Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary

11 DAYS IN PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW, AND WARSAW

Day 1 | Sunday

Arrive in Prague You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a welcome drink.

Day 2 | Monday

In Prague After breakfast, we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 3 | Tuesday

To Vienna We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the «City of Waltz.» There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. (B)

Day 4 | Wednesday

In Vienna We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening optional classical Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. (B)

Day 5 | Thursday

To Budapest Today, we depart for Budapest, visiting Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and Esztergom on the way. Dinner in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 6 | Friday

In Budapest The sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore the «Paris of the East», shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. (B)

Day 7 | Saturday

To Krakow The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. (B)

Day 8 | Sunday

In Krakow Our morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some «sernik» or «szarlotka», or simply relax. (B)

Day 9 | Monday

To Warsaw This morning join us for a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrival to Warsaw, Poland’s capital. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 10 | Tuesday

In Warsaw This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the «wedding cake»), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a 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, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens. Optional: Late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)

Day 11 | Wednesday

Depart Warsaw Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B)