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ABCATS EUROPE TOUR
August 11 - 23, 2015
Germany, Poland, Czech Republic
Tuesday, August 11: Depart from Houston airport and fly to Europe – Germany.
Wednesday, August 12: Arrival in Berlin, the capital of Germany. The luxury bus with MOBAS Travel team
including English speaking tour guide will be waiting at the airport to take you to our hotel to check-in. You can
optionally decide for a leisure time for you to do whatever you desire or visit the Berlin Television Tower, which is
one of the symbols of Berlin as well as the tallest building in Berlin measuring 1207ft. built in 1960s, you can enjoy
a unique 360 degrees panoramic view of the city!
Thursday, August 13: Tour of Berlin, mostly on the bus. Many historic neighborhoods & monuments were
destroyed during WWII, but since the reunification & after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, historic areas have
been completely revamped. Berlin is once again one of the greatest European cities, the third largest European city
with population of about 3.5 million. You will view the most important sights & attractions of the city like
Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, present seat of the Parliament, Berlin Wall, Check-Point Charlie,
Alexanderplatz with a TV tower, Museum Island, Holocaust memorial, Berliner Dom Cathedral, Kurfürstendamm
avenue etc. You also have leisure time in downtown Berlin.
Friday, August 14: Leave for Poland, city of Gdansk. Stop enroute in the largest harbor city of the country, in
Szczecin. It belongs to the most wonderful Polish cities especially thanks to magnificent architecture. A local guide
will conduct your tour of Waly Chrobrego, amazing complex of viewing terraces on the riverside of Oder River,
Pomeranian Dukes´ Castle from the 12th century, Harbour Gate, part of the original fortification system from 1727
and more. After the tour we leave Szczecin & have lunch at Gdansk. Check-in our hotel.
Saturday, August 15: Tour of Gdansk, the biggest city on the Polish coast with over 1000 years of history. Most of
best-known monuments of Gdansk are placed in the area of Main City. During our tour you will see the City Hall
with Carillon – musical instrument made with bells, which play several melodies during the day, the Long Market –
the most famous street of Gdansk, remains of medieval fortifications. The building of PolishPost is a place where
one of the most glorious episodes during WWII. had place – Westerplatte is recognized as a place where the war
has begun. Another sight to see is a Lighthouse in New Port – from here the shot of a German battleship was fired
which signaled to start of the attack on Poland which started WWII. And we must not miss one of the most famous
places in Poland or even in Europe, the Shipyard – it is a symbolical place of the collapse of communism. Free time
for individual to stroll & enjoying the city on your own.
Sunday, August 16: Leave for Warsaw in the morning, the capital of Poland. Tour of the city in the afternoon
during which you can admire the most important sights such as the Old Town with Royal Castle, Sigmund´s Column
or Monument of Mermaid which is linked to the legend about the beginning of the city. Culture and Science Palace,
most famous remain of communism era in Poland, Wilanow Palace etc. Free time in downtown of Warsaw. Checkin our hotel.
Monday, August 17: Depart to Krakow in the morning, the south of Poland. Stop enroute in Czestochowa which
is usually associated with Jasna Gora Monastery which is the biggest Marian sanctuary in the country. For the
majority of Poles, it is an important pilgrimage destination & a place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The icon
known as Black Madonna of Czestochowa crowned in 1656 as the queen & Protector of Poland is credited with
many miracles. We will continue on the way to Krakow, formerly the capital of Poland. Check-in our hotel.
Tuesday, August 18: Leave for Wieliczka for a guided tour of beautifully carved salt mine which includes some
205 miles of underground galleries on nine levels. The immense salt deposit was first mined around 1290. There are
a number of chapels & chambers decorated with sculptures carved in salt. Back to Krakow to enjoy the tour of Old
Town which was miraculously untouched by the Germans during the WWII, & the beauty of this city is listed by
UNESCO as one of Poland’s twelve most significant historic sites. You will see the Church of our Lady, Main
Square with famous Cloth hall & the largest market place in Krakow, where you will have a chance to buy some
souvenirs - all kinds of polish gifts including amber jewelry, lace & wooden carved items.
Wednesday, August 19: Depart to the Czech Republic, stop enroute, Wadowice, Poland to visit the birthplace of
Pope John Paul II. You will tour the church where he was baptized & museum devoted to his memory. We then
drive to Oswietim – Auschwitz to tour the (most complete concentration camp left intact with the victim’s shoes,
glasses, suitcases, ovens etc.) (It is the most complete existing extermination camp remaining in Europe that I have
witnessed. For example Dachau Concentration Camp north of Munich is a replica with only the building
foundations left and only one Memorial Building remaining. Jim Slovak’s comment.) The horrific extermination of
millions of human beings is depicted here. The camp received deportees from all over Europe & symbolizes the
Nazi’s attempt to wipe out all Jews and gypsies. Arrive in the Czech Republic, central part of Moravia, Rožnov pod
Radhoštěm, the heart of Vallachia region, check-in our hotel.
Thursday, August 20: You will experience one of the most popular tourist destination in this part of the country –
the Wallachian Open-Air-Museum. The buildings are more than 100 years old stand here all originally furnished.
Tour the Mill valley with the real examples of how people used to live in the mountains with the help of water
power. We will tour Texas museum in Frenštát devoted to those who emigrated from this region to mostly Texas for
better life. Next will be the Primary School Exhibition in the premises of the former Kozlovicke bailiff’s house, it
was inspired by the fact that in the original wooden cottage that used to stand at this very location, the so-called
Trivial School was opened in 1785, where three basic subjects were taught: writing, counting and religion. Finish
the day with enjoyable evening party at Koliba Vlcina - Moravian wine, music and grilled chicken - “Everyone´s
favourite place “quaint”! You will always remember Vlčina. Do not miss the party!!
Friday, August 21: Leave for Prague, the capital of the country. Stop enroute for a tour of Punkva Caves which
are one of the most popular caves in the Moravian Karst. You will certainly enjoy a romantic water cruise on the
underground River Punkva and also the view of the Macocha Abyss. Continue on to Prague after lunch. Check- in
our hotel in Prague. In the evening, we will be treated to dinner & a Czech music and show where you can enjoy the
presentation of Czech traditional dances and special instruments.
Saturday, August 22: In the morning, take a guided walking tour of Prague beginning with Prague Castle & then
on to St. Vitus Cathedral, Hradcany quarter, & the Church of Our Lady Victorious which houses the famous wax
statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. We will walk across the famous 14th century Charles Bridge & continue on to
Old Town Square to see the Astronomical clock. After lunch, we will end the tour at Wenceslas Square, which has
historically been the sight of many events including the 1989 Velvet Revolution demonstrations. You will have free
time for individual sightseeing and great shopping at the numerous stores lining the square. In the evening enjoy the
boat cruise on Vltava River including a buffet dinner! See the beauties of the capital – beautifully illuminated
Prague Castle, Vyšehrad-Upper Castle, National Theatre and other sights of Prague located along the river. It is
a beautiful nighttime scene.
Sunday, August 23: Leave in the morning for Vaclav Havel Aprt., Prague to catch flight home.
*Itinerary subject to change depending on availability.
ACCOMODATIONS
Wed, Thu
Fri, Sat
Sunday
Mon, Tue
Wed, Thu
Fri, Sat
August 12,13
August 14,15
August 16
August 17,18
August 19,20
August 21,22
GERMANY
POLAND
POLAND
POLAND
CZECH REPUBLIC
CZECH REPUBLIC
Berlin
Gdansk
Warsaw
Krakow
Roznov p.Radh.
Prague
TOUR PRICE: *$3,679.00 per person in double room includes air accommodation, bus, programme,
breakfast, dinner every day, 3x lunch, drinks with group meals, drinks and snacks on the bus. We will stop at
a restaurant and you will be given time to purchase and eat lunch on days that lunch is not included.
Single Supplement: $400.00 USD/per person
Current Price *$3,679.00 pp. ABCATS Travel pays in EURO’s. If the exchange rate of USD is less than
0.70 EUR, then tour price is more. If USD exchange rate is more than 0.93 EUR the price of tour is less.
FLIGHT ITINERARY:
AF 639
AF 1734
AF 5037
AF 636
AUG 11
AUG 12
AUG 23
AUG 23
Houston
Paris
Prague
Paris
4:05PM
10.10AM
7.10AM
10.30AM
Paris
8:30AM+1 Day
Berlin
11:50AM
Paris
9:00AM
Houston 2:00PM
PAYMENT TIMETABLE: Personal check or money order preferred.
Now – Deposit $ 750.00 each person + Trip Insurance Premium
Feb 5, 2015 - $1,000.00 – 2nd Payment each person
Apr 5, 2015 - $1,000.00 – 3rd Payment each person
July 5, 2015 – Remainder – Final Payment (Account must be paid in full by this date).
Trip Cancellation/Medical Insurance is highly recommended as we will be traveling to 3 foreign countries. We
offer Travel Guard Ins. and the premium depends on your age. Call 361-578-0828 or write [email protected] for
premium cost.
SCHEDULE TODAY; There is lot of interest in this trip and we only have 30 tickets so make your
reservations today. Make reservations by sending your personal check for deposit + insurance
premium today.