Day
1, arrive Vienna, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to the your hotel. Plenty
of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers
and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner in the
charming suburb of Neustift.
Day
2, in Vienna, Sunday
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg Palace,
once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere
Palace, views of Prater amusment park, UN buildings,
St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of
the city's imperial history. Afternoon at leisure
Day
3, to Budapest, Monday
Today we will travel east, and after crossing the border
to Hungary, we will proceed onward through the region
of Transdanubia, reaching Budapest on the time to relax
before dinner.
Day
4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River,
the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series
of graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing tour includes
all the main attractions: the Parliament, Royal Palace,
Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, Coronation Church,
Hero's Square and Gellert Hill. The balance of the day
is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your
own.
Day
5, to Krakow, Wednesday
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and
countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras and into the
great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow
is planned upon the arrival. 420 km
Day
6, in Krakow, Thursday
Sightseeing will start with visit to Wawel Hill, viewing
the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy
the walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit
the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St.
Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for strolling around
the city on your own.
Day
7, to Warsaw, Friday
During the morning journey to Warsaw there is time for
an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials
of our past, Auschwitz. After lunch break on your own,
we proceed via Czestochowa, known for the blackened
picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly
called the "Black Madonna". We end our day
in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. 400 km
Day
8, in Warsaw, Saturday
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood
and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing
tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route
from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park with
its Palace, summer residence of the last King of Poland.
Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture {known as
a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes
of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with
the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square
and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day
is free for shopping, a stroll through the city or an
optional late afternoon Chopin concert.
Day
9, to Berlin, Sunday
On the way to Berlin we stop in Poznan for an orientation
tour, and then proceed to Berlin, today's final destination.
590 km
Day
10, in Berlin, Monday
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag,
the Renaissance building that once housed Germany's
Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The
tour continues through the city to view the other famous
sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free
to explore this once divided city on your own.
Day
11, to Prague, Tuesday
In the morning we continue our journey via Dresden,
a beautiful Baroque city. There will be a sightseeing
tour upon arrival, featuring the Zwinger Palace, Semper
Opera House and other important historic sites. Afterwards,
we continue our journey to one of the most attractive
cities in central Europe, Prague. 390 km
Day
12, in Prague, Wednesday
Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and
situated on the both banks of Vltava River, Prague is
one of the most attractive cities in the world. Your
city tour starts with panoramic drive to the Wenceslav
Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. During
a walking tour visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with
its Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto
Church. Then over the Charles Bridge, dating back to
1400s to view the Jewish Ghetto and see the world famous
Astronomical Clock. The balance of the day is free for
an optional visit to a cultural performance.
Day
13, depart Prague, Thursday
This morning you will be transferred to the airport
to board your homebound flight.
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