Eastern Europe
The cities of Eastern Europe were once the capitals of the fabled Ottoman and Habsburg empires. Their modern resurgence brings past lavishness to life and yes, there really is a Transylvania of vampire fame!
Between the baroque beauty of Prague and the elaborate facades of Budapest and Krakow which were built to rival the architectural masterpieces of Vienna, you’ll find elegant little known cities like Cesky Krumlov and Bratislava.
Prague was once considered the heart of civilized Europe and is reclaiming its place as an elegant city of music, arts and opera as well as re-opening its famous black light theatres.
In Budapest, you can sample a traditional hot soak and massage amid the tiled pools and colonnades of the Szechenyi Baths and a Hungarian goulash with enough heat to straighten your hair!Wonderful new hiking trails will introduce you to the Tatras Mountains and the scenic wonderland of Bulgaria’s Transylvanian Alps, where you can also take the scare-ometer test in Dracula’s Castle! Extraordinary accommodation ranges from camping to castles and everything in between.
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Road to Budapest
Spend some free time or walk along the Ringstrasse in Vienna before traveling to the fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov and explore the surrounding countryside on a bicycle. Then it's onto Prague, The City of a Hundred Spires which is a highlight of the tour, take time to walk through the old town and the courtyards of Prague Castle and end the day experiencing the buzzing night life. Travel through Teplice for a taste of rural Czech life and then onto Krakow, but not before a sombre stop to visit Auschwitz and Birkenau museums.
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Ancient Macedonia
By combining eastern Bulgaria with northern Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia we can delve into the ancient Macedonia - once a might all conquering civilisation. Highlights on the tour include: UNESCO protected Lake Ohrid - one of the oldest lakes in the world, a boat trip along the Mediterranean coast of of fabled Mt Athos, medieval monasteries and ancient sites, including Pella - the birth place of Alexander the Great and Vergina.
Moldova, Crimea and Kiev
On this innovative itinerary we combine travels in Ukraine with a visit to the often forgotten country of Moldova. Starting with an exploration of Ukraine's most elegant city, Lviv, we travel by bus and train, to its energetic capital Kiev. En route we take in both the city and rural sights; waterfalls, caves, palaces and monasteries. We also take a boat trip on the Black Sea and enjoy some easy walks.