DAY 1: FRI – USA/VIENNA
Departure on your overnight transatlantic flight to Vienna
with meals enroute.
DAY 2 - SAT – VIENNA (D)
Arrival today at the Vienna airport where you will be met
and transferred to 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 3 - SUN – VIENNA (B)
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg Palace,
once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere
Palace, views of Prater amusement park, UN buildings, St.
Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's
imperial history. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 4 - MON – VIENNA/BUDAPEST (B,D)
Today we will travel east, and after crossing the border to
Hungary, we will proceed onward through the region of Transdanubia,
reaching Budapest in the time to relax before dinner.
DAY 5 - TUE – BUDAPEST (B)
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 6 - WED – BUDAPEST/KRAKOW (B,D)
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside
of Slovakia, past the Tatras and into the great plains of
Poland. Dinner this evening in Krakow.
DAY 7 - THU – KRAKOW (B)
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 8 - FRI – KRAKOW/WARSAW (B,D)
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.
DAY 9 - 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. Balance of the day at leisure
for shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late
afternoon Chopin concert.
DAY 10 - SUN – WARSAW/BERLIN (B,D)
On the way to Berlin we stop in Poznan for an orientation
tour, and then proceed to Berlin, today's final destination.
DAY 11 - 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 12 - 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 13 - 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 14 - THURSDAY - DEPART PRAGUE (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for
your departure flight.
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner
