small house. The majority of moldavian population before XIX - beginning of the XX century lived in such houses. You will see the famous Casa Mare, decorated by products of handwork, loom, household effects, that is not used today, bur exists in museums. You should enter in one more house, decorated by a welldisposed man. Here you can see a big collection of antique things, that people found in their gardens. - Return to Chisinau and Overnight ACCOMMODATION: Option A: Hotel Jumbo**** or similar Option : Gloria Hotel*** Optional visit at Milestii Mici Wine Caves. Day 14: ROUTING: CHISINAU - IASI - ACAU - RASOV - reakfast. - In the morning we depart from the Republic of Moldova and return to Romania. The route will continue through ucovina and than go to south. - Arrive in rasov in the evening. - Overnight in rasov

16 Day 15: ROUTING: RASOV - RAN - RASOV - reakfast. - Start the day with a short tour of the magic medieval center of rasov (2 hours). The city of rasov is one of the oldest in Europe, dating from During the Middle Ages, rasov was known as a powerful fortress surrounded by high stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers and other small fortresses. The buildings and the streets in the historical centre still preserve a medieval note. Concil Square, lack Church, White and lack Towers, Weaver s astion and Ecaterina s Gate are the tour highlights. - Continue your journey to ran with it s famous ran castle. Also called Dracula's Castle, it is situated not far from rasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the ran - Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by ram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the ran Castle appeared in Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel atran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of rasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of rasov to the romanian royal family, in order to became their residence. - Return to rasov - Overnight Day 16: ROUTING: RASOV - SINAIA - UCHAREST - reakfast. - Leave from rasov to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle (only for arrives in ucharest before 12.00), former summer residence of the kings of Romania. The Peles Castle is 44 kilometres far from rasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries. - Continue to ucharest. - Panoramic tour of the city. Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Royal Palace and Old District are the highlights of the tour. - Overnight in ucharest

17 Day 17: ROUTING: UCHAREST - GIURGIU - VELIKO TURNOVO - After breakfast transfer to ulgarian order cross the Danube and transfer to Veliko Turnovo. - Pick up at Giurgiu Romanian side of the border approx. at 12 p.m. - Cross the border to ulgaria - Sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo - the ancient capital of the Second ulgarian Kingdom (12th - 14th C.), picturesquely situated on the hills at the banks of the meandering river Jantra. - Visit of the medieval fortress of Tsarevets hill and of Samovodska charshiya - handy craft street. Sightseeing of Arbanassi 17th C. fortified village with entrance to Konstanzaliev house (17th C.) and Jesus Christ Nativity Church which interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes. - Check-in hotel. - Overnight in Veliko Turnovo Day 18: ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO - SHIPKA - PLO- VDIV - reakfast. - Drive to Plovdiv via Shipka Pass. On the way entrance to the Outdoor ethnographic museum Etura with its 18th-19th C. crafts. Stop at Shipka monument for pictures. Visit to the Shipka Memorial church with golden domes. - Arrival in Plovdiv in the afternoon. Walking in the old part of the town with beautiful old houses from the ulgarian Revival period (18th C.). Entrance to the St. Konstantin and Elena church and to the Roman Theatre. Overnight in Plovidiv

18 Day 19: ROUTING: PLOVDIV - RILA - SOFIA - reakfast. - Departure to Rila Monastery across the magnificent nature of the Rila and Rhodope Mountains. Stop at winter resort orovets. - Visit of the largest and one of the oldest ulgarian monasteries (10 th C.), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with medieval defence tower from the 14th C. and fine frescoes. Sightseeing of Sofia - St. Sofia statue, St. George Rotunda, Ruins of Serdica, National Theatre, Russian church, Al. Nevski Cathedral and St. Sofia church. - Overnight in Sofia Day 20: ROUTING: SOFIA After breakfast free time and then transfer to Sofia Airport for your departure flight. End of tour services The Tour Includes: - 19 nights accommodation - () breakfast daily, except on the day of arrival - udapest transfer in - Half day udapest Coach Tour - Full Day Danube end Coach Tour - Half day Godollo Coach Tour - English-Speaking Private driver for duration in Serbia and Moldova - Local tour guide in Serbia and Moldova for tours specified in the itinerary - English-Speaking local driver/guide for duration in Romania - English-Speaking local guide + driver for duration in Romania - Local taxes

19 Tour of Transylvania 7 days /6 nights Starting from EUR 1.320,00 per person / in double room in 3/ 4* Hotels Day 1: ROUTING: UDAPEST - Upon arrival your private driver will transfer you to your hotel - Check in hotel - Folklore show with dinner - Return in the evening - Overnight in udapest ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL**** D Day 2: ROUTING: UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - 3-hour-long city tour and Parliament visit. Erzsebet Square, Opera House, Heroes Square/Millenium Memorial (photostop), downtown, Erzsebet ridge, panorama view to the banks of the River Danube with famous public buildings, panorama view from Gellert Hill (photostop), walk in the Castle district, Matthias Church (outside), Fishermen astion, panorama view to the city, Margit ridge.

20 - Visit the House of Parliament: first outside then inside the impressive building with its magnificent neogothic chambers and staircases, the home of the Hungarian Holy Crown. The program ends in front of the House of Parliament. (Note: this tour maybe changed to a city tour by boat, inquire for details) - Rest of the day at your leisure - Overnight in udapest ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL**** Day 3: ROUTING: UDAPEST - CLUJ-NAPOCA - reakfast - Transfer to udapest-keleti Train Station - Take a train to Cluj, train times are below... - Upon arrival to Cluj your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up from the train station - Check in hotel - First night at your leisure - Overnight in Cluj-Napoca ACCOMMODATION: City Plaza **** Day 4: ROUTING: CLUJ-NAPOCA - ALA IULIA - SIIU - reakfast - Today we start our journey into Transylvania - the land of medieval castles, old cities and fortified churches - First stop at Alba Iulia. The modern city is located near the site of the important Dacian political, economic and social centre named Apulon (believed by many archaeologists to be the Dacian fortifications on top of Piatra Craivii). In the roman period the city was known as Apullum. In 1918, tens of thousands of Romanians gathered in Alba Iulia on December 1, now commemorated as the National Day of Romania, to hear the proclamation of the union of Transylvania with the Kingdom of Romania. In 1922, Ferdinand of Romania was symbolically crowned King of Romania in Alba Iulia in an act which mirrored the achievement of Michael the rave. - Next visit Calnic Castle (Unesco site). The castle, first mentioned in 1269, is very well preserved. uilt as a noble's residence, it was bought in 1430 by local peasants and fortified. - Evening Tour of Sibiu : including the Tower of the Council, the Liars ridge, The Protestant Church (dated 1321), the Old Town Hall, the ruckental Museum, and the Jesuit aroque Church - Overnight in Sibiu ACCOMMODATION: ****

21 Day 5: ROUTING: SIIU - SLIMNIC - ALMA VII - MEDIAS - IERTAN - SIGHISOARA - First part of the day is dedicated to explore the old fortresses built by saxons in the south of Transylvania. We ll visit three of the most important fortresses from Slimnic, Alma Vii, iertan which are included in the Unesco Heritages list. - Slimnic rural fortress named Stolzemburg built in 14 century by German community. A part of the fortress is ruins. - Alma Vii fortified church since 15 century. An example of Saxon construction which can be seen through-out Transylvania. - In Medias is the beautiful Margareta church from XIV century and the main tower with 47m high slant. This tower was included in top 10 the most slanted towers in the world. - In iertan village is a fortified medieval church, one of the biggest in Transylvania with three defensive inner walls. - Ending the day in Sighisoara, one of the most preserved medieval city in Europe. Situated in Mures County, on the valley of the Tarnava Mare river, Sighisoara (former Dacian settlement and also called the pearl of Transylvania) was founded by the German immigrants in the second half of the 12th century and it was turned into a city in Its medieval aspect may be found both in the centre of the city and inside the Fortress of Sighisoara. In this area, houses are built very close to one another, giving a sense of crowdedness (in order to occupy the least space possible) - The main sights: Clock Tower and History Museum, irth place of Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), Covered stairs, Church on the Hill. - In the evening a tour of Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval fortress in Europe ACCOMMODATION: *** Day 6: ROUTING: SIGHISOARA - RAN - RASNOV - RASOV - Continue your journey to ran with it s famous ran castle. Also called Dracula's Castle, it is situated not far from rasov (25 kilometers) at the entrance in the ran - Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula's legend written in 1897 by ram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the ran Castle appeared in Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, than under the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel atran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of rasov. In 1912 it was donated by the municipality of rasov to the Romanian royal family, in order to became their residence. - Than if time will allows (depending of the season) stop for a visit at Rasnov and visit the old citadel. uilt in 1331, the Fortress had a defense role and it was a shelter for the inhabitants of Rasnov in case of enemy attacks. In the middle of the courtyard there is a well 146 metres deep and the ruins of an

22 11th - 12th century - Orthodox church were discovered here. Nowadays the Fortress houses an interesting museum - Than go to rasov and visit the historical center where you can admire Concil Square, lack Church, Weaver's astion, Ecaterina's Gate, lack and White Tower. - Dinner at the Serbians Tavern - Overnight in rasov ACCOMMODATION: *** Day 7: ROUTING: RASOV - SINAIA - UCHAREST - In the morning we will go to visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, the Peles Castle is 44 kilometres far from rasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania with an impressive collection of furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries. - Transfer to ucharest Airport and final good-bye from your Romanian Specialist Tour Guide (2h.30min driving) or continue this tour to ulgaria with our partners End of tour services The Tour Includes: - 6 nights accommodation as described in the itinerary (category) - reakfast Daily - Private Return Transfers in udapest - (D) Folklore show with Dinner in udapest - 1 half day coach sightseeing tour of udapest (Inquire for private tour) - Train ticket from udapest to Cluj-Napoca - English-Speaking Private driver/guide for the duration of the tour in Romania (5 Days) - Transportation by private car or minivan - Local Taxes

23 Grand Tour of Transylvania 11 days /10 nights Starting from EUR 2.160,00 per person / in double room in 4* Hotels EUR 1.915,00 per person / in double room in 3* Hotels Day 1: ROUTING: UCHAREST-RASOV - Your English-speaking specialist guide will pick you up from your location in ucharest (Hotel, Airport, etc...) - Departure from ucharest to Transylvania, the county beyond the forest - Arrival to the medieval town of rasov and check in hotel - Evening at your leisure - Overnight in rasov Day 2: ROUTING: RASOV - SINAIA - RAN - RASNOV - RASOV - reakfast. - In the morning we go to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, the Peles Castle is 44 kilometres far from rasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries. - Then it's time for a visit at the famous ran Castle. Also called Dracula's Castle, it is situated not far from rasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the

24 ran - Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by ram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the ran Castle appeared in Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, of the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel atran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of rasov. In the XX century the castle was donated to the royal family and became a royal residence. The museum preserve the furniture and objects from that period. - The last stop today will be at Rasnov Fortress. uilt in 1331, the Fortress had a defence role and it was a shelter for the inhabitants of Rasnov in case of enemy attacks. In the middle of the courtyard there is a well 146 metres deep and the ruins of an 11th - 12th century - Orthodox Church were discovered here. Nowadays the Fortress houses an interesting museum - Ending back in rasov - Overnight in rasov Day 3: ROUTING: RASOV - PREJMER SIGHISOARA - reakfast. - Start our route to the north-east regions of Romania. First stop is the village of Prejmer (near to rasov) and a visit at Prejmer Fortified Church (Unesco Heritage). - End the day in Sighiosoara, one of the most preserved medieval cities in Europe. Situated in Mures County, on the valley of the Tarnava Mare River, Sighisoara (former Dacian settlement and also called the pearl of Transylvania ) was founded by the German immigrants in the second half of the 12th century and it was turned into a city in Its medieval aspect may be found both in the centre of the city and inside the Fortress of Sighisoara. In this area, houses are built very close to one another, giving a sense of crowdedness (in order to occupy the least space possible). - Visit the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. Main sights are: Clock Tower and History museum, irthplace of Vlad the Impaler the famous and cruel Romanian prince, Church on the Hill, Covered Stairs, a.s.o. - Overnight in Sighisoara Day 4: ROUTING: SIGHISOARA-TARGU MURES-DRAGOMIRESTI-IEUD OTIZA - reakfast. - After breakfast we ll leave for Maramures, the northern region of Romania, the land of wooden churches and well preserved traditions. - Today we visit the wooden church from Ieud, the oldest wooden building in Europe, built in the 14 th century. - At Dragomiresti we ll visit the Maramures Woman Museum, where you can

25 learn about maramuresean traditions and way of live. - Dinner. - Overnight in otiza,d Day 5: ROUTING: OTIZA-ARSANA- DESESTI-SIGHET - reakfast. - First stop at the arsana Monastery (UNESCO), a large monastic complex comprising of several wooden buildings, all constructed in the local style, including the wooden church The Gate Tower is the higher wooden building from Europe. - Next stop at the wooden church of Desesti which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. -Overnight in Sighet Day 6: ROUTING: SIGHET- SAPANTA-ORADEA - reakfast. - Then go to Sapanta and visit the famous Merry Cemetery, truly one of the most unique sites in Europe. It is famous for its colorful tombstones with native paintings describing, in an original and poetic manner, the persons that are buried there as well as scenes from their lives. The Merry Cemetery became an open-air museum and a national tourist attraction. - Our route will go than to Oradea, a city in the western region of Romania, near the Hungarian order. - Overnight in Oradea Day 7: ROUTING: ORADEA-ARAD-RECAS/MINIS-TIMISOARA - reakfast. - In the morning a visit through the center of Oradea will lead you through the charm of Art Nouveau architecture style, Cathedrals and pedestrians areas. - Then we ll continue the tour visiting two cities in Western Romania, Arad and Timisoara. - Arad is a modern-built city and contains many charming private and public buildings, including a cathedral. Its origins came from the XIth century and it had a great economic development in XIX century. - Timisoara - The city is also called "Little Vienna", because it belonged for a very long time to the Habsburg Empire, and the entire city center consists of buildings built in the Kaiser era, which is reminiscent of the old Vienna. It was the first European city to be lit by electric street lamps in It was also the second European and the first city in what is now Romania with horse drawn trams in In December 1989 here is where the Revolution against

26 communists started. - Near Timisoara are two of the famous Romanian vineyards, Minis and Recas. According to your wishes we can visit one of them and of course taste some wine. - Overnight in Timisoara Day 8: ROUTING: TIMISOARA-DEVA-HUNEDOARA - reakfast. - In the morning a tour of Timisoara city. - Then leave Timisoara for Deva. The local citadel can also be visited. - Last stop of the day will be at Hunyad s Castle. The most representative castle in this part of Transylvania was built in the 14th century and became famous as a property of Iancu of Hunedoara, the great ruler and fighter against the Ottoman Empire at that time. uilt in the 14th century, on the place of an old fortification, on a rock below which flows the small river Zlasti the castle is a large building, with tall and diversely colored roofs, towers, windows and balconies adorned with carvings in stone. - Overnight in Hunedoara Day 9: ROUTING: HUNEDOARA-ALA IULIA-SIIU - reakfast. - We continue to Alba Iulia. The modern city is located near the site of the important Dacian political, economic and social centre named Apulon (believed by many archaeologists to be the Dacian fortifications on top of Piatra Craivii). In the roman period the city was known as Apullum. In 1918, tens of thousands of Romanians gathered in Alba Iulia on December 1, now commemorated as the National Day of Romania, to hear the proclamation of the union of Transylvania with the Romania Kindom. In1922, Ferdinand of Romania was symbolically crowned King of Romania in Alba Iulia in an act which mirrored the achievement of Michael the rave. Visit the old citadel, The Reunion Cathedral, The Reunion Hall and Museum, The Catholic Cathedral (who host the grave of Iancu de Hunedoara the famous ruler of Transylvania. - Next stop is at Calnic Castle (Unesco site). The castle, first mentioned in 1269, is very well preserved. uilt as a noble's residence, it was bought in 1430 by local peasants and fortified - End the day at Sibiu the eropean capital of culture in Overnight in Sibiu

27 Day 10: ROUTING: SIIU-FAGARAS-RASOV - reakfast. - In the morning we ll make a city tour of Sibiu. The ig Square, the Small Square, the Ursuline Church, The Franciscan Church, The staircase Tower, the Tanners Tower, the Liar s ridge, the House of the utcher s Guild and ruckenthal Museum are the most important sights. - En route to rasov we ll stop after a short detour at Sambata Mnastery, built in the rancovenesc architectural style. - We then stop at Fagaras for a visit of the Fagaras Citadel, a former royal estate in medieval ages.-end the day in rasov. - Overnight in rasov Day 11: ROUTING: RASOV-UCHAREST/ULGARIAN ORDER - reakfast. - Transfer to ucharest International Airport or the ulgarian order. The Tour Includes: - 8 nights accommodation - () reakfast daily, except on the day of arrival - English-Speaking Specialist guide for the duration of the tour - Transportation in private car or minivan - Local Taxes

28 Tour of ulgaria 7 days / 6 nights Starting from EUR 1.450,00 per person / in double room in 3*/4* Hotels Day 1: ROUTING: UCHAREST - Your English-Speaking driver/guide will pick you up from the Airport in ucharest and transfer you to your hotel - Overnight in ucharest Day 2: ROUTING: UCHAREST - GIURGIU (ULGARIAN ORDER) - VELIKO TURNOVO - reakfast - In the morning a sightseeing tour of ucharest - Then transfer to ulgarian order where you will meet the ulgarian guide. - Pick up at Giurgiu Romanian side of the border approx. at 1 p.m. - Cross the border to ulgaria - Drive to the Rock monasteries by Ivanovo, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List - Check-in hotel - Overnight.

29 Day 3: ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO - reakfast - After breakfast sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo - the ancient capital of the Second ulgarian Kingdom (12th -14th C.), picturesquely situated on the hills at the banks of the meandering river Jantra. Visit of the medieval fortress of Tsarevets hill and of Samovodska charshiya - handy craft street. - Sightseeing of Arbanassi 17th C. fortified village with entrance to Konstanzaliev s house (17th C.) and Jesus Christ s Nativity Church which interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes. - Overnight Day 4: ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO - SHIPKA - PLOVDIV - reakfast - Drive to Plovdiv via Shipka Pass. - Visit to the Shipka Memorial church with golden domes. - Visit to the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak, UNESCO World Heritage monument - Arrival in Plovdiv in the afternoon. Walking in the old part of the town with beautiful old houses from the ulgarian Revival period (18th 19th C.). - Entrance to the St. Konstantin and Elena church and to the Roman Theatre. - Overnight at 3-star hotel in Plovdiv. Day 5: ROUTING: PLOVDIV - RILA - SOFIA - reakfast - Departure to Rila Monastery across the magnificent nature of the Rila and Rhodope Mountains. - Stop at winter resort orovets. - Visit of the largest and one of the oldest ulgarian monasteries (10th C.), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with medieval defense tower from the 14th C. and fine frescoes. - Departure to the capital Sofia. Overnight at 3-star hotel in Sofia. - Overnight in Sofia

30 Day 6: ROUTING: SOFIA - reakfast - Sightseeing on foot of the capital town St. Sofia statue, St. Petka church, St. George Rotunda, Ruins of Serdica, National Theater, Russian church, Al. Nevski Cathedral and St. Sofia church. - Continue the sightseeing of Sofia entrance to oyana Church (UNESCO site) and National History museum or trip to Vitosha Mountain. Overnight as the same hotel. - Overnight in Sofia Day 7: ROUTING: SOFIA - reakfast - Transfer to the airport and the final good-bye End of tour services The Tour Includes: - 6 nights accommodation in double rooms - Private transfer from ucharest to ulgarian border - English-Speaking Specialist driver for the duration of the tour in ulgaria - Local guides upon request - Local Taxes

31 UCOVINA AND REPULIC OF MOLDAVA TOUR 7 days /6 nights Starting from EUR 1.720,00 per person / in double room in 3/ 4* Hotels Day 1: ROUTING: UCHAREST - Arriving on the ucharest your local driver/guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel. - overnight in ucharest Day 2: ROUTING: UCHAREST - IASI - CHISINAU - reakfast. - Enjoy a Panoramic tour of ucharest - capital of Romania, a large city with a population over 2 million inhabitants. The history of ucharest came from XV century. The very famous Romanian ruler, Vlad the Impaler, establish his Royal Court at ucharest, fact which will improve the city's development. The "Golden Age" for ucharest was in the period between the two World Wars when the city was called "The Little Paris". A lot of important buildings and architecture style belong to that period. - Main sights of the tour are: Parliament Palace, Victory Palace, Triumphal Arch, Royal Palace, Revolution Square, Old District, House of Free Press, etc. Than we'll depart on the route to Iasi, an important city of Romania, located in North-East region near to the border with Moldova. We'll continue our route to the border in Moldova Republic and we'll arrive at Chisinau - the Capital of Moldova Republic. - Overnight in Chisinau

32 Day 3: ROUTING: CHISINAU - ORHEIUL VECHI - CHATEAU VARTELY - CHISINAU - reakfast. - In the morning meet with your local specialized guide and visit Orheiul Vechi, a medieval town and interesting museum complex, existing from the ancient times. The first stop is at Gangura-Parcalab fortress, that refers to the period of reighn of Stephan the Great - the famous Moldavian ruler. - Near is the museum of archeological discovery who present all types of crockery from different periods and settlements. - On the territory of the museum complex we can visit 2 objects of religious culture: Sacrific Uspennsk rocking church, built by monarchs-hermits in XII- XIII centuries and a small church built at the beginning of XV th century by Tucks at the time when the town Shehr-ali-Dgedid existed on this territory. Passing along the river Raur, we can enter in two small rooms, made in rock- osia monarchy that once was owned by the Moldavian ruler Vlaicu Pircalab in the XVII century. Here are preserved inscriptions on the walls, in old Slavic languages. - If you visit a utuceni village, you have the possibility to enter small house. The majority of Moldavian population before XIX - beginning of the XX century lived in such houses. You will see the famous Casa Mare, decorated by products of handwork, loom, household effects,that is not used today, bur exists in museums. You should enter in one more house, decorated by a welldisposed man. Here you can see a big collection of antique things, that people found in their gardens. - Than we'll go for a wine tour at Chateau Vartely, a modern tourist complex with hotel, restaurant and tasting rooms. You can choose from 3 tasting packages High Quality, Selected Wines, World Collection. - Return to Chisinau. - Overnight Day 4: ROUTING: CHISINAU - MILESTII MICI - IASI - VORONET - reakfast. - Starting with a panoramic tour of Chisinau, visits at the most important cultural and religious monuments from the Capital of Moldova. - In the second part of the day we'll have another chance to taste and enjoy the very known Moldavian wines. We'll go at Milestii Mici Wine Caves. Milestii Mici galleries lasts over 200 kilometers and were noted in Guinness World Records ook as the most large wine collection in Europe. Golden Collection contains over 2 million bottles of harmonious wines. - The wines stored here are made of various years' crops, beginning with the 1968 to The spirit of the age is very well felt here, in this underground wine city, emerged from wide tunnels. You can pass by car these 200 km of natural lime galleries. The constant temperature of ºC and the humidity

33 of 85-95% of this "kingdom of wine" ideally contribute to the preservation of the Moldavian strategic stocks. - Welcome to the wine depositary - once you see this marvel - to return here over and over again in search of the wine of your dreams! You'll have to choose between a some visiting, tasting and/or eating packages inside the cellar. - Then we leave Chisinau and go back to Romania, where we'll continue our tour visiting ucovina region. - Overnight in Gura Humorului Day 5: ROUTING: VORONET- MOLDOVITA - SUCEVITA - PUTNA - VORONET - Today we visit some of the World famous Painted Monasteries - Moldovita (UNESCO): dates back from 1532 and is due to the ruling prince Petru Rares It has the aspect of a fortress, with imposing towers and high, thick walls. The church has a three-cusped plan, as well as an open porch. It Is decorated with scenes from the 16th c Moldavian life. You can see here the best preserved frescoes, with fresh and vivid colors - Sucevita : the last and the most magnificent monastic achievement among the painted monasteries in ucovina, looks as a real fortress, with towers, buttresses and watch roads. uilt in 1581, by one bishop, it was dedicated to the Assumption in Paintings of the Sucevita monastery were best preserved both on the outside and on the inside( Ladder of Virtue, the last Judgment, the tree of Jesse,) - Putna : The beginnings of Putna Monastery, the most important religious, cultural and artistic centre in mediaeval Moldavia, take us back to the year 1466 when, upon the initiative of Prince Stephen the Great, a church of impressive dimensions was built on a patch of forest cleared for the purpose. The edifice was erected among 1466 and 1469 and consecrated in 1470; to it was added a few more buildings: a princely home standing on the southern side, outer walls and defence towers; all of them completed in Miniature painters, many embroiderers, icon makers, weavers, silversmiths, sculptors in wood and book-binders toiled on in the quiet atmosphere of the monks' cells at Putna. They continued valuable Romanian patterns and achieved works of great artistic value which today are the pride of all museums and libraries housing them. - Special mention should be made of the sumptuous and elegant Four Gospels created here, adorned with miniatures in which perfect drawing combines with a motley color scheme in which gold prevails, as well as the fine embroideries (epitaphs, iconostasis curtains, coverings of tetrapods and of graves, stoles, etc.), many of them on show in the museum of the monastery. - Overnight in Gura Humorului

34 Day 6: ROUTING: VORONET - HUMOR - UCHAREST - reakfast and continue the visits of the ucovina County. - Voronet Monastery (UNESCO) : founded in 1488 by Stephen the Great. It is the most accomplished sample of artistic achievement in Moldavian architecture and painting. The doors of the porch have a Renaissance framing, whereas the stone carvings of the broken arches at the doors and windows belong to the Gothic style. Voronet Monastery had been dubbed the oriental Sistine Chapel, whereas Voronet lue, a color obtained from lapis lazuli, entered in the lexicon of art alongside Titian red and Veronese green, and to this day has yet to be reproduced by natural means. - Humor (UNESCO) : dates from 1530, this monastery was among the first churches to be painted, the frescoes were painted in Humor is painted in reddish brown ( from oriental madder pigment), colors are brilliant and truthful to nature. - After we leave ucovina and it's beauties and head back to ucharest. - Arriving in the evening and overnight Day 7: ROUTING: UCHAREST - AIRPORT - Then transfer to the Airport End of tour services The Tour Includes: - 6 nights accommodation - () breakfast daily, except on the day of arrival - English-Speaking Specialist driver/guide for the duration of the tour - Local taxes

35 THE EST OF ROMANIA TOUR 11 days /10 nights Starting from EUR 1.920,00 per person / in double room in 4* Hotels EUR 1.720,00 per person / in double room in 3* Hotels Day 1: ROUTING: UDAPEST - Upon arrival your private driver will transfer you to your hotel - Check in hotel - Folklore show with dinner - Return in the evening - Overnight in udapest D Day 2: ROUTING: UDAPEST - reakfast in the hotel. - 3-hour-long city tour and Parliament visit. Erzsebet Square, Opera House, Heroes Square/Millenium Memorial (photostop), downtown, Erzsebet ridge, panorama view to the banks of the River Danube with famous public buildings, panorama view from Gellert Hill (photostop), walk in the Castle district, Matthias Church (outside), Fishermen astion, panorama view to the city, Margit ridge. - Visit the House of Parliament: first outside then inside the impressive building with its magnificent neogothic chambers and staircases, the home of the Hungarian Holy Crown. The program ends in front of the House of

36 Parliament. (Note: this tour maybe changed to a city tour by boat, inquire for details) - Rest of the day at your leisure - Overnight in udapest Day 3: ROUTING: UDAPEST - CLUJ-NAPOCA - reakfast - Transfer to udapest-keleti Train Station - Take a train to Cluj - Upon arrival to Cluj your English-speaking driver/guide will pick you up from the train station - Overnight in Cluj Day 4: ROUTING: CLUJ-NAPOCA - CAVNIC - reakfast - Tour of Cluj-Napoca; one of the oldest cities from Romania, its origins came fron the ancient times of Roman Empire when the city was named "Napoca". Visit the center of the city with the St Michael's Cathedral, The Orthodox Cathedral, Romanian Opera, orn House of Matei Corvin (Mathias Corvinus) the former king of Hungary, the "Cetăţuia" with its wonderful panorama of the city. - Depart to Cavnic (approx 2 hours) - Overnight Day 5: ROUTING: CAVNIC - AIA MARE - DESESTI - SIGHET - VISEU - reakfast. - Depart from Cluj to the north to visit Maramures County, the land of traditions and wooden churches. - First stop at Desesti in order to visit the local wodden church (UNESCO). Than go to Sapanta and visit the famous Merry Cemetery, truly one of the most unique sites in Europe. It is famous for its colourful tombstones with native paintings describing, in an original and poetic manner, the persons that are buried there as well as scenes from their lives. The Merry Cemetery became an open-air museum and a national tourist attraction. - Next we are to The irsana church, built in 1720, listed on UNESCO Heritage List, with the florid paintings, the best in Maramures and the arsana Monastery (UNESCO ) a large monastic complex comprising of several wooden buildings, all constructed in the local style, including the wooden church. The Gate Tower is the higher wooden building from Europe. - At Ieud we can visit the oldest wodden church made in to the 14-een

37 century (UNESCO). Don t miss the The Maramures s Woman Museum from Dragomiresti, where you can learn about maramuresean traditions and way of live. - Overnight in Viseu Day 6: ROUTING: VISEU/ORSA - MOLDOVITA - HUMOR - VORONET / GURA HUMORULUI - reakfast - Today we ll visit some of the World famous Painted Monasteries - Sucevita : the last and the most magnificent monastic achievement among the painted monasteries in ucovina, looks as a r+eal fortress, with towers, buttresses and watch roads. uilt in 1581, by one bishop, it was dedicated to the Assumption in Paintings of the Sucevita monastery were best preserved both on the outside and on the inside( Ladder of Virtue, the last Judgment, the tree of Jesse,) - Moldovita (UNESCO): dates back from 1532 and is due to the ruling prince Petru Rares It has the aspect of a fortress, with imposing towers and high, thick walls. The church has a three-cusped plan, as well as an open porch. It Is decorated with scenes from the 16th c Moldavian life. You can see here the best preserved frescoes, with fresh and vivid colors - Humor (UNESCO) : dates from 1530, this monastery was among the first churches to be painted, the frescoes were painted in Humor is painted in reddish brown ( from oriental madder pigment), colors are brilliant and truthful to nature - Overnight in Gura Humorului or Vornet Day 7: ROUTING: VORONET/GURA HUMORULUI - TARGU NEAMT - RASOV - reakfast. - Starting the day with a visit at Voronet Monastery and than depart to rasov stoping on the route for visits at Neamt Monastery and Neamt Citadel. - Voronet Monastery (UNESCO) : founded in 1488 by Stephen the Great. It is the most accomplished sample of artistic achievement in Moldavian architecture and painting. The doors of the porch have a Renaissance framing, whereas the stone carvings of the broken arches at the doors and windows belong to the Gothic style. Voronet Monastery had been dubbed the oriental Sistine Chapel, whereas Voronet lue, a color obtained from lapis lazuli, entered in the lexicon of art alongside Titian red and Veronese green, and to this day has yet to be reproduced by natural means. - Neamt Monastery, one of the oldest and most important of its kind in Romania. It was built in 14th century, and it is an example of medieval moldavian architecture. - Arrive in rasov in the evening.

38 - Overnight in rasov Day 8: ROUTING: RASOV - SINAIA - RAN - RASNOV - RASOV -reakfast. - Today we will explore the region of castles and citadels. - First stop at Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, the Peles Castle is 44 kilometres far from rasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries. - Continuing the journey to ran and visit the famous ran Castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from rasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the ran - Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by ram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the ran Castle appeared in Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, of the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel atran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of rasov. In the XX century the castle was donated to the royal family and becamed a royal residence. The museum preserve the furniture and objects from that period. - Last stop at Rasnov Fortress. uilt in 1331, the Fortress had a defence role and it was a shelter for the inhabitants of Rasnov in case of enemy attacks. In the middle of the courtyard there is a well 146 metres deep and the ruins of an 11th - 12th century - Orthodox church were discovered here. Nowadays the Fortress houses an interesting museum - Return to hotel - Overnight in rasov Day 9: ROUTING: RASOV - PREJMER - SIGHISOARA - SIIU - reakfast - egin our day with a short tour of the magic medieval center of rasov (2 hours) - Concil Square, lack Church, White and lack Towers, Weaver s astion and Ecaterina s Gate. - Then we go to Preajmer a village near rasov for a visit at the Prejmer fortified church - the biggest fortress of its kind from East Europe built in the 14th century. The fortress has double walls and dungeons. Inside its walls there is a church, but the interesting thing here is the honeycomb like inner wall. Every family had one small room for sheltering in case the village was attacked. - Then onto Sighisoara (UNESCO), also caled "The Pearl of Transylvania" a wonderful medieval city where you can stil enjoy the medieval atmosphere.

39 Short walking in Sighisoara and visits at Clock Tower and History Museum, irthplace of Vlad the Impaler, Covered Stairs, Church on the Hill, etc.. - End the day in Sibiu - Overnight Day 10: ROUTING: SIIU - COZIA - HOREZU - UCHAREST - reakfast. - In the morning visit the Old Center of Sibiu. Sibiu was the European Capital of Culture in The ig Square, the Small Square, the Ursuline Church, The Franciscan Church, The staircase Tower, the Tanners Tower, the Lier s ridge, the House of the utcher s Guild and ruckenthal Museum are the most important sights. - Leaving Sibiu we ll cross Carpathians Mountains through the beautiful Olt River Valley. One can admire the amazing landscapes of the mountains. - In our way a stop for a visit at Cozia Monastery, which is set in one of the most picturesque of the many carpathian landscapes which are the pride of Oltenia, this immense repository of such monuments. - Than after a short detour to visit the Monastery of Horezu was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin râncoveanu in the town of Horezu, Wallachia, Romania. It is considered to be a masterpiece of "râncovean" style, known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works. The town of Horezu is well known for its people who make pottery and present it at an annual fair. There are special traditions which have been well preserved. - End the day in ucharest. - Overnight Day 11: ROUTING: UCHAREST - reakfast in Hotel - reakfast. - If the time will allow we can organize a panoramic tour of ucharest (2 hours). Highlights: Parliament Palace, Triumph Arch, Victory Palace, Revolution Square, Royal Palace, Victory Avenue. - Drop off at airport End of tour services

40 The Tour Includes: - 10 nights accommodation - reakfast Daily - Private Return Transfers in udapest - (D) Dinner and Folklore show in udapest - 1 half day coach sightseeing tour of udapest (Inquire for private tour) - Train ticket from udapest to Cluj-Napoca - English-Speaking driver/guide for the duration of the tour in Romania (8 Days) - Transportation by private car or minivan - all local taxes DRACULA AND TRANSYLVANIA TOUR 6 days /5 nights Starting from EUR 1.295,00 per person / in double room in 3*/4* Hotels

41 Day 1: ROUTING: UCHAREST - CURTEA DE ARGES - POENARI - SIIU - Your English-speaking specialist guide will pick you up from ucharest Airport or another location in the city (This tour is also available to start from Cluj) - After we leave the ucharest region and go to Curtea de Arges, the former second capital of Wallachia. The strongholds rebuilt in the 14th century. See its Princely Church and its frescoed interior which is one of the first examples of Romanian paintings. The Episcopal Church (the monastery) which is a recreation of the original built in by prince Neagoe asarab (rebuilt in ) and Olari Church. - Next is a visit at Poenari Castle. Standing on a cliff but now in ruins - this is known as the real castle of Dracula (Vlad Tepes). To get to the top you must climb up its 1400 steps (takes approx. 1 hour). Once you arrive to the top of the Citadel you will find that the citadel is surprisingly small, one third has collapsed down the mountainside in Entering through a narrow wooden bridge, you come across the crumbling remains of two towers within; the prism shaped one was Vlad's ( Dracula's) residential quarters, from here, according to the legend, The Impaler's wife flung herself out from the window, declaring that better this way than be captured by the Turks, who were besieging the castle. Legend has it that Vlad himself escaped over the mountains on horseback. - Continue the road to Sibiu - Overnight in Sibiu Day 2: ROUTING: SIIU - HUNEDOARA ALA IULIA - SIIU - reakfast - First stop will be at Hunedoara to visit the famous Hunyad Castle, the residence of the brave Transylvanian Governor John Hunyad (Iancu de Hunedoara). The castle built in XV century is the biggest medieval castle in Romania and it s also considered to be one of the most haunted places in the world! - Next stop will be at Alba Iulia. Having its origins back in 2nd century from Roman time, the city of Alba Iulia offers a journey through the history of Transylvania from ancient times to medieval and modern days. We ll visit the ruins of the Roman town, the medieval fortifications, the modern fortifications made in Vauban style, the Cathoilc Cathedral the oldest from Transylvania and the Reunion Cathedral which commemorates the Union of all Romanian provinces in a single country. - Return to Sibiu - Overnight in Sibiu

42 Day 3: ROUTING: SIIU MEDIAS ISTRITA ORGO PASS - reakfast - Walking tour of the Sibiu s Old District. Sibiu is one of the most important fortified towns in Transylvania.. The city is reminiscent of old European cities such as Nuremburg and it was founded in 1190 and grew to be the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. This amazing town, with the "Old Town" (The ig Square, the Small Square, the Ursuline Church, The Franciscan Church, The staircase Tower, the Tanners Tower, the Lier s ridge, the House of the utcher s Guild and last but not least with the amazing ruckenthal Museum) is a gorgeous place to see. - Next we ll pass the city of Medias which host the impressive Margareth Cathedral and its Trompet s Tower, one of the most slided buildings from the world. Then we ll go on the route to istrita. Optional you have the possibility to serve lunch at the Golden Crown Restaurant istrita, The hotel is outstanding in Romania and in the world, as it was described in the well known nouvel "DRA- CULA" by the Irishman ram Stoker. One of the main characters in the novel, the lawyer Jonathan Harker, was also a guest of the hotel and he felt here as confortable as at home. Here the tourists can enjoy a blood taste - a unique drink: blood-red liquor, an exclusive beverage of the Golden Crown Restaurant. - We pass istrita, the setting for much of ram Stoker s Dracula, at km 108, followed by argau Valley we will find the Hotel Castle Dracula in Piatra Fintinele. irgau Valley has a very dramatic scenery, with huge hills draped in forests of fir trees and with villages appearing as living monuments to a way of life unchanged for centuries, with the Saxon House Museum from Livezile village, attesting a former Saxon population in this region (established here in the 12 and 13 centuries). The orgo Pass is the border between Transylvania and ucovina, with fantastic landscapes. The Hotel situated on a 1116m altitude with a fantastic view of the Carpathian mountains. The Hotel dates from 1983, built in the style of a medieval mansion, it was created to bring alive an authentic Dracula atmosphere. - Overnight in Piatra Fantanele Day 4: ROUTING: ORGO PASS IERTAN - SIGHISOARA - reakfast - Depart for Sighisoara - On the way stop at iertan Fortified Church, dating from XVI century and a former evangelical bishops headquarter. - Visit Sighisoara the medieval city and fortress including the famous Clock Tower, the History Museum and the Torture Room. In 1431, the storey house at Museum Square 6, within the shadow of the old town's Clock Tower, a wo-

43 men whose name is lost to posterity gave birth to a son called Vlad, who in later life earned the title of The Impaler, abroad better known as Dracula, derived from Dracul or the Devil referring to his father Vlad Dracul, whom the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund of Hungary made a knight of the order of The Dargon in The Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, the Scholars Stairs, The Monastery Church, the towers of the citadel (originally fourteen), The Shoemakers Town, the Tailors Tower, the Tinsmiths Tower are only a few of the marvels of this place called Sighisoara. - Then we are off to the famous orgo Pass via Targu Mures - Stop in istrita to enjoy a panoramic tour - istrita is where ram Stoker based the setting for his novel "Dracula" - The capital of the Northern istrita-nasaud County has several well preserved medieval buildings, an Orthodox church dating from the 13th century and a county Museum - The Golden Crown is outstanding in Romania and in the world, as it was described in the well known novel "DRACULA" by the Irishman ram Stoker. One of the main characters in the novel, the lawyer Jonathan Harker, was also a guest of the hotel and he felt here as comfortable as at home. Here the tourists can enjoy a blood taste - a unique drink: blood-red liquor, an exclusive beverage of the Golden Crown Restaurant. - We pass istrita, the setting for much of ram Stoker's Dracula, at km 108, followed by argau Valley we will find the Hotel Castle Dracula in Piatra Fintinele. - irgau Valley has a very dramatic scenery, with huge hills draped in forests of fir trees and with villages appearing as living monuments to a way of life unchanged for centuries, with the Saxon House Museum from Livezile village, attesting a former Saxon population in this region (established here in the 12 and 13 centuries). - The orgo Pass is the border between Transylvania and ucovina, with fantastic landscapes. The Hotel situated on a 1116m altitude with a fantastic view of the Carpathian mountains. The Hotel dates from 1983, built in the style of a medieval mansion, it was created to bring alive an authentic Dracula atmosphere. - Overnight in Sighisoara Day 5: ROUTING: SIGHISOARA PREJMER RAN - RASOV - reakfast - we ll leave Sighisoara on the route to rasov area. The road will pass through beautiful german villages and one can admire their architecture and also couple citadels or churches which can be seen from the road as Rupea, Saschiz, Rotbav, aso. - First stop will be at Prejmer Fortified Church, one of the best preserved of its kind in Eastern Europe. The church is modeled after churches of Jerusalem, as well as built in the style of Early Gothic churches from the Rhineland. The concept of a fortified church as it is presented an Prejmer is unique in Europe and can be seen only in Transylvania.

44 - Continue our route to ran and visit the famous ran Castle. Also called Dracula`s Castle, it is situated not far from rasov (25 kilometres) at the entrance in the ran - Rucar passage. The castle got its fame from Dracula`s legend written in 1897 by ram Stoker and later on made into a film by Francis Ford Coppola.. The first documents about the ran Castle appeared in Along the history, the Castle had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. First it was under the rule of the King of Hungary Sigismund of Luxemburg, of the Romanian voievodes Mircea cel atran and Vlad Tepes and later on it came under the jurisdiction of the City of rasov. In the XX century the castle was donated to the royal family and becamed a royal residence. The museum preserve the furniture and objects from that period. - End the day in rasov. short tour of the magic medieval center of rasov (2 hours). The city of rasov is one of the oldest in Europe, dating from During the Middle Ages, rasov was known as a powerful fortress surrounded by high stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers and other small fortresses. The buildings and the streets in the historical centre still preserve a medieval note. Concil Square, lack Church, White and lack Towers, Weaver s astion and Ecaterina s Gate are the tour highlights. - Overnight in rasov Day 6: ROUTING: RASOV SINAIA SNAGOV - UCHAREST - reakfast - We ll go to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania, the Peles Castle is 44 kilometers from rasov, in Sinaia, a well-known mountain resort as well. Nowadays the Castle is one of the most important museums in Transylvania where one can admire furniture and ornamental objects, carpets, tapestry, sculptures, paintings, collections of weapons from the 15th up to the19th centuries. - Then will go to Snagov, a small village 40 km north of ucharest, with its beautiful sixteen kilometer long lake; In the centre of the lake is an island occupied by a monastery, built in The Snagov monastery is situated on the island of the lake with the same name, we have to reach the monastery by crossing the lake by boat (If time and weather permit). Visitors come here to seek the tomb of Dracula sitting in the front of the church altar. Vlad's murder is believed to have occurred in the forests nearby, where the monks took his body, since both Vlad and his father had both given money to the monastery. - Drop off at ucharest International Airport (estimated time PM) or at another location in ucharest End of tour services

45 The Tour Includes: - 5 nights accommodation - Transportation by private car or minivan - Local English-Speaking Specialist Driver/Guide - Local Taxes IMPERIAL CITIES TOUR 13 days /12 nights Starting from EUR 2.025,00 per person / in double room 1. day PRAGUE / CZECH REPULIC Arrive in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Make your way to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Prague, in the hotel of your choice. 2. day PRAGUE / CZECH REPULIC uffet breakfast at your hotel. Your morning historical city tour includes the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Hradcany Castle, the Loreto Church, the Old Town Square, the Tyn Church, the Charles ridge, the Wenceslas Square and the old Jewish Quarter. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Prague. () 3. day PRAGUE / CZECH REPULIC Full day at leisure. After buffet breakfast at your hotel, you might want to visit a couple of the famous ohemian Castles. First, the Karlstejn Castle, built in the 14th century. Continue to the former hunting lodge Konopiste, with a fascinating collection of historical weapons, furnishings, late Gothic paintings, tapestries & hunting trophies. Overnight in Prague. ()

46 4. day PRAGUE / VIENNA / CZECH REPULIC / AUSTRIA uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, check out and make your way to the Train Station. Your train ride to Vienna, - the city of Music - takes about 5 hours. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Vienna. () 5. day VIENNA / AUSTRIA uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, guided city tour of Vienna, visiting all the major monument of this magnificent city. Overnight in Vienna. () 6. day VIENNA / AUSTRIA Today is at leisure. Have a late breakfast at the hotel. You might want to take a tour to Wachau, visiting the Danube valley, Durnstein and Melk. Overnight in Vienna. () 7. day VIENNA / SALZURG / AUSTRIA / AUSTRIA After buffet breakfast at your hotel, check out and take the train to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Salzburg. () 8. day VIENNA / AUSTRIA uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, guided Grand Sightseeing Tour of Salzburg, including Mozart's birthplace. Overnight in Salzburg. () 9. day SALZURG / AUSTRIA Today is at leisure. Have a late breakfast at the hotel. You might go for a walk afterwards, maybe taste the famous Austrian espresso in a cosy Cafe. Perhaps, you would like to visit the countryside, the beautiful Lake District Overnight in Salzburg. () 10. day SALZURG / UDAPEST / AUSTRIA / HUNGARY uffet breakfast at the hotel. Check out and take the train to the capital of Hungary, udapest. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in udapest. () 11. day UDAPEST / HUNGARY uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast guided sightseeing tour of udapest, the including the Royal Castle, the Matthias Church, the Fisherman's astion, the Parliament, the Heroes'Square and the Cathedral of St.Stephen. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in udapest. ()

47 12. day UDAPEST / HUNGARY uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast spend the day at your leisure. You might want to visit Szentendre and walk around the charming main square or look for souvenirs and antiques in the tiny boutiques. Overnight in udapest. () 13. day UDAPEST / HUNGARY uffet breakfast at the hotel. End of your independent rail tour. () Accommodation 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic 3 nights in Vienna, Austria 3 nights in Salzburg, Austria 3 nights in udapest, Hungary Meals uffet breakfast daily Tours Half day guided city tour in each city Transportation Train ticket throughout * Tax and Service Charge * During Formula 1 in udapest (July 25-28, 2014), higher rates may apply.

48 CENTRAL EUROPE TRIANGLE TOUR 10 days / 9 nights Starting from EUR 1.555,00 per person / in double room 1. day UDAPEST / HUNGARY Arrive in udapest, the capital of Hungary. Make your way to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in udapest, in the hotel of your choice. 2. day UDAPEST / HUNGARY uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast guided city tour of udapest, including the Royal Castle, the Matthias Church, the Fisherman's astion, the Parliament, the Heroes' Square and the Cathedral of St.Stephen. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in udapest. ()

49 3. day UDAPEST / HUNGARY uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast spend the day at your leisure. You might want to visit Szentendre and walk around the charming main square or look for souvenirs and antiques in the tiny boutiques. In the afternoon we suggest to visit a museum on your own or do some shopping. Stop for coffee and cake at the world famous "Gerbeaud" Cafe House, located at the main shopping street "Váci utca". In the evening, you might want to enjoy a cultural performance. Overnight in udapest. () 4. day UDAPEST / VIENNA / HUNGARY / AUSTRIA uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, make your way to the Railway Station. The 3 hour train ride to Vienna, takes you through the spectacular Hungarian countryside. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. We suggest, that for tonight, plan a fun dinner in Grinzing, the wine growing village in the outskirts of Vienna. In Grinzing's "Heurigen" restaurants dinner is always accompanied by "Schrammel" music, played by a quartet of instruments. Overnight in Vienna. () 5. day VIENNA / AUSTRIA uffet breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, guided Grand Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including the Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, the Parliament, the City Hall and the University. You will also visit the aroque gardens of the elvedere Palace and the magnificent Imperial Rooms of the Schönbrunn Palace. Overnight in Vienna () 6. day VIENNA / AUSTRIA Today is at leisure. Have a late breakfast at the hotel. You might go for a walk afterwards, maybe taste the famous Sacher torte in a cosy Cafe. Overnight in Vienna. () 7. day VIENNA / PRAGUE / AUSTRIA / CZECH REPULIC After buffet breakfast at your hotel, check out and take the train to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Prague ()

50 8. day PRAGUE / CZECH REPULIC uffet breakfast at your hotel. Your morning historical city tour includes the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Hradcany Castle, the Loreto Church, the Old Town Square, the Tyn Church, the Charles ridge, the Wenceslas Square and the old Jewish Quarter. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Prague. () 9. day PRAGUE / CZECH REPULIC Full day at leisure. After buffet breakfast at your hotel, you might want to visit a couple of the famous ohemian Castles. First, the Karlstejn Castle, built in the 14th century. Continue to the former hunting lodge Konopiste, with a fascinating collection of historical weapons and furnishings. Overnight in Prague. () 10. day PRAGUE / CZECH REPULIC uffet breakfast at the hotel. End of the tour. () Accommodation 3 nights in udapest, Hungary 3 nights in Vienna, Austria 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic Meals uffet breakfast daily Tours Half day historical city tour in udapest, Vienna and Prague Transportation Train ticket throughout * Tax and Service Charge * In udapest from July 25-27, 2014 and Dec Jan. 02, 2015 higher rates may apply.

51 GRAND TOUR OF EASTERN EUROPE FROM MOSCOW TO VIENNA 19 days / 18 nights Moscow, Novgorod, St-Petersburg, Tallin, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague and Vienna Starting from EUR ,00 per person / in double room Day 1 Moscow Arrival Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Day 2 in Moscow Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. asil's Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia's largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway.

52 Day 3 to Tver and Novgorod After breakfast, depart to the historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. Day 4 to St. Petersburg A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a first sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac's Cathedral. Day 5, in St. Petersburg There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe's best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as "Venice of the North". This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. Day 6, to Tallinn Journey to Estonia to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. Day 7, to Riga On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Day 8, in Riga During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free. Day 9, to Vilnius Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 10, in Vilnius The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna's Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an optional excursion to Trakai.

53 Day 11, to Warsaw Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day's end. Day 12, in Warsaw This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the arbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. () Day 13, to Krakow This morning, journey to Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "lack Madonna". In the afternoon, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of the past, Auschwitz. End your day in Krakow. Day 14, in Krakow Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city. Day 15, to Prague After a drive through the Polish countryside, cross the borders of Slovakia and Czech Republic. Then, on to Prague, with its aroque churches, promenades, parks and ancient city walls. Day 16, in Prague uilt on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George's asilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles ridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available. Day 17, to Vienna Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities.

54 Day 18, in Vienna On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the elvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure. Farwell dinner in a local restaurant. (,D) Day 19, Vienna - Departure After breakfast transfer to the airport for your departure flight. () Tour Includes: First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes reakfast daily Airport transfers Sightseeing tours as per itinerary in Moscow, Novgorod, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga Vilnius, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Vienna ALTIC CAPITALS 7 days / 6 nights Vilnius, Riga, Tallin Starting from EUR 850,00 per person / in double room

55 Day 1: VILNIUS Arrival in Vilnius. Individual transfer to the hotel.check-in at the hotel. OVERNIGHT Day 2: VILNIUS-TRAKAI-VILNIUS ( 50 km) 9:00 a.m. a city tour of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania for more than 600 years. The tour includes: St.Peter and Paul s Church, Gediminas Castle, Cathedral Square with St. Stanislaw Cathedral and ell tower, St.Ann and ernardines Church, Amber gallery-museum, Užupis -one of the oldest districts of Vilnius, mentioned in the historical sources as far back as the 16th century, novo days the artists republic, which has its own constitution, national anthem, calendar and map, the Gates of Dawn with a holy image of the Virgin Mary, Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Town Hall Square and Vilnius University (founded in 1579) with St. John s Church. Afternoon trip to Trakai (25 km from Vilnius), the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Visit to the insular castle of the 14th century, erected on a small island in the lake Galve. Return to Vilnius. OVERNIGHT Day 3: VILNIUS- HILL OF CROSSES-RUNDALE-RIGA (380 km) departure by train to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Arrival in Riga, check-in at the hotel. OVERNIGHT: Riga Day 4 Monday: RIGA a city tour of Riga. A combined coach and walking tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Parks, the astion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau uildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St.Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St.Jacob s Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Following the visit of the famous market halls of Riga..Afternoon optional: excursion to Jurmala. OVERNIGHT Day 5 Tuesday: RIGA-P RNU-TALLINN (300 km) departure for Tallinn -Arrival in Tallinn, check-in at the hotel. OVERNIGHT

56 Day 6 Wednesday: TALLINN city tour of Tallinn, visiting the Old Town of Tallinn - an example of Gothic architecture in the altic and Nordic countries. The tour includes Toompea Castle fortifications, the Dome Church (13th century), the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky (19th century), Town Hall Square (15th century), St. Catherine's Passage, where artists of St. Catherine guild present their work, St.Olaf s Church. Afternoon optional: excursion to Kadriorg Park and visit to Kadriorg Palace. OVERNIGHT Day 7 Thursday: TALLINN reakfast. End of the tour. THE TOUR INCLUDES: 6 nights at the 4 star hotels All hotel taxes uffet breakfast daily Excursions as per itinerary Entrances to: St. Peter and Paul s Church, Vilnius University with St. John s Church, St. Stanislaw Cathedral, Amber gallery- museum and Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit in Vilnius, Trakai castle, Rundale Palace, the Dome Church, St.Jacob s Church and St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Riga, the Dome Church and Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Tallinn. RUSSIA, ALTIC AND POLAND 13 days / 12 nights Moscow, Novgorod, St-Petersburg, Tallin, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw Starting from EUR 2.450,00 per person / in double room

57 Day 1 Moscow Arrival Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Day 2 Moscow Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing begins at the Red Square, dominated by St. asil's Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. Visit the Armory Museum, proceed to see the Moscow University and the popular Arbat shopping district. Continue with a drive along the wide boulevards and then stroll through GUM, Russia's largest department store. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may take part in an optional tour by night of Moscow and its subway. Day 3 Novgorod After breakfast, depart for the historic Novgorod, founded almost twelve centuries ago. Day 4 St. Petersburg A morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod starts at the Kremlin with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral. Then, cross the river via a pedestrian bridge to visit the Yaroslav Court. In the afternoon, travel north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of the Romanov Czars. Upon arrival enjoy a first sightseeing tour of the city starting with the visit of Peter and Paul Fortress, quarter of the City museum and its cathedral, which houses the crypt of the Russian emperors. Next, visit St. Isaac's Cathedral.

58 Day 5 St. Petersburg There are not many cities in the world that can match the grace of St. Petersburg. When Peter the Great founded the city in 1703, he hired Europe's best architects, craftsmen and artists to build and decorate it. Spread over 100 islands linked by over 600 bridges, it is often referred to as "Venice of the North". This morning sightseeing tour will feature highlight: the world-famous Hermitage, which houses many treasures from the Czarist era. The rest of the day is free at leisure. An optional tour to visit Petrodvorets, Peter the Great s Summer Palace, will be available. In the evening you may take part in an optional tour featuring a folklore performance. Day 6 to Tallinn Journey to Estonia to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland Day 7 Riga On a walking tour of the Upper and Lower Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, visit orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Next, visit Toompea Castle and see the 14th century gothic Town Hall. This afternoon, on to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Day 8 Riga During your sightseeing tour, see Riga Castle, the magnificent Dome Cathedral, St. Jacobs Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Parliament building, Liberty Monument and the district of Art Nouveau houses. Your afternoon is free. Day 9 Vilnius Morning departure for Vilnius, capital of Lithuania. The rest of the day is at leisure Day 10 Vilnius The city of Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers. In Old Vilnius, visit Peter and Paul Church and St. Anna's Church. View Vilnius University, dating back to 1570, Gediminas' Tower in the Upper Town and Vilnius Castle. The afternoon is free or you may take an optional excursion to Trakai. Day 11 Warsaw Cross the border into Poland and reach Warsaw at day's end

59 Day 12 Warsaw This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the arbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. Day 13 Departure from Warsaw After breakfast transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Tour Includes: First class hotels, rooms with private facilities Service charges and hotel taxes reakfast Airport transfers Sightseeing tours as per itinerary in Moscow, Novgorod, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga Vilnius, Warsaw RUSSIA TOUR: MOSCOW AND ST-PETERSURG 8 days /7 nights Starting from EUR 1.575,00 per person / in double room

60 Day1 Day2 Day3 Day 4 Day5 Day6 Day7 Day8 Arrival to Moscow. Transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. reakfast at hotel Panoramic city sightseeing tour. Evening at Leisure. Kremlin grounds tour with Assumption Cathedral Entrance. Walk tour on Stary Arbat. Lunch at restaurant "Hard Rock Cafe" with Russian cuisine. Metro tour. reakfast at hotel. Full day Sergiev Posad tour. Visiting Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Monasteries and museums. Lunch in the restaurant near Monastery. reakfast at hotel. Noon transfer to the train station and speed SAPSAN train departure to St. Petersburg. Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to hotel. reakfast at hotel. Panoramic city sightseeing tour including visit to St. Isaac Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress. Cruise by Neva river and canals. reakfast at hotel. Hermitage tour. Afternoon at leisure. reakfast at hotel. Full day Pushkin tour - Ekaterina the Great Palace (with Amber room) and park. Lunch at local restaurant. reakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport or railway station The price of the tour includes: 3nights accommodation in Moscow and 4nights accommodation in St Petersburg including breakfast at selected hotel categories Transfers by comfortable bus, English speaking guide during the tour, Lunches at restaurant «Hard Rock Cafe», in Sergiev Posad and in Petergof, All the entrance fees, Economy class train ticket Moscow St. Petersburg

61 GRAND TOUR OF POLAND 14 days /13 nights Starting from EUR 2.160,00 per person / in double room This tour is the most detailed introduction to Poland, the country in North- Eastern Europe with an eventful and many times very painful history. From a thousand year-old kingdom to the eastern showcase of the EU, this country offers the best of West and East with highlights like Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk and Wroclaw as some of its most attractive medieval cities. DAY 1 WARSAW After arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The afternoon is free. DAY 2 WARSAW This morning, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. A half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town, beautifully rebuilt after World War II, with the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. Here the Constitution of May 3rd was proclaimed in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US Constitution, in the world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms and see there Canaletto Room with 23 of his paintings, the Throne Room, the magnificent Knight s Hall with six large paintings by Marcello acciarelli, the Marble room with its 22 portraits of Polish kings and the largest and most impressive of all the castle s chambers, the allroom. After lunch, we continue our tour with a drive to the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto.

62 En route, you will see the building of the National Opera House and Town Hall. During your tour of Warsaw we invite you to the famous Warsaw chocolate factory "Wedel" to taste the delicious hot chocolate at the "Wedel Old Fashioned Shop." This evening you will take an unforgettable musical journey through the world famous compositions of our greatest composer, Frederic Chopin, in a piano recital. A glass of sparkling wine will be served during intermission. DAY 3 WARSAW CZESTOCHOWA AUSCHWITZ KRAKOW (reakfast, Lunch) The road to Krakow, Poland s unique, medieval, open-air museum, leads us past Czestochowa, site of Jasna Gora and the lack Madonna, venerated as Poland s holiest icon. Lunch will be served a local restaurant in Czestochowa. En route to Krakow, we also stop at Auschwitz, site of the concentration camp, where millions lost their lives in the crematoria during the Holocaust. DAY 4 KRAKOW The morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel, the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland s monarchs. Ist stately halls and exquisite chambers are filled with priceless art, valuable period furniture and rare ancient objects. The collection of monumental 16th century tapestries is matchless. You will also visit Wawel Cathedral, the place of the cult of St. Stanislaw and St. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. Its 18 chapels are true architectural masterpieces. The giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world s largest. This is the place where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Following a short break for coffee and cake at the famous Krakow cafeteria and drive to Old Town with its renewed Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There, you will stop at St. Mary s asilica to see the magnificent wooden altarby Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built before 1349, but renovated in the 16th century with many shopping stalls inside. The afternoon is at leisure DAY 5 KRAKOW WIELICZKA ZAKOPANE After breakfast, we drive to Zakopane, a resort high in the Tatra Mountains, a great area for walking and hiking and shopping for local folk art. On the way, we stop at the Wieliczka Salt Mine for a tour of its chapels, grottoes, lakes and magnificent cathedral, all carved from rock salt. After lunch at a local restaurant in Wieliczka, we drive to Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont. It is Poland s most popular resort and one of the most beautiful places owing to its picturesque location. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane has become a fashionable winter resort for artists since the beginning of the 20th century.

63 DAY 6 ZAKOPANE In the morning, you will have a sightseeing tour of Zakopane, whose wooden architecture blends with the natural landscapes. Copied in other parts of Poland, it is known as Zakopianski Style. You will visit the Jaszczurowka Chapel, a great example of wooden architecture in Zakopane, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, which was built by the people of Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on His life. Admire the breathtaking view from the top of Gubalowka, then have time to shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the local shops. After lunch on your own you will have free time. DAY 7 ZAKOPANE WADOWICE WROCLAW Today we depart for western Poland and the historic city of Wroclaw. Known as "Venice of the North", it is one of the oldest cities in Poland, capital of Lower Silesia, with a beautiful location along the Odra River. En route, we stop in Wadowice, the birthplace of John Paul II. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will see the house where he was born and grew up. From the window of his bedroom he used to see a clock with the sign Time flies, eternity awaits. In the asilica of Wadowice, where Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II, was baptized you can still see the special plaque that commemorates this fact as well as a stone font where the Pope prayed during His first pilgrimage to Poland in From here, we continue our journey to Wroclaw. Today, Wroclaw with its beautiful historical buildings like Town Hall in Market Square is recognized as a gem of urban Gothic-Renaissance urban architecture in Poland. DAY 8 WROCLAW RYDZYNA After breakfast, we visit Panorama Raclawicka - a single painting arranged a- long the interior walls of a rotunda as one unbroken circle and viewed from an elevated central balcony. The picture represents the battle of Raclawice, fought on April 4th, 1794 between the Polish insurrectionist army led by Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and Russian troops. From here, we drive to Rydzyna and stay overnight DAY 9 RYDZYNA POZNAN TORUN Today, we leave for Torun with a brief stop for sightseeing tour in the historic city of Poznan. The first settlement here canbe traced back to the early 9th century. The first ruler of Poland, Mieszko I, who baptized the country, founded his church right here. The church was rebuilt after the war. In the 15th century it took on a Gothic shape. The most interesting part of the city is Old Town with its famous Renaissance Town Hall, now housing the Historic Museum. In the middle of the attic, above the clock, you can see two metal goats butting their horns 12 times every day at noon. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to Torun.

64 DAY 10 TORUN GDANSK In the morning, take a tour of Torun, the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and one of the most magnificent historic citiesof Poland. Its Old Town has been included in the UNESCO s list for its impressive 13th century Town Hall, superb churches and streets that recall Torun s past glory. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Torun. In the afternoon, we drive to Gdansk where we will get acquainted with the city on a brief walk through its Old Town. DAY 11 GDANSK GDYNIA SOPOT Today, we tour Gdansk in depth. We start from the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city's former fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the Torture House- relics of the 15th century Gothic defense walls. The Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto Long Market - a magnificent street, with grand mansions decorated with late Renaissance and aroque facades. A real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest burghers of Gdansk once lived. Next, we come upon the Main Town and the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings. It is renowned as the most beautiful court among all of Europe s Hanseatic cities. Just behind it stands the tower of St. Mary's asilica, a part of the most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church in Gdansk. On our way back we pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques. From here we drive to Gdynia, youngest of the tri-city complex, which also includes Sopot. Here we visit Oliwa Cathedral famous for its one-ofa-kind pipe organ, to enjoy a concert. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue our drive to Sopot, the famous and fashionable seaside resort. Here you can still see the oldest and longest wooden pier in Europe. The balance of the day is free and gives you time for shopping altic arts and crafts, including unique amber jewelry and trinkets. DAY 12 GDANSK MALORK OLSZTYN After breakfast, we drive to Olsztyn. We stop at the Teutonic Knights Castle in Malbork. It is the largest brick building in Europe and one of Poland s greatest tourist attractions. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we continue to Olsztyn, a town located in a region of lakes and forests. The most attractive part of the city is the old town, encircled by a set of fortified walls. In the evening, take part in an open-air picnic with folkloric entertainment in Gietrzwlad.

65 DAY 13 OLSZTYN OLSZTYNEK LOWICZ WARSAW After breakfast, we return to Warsaw. On the way, we visit the Ethnographic Park in Olsztynek, site of the Museum of Folk Architecture, one of the oldest open-air museums in Europe. The Museum contains many interesting examples of folk architecture, including houses, barns, windmills and other traditional buildings. A particular attraction of the Ethnographical Park are the interiors of old houses, the evangelical church, a smithy, a pottery stand, a Dutch windmill as well as various temporary displays representing items of traditional craftsmanship and modern folk art and handicraft from the region. The main objective of the Museum is to preserve the legacy of the past for future generations and to encourage the study of the rich cultural and spiritual values of days gone by. In the afternoon, as we continue our drive to Warsaw, we will stop in Lowicz, a typical Mazovian town famous for folk art: especially noteworthy are the colorful costumes and beautiful paper cut-outs. You will be invited for a home-hosted dinner by a local family, whose charming cottage is located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. we continue your drive to Warsaw. DAY 14 Friday WARSAW After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the airport for the return flight home. Airport transfers (only on tour start and end date) Selected class hotels, rooms with private facilities English-speaking tour escort assistance Obligatory local guides Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus/car (depending on the group size) Meals as per itinerary: breakfast daily, Sightseeing tours as per itinerary Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine

66 THE EST OF POLAND 7 days / 6 nights Starting from EUR 1.150,00 per person / in double room Day 1. WARSAW After arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. The afternoon is free. DAY 2 Sunday WARSAW. After breakfast city tour of Warsaw. A half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town, beautifully rebuilt after World War II, with the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. Here the Constitution of May 3rd was proclaimed in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US Constitution, in the world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms and see the Canaletto Room with 23 of his paintings, the Throne Room, the magnificent Knight s Hall with six large paintings by Marcello acciarelli, the Marble room with its 22 portraits of Polish kings and the largest and most impressive of all the castle s chambers, the allroom. After lunch served at a local restaurant in Old Town, we continue our tour with a drive to the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto. En route, you will see the building of the National Opera House and Town Hall. During your tour of Warsaw. This evening you will have a chance to listen to a piano recital of the works of Chopin, Polands' greatest composer, with a glass of sparkling wine served during intermission.

67 DAY 3. WARSAW CZESTOCHOWA ZAKOPANE After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane one of the most popular vacation resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, we stop in Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the lack Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon. Lunch will be served a local restaurant in Czestochowa. In the evening we arrive in Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont. It is the most popular resort in Poland and one of the most beautiful places in all of Poland, owing to its picturesque location. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist s retreat at the beginning of the 20th century. DAY 4 ZAKOPANE KRAKOW In the morning, you will have a sightseeing tour of Zakopane, whose wooden architecture blends with the natural landscapes and it is copied in other parts of Poland and is known as Zakopianski Style. You will visit the Jaszczurowka Chapel, a great example of the wooden architecture in Zakopane, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, which was built by the people of Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on his life. Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the local shops. After lunch on your own you will have a free time. efore we continue on to Krakow, take a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River in Pieniny National Park. DAY 5 KRAKOW AUSCHWITZ KRAKOW The morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel, the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland s monarchs. Its stately halls and exquisite chambers are filled with priceless art, valuable period furniture and rare ancient objects. The collection of monumental 16th century tapestries is matchless. You will also visit the Wawel Cathedral, the place of the cult of St. Stanislaw and St. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. Its 18 chapels are true architectural masterpieces. The giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world s largest. This is the place where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Following a short break for coffee and cake at the famous Krakow café, Jama Michalika, a place designed by local artists with beautiful glass-painted windows and interesting drawings, we drive to Old Town with its restored Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There, you stop at St. Mary s asilica where to see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built before 1349, but renovated in the 16th century with many shopping stalls inside. After lunch we derive to Auschwitz to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp, the infamous factory of death.

68 DAY 6 KRAKOW WIELICZKA KRAKOW In the morning time on your own. Afternoon drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable tourist attraction with underground chambers, grottoes, and chapels carved from salt. Dinner with a folkloric show will be served at a local restaurant in Wieliczka, before we drive back to Krakow. DAY 7 Friday KRAKOW (reakfast) After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the airport for the return flight home. Tour Includes: Airport transfers (only tour departure and end date) Selected class hotels, rooms with private facilities English-speaking tour escort assistance Service of local guides Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus/car (depending on the group size) Meals as per itinerary: breakfast daily, Sightseeing tours as per itinerary Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine CZECH REPULIC OHEMIAN TOUR 7 days / 6 nights Starting from EUR 1.999,00 per person / in double room Day Prague - Karlovy Vary (130 km) Departure from the Hilton Prague Hotel at 8:30 a.m. for the world famous spa town of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad). Sightseeing tour. Overnight in Karlovy Vary.