Eastern Europe Escapade

Welcome to the beautiful city of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your centrally located hotel for a three-night stay. In the evening, you'll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers over a welcome drink.

Today, we'll embark on a guided tour of Prague, starting with a coach transfer to the Prague Castle area. We'll explore the castle's courtyards, visit the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Our journey continues across the iconic Charles Bridge to the Old Town, concluding in front of the famous Astronomical Clock. The evening will be highlighted by a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.

Today is yours to explore Prague at your own pace. Your Tour Director will be available to help you plan your day. Don't miss the chance to visit the baroque quarter of Mala Strana and Josefov, the Jewish quarter. For an additional cost, you can also join the 'Tastes of Czechia' tour to savor local flavors.

Leaving Prague behind, we'll journey along the Elbe Valley to Dresden, often referred to as 'Florence on the Elbe'. Here, we'll marvel at the Frauenkirche, the Castle of the Electors of Saxony, and the Green Vault with its collection of Meissen porcelain. Our day concludes with a two-night stay in the dynamic city of Berlin.

We'll start the day with a short drive to Potsdam, where we'll visit the palace of Frederick the Great and Cecilienhof, the site of the Potsdam Treaty signing. Back in Berlin, we'll explore the city's transformation since the fall of the Berlin Wall, visiting landmarks like the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, Alexander Platz, and the former Checkpoint Charlie.

Today, we'll leave Berlin and head to the vibrant capital of Poland, Warsaw. This city is brimming with history and culture, and you'll have plenty to discover during your two-night stay. In the evening, we'll enjoy a traditional Polish dinner.

On our guided tour of Warsaw, we'll explore the historic center, where much of the Old Town was rebuilt after the war. We'll visit the Jewish Ghetto with a local guide, see the Palace of Culture, the Chopin Memorial, and take an excursion to the Royal Castle. The day concludes with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant and a private evening classical music concert.

This morning, we'll visit the Concentration Camp at Auschwitz for a guided tour, providing a sobering reminder of the atrocities of World War II. Later, we'll arrive in Kraków, the former royal capital of Poland, where we'll stay for two nights.

Our exploration of Kraków begins with a visit to the cathedral and castle on Wawel Hill. A walking tour of the old town will take us to St. Mary’s Church and the Cloth Hall. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. In the evening, we'll enjoy a highlight dinner in Kraków.

Today, we'll journey past the Castle of Oravsky Hrad and over the Tatra Mountains, through Slovakia and into Budapest, the capital of Hungary. This city, known as the 'Pearl of the Danube', will be our home for the night.

After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to this unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe. You'll leave the hotel with cherished memories of the places you've visited and the people you've met. Safe travels!