Enchanting East Europe 10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS

Chain Bridge, Budapest
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10 NIGHTS/11 DAYS
Enchanting East Europe
Toll free: USA & Canada: 18669778687 / UK: 0808 101 6989
Email: [email protected] / Web: www.thomascook.in/nritours
POLAND
Berlin
GERMANY
Krakow
Prague
CZECH
SLOVAKIA
Bratislava
AUSTRIA
Vienna
Budapest
HUNGARY
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Highlights
GERMANY
• Berlin : • Dresden
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CZECH REPUBLIC
• Prague
: Guided city tour.
See the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate.
Visit the Alexander Platz - city centre of Berlin.
Orientation Tour.
Guided city tour.
Entrance to the Prague Castle included.
Visit the grand St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.
Golden lane.
Tram Tour Experience.
POLAND
• Krakow
: Guided city tour.
Visit Wieliczka Salt mines.
Auschwitz concentration camp.
AUSTRIA
• Vienna
: SLOVAKIA
• Bratislava
: HUNGARY
• Budapest
: St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna
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Guided city tour.
Visit the glorious Schoenbrunn Palace.
Orientation tour of Bratislava.
Guided city tour.
Enjoy the Danube river cruise.
Visit the Hero’s Square.
Hungarian Horsemanship show.
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DAY 01
DAY 04
Welcome to Berlin.
Bon voyage! Arrive in Berlin and proceed to your hotel on
your own. Check in post 1400 hrs. (Please reconfirm with
your travel agent for exact timtings and details about your
tour and contact details of Tour Manager. We advise you
to contact Tour Manager at time of check in). Check-in and
relax in the comfort of your hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner at an
Indian restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Berlin Berlin / Titanic or similar in Berlin.
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Guided city tour of Prague - Entrance to the Prague Castle
included- visit the grand St. Vitus Cathedral in PragueGolden lane- Tram Tour Experience.
After buffet breakfast, meet your English speaking local
guide who will take you to visit the dominating and imposing
Prague Castle from inside. We take a walk through the
castle’s many courtyards before visiting the gothic St. Vitus
Cathedral, the main church of the castle. Next, visit the Royal
Palace which was the seat of the princes and later kings of
Bohemia until the 16th century. Catch your breath and look
around this majestic city from a panoramic point on the
castle gallery. Walk through the Golden Lane which narrates
the stories of glorious pasts. Next, visit the Old Town Square
for a touch of real European experience. This city of artistic
styles has the popular Town Hall, an astronomical clock, the
famous Charles Bridge – the most picturesque of the 18
bridges in Prague. The ambience of this busy old city centre
will leave you amazed as your steps lead you to the royal
road of the Bohemian kings on their way to their coronation.
Today enjoy lunch at Hard Rock Cafe. Experience Prague
by Tram as we now take you on a ride on the famous tram
routes of this beautiful city.Later, you have some free time to
stroll around the old town. Tonight, enjoy dinner at an Indian
restaurant. Later drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Andels / Hotel Agnelo or similar in Prague.
(B, L, D)
DAY 02
Guided city tour of Berlin - See the Berlin Wall and
Brandenburg Gate- visit Alexander Platz .
After buffet breakfast you will be accompanied by a local
English speaking guide for an insight into the history of this
once divided city. See the places where Adolf Hitler rose to
power and conducted his World War II campaigns against the
allied forces. Berlin, the city where the Soviet East met the
Capitalist West during the cold war. This is where Sir Winston
Churchill coined the phrase “Iron Curtain” to describe the
division of Europe. Today you see the famous Berlin Wall
that divided the city till reunification in 1990. Once seen
as a symbol of inhumanity, today it is seen as a symbol of
peace. Stop at the Brandenburg Gate in Pariser Platz. This is
the most important classical monument in Germany. Built in
the 18th century, this symbol of the city was also for a long
Alexanderplatz, Berlin
Prague Castle, Prague
time a symbol of the partition of Germany. Next, we take
you to see the Reichstag - the German Parliament Building.
This 19th century building boasts of a 21st century glass and
steel cupola. Visit Alexander Platz, the city centre where you
will see the World Time Clock. This afternoon, enjoy Indian
lunch at a restaurant. Later, you have some free time to stroll
around and explore the city. Tonight, enjoy dinner at an
Indian restaurant. Later drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel Berlin Berlin / Titanic or similar in Berlin.
(B, L, D)
DAY 03
Orientation tour of Dresden - Drive to Prague - visit the
Local Brewery “U Fleku”
After buffet breakfast, Check-out. We drive to Dresden the
capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is
situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border.
On arrival proceed for an orientation tour of this picturesque
city. En-route Indian lunch will be provided. Later proceed
to Prague – the colourful capital of the Czech Republic. A
city of hundred spires, built at the meandering Vltava River
which for centuries has been quickening the heartbeats of
poets, painters and photographers. On arrival we visit the
local Brewery “U Fleku” one of the oldest brewery in Prague.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Later drive
back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Andels / Hotel Agnelo or similar in Prague.
(B, L, D)
U Fleku Beer Brewery, Prague
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Opera House. See the Rathaus, St. Stephen’s Church and many
more interesting monuments. The grandeur of this city comes
alive as you pass by the Hofburg and Belvedere Palaces. Next
we proceed to visit the most famous Schoenbrunn Palace - a
visitor’s delight. This palace is one of the most important
cultural monument in Austria and a UNESCO world cultural
heritage site. Enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant. Later you have
some free time for shopping. Then we proceed for dinner at an
Indian restaurant. Later drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Arcotel Vienna Messe / NH Danube city or similar
in Vienna.
(B, L, D)
DAY 05
Drive to Krakow - proceed to the old town.
After buffet breakfast, check out of your hotel. Proceed to
Poland enjoy the country side scenic drive to Krakow. En-route
enjoy a hot Indian lunch at a restaurant. On arrival check in to
the Hotel. Later proceed to the old town and enjoy dinner at an
Indian restaurant. Later drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Andels / Park inn by Radisson or similar in
Krakow.
(B, L, D)
DAY 06
Wieliczka Salt mines - guided city tour of Krakow.
After buffet breakfast, we proceed to Wieliczka Salt mines - one
of the oldest in all of Europe. Over the centuries, devout and
superstitious miners have carved fabulous figures, monuments
and altarpieces out of its salt walls. These amazing works of art,
in addition to the mine’s historical importance, have earned Salt
Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Later
we proceed for an Indian lunch. Later on we go for a guided city
tour of Krakow - Meander through the medieval town centre,
the ancient capital of Poland. Admire the Main Market square,
arguably one of the world’s most beautiful plazas, and the
splendid Renaissance Cloth Hall. See twin-towered St Mary’s
Church and learn the story of the brave trumpeter who died
while warning his city of a Mongol invasion. See Jagiellonian
University, one of the oldest universities in the world and Wavell
Hill with its great Castle and Cathedral. Drive past Schindler’s
Horsemanship Show, Hungary
factory and hear stirring stories of the city’s magnificent past.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. Later drive back
to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Andels / Park inn by Radisson or similar in
Krakow.
(B, L, D)
DAY 07
Guided tour of Auschwitz Concentration Camp - drive to
Vienna.
After buffet breakfast, we proceed for a guided tour of Auschwitz
Concentration Camp, a sombre experience that highlights
beyond imagination atrocities that occurred here between
1939 – 1945. Enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant. Later, sit back
and relax in your coach as we drive to the meticulous city of
Vienna - the Austrian capital. Vienna’s historical architecture
concentrated on the inner city has been largely preserved and
skilfully restored. Tonight, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Later drive to your hotel and check in.
Overnight at Arcotel Vienna Messe / NH Danube city or similar
in Vienna.
(B, L, D)
DAY 09
Visit Seegrotte- Europe’s largest subterranean lake by boat Orientation tour of Bratislava.
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check-out and depart
for Seegrotte and visit the series of underground chambers
contains Europe’s largest subterranean lake that is slowly
drained each day by boat and get amazed by its stunning
formation. Later we depart for an Orientation tour of Bratislava
the only national capital that borders two independent
countries. As well as it’s the political, cultural and economic
center of Slovakia. We enjoy an Indian lunch. Later we continue
our journey to Budapest. We then have our dinner at an Indian
restaurant. we proceed to our hotel and check-in
Overnight at Novotel or similar in Budapest.
(B, L, D)
DAY 08
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
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Guided city tour of Vienna - Visit the glorious Schoenbrunn
Palace.
After buffet breakfast, we proceed to meet your experienced
local guide for a fantastic city tour of Vienna. Pass the magnificent
Schoenbrunn Palace, Vienna
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DAY 10
Guided city tour of Budapest - enjoy the Danube river cruise
- visit the Hero’s Square-Hungarian Horsemanship show.
After buffet breakfast, we proceed on a tour of this vibrant
city with an experienced local guide. Visit the Citadel one of
the most core area of the city for the panoramic view. Visit
the enormous Heroes Square filled with history. We also see
the beautiful Chain Bridge that connects the cities of Buda
and Pest. With over 1,000 years of history this city is full
of surprises. Enjoy these special sights and many more on
your guided tour. Later get thrilled by a show of Hungarian
Horsemanship. Being a popular sport these trained horses
and their masters will leave you awestruck with an amazing
display of skill and bravery. Today you will enjoy a local meal
for lunch. This evening, enjoy the sights of Budapest on the
Danube river cruise where you will see the Palace in Buda
castle, the Chain bridge and the Parliament building lined
on the Danube embankment and enjoy a Farewell dinner on
board cruise. Later drive back to your hotel.
Overnight at Novotel or similar in Budapest.
(B, L, D)
DAY 11
Fly back home with pleasant memories.
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed
to the airport to board your flight back home on your own.
Please spare a few minutes to share your experience and
your valued suggestions. Arrive home with wonderful
memories of your ‘Enchanting East Europe’ tour with Thomas
Cook, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.
(B)
Note: Scenic Scandinavia can be booked as a pre tour add
on to this tour.
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
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WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Sightseeing and accommodation as per the above mentioned itinerary.
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Tram ride in Prague.
Lunch at Hard Rock Café.
Local lunch at Hungarian Horsemanship Show.
Farewell dinner cruise in Budapest.
MEALS
• 10 continental buffet breakfasts. (Breakfast includes bread, butter, jam, cereals, fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee, hot eggs
and cut fruits).
• 07 Indian Jain / vegetarian/ non-vegetarian lunches.
• 02 Local Lunches.
• 10 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners.
NOTE
• As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
• A person 12 years and below is considered a child and above 12 years, an adult.
• On certain days, we may sometimes amend / reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain
the same.
• All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air conditioned
coach and air cool coach in London.
• Services of a professional, friendly and multilingual Tour Manager or a local Representative.
• On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members.
• A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
• Due to international events and trade fairs all throughout Europe such as Air Show, music festivals, ice skating
championships etc., you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
• Functioning of Air cooling/Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local
authority.
• Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
PRE/POST-TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN BERLIN / BUDAPEST
(Includes accommodation per person per night and continental breakfast. Does not include transfers.)
PER ADULT IN
A TWIN/TRIPLE
SHARE
PER ADULT IN SINGLE
CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS
WITHOUT BED
EURO 110
EURO 190
EURO 90
DEPARTURE DATES
April: 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
May: 01, 06, 08, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
June: 03, 05, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
July: 01, 03, 08, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
August: 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
September: 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
October: 02, 07, 09
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Airfare, Visas and Medical Insurance.
Arrival and Departure Transfers.
Taxes as applicable are extra.
No porterage included.
Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in
the regular menu provided by us, minibar, telephone calls, etc.
• 03 euros per person per day tips for drivers.
• Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary.
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that
mentioned in “What your tour price includes”.
POINTS TO BE NOTED
• The tour cost does not include cost of airfare, visas and overseas medical insurance. • You need to be in possession
of valid visas, confirmed air tickets and overseas travel insurance. • Passengers joining this tour must travel to /
from the hub city at their own expense. • Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every
country you travel to is prone to thefts and bag snatching. Thomas cook will not be liable for any loss of belongings/
baggage. • Indian Lunches and Dinners are pre-set and a-la carte is not possible. • Breakfast will be continental
which includes tea, coffee, milk, cereal, juice, bread and butter. • On certain Days packed lunch will be provided.
• Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Thomas
Cook will not be liable for the same. • The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages,
loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the
tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss
or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour. • The management
reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane,
bus, ship or other services. • Due to private coaches being forbidden inside the cities of Rome, Florence, Venice,
Amsterdam etc, most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses and by foot. The tour manager and the driver
will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible. • Due to major international events and trade
fairs throughout Europe such as Air Show, World Athletic Meet, the Motor Show, Ice Skating Championships etc,
the hotels may be blocked out more than two years in advance. In view of this, you may have to stay in hotels
further away from the cities and the itineraries may have to be altered / amended. • We also reserve the right to
substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary. • Tour Manager reserves the right to amend
the itinerary. • We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised.
• For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, all the services will
remain the same. • There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour• A local
representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour. • Taxes as applicable.
• The images used in this brochure are for representation purpose only. • Please refer to the Booking Form for
detailed “Terms and Conditions”.
Toll free: USA & Canada: 18669778687 / UK: 0808 101 6989
Email: [email protected] / Web: www.thomascook.in/nritours
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