Kompas Escorted Tours 2020

043 Day 4, in Krakow, Friday Your sightseeing tour today starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral . Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, where you will see the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and St. Mary's Church . The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city, shopping, or maybe sample some bigos or pierogi in a little café. (B) Day 5, to Prague, Saturday Drive across the unspoiled Polish countryside, then on over the borders of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. End the day in Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, parks, and ancient city walls. (B, D) Day 6, in Prague, Sunday Prague has a long and colorful history, from its early days as a bishopric, to becoming the residence of the Bohemian kings, and later the capital of both Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. Built across seven hills on both banks of the Vltava River more than 1000 years ago, it is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Your sightseeing starts with panoramic drive to famous Wenceslas Square, Strahov Stadium, and Castle Square. Then, on a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with the Cathedral of St. Vitus , the Old Royal Palace , St. George's Basilica and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower . Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, Town Hall and world- famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is at leisure. You might want to attend an optional cultural performance. (B) Day 7, to Vienna, Monday Travel into Austria and on to Vienna, the "City of Waltz." Your time is free to begin exploring or perhaps savor a Viennese pastry or two. (B) Day 8, in Vienna, Tuesday On a morning sightseeing tour, visit Hofburg Palace , once the center of the Habsburg monarchy, and see Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral , and other remnants of the city's imperial history. The afternoon is free for last-minute shopping. Celebrate tonight with a Farwell Dinner at a popular restaurant. (B, D) Day 9, depart Vienna, Wednesday After breakfast, you will be transferred to Vienna’s airport for your flight home. (B) Included Features: Centrally located 4-star hotels Buffet breakfast daily 4 dinners (coffee or tea included) Airport transfers Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach Professional English Speaking Tour Director throughout Licensed Local Guides Entrance fees included where indicated in bold letters Luggage handling at hotels Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours Service charges and hotel taxes Sightseeing Tours Included: Warsaw Krakow Prague Vienna Hotels: Warsaw: Mercure Grand (SF) Krakow: Mercure Old Town (F) Prague: Angelo by Vienna House Prague (F) / Vienna House Andel’s Prague (F) Vienna: Hilton Vienna (SF) TOUR K906 START DATES: END DATES: 26-May 3-Jun 2-Jun 10-Jun 7-Jul 15-Jul 8-Sep 16-Sep 15-Sep 23-Sep 22-Sep 30-Sep 6-Oct 14-Oct PRICES: PER PERSON IN TWIN: $1,791 SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $722 SLOVENIA Prague Warsaw Krakow HUNGARY ÁUSTRIA BULGARIA CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC POLAND SLOVAKIA GERMANY ROMANIA 2 Vienna 2 2 2