Arrive Vienna. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the UN buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city’s imperial history. Afternoon is at leisure.

Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian region, reaching Budapest just in time to relax before dinner.

Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. The morning sightseeing tour includes views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and the Castle Hill area, the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroe’s Square and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is free to explore this exciting city at leisure.

The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon arrival.

Today visit the Wawel Hill, discover the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town and find the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city.

This morning join an optional trip to one of the most sombre memorials of the past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly known as the ‘Black Madonna’. In the afternoon, arrive in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw.

A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from the 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, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free to explore the city at leisure or enjoy an optional late afternoon Chopin concert.

Stop in Poznan for an orientation tour. Continue to Berlin

Sightseeing today includes the Reichstag, the Renaissance building that once housed Germany’s Parliament, and the lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. The tour continues through the city to view famous sights such as the Opera, the Schiller Theater and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city at leisure.

Continue the journey via Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. On the orientation tour, view Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Afterwards, continue to Prague

Built on seven hills more than 1000 years ago and spread over both banks of the river Vltava, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Drive to the famous Wenceslas Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. On a walking tour, visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with Cathedral of St. Vitus, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower. Cross the Charles Bridge and walk through the old quarter of Prague to view the Jewish Ghetto, the Town Hall and the world famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of the day is free. An optional visit to a cultural performance will be available.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the departure flight.