THE LEGENDARY DANUBE & CROATIA

KAY AT LEISURE WORLD TRAVEL LADIES TOUR THE LEGENDARY DANUBE & CROATIA DEPARTING 08 MAY 2012 Kay at Leisure World Travel P.O. Box 1088, Terrigal N.S.W 2260 Tel 02 43852888 Fax 02 43852999 Email:kaystravel@optusnet.com.au. LICENSE 2TA000742 Web; www.kaystravel.info

INTRODUCTION After the huge success of this itinerary previously, I have decided to go back to visit this amazing part of the world in 2012. It is a fabulous holiday with all the ladies having a wonderful time. The scenery is breath taking! The itinerary is leisurely paced starting with three nights in Prague. The tourists are stacked on Charles Bridge these days, as Prague becomes the new Venice. It is hard to believe that this magnificent city spared of wartime destruction was kidnapped by communism for almost half a century. Its medieval splendours cobbled courtyards and lanes all sit beneath a millennium old castle straddling the Vltava River. We are transferred by road to Nuremburg where we join our ship The Luminary for the next seven nights. The ship is one of the latest of Avalon s ships built in 2010. The maximum capacity is only 138 passengers. Cruising the Danube what a fantastic way to spend seven days. Unpack once, and relax while we enjoy the riverside scenery. There is a large bar and lounge where we have evening entertainment with performers from the local towns. We cruise through Germany and Austria arriving at Budapest in Hungary. We have the additional luxury of staying in Budapest for two extra nights as we wait to join our next tour. Budapest, spanning the banks of The Danube, Is Eastern Europe s liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis. It will suprise you, it is truly a wonderful city. There is so much to do! All my tours have asked for longer in Budapest we have it. The next stage of our journey is when we join our Insight tour and travel by road doing the Country Roads of Dalmatia & the Adriatic Riviera. The highlights include the beautiful Dalmatian coast, seeing the contrast between the capital cities of Vienna and Budapest and the magnificent setting of Dubrovnik rapidly becoming the capital of the Dalmatian Riviera. Vacancies are extremely limited if you are interested please call me as soon as you can. Kay.

Tuesday, 08 May 12 We will meet at Sydney International airport for our flight to Prague. Award winning Emirates Airlines Sydney Dubai Prague. Wednesday, 09 May 12 PRAGUE D After our arrival in Prague we will be met and transferred to our hotel for the next three nights. This afternoon is free to relax and maybe there time for us to walk Wenceslaus Square? (Fantastic!) This evening we will meet our Tour Director who will guide us for the next eleven days. Dinner will be included at a local restaurant tonight. Thursday, 10 May 12 PRAGUE B This morning we will have a city sightseeing tour. Prague is a 1000-year-old city preserved in time. It straddles the Vltava River With domes, cupolas, spites and pinnacles highlighting its skyline. Best known treasures are the Old Town s Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all of Europe: Haradcany Castle, St Vitus Cathedral; and the Charles Bridge. Perhaps this evening take in a concert of Dvorak s greatest music with singers and musicians in period costume. Friday, 11 May 12 PRAGUE B, D Today is free to explore this amazing city. There are so many options. You may like to take a tour that will reveal Prague s secrets. Learn about architecture, myths and legends and the sites Prague citizens themselves like most. You may choose to browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Alternatively you may just want to mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the river. Tonight we will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Saturday, 12 May 12 PRAGUE- NUREMBURG, GERMANY B, D After breakfast we will get ready for our drive to Nuremberg where the crew of our boat waits to welcome us on board. We will join the Avalon Waterways vessel The Luminary for the next seven nights as we sail to Budapest Sunday, 13 May 12 NUREMBURG B, L, D Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at this historic city with its fabulous Gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg s traditions include its famous Lebkuchen, toy making and metalworking. Monday, 14 May 12 REGENSBURG B, L, D Regensburg is one of Germany s best-preserved medieval cities. Architectural highlights include the Old Town Hall, the beautiful white and gold Old Chapel and the Porta Pretoria-gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179AD. The city is the capital of Upper Palatinate, a bustling university town and one of Bavaria s cultural centres. The Thurn und Taxis family, who, until the second half of the 19 th century had the monopoly of the German postal services, owns the impressive St. Emmerammus Abbey buildings making up Thurn und Taxis Castle.

Tuesday, 15 May 12 PASSAU LINZ, AUSTRIA B, L, D Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen s Cathedral houses the world s church organ with over 17,000 pipes. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Linz, Austria s third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. Wednesday, 16 May 12 MELK-VIENNA B, L, D Melk s magnificent Benedictine Abbey dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe s largest monasteries. The view from the terrace over the Danube and surrounding countryside is breathtaking! Vienna, known as the City of Music, inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. This is a must! What a wonderful experience! Thursday, 17 May 12 VIENNA B, L, D Once the centre of the mighty Hapsburg Empire, Austria s capital has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse and awe-inspiring St. Stephen s Cathedral, to name just a few of the sights. You do not rush through Vienna; you waltz, taking your time to savour each classic sight and sound. Shop in the Kamtnerstrasse And enjoy Saschertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighbourhood café. Friday, 18 May 12 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY B, L, D Budapest, spanning the banks of the Danube, is the liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis of Eastern Europe. Seven bridges including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with Fishermens Bastion and the Matthias Church are sights not to be missed. Shop for renowned peasant embroidery, porcelain and paprika. Saturday, 19 May 12 BUDAPEST B, D After breakfast, our cruise ends and we say goodbye to our fabulous home of the last seven days. We have free time to explore at leisure this beautiful city. The markets on the banks of The Danube are a delight. We will have dinner in a local restaurant tonight. Sunday, 20 May 12 BUDAPEST B Today we will have a special included excursion to the Parliament. During our guided visit of the Hungarian Parliament, the second largest and one of the most ornate in the world, we will view the crown jewels. Monday, 21 May 12 BUDAPEST B, D Today is free to relax - perhaps a Spa or beauty treatment? before we meet our fellow passengers from Insight for the start of our tour The country Roads of Dalmatia and the Adriatic Riviera Dinner is included tonight. Tuesday 22 May 12 BUDAPEST B, D Today, we drive north to reach the picturesque village of Szentendre (St. Andrews). The, most visited museum in Hungary awaits us there. This charming baroque town is famous for its artists colony. We have free time to

stroll and shop in this preserved corner of old world charm. A highlight dinner is included tonight with dancing and Folk Music. Wednesday, 23 May 12 BUDAPEST- ZAGREB B, D Take an enchanting drive along tranquil Lake Balaton. Stop to admire the abbey of Tihany, perched on a peninsular reaching out into the lake, then cross farmland to the Croatian border and the capital of Zagreb. A guided tour takes you to Roosevelt Square, Ban Josip Square and the cathedral. Walk through the medieval core of the Upper Town and see the Croatian Parliament, Stone Gate, St. Marks Church and Lotrscak Tower. Thursday, 24 May 12 ZAGREB B Spend the day at leisure exploring the Croatian capital. Zagreb is renowned for it s shopping, or perhaps take a great excursion to the Zagorje region to learn about local culture and traditions. Friday, 25 May 12 ZAGREB SPLIT B Head south to the Adriatic coast towards Split, visiting the ancient Roman port of Salona. Admire the 2 nd century Amphitheatre, Roman Baths and Necropolis. We stay tonight in the historic port of Split.. Saturday, 26 May 12 SPLIT KORCULA B, D More than 1700 years ago in the historic port city of Split, the Roman Emperor, Diocletian, built his palace. Today those very buildings make up the heart of the Old Town, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Our local guide will lead us through the labyrinth of streets &historical buildings within that same palace. Later we drive along the coast for a short ferry crossing to the island of Korcula. Sunday, 27 May 12 KORCULA - DUBROVNIK B Your guided walking tour of Korcula town takes you to the Cathedral, the town museum & the Bishop s Palace. The locals also claim Marco Polo was born here & you also see his ruined house next. After some free time, cross over the beautiful southern slopes of the Peljesac peninsula. Stop amid the age-old vines to see how wine is produced &enjoy a taste. Continue to Dubrovnic.. Monday, 28 May 12 DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING B, D You are invited to join a local resident to discuss life during the siege of Dubrovnik, the collapse of Yugoslavia 7 the subsequent rebirth of Croatia. Later your guided sightseeing tour in the Old Town explores the stone-paved streets inside the 16 th century bastions. See Onofrio s fountain and the Rector s Palace and the city walls, as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. The afternoon is at leisure. Dinner is included at a local restaurant tonight. Tuesday, 29 May 12 DUBROVNIK AT LEISURE B Today is at leisure - to follow the advice of George Bernard Shaw those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik What a way to spend a relaxing day in a city known as the pearl of the Adriatic Wednesday, 30 May 12 DUBROVNIK - PLITVICE B, D A magnificent drive takes you along the Dalmatian coast a symphony of sparkling deep blue sea, studded with rocky islands. Visit Trogir, founded by

the Greeks in 400BC, and admire its Romanesque cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace. Head inland, to one of Europe s finest natural wonders, Plitvice National Park. Thursday, 31 May 12 PLITVICE LJUBLJANA B, D Get ready for one of Europe s natural wonders. Plitvice National Park; a scenic wonderland of interconnecting lakes, flanked by thundering waterfalls & primeval forest. In the afternoon, drive through the unique region of Lika, crossing into Slovenia and reaching the beloved city of Ljubljana. Friday, 01 June 12 LJUBLJANA SIGHTSEEING B A local guide shows you the Baroque elegance of the White City. Its medieval castle sits atop a hill as an ancient guardian; the City Hall and Cathedral of St. Nicholas testify to its historical importance; and the Triple Bridge spans the river Ljubljana, whose banks disappear under the colourful umbrellas of the riverside cafes and restaurants. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Saturday, 02 June 12 LJUBLJANA VIENNA B It s only a short drive back across the Austrian border to the forested mountains of Styria. Return to the stately capital of Vienna for your final night on tour. Sunday,03 June 12 This morning, we will be transferred to the airport for our flight home. Depart Vienna EK 128 1435 Arrive Dubai 2255 Monday, 04 June Depart Dubai EK 414 0140 Arrive Sydney 2230.

TOUR COST & INCLUSIONS TOUR COST per person based on twin share $12,250.00 Single supplement LIMITED available on application. Any payment by credit card will incur an additional 3% surcharge. The costing is based on the exchange rate at 1/08/11 and is subject to change. Return Airfare Sydney/Prague Vienna/ Sydney with Emirates All accommodation throughout is in First Class and Superior hotels. Our Tour from Prague to Budapest is conducted by Avalon Waterways All meals included on the itinerary as indicated. Cruising the Danube for seven nights we have quality wines included with dinner from Europe s most famous wine regions. Our ship on the Danube will be The Luminary in A category cabins. From Budapest we will join Insight Vacations for 13 days doing their tour The Country Roads of Dalmatia & the Adriatic Riviera Prepaid gratuity to Cruise Director and crew NOT INCLUDED Applicable Airline security and departure taxes(approx) at 01/08/11 $200.00 (Approximately $500 of taxes is absorbed in the tour cost) Additional excursions and optional sightseeing. Holiday Insurance essential Items of a personal nature (eg drinks, phone, laundry) Port Charges $105.00 The Legendary Danube Cruise Prague Budapest.

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