Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.
Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt
Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in this afternoon, enjoy an orientation tour of Germany's dynamic financial centre and medieval Römerplatz.(Dinner) TF.
Mercure Neu Isenburg (F)
Day 3 - Frankfurt - Berlin (2-nights)
Today's journey takes you north into eastern Germany across the northern plains, to Berlin for the two-night stay which is now the exciting reunited capital of the country.(Buffet Breakfast).
Park Plaza Prenzlauerberg (MF)
Day 4 - Berlin Sightseeing and at Leisure
The morning sightseeing features highlights of a united Berlin including the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German State Opera House. Later there's time at leisure, to perhaps join an optional excursion exploring Berlin's secret past?(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - Berlin - Warsaw (2 nights)
First head to the German border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder. Continue on to Poland, making a stop at the commercial of Poznan, with its City Hall and Gothic churches. Later, cross the central plains of Poland to its capital, Warsaw.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner).
Novotel Warsaw (SF)
Day 6 - Warsaw Sightseeing
The morning's sightseeing tour reveals Warsaw's historic centre where much of the old town was rebuilt after the war including St. John's Cathedral and the Royal Palace. Also included is the site of the Warsaw Ghetto. At leisure don't miss the opportunity to take an excursion to Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski, saviour of Vienna. Later this evening why not enjoy a private Chopin piano recital?(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - Warsaw - Krakow (2 nights)
After breakfast, travel south to Czestochowa, site of the 14th century Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora. This place of pilgrimage is the home of a world famous portrait of Our Lady, the Black Madonna, thought to be painted by St. Luke. From here it's on to Krakow for two nights. Later, on arrival, why not take a trip to see the famous sculptures in the nearby salt mines?(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner).
Chopin (MF)
Day 8 - Krakow Sightseeing
The morning sightseeing tour reveals the city's medieval walls and buildings, highlighting the castle and cathedral on Wavel Hill, echoes of Poland's royal heritage. With time at leisure, perhaps take a stroll through the medieval old town? Later maybe visit Auschwitz, a chilling reminder of the wartime Holocaust.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 9 - Krakow - Budapest (2 nights)
Beautiful scenery awaits you on the drive through the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Here cross into the Slovak Republic and on to Hungary en route to Budapest on the romantic River Danube.(Buffet Breakfast).
Danubius Hotel Arena (F)
Day 10 - Budapest Sightseeing
After breakfast, the main sights of the twin cities included on the morning sightseeing tour are the Fishermen's Bastion, Heroes' Square and the Church of St. Matthias, plus a panoramic view of the city from Gellert Hill. Then with time on your own, maybe take a trip to Szentendre or visit the Parliament buildings. Tonight dinner is at the hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - Budapest - Vienna (2 nights)
Today's journey through the region of Transdanubia, characterised by grain fields, continues to the town of Györ. Founded by the Romans, Györ has retained much of its medieval and Baroque charm. From here, cross the Austrian border en route to imperial Vienna.(Buffet Breakfast).
Senator (F)
Day 12 - Vienna Sightseeing
From the Parliament to the Opera, the Hofburg to the City Hall, the guided sightseeing tour reveals the of the Austrian capital. This evening, why not join an optional excursion and head for the city's outskirts to one of Austria's many wine villages for dinner or to a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13 - Vienna - Prague (2 nights)
This morning cross the border into the Czech Republic via the medieval town of Brno. From here continue through the historic Bohemian countryside to the golden city of Prague.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner).
Jurys Inn Prague (MF)
Day 14 - Prague Sightseeing
Spanning the River Vltava, Prague ranks as one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. The guided sightseeing tour features Prague Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the old town square. At leisure, why not enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vltava River?(Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 - Prague - Frankfurt
Today leave the Czech Republic, passing through the beer-brewing town of Pilsen where we also see the Škoda car factory. Next cross the border into Germany to charming Rothenburg. Here an orientation of the city explores its medieval streets and fortified walls. There's time to shop for Christmas ornaments before returning to Frankfurt.(Buffet Breakfast).
Mercure Neu Isenberg (F)
Day 16 - Frankfurt - USA
This morning, time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as your memorable tour together comes to an end. There are transfers available to Frankfurt Airport, conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)
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