Insight > Easy Pace Eastern Europe

Easy Pace Eastern Europe
11 Days starting from $2,199

Countries Visited:
Czech Republic, Germany

 

Length: 11 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Dalmatia, The Balkans and The Black Sea
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E705
   
 
About This Tour


This is really three relaxing city stays linked together with interesting travelling days and important stops en route like the visit to Colditz Castle. There is the opportunity for extensive sightseeing and exploration in each city.
 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 11

Quality Dining

  • Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Prague (DA)
  • 9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners,or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

11 Days ~ Germany & Czech Republic

Tour Pace
This is really three relaxing city stays linked together with interesting travelling days and important stops en route like the visit to Colditz Castle. There is the opportunity for extensive sightseeing and exploration in each city plus ample leisure time to just sit back and people-watch.

DAY 1 – THU – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Berlin.

DAY 2 – FRI – BERLIN AT LEISURE
Welcome to Berlin! On arrival at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel. Perhaps spend the afternoon walking along the ‘Ku-damm’, before joining your fellow passengers and Tour Director for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Berlin.

DAY 3 – SAT – BERLIN SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing with a local guide takes in both parts of this reunited city, seeing monuments from every period of its history. Start on Museum Island before driving along the Unter den Linden, seeing the beautifully restored State Opera House. Pass the Brandenburg Gate, which has become one of the symbols of the city, and, in the western part of the city, see the Reichstag building, a symbol of Hitler’s rise to power. Drive through the Tiergarten, the oldest park in the city, passing the towering Victory Column before returning to your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure: why not visit the vast collections of the Pergamon Museum. (BB)

DAY 4 – SUN – BERLIN – COLDITZ – DRESDEN
Cross the mighty river Elbe to visit Wittenberg where, in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Schlosskirche and set the Reformation in motion; Luther lies buried in the same church. Continue to the vibrant city of Leipzig, known for its music and commercial fairs, to visit the tomb of J.S. Bach in the world-famous Thomas Church. Drive through rural villages to visit the forbidding fortress of Colditz, used as a supposedly escape-proof prisoner of war camp in World War Two. Afterwards, make your own ‘escape’ to the baroque city of Dresden.
Hotel: Westin Bellevue. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – MON – DRESDEN SIGHTSEEING
A tour introduces the splendors of ‘Florence on the Elbe’, now rising again from the destruction of horrific air raids in 1945. The most recent example is the Frauenkirche, which you can view before admiring the ‘Procession of Dukes’, colossal mosaic on the castle wall. Next door, see the cathedral and the tiered facade of the Semper Opera House. Visit the Royal Palace to admire the Green Vault collections, the artistic treasures assembled by the Saxon princes over the centuries. Later, there is time to shop or continue sightseeing. (BB)

DAY 6 – TUE – DRESDEN – MEISSEN EXCURSION
Journey to Meissen, home of fine German porcelain since 1710, and visit the factory’s museum to see some of the finest examples of their work. Return to your hotel in the afternoon to relax and enjoy the magnificent views of Dresden and the river – all from the summer terraces. (BB)

DAY 7 – WED – DRESDEN – PRAGUE
Travel along the valley of the River Elbe to the sandstone pinnacles and cliffs of ‘Saxon Switzerland’, one of Germany’s most spectacular natural wonders. Across the Czech border, pay your respects at the Terezìn Memorial, a former fortress town which was converted into a concentration camp by the Nazis during World War Two. Stop in the lovely town of Melnik before reaching Prague, the ancient capital of Bohemia and the Czech Republic’s leading city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a Dine-Around evening of ambience and cuisine offered from a selection of restaurants.
Hotel: Andel’s. (BB,DA)

DAY 8 – THU – PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
A walking tour introduces the highlights of ‘Golden Prague’, which spread either side of the Vltava River. From the heights of Prague Castle, a ‘city within a city’ dominated by the soaring spires of St Vitus’ Cathedral, look down on the Old Town. Descend to explore the Old Town Square – don’t miss the Four Apostles appearing above the Astronomical Clock on the hour. The afternoon is at leisure. (BB)

DAY 9 – FRI – PRAGUE AT LEISURE
The day is set aside for you to explore this beautiful city at your own pace. Stroll with your loved one across the romantic Charles Bridge or visit the Jewish Quarter where the world’s oldest synagogue still operates. Consider joining a tour to one of the nearby country castles or to the ancient mining town of Kutná Hora. Alternatively, dedicate the day to two of the most famous Czech products: fine crystal and beer. (BB)

DAY 10 – SAT – PRAGUE – BERLIN
Travel north across the Erzgebirge Mountains and back into Germany. Following part of the original ‘Hitler highway’, return to Berlin in time for dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Berlin. (BB,D)

DAY 11 – SUN – RETURN TO USA
The tour ends after breakfast with transfers arriving at Berlin’s Tegel Airport at 08.00 and 10.00 hrs. (BB)


To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

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.
         
Touring Date
Land Only
Land + Air
Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
4/23/2009 - 5/3/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
4/30/2009 - 5/10/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
5/7/2009 - 5/17/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
5/14/2009 - 5/24/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
5/21/2009 - 5/31/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
6/4/2009 - 6/14/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
6/11/2009 - 6/21/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
6/18/2009 - 6/28/2009
$2,735
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
6/25/2009 - 7/5/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
7/9/2009 - 7/19/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
7/16/2009 - 7/26/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
7/23/2009 - 8/2/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
7/30/2009 - 8/9/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
8/6/2009 - 8/16/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
8/13/2009 - 8/23/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
8/20/2009 - 8/30/2009
$2,699
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
8/27/2009 - 9/6/2009
$2,775
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
9/3/2009 - 9/13/2009
$2,775
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
9/10/2009 - 9/20/2009
$2,775
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
9/17/2009 - 9/27/2009
$2,775
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
9/24/2009 - 10/4/2009
$2,775
Call Us
Call Us
Call Us
         

Hotels
There are three superbly located hotels: the Berlin Hotel is centrally located close by the Bauhaus Museum; Dresden’s Westin Bellevue is set among picturesque gardens on the banks of the river Elbe; and the Andel’s Hotel in Prague is conveniently located near the historical centre of the city.

Fellow Passengers
This tour appeals to those who enjoy the flexibility and freedom to explore in-depth, but with the added benefits and convenience of an organised coach tour. With visits to Berlin, Dresden, Terezìn and the POW prison of Colditz, this tour is a must for those interested in the Second World War.

Highlights
Each city is full of highlights: the incredible changes experienced by Berlin, epitomised by the newly refurbished Reichstag; the extraordinary rebirth of Dresden and the visit to see the Green Vault Collections; and the wonderful atmosphere and beauty of magical Prague.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • See the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
  • Visit Wittenberg and the church doors where Luther pinned his famous 95 Articles
  • Visit the Thomas Church in Leipzig where J.S. Bach is buried
  • See the colossal mosaic ‘Procession of Dukes’ on the Castle wall in Dresden
  • See the Frauenkirche, Semper Opera House and Catholic Cathedral in Dresden
  • Visit the Meissen factory’s museum to see the fine porcelain.
  • Visit ‘Saxon Switzerland’- one of Germany’s most spectacular natural wonders
  • Visit the memorial at the former concentration camp of Terezìn
  • Visit the charming Czech town of MelnikVisit St Vitus Cathedral inside Prague Castle overlooking the Old Town
  • See Prague’s famous astronomical clock in the Old Town Square

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours with expert local guides in Berlin, Dresden & PragueOrientation tours in Wittenberg & Leipzig

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 11

Quality Dining

  • Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant in Prague (DA)
  • 9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 2 three-course table d’hôte Dinners,or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel 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!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
Send This Tour to a Friend:
   
Your Name: Required.
Your E-Mail Address: Required.Invalid format.
   
Your Friend's Name: Required.
Your Friend's E-Mail Address: Required.Invalid format.
   
Comments:  
Required.