15 Day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe

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2 Warsaw, 2 Krakow, 2 Budapest, 3 Vienna, 2 Prague, 2 Berlin
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Travel along the Royal Route, with its historic monuments and residences in Warsaw Visit the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest See Matthias Church, that served as the scene of several coronations in Budapest Stop at Fisherman's Bastion, for enthralling panoramic views of Budapest Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna Enjoy a guided walking tour of charming Bratislava, capital of Slovakia Take a city tour of Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires" View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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    2 Warsaw, 2 Krakow, 2 Budapest, 3 Vienna, 2 Prague, 2 Berlin

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
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Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Warsaw, Berlin-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 13 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Warsaw 2 nights Krakow 2 nights Budapest 3 nights Vienna 2 nights Prague 2 nights Berlin Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 18 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Poland
Depart for Poland

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Warsaw
Arrive in Warsaw, Poland's capital city and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM Overnight: Warsaw Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Warsaw City Tour
Begin the day with a tour of Warsaw including both banks of the Vistula River. Visit Lazienki Park to view Chopin's Monument, then travel along the Royal Route with its historic monuments and residences toward the Warsaw Ghetto. Walk through the cobbled streets to the Ma...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Jasna Gora Monastery
Travel south to Czestochowa to see the Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora*, home of the Black Madonna, a portrait of Our Lady that is said to have miraculous powers. Drive to Krakow, former residence of the Polish kings. Remainder of the day is at leisure or, join the optio...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Krakow City Tour, Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
This morning, take a tour of medieval Krakow, including a visit to the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle District. Proceed to the Jewish Quarter and visit the Ghetto Heroes Square to view the Jewish Ghetto Memorial, called "The Lonely Chairs." Continue to the Old Town and ...
DAY 6, Thursday - Scenic Drive to Budapest
This morning, travel to the village of Orawka to view St. John the Baptist Church, in the Upper Orava region in Poland. Continue through the scenic Tatra Mountains and the wooded countryside of Slovakia before reaching the Danube Valley and Hungary's capital city of Buda...
DAY 7, Friday - Budapest City Tour
Your morning tour begins in Pest with a chance to view the Parliament, Royal Palace and Heroes' Square. You will cross the Danube River on the Elizabeth Bridge into the Buda Hills. Visit Castle Hill to see the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church*. From Fisherman's Ba...
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel to Vienna
Spend the morning at leisure in Budapest or join the optional tour to Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall*. Later, depart Hungary and travel through the Austrian countryside to Vienna, the former center of the Habsburg Empire. Spend the balance of the day a...
DAY 9, Sunday - Vienna City Tour
Today, take a sightseeing tour that begins with a visit to Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors. Continue with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and view the Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall and Parliament. N...
DAY 10, Monday - Bratislava Excursion
This morning, take a half-day excursion across the border to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The beautifully restored old town with its winding lanes and medieval courtyards is nestled between the steep Castle Hill and the Danube River. First, explore the historic c...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Travel to Prague
This morning, depart Austria for the Czech Republic. Travel through Southern Bohemia to the Czech capital, Prague - "The City of a Thousand Spires". Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, try traditional Czech cuisine at one of the many world-class restaurants in Prague Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12, Wednesday - Prague City Tour
This morning's sightseeing will include a walking tour of the Lesser Town and the Old Town, viewing the 14th century Charles Bridge, with its 30 Baroque statues of various saints. From here, admire the views up to the Prague castle. Continue through the Old Town Square t...
DAY 13, Thursday - Dresden en Route to Berlin
Today cross Saxony to the Baroque art city of Dresden, also known as "the Florence on the Elbe River". Stop at the ornate Zwinger Palace, once a setting for court festivities, and the Semper Opera House. Continue to the Frauenkirche Church, symbol of reconstruction with ...
DAY 14, Friday - Berlin City Tour
This morning, take a guided tour of Berlin. View the landmarks of the old East and West sections of Berlin, including the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the reunification, the glass dome Reichstag Building and "Checkpoint Charlie," the last remaining mark of the formerly di...
DAY 15, Saturday - Depart Germany
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $3,839
Price per day$256
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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