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Day 1
ARRIVE VIENNA
Welcome to Vienna! After check-in, your Local Guide gives a superb historical account of the Hapsburg dynasty during your sightseeing and walking tour of Old Vienna. Admire the Hofburg Palace, Imperial Boulevards, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and ‘Am Hof’. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 2
VIENNA - LAKE BLED (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the Loibl Pass in the Karawanken Mountains to the green hills of Slovenia. Arrive later in Lake Bled, an earthly paradise and your home for the next two nights. A beautiful glacial lake in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is a picturesque and serene escape set amid forests and mountains. There is time this afternoon to explore the medieval castle or take a boat ride on the lake. Dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 3
LAKE BLED FREE TIME
Spend the day as you wish. Relax or consider joining an optional excursion to the extensive maze of underground caves at Postojna.
Day 4
LAKE BLED - LJUBLJANA - ZAGREB (2 NIGHTS)
In the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide includes the Opera House, Cathedral, National Museum, Castle and the Three Bridges Square. Later, cross the border into Croatia and arrive in Zagreb. Dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
ZAGREB SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
A fascinating city, Zagreb combines the best of Eastern and Western Europe. Your Local Guide shows you all the landmarks in the lower and upper town, including the majestic Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mark’s Church and the Opera House. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice.
Day 6
ZAGREB - BUDAPEST (2 NIGHTS)
Across the border in Hungary, pause for photos on the shores of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe and known affectionately by locals as the ‘Hungarian Sea’. Continue to the capital Budapest on the banks of the romantic River Danube for your two-night stay.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Admire the city’s sights with your Local Guide during a walking tour of the city, featuring stunning views over the river from the Fishermen’s Bastion. See Parliament and the Great Synagogue. Join your companions this evening for a delicious Hungarian Be My Guest dining experience.
Day 8
BUDAPEST - SLOVAKIA - KRAKOW (2 NIGHTS)
North through Slovakia, into Poland and past the foothills of the Tatra Mountains, you arrive in the picturesque city of Krakow. Dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 9
KRAKOW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
View the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill during a sightseeing tour with your Local Guide. Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit to the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. Consider an optional excursion to the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine, where underground chambers are hewn out of rock salt! This evening, perhaps sample some lively Polish entertainment with dinner.
Day 10
KRAKOW - AUSCHWITZ - CZESTOCHOWA - WARSAW (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the concentration camp at Auschwitz, a permanent reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. Afterwards, visit Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland’s most famous shrine to the Virgin Mary featuring the iconic Black Madonna of Czestochowa. Finish the day in Warsaw, where you dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 11
WARSAW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit the Old Town and the site of the Warsaw ghetto during your morning sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Admire the Palace of Culture and Science. Later, don’t miss a trip to the Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Jan Sobieski. Tonight you might like to attend a classical music recital.
Day 12
WARSAW - POZNAN - BERLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Cross Poland’s central plains to Poznan. Stop to view the charming City Hall and see impressive Gothic churches. Continue west to the border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder and into Germany. Arrive in the capital, Berlin, one of Europe’s most exciting cities.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 13
BERLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
This morning enjoy a Unique Insight experience with fantastic 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Marvel at the city’s great landmarks during your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the German State Opera House. Relax or take an optional excursion to discover the secret past of this magnificent city. Tonight, discover Berlin’s lively nightlife!
Day 14
BERLIN - DRESDEN - PRAGUE (2 NIGHTS)
Travel through the Spreewald Forest to Dresden. Hear about the restoration of the city during your orientation tour, which includes the Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and 18th century Cathedral. Cross into the Czech Republic, arriving later in the magnificent city of Prague - the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state for over 1100 years. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner of Czech cuisine at a local restaurant.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 15
PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your Local Guide gives a comprehensive history of Prague during your sightseeing tour. Marvel at Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, the Old Town square. Visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, then spend free time exploring or shopping for souvenirs.
Day 16
PRAGUE - TABOR - VIENNA
Visit Tabor, former headquarters of the 15th century religious reformer, John Huss. Drive through Southern Bohemia, past the town of Horn and continue to the Imperial city of Vienna. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travellers and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 17
DEPART VIENNA
Say farewell to your newfound friends at the end of a wonderful holiday! Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.