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Eastern and Central Europe is a veritable treasure chest of Gothic and Baroque architecture, monuments, bridges, and buildings that are lovely to see. And, in counterpoint to their historic surroundings, Eastern Europeans are the most youthful on the Continent. Americans are loved in these folkloric lands of the East and everyone seems to have an uncle in Chicago!

Today's travelers to Eastern Europe experience the excitement of change and hope for the future; they visit magnificent cities filled with a rich history, lively arts and vibrant commerce.

AAA and General Tours, a AAA Preferred Tour Operator, are pleased to be able to travel with you and share the multiple riches of these colorful lands; they offer 59 "Intimate Journeys to Europe" for 2001 - 2002.

Whether travelers choose one of General Tours escorted "Intimate Journey to Europe" (limited to just 20 guests) or select another of the company's cruise-tours or independent trips, they'll never be lost in a mass of travelers. Even General Tours extra-value PriceBuster trips
average only 15 guests. General Tours programs are ideal for travelers who seek refuge from regimented package tours. It's the company's goal that when people travel with General Tours, they fit right into the scenery and become a part of the country they're visiting.

Folkloric traditions come alive as you travel along the Warsaw's Royal Route to Lazienki and walk the cobbled streets of 14th-century Old Town. Travelers can spend an evening being drawn back into the past as music surrounds the audience with a thrilling Chopin piano concert.

Hungary's twin capital cities, Buda and Pest, span the banks of the Danube River, each side offers its distinct personality to visitors. Everyone loves Vienna, the "waltzing" city and former capital of the Habsburg Empire - it's as romantic and vibrant as you expect. Czechoslovakia's pride is Prague - it seems that the whole city is filled with lovely Gothic and baroque buildings and cobblestone streets that wind over seven hills. No wonder Gšethe called Prague "the jewel in the crown of the world."

Berlin is one of the great cities of the world full of energy, history and excitement. From the Rathaus Schšneberg, where John F. Kennedy delivered his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, to the remains of the Berlin Wall, Berlin is a fascinating metropolis.

Cruise-Tours on Europe's waterways incorporate a rich tradition of meticulous service with itineraries that combine the ease and comfort of a cruise ship with the behind-the-scenes experiences of an overland journey. Europe's blessings are her rivers; the Rhine, Seine, Rhone, Elbe, Danube and Volga thread small towns, countryside, ocean ports and cities into a memorable tapestry.

Ask your AAA Travel Agent about General Tours 54 years of experience in taking Americans to the most interesting places on earth. General Tours "Intimate Journeys to Eastern Europe" include comprehensive fully-escorted tours, cruise-tours and in-depth
independent trips to a specific area.

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Published in the April 2001 issue of the AAA Traveler.