FreeGate
Included Features
- Roundtrip economy class airfare from New York
- 8 nights
First Class hotel accommodations: (Vienna 2, Budapest
2, Krakow 2, Warsaw 2)
- All sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned
motor coach with English-speaking tour escort/manager
throughout, local guides in all major cities and
entrance fees for the tours.
- Welcome dinner with wine
in Neustift (Vienna)
- All hotel service charges and
taxes
- Meals as per itinerary: B = Breakfast (8), D
= Dinner (3)
- All transfers and baggage handling as
per itinerary
- FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio
Sightseeing Tours Included: Vienna; Budapest;
Krakow; Warsaw
Itinerary
DAY 1, FRI: USA - VIENNA
Departure on your overnight transatlantic flight to Vienna
with meals enroute.
DAY 2, SAT: VIENNA (D)
Arrival today at the Vienna airport where you will be met
and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting
your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner in
the charming suburb of Neustift.
DAY 3, SUN: VIENNA (B)
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg Palace,
once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere Palace, views
of Prater amusment park, UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other
vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon at leisure.
 DAY 4, MON: VIENNA - BUDAPEST (B,D)
Today we will travel east, and after crossing the border to
Hungary, we will proceed onward through the region of Transdanubia, reaching
Budapest on the time to relax before dinner.
DAY 5, TUE: BUDAPEST (B)
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former
cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Our
morning sightseeing tour includes all the main attractions: the Parliament,
Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, Coronation Church,
Hero's Square and Gellert Hill. The balance of the day is at leisure to
explore this exciting city on your own.
DAY 6, WED: BUDAPEST - KRAKOW (B,D)
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside
of Slovakia, past the Tatras and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing
dinner in Krakow is planned upon the arrival.
DAY 7, THU: KRAKOW (B)
Sightseeing will start with visit to Wawel Hill, viewing the
Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy the 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 strolling
around the city on your own.
DAY 8, FRI: KRAKOW - WARSAW (B,D)
During the morning journey to Warsaw there is time for an
optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of our past, Auschwitz.
After lunch break on your own, we proceed via Czestochowa, known for the
blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called
the "Black Madonna". We end our day in Poland's capital city,
Warsaw.
DAY 9, SAT: WARSAW (B)
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood
with 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 with its 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 Barbican. 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 shopping, a stroll through the city or an
optional late afternoon Chopin concert.
DAY 10, SUN: WARSAW - USA (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for
your departure flight.
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch;
D=Dinner
Departure
Dates & Prices
|
OUR
RATES INCLUDE AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES OF $200
|
| DEPART
USA: Friday |
PRICE |
| May 16, 30, 2008 |
2,589 |
| Jun 13 |
2,589 |
| Jun 27 |
2,529 |
| Jul 11, 25 |
2,529 |
| Aug 8, 22 |
2,529 |
| Sep 5 |
2,529 |
| Sep 19 |
2,129 |
| Oct 3 |
2,129 |
| SINGLE/
TRPLE OCCUPANCY |
| Single
room - add |
+470 |
| Triple
room - deduct |
-50 |
Rates
are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and
include airline fuel surcharges. Airfare
from New York is included; departures from most USA gateways
are available - please inquire. Air taxes & security
fees (approx. $110-150) are additional.
DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Competitive
airfares are available - please inquire.
BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If
you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from
above prices:
| May 16 - Jun 22 |
$1,275 |
| Jun 23 - Sep 07 |
$1,220 |
| Sep 08 - Oct 26 |
$855 |
BUSINESS
CLASS UPGRADE (Transatlantic airfare): $2,649
to $3,189 depending on your travel dates
|
