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.
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, depart Warsaw, Sunday
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport
by your local host to board your homebound flight.
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