From Prague to Warsaw | 11 Days

DAY 1:                 PRAGUE

On arrival at Prague airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travellers tonight at a welcome dinner. Overnight in Prague. (D)

DAY 2:                 PRAGUE

After breakfast. we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. Continue to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Prague. (B)

DAY 3:                 PRAGUE – VIENNA

We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries. Overnight Vienna. (B, D)

DAY 4:                 VIENNA

We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace; then continue to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon is free. In the evening enjoy the classical Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. Overnight Vienna. (B)

DAY 5:                 VIENNA – BUDAPEST

Today, after breakfast, the sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. Overnight Budapest. (B)

DAY 6:                 BUDAPEST

The entire day is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. Dinner and overnight in Budapest. (B, D)

DAY 7:                 BUDAPEST – KRAKOW

The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. You’ll arrive in time for a relaxing dinner. Overnight Krakow. (B,D)

DAY 8:                 KRAKOW

A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some “sernik” or “szarlotka”, or simply relax. Overnight Krakow. (B)   

DAY 9:                 KRAKOW – CZESTOCHOWA – WARSAW

This morning join a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the “Black Madonna.” In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw for overnight. (B, D)

DAY 10:              WARSAW

This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a 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, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens, or perhaps attending an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. Overnight Warsaw. (B)

DAY 11:                             WARSAW

After breakfast, transfer to Warsaw airport for your departure flight. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

PRAGUE: Hotel Adria

VIENNA: Hotel Fleming’s Selection

BUDAPEST: Hotel Mercure Corona

KRAKOW: Hotel Novotel Centrum

WARSAW: Hotel Mercure Grand

INCLUSIONS:

• First class hotels
• Arrival transfer from Prague Airport to the tour hotel on day 1
• Departure transfer from tour hotel to Warsaw Airport on day 11
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Sightseeing tours in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw

Things to Note:

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.