Fully Escorted Tour
Eastern European Panorama 13 days |
| Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Berlin, Prague |
| Day 01, Saturday, arrive Vienna |
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| You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travellers and your tour director at the welcome dinner. (D) |
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| Day 02, Sunday, in Vienna |
| Our morning sightseeing tour features Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Belvedere Palace, views of Prater amusement park, UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and many reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon at leisure (B) |
| Day 03, Monday, to Budapest |
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| Today we travel east and, after crossing the border to Hungary, proceed through the region of Transdanubia reaching Budapest in time to relax before dinner. (B,D) |
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| Day 04, Tuesday, in Budapest |
| Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing tour includes all the main attractions: the Parliament, Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church, Hero’s Square and Gellert Hill. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B) |
| Day 05 Wednesday, to Krakow |
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| The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow the arrival. (B,D) |
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| Day 06, Thursday, in Krakow |
| Sightseeing starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free for strolling around the city on your own. (B) |
| Day 07, Friday, to Warsaw |
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During the morning journey to Warsaw there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most sombre memorials of our past, Auschwitz. After lunch break on your own, we proceed via Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora
Monastery, popularly called the “Black Madonna”.
We end our day in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. (B,D) |
| Day 08, Saturday, in Warsaw |
This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of
nationhood and the will to survive against great odds.
A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park with its Palace, summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican.
Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B) |
| Day 09, Sunday, to Berlin |
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On the way to Berlin we stop in Poznan for an
orientation tour and then proceed to Berlin. (B,D) |
| Day 10, Monday, in Berlin |
| Our morning sightseeing tour features the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s Parliament and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view the other famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. (B) |
| Day 11, Tuesday, to Prague |
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| In the morning we continue our journey via Dresden, a beautiful Baroque city. There is a sightseeing tour on arrival, featuring the Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and other important historic sites. Afterwards, we continue our journey to one of the most attractive cities in central Europe, Prague. (B,D) |
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| Day 12, Wednesday, in Prague |
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Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and
ituated on both banks of Vltava River, Prague is one
of the most attractive cities in the world. Your walking city tour starts with panoramic drive to Wenceslav Square, Strahov Stadium and Castle Square. Visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with its gothic St. Vitus
Cathedral, Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Over
Charles Bridge, dating back to 1400’s to view the
Jewish Ghetto and see the world famous astronomical clock. The balance of the day is free for an optional visit to a cultural performance. (B) |
| Day 13, Thursday, depart Prague |
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This morning you will be transferred to Prague airport. (B)
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