ORGANIZED TOURS

Day 1: Beirut – Edinburgh
Departure from Beirut International Airport on board of Turkish Airlines at 04:20, arrival to Edinburgh  at 09:50, meet with our representative and proceed to Edinburgh. On arrival pass through Georgian New Town with its neat raster of streets and squares, monuments and splendid mansions. Together with Old Town this area is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Just opposite to the palace you will find a masterpiece of contemporary architecture, Enric Miralles’s building of Scottish Parliament. Drive to the hotel. Check inn at the hotel and overnight.

Day 2: Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile
Breakfast, Meet your guide at the lobby and start the day at Calton Hill enjoying views over the waking city, Firth of Forth estuary with its bridges and over to Kingdom of Fife. Next is panoramic drive through Edinburgh’s port of Leith, still a little grey, but steadily developing into popular residential and foodie area of the city.  An hour stroll through The Royal Botanical Gardens will take you to an amazing journey among trees, flower beds and stone gardens (Glass House is not included). On the way to Old Town short stop will be made next to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Just opposite to the palace you will find a masterpiece of contemporary architecture, Enric Miralles’s building of Scottish Parliament. Drive to beginning of the Royal Mile (end of coach service) and then walk up the street next to the High Kirk of Edinburgh (St. Giles Cathedral) to the Edinburgh Castle. Visit of the castle, home of Scottish Crown Jewels and The Stone of Destiny, an enigmatic stone upon which the kings of Scotland were enthroned for centuries. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 3: Loch Lomond National Park, Kelpies and Stirling Castle
Breakfast at the hotel, and start the day with a photo stop at famous Kelpies monument on outskirts of Falkirk. Kelpies are mythical shape-shifting water spirit inhabiting the lochs and pools of Scotland. Continue to Stirling and visit Stirling Castle, one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. Enjoy skilfully restored residence of Renaissance kings and queens of Scotland, place where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned. After drive among green fields of Scotland you will reach Loch Lomond, glacial lake in an impressive landscape of Trossachs National Park. Stop for a walk along the shore and a coffee (not included). Drive back to Edinburgh and hotel. Overnight.

Day 4: Edinburgh – London
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the train station, board your train to London through magnificent landscapes of Scottish Borders and further south through England to London.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative, and transfer to your hotel in London, check in and free day at leisure.

Day 5: Full day London
Breakfast at the hotel, and proceed to enjoy a full day tour in London. The tour begins with a panoramic drive around parliament Square, to see Westminster Abbey (entry not included), where many of our Kings, Queens, Statesmen, poets and writers are buried. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour, seeing Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, London’s Theatre District and Piccadilly Circus. Then to Buckingham Palace to see the colourful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard (Occasionally there may not be a Changing of the Guard. And as I said, if you wish to see Changing of the Guard and visit St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower of London, program will be very tight. We don’t recommend to do all three visits in the same day.) Visit to St. Paul’s cathedral – St Paul’s Cathedral – crowned by the magnificent dome that is so much a part of the London skyline. The Cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London in 1666. In recent years it has seen the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and, most recently, the thanksgiving services for both the Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. Continuation to the Tower of London – Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged by successive sovereigns, the Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous and spectacular fortresses. Over the past 1000 years it has been a Royal Palace, an armory and a place of imprisonment and execution. The Beefeaters who guard the Tower will regale you with stories of its past. We will visit the Crown Jewels, including the magnificent solid-gold crown used at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the enormous Cullinan diamonds and the extraordinary Koh-i-Noor. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: London
Breakfast at the hotel, free time at leisure with the possibility of visiting Mme Tussaud and the eye of London.

Day 7: Full day Stonehenge and Bath
Breakfast at the hotel, and depart for a full day tour to Stonehenge one of the most important survivals of prehistoric England. Stonehenge consists of a group of huge rough-cut stones, some more than 20 feet high, arranged in two concentric circles. How the stones were transported and what is the purpose of the monument are still a mystery. Continuation to Bath one of the loveliest spa resorts in Europe. Even Romans recognised it 2000 years ago and built Roman thermae. Stroll through the town and visit to the Baths.

Day 8: London – Beirut
Breakfast at the hotel, check out at 12:00 noon and free time at leisure until your transfer to Gatwick airport for final departure at 17:00, arrival to Beirut at 02:50 (early morning)

Flight details:
BEY IST      0420      0620
IST EDI       0720      0950
LGW IST    1700      2250
IST BEY      0055      0250

Araliya Green City :

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 50 – Per Room, Per Night (01/07-31/08)

 Jetwing Yala:

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 100 – Per Room, Per Night (16/07-31/08)

 Earls Regency:

Compulsory Perehara Supplement: USD 70 – Per Room, Per Night (16-27/08)

 The Paradise Resort:

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 130 – Per Room, Per Night (16/07-31/08)

Hotel Topaz:

Compulsory Perehara Supplement: USD 60 – Per Room, Per Night (16-27/08)

Mandara Rosen:

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 30 – Per Room, Per Night (01/07-31/08)

 The Surf:

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 30 – Per Room, Per Night (01-31/08)

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 15 – Per Room, Per Night (01-30/09)

 Zmax Hotel:

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 20 – Per Room, Per Night (01/07-31/08)

Compulsory Peak Period Supplement: USD 15 – Per Room, Per Night (01-30/09)

SUPERIOR PACKAGE HOTELS:

The Paradise Resort & Spa / Topaz / AraliyaGreen Hills / Mandara Rosen / The Surf/The Zmax

DELUXE PACKAGE HOTELS:

Heritance Kandalama / Earls Regency / Aralya Green City / Jetwing Yala / Turyaa Kalutara / Galadari Hotel

PROGRAM:

DAY 01               :     Arrival, meet greet and proceed to Pinnawala. Thereafter proceed to hotel. Overnight stay at Heritance Kandalama / The Paradise Resort & Spa

DAY 02               :     After breakfast climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress. On completion return to hotel. Overnight stay at Heritance Kandalama / The Paradise Resort & Spa

                                 OPTIONAL: POLONNARUWA EXCURSION

DAY 03               :     After breakfast proceed to Kandy via Matale.  Visit spice garden in Matale. On arrival check in to hotel. Afternoon a city tour of Kandy. Thereafter witness a Cultural show.Overnight stay at Earl’s Regency Hotel/Hotel Topaz

DAY 04               :     After breakfast visit the Peradeniya Botanical. Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Enroute visit the factory and tea plantation. Overnight stay at Araliya Green City Hotel / Araliya Green Hills Hotel.

DAY 05               :     After breakfast proceed to Yala. Do a safari of the Yala National Park by jeep. Overnight stay at Jetwing Yala / Mandara Rosen.

DAY 06               :     After breakfast proceed to the beach along the southern coastal best of Sri Lanka.You can also visit the Galle Fort. Continue and overnight stay at Turyaa Kalutara / The Surf

DAY 07               :     After breakfast proceed to Colombo. Check in at Galadari Hotel/The Zmax

Afternoon do a city tour of Colombo. Overnight stay at Galadari Hotel/The Zmax

DAY 08               :     After breakfast transfer to airport in time for departure

Day 1: Tuesday: BEIRUT/BAKU

03:00     Meeting at Beirut Airport. Boarding formalities.

05:00     Departure to Baku by direct flight Wings of Lebanon.

09:00    Arrival to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Passport and luggage controls. Meet and assist by our local representative then panoramic city tour of Baku visiting Shahdilar monument, Maiden tower and Shirvanshah palace.

PM: Check-in at Winter Baku Hotel. Free for the rest of the day. Evening Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Wednesday: BAKU

AM: Breakfast at hotel then half day guided city tour visiting

Absheron Peninsula (Ateshgah of Baku and Yanar Dag). PM Free time for individual programs.

Evening Overnight at Winter Baku Hotel.

Day 3: Thursday:BAKU/QOBUSTAN/BAKU

AM: Breakfast at hotel then half day visiting Qobustan rock art museum.

PM:Free time for individual programs. Evening Overnight at Winter Baku Hotel.

Day 4: Friday: BAKU/QABALA/SHEKI

AM: Breakfast at hotel then departure to visit Qabala with Tufandagh cable car.

PM: Departure to Sheki and visit the Albanian Church, round temples and Sheki Khan Palace.

Check in at Marxal Resort & Spa. Evening     Overnight at hotel. 

Day 5: Saturday: SHEKI/TBILISI

AM: Breakfast at the hotel then departure to Tbilisi via Lagodekhi Border.

PM: Check in at Cron Palace Hotel. Free time for individual programs.

Evening Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Sunday: TBILISI

AM/PM    Breakfast at hotel then full day guided tour of Tbilisi visiting the Metekhi Church, the Narikala

Fortress by cable car, the Chardin Street, the Old Baths and Mtskheta.

Evening Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Monday: TBILISI/KAZBEGI/TBILISI

AM/PM    Breakfast at hotel then full day guided city tour to Kazbegi

Visiting Gergeti Trinity Church by jeep 4×4. Evening Overnight at hotel.

Day 8: Tuesday:TBILISI/BEIRUT

AM: Breakfast then transfer to airport.

12:00: Departure to Beirut by direct flight Wings of Lebanon.

13:30    Arrival to Beirut Airport.

Zurich – Luzerne – Region Interlaken – Bern – Region Montreux – Swiss Riviera – Lausanne – Geneva Every Saturday 2019

Explore Switzerland’s top spots on a 8-day tour starting in Zurich and ending in Geneva. Travel in a small group (max. 16 people) and enjoy the comfort of being personally guided and chauffeured in a minibus all along your journey. You will be staying in 4* hotels at popular Swiss destinations. Enjoy all of this at an unbeatable price. Use the Swiss Coupon Pass vouchers for lunch or shopping.

Day 1: ZURICH

Departure from Beirut to Zurich, meet and assist upon arrival, Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a 2 hour city tour through Zurich with our guide: You are going to see the Bahnhofstrasse, the Fraumünster Church (the visit is possible, if the church is open), Niederdorf, Paradeplatz etc.

Free time in the evening.

Day 2: ZURICH

Breakfast, in the morning, excursion to Stein am Rhein and the Rhine Falls. In the afternoon, choose between exploring Zurich on your own or our optional excursion to Liechtenstein. Overnight stay in Zurich

Day 3: ZURICH – LUCERNE – REGION INTERAKEN – BERN

Breakfast, transfer to Lucerne. Sightseeing tour of the city (2 hours). Transfer to Interlaken for a wonderful visit to this magnificent area of the Alpine. Overnight in the region of Bernese Oberland

Day 4: BERN

Breakfast, today, enjoy a free day at leisure or join one of our optional excursions:

• Visit Top of Europe and enjoy lunch on Jungfraujoch
• Visit the Reichenbach Falls, followed by a scenic boat ride on Lake Brienz
• Visit Basel

Overnight in the region of Bernese Oberland

Day 5: BERN – GRUYERE – MONTREUX

Breakfast, leave your hotel for a scenic drive from Thun to Bern. Enjoy a 2 hour city tour. After lunch, be transfered to the picturesque village of Gruyère – home of the famous Swiss Gruyère cheese. Walk through the village and visit the Gruyère castle (entrance fee payable on spot). Additional excursion to the chocolate factory “Maison Callier” in Broc (see extra costs “Optional excursions”). Late afternoon transfer to Montreux. Overnight in the region of Montreux.

Day 6: MONTREUX

Breakfast, free day at leisure in this wonderful area. With the possibility to Join one of the below optional excursion to France (8 hours):

Annecy & Yvoire : Near Geneva there is a lake Annecy and the city of the same name which is called the Alpine Venice. This small medieval town (50 thousand inhabitants) on the bank of the picturesque lake in an environment of mountains – one of the most beautiful in France. The ancient foot small streets, cobblestone roads, numerous channels and bridges decorated with flowers, the hauses’s facades of ochre color which are reflected in water, floating swans, the ships and yachts on the lake, old park of Europe with avenues and fountains.

Day 7: MONTREUX – LAUSANNE – GENEVA

After breakfast, visit the Chillon Castle in Montreux (entrance tick­ets included), before driving along the majestic Swiss Riviera and passing by the Lavaux vineyards – a wellknown UNESCO world heritage site. In the afternoon, continue to Geneva where you will do a 2 hour city tour.

 Day 8: GENEVA

Breakfast, free time before your final departure from Geneva Airport to Beirut.

Hotels or similar: All our hotels are 4* perfectly selected for our guest’s satisfaction

Stated hotels in the program, up to their star to be determined by the association of Swiss hotels.
The itinerary will be the same for all groups but the destination might change depending on availability

Flight Details:

Price per person in double room:

The Swiss Coupon Pass includes Coupons for:

• Touristic attractions
• City Tours (by foot, coach, mini-train and Segway)
• Restaurants (Swiss, Italian, Asian and Indian Cusine)
• Swiss Tavolata (Swiss rural farmer women cooking)
• Dining in mountaintop restaurants
• Swiss Castles and UNESCO Sites
• Lunch & Dinner Cruises
• Chocolate, fragrances and souvenirs
• First-class upgrades on trains and boats
• Rentals (boats, cars, motorcycles, sports equipment)
• Fun & Adventure parks & Salt Mines
• Museums
• Airport Transfer

Booking and Cancellation charge Policy

• A NON REFUNDABLE Deposit of 500 USD should be paid made upon reservation
• Any cancellation 60 days or less prior to departure is subject to 45% of the total amount
• Any cancellation 30 days or less prior to departure is subject to 70% of the total amount
• Any cancellation 15 days or less prior to departure is subject to 100% charge

We highly recommend that we issue your Travel insurance that includes the TRAVEL CANCELLATION INSURANCE once you book the package in order to get rid of any charge due to any unforeseen situation (covered by the policy)

HANOI – SAPA – FANSIPAN PEAK @ 3143m – HALONG BAY – DA NANG – GOLDEN BRIDGE.

Detail Itinerary

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam !
Private pick up by our tour guide at Hanoi airport then transfer to your hotel to check in. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 2 HANOI – DELUXE SHUTTLE VAN TO SAPA (Breakfast & Lunch)
Morning pick-up from your hotel to go to Sapa on a deluxe van shared with other 5 tourists (7:30am – 12:30pm). This is a scenic bus journey through mountains and rice fields along the new highway Hanoi – Lao Cai. The last 38km ahead of Sapa is amazing !
Upon arrival, you meet our tour guide in Sapa, then check in your hotel. Refreshment and enjoy lunch.
14:00 Take a private tour to Cat Cat village, 5km from the downtown. A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning Tien Sa waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Meet and talk to local hill tribes on the walking way. Walk up yo Viet-Nhat view point. From here you can enjoy the grandiose stunning landscapes of Muong Hoa valley. Private car transfer to return to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 3 SAPA – Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN VILLAGE (Breakfast & Lunch)
At 09:30 private transfer to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong. Continue on 2km of trekking down to Lao Chai village of the H’mong. Lunch at a local family, and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people where we stay for the night. It gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes. Return to Sapa town. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 4 FANSIPAN PEAK BY CABLE CAR – DELUXE SHUTTLE VAN TO HANOI (Breakfast)
Morning transfer by the Muong Hoa scenic train (15 minutes/ 1 way) to the Fansipan national park gate. Our tour guide gives you the cable car tickets (return way). You conquer the Fansipan peak, “the rooftop of Vietnam” by cable car on heights. Wave your Serbian flag on the peak and enjoy the beautiful landscape of national park.
Return to your hotel by Muong Hoa scenic train again.
Free time for your own shopping before take the deluxe shuttle van express to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 5 HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON JUNK (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
8:00 – 8:30 am Pick up from your hotel inside Hanoi Old quarter by our tour guide. 3.5 hour bus transfer from Ha Noi to Ha Long city.
12.15: you arrive in Ha Long. Enjoy welcome drinks, cruise briefings and check-in your traditionally styled cabin on Deluxe junk. Vietnamese lunch is served while passing the symbol of Ha Long bay “Fighting Cocks” Rock.
Visiting the Sung Sot cave with many stalactites in numerous attractive forms and shapes.

DAY 6 HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO DA NANG (Breakfast & Lunch)
Wake up early to enjoy fresh atmosphere in untouched part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage – Halong bay. After breakfast, the junk sails you back to Ha Long harbour through the symbols of the bay as Fighting Cocks islet, Burning Incense islet or Rocky Dog islet. Lunch is served on board or at local restaurant in Halong city.
After lunch, get on shuttle bus and return to Ha Noi hotel.
Private transfer to Hanoi airport for your onwards flight to Da Nang. After 1-hour flight, our driver picks you up at Da Nang airport, then you check in your hotel. Overnight in Da Nang city.

DAY 7 DA NANG – GOLDEN BRIDGE IN BA NA HILLS (BY CABLE CAR) (Breakfast & Lunch)
09:30 The private van and tour guide will pick up visitors at meeting point and start to visit Ba Na Hills – King Mountain. The beautiful weather here is always cool.
10:30 You will admire the high by the most modem cable car system in Southeast Asia. You will visit Dream Stream Cable car Station. After finishing the first cable car, you will visit France wine cellar, Linh Ung pagoda. You will see the panorama of Da Nang City.
12:00 Have a buffet unch and rest @ Aparang restaurant
13:00 Visit and play game at the Fantasy Park.
14:00 Explore King Peak at an altitude 1.487m, you can see panorama view of the Hana Hills and Quang Nam – Da Nang on high. On the top of mountain have Linh Tu Pagoda that is a special temple construction.
Notes: Lunch, Cable car and entrance fee in the Fantasy Park are included.
Walk on the 150-meter long GOLDEN BRIDGE, a new hot trending attraction in Ba Na hills. The bridge is located at a height of 1,400M, between a sea of clouds. Standing here watching the scene that has taken photos, the more and more, make sure not to harm anyone.
Return to Da Nang hotel at about 17:00.
Overnight in Da Nang.

DAY 8 DA NANG – FLIGHT TO HANOI – TRANSIT FOR YOUR DEPARTURE FLIGHT (Breakfast)
Private airport transfer from your hotel to Da Nang airport for the onwards flight to Hanoi. Transit in Hanoi airport while you are waiting for your Emirates flight back to your home country

Delhi – Agra – Jaipur 

FOUR STAR HOTELS:

Park Inn By Radisson or Hotel Jivitech Delhi/Clarks Shiraz or Four Points By Sheraton Agra/ Clarks Amer or Paradise or Vesta International Hotel Jaipur

FIVE STAR STANDARD HOTELS:

Crown Plaza, Mahut Vehar Crown Plaza Hotels Delhi / Double Tree By Hilton, Taj Gateway or Ramada Hotel Agra / Radisson Blu or Fortune Select Metropolitan Hotels in Jaipur

FIVE STAR DELUXE HOTELS:

Le Meridien, Hyatt Regency, The Grand Hotel Delhi / Jaypee Palace, Radisson Blu, Courtyard by Marriott  Agra/ Jaipur Marriott , Le Meridien , The Lalit Agra

PROGRAM:

Day 01: DELHI:

Arrival in Delhi. Meet & Assist at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Check In. Free time for the rest of the day. Overnight at the hotel

Day 02: DELHI:

After Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of delhi visiting: Qutab Minar, Lakshami Narayan temple. Drive past India Gate the Rashtrapati Bhavan , Welcome  Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the Raj Ghat, – memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India and a photo stop at Red Fort. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi / Agra (203 Km / 04hrs)
After Breakfast  Departure  to Agra. Check in at the hotel upon arrival.  Afternoon free time. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 04: In Agra
Breakfast . Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal (closed on Friday)- built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. (Friday closed). Also visit Agra fort containing the halls private and public audiences. Afternoon visit Mehtab Bagh. Overnight in Agra.

Day 05: Agra / Jaipur  (221 kms / 5hrs )
Breakfast .Deparure  to JAIPUR– enroute  visiting  Fatehpur Sikri-the now deserted city was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honor of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti Continue your drive to Jaipur and on arrival check-in at the hotel.Evening: Rajhastani dance show with dinner at a local resataurant. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 06: In Jaipur
After breakfast excursion to Amber Fort with an elephant / jeep ride. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort. Afternoon city tour visiting the Maharaja’s City Palace, Observatory, the largest stone observatory in the world, a photo stop at the Palace of Winds and drive past colorful business areas of Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur
After breakfast full day at leisure– overnight at the hotel

Day 08:  Leave Jaipur
Transfers to the airport for final departure

Our Selection of Hotels or Similar

 Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 –Friday: CASABLANCA

Arrival to Casablanca. Meet & assist at Mohammed V airport. Transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 –Saturday: CASABLANCA

After Breakfast – Free Day At leisure

Day 3 -Sunday: CASABLANCA/RABAT (95km)

After Breakfast visit of the economic capital of Morocco, the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the exterior of the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Optional lunch. Continuation to Rabat the Administrative capital of the country, City tour: the Royal Palace, (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Hassan Tower.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4 – Monday: RABAT / MEKNES / FEZ (220 km)

After breakfast. Departure to Meknes and visit of the Ismalian capital, famous for its

40 km long walls, visit of the Bab Mansour, the Royal stables and the Jewish quarter,

Optional Lunch. Continuation to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, and visit of the impressive ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis. Continue to Fez.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5- Tuesday: FEZ

After breakfast visit the city of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco: the medieval Medina with its Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss

Mausoleum, and the Karaouine mosque. Optional Moroccan lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afternoon, visit of Fez Jdid. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6 – Wednesday: FEZ / BENI MELLAL /MARRAKECH (485 km)

Breakfast .Departure to Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centers of Morocco .Optional Lunch .Arrival in Marrakech. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight

Day 7- Thursday: MARRAKECH

Breakfast. Visit of historical Marrakech: the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Minaret. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon, visit of the famous Djemaa El Fna square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Optional Dinner with fantasia show (rate on request)

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 8 – Friday: MARRAKECH/ CASABLANCA (220 km)

After breakfast Morning at leisure. Optional Lunch at restaurant. Then Departure to Casablanca.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

 Day 9 – Saturday: CASABLANCA

Breakfast. Transfer to the Mohammed V Airport. Return to Beirut

Detailed Program

DAY 1: MADRID

Meet and assistance at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel

DAY 2: MADRID

After Breakfast – Free Day at Leisure

DAY 3: MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized  by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel

DAY 4: MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to JULIÁ TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente. Departure at 08:30 a.m. drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City.  Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well-known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 5:  CORDOBA – SEVILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

DAY 6:  SEVILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour

DAY 7: SEVILLA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL

After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel

DAY 8: COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA

Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, that have inspired several authors, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter.

DAY 9: GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 10: MADRID

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.END OF OUR SERVICES.

Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Marsala, Saline Della Laguna, Agrigento, Piazza Armenia, Regusa Ibla, Noto, Siracusa, Taormina.

Our Hotel Selection:

Detailed Program:

Day 1: PALERMO

Arrive in Palermo and make your own way to your hotel. That night, have dinner in the hotel and rest up for the adventure that lies ahead.

Day 2: PALERMO

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and then head out on a morning excursion to Monreale, recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil and citrus fruits, as well as for its fine Norman architecture. Visit the elaborate Cathedral of Monreale and then enjoy some shopping of local delicatessen and souvenirs. Back to Palermo and continue with a walking tour of the city. Wander the streets of the Old Town, hearing tales of Palermo’s 3,000-year history and discovering attractions like Palermo Cathedral. Walk inside the impressive-looking place of worship and marvel at its arches, cupolas and mosaics – with an incredible mix of influences coming from several dominations on the island. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for dinner. Overnight

Day 3: PALERMO – ERICE – SALINE DELLA LAGUNA – AGRIGENTO

Early breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval Village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano Many say that little  has changed in the  village since the  sixth  century and its labyrinth-like twist of lanes is perfect for a cool and pleasant morning amble .Continue to visit  the  Saline ,an extraordinary lagoon, where history, nature, archeology find  a perfect synthesis and allow the  visitor  to try differ- ent,  unique and charming experiences. Have a nice boat trip to the islands, located nearby. The tour of the natural reserve of the “Stagnone di Marsala” is a one of a kind ar- chaeological and naturalistic experience. Board on these special boats, designed to navigate in the lagoon bottoms that at low tide reach only 25 cm. With a helpful audioguide, you will admire all the islands of the lagoon of the Stagnone up close, remaining comfortably seated in the boat, sailing at a speed of 4 knots. You will pass from the Island of Mozia, Isola Lunga, Isola di Scho- la, from the Ancient via Punica Sommersa. After this wonderful experience enjoy your lunch in a restaurant by the lagoon. Return to your coach and travel to Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the  Valley of Temples (entrance in- cluded) – a UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about archaeological relics like the Classical Temple of Concord the  Temple of Hercules; the  Temple of Jupiter, one  of the largest Doric-style buildings. Check in to your hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4:  AGRIGENTO – PIAZZA ARMENIA – RAGUSA IBLA – RAGUSA

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Piazza Armerina a pretty and historic town nestled into the heart of Sicily. Entrance in Villa Romana del Casale to admire the largest, richest and most complex Roman mosaics in the world.  It is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy since 1997. The mosaics spread over 3,500 sqm show mythological scenes and portrayals of daily life. Depart to Ragusa and visit of the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”,

With its stunning baroque palaces and churches; together with other seven cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the old gate of San Giorgio, the Giardini Iblei and then walk to Piazza Pola where we will visit the church of San Giuseppe. Be enchanted by the elegant Cathedral of San Giorgio, the Church of the Souls in Purgatory and the magnificent Cosentini palace, one of the most interesting Late Baroque palaces in Sicily! Arrive in hotel, dinner and Overnight

Day 5:  REGUSA – NATO – SIRAGUSA – TAORMONA

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Noto, a picturesque fishing town popular for its stately Baroque architecture. The fishing town is popular for its stately Baroque architecture – Visit Cathedrale of san nicolo earthquake, and then have a nice walk in the town’s center

Continue along the south coast to Syracuse, on Sicily’s where A vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily.  Head inside to see impressive landmarks such as the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius – an artificial limestone cave. After the visit, cross one of the city’s bridges for a visit to the island of Ortygia – the most ancient part of Syracuse – home to a wealth of Baroque churches and medieval palaces. In the late afternoon arrive  in Taormina, check in to your  hotel and enjoy dinner.

Day 6  : TAORMINA

Breakfast at your hotel and then head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest moun- tain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you have a chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). After, return to Taormina, the beau- tiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro. Return to Taormina in the afternoon and spend the rest of your day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: TAORMINA

Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end

Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) and Rome.

Our Selection of Hotels or Similar

Detailed Program:

Day 1: ROME

Welcome to Rome! After a meet & greet at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel (Transfer included!!!). Overnight stay.

Day 2: ROME – ASSISI – SIENNA – FLORENCE

Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi,  ready  to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and  Cimabue and,  then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board  on the bus  to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race  around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and  a well-earned night of rest.

Day 3: FLORENCE

After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo,

Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on etruscan-roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages  as a free “Comune” and  was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and  buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome  built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross  a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and  the Baptistery, with its bronze doors  where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates  of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio),  and  the Basilica of Santa Croce.  Lunch  in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce.  Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short  trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and  the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.

Day 4 : FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – PADUA – VENICE

After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city centre with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and  so on. From Piazza Malpighi  you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and  Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and  Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and  the basilica of San  Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it’s a real gourmet’s heaven…don’t miss

a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padua, with Sant’Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited  churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities  of the whole world and,  undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man! Check in at your hotel for dinner and  overnight stay.

 DAY 5 : VENICE

After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San  Marco, with “Skip the Line” tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic  places of the “Floating  City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge

of Sighs”. Spend the afternoon roaming along  Venice’s canals at your leisure and  then return to the hotel for dinner and  overnight.

Day 6 : VENICE – MONTEPULCIANO (TUSCANY WINE REGION) – ROME

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Rome heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and  castles and  its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and  art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual jazz and  wine festival every July. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and  free time for shopping. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel.

Day 7 : ROME

Between 7:45 – 8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour  of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and  St. Peters’s

Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area:  upon  arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along  the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and  Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and,  then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, you will be taken  by a privileged door to St. Peters’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends on St. Peter’s Square: enjoy the rest of the day to explore  the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours  for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay.

Day 8: ROME

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for final departure

Detailed Program:

Day 1: BUCHAREST – SINAIA – BRAN – BRASOV (216 km)

Departure from Bucharest to Sinaia and visit one of the most beautiful castles in Europe,Peles Royal Castle. The second visit will allow you to travel back time, in the Medieval Age. You will see Bran Castle, the most visited castle in Romania also thanks to the legendary character, Dracula. The day will end in Brasov where you will enjoy a walking tour of the downtown in the Council Square and see the Black Church, a Gothic masterpiece, being the largest Gothic construction in Eastern part of Europe. Overnight in Brasov, hotel 4*

Day 2: BRASOV – PREJMER – RUPEA – VISCRI – SIGHISOARA (160 km)

Today you will see part of the Saxons’ heritage in Transylvania. In the morning you will leave Brasov and head to Prejmer to visit the fortified church which, due to the good preservation, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The day will continue with another medieval monument, this time a citadel, recently renovated, Rupea Citadel, followed by a visit at Viscripti fortified church (UNESCO monument). In the evening you will arrive in Sighisoara. Overnight in Sighisoara hotel 4*

Day 3: SIGHISOARA – BIERTAN – MEDIAS – SIBIU (112 km)

This day, we continue our trip on the land of Transylvania. In the morning you will enjoy a walking tour of the citadel & visit in The Clock Tower (for an interesting panoramic view). Let’s not forget that Sighisoara is the only citadel in Europe which is still inhabited, UNESCO monument, as well. You will leave this beautiful town and stop in the village of Biertan (UNESCO Heritage) where you will see the biggest fortified church in Transylvania and find out the unique method of the citizens to keep their marriages and avoid getting divorced. Prepare for a lovely surprise. Medias will be the second stop and in the evening you will arrive in Sibiu. Overnight in Sibiu, hotel 4* or 5*

Day 4: SIBIU – COZIA – BUCHAREST (275 km)*

Sibiu was a German medieval citadel, with the first documentary attestation in 1191, and the old name Hermanstadt. Being so well preserved, in 2007, Sibiu gained the title of the European Capital of Culture. You will enjoy here a walking tour in the old town (the historical center of Sibiu) including The Large Square, The Small Square with the picturesque Liars Bridge, the old fortifications of the city, the Council Tower, etc. Later you will have a traditional lunch and head back to Bucharest. On your way you will stop in Cozia to visit Cozia Monastery, considered one of the most valuable monuments of national medieval art.  In the evening you will arrive in Bucharest hotel 4* or 5 *

* During summer time, the itinerary will include instead Cozia, a drive from Sibiu on Transfagarasan and a visit to Poenari Citadel, the real citadel which used to belong to Vlad the Impaler, known as Dracula.

Day 5: BUCHAREST

After breakfast discover new areas of Romania,  This 5-hour tour includes an introductory panoramic tour of Bucharest with brief stops for photos and explanations, followed by a trip outside Bucharest to Mogosoaia Palace located 20 km north of the city.  Itinerary  Bucharest  (pick up from your hotel) – Mogosoaia – Bucharest.

About Mogosoaia Palace.  After about one hour of driving to the north of Bucharest we will reach Mogosoaia Palace, a monumental building having a unique architecture called Brancovenesc Architecture, which is Romanian Renaissance architectural style having a mixture of Venetian and Ottoman elements. The Palace was built by the ruler Constantin Brancoveanu in 1702. After the execution of Constantin Brancoveanu in Constantinopol in 1714, the palace continue to be own by the family, but has passed a decline during the Ottoman rule period. It was renovated starting with 1912 by Martha Bibescu becoming a meeting place for the members in the high level society. During the Second World War, the palace was also a meeting place for the Allied diplomats. In the end of the Second World War, after 1945, the palace was nationalized by the Communist Party. In the present, the palace hosts the Museum of Brancoveanu Art and it is an important tourist attraction. In the evening you will arrive in Bucharest hotel 4*

Day 6: BUCHAREST

After breakfast discover new areas of Romania, This 5-hour tour includes an introductory panoramic tour of Bucharest with brief stops for photos and explanations, followed by a trip outside of Bucharest to Snagov Monastery located 30 km north of the city. Itinerary Bucharest (pick up from your hotel) – Snagov – Bucharest (drop off at your hotel)  About Snagov Monastery. Snagov Monastery is located on an island in the northern part of Snagov Lake. The monastery was built by Mircea the Elder (the grandfather of the famous Dracula) who made also the first documentary attestation of this church in 1408. During its history, the monastery was rebuilt by Vlad the Impaler and some other rulers of Wallachia.

It was one of the strongest fortified church and maybe the richest in Wallachia a long time in the Medieval Period. Snagov Monastery was also an important cultural center, running here one of the first printing house of Wallachia. Snagov Monastery is one of the most popular tourist destination especially for the foreign tourists coming in Bucharest.  In the evening you will arrive in Bucharest hotel 4*

Day 7: BUCHAREST

The tour will start at your hotel and following a four hour itinerary will show the participants the most interesting sights of Bucharest downtown with entrance at the Parliament Palace (optional – open between 10 am – 3 pm) and The Village Museum (optional – open between 10 am – 4 pm). The tour includes transport by modern car/minibus/bus, guide services in english and does not include the entrance fees at the Parliament Palace (12 Euro/person) and the Village Museum (4 Euro/person).   The itinerary depends on your hotel’s location, but it will include: Free Press Square (Piata Presei Libere) – The Arch of Triumph (Arcul de Triumf) – Victoriei Square (Piata Victoriei) – Calea Victoriei – Revolution Square (Romanian Atheneum, Revolution’s Memorial) – The Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului) – Union Square (Piata Unirii) – University Square (Piata Universitatii) – Romana Square (Piata Romana) – Victoriei Square – Charles de Gaulle Square (Piata Charles de Gaulle) – The Village Museum (Muzeul Satului).

Free program until evening transfers for airport.

PROGRAM:

DAY 1: SATURDAY : WASAW

Meet and Assist at Warsaw Chopin Airport – Transfers to The Hotel

At 6:00PM, meet your guide and the rest of the group in the hotel lobby. Drive along the beautifully renovated Royal Route with its historical monuments and residences. Stop at Castle Square for a short walk through Old Town, and then join us for welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Your meal will include typical Polish dishes and famous Polish vodka, “Zubrowka”.

DAY 2: SUNDAY: WARSAW

Breakfast – This morning, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. A half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town, beautifully rebuilt after World War II, with the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. Here the Constit ution of May 3rd was proclaimed in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US Constitution, in the world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms and see the Canaletto Room with 23 of his paintings, the Throne Room, the magnificent Knight’s Hall with six large paintings by Marcello Bacciarelli, the Marble room with its 22 portraits of Polish kings and the largest and most impressive of all the castle’s chambers, the Ballroom. After lunch served at a local restaurant, we continue our tour with a drive to the area of the former Warsaw Ghetto. En route, you will see the building of the National Opera House and Town Hall.  During your tour of Warsaw we invite you to the famous Warsaw chocolate factory “Wedel” to taste the delicious hot chocolate at the “ Wedel Old Fashioned Shop”.

Late afternoon you will take an unforgettable musical journey through the world famous compositions of our greatest composer, Frederic Chopin, at a piano recital.

DAY 3: MONDAY: WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – ZAKOPANE

After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane – one of the most popular vacation resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, we stop in Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon. Lunch will be served a local restaurant in Czestochowa. In the evening we arrive in Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont. It is the most popular resort in P oland and one of the most beautiful places in all of Poland, owing to its picturesque location. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist’s retreat at the beginning of the 20th century

 DAY 4: TUESDAY: ZAKOPANE – KRAKOW

Breakfast – In the morning, you will have a sightseeing tour of Zakopane, whose wooden architecture blends with the natural landscapes and it is copied in other parts of Poland and is known as Zakopianski Style. You will visi t the Jaszczurowka Chapel, a great example of the wooden architecture in Zakopane, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, which was built by the people of Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on His life . Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the local shops.

After lunch on your continue on to Krakow. En route take a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River in Pieniny

National Park. Tonight’s dinner will be served upon arrival at the hotel.

DAY 5: WEDNESDAY: KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ – KRAKOW

Breakfast – The morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel, the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of    Poland’s monarchs. Its stately halls and exquisite chambers are filled with priceless art, valuable period furniture and rare ancient objects. The collection of monumental 16th century tapestries is matchless. You will also visit the Wawel Cathedral, the place of the cult of St. Stanislaw and St. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland.  Its 18 chapels are true architectural masterpieces. The giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world’s largest. This is the place where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Drive to

Old Town with its restored Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There, you stop at St. Mary’s Basilica where to see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built before 1349, but renovated in the 16th century with many shopping stalls inside. After lunch we drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp, the infamous factory of death

DAY 6 : THURSDAY : KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – KRAKOW

Breakfast – Free Time at Leisure

Coffee and cake at the famous Krakow caféteria and afternoon drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable tourist attraction with underground chambers, grottoes, and chapels carved from salt. Dinner with a folkloric show will be served at a local restaurant in Wieliczka, before we drive back to Krakow.

DAY 7 : FRIDAY : KRAKOW

Breakfast at the hotel –check-out

departure  transfer  from  the  hotel  to  Krakow  Balice  Airport  for  return  flight. Departure from Poland

1.DAY :ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA
meet with your tour director
Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with your tour director and get to know the details of your tour! Free time in Ljubljana

2.DAY : LJUBLJANA – (Breakfast)
breakfast
Start your day with visit of beloved Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and show you most important attractions, such as Presens’ square, Tripple bridge, fishmarket, town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own.

3.DAY : MARIBOR AND PTUJ – – (Breakfast, Tasting & Lunch)
Drive to Maribor and beginning with sightseeing of Maribor, second biggest city in Slovenia, known as the city with the oldest grapevine in the world which counts more than 400 years. The guide will take you through the old town by the river, where you will also stop in oine of restaurants for lunch. Some free time and then continue to Ptuj, the oldest city in Slovenia. It was the Romans who left a very strong mark here, with their gravestones, temples and roads and back then the city was known as Petovio. Later on drive back to Ljubljana and overnight.

4.DAY : PREDJAMA CASTLE – POSTOJNA CAVE – SLOVENIAN SEASIDE – (Breakfast & Lunch)
Your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your fist stop – Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. It will definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. After breathtaking walk underground time for lunch and afternoon drive to Slovenian seaside. Accommodation in one of the seaside resorts and free time to relax on the beach!

5.DAY: PIRAN AND KOPER – (Breakfast & Lunch)
In the morning we take a guided tour of small boutique town Piran. This Slovenian jewel used to be part of Venetian republic once so the city’s architecture reminds a lot of Venice and is absolutely one of the most adorable cities in the world. After free time for coffee by the sea, you will visit Koper, Slovenian coastal town that once used to be an island. Its medieval streets are just perfect for afternoon wandering. Lunch and free time to enjoy Slovenian seaside and relax!

6.DAY: LIPICA STUD FARM – SOCA VALLEY – KOBARD – JULIAN ALPS– (Breakfast & Lunch)
After the breakfast drive back to Karst region, to get to know another story, this time about the horses. You will meet a special breeded horse, called Lipizzaner. Special horses that were breeded for Habsburg monarchy and are famous for being born black and becoming white while growing up. Done with very interesting visit of the historical studfarm, continue to emerald valley of Soca. The region used to be part of well known Isonzo front in WWI, and the most important, the 12th happened in Caporetto (Kobarid) which is right in the heart of the valley and offers also a WWI museum. Museum visit after lunch and afternoon drive to Julian Alps region, where magical views and pristine nature is waiting for you!

7. DAY: BLED AND BOHINJ – (Breakfast & Lunch)
Time for Alpine fairytale! With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region, while island in the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. After lunch, continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav NP. Some free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy free time in Alpine world.

8. DAY:DEPARTURE FROM LJUBLJANA
Free time until departure for your flight back home.

Detailed Program:

Day 1: Arrival to Yerevan/Yerevan City tour
Arrival to Yerevan, meeting at Zvartnots International airport. Transfer to the selected hotel, check in, leisure time.
Yerevan city tour: Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world. We’ll see the Republic Square, the National Opera and Ballet Theater, cultural – architectural complex Cascade, the monument “Mother Armenia” Vernissage flea market, fruits market. Visit to Matenadaran – Institute of ancient manuscripts. Here are kept more than 15,000 manuscripts and the collection is constantly updated with new discoveries, acquisitions and gifts. O/N in Yerevan

Day 2: Yerevan / /Geghard / Garni / Megerian
Breakfast at the hotel. Trip to the cave Monastery Geghard (13 centaury), which consists of three churches and a huge mausoleum carved into the mountain. Continuation of the tour will bring us to the pagan temple of Garni (77 AD) – the only Hellenistic temple extant in the region. Inspection of “Temple of the Sun” and the ancient royal baths, situated on the edge of the picturesque valley. Return to Yerevan. Visit Megerian Carpet Factory, where you will take a tour and you will get acquainted with Armenian carpet history. Return to Yerevan. Shopping in Yerevan or Dalma Garden Mall. O/N in Yerevan.
Optional: Family hosted lunch in Garni with Armenian flat bread “lavash” baking process.

Day 3: Yerevan / Echmiadzin/ Khor-Virap/ Zvartnots
Breakfast at the hotel. A trip to Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Inspection of the pearl of Armenian architecture of the world’s first Christian Cathedral (301AD). We will visit the unique museum of Echmiadzin Cathedral. The road from Yerevan leads through the plains of Ararat, where all of a sudden an attractive picture of Khor-Virap Monastery appears. The monastery is located 200 meters away from the Turkish border. It is the nearest spot to Ararat Mountain from Armenia. On the way back stop at the ruins of one of the most famous temples in Armenia – Zvartnots Cathedral – (7th century). Drive back to Yerevan. O/N in Yerevan

Day 4: Sevan/ Tsaghkadzor /Armenian-Georgian border
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Drive to Tsaghkadzor (valley of flowers) famous for its numerous pensions, lodges and sport facilities. It is one of the places of our mountainous country, where the beauty of the nature appears. The marvellous Monastery complex of Kecharis (11-13c., comprises three churches and two chapels) is in the northwest part of the town.
A trip to Lake Sevan which is situated at an altitude above 1900m. Its crystal-clear transparent water changes color several times during the day leaving unforgettable expressions. Inspection of Sevan Monastery, located on the peninsula that offers magnificent panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Drive to Armenian-Georgian border. Transfer to Tbilisi. Hotel check in and o/n in Tbilisi.
Optional: Cruise on Sevan Lake and ropeway in Tsaghkadzor town.

Day 5: Tbilisi/ Mtskheta
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of the capital city of Georgia-Tbilisi, during which we will see the old part of the city, the cable car will go up to the ancient fortress Narikala, which offers a beautiful view of the Old Town. In addition, we will see the Church Metekhi, Sioni Cathedral, Chardin Street, Bridge of Peace, Park Rike, Cathedral Sameba (Holy Trinity), Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue – the main avenue of the city, as well as many other interesting places.
Next, we will visit the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta with a visit to Svetitskhoveli – the main church in Georgia, whose name is traditionally translated as “life-giving pillar”. Also we will visit Jvari monastery, with a viewing platform which offers an incredible view of Mtskheta and the confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi. Return to Tbilisi. O/N in Tbilisi.

Day 6: Ananuri-Gudauri
After breakfast, we leave Tbilisi and along the so-called Georgian Military highway go up to the vast Caucasus mountains with breathtaking beautiful views of the countryside.
Visiting Ananuri fortress, standing on the shore Zhinvali reservoir, in which the water is
turquoise all year round. Further, we will pass the mountain resort of Gudauri, we will stop at the Arch of Friendship, with which a breathtaking view of the gorge opens. The road passes through the Cross pass – this is one of the transshipment points of the Georgian Military Road
which runs through the Caucasian ridge. It is located at an altitude of more than two thousand meters above sea level. Arrival to Stepantsminda. After the change of transport we go to the unique temple, located at an altitude of 2170 meters – the church of the Holy Trinity in Gergeti. It offers incredible views of Mount Kazbegi, the amazing beauty of the neighborhood, pure mountain air, and unique cultural monuments. Return to Tbilisi. O/N in Tbilisi.

Day 7: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport