Itinerary
- Day 1
Frankfurt
You'll arrive and get settled at your hotel. Your tour guide will have posted information about the tour start at the hotel reception, so you can check in and find out what's happening. This gives you free time to relax and prepare before things kick off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Frankfurt Congress)
- Day 2
Rhine - Moselle Valleys to Dortmund
Start with a Rhine River cruise between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar, two sections with really nice scenery along the river. You'll stop in Cochem for lunch where there's an impressive castle overlooking the town. From there, head to Cologne to visit the Gothic Cathedral before arriving in Dortmund for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Cochem)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nh Dortmund)
Included Activities
- Short cruise on the Rhine between Rüdesheim and Sankt Goar
- Visit Cologne's Gothic Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Walk along the Rhine River in Cologne
- Explore Cologne's city center
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cochem Castle Rhine River 
- Day 3
Fairy Tale Route - Hanover
Today you're traveling through towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm tales. Walk through Trendelburg's medieval castle and see the Rapunzel Tower, then explore Höxter and the ancient Corvey Abbey. After that, stop at Polle Castle ruins, then head to Hamelin, famous for the Pied Piper story. You'll end up in Hanover with free time near the old town hall.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Höxter)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover)
Included Activities
- Visit Trendelburg medieval castle and Rapunzel Tower
- Visit Corvey Abbey, 9th-century monastery and World Heritage Site
- Visit Polle Castle ruins (Cinderella's Castle)
- Stroll near Hanover old town hall
Landmarks Trendelburg Castle Rapunzel Tower Corvey Abbey Polle Castle Hamelin Hanover Old Town Hall 
- Day 4
Goslar - Quedlinburg to Berlin
After breakfast, you'll check out Goslar with its beautiful wooden architecture and ancient walls. Continue to Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 2,100 half-timbered houses to wander through. Later you travel to Berlin, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim Berlin)
Included Activities
- Explore Goslar with its wooden architecture and ancient walls
- Visit Quedlinburg UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Goslar Quedlinburg Quedlinburg Town Hall Quedlinburg Collegiate Castle 
- Day 5
Berlin
Spend the day exploring Berlin's culture with a guided tour covering the historic center, Museum Island, Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate. You'll also see shopping streets and parks, plus visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. The afternoon is free so you can explore more on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maritim Berlin)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Berlin's historic center, Museum Island, Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Holocaust Memorial
- Visit Berlin Wall Memorial Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Potsdam and its stunning palaces
Landmarks Reichstag Brandenburg Gate Museum Island Holocaust Memorial Berlin Wall Memorial Museum 
- Day 6
Dresden to Prague
Travel through scenic forests to Dresden, a city known for its exceptional architecture and art. You'll have time to see the palaces and grab lunch. Then cross into the Czech Republic and arrive in Prague mid-afternoon for a panoramic tour that covers the Castle, Town Hall Square, and Charles Bridge. By evening you'll head to the city center with its traditional breweries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard By Marriot Prague City)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague including the Castle, Town Hall Square, and Charles Bridge
- Evening transfer to Prague city center
Optional Activities
- Admire Dresden's magnificent palaces
- Explore traditional breweries in Prague city center
Landmarks Prague Castle Old Town Square Charles Bridge Dresden 
- Day 7
Prague
This is a free day in Prague. You can explore the city at your own pace and check out whatever attractions interest you without a scheduled tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard By Marriot Prague City)
Optional Activities
- Explore Artistic Prague including Mala Strana, the Infant Jesus of Prague, and St. Nicholas Church
- Cruise on the Vltava River
- Visit the Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Mala Strana Infant Jesus of Prague St. Nicholas Church Vltava River Jewish Quarter 
- Day 8
Prague to Budapest
You'll depart early and visit Lednice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Moravia region with beautiful gardens and a castle. Pass through Slovakia and stop in Gyor, the city of four rivers, for lunch and a walk around. Later you arrive in Budapest mid-afternoon and head to the pedestrian area with charming traditional restaurants featuring live music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Gyor)
Included Activities
- Visit Lednice UNESCO World Heritage Site with its beautiful gardens and castle
- Evening transfer to Budapest pedestrian area
Optional Activities
- Explore Gyor's historic center
Landmarks Lednice Castle Gyor 
- Day 9
Budapest
Take a panoramic tour of Budapest divided by the Danube River, exploring Buda with its historic old town and Pest with its lively commercial districts. The afternoon is free for you to wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Budapest including Buda's historic old town and Pest's commercial districts
Landmarks Buda Pest Danube River 
- Day 10
Budapest to Krakow
You'll depart early and travel through Slovakia, visiting Bratislava on the Danube with time to walk through its historic center at the foot of the castle. Continue to Trencin, a charming medieval town with an impressive castle and vibrant historic center, for lunch. From there head through scenic forests and rolling hills into Poland, arriving in Krakow by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Trencin)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Conrad)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Bratislava's historic center
Optional Activities
- Explore Trencin's medieval center and castle
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Bratislava Historic Center Trencin Trencin Castle 
- Day 11
Krakow - Auschwitz - Warsaw
Start with a morning panoramic tour of Krakow with a local guide, covering the medieval streets, Market Square (one of Europe's largest), and Wawel Hill. After lunch, visit Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to reflect on this dark part of history. Then visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra in Czestochowa before arriving in Warsaw.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Warszawa Airport), Hotel (Hilton Warsaw Hotel And Convention Centre)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Krakow including Market Square and Wawel Hill
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
- Visit Monastery of Jasna Góra in Czestochowa
Landmarks Krakow Market Square Wawel Hill Auschwitz-Birkenau Monastery of Jasna Góra 
- Day 12
Warsaw
Begin with a panoramic tour of Warsaw with a local guide, covering the historic old town (restored after World War II and now a World Heritage Site), Royal Palace, and cobbled streets. You'll see the Palace of Culture, a Soviet gift, the former Jewish ghetto, and Lazienki Park with the Chopin Monument. The free afternoon lets you visit museums or explore the lively city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Warszawa Airport), Hotel (Hilton Warsaw Hotel And Convention Centre)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Warsaw including old town, Royal Palace, Palace of Culture, former Jewish ghetto, and Lazienki Park
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Warsaw Rising Museum
- Explore lively city center shops and activities
Landmarks Warsaw Old Town Royal Palace Palace of Culture and Science Warsaw Ghetto Lazienki Park Chopin Monument 
- Day 13
Warsaw
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast, leaving you with lasting memories from your time traveling through Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
