CENTRAL EUROPE
6 DAYS
13 DAYS
Lake Bled
Prague
The Lakes & Caves of Slovenia
Poles, Porcelain & Prague Join us for an incredible 13-day tour of central Europe as we visit the magnificent cities, famous historic sights and cultural gems of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. A highlight of this tour is a nighttime dinner cruise on the Vltava River.
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A beautiful tour based in Lake Bled, with visits to the capital, Ljubljana, and stunning visits to the Postonja Caves Park and Lake Bohinj to access the views from the summit of Mount Vogel – sights & scenery galore!
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PACKAGED ITINERARY
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Lake Bled Driver’s Day Off
Day 1 Overnight in Germany We travel across to mainland Europe to our overnight hotel in Germany. Day 2 Germany Today we travel through Germany to our first main stay in the historic city of Dresden. Day 3 Meissen Porcelain and Pillnitz Castle This morning, we visit the iconic Meissen Porcelain including entrance to the museum as well as the demonstration workshop. Afterwards, we visit the spectacular baroque castle and ornamental gardens of Schloss Pillnitz. We then enjoy a scenic paddle steamer boat ride. Day 4 Dresden Driver’s Day Off Today we have time to enjoy a lazy morning followed by a fascinating 1-hour guided walking tour of the city centre of Dresden. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 5 Wroclaw Today, we travel to Poland and the ancient city of Krakow with a stop en-route in one of the country’s historic cities – Wroclaw. Day 6 Krakow This morning, we will enjoy a half-day step-on guided tour of Krakow. Our guided tour will also include a visit to the Oskar Schindler’s Factory. Day 7 Auschwitz-Birkenau Today we will experience a full-day visit to Auschwitz , the concentration camp operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during WWII with a 3.5-hour English- speaking tour. NB: Auschwitz can be a difficult place to visit for some people due to the events which took place there during WWII. It is not suitable for children. Day 8 Wieliczka Salt Mines and time at leisure This morning, we have a guided tour of southern Poland’s historic gem, the Wieliczka Salt Mine , hailed as the longest of its kind in the world. Afterwards, we will have time at leisure in Krakow. NB: this tour is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. There are a high number of steps throughout the tour. Lift access is possible, but this cannot be guaranteed at time of booking. Day 9 Prague via Brno Today we travel to Prague a lunchtime stop en-route in the city of Brno. Day 10 Prague Driver’s Day Off This morning we enjoy a 3-hour guided walking tour of the city from our hotel. Day 11 Prague and Dinner Cruise We have a whole day at leisure. This evening, we enjoy a scenic 3-hour dinner cruise on the Vltava River. (Operator’s own coach required for dinner cruise evening transfer). Day 12 Overnight in Germany Today we travel to our overnight hotel in Germany. Day 13 Departure After breakfast we begin our journey home.
We spend the day at leisure in Bled, settling into our accommodation and enjoying ‘Me Time’ relaxing in the hotel or exploring the picture-postcard resort of Bled. Day 3 Ljubljana We begin our Slovenian adventure and head to Ljublijana where we are met by a local guide who will bring the city to life on this tour. Although it is the capital of Slovenia, it is easy to explore on foot. In the afternoon, we have time at leisure to explore Ljublijana with its stunning baroque and art nouveau architecture. Day 4 Lake Bohinj & the Vogel View Today we meet our local step-on guide who will join us for the day (which includes walking elements), as we make our way to Lake Bohinj . Our journey takes us through some beautiful Alpine scenery to the River Savica and a photo opportunity, before we head to take a cable car to the Vogel viewpoint. After our descent, we finish our day at a local farm and cheese factory with a cheese tasting. Day 5 Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle Today we visit the Postonja Cave Park for entrance to the Postojna Caves with a private English-speaking guide . Nearly 25km long, this is one of the country’s top tourist attractions. On our return to the hotel we stop for a photo stop of Predjama Castle , a quite unique fortress built into the vertical rock face. NB: the caves involve a lot of walking, so may not be suitable for all. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS • Half-day guided tour of Ljublijana • Full-day guided tour of Lake Bohinj including a cheese tasting & cable car • Entrance to Postonja Caves & castle with private English-speaking guide
Park Hotel Bled Bled, Slovenia plus
Located in a stunning position overlooking Lake Bled, this 4-star hotel is steps away from Bled’s shops, restaurants and bars. The hotel has modern decor with gorgeous views of woods and lake all around. All 218 spacious bedrooms are well-decorated and equipped with a TV, hairdryer, balconies and air-conditioning. The leisure facilities, terraces, bar and restaurant are spacious and offer spectacular views over the lake.
• Lift • Coach parking is off-site & chargeable
Hotels & Inclusions Please ask your Account Manager for details.
5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
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