Middle Europe Highlights

• Roundtrip economy class airfare from New York
• 6 nights First Class hotel accommodations:
  (Warsaw 2, Berlin 2, Prague 2)
• All sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned motor coach with English-speaking tour escort/manager throughout, local guides in all major cities and entrance fees for the tours.
• Welcome dinner with wine in Neustift (Vienna)
• All hotel service charges and taxes
• Meals as per itinerary: B = Breakfast (6), D = Dinner (3)
• All transfers and baggage handling as per itinerary
• FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio
  
  Sightseeing Tours Included: Warsaw; Berlin; Prague
  

Itinerary

DAY 1: THU – USA/WARSAW
Departure on your overnight transatlantic flight to Warsaw with meals enroute.

DAY 2: FRI – WARSAW (D)
Arrival today at the Warsaw airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director.

DAY 3: SAT – WARSAW (B)
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 4: SUN - WARSAW/BERLIN (B,D)
Today we travel to Berlin, stopping enroute in Poznan for an orientation tour, and then proceed to Berlin, today's final destination.

DAY 5: MON - BERLIN (B)
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 6: TUE - BERLIN/PRAGUE (B,D)
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.

DAY 7: WED - PRAGUE (B)
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 8: THU - PRAGUE/USA (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodations	HOTEL NAME
Warsaw	Radisson SAS
Berlin	Berlin/ Excelsior
Prague	Diplomat

Departure Dates & Prices

Rates are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and include airline fuel surcharges. Airfare from New York is included; departures from most USA gateways are available - please inquire. Air taxes & security fees (approx. $110-150) are additional.

DEPARTURES FROM OTHER US CITIES: Competitive airfares are available - please inquire.

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from above prices:

BUSINESS CLASS UPGRADE (Transatlantic airfare): $2,649 to $3,189 depending on your travel dates