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Highlights of New Europe 2010

A 16-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,199

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Starting Price:	$2,199
Tour Length:	16 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
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Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-CHNE-2010

Cities Visited:
Frankfurt, Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Rothenburg

An exploration of Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic that reveals majestic, dramatic heritage and stories of faith and renewal.

Sightseeing Highlights

Frankfurt: Orientation including the Old Town.
Berlin: Sightseeing including the Reichstag,Brandenburg Gate, Tiergarten and the German State Opera House.
Poznan: Visit the town known as the ''Cradle of thePolish State''.
Warsaw: Sightseeing including the Old City, St.John''s Cathedral, and the Royal Palace.
Czestochowa: View the monastery at Jasna Gora.
Krakow: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral andRoyal Castle on Wavel Hill.
Budapest: Sightseeing includes Gellert Hill, theFishermen''s Bastion and the Church of St. Matthias.
Vienna: Sightseeing including Vienna''sRingstrasse, City Hall, Hofburg, the Opera and Parliament.
Györ: Visit the medieval city.
Prague: Sightseeing including Prague Castle, St.Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
Pilsen: See the Brewery and the Skoda Factory.
Rothenburg: Visit the fortified medieval town.
Brno: See the medieval town.

Dinning Highlights

14 buffet breakfasts
7 three-course dinners

21 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

Travel Highlights

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, local taxes, baggage handling and hoteltips are included.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
Services throughout the tour of a professional multi-lingual TourDirector.
Specialised local guide in Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest,Vienna and Prague.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
Frankfurt Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 16,conditions apply.

Additional Visa Requirements Visas are required for most Eastern European countries. Please consult your Travel Agent to establish the specific requirements for your tour. Note: No visa can be issued at borders in Europe.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt
Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in this afternoon, we enjoy anorientation tour of Germany''s dynamic financial center and medievalRömerplatz. (Dinner)Hotel: Mercure Neu Isenburg

Day 3 - Frankfurt - Berlin (2 nights)
Today''s journey takes us north into eastern Germany via Kassel, theGrimm brothers'' home town, to Berlin for our two-night stay. Onarrival experience the excitement of this city. (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Park Plaza Prenzlauerberg

Day 4 - Berlin sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning sightseeing features highlights of a united Berlinincluding the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, the Brandenburg Gate,Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House. Laterthere''s time at leisure, to perhaps join an optional excursionexploring Berlin''s secret past? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 5 - Berlin - Warsaw (2 nights)
First we head to the German border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder.We continue on to Poland, making a stop at the commercial center ofPoznan, with its City Hall and gothic churches. Later, we cross thecentral plains of Poland to its capital, Warsaw. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner) Hotel: Jan III Sobieski

Day 6 - Warsaw sightseeing
Our morning sightseeing tour reveals Warsaw''s historic center wheremuch of the old town was rebuilt after the war. Also included isthe site of the Warsaw Ghetto. At leisure don''t miss theopportunity to take an excursion to Wilanow Palace, the residenceof Polish King Sobieski, saviour of Vienna. This evening beforedinner at our hotel, why not enjoy a private Chopin piano recital?(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7 - Warsaw - Krakow (2 nights)
After breakfast, our journey takes us south to Czestochowa, site ofthe 14th century Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora. This place ofpilgrimage is the home of a world famous portrait of Our Lady, theBlack Madonna, thought to be painted by St. Luke. From here it''s onto Krakow for two nights. Later, on our arrival, why not take atrip to see the famous sculptures in the nearby salt mines? (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Chopin Hotel Krakow

Day 8 - Krakow sightseeing
Our morning sightseeing tour reveals the city''s medieval walls andbuildings, highlighting the castle and cathedral on Wavel Hill,echoes of Poland''s royal heritage. With time at leisure, perhapstake a stroll through the medieval old town. Later maybe visitAuschwitz, a chilling reminder of the wartime Holocaust. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)

Day 9 - Krakow - Budapest (2 nights).
Beautiful scenery awaits us as we drive through the foothills ofthe Tatra Mountains. Here we cross into the Slovak Republic and onto Hungary en route to Budapest on the romantic RiverDanube. (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Arena

Day 10 - Budapest sightseeing
After breakfast, the main sights of the twin cities included on ourmorning sightseeing tour are the Fishermen''s Bastion, Heroes''Square and the Church of St. Matthias, plus a panoramic view of thecity from Gellert Hill. Then with time on your own, maybe take atrip to Szentendre or visit the Parliament buildings. After dark,why not discover Eastern Europe''s liveliest nightlife? (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner)

Day 11 - Budapest - Vienna (2 nights)
Today''s journey through the region of Transdanubia, dotted withorchards and vineyards, brings us to the town of Györ. Foundedby the Romans, Györ has retained much of its medieval andbaroque charm. From here, we cross the Austrian border en route toimperial Vienna. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Senator

Day 12 - Vienna sightseeing
From the Parliament to the Opera, the Hofburg to the City Hall, ourguided sightseeing tour reveals the splendor of the Austriancapital. This evening, why not join an optional excursion and headfor the city''s outskirts to one of Austria''s many wine villages fordinner at a lively ''Heurige'', a local wine inn? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 13 - Vienna - Prague (2 nights)
This morning we cross the border into the Czech Republic via themedieval town of Brno. From here we continue our journey throughthe historic Bohemian countryside to the golden city ofPrague. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Jurys Inn

Day 14 - Prague sightseeing
Spanning the River Vltava, Prague ranks as one of the mostbeautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our guided sightseeing tourfeatures Prague Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the old townsquare. At leisure, why not enjoy a lunch cruise on the VltavaRiver? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 15 - Prague - Frankfurt
Today we leave the Czech Republic, making a stop at thebeer-brewing town of Pilsen. Next we cross the border into Germanyto charming Rothenburg. Here an orientation of the city exploresits medieval streets and fortified walls. There''s time to shop forChristmas ornaments before we drive north back to Frankfurt.(Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Mercure Neu Isenburg

Day 16 - Frankfurt - USA
This morning, time to bid farewell to your Tour Director andnew-found friends as our memorable tour together comes to an end.There are transfers available to Frankfurt Airport, conditionsapply. (Buffet breakfast)

Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travelagent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

Don't miss our current specials: Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations! Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations! Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/13/2010 - 8/28/2010	$2,199
8/20/2010 - 9/4/2010	$2,199
8/27/2010 - 9/11/2010	$2,199
9/10/2010 - 9/25/2010	$2,199
9/17/2010 - 10/2/2010	$2,199
9/24/2010 - 10/9/2010	$2,199
10/1/2010 - 10/16/2010	$2,199

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Frankfurt
Berlin
Warsaw
Krakow
Budapest
Vienna
Prague
Rothenburg

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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