Poland to Prague

Arrive in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Gather this evening for a welcome briefing, followed by dinner.

This morning, set out for a guided tour of Warsaw's highlights, including the 14th-century St. John's Archcathedral and the remnants of the infamous Ghetto. After lunch, visit Wilanow Palace and Gardens, the former Polish royal residence. Explore the city at your leisure this afternoon.

This morning, visit POLIN Museum, a profound cultural institution that celebrates a 1,000-year history of Polish Jews. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon on your own. Tonight, revel in a private piano performance with a glass of sparkling wine at Szuster Palace.

Drive to Czestochowa, where you visit the monastery of Jasna Gora, home of the Black Madonna, a painting that has drawn countless reverent visitors over the centuries. After lunch, proceed to Krakow and check in to your hotel. This evening, enjoy an A&K-exclusive dinner at the home of a local resident and experience Polish hospitality firsthand.

This morning, explore the remarkable Bochnia Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the world’s only underground ferry systems. Descend the mine and explore its network of chambers and lakes, which have been carved out over the centuries. After lunch in the mine, walk Krakow’s magnificent Market Square. You may also enjoy a visit to St. Mary’s Church, with its famous 15th-century Baroque altar.

This morning, visit the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, preserved as a memorial for the 1.5 million people of 28 nationalities who perished here. Explore the stone buildings of Auschwitz with your specialist guide, who brings to life the everyday horrors experienced by those who were brought here. Return to your hotel, and spend the afternoon at leisure.

Depart Krakow for a short walking tour of the historic riverside town of Olomouc. Admire its Holy Trinity Column, a spectacular Baroque monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Prague.

Visit the Jewish Museum, home of Europe's largest collection of Judaica, and the Jewish Cemetery. Explore Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, birthplace of Franz Kafka, and Old Town Square's Gothic Town Hall for a chance to ascend its iconic clock tower. Later, enjoy lunch and a tasting of Czech beers at a unique floating microbrewery.

In Prague's Castle District, admire the religious artifacts at the Loreto Chapel, as well as the towering, Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. Privately visit the Baroque library halls of the Strahov Monastery, and view its incredible frescos. Tonight, gather for a special farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your onward travel.