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Treasures of Eastern Europe Optional Tours
AUSTRIA
FROM VIENNA:
Schönbrunn Palace – Euro €40pp
The Imperial Palace of Schönbrunn, with its adjacent buildings and vast gardens, is among the most important baroque structures of its type in Europe. Enjoy the visit of the residential palace with its furniture, fixtures and fittings that impressively reflect the lifestyle of the imperial family. The attractiveness of Schönbrunn Palace lies in its largely original interior from the 18th century, as well as in the baroque garden landscape which remains scarcely altered.
Vienna Palace Concert – Euro €40pp
A wonderful concert of Viennese classical music including some of the most famous works of Johann Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performed by some of the most highly acclaimed soloists and dancers in Austria. A glass of champagne is included during the interval.
HUNGARY
FROM BUDAPEST:
Danube Cruise & Drinks - Euro €30pp
Board a boat for a scenic cruise along the romantic Danube River and enjoy spectacular views of the city’s main sights. Refreshments are included.
Szentendre Excursion – Euro €25pp
A short drive from Budapest, the lovely medieval town of St. Andrew’s is a “must,” with its ancient walls and narrow, cobbled streets. Being a center of art and handicrafts, it has a truly unique atmosphere. First, visit the Margit Kovacs museum, then on to St. Andrew’s itself to stroll around, take pictures and perhaps strike a bargain in the shops that sell beautiful Hungarian embroidery and ceramics. Before returning to the hotel by coach you will have time for coffee and cake in the famous Nostalgia café on your own.
Csarda Dinner - Euro €45pp
Experience an evening of Hungarian and Gypsy folklore. Your dinner in a restaurant on the Buda Hills will start with a Palinka aperitif, served in a little souvenir jars, and gypsy music. You will then enjoy real Hungarian cuisine, followed by music, folklore, dancing and singing. After dinner, you will be taken on a night ride to the Citadel Hill, where you will enjoy a wonderful view of the illuminated city with its beautiful bridges.
POLAND
FROM KRAKOW:
Wieliczka Salt Mine & Dinner - Euro €60pp
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is over 700 years old and is one of the largest and oldest working salt mines in Europe. It is on the UNESCO list of the 12 most priceless monuments of the world. An elevator will take you to the first level of the mine where you will be able to see the 180 foot chapel made out of salt rock and lit with salt-crystal chandeliers. There are many other chambers carved out of a huge block of salt, underground museums, and even tennis and volleyball courts. Early dinner is included at a local restaurant in the village near the salt mines.
Auschwitz - Euro €25pp
The Auschwitz Memorial Museum was established in 1947 on the location of the largest Nazi concentration camp. This site, where approximately 1.5 million people perished due to execution, disease or hunger, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. The exhibition in the former barracks is a stirring reminder of this terrible point in history.
FROM WARSAW:
Chopin Concert – Euro €40pp
It was the genius of Frederic Chopin that made Poland’s music world famous. The Mazurkas, Etudes, Polonaises and Scherzos became a test and measure of any pianist’s talent. Enjoy a Chopin piano recital, performed just for you in a setting fit for a king. A glass of champagne is served during intermission.
GERMANY
FROM BERLIN:
Potsdam & Sanssouci Park – Euro €40pp
Drive to the magnificent baroque city of Potsdam, located to the south-west of Berlin. Potsdam was founded in 993 and became the seat of the Prussian royal family in the 18th century. After a brief panoramic tour, drive to Sanssouci, one of Europe's finest royal palaces, which belongs in the same league as magnificent royal residences like Versailles and Windsor Castle. Visit the interior of the Neue Palais, explore Sanssouci’s delightful gardens, and see the Great Fountain, Chinese Tea House, Roman Bath and Orangerie.
CZECH REPUBLIC
FROM PRAGUE:
Vltava River Cruise - Euro €20pp
Transfer to the Vltava River where an air-conditioned boat awaits you. During a one hour cruise along the Vltava, with coffee and cake served, you will enjoy fantastic views of Prague. See its famous buildings and historic monuments, such as St. Agnes Monastery, the Rudolfinum, Charles’ Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vysehrad and more.
Dinner with Folklore Show - Euro €45pp
Experience an evening of typical Czech hospitality, with dinner, wine, music and dance. Wine is served from special glass pipes, which are used in the wine cellars of Southern Moravia. You will listen to folk music from different parts of the country, starting with traditional music, and followed by a program of Bohemian, Moravian, and Slovakian folk songs and dances, and gypsy songs and dances. You will have an opportunity to see typical folk instruments, such as the hammer-dulcimer, fujara (shepherds-whistle) and bag-pipe. After a break, the musicians will play international music according to the guests‘ wishes and at the end of the evening you will listen to some famous compositions of classical music.
**PLEASE NOTE **
Above is a brief description, together with prices, to help your pre-tour budgeting. For operational reasons, not all excursions listed may be available. Your Tour Director will advise you of those feasible for your tour, and will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Availability is also subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability and group interest. Book early with your Tour Director to secure venues! If you pay for optional excursions by credit card, you will be debited in US Dollars and your bank will convert the charge on the debit. Charges will appear on your credit card statement in US Dollars, as Kompas Travel, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Kompas Tours accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Credit cards should be valid for at least 30 days after completion of your tour.
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Treasures of Eastern Europe
7 Unique Experiences!
- Explore glorious Vienna
- 2 nights in spellbinding Budapest
- Enjoy a walking tour through Krakow
- Tour the beautiful baroque city of Dresden
- Visit Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities
- Enjoy a city tour of Warsaw
- Spend two nights in historic Berlin
Tour Details
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Group Size
Min: 20
| Max: 40
Transportation
Coach
Tips
Payable locally, allow approximately €120 pp
Destinations Visited
Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Czestochowa, Poznan, Berlin, Dresden & Prague
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