Celebrate The Magical White Christmas Day in Prague, New Year in Budapest also Cesky krumlov, Bratislava, Vienna in Europe with Eva's European Spa Tours.

1. Eva’s European Tours
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The Magical European
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White Christmas Tour
PRAGUE
✤ CESKY KRUMLOV ✤ BUDAPEST ✤ BRATISLAVA ✤ VIENNA
24 Dec 2013 - 09 Jan 2014
17 Day Luxury Escorted Personalised Tour
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2. Opera at the historic 19 century Prague State Opera ✤ Mesmerising Black
Theatre in Prague ✤ Discover Cesky Krumlov – Central Europe’s most
charming town ✤ Hot Thermal Pool in Budapest while watching snow
through glass windows ✤ Mozart & Strauss Concert in Vienna
✤ Schonbrunn palace in Vienna ✤ Heiligenkreuz Abbey - Oldest
Cistercian Monastery in the world ✤ Picturesque Baden Bei Wein
✤ Bratislava Coronation City to 11 Monarchs including Maria Theresa
An extraordinary
✤ $6,790 pp twin share Allexperience
Inclusive
“The tour with you was a huge success. Not only did you organise a
great tour because of your connections, expertise, language skills, your
caring nature and attention to detail, but also the weather and the
company! It was such a memorable tour, we learned so much and we
got to know you and so many lovely people. You left me with a very
deep impression. Zhuping Chen, NSW
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3. Welcome to
Eva’s European Tours
For 16 years we have been offering unique European experiences with our personalised,
fully escorted tours. Born in former Czechoslovakia and fluent in the languages of the
countries that we visit, I am able to show you the hidden beauties of the cities that to
the individual traveller would remain unknown. I accompany each group and guarantee
you a hassle free holiday. Europe in wintertime is truly magical. It’s an experience I’m
delighted to share through my local knowledge and the special relationship we have
developed with these magical cities and their people over the years!
It gives me enormous satisfaction to see so many of our customers returning year after
year. I welcome you to join us.
Eva Santo
Eva’s European Tours
Tour Director & Tour Leader
Ph. 61 2 93274757 email eva@spatours.com.au
Eva Santo
St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague
“Eva, you cover all the bases with grace, a jump ahead of us all, anticipating
our needs and reading us as a group, like an open book.
What a wonderful 3 weeks. Thank you for a superbly rich & varied set of
experiences.” Delle & Geoffrey Stivano, Eagle Heights, QLD
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4. Itinerary
“We have enjoyed it all immensely – good company and entertainment,
excellent leadership” John Slim, Epping NSW
Day 1 (Mon 23 Dec)
Depart USA - own arrangements
Day 2 (Tues 24 Dec) Prague, Czech Republic –
the most festive day of Christmas for Czech people
Hotel representative will be waiting for you at PRAGUE airport. Arrive 2 pm at Prague
and transfer to our excellent 4-star centrally located KK Fenix hotel just a few metres
from Wenceslas square, the city’s main and most fashionable boulevard. Informal
introductions and early dinner at the restaurant.
Day 3 (Wed 25 Dec) Christmas Day Prague
10 am meet our local guide for Grand Bus/
walk Tour of Prague. Uncover the rich history
of this beautiful city. See 1000 year old Prague
Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Lesser Town,
Charles Bridge, Astronomical clock, once the
envy of all Europe. We’ll also visit the seat
of the Senate in the Wallenstein palace now
a government building - open to the public
twice a year only.
Lynne & Anthony
Xmas at Prague Opera
6.45 pm Christmas Dinner; meet in the hotel lobby for a short stroll to a local restaurant
off the main tourist route serving international and Czech cuisine.
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Charles Bridge, Prague

5. Day 4 (Thur 26 Dec) Prague
10 am – We’ll continue to explore Prague,
followed by a cruise. Visit the famous Jewish
Quarter, stroll through the 15th century
cemetery, visit the Spanish Synagogue built
in 1868 often described as the most beautiful
synagogue in Europe. From here we’ll walk
to Vltava river to enjoy 90 minute cruise and
admire scenic panoramic views of famous
historical and cultural sites.
2 pm Late lunch early dinner - at the
Novomestky Pivovar – Prague’s first
microbrewery and the chance for you to
sample the delights of its own brand light and
dark wheat beer.
Christmas markets, Prague
8 pm Black Light Theatre – enjoy poetry,
humour and irony without using words. The show will capture your heart!
Day 5 (Fri 27 Dec) Prague
A full day at leisure. Enjoy the festive magic and the traditional Christmas markets
full of stands where you can buy food, gifts and decorations. Stroll the city, enjoy the
architecture and discover history dating back to Holy Roman Empire. Make sure to
sample the Czech sausages & the local beer from one of many street vendors!
4.45 pm meet in the hotel lobby for a short walk to the stylish Como restaurant
specializing in modern Czech cuisine before attending opera.
7 pm Tonight we attend the stunning Prague State Opera to enjoy Bizet’s opera Carmen
Old Town Square, Prague
Prague Castle & Charles Bridge
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6. “It was one of the best, if not the best holidays and certainly the best tour
I have been on. It offered so much more than the basic guided tour. The
added night time entertainments, so varied and worthwhile just topped it
off. I certainly can see why you have so many return passengers.
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Colin Wallis, Narara, NSW
Day 6 (Sat 28 Dec) Prague - Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
10 am we depart Prague for 3 hour drive through the scenic Bohemian countryside, to
the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov in South Bohemia. This stunning village is one
of the most perfectly restored in Central Europe. Afternoon at leisure.
6 pm Tonight’s Dinner at the Gothic dungeons of the old town prison
Day 7 (Sun 29 Dec) Cesky Krumlov
10 am guided tour of this very unique town. Marvel at the 82% of the town’s building
that are officially registered as cultural monuments. Wander through the cobblestone,
traffic free streets, past colourful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land.
Afternoon at leisure. 6 pm Dinner
Day 8 (Mon 30 Dec) Cesky Krumlov - Budapest, Hungary
9 am Today we travel through the farming Czech country into Hungary and on to
Budapest. We’ll spend 4 nights at the luxury Spa Hotel Thermal located in the heart of
Budapest, on Margaret Island on the river Danube. This tranquil, picturesque island
is named after the daughter of King Bela IV, who lived in a Dominican convent on
the island in the 13th century. The ruins of the convent still stand near the Franciscan
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7. church. Explore the 100 year old park, the open air theatre and UNESCO listed
water tower. After an orientation tour you can relax and unwind in one of the thermal
pools. Budapest remains the only capital city in the world that is rich in thermal waters
with healing qualities. Enjoy revitalizing massage or aromatic bath included in your
package. Every night in Budapest we dine at one of the two hotel’s restaurants offering
a superb buffet dinner - one with gypsy band and the other featuring a piano player.
Day 9 (Tue 31 Dec) New Year’s Day Budapest
10 am meet in the lobby. Today we start with
a 5 hour Grand City Tour of Budapest. We
visit the famous sights of the Capital, Heroes’
Square, the Castle District, the Matthias
Church, Fishermen’s Bastion, Royal Palace
etc. We’ll have free time at the neo Gothic
Central Market Hall and marvel at the variety
of fresh produce, flowers & souvenirs. Later
in the afternoon take time out to relax and get
ready for the evening’s spectacular Gala dinner
at our hotel. 8pm Traditional Hungarian New
Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with entertainment
Budapest Park
Day 10 (Wed 1 Jan) Budapest - New Year’s Day Budapest
Enjoy late breakfast and then day at leisure. Take advantage of the Hotel’s exceptional
spa facilities, steam rooms, thermal bath and pool, spa treatment. Take a stroll
around the island’s centuries-old trees, hidden statues and ruins. 12 noon Enjoy New
Year’s Day concert at the hotel. Complimentary wine and drinks will be provided.
8 pm The day will finish with 1 hour spectacular Danube cruise with glass of
champagne on the famous Danube River.
Fisherman’s Bastian, Budapest
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8. Budapest Parliament
Day 11 (Thur 2 Jan) Budapest
10 am This morning we’ll drive 25km outside Budapest to the medieval baroque village
of Szentendre. The village is famous for its colonies of artists, painters and sculptors
both past and present. The crooked cobblestone streets abound in shops offer all sorts
of souvenirs, embroidered tablecloths and shirts, pottery, wines and paprika that you
can take home. Here you’ll have the chance to taste a real Hungarian goulash or the
traditional Hungarian fish soup “Halaszle”.
2.30 pm Back in Budapest – enjoy free time in the pedestrian part of the city, the
fashionable Vaci Street, that is also the most lively and elegant street full of shops,
boutiques and cafes. Visit the 150 year old Gerbaud Café which is the most traditional
Café house in Europe. Most of these charming narrow streets and traditional European
buildings date from the 1800s.
Bratislava
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9. Day 12 (Fri 3 Jan) Budapest - Bratislava
10 am Today we depart on a 3 hour drive to Slovakia’s
capital, the historic Bratislava, which was also capital
of the Hungarian Empire for 200 years. We check into
our luxury 5 star Radisson Carlton Hotel in the heart
of the old town that is filled with beautifully restored
baroque city palaces. Orientation tour. Free afternoon.
5 pm Dinner at the Hotel’s restaurant.
7 pm Tonight we’ll board the bus for the short drive
to Bratislava opera for the performance of Verdi’s
Rigoletto opera.
Day 13 (Sat 4 Jan) Bratislava
Bratislava
10 am meet in the lobby for 4 hour bus/ walk tour. Enjoy
the unique atmosphere of historical and modern city with it’s winding streets of the
pedestrian Old Town, see the Medieval Michael’s Gate and Tower, Bratislava Castle,
St Martin Cathedral and some beautifully reconstructed palaces. We visit the Primate’s
Palace and its most famous chamber, the Hall of Mirrors that has played host to many
significant events. We’ll drive 13 km west of the city to Devin castle destroyed in 1809
by Napolean’s army, today lies in ruins and is one of the most important monuments
in Slovakia. 7pm Dinner at our Radisson Hotel.
Day 14 (Sun 5 Jan) Bratislava - Vienna
12 noon Enjoy free morning before we depart for 60 km drive to Vienna. No other
2 capital cities are as close together in the world! We check into Hotel City Central,
ideally located in the heart of Vienna. Orientation tour then Free afternoon. 6 pm
meet in the lobby and walk next door to the elegant Kronprinz Rudolph restaurant
for dinner.
Day 15 (Mon 6 Jan) Vienna
10 am meet in the lobby for 5 hour Grand City Tour of Vienna including inside visit
of Shonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, considered
one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe. 7 pm short walk for Dinner to Vienna’s
oldest restaurants the historical Griechenbeisl – favored by the famous personalities,
whose framed autographed photos on the wall ensure that their presence lives on.
Day 16 (Tue 7 Jan) Vienna - Vienna Woods
10 am meet in the lobby for a 5 hour tour of the most beautiful sights of the southern
part of the Vienna Woods. Highlights include the medieval cloister of the Cistercian
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10. Abbey at Heiligenkreuz, who maintained their monastic tradition continually from
the 12th century to our times. We will also visit the former hunting lodge Mayerling,
(where the only son of Emperor Franz
Joseph, Crown Prince Rudolf committed
suicide with his mistress Baroness Vetchera)
and finally, some free time in the delightfully
compact, historical spa town of Baden.
6 pm we’ll meet in the lobby for a short
bus drive to the City Park and the famous
Kursalon –- where the first Johann Strauss’
concert took place in October 1868. Our
dinner at the stylish Johann Restaurant is
followed by a world class Mozart and Strauss
concert in the Kursalon’s historical setting.
Schonbrun Palace, Vienna
Day 17 (Wed 8 Jan) Vienna
Breakfast. A full day at leisure. Visit
Belvedere gallery or Albertina (open daily)
and enjoy their priceless art collection, The
Spanish Riding School morning exercise at
Strauss Monument, City Park Vienna
the Hofburg Palace, explore the shops or
just relax over an authentic Vienna coffee
and cake in a sidewalk café. 7 pm Farewell Dinner at Kronprinz Rudolf restaurant –
next door to our hotel.
Vienna
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11. Day 18 (Thur 9 Jan)
Vienna - USA
Transfer from the hotel to meet
your flight at Vienna airport.
Poland
Prague
Germany
Cesky Krumlov
THE MAGICAL
WHITE XMAS TOUR:
Czech
Republic
Bratislava
Vienna
Slovakia
Budapest
Austria
Hungary
One of our clients wrote an article
about this tour for the editor Jana
Italy
Pearce at Mature Traveller, a
leading senior’s publication. The editor was so impressed with our tour she headlined
Croatia
the article as The World’s Best Holiday! The editor had every reason to be impressed
with our tour as we provide personalised service and ensure that every person in our
group receives exceptional treatment wherever we go.
Our tours are truly unique - we provide premium tickets to first class entertainment
including opera, concert & theatre. We provide travel experience that is second to
none. We have diversity of cultural activities in each city, which is also another reason
for travellers returning again and again to travel with us on our tours to Europe.
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Included in the 17 day european christmas tour:
24 December Transfers from Prague airport to Prague hotel. 9 January transfers
to Vienna airport to meet your flight. 4 & 5 star centrally located hotels, European
transfers on luxury coaches, entrance fees, porterage, tipping and tax.
MEALS:
Gree
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aily Full Buffet Breakfast Daily 3 course of Buffett Dinner, 5
course New Year’s Gala Dinner includes some drinks
TOURS:
Comprehensive sightseeing tours with local expert guides in each
city. Private Vltava cruise in Prague. Private Danube cruise in
Budapest.
Optional: Opera in Budapest and Bratislava
CULTURAL: remium tickets to Prague State Opera Bratislava Opera, Black
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Light Theatre, New Year’s Day Concert in Budapest, Mozart/Strauss
concert in Vienna, Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Heiligenkreuz
Abbey in Vienna Woods, Mayerling Hunting Lodge in Vienna
Woods
$6,790
PRICE: pp twin share
Single Room Supplement: $1,450
* Booking conditions: Cancellations made 7 weeks prior to departure forfeit of
deposit. Cancellation made 6 weeks prior to departure 50% of total cost.
Cancellation 4 weeks prior to departure 100% of total cost.
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12. What people say about us
“After discussing our holiday with friends it was reinforced to us how seamless, trouble
free and well organised the Xmas Tour was. Your years of experience, tireless tweaking and
relationship building with your ‘suppliers’ ie hotels, guides (all extremely good), restaurants,
etc. was very evident throughout. We appreciated your efforts to introduce us to the various
cultures of the countries visited, the opportunity to attend opera, concerts, the theatre, and
to so much European history.”
Tom and Robyn Braun, Mt Waverley, VIC
“Barbara and I can’t thank you enough for this wonderful tour. Such value for money,
so friendly and warm (like being with family) but with all the pressure and worry
removed. It was more than our expectations and personally you are marvelous and
provide the very best you can. All this is enhanced by your personality and the way you
join in like one of us.”
Patricia Hamilton-Brett, Malvern, VIC
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to visit Eastern Europe. I have many enjoyable
memorable memories. You have met all my expectations and your personality kept the
group together in such a professional manner. Thank you for your effort and expertise.”
Joylene Morgan, Kiama NSW
“Thank you for the special experiences – cultural, historical, etc. Truly memorable
which sets your Tour apart from the insipid and mundane! Wonderful, splendid and
unforgettable.” Alma and Howard , Bondi Beach, NSW
“Very good individual attention and attention to detail. Very good value. Very good guides
and introduction to the countries and cities.” Alan Robertson, Mosman, NSW
“For those who regard themselves as travellers rather than tourist, Eva’s European Tours
will prove a Godsend.” Di Hall, Caloundra
“Eva your efforts have given us pleasure and much satisfaction!”
Moya Palmer, South Yarra, VIC
“Wonderful trip, well beyond our expectations. It was Comfort, Class and Care from you,
and what great shows you organized!”Anne Hans Hoffman, Cronulla, NSW
“ I have been on 6 other Tours with different companies, but this one I enjoyed the
most!”Ania and Marek Perelmuter, Caulfield, VIC
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