PRAGUE ✤ CESKY KRUMLOV ✤ BRATISLAVA ✤ BUDAPEST ✤ VIENNA

23 Dec 2011 - 11 Jan 201220 Day Luxury Escorted Personalised Tour

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White Christmas Tour

The Magical European

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Xmas Day at Prague Opera ✤ Mesmerising Wow - Black Theatre in Prague ✤ 2000 year old Bratislava & 15th century Devin Castle ✤ Traditional Hungarian New Year Gala dinner in Budapest

✤ Concert in Vienna ✤ Danube & Vltava River Cruises ✤ Discover Cesky Krumlov – Central Europe’s most beautiful town

✤ Explore European culture, history & traditions

✤ An extraordinary experience$9,995 pp twin share All Inclusive

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“The tour with you was a huge success. Not only did you organize a great tour, with your connection, expertise, language skills, your caring nature and attention to details..., but the weather and the company! It was such a memorable tour, we learned so much and we got to know you and so many lovely people. You left me with a very deep impression.” Zhuping Chen, NSW

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For 15 years we have been offering unique European experiences with our personalised, fully escorted tours. Born in former Czechoslovakia and fluent in the languages of the countries that we visit, I am able to show you the hidden beauties of the cities that to the individual traveller would remain unknown. I accompany each group and guarantee you a hassle free holiday. Europe in wintertime is truly magical. It’s an experience I’m delighted to share through my local knowledge and the special relationship we have developed with these magical cities and their people over the years!

It gives me enormous satisfaction to see so many of our customers returning year after year. I welcome you to join us.

Eva Santo Eva’s European Spa Tours

Tour Director

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Eva Santo

“A huge thank you from all of us for organising and coordinating such a wonderful trip. Your care, concern and extra effort helped make our holiday very memorable and special. Thank-you” 2010/11 Group

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St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague

Day 1 (Fri 23 Dec) Depart from Australia with Emirates via Dubai for Prague

Day 2 (Sat 24 Dec) Prague -the most festive day of Christmas for CzeCh PeoPle

Arrive 2.00pm in Prague and transfer to our centrally located 4 star Hotel K&K Fenix just a few steps from Wenceslas Square, the cities main and most fashionable boulevard. Informal introductions before dinner. 6.00pm Christmas Dinner at the local restaurant

Day 3 (Sun 25 Dec) Christmas day - Prague 10am meet our local guide for a Grand Bus/Walk Tour of Prague. Uncover the rich history of this beautiful city. See 1000 year old Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, Astronomical clock, once the envy of all Europe. 4.45pm meet in the hotel lobby for a short walk to the stylish Garden at the Opera restaurant before attending opera. 7.00pm Tonight we attend the stunning Prague State Opera to enjoy Dvorak’s Rusalka in his home country.

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“We have enjoyed it all immensely – good company and entertainment, excellent leadership” John Slim, Epping NSW

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Day 4 (Mon 26 Dec) Prague

10am we continue with a walking tour followed by a cruise. Visit the famous Jewish Quarter, stroll through the 15th century cemetery, visit the Spanish Synagogue built in 1868 often described as the most beautiful synagogue in Europe. From here we’ll walk to Vltava river to enjoy 2 hour cruise and admire scenic panoramic views of famous historical and cultural sites.

2 pm late lunch early dinner - at the Novomestky Pivovar – Prague’s first microbrewery and the chance for you to sample the delights of its own brand light and dark wheat beer. 8.00pm Black Light Theatre – enjoy poetry, humor and irony without using words. The show will capture your heart!

Day 5 (Tue 27 Dec) Prague

A full day at leisure. Enjoy the festive magic and the traditional Christmas markets full of stands where you can buy food, gifts and decorations. Stroll the city, enjoy the architecture and discover history dating back to Holy Roman Empire. Make sure to sample the Czech sausages & the local beer from one of many street vendors! 6.45pm meet in the hotel lobby for a short stroll to a local restaurant for a traditional 3 course Czech dinner.

Christmas markets, Prague

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Prague Castle & Charles BridgeOld Town Square, Prague

Day 6 (Wed 28 Dec) Prague - Cesky krumlov

10am we depart Prague for 3 hour drive through the scenic Bohemian countryside, to the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov in South Bohemia. This stunning village is one of the most perfectly restored in Central Europe. Afternoon at leisure. 6.00pm Tonight’s Dinner at the Gothic dungeons of the old town prison.

Day 7 (Thur 29 Dec) Cesky krumlov

10am guided tour of this very unique town. Marvel at the 82% of the town’s building that are officially registered as cultural monuments. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. Afternoon at leisure. 6.00pm Dinner at the local restaurant.

Day 8 (Fri 30 Dec) Cesky krumlov - BudaPest 9am Today we travel through the farming Czech country into Hungary and on to Budapest. We’ll spend 5 nights at the luxury Spa Hotel Thermal located in the heart of Budapest, on Margaret Island on the river Danube .This tranquil, picturesque island is named after the daughter of King Bela IV, who lived in a Dominican convent on the island in the 13th century. The ruins of the convent still stand near the Franciscan

“It was one of the best, if not the best holidays and certainly the best tour I have been on. It offered so much more than the basic guided tour. The added night time entertainments, so varied and worthwhile just topped it off. I certainly can see why you have so many return passengers.”

Colin Wallis, Narara, NSW

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church. Explore the 100 year old park, the open air theatre and UNESCO listed water tower. After an orientation tour you can relax and unwind in one of the thermal pools where the healing properties of the waters are as preventative as they are soothing and revitalizing. Every night in Budapest we dine at one of the two hotel’s restaurants offering a superb buffet dinner - one with gypsy band and the other featuring a harp player; both sure to please lovers of folklore.

Day 9 (Sat 31 Dec) New year’s eve BudaPest

10am meet in the lobby. Today we start with a 5 hour Grand City Tour of Budapest. We visit the famous sights of the Capital, Heroes’ Square, the Castle District, the Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion, Royal Palace etc. We’ll have free time at the neo Gothic Central Market Hall and marvel at the variety of fresh produce, flowers & souvenirs. Later in the afternoon take time out to relax and get ready for the evening’s spectacular Gala dinner at our hotel. 8.00pm Traditional Hungarian New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with entertainment.

Day 10 (Sun 1 Jan) New year’s day BudaPest

Enjoy late breakfast and then day at leisure. Take advantage of the Hotel’s exceptional spa facilities, steam rooms, thermal bath and pool, spa treatment. Take a stroll around the island’s

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centuries-old trees, hidden statues and ruins. 12 noon Enjoy New Year’s Day concert at the hotel. Complimentary wine and drinks will be provided. 8.00pm The day will finish with 1 hour spectacular Danube cruise with glass of champagne on the famous Danube River.

Day 11 (Mon 2 Jan) BudaPest

10am Today we’ll take an excursion into Hungary’s history. We’ll visit the breath taking Danube-bend and its cities Esztergom and the Basilica -the largest church in Hungary where King Stephen was crowned 1000 years ago. Visegrád where you’ll see the fascinating panorama of the Danube valley and finally we’ll stop at the Baroque village of Szentedre. The village is famous for its colonies of artists, painters and sculptors both past and present. The crooked cobblestone streets abound in shops offer all sorts of souvenirs, embroidered tablecloths and shirts, pottery, wines and paprika that you can take home. Here you’ll have the chance to taste a real Hungarian goulash or the traditional Hungarian fish soup “Halaszle”.

Day 12 (Tues 3 Jan) BudaPest Indulge in a spa treatment that is included in our package & relax in the thermal pool before we depart at 10.30am to the spectacular neo-gothic Parliament House, landmark of Budapest and home of the 1000 year old Holy Crown and coronation jewels. After the 1 hour tour we’ll visit the pedestrian part of the city, the fashionable Vaci St.

Day 13 (Wed 4 Jan) BudaPest – Bratislava 10am Today we depart on a 3 hour drive to Slovakia’s capital, the historic Bratislava, which was also capital of the Hungarian Empire for 200 years. We check into our luxury 5 star Radisson Carlton Hotel in the heart of the old town that is filled with

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beautifully restored baroque city palaces. Orientation tour. Free afternoon. 6.00pm Dinner at the Hotel’s restaurant.

Day 14 (Thur 5 Jan) Bratislava

10am meet in the lobby. We start with the tour of the historic Opera house built in 1886. Followed by the bus and walk tour. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of historical and modern city with it’s winding streets of the pedestrian Old Town, see the Medieval Michael’s Gate and Tower, Bratislava Castle, St Martin Cathedral and some beautifully reconstructed palaces. We visit the Primate’s Palace and its most famous chamber the Hall of Mirrors that has played host to many significant events. We’ll drive 13 km west of the city to Devin castle destroyed in 1809 by Napolean’s army, today lies in ruins and is one of the most important monuments in Slovakia. 7.00pm Dinner at our Radisson Hotel.

Day 15 (Fri 6 Jan) Bratislava - vieNNa 12 noon Enjoy free morning before we depart for 60 km drive to Vienna. No other 2 capital cities are as close together in the world! We check into Hotel City Central, ideally located in the heart of Vienna. Orientation tour then Free afternoon. 6.00pm meet in the lobby and walk next door to the elegant Kronprinz Rudolph restaurant for dinner.

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Day 16 (Sat 7 Jan) vieNNa

10am meet in the lobby for a 5 hour Grand City Tour of Vienna including inside visit of Shonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, considered one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. 6.00pm we’ll meet in the lobby for a short bus drive to the City Park and the famous Kursalon –- where the first Johann Strauss’ concert took place in October 1868. Our dinner at the stylish Johann Restaurant is followed by a world class Mozart and Strauss concert in the Kursalon’s historical setting.

Day 17 (Sun 8 Jan) vieNNa - vieNNa woods

10am meet in the lobby for a 5 hour tour of the most beautiful sights of the southern part of the Vienna Woods. Highlights include the medieval cloister of the Cistercian Abbey at Heiligenkreuz, the former hunting lodge Mayerling, (where the only son of Emperor Franz Joseph, Crown Prince Rudolf committed suicide with his mistress Baroness Vetchera) and, finally some free time in the delightfully compact, historical spa town of Baden. 7.00pm short walk for Dinner to Vienna’s oldest restaurants the historical Griechenbeisl – favored by the famous personalities, whose framed autographed photos on the wall ensure that their presence lives on.

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iNCluded iN the 20 day white Xmas tour:Return economy class air fare with Emirates, Sydney - Prague & Vienna - Sydney. All European transfers, porterage, tipping & airport tax.

MEALS: Daily Full Buffet Breakfast & Daily Dinners, New Year’s Gala Dinner includes some drinks

TOURS: All Sightseeing Tours & Entrance fees, Danube & Vltava cruise with drinks.

CULTURAL: Premium tickets to Prague Opera, Wow Black Theatre, Vienna concert, New Year’s Day concert in Budapest.

20 Day Luxury Escorted All inclusive Tour: $9,995 pp twin shareSingle Room Supplement: $1,600 Business Class upgrade Emirates: $5,900

* Booking Conditions: Cancellations made 7 weeks prior to departure will incur $1500.00 per person. Cancellation made 6 weeks prior to departure 50% cancellation applies. Cancellation 4 weeks prior to departure 100% cancellation applies.

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Day 18 (Mon 9 Jan) vieNNa Breakfast. A full day at leisure. Visit the museum quarter, The Spanish Riding School morning exercise at the Hofburg Palace, explore the shops or just relax over an authentic Vienna coffee and cake in a sidewalk café. 7.00pm Farewell Dinner at Kronprinz Rudolf restaurant – next door to our hotel.

Day 19 (Tue 10 Jan) vieNNa - duBai - australia

Flight from Vienna departs 2.35pm via Dubai.

Day 20 (Wed 11 Jan) arrive eveNiNg iN australia Cesky Krumlov

What people have said about us“After discussing our holiday with friends it was reinforced to us how seamless, trouble free and well organised the Xmas Tour was. Your years of experience, tireless tweaking and relationship building with your ‘suppliers’ ie hotels, guides (all extremely good), restaurants, etc. was very evident throughout. We appreciated your efforts to introduce us to the various cultures of the countries visited, the opportunity to attend opera, concerts, the theatre, and to so much European history.” Tom and Robyn Braun, Mt Waverley, VIC

“Barbara and I can’t thank you enough for this wonderful tour. Such value for money, so friendly and warm (like being with family) but with all the pressure and worry removed. It was more than our expectations and personally you are marvelous and provide the very best you can. All this is enhanced by your personality and the way you join in like one of us.” Patricia Hamilton-Brett, Malvern, VIC

“Thank you so much for all the “special” things you organized- we have such beautiful memories of music, food and laughter with the group. We would recommend this to anyone we know. Sincere thanks.” Robyn, Aldo, Barbara & Victor

“A wonderful tour with added bonus of being able to spend a few days to relax and rejuvenate the body & mind – well done.” Jan Riley, Illawong

“Very good individual attention and attention to detail. Very good value. Very good guides and introduction to the countries and cities.” Alan Robertson, Mosman, NSW

“For those who regard themselves as travellers rather than tourist, Eva’s European Tours will prove a Godsend.” Di Hall, Caloundra

“Eva your efforts have given us pleasure and much satisfaction!” Moya Palmer, South Yarra, VIC

“Wonderful trip, well beyond our expectations. It was Comfort, Class and Care from you, and what great shows you organized!”Anne & Hans Hoffman, Cronulla, NSW

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