GAY TRAVEL WITH HERMES TOURS: SPLENDORS OF CENTRAL EUROPE

Welcome to the long-shrouded treasures and splendors of Central Europe. Travel and experience the culture, traditions and history of this enthralling region. Join Hermes Tours as we walk down the ancient streets of Prague and Budapest, visit the medieval town of Český Krumlov and enjoy the opulence of Vienna on this tour fit for kings.

Visit: Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

• Centrally located accommodation in all cities
• PRAGUE- Sightseeing with a local guide. See the Astronomical Clock still in use since the 16th Century, walk across Charles Bridge and visit Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
• CESKY KRUMLOV - A UNESCO world heritage site. Enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide to this well preseved medieval town including a visit to the historic castle.
• VIENNA - Sightseeing with local guide, including Heldenplatz and visit to St. Stephens Cathedral.
• BRATISLAVA - Visit the Capital of Slovakia with a sightseeing tour with a local guide,
• BUDAPEST - Marvel at Fisherman’s Bastion, visit to St. Matthias Church and stand in Heroes Square all while a local guide fully explains the rich history of the country.

Prague: Hotel Leonardo 4*,boutique hotel located near the Charles Bridge within the old town.

Cesky Krumlov: Hotel Barbora 3*, located within the old walled town. Due to the medieval structure of the town, this hotel is 3 stories and does not have an elevator. Please let us know if you have mobility restrictions.

Vienna: Vienna Renaissance Hotel 5* located near the gay neighborhood and Schoenbrunn Palace

Budapest: Best Western Premier Parliament 4*, located in the heart of the historic centre near the Paliament.

Included:
Services of professional gay tour guide throughout the trip. Accommodations as listed, rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All meals as per itinerary, Transportation in luxury air-conditioned mini coach. Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Transportation:
Transportation is provided by luxury air conditioned mini-bus with English speaking driver.

Visas: Canadian and American passport holders do not require visas to any of the countries on this tour. Please make sure you passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Central Europe but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues: Even though the countries that we are visiting are all member of the European Union, only Austria currently uses the Euro. All other countries still use their own national currency. It is now very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout each country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Not Included: Round-trip air transportation to Prague, Czech Republic and returning from Budapest, Hungary; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature. Usual tips to drivers and guides are not included.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:

Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.