House of travel Northern, Central & Eastern Europe Brochure 2017 | Page 48

Eastern European Tours

Transylvania Experience 4 days / 3 nights

Thanks to Bram Stoker , Transylvania evokes images of vampires , brooding castles and mist covered mountains . In reality it is a beautiful unexplored destination for lovers of medieval art and history .

Magic of Poland 7 days / 6 nights

Visit Krakow , Zakopane and Warsaw on this escorted tour to Poland ’ s most popular tourist sites and enjoy city tours and many unique sights at each destination .

Tallinn , Helsinki & St Petersburg 8 day / 7 nights

Love exploring these three iconic cities on an escorted coach and ferry tour offering extensive sightseeing options connecting the Baltics , Finland and Russia .

Day 1 : Bucharest – Sibiu Depart Bucharest with your guide . Visit Cozia Monastery and the Baroque palace at Avrig . Enjoy a walking tour of Sibiu before a traditional Romanian dinner .

Day 2 : Sibiu – Sighisoara Visit the fortified Saxon church in Biertan followed by a lunch of local dishes with a farming family in the village of Malancrav . Travel to Sighisoara to your hotel in the centre of the medieval wall citadel . Free time to explore the town where Vlad the Impaler was born .

Day 3 : Sighisoara – Brasov Visit the Clock Tower , Weapons ’ Museum and Torture Chambers at Sighisoara before continuing to Viscri and onto Brasov . Afternoon walking tour of the 14 th century city including the Black Church , Romania ’ s first church . Dinner at a popular local restaurant .

Day 4 : Brasov – Bucharest This morning drive to Bran Castle ( Dracula ’ s Castle ), then continue to the mountain resort of Sinaia to visit the monastery and Peles Castle ( Royal Family summer residence ). Late afternoon arrival into Bucharest .

Day 1 : Warsaw Transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers at dinner .

Day 2 : Warsaw Full day sightseeing including the Old Town , Royal Palace , the Warsaw Ghetto , E . Wendel chocolate factory and lunch at local restaurant . Evening Chopin piano recital .

Day 3 : Warsaw – Zakopane Visit Czestochowa to see the famous Black Madonna then onto picturesque Zakopane .

Day 4 : Zakopane – Krakow Sightseeing of Zakopane before visiting the Tatras for spectacular mountain views and a boat trip through Dunajec River Gorge . Dinner tonight at a traditional restaurant in Krakow .

Day 5 : Krakow Morning sightseeing followed by lunch and afternoon visit to Auschwitz Concentration Camp .

Day 6 : Krakow Morning free . Afternoon visit to the unique Wieliczka Salt Mines . Tonight dinner with folklore show .

Day 7 : Krakow Transfer to airport .

Day 1-2 : Tallinn Arrive Tallinn and transfer to your hotel for a tour briefing and welcome drink . The following day enjoy a morning walking tour around the medieval walls and Old Town . Afternoon free .

Day 3 : Tallinn – Helsinki Take a short hydrofoil trip to Helsinki . Afternoon at leisure to explore .

Day 4 : Helsinki Morning sightseeing including the harbours , Mannerheim Street and Finlandia Hall . Afternoon at leisure .

Day 5 : Helsinki – St Petersburg Travel east crossing into Russia . Short sightseeing tour of Vyborg Castle continuing to St Petersburg .

Day 6 : St Petersburg Morning sightseeing tour of St Petersburg ’ s highlights including Peter and Paul Fortress . Afternoon optional excursion to Pushkin .

Day 7-8 : St Petersburg Visit the Grand Palace and magnificent landscaped gardens of Peterhof . Afternoon visit to the Hermitage Museum . After breakfast on your last day transfer to the train station or airport .

Departures : Daily ( Jan-Dec )

Inclusions : 3 nights in 3 star accommodation , breakfast daily , 2 dinners in local restaurants , lunch at a Transvanian farmhouse with organic orchard , English speaking driver / guide and sightseeing & entrance fees

Price Guide From : $ 2099

Departures : Set departures ( May-Oct )

Inclusions : 6 nights accommodation , breakfast daily , 3 lunches , 3 dinners , arrival and departure transfers , air conditioned coach , English only tour escort , sightseeing as per itinerary

Price Guide From : $ 1649

Departures : Fri ( May-Sep )

Inclusions : 7 nights accommodation , breakfast daily , arrival and departure transfers , air conditioned coach , economy hydrofoil , sightseeing & entrance fees with bilingual guides

Price Guide From : $ 1399

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The price guide shown is per adult per tour twin share based on low season travel . Price shown does not include Earlybird or other discounted offers . Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date