Willkommen in Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Includes meal(s): Dinner
Historic Berlin This morning, join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of Berlin featuring views of the State Opera House, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Tiergarten Park, and the elegant Ku-Damm. Stop to take photos at the Brandenburg Gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and the Holocaust Memorial. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
In 1961 East and West Berlin became physically divided by a concrete wall, leaving the Brandenburg Gate isolated in a restricted area. As the wall began to fall in 1989, the Brandenburg Gate was once again reachable, and became considered a national symbol of peace and unity. Today it is Berlin's most famous landmark
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Polish Treasures Depart Berlin for a drive that will take you across the border into Poland. En route to Warsaw, stop at Poznań, one of Poland’s oldest cities, and spend some free time exploring this pretty town with its colourful Old Market Square. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
The university town of Poznań sits on the Warta River with beautiful Renaissance-style buildings in its Old Market Square. Every day at noon, visitors are amused by the Town Hall clock, featuring mechanical goats who butt heads!
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Classical Notes in Warsaw Get acquainted with Warsaw as you follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour of Poland’s capital city featuring a visit to the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Town). Free time this afternoon to explore more of the city before attending a [LF] special Chopin concert. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Enjoy a wonderful performance of passionate compositions by Frédéric Chopin in an elegant hall in Warsaw. Hear the moving music created by the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
The Shining Mountain Today, leave Warsaw and travel south. Arrive in Częstochowa, the most popular pilgrimage site in Poland, and visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra famous for its Black Madonna. After some free time for lunch, continue to Auschwitz for a moving guided visit of the site of the former concentration camp. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Founded in the 13th century, Częstochowa is home to Jasna Góra (meaning “Shining Mountain”). Here, the beautiful Jasna Góra monastery is a global pilgrimage site, home to stunning frescoes and the famed painting, Our Lady of Częstochowa – also known as the Black Madonna
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Eastern Gem Enjoy a morning at leisure to start exploring the city of Kraków. Later, meet your Local Guide for a city sightseeing tour, which comprises a walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, plus an orientation drive with a photo stop at Wawel Castle and a visit to St. Mary’s Church. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Since its beginnings in the 7th century, Kraków has been a vital cultural city. The historic center of Kraków has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible history and ancient architecture, much of which survived World War II. Today, you’ll revel in its large market square, vibrant streets, historic sites, and restaurants
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Scenic Slovakia Three countries today! From Poland, cross the border into Slovakia. Take a scenic drive to Donovaly, formerly an important player in the Slovak resistance and now a beautiful ski resort. Enjoy free time to browse and enjoy lunch before continuing into Hungary to reach Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube.” (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Admire the vistas of this alpine haven in the heart of Slovakia. Located near two National Parks, the lovely ski resort of Donovaly offers the perfect photo opportunity
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Spend Your Day Your Way in Budapest. Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour featuring Heroes’ Square and a panoramic view of Fishermen’s Bastion. Explore more of Budapest with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.
Free time this evening. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
The City of Music Cross the border into Austria to reach Vienna, the capital city. After some free time for lunch, join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour including a drive along the elegant Ringstrasse. Stop to take photos of the Hofburg Palace and Heldenplatz and visit the incredible St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy free time this evening to try some local specialties for dinner. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna. A sight to behold, the cathedral features the massive Romanesque “Giant's Door” – adorned with dragons, birds, lions, monks, and demons
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
City of Dreams Enjoy a free day in Vienna, absorb more art and culture in one of the many museums, browse the stores, or experience the Viennese coffee-house culture with a delicious Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) at one of the city’s elegant cafés. (B)
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
Fall in love with the Austrian city that has played an important role throughout history. It is easy to see how musical geniuses such as Mozart and Strauss were inspired by this captivating city
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Bohemian Beauties Arrive in Telč, considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic. Admire the triangular market square and sit down for a [LF] light lunch of local specialties. Later, continue with a scenic drive through Moravia and Bohemia to reach Prague, the “Golden City.” This evening, join your travel companions for dinner in a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Discover the beauty of Telč, with the beautiful pastels and bold hues of its Renaissance and Baroque town homes. It is so special that its historic center is UNESCO-listed. Indulge in the local specialties served for lunch
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend your day your way in Prague. Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour to see the Astronomical Clock and visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds. Explore more of Prague with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.
Free time this evening. (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin! Return to Germany. En route to Berlin, stop in Dresden, enjoy free time for lunch and an orientation walk that includes the courtyard of the Zwinger Palace, revered for its stunning Baroque architecture. Continue to Berlin, and this evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Although much of Dresden was destroyed during World War 2, the people did not give up. Once the war was over, they started to rebuild their cultural heritage, turning it back into one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Behind the beauty there is also a city of innovation, one of its most famous products is porcelain; it also claims to have invented toothpaste tubes, beermats, and an early version of milk chocolate
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
