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K O M P A S - T H E P A R T N E R Y O U H A V E B E E N L O O K I N G F O R

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Editor: Kompas d.d., Pražakova 4, 1514 Ljubljana, Slovenia • Programmes commercially prepared by: Kompas d.d., Incoming Department • Translated by: U.T.A. Prevajanje •

Photographs: archives Kompas, STO (www.slovenia.info), HTZ • Graphical design: RD Borgis, Ljubljana • Print: Schwarz d.o.o. • Circulation: 2.000 copies • Ljubljana, June 2009

TABLE OF CONTENT

SLOVENIA AND CROATIA

WONDERS OF SLOVENIA AND CROATIA (LG 18)13 days: Ljubljana – Postojna – Bled – Zagreb – Plitvice –

Split – Dubrovnik – Montenegro ................................................... 4

CROATIAN UNESCO HERITAGE TOUR (LG 17)8 days: Zagreb – Plitvice – Zadar – Split –

Dubrovnik – Mljet ..................................................................... 6

SLOVENIAN PEARLS THROUGH GOLF PLAYING (LG 11)8 days: Ljubljana – Volcji Potok – Bled – Postojna –

Catez – Ptuj ............................................................................. 8

SLOVENIA WINE TOUR (LG 45)8 days: Ljubljana –Bled – Goriska Brda – Portoroz -

Maribor – Ptuj – Bizeljsko - Ljubljana .......................................... 10

BALKAN AREA

BALKAN HIGHLIGHTS (LG 10)15 days: Athens – Ohrid – Tirana – Dubrovnik – Split –

Bled – Ljubljana – Zagreb ......................................................... 12

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE (LG 41)7 days: Dubrovnik – Medjugorje - Split ....................................... 14

SECRETS OF SERBIAN MONASTERIES (LG 15)7 days: Belgrade – Manasija – Ravanica – Ljubostinja –

Vrnjacka banja – Zica – Studenica – Sopocani –

Novi Pazar – Milesevo – Zlatibor ................................................ 16

THE BEST OF BULGARIA (LG 39)8 days: Sofia – Plovdiv – Kazanlak – Shipka Pass –

Tryavna – Arbanassi – Sofia ....................................................... 18

DRACULA TOUR (LG 27)5 days: Bucharest – Bran – Sighisoara – Sibiel –

Sibiu – Bucharest .................................................................... 20

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

NOSTALGIC JOURNEY TO BAROQUE HUNGARY (LG 42)8 days: Budapest – Veszprem – Herend – Fertod ........................... 22

JEWISH HERITAGE TOUR OF POLAND (LG 43)8 days: Warsaw – Krakow – Auschwitz – Lublin – Warsaw ............... 24

BOHEMIAN COUNTRYSIDE (LG 01)9 days: Prague – Karlovy Vary – Ceske Budejovice – Holasovice –

Cesky Krumlov – Lednice – Moravsky Krumlov –

Kutna Hora – Prague................................................................ 26

GOURMET TOUR OF THE JEWELS OF AUSTRIA &SLOVENIA (LG 13)12 days: Vienna – Maribor – Ljubljana – Postojna –

Piran – Kranjska Gora – Bled .................................................... 28 ALPINE-TIROL-DOLOMITES TOUR (LG 09)10 days: Vienna – Ljubljana – Postojna – Ljubljana – Bled –

Heiligenblut – Grossglockner – Cortina d’Ampezzo – Passo Sella –

St. Christina – Innsbruck – Vienna .............................................. 30

GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND (LG 07)16 days: Frankfurt – Rudesheim – Heidelberg – Munich – Dachau –

Passau – Fussen – Neuschwanstein – Fussen – Lucerne –

Pilatus – Interlaken – Lugano – Milan .......................................... 32

WESTERN AND SOUTHERN EUROPE

THE ART CIRCLE TOUR (LG 36)8 days: Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence – Padua – Venice –

Verona – Lake Como – Milan – San Marino – Perugia – Rome ........... 34

FRENCH ART AND HISTORY (LG 40)8 days: Paris – St. Malo – Nantes – Angers – Tours – Amboise –

Blois – Chambord – Orléans – Gien – Briar - Montargis –

Fontainebleau ........................................................................ 36

HIGHTLIGHTS OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL (LG 44)16 days: Madrid – Toledo – Salamanca – Porto – Fatima – Lisbon –

Seville – Costa del Sol – Granada – Valencia – Barcelona ................. 38

SCANDINAVIA AND THE BALTIC

SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS (LG 38)9 days: Stockholm – Helsinki – Stockholm – Jonkoping – Malmo –

Copenhagen – Kattegat – Oslo ................................................... 40

BALTIC PEARLS (LG 24)8 days: Helsinki – Stockholm – Riga – Tallinn – St. Petersburg –

Helsinki ................................................................................ 42

Legend: B = Breakfast; D = Dinner; O = Overnight; L = Lunch, = UNESCO world heritage

Dear Partner, It is my pleasure to be writing to you to showcase and to invite you to get to know a little more about Kompas. I would also like to outline the opportunities we offer our expanding network of travel partners. As you may already be aware, Kompas is a major international travel corporation dedicated to providing our partners and guests with excellence, guaranteed quality, flexibility and the most professional service attainable. The far-reaching Kompas Group comprises 20 companies, 6 representative offices and a franchise, all of which we own. Our breadth of provision is reflected in the Kompas International Travel Network, made up of 47 agencies in 20 European countries, the USA, China and Canada. Kompas was also a leading player in setting up the MOA, Mediterranean Operators’ Association, which specialises in destination management services in the main Mediterranean destinations. In partnership with the 15 MOA service centres, our International Network affords provision of the service that you and your clients expect.

As a result, Kompas is a market leader in the organisation of travel in both the commercial and consumer sectors. Our inbound business features as its core elements Croatia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Poland and Russia; while outbound we cater for all European countries and worldwide destinations on every continent. Our comprehensive first-to-last services include hotel accommodation, transport, ticketing, product development and others. Our partners and clients may safely rely on our guaranteed-departure tours. These facilities, in association with the resources of our truly international network, ensure that we are ideal hand-in-hand partners for you and your clients.

The net result is that via Kompas, your single partner, all of Europe is available to your clients. In addition to these advantages, Kompas has also prepared a wealth of exciting new itineraries to meet the most diverse and demanding of tastes. Should something unexpected arise, our 24-hour service centre ensures a prompt response and a perfect solution.

Lastly, allow me to welcome you to Europe and the world of Kompas. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Tatjana JuriševicExecutive Director International Network


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T R A D I T I O N , E X P E R I E N C E , M O D E R N I T Y, E X C E L L E N C E

Kompas is a major international travel firm that blends tradition and modernity. Founded in 1951, it has kept a commitment to quality, excellence, flexibility and the best service available. The €200 million annual turnover, of which half is inbound business, underlines our market presence.Our first-to-last services include hotel accommodation, transport, ticketing, product development and more. Our partners and clients may safely rely on our guaranteed-departure tours.We are very proud of our first-class and forward-looking staff. These assets, hand-in-hand with the resources of our truly international network, ensure that we are ideal partners for you and your clients.

C O M I N G O R G O I N G , W E ’ R E A L R E A D Y T H E R E .

Our inbound business features Croatia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Poland and Russia as its core elements, while outbound we cater for all European countries and worldwide destinations on every continent.

F R O M S T R E N G T H TO S T R E N G T H T H R O U G H PA R T N E R S H I P

The Kompas Group comprises 20 companies, 6 representative offices and a franchise, all owned by Kompas. The Kompas International Travel Network is made up of 47 agencies in 20 European countries, the USA, China and Canada. In partnership with the 15 Mediterranean Operators’ Association service centres, our International Network affords provision of the service that you and your clients expect.

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M A K I N G D O I N G B U S I N E S S E A S Y

As well as the outstanding service that professional travellers demand, business becomes a pleasure due to the added value arising from our selection of organised activities and other extras. Whatever your needs, our 24-hour service centre ensures a prompt response and a perfect solution.

Y O U R T E A M F O R T E A M B U I L D I N G S U C C E S S

We have extensive experience in organising bespoke incentive travel featuring carefully planned activities such as team building, adrenaline activities, wellness, cultural visits and training. All these are designed in line with the client’s precise needs, expectations and unique requirements arising from their sphere of the business world.

C O N F E R E N C E S T H E P R O F E S S I O N A L WAY

Your client’s event must be spot-on in terms of organisation, facilities, travel and professional back up. Smoothness and the absence of stress are ever our watchwords, based upon our long years of first-class know-how in the field, efficient scheduling and co-ordination of every element. All the facilities and add-ons that make a fine conference are guaranteed, including catering services, gala dinners, easy transport and top-class hotels.

A R T A N D C U LT U R E W I T H T H E E X P E R T S

For those seeking glorious cultural tours, we ensure your itinerary includes places and people of importance, with single- or multi-country expertly guided, guaranteed departure tours. We promise sights and shows at the heart of many European destinations, letting you relax and soak up the atmosphere safe in the knowledge that every detail has been seen to.

W E E K E N D S O F C U LT U R E A N D L I V E LY N I G H T L I F E

City breaks are for those seeking a brief stay in a European capital, attractive cultural or historical centre or tourist resort. Our first-class professional organisation assures your clients a smooth and trouble-free weekend away.

D AY S TO R E M E M B E R , M E M O R I E S T O C H E R I S H

Our daily excursion programme boasts day tours from various Slovenian and Croatian tourist centres, taking visitors to the most interesting and attractive sites.Kompas cruises in Dalmatia allow your guests to marvel at the spectacular coast with its countless idyllic islands and sleepy villages. Our Prince of Venice hydrofoil takes visitors on a wonderful day trip across the Adriatic to that world famous pearl of romance and architecture, Venice.

TA I LO R E D TO Y O U R N E E D S F R O M F I R S T T O L A S T

We tailor our products to suit the needs of your guests. Whether they seek to explore French romance, English history, Ita-lian gusto or Balkan spirit, there’s something for everyone. Individual packages designed to meet your needs perfectly are a speciality. We offer trips from skiing to surfing. Our FIT department manages accommodation bookings, flights and car rental and is happy to put together a tailor-made package for every customer. Kompas’ highly-experienced experts are on hand to make an offer within one full working day.


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(LG18) • 13 days: Ljubljana – Postojna – Bled – Zagreb – Plitvice – Split – Dubrovnik – Montenegro

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Accommodation at selected hotels, service charges & hotel taxes, luggage handling Breakfast daily, dinners and lunches as per program Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach Professional tour director throughout

Postojna Caves – world-famous cave system Plitvice Lakes - listed by UNESCO Island of Korcula - birthplace of the adventurer and traveller Marco Polo Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site Traditional food and local wines, including lobster dinner and oyster tasting

Day 1: LjubljanaYou will be met at Ljubljana airport and transferred to a selected hotel. (O)

Day 2: Ljubljana – Postojna – Nova Gorica After breakfast, city tour of Ljubljana with its open air mar-ket, City Hall, Three Bridges and the Parliament. After lunch, we take you to the world-famous and biggest Slovenian cave system - the Postojna Caves, and Predjama Castle, hanging dramatically in the middle of a rocky cliff. Continue to Nova Gorica to gamble your night away at Casino. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Nova Gorica – Kobarid – Kranjska Gora After breakfast, drive through the wonderful valley of the Soca river to Kobarid, where you will visit the stunning First World War museum. Afterwards your journey takes you over the mountain pass of Vrsic, where you can enjoy breathtak-ing panoramic views of the valley, to the picturesque alpine resort of Kranjska Gora. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Kranjska Gora – Bohinj – Bled Continue to Bled, the pearl of the Alpine region, with its magnificent lake. After a bus ride around the lake, a guided tour of Bled castle will start. Then you will be taken by a special Bled "pletna" boat to the island. Afterwards, you visit Lake Bohinj and Mt. Vogel above it. From here you can have a view of the highest Slovene peak, Mt. Triglav. (B,D,O)

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Day 5: Bled – Zagreb Afternoon drive to Skofja Loka, and follow its narrow streets from the 15th century. Afterwards, you will be transferred to Zagreb. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Zagreb – Plitvice Experience the past and present of Zagreb by passing through the streets of the Lower and Upper Town, by vis-iting the famous arcades and sculptures in Mirogoj Park Cemetery, by entering Zagreb Cathedral, or by taking in the everyday lively atmosphere of Dolac Market. Continue to Plitvice National Park, protected by UNESCO. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Plitvice – Trogir – Split After we reach the coast, we have lunch in Trogir. The heart of this beautiful city full of history is a small islet lying be-tween gentle hills on the mainland and the coast of the is-land of Ciovo. Afterwards, we continue to Split. We tour the 3rd century Diocletian Palace, where we visit the cellars, the Peristyle, the Golden and Silver Gates, the Cathedral, the Temple of Jupiter and other historical sights. (B,L,D,O)

Day 8: Split – Korcula island We take a ferry ride to the island of Korcula, known for its beauty and for being the birth place of the world’s most famous traveler, Marco Polo. (B,D,O)

Day 9: Korcula island After breakfast, we will take you through the old town of Korcula.The beautifully preserved main town is undoubtedly the main highlight of this lush green Adriatic island, with its cluster of lovely beaches. After lunch at a local restaurant, we take you to a boat ride. Leaving the town of Korcula behind, we sail towards the Korcula archipelago, consist-ing of some twenty islands and islets. Badija, with its 15th century monastery; Vrnik, famous for its two quarries, and Majsan with prehistoric remains, are among the best known islands in the archipelago. Most of the islands are uninhab-

ited, boasting lush vegetation and a crystal clear sea. The boat takes you to the town of Lumbarda in a picturesque cove, where the summer residences of former patrician families can be seen. Enjoy fresh lobster at a local restau-rant. (B,L,D,O)

Day 10: Korcula island – Dubrovnik Morning ride by ferry and coach to Dubrovnik, with a short stop at the town of Ston. After a snack in a Dalmatian cel-lar, we continue to Dubrovnik. A pleasant walk through the old part of Dubrovnik will show you the city’s highlights, its exceptional beauty and rich cultural heritage. (B,D,O)

Day 11: Dubrovnik We begin the the morning with a walking tour of the city, which is on UNESCO’s List of Cultural Heritage. This ancient town surrounded by ramparts and fortresses is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural master places, scrupu-lously preserved over the centuries. A pleasant walk will take you to the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy, as well as to the other places of interest. Lunch and afternoon free. (B,L,D,O)

Day 12: Dubrovnik – Montenegro Hardly one hour from Dubrovnik, the neighboring coun-try of Montenegro provides incomparable natural beauties and an abundance of historical sites. Our drive takes us to the mouth of the Bay of Kotor and along the curving road through the towns of Risan and Perast to Kotor. Our descent from the heights will take us to Cetinje, the former seat of Montenegro’s ruler, today a city museum. Afterwards, we return to the coast with a short stop above Sveti Stefan and Budva. Our return drive to Dubrovnik will be shortened by a ferry ride across the bay. (B,D,O)

Day 13: DubrovnikAfter breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik airport. (B)

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(LG17) • 8 days: Zagreb – Plitvice – Zadar – Split – Dubrovnik – Mljet

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Plitvice Lakes National Park – inscripted by UNESCO since 1979 The St. James Cathedral in Sibenik - a UNESCO monument since 2000 Trogir - a UNESCO monument since 1997 Split with the palace of Diocletian - a UNESCO monument since 1979 Dubrovnik - a UNESCO monument since 1979

Day 1: ZagrebUpon arrival at Zagreb airport, transfer to selected hotel. (D,O)

Day 2: Zagreb – PlitviceMorning city tour of Zagreb, to experience the past and present of Zagreb by passing through the streets of the Lower and Upper Town, by visiting the famous arcades and sculptures of Mirogoj Park Cemetery, by visiting Zagreb Ca-thedral. Afterwards, depart for the Plitvice Lakes, the largest national park in Croatia, under the protection of UNESCO for it's natural beauty. Arrival in Plitvice and afternoon tour of the Plitvice National Park. (B,D,O)

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Day 3: Plitvice – Paklenica – ZadarDeparture to Paklenica National Park, known for its unique Karst landscape consisting of the Great and Small Paklenica Canyons. After a sightseeing visit of the park, departure to Zadar for sightseeing. We will visit the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Cathedral and St. Donat's Church. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Zadar – Trogir – SplitMorning departure to Krka Waterfalls National Park. Tour of the waterfalls and a boat ride to the islet of Visovac for a visit to the Franciscan monastery. We continue to Sibenik, with the Cathedral of St Jacob, a Gothic masterpiece. We continue to Trogir, a picturesque medieval town. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Split – DubrovnikMorning city tour of Split, with Diocletian's Palace, with the Peristyle, and Jupiter`s Temple. Afternoon departure for Du-brovnik. (B,D,O)

Day 6: DubrovnikSightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, which is on UNESCO-s list of Cultural Heritage. A pleasant walk will take you to the Franciscan Monastery, with it's 14th-century pharmacy, Do-minican monastery, Rector`s Palace and Cathedral. In the af-ternoon, an optional tour of the city walls, with magnificent fortresses and towers. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Dubrovnik – Mljet Full-day excursion to the Island of Mljet, which is one of the loveliest and most densely wooded islands in the Adri-atic. The main attractions are two salt-water lakes and the old Benedictine monastery; in the middle of the Great Lake there is an islet. (B,D,O)

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(LG11) • 8 days: Ljubljana – Volcji Potok – Bled – Postojna – Catez – Ptuj

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Golf in the beautiful Slovenian countryside Traditional food and tasting of excellent Slovenian wines

Day 1: Ljubljana You will be met and transferred to a selected hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. (O)

Day 2: Ljubljana – Volcji Potok – Ljubljana Our morning walking tour of Ljubljana is highlighted by visits to the Franciscan Church, Three Bridges, St. Nicholas' Church

and Ljubljana Castle. After a delicious lunch, departure for the Volcji Potok Arboretum, where you can play golf. Return to Ljubljana. (B,L,D,O)

Day 3: Ljubljana – Bled After breakfast, departure for the alpine town of Bled. We visit Bled Castle and the lake and have a “pletna” boat ride to the island in the lake. After lunch, visit Bled Country Club to play golf. After the game, check-in at a hotel in Bled. (B,D,O)

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Day 4: Bled – Bovec – Nova Gorica We depart for Bovec, a town in a valley below the Julian Alps. Rafting on the beautiful emerald Soca River is organised: For guests who don't want to join rafting, an optional tour is organized, such as hiking or a visit to a museum. Lunch and proceed to Nova Gorica for evening entertainment in the Casino. (B,L,D,O)

Day 5: Nova Gorica – Postojna – Mokrice – CatezOur journey continues to Postojna, where we will stop to enjoy the Postojna Caves. Lunch at a local restaurant, with a Karst prosciutto menu. Proceed to Mokrice for golf at Mokrice Castle. (B,L,D,O)

Day 6: Mokrice – Olimje Proceed to Olimje. Visit the chocolate factory. Tasting typi-cal local wine. Lunch at a local restaurant, with a menu of mountain deer specialties. The afternoon is reserved for golf and for relaxation at Olimje Spa. (B,L,D,O)

Day 7: Olimje – Ptuj – Slovenske Konjice After breakfast, proceed to the town of Ptuj for sighseeing. After lunch at Slovenske Konjice, a game of golf. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Slovenske Konjice After breakfast, proceed to Ljubljana airport. (B) M

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(LG45) • 8 days: Ljubljana – Bled – Goriska Brda – Portoroz – Maribor – Ptuj – Bizeljsko – Ljubljana

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Accommodation at selected hotels, service charges & hotel taxes, luggage handling Breakfast daily, dinners and lunches as per program Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned coach Professional tour director throughout

Goriska Brda - »Slovenian Tuscany » hills Vina Koper wine cellar famous for the refosco wines Lipica stud farm with Lipica white horses Maribor Vinag wine cellar and Jeruzalem vineyard hills Rogaska crystal factory Olimje monastery with one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe

Day 1: LjubljanaUpon arrival to Ljubljana airport you will be met and trans-ferred to Bled. Some free time before evening transfer to Radovljica for visiting Apean museum and welcome dinner at a local restaurant starting with wine tasting at their wine cellar. Overnight in Bled. (D,O)

Day 2: Bled – Kobarid – Goriska BrdaToday visit Bled castle and take the typical “pletna” boat to the island in the middle of the lake. Then continue to Kran-jska Gora and Kobarid where you will visit the stunning First World War museum. We will travel to Goriska Brda region for dinner with wine tasting in typical tourist farm. (B,D,O)

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Day 3: Goriska Brda – PortorozStart you day with the visit of this hilly region: first stop in Gonjace and climb up a panoramic tower to see the »Slo-venian Tuscany » hills… and then to Smartno typical village and to Dobrovo castle. Continue the discovery of this region with visiting the big industrial Goriska Brda wine cellar with wine tasting and then to a local tourist farm - enjoy late lunch with wines. In the afternoon continue to Portoroz.(B,L,O)

Day 4: Portoroz – Karst – MariborEnjoy a sightseeing tour of Piran and Koper where we will visit the Vina Koper wine cellar famous for the refosco wines. After wine tasting continue to Lipica stud farm and see the Lipica white horses. Afterwards visit one of the best teran wine producers near Dutovlje with wine tasting. Con-tinue to Maribor. Today’s dinner will be in a local restaurant.(B,D,O)

Day 5: Maribor – PtujSightseeing tour of Maribor and Vinag wine cellar with wine tasting.Then continue to Ptuj and visit the castle in the Old town. In the evening drive to Jeruzalem hill for dinner with wines at local “gostilna”.Overnight in Maribor. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Bizeljsko – DolenjskoMorning drive through Bizeljsko vineyards to Novo Mesto.Our first stop will be in Rogaska Slatina, where you will visit Rogaska crystal factory, then on to Olimje monastery – one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe, and continue to a local » repnica«, a typical local wine and harvest cellar unique to Bizeljsko region. We will continue to Istenic champagne cellar before reaching our hotel in Smarjeske spas. Dinner on Trska gora “zidanica” with some musical entertainment.(B,D,O)

Day 7: LjubljanaMorning free for enjoying spa facilities at your hotel, then a visit of a typical homestead like “Matjazeva domacija” to learn about cvicek most typical Dolenjsko region wine with tasting. Continue to Ljubljana where in the afternoon we will have a short city tour before farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B,D,O)

Day 8:Ljubljana After breakfast, transfer to Ljubljana airport. (B)

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(LG10) • 15 days: Athens – Ohrid – Tirana – Dubrovnik – Split – Bled – Ljubljana – Zagreb

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Athens, listed by UNESCO since 1987 Ohrid’s natural and cultural heritage, listed by UNESCO since 1979 Old city of Dubrovnik, listed by UNESCO since 1979 Historical complex of Split, with the Palace of Diocletian, listed by UNESCO since 1979 Historic city of Trogir, listed by UNESCO since 1997 Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed by UNESCO since 1979 Romantic experience of Lake Bled and its surroundings

Day 1: AthensYou will be met and transferred to a selected hotel. Enjoy a 'welcome' dinner in a traditional Greek tavern in the old part of Athens, in Plaka. (D,O)

Day 2: AthensAfter breakfast, half-day Athens Sightseeing Tour. Visit the immortal Acropolis, with each architectural masterpiece, the Parthenon, the Erectheum with the Porch of the Me-idens, and the Temple of Nike Apertos, Wingless Victory. Below the Acropolis lie the Ancient Agora and the Theaters of Dionyssos and Herodus Atticus.Afternoon free. Afternoon free. (B,D,O)

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Day 3: Athens – Delphi – KalambakaDepart for Delphi and visit the Temple of Apollo. Also see the Sacred Way, the Stadium, the Castilian Fountain and the Archaeological Museum. Continue to Kalambaka. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Kalambaka – Ohrid After breakfast, climb to the top of the Meteora, known as 'The rocks that fell from the sky', where monks built their havens away from civilization. Continue to Ohrid. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Ohrid – Tirana Morning sightseeing tour at the lakeside resort of Ohrid, containing some magnificent frescoes from the 10th centu-ry including a visit to the Cathedral of St. Sofia. In the early afternoon, we continue towards Tirana, capital of Albania. (B,D,O)

Day 6: TiranaMorning sightseeing tour: see the Sheshi Skenderbej, the Palace of Culture and the mosaic on the facade of the Na-tional History Museum. Other significant buildings here include the imposing red-brick National Bank, the Ethem Bey Mosque, and the Skanderbeg Statue. Afternoon free. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Tirana – Dubrovnik After breakfast, depart for Shkodra, nowdays a major cul-tural centre. We visit Rozafa Castle, situated on a rocky out-crop of limestone high above the city, before we cross the border into Montenegro and drive via Budva to Dubrovnik. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Dubrovnik Morning walking tour of Old Dubrovnik: the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican monastery and Franciscan monastery with its pharmacy. The rest of the day is free. (B,D,O)

Day 9: DubrovnikFull day at leisure. (B,D,O)

Day 10: Dubrovnik – Split Departure north to Split along the spectacular Adriatic coast. Enjoy a city tour, featuring the historic inner city built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. (B,D,O)

Day 11: Split – Trogir – Plitvice After breakfast, we head north along the coast to Trogir. Our journey continues as we turn inland towards the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, we take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes and enjoy the breathtak-ing scenery of this natural wonder. (B,D,O)

Day 12: Plitvice – Postojna – Bled We return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. Then we head north to Postojna and one of the biggest caves in Europe. Here we tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Af-terwards, our journey continues to Bled. (B,D,O)

Day 13: BledOur morning sightseeing tour features the town of Bled, with the lake-shore, and includes a visit to Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The rest of the day is free for optional activities, such as visiting the old church with a collection of religious art on the small island in the middle of the Lake Bled. (B,D,O)

Day 14: Bled – Ljubljana – Zagreb We start the day with the tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, where we will visit all the most significant sights in the old city centre: the open-air Central Market, Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Then proceed to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. (B,D,O)

Day 15: ZagrebThis morning enjoy Zagreb, where we visit St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and the Government Palace. Rest of the day is free to explore the winding streets of the old town. Afterwards, transfer to Zagreb airport. (B)

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(LG41) • 7 days: Dubrovnik – Medjugorje – Split

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Dubrovnik Split Medjugorje

Day 1: DurbovnikUpon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport you will be met and trans-fered to a selected hotel. (D,O)

Day 2: DurbovnikAfter breakfast, a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik including the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlando’s Column, and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican monas-tery and Franciscan monastery with its pharmacy. The rest of the day is free. (B,D,O)

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Day 3: Dubrovnik – MedjugorjeAfter breakfast, transfer to Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herze-govina. Dinner and overnight in Medjugorje. (B,D,O)

Day 4, 5: MedjugorjeThere are many activities in Medjugorje that should not be missed: visit to the visionaries (if they are in the vil-lage), climbing the apparition hill, praying at the stations of the cross while climbing Mount Krizevac, daily mass in St. James’ Church in the village centre. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Medjugorje – SplitAfter breakfast, we continue to Split. We tour the 3rd cen-tury Diocletian’s Palace, where we visit the cellars, the Peristyle, the Golden and Silver Gates, the Cathedral, the Temple of Jupiter and other historical sights. The afternoon is free. (B,D,O)

Day 7: SplitAfter breakfast, transfer to Split Airport. (B)

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(LG15) • 7 days: Belgrade – Manasija – Ravanica – Ljubostinja – Vrnjacka banja – Zica – Studenica – Sopocani – Novi Pazar – Milesevo – Zlatibor

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Secrets of Belgrade with its Bohemian quarter Numerous monasteries with specific nature

Day 1: BelgradeYou will be met and transferred to selected hotel. (D,O)

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Day 2: BelgradeDuring the sightseeing tour we visit the most important sights of this lively capital. The most preserved is the core of Belgrade’s fort – Kalemegdan with its numerous walls, tow-ers, bridges and passages. Kalemegdan as we know today, is a National Park, where you can among other sights also find a rich military museum. Close follows the cathedral »Saborna crkva« and the aristocratic mansion Konak. During the tour we also visit St. Sava temple – the big orthodox temple, the republic square, Slavija – square, the National theatre, St. Marco church, the National museum, Knez Mihajlova Street, Terazije - square, the bridges of Belgrade. Dinner in the artis-tic part of Belgrade - Skadarlija. (B,L,D,O)

Day 3: Belgrade – Manasija – Ravanica – Ljubostinja – Vrnjacka banjaAfter breakfast departure to the monasteries of the Morava river walley. First we visit the monastery Manasija. Frescoes in this monastery are the most beautiful in the so-called Morava – cycle and belong to the best works of the old ser-bian painting overall. Just an hour away we arrive to monas-tery Ravanica. The tour continues to the former capital city of Serbia – Krusevac where we visit the old women's mon-astery Ljubostinja. Drive to spa Vrnjacka banja. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Vrnjacka banja – Zica – Studenica – Sopocani – Novi PazarHeading toward Kraljevo we visit Zica monastery. Zica was the first seat of Serbian diocese, where all the Serbian rul-

ers of the Middle ages were crowned. We continue to the monastery at Studenica, which consists of three churches: the church of Our Lady, the church of St. Nicholaus and the church of the king. The monastery is also on the UNESCO world heritage list. Free for lunch. Afterwards, the tour con-tinues to the monastery at Sopocani, which is known for its numerous scenes from the life of the Christ and extraordi-nary holy figures. It is included in the UNESCO world heri-tage list. (B,L,D,O)

Day 5: Novi Pazar – Milesevo – ZlatiborAfter breakfast, we drive to Mileseva monastery. The greatest value of this monastery respresent its frescoes. The most famous frescoe is ‘Angel on Christ's Tomb’, which was inspired by antique art and is preserved only partly. In Mileseva, we find the grave of King Vladislav, which is also known as consecration place of the first Serbian archbishop, St. Sava. We continue to nature park Zlatibor. (B,L,D,O)

Day 6: Zlatibor – BelgradeRetun to Belgrade with a stop in Topola, the hometown of Djordje Petrovic, named Kardjordjevic, the leader of the first Serbian rebellion against the Ottomans. Here we can see the Kardjordje Church and the Mausoleum Church of St. George. (B,L,D,O)

Day 7: BelgradeAfter breakfast, transfer to Belgrade Airport. (B)

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(LG39) • 8 days: Sofia – Plovdiv – Kazanlak – Shipka Pass – Tryavna – Arbanassi – Sofia

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Sofia, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery, Kazanlak, Shipka Pass, Tryavna, Veliko Turnovo, Arbanassi Typical Bulgarian delicacies at local restaurants

Day 1: Sofia Arrival in Sofia, transfer to selected hotel and overnight. (O)

Day 2: Sofia Sightseeing tour of 7000-year-old Sofia, exploring many of the fine cultural and historical monuments, including the lovely Nevsky Cathedral, with its rich icon collection, the

fabulous 4th century St George's Rotunda, St Sofia's Basilica and the ruins of Serdica. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Sofia – Plovdiv A visit to the 10th century UNESCO World Heritage Rila Mon-astery, Bulgaria’s largest and most impressive monastery, with a lavish collection of precious antiquities, then on to

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Plovdiv via Rila, the highest Bulgarian mountain. Overnight in Plovdiv. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Plovdiv – Kazanlak Sightseeing in ancient Plovdiv, with superb architecture and fine Roman ruins, such as the amphitheatre, with impres-sive marble statues, decorative columns and arcades. On to the 11th century Bachkovo Monastery and Kazanlak in the famous Rose Valley. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Kazanlak – Shipka Pass – Tryavna Visit the newly discovered Thracian golden treasures in Kazanlak Museum. On to Golyamata Kosmatka Tomb and the UNESCO World Heritage 4th century BC Thracian Tomb, then on to lovely Tryavna, via the historical Shipka Pass. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Tryavna – Veliko Turnovo Walking tour of Tryavna, featuring 17th century vaulted stone bridges, houses, churches and a square with a clock-tower. Sightseeing of the royal city of Veliko Turnovo and gorgeous Tsarevets Hill, with amazing views and dramatic medieval fortifications. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Veliko Turnovo – Arbanassi – Sofia After an overnight in Veliko Turnovo, on to the museum town of Arbanassi, boasting a fantastic gallery of art in its Church of the Nativity. Return to Sofia. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Sofia Breakfast, followed by transfer to Sofia airport. (B)

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(LG27) • 5 days: Bucharest – Bran – Sighisoara – Sibiel – Sibiu – Bucharest

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Bucharest Palace of the Parliament Cotroceni Palace Peles Castle Bran Castle Sinaia Sighisoara Sibiu

Day 1: Bucharest After arriving in Bucharest, a guided tour leads you around the most important sights of Romania's capital. Visit the Palace of Parliament and Village Museum, where you can see over 70 farms and churches from all corners of Romania. Continue to George Enescu Museum located in the former Cantacuzino Palace,one of the most beautiful art nouveaux building in Romania. Continue to the "Revolution Square", where among others the Romanian Athenaeum is located. Drive to the Cotroceni Palace, today’s official residence of the Romanian president, and part of which is open to public as a museum. Dinner with a traditional Romanian folk show and overnight. (D,O) Day 2: Bucharest – Sinaia – Brasov After breakfast, depart for Sinaia. Following a visit to the romantic Peles Castle, and a lunch of traditional Romanian hunter's dishes in Sinaia, on to the old town centre of Bras-ov, then to Poiana Brasov and dinner with traditional dishes. (B, L,D,O)

Day 3: Brasov – Bran – Sighisoara After breakfast, departure for Brasov and the magnificent old medieval castle where Dracula’s legend lives on. Lunch at Cheile Gradistei, amid beautiful mountain scenery. Depart

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for medieval city of Sighisoara, famous UNESCO site, which remarked itself as a big handicraft and cultural centre. Enjoy dinner at 'Vlad Dracul' Restaurant in the house where Count Dracula was born. (B,L,D,O)

Day 4: Sighisoara – Sibiel – Sibiu After breakfast, leave for Sibiel and a visit to a glass icon workshop. A traditional country lunch in Sibiel follows, then transfer to Sibiu for sightseeing. (B,L,D,O)

Day 5: Sibiu – Bucharest After breakfast, depart for Oltului, the most spectacular riv-er valley in Romania. We then visit Horezu and learn how to make Romanian pottery, and take part in lunch- making in a traditional Romanian house and enjoy the delicacies. Transfer to Bucharest airport for departure. (B,L) D

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(LG42) • 8 days: Budapest – Veszprem – Herend – Fertod

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Budapest – listed by UNESCO Royal Castle of Veszprem Veszprem with Herend porcelain manufacturing Esterhazy Castle

Day 1: BudapestArrival at Budapest airport, transfer to selected hotel. (O)

Day 2: BudapestMorning city tour of Budapest, featuring Heroes' Square and Vajdahunyad Castle-Andrassy Avenue - Basilica - Parliament (UNESCO World Heritage site) - Castle Hill (UNESCO World Heritage site): Matthias Church, Fishermen's Bastion. Visit-ing the historical Castle exhibition, especially the story of the visit of Sisi, and the romance between the queen and count Gyula Andrassy. Dinner with folklore show and gypsy music. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Budapest – DomonyvolgyVisit Godollo, Grassalkovits Castle. The castle was a present to Franz Joseph and Sisi from the Hungarian State after the Conciliation between the two countries in 1867. The castle was built in beautiful baroque style, and is renovated in its genuine style. Afternoon, travel to Domonyvolgy, to the Lazar Equestrian Park. After a goulash-party and folk dance performance. (B,D,O)

Day 4: VeszpremMorning free for shopping, walking on the promenade at the banks of the river Danube and in the downtown. In

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the afternoon, depart for Veszprem. Arrival at the Royal Castle of Veszprem in the afternoon. Visit the castle with a beautiful panorama. Dinner with a typical Hungarian menu. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Herend Travel to Herend to visit the porcelain manufacturing com-pany. After the projection of the story of the "white gold" you will see the preparation of the porcelain by hand. After entrance to the museum optional shopping in the Herend-shop, with the widest range of porcelain in the world. After lunch travel to Sopron for overnight. (B,L,D,O)

Day 6: FertodAfter breakfast, sightseeing in the town, which was built on Roman foundations. Travel to Fertod, to Esterhazy Castle. The baroque castle was built for Prince Pal Esterhazy, who was a highly-educated man, one of the wealthiest of his age in Europe. Continue to Budapest. (B,D,O)

Day 7: BudapestFree day for optional visits to the museums or Budapest's historical baths - Gellert Bath, Szecheny Bath. (B,D,O)

Day 8: BudapestAfter breakfast, transfer to Budapest airport. (B)

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I T I N E R A R Y

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(LG43) • 8 days: Warsaw – Krakow – Auschwitz – Lublin – Warsaw

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Accommodation at selected hotels, service charges & hotel taxes, luggage handling Breakfast daily, dinners and lunches as per program Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned coach The first class train from Warsaw to Krakow Professional tour director throughout

Warsaw with Jewish sites Krakow and Auschwitz museum Lublin and Majdanek Martyrology Museum

Day 1: WarsawArrival at Warsaw airport, transfer to selected hotel. (D, O)

Day 2: WarsawFull-day guided tour of Jewish sites, including the site of the Warsaw ghetto and the uprising monument, Nozyk Synagogue and Okopowa Cemetery, Uumschlagplaz, Mila 18 bunker memorial and the Jewish Historical Institute. The afternoon continues with a visit including views of the royal route, royal castle, gothic St. Johns Cathedral, old market square, Lazienki Royal Park and the nearby Belvedere Pal-ace. (B, D,O)

Day 3: Warsaw – KrakowTransfer to Warsaw railway station to take the first class train from Warsaw to Krakow. Upon arrival in Krakow, visit to the Kazimierz, the former Jewish section, than the an-cient Remuh Synagogue and the nearby old cemetery. Stop at the old synagogue, Szeroka Street, and drive to former ghetto zone, near Oskar Schindler’s factory. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Auschwitz – KrakowWe drive to Auschwitz/ Birkenau to visit the concentration camp. After return to Krakow, free time in the city. (B,D,O)

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Day 5: KrakowMorning guided tour of royal Krakow, beginning from Wawel Hill, viewing the royal castle and visiting the royal cathe-dral. Enjoy the walking tour of the old town, where you will visit the main market square, renaissance hall and St. Mary’s Church, where a masterpiece in wood – a gothic altar – can be seen. Afternoon trip to Wieliczka salt mines, the most impressive medieval factory, beautifully preserved. Overnight in Krakow. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Krakow – LublinDeparture to Lublin. After the orientation tour, dinner and overnight. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Lublin – WarsawThe tour of Lublin begins from Majdanek Martyrology Mu-seum. Walking through the area, see the barracks, camp remains and exhibitions. Continue to Lublin, pass by Yeshiva Chachmei, the Talmudic school, now housing a synagogue, the Jewish ghetto monument and other landmarks. Depart for Warsaw. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D,O)

Day 8: WarsawAfter breakfast, transfer to Warsaw Airport. (B)

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I T I N E R A R Y

CZE

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Golden Prague Karlovy Vary with its springs that have been utilized since the Middle Ages Holasovice, an UNESCO World Heritage site Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, an UNESCO World Heritage site

Day 1: Prague Arrival at Prague airport and transfer to selected hotel. (D,O)

Day 2: Karlovy VaryMorning visit to the Lidice Memorial and Museum. Continue to Karlovy Vary, known for its springs that have been uti-lized since the Middle Ages. Visit the Becher Factory and Moser Glass Factory. Walking city tour of Karlovy Vary, or by cable car to Diana Look-out for a fantastic view. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Ceske BudejoviceAfter breakfast visit the baroque Tepla Monastery and its park. Visit of Lomec Church with its unique hanging altar. Arrival to Ceske Budejovice, known for its “Budvar” (Bud-weizer) beer.You will see also the Samson fountain, an im-portant work of South Bohemian baroque style. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Holasovice – Cesky KrumlovAfter a visit to Hluboka Castle, one of the most beautiful Bohe-mian monuments we continue to Holasovice, an example of a traditional Central European village, an UNESCO World Heritage. Continue with sightseeing of Cesky Krumlov and its castle. Visit the Cistercian monastery at Vyssi Brod, situated in the foothills of the Bohemian Forest mountain range, in a romantic setting amidst thick forests, on the right bank of the upper course of the River Vltava. Evening return to Ceske Budejovice. (B,D,O)

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(LG01) • 9 days: Prague – Karlovy Vary – Ceske Budejovice – Holasovice – Cesky Krumlov – Lednice – Moravsky Krumlov – Kutna Hora – Prague




Day 5: LedniceDeparture to South Moravia, an area of rich history, archi-tectural treasures, great wine and hospitality. Visit of Telc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the 11th century castle Vranov Nad Dyji. Overnight in Lednice. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Lednice Visit of the UNESCO World Heritage site called the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape. Visit of Lednice and its many decorative constructions like he Temple of the Three Graces and the Temple of Apollon. Visit the Museum of Folklore Costumes in Uherske Hradiste. Wine tasting in Petrov closed to village Straznice. The area is renowned for its wonderful fusion of hearty country cuisine and wonderful local wines. Overnight in Lednice. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Moravsky Krumlov – Kutna Hora – PragueVisit of Moravsky Krumlov Castle a town that dates back to 1227. Visit of Havlickuv Brod where around one hundred monuments have been preserved in the town's centre. Visit of Kutna Hora where the city tour included the entrance to the St. Barbara Church and Royal Mint (Vlassky Court). Visit the Charnel House in Sedlec and drive to Prague. (B,D,O)

Day 8: PragueHalf-day city tour of Prague by coach, followed by a visit to Prague Castle, which is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic. Visit St. Vithus’ Cathedral, a spiritual sym-bol of the Czech state which contains underground tombs of Czech kings. You will also see National Theatre, Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square, the Old Town Hall, St. Nicho-

las’ Church, the Old Town Hall with the Astronomical Clock. Then you go through the Jewish Quarter, the best surviving complex of Jewish historical monuments in Europe. After-noon - free for shopping. (B,D,O)

Day 9: PragueAfter breakfast, transfer to Prague airport. (B)

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GOURMET TOUR THROUGH OF THE J EWELS OF AUSTR IA AND SLOVEN IA

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(LG13) • 12 days: Vienna – Maribor – Ljubljana – Postojna – Piran – Kranjska Gora – Bled

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Traditional meals and folklore music at local restaurants, wine-tasting of excellent local wines Vienna, one of the most beautiful European cities Relaxation at a thermal spa with 400 years of history Soca Valley, a true pearl of the alpine world Postojna Caves, the biggest and internationally known cave system in Slovenia

Day 1: Vienna You will be met and transferred to a selected hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Vienna. (D,O)

Day 2: Vienna The morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere Pal-ace, views of the Prater amusement park, UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Afternoon free. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Vienna In the morning, one of the tour's highlights, a visit to the Vienna Woods, and then to Mayerling. Lunch at a local res-taurant and free afternoon for shopping. (B,L,D,O)

Day 4: Vienna – Maribor Drive to Maribor, home of the oldest vine in Europe (over 400 years old). Your journey through the city of Maribor will be concluded with an exciting ride on a traditional wooden raft, while listening to traditional music. To have a taste of delicious local wines, we take you to a local winery. (B,D,O)

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Day 5: Maribor – Ptuj – Rogaska Slatina Our journey continues to the town of Ptuj, and Rogaska Slatina, a health resort with 400 years of history. Free time to relax. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Rogaska Slatina – Ljubljana On this day, we take you to Ljubljana, Slovenian's capital city. Our tour begins with a visit to the open market, the City Hall, Three Bridges and the Parliament. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon free. (B,L,D,O)

Day 7: Ljubljana – Postojna – Piran On the way to the coast we visit the Postojna Caves. A ride by electric train will be followed by a guided walking tour. Only 9km away from Postojna is one of the most interesting baroque castles in Slovenia, Predjama Castle. It hangs dra-matically in the middle of a high rocky cliff. After lunch at a local restaurant, we invite you to visit the town of Piran, a coastal city with charming Venetian architecture. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Portoroz – Nova Gorica After breakfast, departure for Lipica for a guided visit of the stables of the Lipizzaner horses. After a typical local meal, we take you to the picturesque village of Stanjel, with typi-cal Karst architecture, which is followed by a tasting of the local delicacy, air-cured prosciutto and the Teran famous red wine at a typical Karst farm. Continue to Nova Gorica and gamble the night away at the Casino. (B,L,D,O)

Day 9: Nova Gorica – Kranjska Gora After breakfast, a drive through the wonderful Soca Valley to the town of Kobarid, to visit the stunning First World War museum. After a meal in a local restaurant, our jour-ney takes us over the mountain pass of Vrsic, where you can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the valley, and then to the picturesque alpine resort of Kranjska gora. (B,L,D,O)

Day 10: Kranjska Gora – Bled We continue to Bled, a unique Alpine town, with its em-erald-green lake, and a church on the island in the middle of the lake. After a bus ride around the lake, there is a guided tour of Bled Castle. Then you will be taken by typi-cal 'pletna' boat to the island. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we take you to Vintgar Gorge. Dinner with folk music at a local restaurant. (B,L,D,O)

Day 11: Bled – Bohinj – Vogel – Bled After breakfast, departure for Lake Bohinj and a cable-car ride up Mt.Vogel. After a pleasant mountain snack, visit the largest glacial lake in Slovenia, with a view of the highest Slovene peak Mt.Triglav rising above it. (B,D,O)

Day 12: Departure Breakfast and transfer to Ljubljana Airport. (B)

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(LG09) • 10 days: Vienna – Ljubljana – Postojna – Ljubljana – Bled – Heiligenblut – Grossglockner – Cortina d'Ampezzo – Passo Sella – St. Christina – Innsbruck – Vienna

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Accommodation at selected hotels, service charges & hotel taxes, luggage handling Breakfast daily, dinners and lunches as per program Arrival and departure transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned coach Professional tour director throughout and local guides for city sightseeing

Visit famous mountain regions in three neighboring countries: Austria, Slovenia and Italy Postojna Caves, Europe's best known caves Alpine lakes: Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Lake Misurina, Lake Cerezza Gondola ride to Grossglockner, the highest mountain in Austria and one of the highest peaks in the Alps See the biggest galcier in Austria: Pasterze

Day 1: Vienna – Ljubljana You will be met at Vienna airport and transferred to a se-lected hotel in Ljubljana. (O)

Day 2: Ljubljana – Postojna – LjubljanaHalf-day excursion to Postojna. Tour through Postojna Caves by special cave train, accompanied by guide. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Ljublja-na begins with a visit to the open-air market, City Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. (B,L,D,O)

Day 3: Ljubljana – BledThis morning we proceed to Bled. Our morning sightsee-ing tour features the town of Bled with the lake-shore, and includes a visit to Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake and a 'pletna' boat ride to Bled Is-land and entrance to St. Maria' Church. Afternoon free. (B,D,O)

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Day 4: Bled – HeiligenblutTransfer to nearby Bohinj Lake. Brief sightseeing and pan-oramic drive around the lake. After lunch at local restaurant continue to Austria, Heiligenblut.(B,L,D,O)

Day 5: Heiligenblut – GrossglocknerFull day visit to the Grossglockner Mountain Road. Visit the Kaiser Franz Josefs Hoehe visitor's centre, Grossglockner mountain by Gletscherbahn. Lunch and dinner at local res-taurant. Overnight in Heiligenblut. (B,L,D,O)

Day 6: Heiligenblut – Cortina d'AmpezzoContinue to Italy, towards Cortina D’Ampezzo, the famous Italian winter resort. Lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arriv-al, sighsteeing of the chic Cortina that attracts guests from all over the world: kings, princes, movie stars, politicians, authors and business leaders. (B,L,D,O)

Day 7: Cortina d'AmpezzoHalf-day - Lake Misurina sightseeing and its breath-taking views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Afternoon visit to the mountain pass of 'Passo di Falzerago', where the views of the Dolomites are truly spectacular, with unlimited photo-graphic opportunities. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Cortina d'Ampezzo – Passo SellaTransfer to Passo di Sella, continue to Passo Pordoi and sce-nic Lake Carezza. (B,D,O)

Day 9: Passo Sella – St. Christina – InnsbruckWe start our day by driving through Gardena Pass and fur-ther on to Gerdena Valley, with a stop at St. Christina Vil-lage. Lunch at a local restaurant and drive to Innsbruck. (B,L,D,O)

Day 10: Innsbruck – Vienna After breakfast, transfer to Vienna airport. (B)

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Lovely Heidelberg Grand Munich, the capital of Bavaria The memorial site at Dachau concentration camp Hohes Schloss Castle The Baroque complex of the former Benedictine monastery of St. Mang Breathtaking hilltop Neuschwanstein Castle Idyllic Lucerne, the ‘City of Lights’ Fabulous Mt Pilatus The Jungfraubahn cog railway Lugano, a town on the shores of a gorgeous lake

Day 1: FrankfurtArrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to a selected hotel, followed by a sightseeing tour of Frankfurt, with an impos-ing Gothic cathedral, quaint city hall and, of course, the highest skyscrapers in Europe. (D,O)

Day 2: Frankfurt – Rüdesheim After a good breakfast, we set out on the Rhine coach tour. At St. Goarshausen, the mighty Rhine winds through an at-tractive gorge, famous for the mighty Lorelei Rock. Here we enjoy a relaxing panoramic boat cruise to picturesque Rudesheim, with wine tasting and lunch at Rudesheimer Castle, then return to Frankfurt.(B,D,O)

Day 3: Frankfurt – Heidelberg A coach visit to lovely Heidelberg, one of Germany’s most beautiful cities, dominated by its historic old bridge, en-chanting architecture and brooding castle on a wooded hill. Full sightseeing tour, then return to Frankfurt.(B,D,O)

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Day 4: Frankfurt – Munich Depart for Munich, the Bavarian capital. An afternoon sight-seeing tour of the old heart of the city, featuring many remarkable Baroque, Neo-classical and Renaissance style buildings and grand avenues. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Munich – DachauAfter breakfast, we set off for a half day tour to visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial and see its tragic sto-ry at first hand. The afternoon is free for further sightseeing or shopping in Munich. (B,D,O)

Day 6: MunichA day to either relax and enjoy your stay in Munich or take advantage of an optional trip to the vast, peaceful Lake Chi-emsee, with a boat trip and visit to the famous Heerenchi-emsee Castle and Frauenchiemsee Monastery. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Munich – Passau Leave Munich for beautiful Passau, known as the ‘City of Three Rivers’, as it’s here that the mighty Danube is joined by the Inn and the Ilz. It’s also notable for its lovely Gothic and Baroque architecture. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Passau – Fussen – Neuschwanstein After breakfast, departure for the some of the loveliest places in southern Germany. First we drive to Oberammer-gau, home of the centuries-old passion play, then on to Fus-sen and Neuschwanstein, one of the world’s most famous castles. (B,D,O)

Day 9: Fussen – Lucerne After breakfast we travel through perfect Alpine scenery via Bodensee, crossing into Austria and then Switzerland, passing some of Switzerland’s most picturesque places, arriving late afternoon in wonderful Lucerne, the ‘City of Lights’. (B,D,O)

Day 10: Lucerne – Pilatus After breakfast, a whole-day excursion to Pilatus Mountain, taking the steepest cog railway in the world to the peak - 2132m above sea level - to see the breathtaking panorama of mountain peaks, with a typical Swiss dinner in the eve-ning. (B,D,O) Day 11: Lucerne – Interlaken After breakfast, drive to Interlaken to enjoy the stunning views of the majestic Swiss Alps, with the picturesque Ho-heweg valley, peaceful Lake Thun and the majestic Jungfrau, at 4,152m the highest peak in the area. (B,D,O)

Day 12: Interlaken – Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe After breakfast, a full day excursion to Jungfraujoch, where a cog railway runs inside the mountain, up to a station that at 3,454m is the highest in Europe. After enjoying the unforget-table views, we have a live evening folklore show. (B,D,O)

Day 13: Interlaken – Lugano After breakfast, our tour goes on to breathtaking Lake Lu-gano, whose incredible beauty cradled between tall, green mountains has a dramatic quality. Its calm mirror-like waters change in colour and mood through the day and through the seasons. (B,D,O)

Day 14: Lugano After breakfast, we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the pretty lakeside parks, churches and villas of Lugano, where Swiss elegance meets Italian joie de vivre. In the afternoon, there is a fabulous panoramic boat tour of Lake Lugano. (B,D,O)

Day 15: Lugano A free day in Lugano, an opportunity to pick up some gifts and souvenirs in its small shops, wander around the attrac-tive streets, with numerous cafes and restaurants, and, of course, enjoy a nice lunch and cappuccino or glass of wine. (B,D,O)

Day 16: Lugano – Milan After breakfast, we drive to Milan, with a short sightsee-ing tour of the best sights, such as the Gothic masterpiece of Milan Cathedral, the lovely Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade and the grand La Scala opera house. Departure from Milan. (B)

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(LG36) • 8 days: Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence - Padua – Venice – Verona – Lake Como – Milan – San Marino - Perugia – Rome

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Vatican and Ancient Rome Wonderful Assisi Siena’s historic centre Glorious Florence Padua, a city of fine basilicas and piazzas World-famous Venice Milan, famous for fashion and architecture Bologna Mountainous San Marino Fascinating, atmospheric Perugia

Day 1: Rome After arrival in Rome, our sightseeing tour will take us on a visit to the Vatican and Ancient Rome. Transfer to a selected hotel. (D,O)

Day 2: Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence We leave Rome for lovely walled Assisi, hometown of St. Francis. We visit the St Francis Basilica with early Renais-sance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. We continue to Siena, the beautiful medieval city famous for its Ro-manesque architecture, and then on to glorious Florence. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Florence A morning guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Re-naissance to see its best sights, including the Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John and much more. The rest of the day is free for optional sightseeing or shopping. (B,D,O)

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Day 4: Florence – Padua – Venice We visit fabulous Padua to see the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, protected by Donatello's 'Gattamelata', then go on to world-famous Venice to enjoy a guided walking tour of this unique city. You will see the stunning St. Mark’s Piazza and Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, then visit a glass factory to see glass moulding. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Venice After breakfast, a free day to further explore the wonders of Venice, or take an optional tour to the attractive islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor-launch. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Venice – Verona – Lake ComoMorning departure for spectacular Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet, famous for the lovely Piazza delle Erbe, Roman Arena and Castelvecchio Bridge. Our tour then con-tinues to pretty Como on the shore of the lake of the same name. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Lake Como – Milan – San Marino Today, we head for beautiful Milan and a panoramic tour of the city’s sights, then on to fascinating medieval Bologna, one of Italy’s most important art cities, with its charming Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Proceed to San Marino, the world's oldest independent republic. (B,D,O)

Day 8: San Marino – Perugia – Rome We go to Perugia, a charming university town, with a splen-did atmosphere, to visit the impressive Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Proceed to Rome, where our tour comes to an end. (B) VE

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(LG40) • 8 days: Paris – St. Malo – Nantes – Angers – Tours – Amboise – Blois – Chambord – Orléans – Gien – Briar - Montargis – Fontainebleau

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Enchanting Paris Chartres Cathedral Mont-Saint-Michel The historic walled city of St. Malo Nantes Angers The old city of Orleans Beautiful Gien Briare Montargis, the 'Venice of the Gatinais' Magnificent Fontainebleau

Day 1: Paris Airport arrival, then transfer to a selected hotel. After check-in, afternoon city tour, followed by free time and dinner in an atmospheric Parisian restaurant. (D,O)

Day 2: Paris – Versailles – Chartres A morning visit to the glorious Palace of Versailles. After free time for lunch, we visit Notre Dame Cathedral (a UNES-CO World Heritage site) in Chartres, with sightseeing around lovely Chartres. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Chartres – Mont St. Michel – St. Malo Departure for the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mont St. Michel, with free time for lunch en route. The fabulous lit-tle island, with its historic abbey and beautiful village, is a tourist magnet. Then leave for the beautiful walled port city of St Malo. (B,L,D,O)

Day 4: St. Malo – Nantes – Angers – Tours Our first stop is gorgeous Nantes. Visit the ancient Dukes of Brittany Castle, with its splendid courtyard, then enjoy

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sightseeing around the town. Onward to the imposing An-gers Fortress, and to medieval Tours, with dinner and over-night. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Tours – Amboise – Blois – Chambord – Orleans After breakfast, view the fabulous half-timbered medieval buildings of Tours, with its fine cafe-filled squares. Then we go on to the stunning Chateau de Blois, one of France's most prestigious Renaissance monuments, and a favourite home of French kings. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Orleans – Gien – Briar - Montargis –Fontainebleau Joan of Arc's pretty Orléans on the mighty Loire River has much to see within its old walls. We also visit Anne of Beau-jeu's Castle of Gien, the magnificent aqueduct at Briare and Montargis, which calls itself the Venice of Gatinais because of its 127 bridges. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Fontainebleau – Paris A morning visit to the world famous UNESCO-listed Fon-tainebleau Palace, which every French king rightly cher-ished and embellished with the stunning work of their best artists, painters, sculptors, architects and gardeners. After lunch, return to Paris. (B,L,D,O)

Day 8: Paris Free time before your airport transfer can be used to visit artistic Montmartre and the dramatic Church of Sacre Coeur. Transfer to the airport. (B)

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(LG44) • 16 days: Madrid – Toledo – Salamanca – Porto – Lisbon – Seville – Costa del Sol – Granada – Valencia – Barcelona

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Madrid with Gran Via, famous squares and quarters and Royal Palace Toledo - artistic, and spiritual center of Spain Salamanca with its Plaza Mayor Charming Porto Lisbon with city's legendary seven hills Evora, nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site Gibraltar Barcelona with Sagrada Familia and Guell Park

Day 1: MadridAirport arrival and transfer to a selected hotel. (D,O) Day 2: MadridMorning guided city tour, including Gran Via, famous squares such as the Plaza de Espana, Oriente, Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Atocha, Neptuno, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcala, Colon and Plaza de Castilla, quarters of major historical relevance, such as that of the Austrias, the Borbouns and Salamanca, the Oeste and Retiro parks, commercial and financial areas, coliseums such as the Bullring, the Santiago Bernabeu soccer stadium, university campus, the El Rastro market. Conclude with a visit to the Royal Palace. (B,D,O) Day 3: Madrid – Toledo – MadridAfter breakfast, excursion to Toledo.Visit all major high-lights of this historical, artistic, and spiritual center of Spain, which sits atop a circular hill, with its magnificent cathedral in the center of town. We shall see the fortified palace, the Alcázar, the Cathedral of Toledo. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Madrid – Avila – SalamancaMorning departure to Avila for city tour. See the Cathedral, its mighty fortifications, and other highlights. Proceed to Salamanca, an ancient city famous for its university. Visit Plaza Mayor and the ancient Puent Romano Bridge accross the River Tormes. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Salamanca – PortoMorning departure to Porto: upon arrival, guided city tour featuring Porto’s most attractive areas, such as the Ribei-ra Quarter, St. Francisco’s Church, the Stock Exchange, the Clerigos Tower, and the cellars to enjoy a tasting of port. (B,D,O)

Day 6: Porto – Fatima – LisbonMorning departure for Fatima to visit all the major pilgrim-age sites – see the Sanctuary, the Cova da Iria, where Our Lady first appeared to the young visionaries; visit the Basil-ica where the tombs of the visionaries Jacinta and Francisco are located, and more. Proceed to Lisbon. (B,D,O)

Day 7: LisbonMorning guided city tour, featuring a visit inside the Geroni-mus Monastery, and inside Belem Tower; and the monu-ment to the discoveries of Vasco de Gama and his tomb. Proceed by touring the Alfama Hills, see St George Castle, and end the tour with a walk downtown.Optional excursion to the fishing village of Cascais. (B,D,O)

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Day 8: Lisbon – SevilleMorning departure for Seville. Stop in Evora, nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. During the orientation tour, visit the Roman temple, the Romanesque-Gothic ca-thedral and the university. Across the Spanish border, stop in Badajoz, a city that occupies a slight eminence, crowned by the ruins of a Moorish castle, and overlooking the Guadi-ana. Proceed to Seville. (B,D,O)

Day 9: SevilleVisit the most important highlight of central Seville: the Ca-thedral of Santa Maria, the biggest in Spain and the burial-place of Christopher Columbus. See also the Royal Alcazar, the 14th Century Moorish palace – now the residence of the Spanish king – the Maria Luisa Park, to end with a nice walk through the historical Jewish section, called Santa Cruz. Din-ner with a flamenco show. (B,D,O)

Day 10: Seville – Gibraltar – Costa del SolUpon arrival in Gibraltar, visit the American War Memorial, the Royal Navy Headquarters, Trafalgar Cemetery, Europa Point, the southernmost point and the site of the Trinity Lighthouse. See also the busiest shipping lane in the world, the mingling of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and two continents. Proceed to the Upper Rock area to see St. Michael’s Cave, the ‘famous rock apes’, the Moorish Cas-tle and the Tower of Homage. (B,D,O)

Day 11: TorremolinosFree day, or optional tour to Jerez and Cadiz. (B,D,O)

Day 12: Torremolinos – GranadaMorning departure for Granada.Stop in Malaga, birth-place of Picasso.During free time in Malaga you may walk up the hill to Gibralfaro Castle. Proceed to Granada. (B,D,O)

Day 13: Granada – Guadix – AlicanteMorning guided city tour of Granada, including the Cathe-dral, Albaicin, and visit inside the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Drive to Alicante, visiting en route the unique village of Guadix, a city famous for cave dwell-ings in the Barrio Troglodyte, where upwards of half the population lives. (B,D,O)

Day 14: Alicante – Valencia – BarcelonaMorning departure for Barcelona.En route city tour of Valen-cia, known for its numerous gardens.Tour of the old town includes the cathedral - the symbol of the town - Puerta del Real, Puerta de la Trinidad, Puerta de las Serranos and a walk through the lively streets of Barrio de Carmen. (B,D,O)

Day 15: BarcelonaMorning guided tour, featuring Plaza Cataluna, Via Laietana, the old cathedral, the Gothic Quarter and Plaza Sant Jaume. Continue to the Vila Olimpica and go up to the Montjuic Moun-tain. We pass Barcelona’s Monumental Bull Ring and the city park La Ciutadella. See also Gaudi’s famous buildings - Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, the Cathedral Sagrada Familia and Guell Park, declared an artistic monument by UNESCO. (B,D,O)

Day 16: BarcelonaAfter breakfast, transfer to Barcelona Airport. (B)

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Beautiful Stockholm Lively, bustling Helsinki Wonderful Copenhagen, with its graceful canals Fascinating Oslo

Day 1: Stockholm Arrive at Stockholm Airport, followed by transfer to a se-lected hotel. (D,O)

Day 2: Stockholm After breakfast, a fascinating guided tour of Stockholm takes us to famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the gor-geous island of Djurgarden, the Old Town, with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops, and the fine City Hall, with its famous Blue and Gold Rooms. Afternoon free. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Stockholm – Helsinki A free morning to further explore lovely Stockholm, and perhaps shop for a few interesting souvenirs. Afternoon transfer by coach for your scenic cruise across the sea, sailing slowly through the Stockholm Archipelago past numerous attractive small islands to wonderful Helsinki. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Helsinki – Stockholm Arrive in Helsinki, with a morning guided tour of the best sights. Your afternoon is free to explore this fine city which features numerous Art Nouveau treasures, and perhaps indulge in a little shopping. Return ferry to Stockholm. (B,D,O)

Day 5: Stockholm – Jonkoping – Smlland – Sklne –Malmo – Copenhagen Our tour continues with a pleasant coach trip to admire the southern Swedish countryside to the city of Jonkoping, beautifully set on pretty Lake Vattern, continuing through Smlland and Sklne to Malmo, crossing the spectacular new Resund Bridge to arrive in Copenhagen in the early evening. (B,D,O)

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Day 6: Copenhagen A morning guided tour of Copenhagen, showcasing the Ama-lienborg Palace, Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Par-liament, the old harbour of Nyhavn, the famous Little Mermaid and many other popular sights. Afternoon free in Copenhagen, with dinner at the famous Tivoli Gardens. (B,D,O)

Day 7: Copenhagen – Kattegat – Oslo After a tasty Danish breakfast, your morning is free in Copen-hagen. Afternoon coach transfer for your overnight cruise to Oslo, featuring a delicious dinner as you cruise gently up the Kattegat on your way to intriguing Oslo. (B,D,O)

Day 8: Oslo – Holmenkollen – Oslo We sail up the exciting Oslo Fjord, with a morning guided tour of Oslo to see the world-famous Viking Ships, the Fram Polar Exploration ship, the amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park and other wonderful sights. A coach transfer to Holmenkol-len follows, for a view of the city and the fjord far below. (B,D,O)

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Day 1: Helsinki Arrival at Helsinki Airport, followed by a city coach tour. Evening transfer by coach for your overnight cruise across the sea to wonderfully diverse and lively Stockholm. (D,O)

Day 2: Stockholm – overnight cruise – RigaAfter breakfast, a fascinating guided tour of Stockholm takes us to famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the gorgeous island of Djurgarden, the Old Town, with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops, and the fine City Hall, with its famous Blue and Gold Rooms. Overnight cruise to Riga. (B,D,O)

Day 3: Riga Our spectacular scenic drive features Riga’s best sights, such as its splendid medieval old town and stunning Art Nouveau architecture. Your afternoon is free to further explore this tremendous city on the Baltic. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Riga – Parnu – Tallinn Our coach takes us to the lovely Estonian spa, health and beach resort of Parnu, known as Estonia's Summer Capital. After a brief tour, we proceed to beautiful Tallinn, where we take a panoramic city tour of the highlights of Estonia’s capital. (B,D,O)

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Day 5: Tallinn – St. Petersburg We continue via Narva, dominated by its 15th-century Her-mann Castle with a 51-metre-high tower, to adorable St. Petersburg, where we arrive in the late afternoon. A pan-oramic tour of this spectacular city at the head of the Gulf of Finland follows. (B, D, O)

Day 6: St. Petersburg A guided tour of Russia’s finest city features its main bou-levard, Nevsky Prospekt, lined with the marble palaces of Russian royalty and aristocracy, as well as the city’s most splendid architectural masterpieces such as the glorious Winter Palace and the ancient Peter and Paul Fortress.(B, D, O)

Day 7: St. Petersburg – Vyborg – Helsinki Morning departure via pretty Vyborg for Helsinki. Your after-noon is free to explore this fine city featuring numerous Art Nouveau treasures, and perhaps indulge in a little shopping. (B, D, O)

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KOMPAS Headquarters

Pražakova 4, 1514 LJUBLJANA,SloveniaTel.: + 386 1 2006 390Fax: + 386 1 2006 434E-mail: [email protected] www.kompas-online.net

KOMPAS INTERNATIONAL NETWORKPražakova 4, 1514 LJUBLJANA,SloveniaTel.: + 386 1 2006 319Fax: + 386 1 2006 431E-mail: [email protected] www.kompas-online.net

A U S T R I A

KOMPAS TOURISTIK REISEVERANSTALTUNG, G.m.b.H.Siebensterngasse 21, A-1070 VIENNA, AustriaTel.: + 43 1 40 22 042Fax: + 43 1 40 22 825E-mail: [email protected]

B O S N I A & H E R Z E G O V I N A

KOMPAS SARAJEVO, d.o.o. M. Tita 8, 71000 SARAJEVO, Bosnia & HerzegovinaTel.: + 387 33 565 595Fax: + 387 33 552 505E-mail: [email protected]

C R O A T I A

KOMPAS d.o.o. HEAD OFFICEPartizanska 13, 52440 POREC, Croatia Tel.: + 385 52 451 100Fax: + 385 52 453 114E-mail: [email protected]

KOMPAS d.o.o., Office ZAGREB Heinzelova 2/A, 10 000 ZAGREB, CroatiaTel.: + 385 1 455 01 60Fax: + 385 1 455 00 39E-mail: [email protected]

KOMPAS d.o.o., Office DUBROVNIKJosipa Kosora 40, 20 000 DUBROVNIK, CroatiaTel.: + 385 20 322 191Fax: + 385 20 322 192E-mail: [email protected]

C Z E C H R E P U B L I C

KOMPAS PRAHA CK Spol.s.r.o.Rytirska 26, CZ - 110 00 PRAHA 1, Czech Republic Tel: + 420 234 090 160Fax: + 420 234 090 181E-mail: [email protected]

F R A N C E

KOMPAS FRANCE INTERNATIONAL S.A.R.L. 138, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75016 PARIS, France Tel: + 33 1 53 92 27 80 Fax: + 33 1 42 15 20 52 E-mail:[email protected]

G E R M A N Y

HEAD OFFICE KOMPAS INTERNATIONAL REISEN GmbH Mainluststrasse 6 D – 60329 FRANKFURT /M. Tel: + 49 69 23 30 24 - 7 Fax: + 49 69 23 69 45 E-mail: [email protected]

KOMPAS INTERNATIONAL REISEN GmbH Branch Office BERLINSchumannstrasse 1/aD - 10117 BERLIN,Germany Tel: + 49 30 80602780 Fax: + 49 30 8059037 E-mail: [email protected]

G R E A T B R I T A I N

KOMPAS LONDON Ltd.2, Canfield Place, LONDON, NW6 3 BTTel: + 44 20 76254518Fax: + 44 20 73281320E-mail: [email protected]

G R E E C E

ZEUS KOMPAS S.A.572 Vouliagmenis Ave & Karaiskaki164 52 ATHINA ArgiroupolisTel: +302 109947291Fax: +302 109947288E-mail: [email protected]

H U N G A R Y

KOMPAS TOURISTIK INTERNATIONAL, Kft. Rakoczi ut. 14, 1072 BUDAPEST, HungaryTel: + 36 1 411 2951Fax: +36 1 411 1718E-mail: [email protected]

I T A L Y

KOMPAS S.r.l. HEAD OFFICESan Marco 1497, 30124 VENICE, Italy Tel: + 39 041240 5600 Fax: + 39 041 520 6184 E-mail: [email protected]

KOMPAS, S.r.l.Branch Office ROMEPiazza dell’Esqulino 8/G, 00185 ROME , Italy Tel: + 39 06 478 242 67 Fax: + 39 06 489 160 42 E-mail: [email protected]

M O N T E N E G R O

KOMPAS MONTENEGRO, d.o.o.Mediteranska 4, P.O. Box 22, 85310 BUDVA, MontenegroTel: + 382 86 457 133Fax: + 382 86 457 134E-mail: [email protected]

N E T H E R L A N D S

KOMPAS HOLIDAYS B.V.Scheepmakershaven 32 D3011 VB ROTTERDAM, The NetherlandsTel: + 31 10 465 7431Fax: + 31 10 465 7514 E-mail: [email protected]

P O L A N D

KOMPAS Poland Sp. z o.o. Willowa 8/10, Lok. 2,00-790 WARSZAW, PolandTel: + 48 22 63 17 777 Fax: + 48 22 63 22 113 E-mail: [email protected]

R U S S I A

KOMPAS HIT, o.o.o. 3-ja Tverskaja – Yamskaja 24/1125047 MOSCOW, Russia Tel: + 7 495 937 21 32Fax : +7 495 251 67 95E-mail: [email protected]

S C A N D I N A V I A

KOMPAS SCANDINAVIA APS Lilledal 5B-1DK-3520 ALLERØD,DenmarkTel: + 45 4814 1997 Fax: + 45 4816 1997 E-mail: [email protected]

S E R B I A

KOMPAS BEOGRAD d.o.o.Obilic’ev Venac 26, 11000 BELGRADE, SerbiaTel: + 381 11 3281976Fax: + 381 11 3282729E-mail: [email protected]

S L O V E N I A

KOMPAS INCOMING, MICEPražakova 4, 1514 LJUBLJANA, SloveniaTel: +386 1 2006 324, 389Fax: +386 1 2006 431E-mail: [email protected]

S P A I N

KOMPAS TOURISTIK ESPAÑA S.A. C/ Paris, 162-164, Entlo. 2ª08036 BARCELONA,SpainTel: + 34 93 246 67 77 Fax: + 34 93 245 41 88 E-mail: [email protected]

S W I T Z E R L A N D

KOMPAS TRAVEL TOUROPERATING (Franchise Office)Alpenstrasse 1/CH – 6004 LUZERN, SwitzerlandTel: + 41 41 418 80 30Fax: + 41 41 418 80 36E-mail: [email protected]

U S A

KOMPAS HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL 2929 E. Commercial Blvd. Suite 201FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33308, USA Tel: + 1 954 771 9200 Fax: + 1 954 771-9841 E- mail: [email protected]

C A N A D A

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF KOMPAS HOLIDYS INTERNATINAL, USATel.: + 1 514 938 4041Toll Free (Canada & USA): 1-800-361-2179 Fax: + 1 514 938 4039

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