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Central Europe - Cities of Eastern Europe


tour code: 6070T
Central Europe - Cities of Eastern Europe

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Total meals included: 14 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT AREA, GERMANY.
DAY
1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
FRANKFURT AREA–WEIMAR–BERLIN
DAY
2
Our first stop today is in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the “Athens of Germany.” Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin.
Today’s Distance: 357 mi/ 575 km
Meals included: Breakfast
BERLIN
DAY
3
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin has developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden; and it has created brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.
Meals included: Breakfast
BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAW
DAY
4
Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading centers, and admire its renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland.
Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km
Meals included: Breakfast
WARSAW.
DAY
5
The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section.
Meals included: Breakfast Dinner
WARSAW–JASNA GÓRA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKÓW
DAY
6
Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, JASNA GÓRA near Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has become the country’s national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków.
Today’s Distance: 289 mi/ 465 km
Meals included: Breakfast Dinner
KRAKÓW
DAY
7
This, they say, is Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital, and today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and visit WAWEL CATHEDRAL. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals.
Meals included: Breakfast
KRAKÓW–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
DAY
8
Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the liveliest Eastern European capital.
Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km
Meals included: Breakfast Dinner
BUDAPEST.
DAY
9
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the guided city tour.
Meals included: Breakfast
BUDAPEST-BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA-VIENNA, AUSTRIA.
DAY
10
Journey northwest and cross the border into neighboring Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna.
Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km
Meals included: Breakfast
VIENNA.
DAY
11
Join the included city sightseeing tour for a great introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own or join our wonderful optional excursions.
Meals included: Breakfast
VIENNA-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
DAY
12
Morning at leisure or join an optional excursion. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague.
Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km
Meals included: Breakfast Dinner
PRAGUE.
DAY
13
The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment.
Meals included: Breakfast
PRAGUE-NUREMBERG-GERMANY, FRANKFURT AREA
DAY
14
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area.
Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km
Meals included: Breakfast Dinner
FRANKFURT AREA.
DAY
15
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included: Breakfast

TOUR ONLY


Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.



  • Services of a tour director

  • Accommodation

  • Selected meals

  • Free Wi-Fi on coach

  • Individual audio system


TOUR WITH FLIGHTS


Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.



  • Flights

  • Transfers

  • Services of a tour director

  • Accommodation

  • Selected meals

  • Free Wi-Fi on coach

  • All airport taxes

 

Optional Excursions

 

To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.

 

BERLINER SPECIALITIES DINNER

A delightful dinner in a typical German restaurant located in the heart of Berlin. You will taste Berliner specialities and be entertained by live music.

€40 (Euro)

FAMOUS CITY OF POTSDAM

Potsdam is famous for its fine palaces and many beautiful historical buildings. Visit the Cecilienhof Palace where Truman, Attlee and Stalin signed the Potsdam agreement in 1945. See magnificent Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederich the Great. For Saturday departures it is not possible to operate this excursion due to Cecilienhof Palace being closed.

€50 (Euro)

WILANOW PALACE

Nicknamed "Mini Versailles," this splendid baroque palace was the residence of King John III Sobieski who defeated the Turks at the battle of Vienna in 1683. *Please note: If the Wilanow Palace is closed, the Royal Castle will be visited instead.

€26 (Euro)

THE BEST OF CHOPIN

Enjoy a recital of some of Chopin's most beautiful music in his birthplace. The evening includes a glass of champagne during the intermission.

€35 (Euro)

KRAKOW EXPERIENCE

Visit the beautiful one-time capital of Poland. Your tour includes the Kazimierz, the medieval Jewish quarter where part of the film "Schindler's list" was filmed, the vast Market Place, Clothier's Hall, and the Church of St. Mary's. Then to Wawel Hill to see the Royal Palace and the great cathedral where most of Poland's kings and queens were crowned and are buried.

€25 (Euro)

WIELICZKA SALT MINES

The Wieliczka salt mines are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an elevator down into the depths of the mine, to marvel at the vast network of underground passages, caves, lakes, and even a chapel decorated with rock salt sculptures.

€40 (Euro)

FOLKLORE & DINNER

Enjoy an evening of typical Polish food and unlimited drinks throughout the evening in the unique atmosphere of an 18th century wooden cottage.

€50 (Euro)

DANUBE CRUISE & ILLUMINATIONS

Board a boat for a one-hour cruise on the mighty Danube accompanied by a local guide. Enjoy river views of the Castle District, the House of Parliament, Gellert Hill, and cruise under the Chain Bridge and around Margaret Island. Two drinks are included.

€30 (Euro)

HUNGARIAN NIGHT

A typical Hungarian evening. After an aperitif, enjoy dinner with some fine local specialties and unlimited wine, followed by a programme of Hungarian folklore and Gypsy music.

€48 (Euro)

KURSALON WALTZ SHOW

The Vienna Kursalon was built between 1865 and 1867 in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The Kursalon sparkles in renewed splendour, inviting audiences to experience the musical pleasures that have thrilled visitors since the famed Promenade Concerts of the Strauss brothers. Enjoy the unique Viennese ambience and partake of this wonderful musical journey through time.

€45 (Euro)

SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE & GARDENS

A guided tour of part of the magnificent palace of Schönbrunn, which was the summer residence of the Austrian Emperors for nearly 150 years. It was built between 1695 and 1749 with over 100 rooms and beautiful gardens. End the tour with free time in the main gardens.

€40 (Euro)

PANORAMA & KRIZIK'S FOUNTAINS

First enjoy a visit to Strahov monastery where you will appreciate a spectacular view over the whole of Prague and the Moldau River. Then continue to a typical Czech pub where you will taste the famous Prague dark beer. You will end your evening at the Krizikova Fountains, a well known outdoor spectacle where the fountains and the sound of the cascading water is synchronised with music and lights.

€32 (Euro)

THE BEST OF MEDIEVAL PRAGUE

An afternoon full of history and architectural beauty - an intensive visit of the entire Castle District with entrance to the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Crypt of the Bohemian Kings. You will also see inside the St. George Basilica. Finally, to Golden Lane where Franz Kafka lived for a short while.

€35 (Euro)

CZECH DINNER & MUSIC

A typical Czech meal in a famous wine restaurant not far from Prague Castle including unlimited drinks with wine served from special glass pipes. During the meal enjoy folklore music from different parts of the country.

€47 (Euro)

Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.