1. Joe Laufer’s ICQ Tours October 14-27, 2012 14 days Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe CV A3

2. At a Glance 14 Days 18 Meals October 14 – 27, 2012 Day 1 – Sun. - Oct. 14 Overnight flight (Philly) Day 2,3 – M-T - Oct. 15-16 Berlin, Germany Day 4,5 – W-H - Oct. 17-18 Prague, Czech Republic Day 6,7 – F-S - Oct. 19-20 Vienna, Austria Day 8,9 – S-M - Oct. 21-22 Budapest, Hungary Day 10, 11 –T-W- Oct. 23-24 Krakow, Poland Day 12, 13 – H-F - Oct. 25-26 Warsaw Day 14 – Sat.Oct. 17

3. Enjoy two night stays in Berlin, the “Golden City”of Prague, and historic Budapest, Krakow, Vienna and Warsaw. Berlin

4. BERLIN – Mon.-Tue. October 15-16

5. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

6. Pottstdam: seat of former kings of Germany Visit Potsdam and see the impressive Sans Souci Palace.

7. The New Palace

8. The Chinese tea house in the Sans Souci.

9. Learn of Berlin’s history on a locally guided city tour.

10. Brandenburg Gate was once the imperial entrance to Berlin.

11. Joe at the Brandenburg Gate – August 5, 1999

12. Charlottenburg Castle was built over a period of 300 years.

13. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Built 1891-95

14. Reichstag was the former German Parliament, and was burned by the Nazis in 1933.

15. The remains of the Berlin Wall have been transformed into outdoor galleries.

16. Wed.-Thur. - October 17-18 Depart Berlin for the “Golden City” of Prague for a two night stay.

17. The 4-star Diplomat Hotel Prague is one of the largest hotels in Prague. It is renowned for its excellent conference and event facilities. Surrounded mainly by diplomatic residences and its location close to Praguecastle, to the historical city centre and to the international airport, the hotel constitutes the perfect place for business as well as individual city travellers.

18. Along the way, stop in Dresden, capital of the state of Saxony.

19. Visit Prague’s Old Jewish Quarter during your leisure time.

20. Jewish cemetery

21. A tour of the city begins with the 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle.

22. The Changing of the Guard is performed hourly.

23. The Charles Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that links the original settlement.

24. St. Vitus Cathedral

25. Enjoy a locally-guided walking tour of Prague’s historic Old Town.

26. Tyn Church is one of the city’s best examples of Gothic architecture.

27. The ornate Municipal House is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.

28. The town hall’s medieval astronomical clock, built in 1410.

29. During leisure time, shop for the city’s famous Marionettes,

30. Hand-made glass, jewelry and more.

31. Friday & Saturday, October 19-20 Vienna is the capital of Austria.

32. This 4-star superior hotel is right across from the VIC (United Nations) and the Austria Center Vienna, Austria’s largest conference center. It offers free Wi-Fi, a spa area, and spacious, air conditioned rooms. All rooms at the Arcotel Kaiserwasser feature a laptop-size safe, a minibar, and a tea/coffee maker. Cable TV and CD and DVD players are also available. The UNO restaurant serves seasonal dishes and international cuisine. It has a terrace overlooking the water. A wide range of drinks is available at the U-ONE Bar, which features an atrium. The spa area is accessible for free and includes a sauna, a steam bath, and a modern gym. Guests have direct access to the park and the beach at the Alte Donau recreation area. The Kaisermühlen-VIC Underground (subway) Station is right across from the Kaiserwasser Arcotel. Hotel Rooms: 282, Hotel Chain: Arcotel Hotels & Resorts.

33. Vienna is the birthplace of many famous composers and musicians.

34. Enjoy an included dinner at one of Vienna’s great local restaurants.

35. Tour the Habsburg’s lavish family home in Vienna, Schoenbrunn Palace.

36. Joe at Schoenbrunn Palace May 28, 2010 Same place, August, 1999

37. Visitors can view some of its rooms and formal terraces of the Imperial Garden.

38. St. Stephan’s Cathedral is one of the most important Gothic structure in Austria.

39. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore the Old Quarter.

40. Today you travel to Budapest, Hungary, “The Queen of the Danube.”

41. The Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest is located in Budapest's Andrassy neighborhood, close to Oktogon, Hungarian State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Basilica. Additional attractions include Parliament Building. Dining options at Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 4.0 star property has a business center and offers Wireless Internet access in public areas. There are 247 guestrooms and bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

42. Tour Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” with a local guide and visit Fisherman’s Bastion and much more.

43. Your sightseeing of lovely Budapest features the historic Buda Castle area with its turreted Fisherman’s Bastion.

44. Statue of King Stephen atop Fisherman’s Bastion. St. Stephen (1001-38) was Hungary’s first Christian king

45. Mathias Church was the site of coronations of kings and wedding ceremonies.

46. Heroes Square was built to honor the 1,000th anniversary of the Magyar conquest.

47. Next, travel through Slovakia to Krakow, Poland.

48. Andels Hotel, Krakow You’ll be hard pushed to miss Andels as it takes up a wedge of the square bang opposite the city’s beautifully restored 19th main train station and mega modern shopping mall with more than 200 outlets. The historic city centre, with all its medieval sights and attractions, is an easy five to ten minute stroll. Arguably the most contemporary boutique hotel in a city that has seen dozens of new spots open since 2006, Andels is a cut above most. It has a bright, light and lofty reception decked out with funky red leather chairs with rooms on four floors.

49. Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Krakow’s Old Town.

50. The Cloth Hall in Market Square was a major industrial site in the 14th century.