Opened more than 90 years ago, the French-style Polonia Palace Hotel preserves the unique characteristics of early 20th-century architecture while incorporating many contemporary features. The conveniently located hotel stands near the Palace of Culture and Science and numerous shopping areas. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, and sauna. Each of the 206 air-conditioned rooms comes fully equipped with a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
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Discovering Eastern Europe
Tour membership limited to 12-24 guests
17 days from $4,357 total price from Boston,
New York
($3,695 air & land inclusive plus $662 airline taxes
and departure fees)
Whether you’re seeking to recapture your ancestral heritage or simply to discover a beautiful and poignant part of the world, this small group tour offers ample opportunity for enrichment, enlightenment, and enjoyment. Both leisurely and comprehensive, it provides a generous overview of five distinctly different – and fascinating – nations.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Warsaw, Poland
Day 2: Arrive Warsaw After arriving in the Polish capital late this morning, we have free time before we gather for tonight’s welcome dinner at our hotel. D
Day 3: Warsaw Virtually destroyed during World War II, Warsaw was rebuilt in the decades that followed. With the fall of Communism, the city has become more dynamic and progressive while retaining much of its distinct character. We tour this phoenix city today, visiting the faithfully rebuilt Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and the Royal Castle, whose origins date to the late 13th century. We also tour the area of the former Jewish Ghetto and the Jewish Cemetery. This afternoon is free for independent exploration; before dinner on our own tonight we enjoy a private classical piano recital. B
Day 4: Warsaw/Auschwitz/Krakow Today we journey south to the industrial city of Oswiecim – Auschwitz in German – and the concentration camp that is now a museum chronicling the horrors of the Nazis’ Final Solution. We tour Auschwitz and also visit the vast camp at Birkenau before traveling on to Krakow, arriving late this afternoon. B,L,D
Day 5: Krakow A major center of Polish culture and education, Krakow survived World War II intact, leaving it with more historic buildings and monuments than anywhere else in the country. Its authentic Old Town is a UNESCO cultural site, and the Main Market Square the largest medieval square in Europe. This morning’s tour includes the historic area; St. Mary’s Church; the Royal Chambers of Wawel Castle, seat of royalty for more than 500 years; and Wawel Cathedral, the national church. The remainder of the day is free to explore this charming city independently. B
Day 6: Krakow This morning we tour the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This afternoon is at leisure. B
Day 7: Krakow/Slovakia/Budapest Heading south today we travel through the snow-capped Tatra Mountains into the country of Slovakia, where we stop for lunch. Continuing our journey, we reach our hotel in Buda’s elegant Castle District early this evening. B,L
Day 8: Budapest Today’s half-day tour of the Hungarian capital begins adjacent to our hotel with a visit to Matthias Church, the symbol of Buda’s Castle District, and a stroll around Fisherman’s Bastion for outstanding views of the Pest side of the city across the river. Then we cross the Chain Bridge into Pest where we tour Dohany Synagogue, Europe’s largest. Following an afternoon at leisure, tonight we enjoy a typical Hungarian dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Day 9: Budapest We’re free to discover the “Paris of the East” on our own today. B
Day 10: Budapest/Danube Bend/Vienna Today we pass through the countryside of Western Transdanubia as we travel by coach to Vienna. En route we visit Szentendre, a small town packed with artisans’ shops and a museum showcasing the work of acclaimed ceramicist Margit Kovacs. We continue on to the village of Neszmely where we stop for lunch; we reach the Austrian capital late this afternoon. B,L
Day 11: Vienna A half-day tour of this jewel of the Habsburg Empire includes a visit to the ornate Vienna Opera House, one of Europe’s grandest; and an inside visit to majestic Schönbrunn Palace. The afternoon is at leisure. Following dinner at a local restaurant we attend a concert of classical music in this most musical of all cities. B,D
Day 12: Vienna Woods This morning we enjoy a tour of the Vienna Woods, which gained renown during the heyday of the Austrian Empire. We visit the medieval abbey of Heiligenkreuz and the health spa town of Baden before returning to Vienna where the remainder of the day is free. B
Day 13: Vienna/Bratislava Mid-morning we depart for Bratislava, capital of the independent nation of Slovakia. Upon arrival we embark on a coach and walking tour of the historic Castle area, including a visit to the 18th-century classical-style Archbishops Palace. After checking in at our hotel, we have time to refresh before dinner tonight in the home and vineyard of a gracious local family. B,D
Day 14: Bratislava/Brno/Prague We leave this morning for Prague, proud capital of Czech Republic. Along the way we stop for lunch in Brno and a brief tour of the country’s second largest city. We reach Prague late afternoon and join our tour director for an informal walk through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. B,L
Day 15: Prague We spend the morning exploring the Hradcany (castle) district, home of the distinctive castle towering above the Vltava River. Dating to the 9th century, the castle today is the seat of the president of the Czech Republic. Among the highlights of our tour: a visit to Gothic St. Vitus’ Cathedral and a stroll along Golden Lane, with its picturesque artisans’ cottages. The remainder of the day is free to continue exploring this enchanting city as we wish. Restaurants abound for lunch and dinner on our own today. B
Day 16: Prague This morning’s visit to Josefov, Prague’s historic Jewish ghetto, includes the Old Jewish Cemetery with its centuries-old headstones and generations buried atop one another, as well as several of the once-thriving synagogues now part of the Jewish Museum of Prague. Then the remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to stroll through Old Town Square or visit Wenceslas Square, site of the demonstrations that led to the Velvet Revolution. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner in a palace in the Prague Castle complex. B,D
Day 17: Depart for U.S. We transfer to the airport early today for our connecting flights to the U.S. B
Included
- Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
- 15 nights' accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and unrated hotels
- 25 meals: 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
- Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
- Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
- Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
- Luggage handling for one bag per person
- Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers
- $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after three tours)
Dates & Prices
2012 Tour Dates & Prices
including international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees
Oct 11 Oct 13 |
Oct 4 Oct 6 |
Sep 1, 4 Sep 6 Sep 11 Sep 13 Sep 18 Sep 20 Sep 25 Sep 27 |
Aug 7 Aug 21 |
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| Boston, New York | $4,357 | $4,557 | $4,657 | $4,957 |
| Phil, Wash, DC | $4,557 | $4,757 | $4,857 | $5,157 |
| Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cinc, Cleve, Detroit, Miami, Orl, Tampa |
$4,657 | $4,857 | $4,957 | $5,257 |
| Dallas, Den, Hou, Los Ang, Minn, Phoenix, Port (OR), San Fran, Seattle |
$4,757 | $4,957 | $5,057 | $5,357 |
Please call if your city is not listed or for land only prices. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $662, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $1,195. Your $375 deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All 2012 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees) are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: $3,495 per person
Accommodations
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Polonia Palace, Warsaw / Days 2-3 / Superior First Class
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Hotel Pod Roza, Krakow / Days 4-6 / Not rated
Located in the center of Old Town on beloved Florianska Street, this is Krakow's oldest hotel. Indeed, the neo-classical building’s origins date to the 14th century as a private home; it became a hotel in the 17th century. The hotel offers a restaurant, café, bar, Internet access, fitness center with spa, laundry service, currency exchange, and safe deposit boxes. Your air-conditioned room features contemporary amenities, including private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
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Hilton Budapest, Budapest / Days 7-9 / Deluxe
A Gothic building incorporating part of a 16th-century Jesuit college and a 13th-century monastery, the Budapest Hilton is located in the Castle District of Buda, near Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Hotel amenities include two restaurants and a lounge, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, fitness center, casino, and elevator service. Your climate-controlled room has a private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone. Please note that while you may be expected to pay for Internet access at certain hotels throughout the course of your tour, Internet access at Hilton hotels is higher than most.
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Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna / Days 10-12 / Deluxe
The Vienna Plaza is located on the famous Ringstrasse, opposite the Vienna Stock Exchange and within walking distance of the city center. Among its facilities: a restaurant, bar, Internet access, fitness center, sauna, massage treatments, whirlpool, solarium, and elevator and laundry service. Your air-conditioned room has a private bathroom with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone. Please note that while you may be expected to pay for Internet access at certain hotels throughout the course of your tour, the cost for Internet usage at Hilton hotels is higher than most.
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Radisson Blu Carlton, Bratislava / Day 13 / Superior First Class
Nestled in the heart of the city, close to the National Opera house and main business area, the stately 170-room Radisson Blu Carlton offers a brasserie restaurant, bar, Internet access, fully-equipped fitness center, and laundry service. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, climate control, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
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Grand Bohemia, Prague / Days 14-16, Extension / Superior First Class
Ideally located in the center of Prague next to Powder Tower and within walking distance of Old Town Square and Old Town Hall, the 78-room Grand Hotel Bohemia is just minutes from Wenceslas Square. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, laundry and dry cleaning services, and Internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone
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Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.
Unrated hotels may be too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.
Extension
Post-Tour Extension
Prague - On Your Own
3 days/2 nights for $295 total price
Single Supplement: $195
Extend your stay in the alluring Czech capital.
Your Tour Price Includes
- 2 nights' accommodations at Grand Hotel Bohemia (Superior First Class)
- 2 meals: 2 breakfasts
- Transfer to airport
Please see the Accommodations tab for hotel information.
Small Group Tour Highlights
- Warsaw sightseeing
- Guided visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps
- Wieliczka Salt Mines, Krakow
- Comprehensive Budapest touring
- Scenic Danube Bend
- Vienna sightseeing and classical music performance
- Old-world Bratislava
- Tour of elegant Prague, including Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge
What people are saying about us
“This is our seventh trip with Odysseys. We love the quality of your tour directors, the hotels, the meals that include local restaurants, and the camaraderie of the small group.”
Christine Garcia
Boca Raton, FL
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