Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and connect with your Travel Director and other travelers on the tour. The rest of the day is open for exploring the city at your own pace before heading to dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
- Day 2
Berlin
Head up the Berlin TV Tower early for 360-degree views across the city and the Spree River. A Local Specialist guides you through the neo-Renaissance Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, and Unter den Linden. The afternoon is yours to wander around freely, or you can join an optional tour focused on Berlin's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton)
Included Activities
- Berlin TV Tower observation platform with 360° views of the city and Spree River
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist of Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience exploring Berlin's past with Local Specialist
Landmarks Berlin TV Tower Reichstag Tiergarten Brandenburg Gate Unter den Linden Spree River 
- Day 3
Berlin to Warsaw
You'll travel through farmland from Berlin toward Poznan and continue on to Warsaw, Poland's capital city. After arriving, the evening is open for exploring on your own or joining an optional experience about Warsaw's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Sobieski)
Included Activities
- Journey through patchwork farmland to Poznań
- Discover the landscapes of Poznań
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience delving into Warsaw's past
Landmarks Poznań 
- Day 4
Warsaw
A Local Specialist takes you through Warsaw's colorful historic center, including the Old Town rebuilt after World War II and the former Warsaw Ghetto. In the afternoon, you're free to do your own thing like visiting Wilanów Palace or catching a Chopin recital. Dinner at a local restaurant wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Sobieski)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist of Old Town, Palace of Culture and Chopin Memorial in Lazienki Park
- Visit Ghetto Heroes Memorial
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Wilanów Palace
- Attend a Chopin recital
Landmarks Warsaw Old Town Palace of Culture and Science Chopin Memorial Lazienki Park Ghetto Heroes Memorial Wilanów Palace - Day 5
Warsaw to Kraków
You'll travel south from Warsaw to the Auschwitz Memorial Site for a guided tour of the former concentration camp, a sobering experience. From there, you continue to Kraków for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Krakow City Center)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Auschwitz Memorial Site of the former Concentration Camp
Landmarks Auschwitz Memorial Site 
- Day 6
Kraków
A Local Specialist walks you through Kraków's streets to see the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, the Old Town, St. Mary's Church, and the Cloth Hall. You have the rest of the day free to check out things like the Wieliczka Salt Mine or try traditional Polish food. An optional Farmhouse Dinner and Polka Party happens this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Krakow City Center)
Included Activities
- Walk through Kraków with Local Specialist
- Visit Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill
- Explore Old Town, St. Mary's Church and Cloth Hall
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Polish Sernik Babci (grandmother's cheesecake) on the Old Town Square
- Visit traditional milk bar
- Farmhouse Dinner and Polka Party with fellow travel companions
Landmarks Wawel Castle Kraków Cathedral Kraków Old Town Square St. Mary's Basilica Sukiennice Cloth Hall Wieliczka Salt Mine - Day 7
Kraków to Budapest
You'll cross through Poland, Slovakia's Tatra mountains, and into Hungary, arriving in Budapest this afternoon. An optional scenic Danube river cruise with dinner is available this evening if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Korona)
Optional Activities
- Scenic river cruise with dinner along the Danube
Landmarks Tatra Mountains Danube River 
- Day 8
Budapest
A Local Specialist shows you Budapest's key sights during a guided tour. Afterward, you can explore on your own or head to Szentendre, a riverside town known for its art galleries. This evening, you'll have dinner with the Schieszl family and learn about their winery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Hungarian dinner with the Schieszl family at their winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Korona)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour with Local Specialist
- Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and hear the story of their winery, which dates back to the 19th century
Optional Activities
- Trip to Szentendre, a lively riverside town renowned for its art life
Landmarks Budapest Castle District Szentendre - Day 9
Budapest to Vienna
You'll leave Budapest and travel through the hilly Transdanubia region past orchards and vineyards. Stop in Győr to walk along Barosi Gábor Street and see the Baroque buildings. Later, you'll reach Vienna for a wine tasting at Cobenzl winery in the Vienna Woods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial Riding School)
Included Activities
- Stop in Győr to explore Baross Gábor Street and Baroque facades
- Wine tasting at Cobenzl winery in Vienna Woods
Landmarks Győr Baross Gábor Street Transdanubia Cobenzl Winery Vienna Woods 
- Day 10
Vienna
A Local Specialist walks you through Vienna's historic Inner Stadt to see the core landmarks. You'll tour the Ring Road past the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building, and Karlskirche. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace, or try an optional experience with traditional Austrian cuisine and a musical performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial Riding School), Hotel (Imperial Riding School, Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Inner Stadt (first district) with Local Specialist
- Tour of Ring Road: Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: traditional Austrian cuisine and musical performance
Landmarks Hofburg Palace Vienna State Opera House Austrian Parliament Building Karlskirche - Day 11
Vienna to Prague
You'll head north to the Czech Republic and visit Tábor, a former Hussite stronghold with Gothic and Renaissance architecture. This afternoon, you'll continue on to Prague.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH City)
Included Activities
- Brief stroll through Tábor and visit to Žižkovo Square to admire Gothic and Renaissance details
Landmarks Tábor Žižkovo Square - Day 12
Prague
A Local Specialist guides you through Prague's winding streets and squares. You'll see St. Vitus Cathedral inside the thousand-year-old Prague Castle, cross the Vltava River to Old Town Square, and view the 14th-century Astronomical Clock. This evening, you'll celebrate the end of your trip with dinner alongside your Travel Director and fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH City)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Prague's Old Town with Local Specialist
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral within Prague Castle
- View 14th-century Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square
- Dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
Landmarks St. Vitus Cathedral Prague Castle Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Vltava River - Day 13
Prague
You'll say goodbye to your Travel Director and the other travelers today, ending your Central European journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
