Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your private chauffeur meets you and takes you to the hotel, where you'll check into your room and get settled. Dinner is waiting for you this evening, so you can relax after traveling.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a specially selected local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a specially selected local restaurant
- Day 2
Prague
Start the morning however you like, with breakfast in bed if you prefer. A local guide takes you through Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, then you'll stop at the Astronomical Clock. After that, you can choose between walking through the Jewish Quarter or heading to a local brewery to learn about Czech beer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed room service available)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Castle with Local Expert
- Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral with Local Expert
- View Prague's Astronomical Clock with Local Expert
- Choice of guided walk through Jewish Quarter (Josefov) with Local Expert OR craft beer tasting with Czech savoury specialities
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Astronomical Clock Jewish Quarter (Josefov) - Day 3
Prague to Ceský Krumlov
You'll drive through the Bohemian countryside toward Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town that feels like stepping back in time. Your guide walks you through the 13th-century castle, pointing out the Gothic details and that distinctive pink exterior with its six-storey tower. You'll spend the night here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ceský Krumlov Castle with Local Expert
Landmarks/POIs Ceský Krumlov Castle - Day 4
Ceský Krumlov to Melk to Vienna
Cross into Austria to see Melk Abbey, which sits dramatically above the Danube River with its Baroque architecture. From there, head to Vienna for a special after-hours tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the same rooms where Mozart performed when he was young.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Viennese cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Melk Abbey with Local Expert
- VIP after-hours visit to Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Schönbrunn Palace - Day 5
Vienna
Take your time this morning with optional breakfast in bed. Choose between the Imperial Treasury at Hofburg Palace or Belvedere Palace, which has a remarkable art collection. Later this evening, you'll have front row seats at a Mozart and Strauss concert with sparkling wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in bed room service available)
Included Activities
- Choice of visit to Imperial Treasury in Hofburg Palace with Local Expert OR tour of Belvedere Palace with Local Expert
- Classical concert of Mozart and Strauss with front row seats and sparkling wine
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace Belvedere Palace - Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava to Budapest
Walk through Bratislava's medieval center and check out the castle with its distinctive red turrets. Continue on to Budapest, where you'll have a Hungarian dinner followed by a private cruise along the Danube with sparkling wine and city lights reflecting off the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Decadent Hungarian dinner in Budapest, followed by private Danube cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Bratislava Old Town with Local Expert
- Decadent Hungarian dinner in Budapest
- Private evening cruise along the Danube with sparkling wine
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Old Town Bratislava Castle - Day 7
Budapest
A guide takes you through the Parliament Building with its neo-Gothic architecture. Stop by the First Strudel House to watch pastry chefs make paper-thin layers by hand. Then you'll see Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Dinner tonight is at Borkonyha Winekitchen, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Selection of Hungarian delicacies at First Strudel House of Pest, with paper-thin pastries for dessert), Dinner (Michelin-starred dining at Borkonyha Winekitchen - visually stunning dishes blending elegance with contemporary Hungarian influences)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Parliament Building with Local Expert
- Visit to First Strudel House of Pest to watch pastry artists
- Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit to Matthias Church
- Michelin-starred dinner at Borkonyha Winekitchen
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Building First Strudel House of Pest Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church - Day 8
Budapest to Krakow
Drive through the Low Tatras mountains and pause to see Oravsky Hrad castle from above. Continue to Krakow, where you'll explore the Jewish Quarter, the oldest synagogue, and significant religious sites. A local restaurant provides dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Stop to view Oravský Hrad castle
- Guided tour of Krakow's former Jewish Quarter with Travel Concierge
- Visit to oldest synagogue in Krakow
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Oravský Hrad Krakow Jewish Quarter - Day 9
Krakow
You have two options today. Either learn about life under Communist rule by visiting Nowa Huta steel district and seeing vintage Trabant cars, or head to Wawel Cathedral, where Polish monarchs have been crowned throughout history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of guided tour of Nowa Huta steel district with Local Expert to see vintage Trabant car OR tour of Wawel Cathedral (final resting place of Polish Kings) with Local Expert
Landmarks/POIs Nowa Huta Wawel Cathedral - Day 10
Auschwitz-Birkenau
You'll visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and walk through the gateway. The museums in the former prison blocks provide historical context about what happened there during World War II and its significance in European history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and museum
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial - Day 11
Krakow to Warsaw
Travel to Warsaw, which blends restored Gothic buildings with Communist-era architecture and a lively café scene. Your hotel is centrally located, and you can walk through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to experience the city's character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation of Krakow with Travel Concierge
- Stroll through Warsaw Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Warsaw Old Town - Day 12
Warsaw
Either join a Local Expert for a guided tour or explore Warsaw on your own to discover it through a local perspective. You'll see the Chopin monument and Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto monument while learning their histories. Tonight brings a Chopin piano recital followed by traditional Polish dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration dinner at handpicked local restaurant with traditional Polish dishes and quality wines)
Included Activities
- Choice of guided exploration of Warsaw with Local Expert visiting Chopin monument and Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto monument OR discovery of progressive Warsaw with Local Expert
- Chopin piano recital
- Celebration dinner with traditional Polish dishes and quality wines at a handpicked local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Chopin Monument Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Monument - Day 13
Departure
Say goodbye to Warsaw and head to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
