2013 - TM Europe River Cruising

POLAND – Warsaw's Castle Square is home to Poland's former regal residence Royal Castle and the Column of King Sigmund III Vasa from 1644 Eastern Europe & Classical Europe River Cruis 24 days | Seven countries – Czech Republic | Germany | Poland | Slovakia | Hungary | Austria | Nethe YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES Three nights in romantic Prague Two nights in Berlin, Warsaw & Kraków 14 nights on the MS Johann Strauss The services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director & Cruise Director 54 fine meals – 23 breakfasts (B), 13 lunches (L) and 18 dinners (D) Soft drink, beer and local wine during every dinner on your river cruise Explore 22 different towns, villages and cities with an expert local guide Transfers, port charges & tipping included in your price INSIDER EXPERIENCES Relax aboard a premium 15-day river cruise through the heart of Europe Enjoy an onboard evening of Hungarian cuisine and gypsy music in Budapest Sample Vienna's finest Schnapps and enjoy a tour at a traditional distillery Visit a local bakery in Wertheim Tour a brewery in Cologne OTHER HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Come face-to face with the Berlin Wall Travel by train from Berlin to Warsaw Explore Łazienki Park and its palace See Kraków's Black Madonna Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Day 1. Arrive Prague. Today, be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in or start exploring. Meet your Travelmarvel Tour Director at a Welcome Reception, this evening. Stay (3 Nights): Prague, President Hotel. Day 2. Prague. Today's exploration commences with a guided tour of the Old Town, Prague's historic World Heritage-listed city centre. You'll then visit the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle courtyard and St Vitus Cathedral, which dominates the pretty city skyline. Believed to date back to the 9th century, the castle complex – with its fascinating network of palaces and churches – is considered to be the largest in the world. You'll then wander to Charles Bridge and cross this Czech landmark, which straddles the beautiful Vltava River. Finally, you'll arrive in Prague's Old Market Square and stop for some time to browse through the distinctly European wares on sale in wooden stalls. This evening, gather with fellow passengers for a Welcome Dinner. Day 3. Prague. With today at leisure either further explore the sights of Prague, or join an optional tour to the medieval city of Kutná Hora (see page 49). Located close to Prague, this World Heritage-listed city was once the silver mining capital of Bohemia. Today, it offers a glimpse of bygone days, with its ancient ramparts and historic church spires. Kutná Hora is also home to one of the country's most visited attractions, the Sedlec Ossuary (Bone Church). The church's interior is artistically decorated with the bones of human skeletons. B – www.travelmarvel.com.au – Day 4. Prague, Dresden, Berlin. Today, travel across the border to Germany and then on to Dresden. As you visit some of Dresden's most distinguished landmarks, you'll appreciate how this city has been restored to its former splendour, since its extensive demolition during World War II bombings. Visit the Castle of the Electors of Saxony, including the Saxon Wall and the Semper Opera House. Then, continue by coach to Germany's intriguing capital city, Berlin. Stay (2 Nights): Berlin, Crowne Plaza. Day 5. Berlin. BD Once a city literally cleaved in two, modern-day Berlin now embodies a fascinating blend of old and new. Start your day with a trip to the visitor platform of the prominent Fernsehturm Berlin – the city's television tower and Germany's tallest structure. From here, enjoy panoramic views of Berlin's urban landscape, as the TV tower is located at Alexanderplatz, pinpointing the very heart of the city. Then, continue to view some of Berlin's historic landmarks including the Reichstag building and the city's signature Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of peace and more recently of a reunified Berlin. Afterwards, continue to the Berlin State Opera House, before seeing a section of the ruined Berlin Wall. Day 6. Berlin, Warsaw. Farewell Berlin as you travel by train across Northern Germany into Poland, where later, you'll arrive in the country's charming capital of Warsaw. On arrival, check into your hotel before dinner at a local restaurant. Stay (2 Nights): Warsaw, Mercure Warszawa Grand. BD B BD

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