Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive in Munich and check into your hotel, then meet your tour guide for an orientation walk through the city's main attractions. This evening, head to a historic Bavarian restaurant with your group for traditional German dinner, which is a good chance to get to know your tour leader and the other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional German dinner in a historic Bavarian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore Munich; capital of Bavaria
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to see Munich's top sights
- Day 2
Munich to Prague
Travel from Munich toward Prague, stopping in Nuremberg for an orientation tour of Bavaria's second-largest city. After that, you'll continue to Prague where a guided tour takes you through the cobbled streets. By evening, settle in at a local restaurant for traditional Czech food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Czech cuisine at a local eatery)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg
- Discover Prague on a guided tour
- Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague
- Day 3
Prague
You have the full day to explore Prague on your own, or you can join optional tours. In the afternoon, choose between a Prague+ tour hitting top spots like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, or the Prague Tastes & Tales excursion that includes a Slivovitz distillery tasting. The evening wraps up with traditional Czech music, dance, and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening of traditional Czech music, dance and food
Optional Activities
- Prague+ optional excursion to see Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Secret Garden grotto, churches, opera houses, concert halls, parks, John Lennon Wall and local beerhouse
- Prague Tastes & Tales excursion to learn about Prague's history and enjoy Slivovitz distillery tasting tour
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Charles Bridge Old Town Square Jewish Quarter John Lennon Wall - Day 4
Prague to Krakow
Leave Prague early for Krakow, with a guided stop at Auschwitz concentration camp along the way, an important and reflective part of the journey. From there, continue to Krakow, Poland's royal capital, check into your hotel, and have dinner included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz Concentration Camp - Day 5
Krakow
Start with a guided walking tour covering Krakow's top sights and their history. After the tour, the rest of your day is open. If you're interested, an optional excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine lets you go underground to see chapels and sculptures carved from salt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Krakow on a walking tour
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including descent through 2km of tunnels to see chapels, reliefs, freestanding sculptures carved into salt rock walls, subterranean lakes and archaeological exhibits
Landmarks/POIs Wieliczka Salt Mine - Day 6
Krakow to Budapest
Travel to Budapest with a stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for an orientation tour of this medieval city. Then continue to Budapest for a driving tour showing the Houses of Parliament and riverside views. Dinner at a local restaurant is included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Banska Bystrica
- Discover Budapest with a local guide
Landmarks/POIs Houses of Parliament - Day 7
Budapest
You have free time to explore Budapest. See WWII remnants and 1956 uprising sites, or visit St. Stephen's Basilica and the Central Market if architecture interests you. Optional tours include a Budapest+ guided experience or the Budapest Baths for thermal waters. Later, you can optionally join a Danube River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest+ optional excursion to explore unique and fascinating historical details, architectural delights like St. Stephen's Basilica, cultural hotspots such as Central Market, and historical remnants from WWII and the 1956 uprising
- Budapest Baths optional excursion to soak in thermal waters of popular bath-houses including Szechenyi Baths
- Optional Danube River cruise to marvel at the city's lights at night
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Basilica Central Market Szechenyi Thermal Bath Danube River - Day 8
Budapest to Vienna
Head toward Vienna with a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia where you'll do a guided walking and driving tour and see Bratislava Castle overlooking the city. When you reach Vienna, take a driving tour of cultural and historical landmarks. Dinner is included, and you have the option to attend a classical concert at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery where Mozart performed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Bratislava; Slovakia's capital city
- See the highlights of Vienna on a guided tour
Optional Activities
- Optional evening classical concert at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle Schönbrunn Palace - Day 9
Vienna to Ljubljana
Leave Vienna for Ljubljana, stopping in Graz, Austria for an orientation tour. After arriving in Ljubljana, an orientation tour shows you the city's highlights including Ljubljana Castle. This evening you can wander the walkable city on your own or join an optional excursion to experience local Slovenian cuisine and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience an orientation tour of Graz
- Discover the magic of Ljubljana on a guided tour
Optional Activities
- Optional evening excursion to experience local Slovenian cuisine and culture
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana Castle - Day 10
Ljubljana to Munich
Travel back toward Munich with a stop at Lake Bled for photos and the chance to try famous Bled Cream Cake, then explore Salzburg with its storybook architecture, cliff-top fortress, and mountain scenery. You'll reach Munich by evening with time to explore on your own, or optionally join a final group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience picture-perfect Salzburg
- Visit beautiful Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Optional last dinner with the group in Munich
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Salzburg Fortress - Day 11
Munich
Your 11-day tour ends today. After breakfast, exchange contact details with your travel companions to stay connected. Feel free to share photos and memories on social media using #ExpatExplore and #BetterTogether.
- Meals
- Breakfast
