Eastern Discovery and 6 Nts Aegean Cruise Pkg A
A 22-Day Insight Tours tour starting from $5,040
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| Starting Price: | $5,040 |  |
| Tour Length: | 22 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Albania, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey | |
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Cities Visited: This tour has a well balanced itinerary with two nights in Vienna at the beginning, a relaxing two-night stay in Dubrovnik in the middle and two in Sofia and Istanbul at the end. Plus a fantastic 6 nights Aegean Cruise |
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Included Premium Highlights
- A guided visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
- Tour the pristine Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Center
- Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque, then admire the treasure of the Sultans at Topkapi Palace
Included Personal Insights
- An entree to the history and significance of Viennese cafe culture
- Beat the shop keepers at their own game! A complete guide, from a local, on how to haggle in the Grand Bazaar; the technique, the pitfalls and how much to pay!
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- Tour the ring road of Vienna past the Imperial Palace, Parliament and Opera House
- Visit the Slovenian town of Maribor - reflecting its medieval, baroque and Soviet past!
- See Zagreb's Ban Josip Jelacic Square and Cathedral and tour the Upper Town
- See the Cipiko Palace and Romanesque Cathedral in Trogir
- Explore Split's historical buildings built within the walls of Diocletian's Palace
- See the Amphitheater, Roman Baths and Necropolis in Salona
- See Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and the awesome city walls of Dubrovnik
- Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries in Dubrovnik Old Town
- Visit the old town of Kotor situated on its fjord
- Visit the cobbled streets, small shops and cafes of the pretty lakeside resort of Ohrid
- See the churches, mosques and old Turkish buildings in Skopje
- See the golden dome cathedral, centuries old churches, and Soviet-era buildings of Sofia
- See the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
- Scenic drives - Plitvice region and Dalmatian coast
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival transfer at scheduled times on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 16
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner with traditional entertainment in Istanbul (HD)
- 14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Greece & Turkey Cruise Includes
- 5 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring outdoor pool, fitness center, beauty salon, cabaret, bars, restaurants and spacious public areas
- Air conditioned cabins with private facilities
- All meals on board
- Exciting onboard entertainment
- Services of a Cruise Director while cruising
- 1 night Athens accommodation with buffet breakfast post cruise
- All transfers
- All port taxes and crew gratuities
Day 1 - DEPART USA.
Board your overnight flight.
Day 2 - VIENNA AT LEISURE
On arrival at Vienna Airport, your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:00, 12:00 & 15:00. Why not take a stroll through the Stadtpark to see the golden statue of Strauss? Meet your Tour Director and fellow guests for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hilton Vienna
Day 3 - VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
A sightseeing highlight this morning is a guided visit to the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace and gardens. Sightseeing continues past St Charles' Church and tours the 'ring', seeing the Opera House, the Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament Building. Your tour concludes with an informative look at Viennese cafe culture. Consider spending time in Prater Park and riding its famous ferris wheel. (BB)
Day 4 - VIENNA - ZAGREB
Head through Styria's forested mountains, past Graz, and over the Slovenian border to reach the 700-year-old university town of Maribor. Follow the Drava River to Croatia and its capital, Zagreb. On your guided tour see Roosevelt Square, the attractive facades of Ban Josip Jelacic Square, the Cathedral, and, in the medieval Upper Town, the Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St Marks Church and Pope's Tower.
Hotel: Sheraton Zagreb (BB)
Day 5 - ZAGREB - PLITVICE REGION
Time is at leisure this morning. Maybe take an optional excursion to the home of the late Marshall Tito in Kumrovec, before departing for one of Europe's natural wonders, Plitvice National Park.
Hotel: Hotel Jezero (BB,D)
Day 6 - PLITVICE REGION - ZADAR
Tour the Plitvice Lakes, a scenic wonderland of 16 lakes flanked by thundering waterfalls and primeval forest. Visit Korana Canyon's 230 foot high falls and Tomicevo Pogledalo for views over the park. A delightful drive brings you to the Dalmatian coast's sparkling deep blue seas and rocky islands.
Hotel: Hotel Kolovare (BB,D)
Day 7 - ZADAR - TROGIR - SALONA - SPLIT
Head down the coast to visit Trogir. Founded by the Greeks in 400BC but now renowned for its fine cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace. Continue to the ancient port of Salona to admire the Roman Baths, Necropolis and Amphitheatre. Stay tonight in Split. 1700 years ago the Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here and your local guide will lead you through the labyrinth of streets and historical buildings within that same palace.
Hotel: Atrium (BB)
Day 8 - SPLIT - DUBROVNIK
Travel through charming fishing villages to Dubrovnik. A guided sightseeing tour in the Old Town explores the stone-paved streets inside the 16th century bastions. See Onofrio's fountain and the Rector's Palace, the city walls, as well as the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Wind down with a cool drink at your hotel, beautifully situated overlooking the shimmering Adriatic Sea.
Hotel: Libertas Rixos (BB,D)
Day 9 - DUBROVNIK AT LEISURE
Today is at leisure. Soak up the sun by the pool, relax in one of Dubrovnik's cafes or the more energetic may opt for a walk around the Lapad peninsula. Why not join a sunset cruise tonight? (BB)
Day 10 - DUBROVNIK - KOTOR - TIRANA
Over the border in Montenegro, visit the Old Town of Kotor, perched beside the only European fjord outside of Norway. Continue to Albania and stop in the town of Shkodra before continuing to the Albanian capital, Tirana.
Hotel: Sheraton Tirana Hotel & Towers (BB,D)
Day 11 - TIRANA - OHRID
After a guided sightseeing tour of Tirana head for the Albanian border and cross into Macedonia. Stay in the pretty lakeside resort of Ohrid. The narrow streets of the Old Town, lined with restaurants and cafes, are perfect for a summer evening stroll.
Hotel: Flamenco Donco. (BB,D)
Day 12 - OHRID - SKOPJE - SOFIA
First stop is in the Macedonian capital city of Skopje to see the main square, the mosques and old Turkish buildings. Cross the north of the country to reach the Bulgarian border, and make your way to the capital, Sofia, for dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Hilton Sofia (BB,D)
Day 13 - SOFIA SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing takes in the St Sofia Church across the square from the golden domed St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the archeological complex, dominated by St George's Church. Explore on your own or perhaps take an optional excursion to the Rila Monastery? (BB)
Day 14 - SOFIA - ISTANBUL
Head east, joining the road to Turkey taken by the Romans, the Crusaders and others over the centuries. Once over the border, continue to exotic Istanbul, a glorious city uniquely located on two continents.
Hotel: Barcelo Topkapi Eresin (BB)
Day 15 - ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING
Tour the highlights of Istanbul, including St Sophia and a visit to the famous Blue Mosque. Visit Topkapi Palace, former seat of the Ottoman Emperors, to admire the treasures of the Sultans, before finishing the tour at the 4,000 shops, tea houses and cafes of the Grand Bazaar. But first enjoy an informative lesson from your guide on how to haggle! Celebrate your amazing journey with a Highlight Dinner, complete with traditional entertainment. (BB,HD)
Day 16 - ISTANBUL
Transfer to your ship and set sail on the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles. (BB,L,D)
Day 17 - MYKONOS
Explore Mykonos town with its whitewashed windmills and maze of walkways with welcoming shops and tavernas. (BB,L,D)
Day 18 - PATMOS & KUSADASI
In the morning visit the island of St. John, Patmos and later the Turkish port of Kusadasi. (BB,L,D)
Day 19 - RHODES
A full day on the island of the Knights. Enjoy its golden beaches or wander around the medieval city. (BB,L,D)
Day 20 - CRETE & SANTORINI
Spend some time in the beautiful port of Aghios Nikolaos. Maybe visit the palace of King Minos in Knossos before cruising on to the spectacular island of Santorini. (BB,L,D)
Day 21 - PIRAEUS (Athens)
Disembark and transfer to your Athens hotel. (BB)
Day 22 - RETURN TO USA.
Your tour and cruise end with a transfer to the airport. (BB)
Hotel: Ledra Marriott
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Included Premium Highlights
- A guided visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and gardens
- Tour the pristine Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Center
- Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque, then admire the treasure of the Sultans at Topkapi Palace
Included Personal Insights
- An entree to the history and significance of Viennese cafe culture
- Beat the shop keepers at their own game! A complete guide, from a local, on how to haggle in the Grand Bazaar; the technique, the pitfalls and how much to pay!
Included Additional Excursions & Sights
- Tour the ring road of Vienna past the Imperial Palace, Parliament and Opera House
- Visit the Slovenian town of Maribor - reflecting its medieval, baroque and Soviet past!
- See Zagreb's Ban Josip Jelacic Square and Cathedral and tour the Upper Town
- See the Cipiko Palace and Romanesque Cathedral in Trogir
- Explore Split's historical buildings built within the walls of Diocletian's Palace
- See the Amphitheater, Roman Baths and Necropolis in Salona
- See Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and the awesome city walls of Dubrovnik
- Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries in Dubrovnik Old Town
- Visit the old town of Kotor situated on its fjord
- Visit the cobbled streets, small shops and cafes of the pretty lakeside resort of Ohrid
- See the churches, mosques and old Turkish buildings in Skopje
- See the golden dome cathedral, centuries old churches, and Soviet-era buildings of Sofia
- See the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
- Scenic drives - Plitvice region and Dalmatian coast
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
- Airport Shuttle arrival transfer at scheduled times on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 16
Included Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner with traditional entertainment in Istanbul (HD)
- 14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d'hote Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Greece & Turkey Cruise Includes
- 5 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring outdoor pool, fitness center, beauty salon, cabaret, bars, restaurants and spacious public areas
- Air conditioned cabins with private facilities
- All meals on board
- Exciting onboard entertainment
- Services of a Cruise Director while cruising
- 1 night Athens accommodation with buffet breakfast post cruise
- All transfers
- All port taxes and crew gratuities
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