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Interesting itinerary travelling by train with a small group but with plenty of time to explore on your own. Awesome for independent travellers who want to be loosely oganised!
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting when you will meet your Group and CEO (Chief Experience Officer/Tour Guide).
Free day to visit Paris at leisure. There are dozens of museums, patisserie shops, sidewalk cafés or grand boulevards. The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and Rodin Museum are all worth a visit. Stop by Notre Dame or Sacre Coeur to add some spirituality to your day. Shop on the Champs-Élysées or explore the Left Bank.
Take a morning TGV train to Lausanne, Switzerland. Spend the afternoon in this charming town. Enjoy a brief Orientation walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs.
Board another train for the journey to Zermatt, a tiny village in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy the afternoon in the car-free centre or hiking in the nearby mountains. Get out and explore on foot by meandering through the town or setting out on an exhilarating hike. If you'd prefer to travel a little more leisurely, seek out of the local horse-drawn carriages used as cabs.
Board the Glacier Express for a slow and stunning ride through the Alps. Pass meadows, rushing streams, bridges, villages and massive mountains as the train heads towards Chur. Arrive in the evening after a full day of soaking in the scenery. In Chur take some time to wander this scenic village. Stop for a delicious meal at a local restaurant or find a great spot for taking photos of the towering mountains.
Take a full day to reach Munich, in the heart of Bavaria. Arrive in time for an optional evening out at a local brewery where you can sample a stein of beer and some local Bavarian food at the Hofbräuhaus. This is where local beer was brewed for the Duke of Bavaria in 1589. While the building has changed over the years it's still a favourite in Munich, for a good reason. With a capacity for 1300 guests, the space isn't exactly intimate, but with its rich history and local Bavarian-style music, there's no shortage of good fun.
Day at leisure to explore the city or take an optional side-trip to and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.
Travel to Salzburg, Austria. This charming city is brimming with history and character. Known for the nearby salt mines, Mozart, and the setting for The Sound of Music - Salzburg has plenty to offer. Opt of visit the concentration camp of Dachau, right outside the city centre. Learn of the atrocities of war and the triumph of the human spirit.
Make the most of a free day in Salzburg. Opt to visit the salt mines or take the famous Sound of Music tour.
Continue by train to Vienna. Opt to visit the famous opera house, join a city tour or visit world-class museums. Vienna's a great city to take a tour of famous landmarks or try some local specialities and enjoy a piece of strudel in a café.
Accommodation: Magdas Hotel
The global refugee and migrant crisis has displaced more than 60 million people around the world, and it is estimated that well over 100,000 refugees have settled in Austria alone. Magdas Hotel is changing the lives of these newcomers and their families by employing a staff consisting almost entirely of refugees. Not only that, but the social enterprise was also decorated by renowned local architects and volunteer artists, who found ways to upcycle materials creatively while making a beautiful hotel.
Journey by train to Budapest, the 'Pearl of the Danube'. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink at a social enterprise café and head out for an orientation walk. The city, split into Buda and Pest by the river, retains its eastern charm with Buda Castle and Turkish-style thermal baths. Stop for a refreshment at Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, whose proceeds help fund a non-profit by the same name, which means "Never Give Up." Most of the employees at this social enterprise café are living with a disability, and the charity advocates for rights for the disabled all over Hungary. Your meal helps this café to invest in the charity's efforts, which also includes supporting rural Roma communities through much-needed social programs.
Unravel the secrets of Budapest on a 3-hour walking tour of the city's medieval and Jewish districts. Your guide will meet you and then take you to visit Great Market Hall, the city's largest food market, before making your way through winding streets to see remnants of Budapest's 15th-century fortress walls. Immerse yourself in the pre-Ottoman worlds of Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River, and learn about events of historical significance along the way. Stop for a coffee break, then continue onto the city's Jewish district and visit the Dohany Street Synagogue to learn about the history of Hungarian Jews. Today, this area is known for its "ruin bars" and is a lively center of nightlife.
Take another free day to explore Budapest before boarding an overnight train to Sibiu.
Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.
Travel by road from Sibiu to the enchanting town of Sighi?oara. Use your free time here to explore the cobblestone streets , medieval architecture and walled citadel with its cultural attractions and great restaurants and bars. Sample some Romanian cuisine—the Casa Dracula (original home of Vlad, the model for Count Dracula) is now a restaurant specializing in hearty meat and game dishes of the region.
With a local guide, venture into the Romanian countryside. Get a true sense of life in this less-visited region. Take in the beautiful rolling scenery and visit medieval villages and fortified churches. In the early evening, transfer to the city of Brasov, the best preserved medieval city in Romania.
Visit the picturesque Bran Castle, impressively situated on a rock outcrop and dominating the valley. This 14th century castle is steeped in history and folklore and is an unmissable highlight. Sometimes called "Dracula's Castle", it served as a defense point to protect the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Rumours abound regarding Dracula's interaction with the castle. You'll have to visit to find out the truth.
Travel by train to Bucharest and enjoy an orientation walk. Take time to explore the Soviet-esque architecture, the beautiful cathedral, or indulge in Bucharest's international cuisine.
Enjoy some free time to explore more of Bucharest in the morning before travelling by private vehicle to one of the oldest cities in the world, Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the medieval town, visit the museums, sample your first taste of Bulgarian cuisine.
Enjoy the morning in the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to Arbanasi. This hilltop village was the residence of choice for the wealthy Roman elite and is still a country haven for the high-flyers of modern Bulgaria. The views all around and down to Veliko Tarnovo are amazing.
Travel to Sofia and take an orientation walk of the capital city. Later, wander down the pedestrian street or visit the eclectic Ladies' Market. A mix of western grandeur and Soviet bulk, Sofia boasts a gold-domed church and delicious international dining. Sample modern takes on Bulgarian and international food, with some great trendy dining opportunities.
Tour ends after breakfast today.
Departs:
03 June 2020
Cost:
NZ$6226 per person twin share (option to twin share with same gender may be available)
NZ$1809 single supplement
Price Includes:
· Gadventures CEO (Chief Experience Officer)
· 20 nights Hotels/pensions + 1 night Overnight train – shared sleeper
· Daily breakfast
· Trains and Transportation as specified in itinerary
· Orientation walks as specified in itinerary
Excludes:
Airfares (as for best fare deal at the time of booking)
Airport Transfers (can be added to your itinerarry)
Optional tours (can be added to your itinerary - ask for full price list of optionals)
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