Highlights of central Europe - Europe - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

PoL and Prague C Z eC h r e P u B L i C Zakopane Telc Cesky Krumlov Vienna ausTria hungary TaTr a mounTains Trekking Level Krakow Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia & Poland 14 days Trip Code: XVU Levoca New s Lo Va K i a Bratislava Budapest Highlights of Central Europe See the sights of Eastern Europe's historic cities � Go on easy walks in the Tatra Mountains � Explore quaint baroque towns Tatra Mountains Prague Dates & Prices Guide Visit our website or call a Travel Consultant for the latest dates & prices. Alternatively scan your smart phone over the barcode. On this trip you'll combine some of Europe's most cultural and historical cities, Prague, Budapest and Vienna, with some smaller towns that will give you a feel for the real Central Europe. You'll also experience spectacular landscapes, from the dramatic Tatra Mountains to the beautiful parks and scenery of Moravia � you'll really get to know the best that this region has to offer! 2012 Sun 3 Jun - Sat 16 Jun Sun 24 Jun - Sat 7 Jul Sun 15 Jul - Sat 28 Jul Sun 29 Jul - Sat 11 Aug Sun 2 Sep - Sat 15 Sep With flights Without flights Itinerary Day 1 Fly to Prague. Day 2 Prague Full day in Prague, with village of Holasovice, a World Heritage Site, en route to the quaint town of Cesky Krumlov. Day 4/5 Vienna Visit Telc; continue to the wonderful city of Vienna; full day sightseeing and free time; optional evening music concert (additional charge). Day 6/7 Budapest Transfer to Budapest, stopping in the medieval village of Sopron en route. Guided sightseeing including the artists' colony of Szentendre. Optional evening boat cruise along the Danube (additional charge). Day 8 Eger Visit the famous cave complex and enjoy local wine tasting. Levoca in Slovakia. This afternoon you visit Spis Castle then move on to Stary Smokovec in the Tatra Mountains. After a short transfer to Tatranska Lomnica, take a cable car to Skalnate Pleso Lake (1,751m) before walking back passing beautiful waterfalls. Day 11 Smokovec to Krakow Free morning in Stary Smokovec; transfer to Krakow. Day 12 Krakow Morning city tour of Poland's finest medieval city, visiting the old market, Mariacki Church and Jewish Quarter; afternoon free or optional visit to the famous Wieliczka salt mine (additonal charge). Day 13 Krakow Free day; optional visit to Auschwitz (additonal charge). Day 14 Fly home. Essentials Day 9/10 Tatra Mountains Drive on to This is a relaxed itinerary with a few long driving days. There is some walking involved on a few days, but this is gentle and not like mountain hiking (it is also optional). The accommodation is a little more basic than in comparable hotels in Western Europe. Activities Sightseeing, walking Transport Bus, cable car Accommodation Hotels and pensions (13nts) Meals included 13 breakfasts �1,279 �1,279 �1,279 �1,279 �1,279 �1,099 �1,099 �1,099 �1,099 �1,099 Day 3 Holasovice Morning visit to the guided sightseeing and free time. All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). Single room option not available. For insurance details see p193. Flights Direct flights with Easy Jet from London. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Tatra Mountains Average Daily Max Temp �C 25 20 15 10 5 5 -5 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 3 4 6 7 9 9 9 9 7 6 3 2 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 250 200 150 100 50 0 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/XVU 181

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