Your Tour Includes

• 5 Handpicked Accommodations

• 19 Meals

Must-See Inclusions:

• Visit Panonhalma Archabbey (UNESCO), the Monastery of the Benedictine Order.

• Come to know the lively nature of Krakow’s well-preserved Old Town.

• Explore the best of both, East and West Berlin.

Cultural Experiences:

• Learn from a Berliner their experiences living in East Germany prior the fall of the Wall.

• Be whisked by train from Prague to “The City of Music” – Vienna, Austria.

• Take a poignant journey through history at the camps of Auschwitz.

• Discover the 2 sides of Hungary’s capital, Buda and Pest, alongside a local expert.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Learn the secrets of Viennese confectionery during a candy-making demonstration.

• Experience Viennese coffee house culture during an Impact Moment.

Highlights

• Berlin

• Dresden

• Prague

• Prague Castle

• Vienna

• Impact Moment

• Viennese Candy Workshop

• Budapest

• Matthias Church

• Choice on Tour: House of Terror Museum or Szechenyi Thermal Baths

• Krakow

• Auschwitz

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Set out to experience the very best of Europe’s cultural capitals.

Day 2: Berlin, Germany

Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Germany’s capital city of Berlin, a blend of deep-rooted history, modern flair and multi-cultural influences. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3: Berlin

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, head out with your local guide and get to know Berlin’s rich history by visiting the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfürstendamm, and the Reichstag Building. Finish your morning city tour by meeting with a Berliner to learn about life in communist East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Later, enjoy some free time for lunch on your own in one of the neighborhood’s many restaurants. This afternoon, end your Berlin guided tour by visiting an area once known as “Checkpoint Charlie” where you will see the remains of the Berlin Wall and West Berlin. The rest of the day is yours to discover and explore at leisure.

Day 4: Berlin - Dresden - Prague, Czech Republic

Meals: Breakfast

Depart for Prague this morning, the “City of a Thousand Spires.” En route, make a stop in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Meet a local guide for a tour highlighting its’ baroque splendour and architectural treasures such as Frauenkirche, the Cathedral of Our Lady, and the Royal Palace. Enjoy time on your own to explore this lovely town on the banks of the Elbe River. Upon arrival in Prague and after check-in, enjoy an evening on your own.

Day 5: Prague

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Your introduction to this fairy-tale city opens with a visit to the remarkable Prague Castle and the haunting St. Vitus Cathedral. Home to kings and emperors, the complex at Prague Castle is one of the most important sites in the Czech Republic and is easily the highlight of the city. Enjoy some free time for lunch in the afternoon before taking a leisurely walking tour through the Old Town. Visit the unique Astronomical Clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. Learn about the poignant history held in Prague’s Jewish Quarter when you pass the Old Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy Prague during your free time before departing to a Czech cooking class.

Day 6: Prague - Vienna, Austria

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

This morning, hop on a train and depart for your next adventure to Vienna, the “musical city.” Upon arrival in Vienna, enjoy a short orientation drive through the city followed by our Impact Moment at a Viennese coffee house. At this café, the baked goods are authentically made by real grandmas. This social enterprise aims to give local retirees a chance to connect with locals and travellers around the world. Later, enjoy an evening in one of Vienna's most beloved restaurants with rich Viennese tradition where dinner mixes with local cultural flavour to create an unforgettable night.

Day 7: Vienna

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, meet your local guide on a scenic walking tour to Vienna’s city centre and behold the beautiful architecture, scenic parks, and gothic spires that fill the city. Learn more about Vienna’s sweet confectionary history when you visit a candy workshop where candies are still being made according to traditional recipes dating back over 150 years. Finish your day by participating in one of Vienna’s most treasured traditions during a Viennese Waltz lesson. Tonight, you may choose to explore the interiors at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and listen to a musical performance at the famous Orangerie where the past comes alive.

Day 8: Vienna - Bratislava, Slovakia - Budapest, Hungary

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the picturesque countryside enroute to Budapest. Make a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia, the former Imperial capital of the Habsburg Empire. Get to know the city’s 4,000-year-old history during an orientation walking tour with your Tour Manager before taking time to enjoy lunch on your own. After lunch, head towards a true historical gem and UNESCO site – Pannonhalma. Get to know more about the history dating back a thousand years and present life in the Archabbey from one of the monks. The succession of history can be seen clearly in the various architectural styles of the monastic buildings. Top off your day in this region with a delicious meal in a local restaurant. Continue to lovely Budapest, a city divided by the Danube with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite bank.

Day 9: Budapest

Meals: Breakfast

The beautiful city of Budapest is yours to discover. This morning a local expert provides an informative city tour featuring Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill with a special stop at Heroes' Square, a unique monument to the many diverse leaders of Hungary. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore how you like. This evening, perhaps you’ll take in the essence of the region during an optional dinner followed by a cruise to view Budapest’s stunning night skyline.

Day 10: Budapest

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, it’s your choice! Choose to visit the House of Terror Museum and Memorial and gain an important perspective of 20th-century Hungarian history -OR- indulge in the famous Thermal Baths of Budapest,* one of the largest spa baths in Europe. This afternoon is yours to uncover “the Queen of the Danube” however you wish.

Day 11: Budapest - Banská Bystrica, Slovakia - Krakow, Poland

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Take in the picturesque landscapes en route to Poland. Make a stop for lunch in Banska Bystrica, a historic town nestled on the banks of the Hron River with architecture dating back to the Middle Ages. Your home for the next three nights is the lively city of Krakow, a historic city offering old world charm. This evening, get to know traditional Polish culture during a folklore show and dinner featuring local cuisine.

Day 12: Krakow - Auschwitz - Krakow

Meals: Breakfast

Discover Krakow’s historic Old Town on a city tour complete with stops at the Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, and the university. In Market Square, marvel at the Gothic city hall tower and the beautiful palaces that surround you. You’ll also get an inside look at Wawel Castle, a former residence of Polish kings. This afternoon, embark on a poignant journey through history as you travel to the camps of Auschwitz.** A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp, where you will learn about the sobering history and resilience of the human spirit. The evening is yours to spend it as you wish.

Day 13: Krakow

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

This morning, join a local guide and discover Krakow’s most-known city district, Kazimierz. On a walking tour, you’ll visit many synagogues along with one of the most prominent ones – the Remuh Synogogue and Cemetery. Walk the former Jewish Market with your guide and connect with the Jewish history, culture, and religion along the way. The rest of the day is yours to explore the town on your own. Toast to the end of this memorable trip as you sit down with your fellow travellers at a Jewish restaurant, feeling connected to the cultures and traditions of Central and Eastern Europe.

Day 14: Krakow - Tour Ends

Meals: Breakfast

Your tour comes to a close today.