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This 14-night Europe tour will take you through Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary with comfortable transportation, exclusive sightseeing tours, and much more included led by an expert guide.
Escorted tours offer expert guides who provide deep local insights and worry-free planned itineraries. Enjoy the company of like-minded travelers, visit hidden gems not found on typical tours, and enjoy peace of mind with a travel support system.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
- 2 nights in Berlin at the Park Inn Alexanderplatz Hotel
- 2 nights in Warsaw at the MDM Hotel or the Metropole Hotel
- 2 nights in Kraków at the Hotel Swing
- 2 nights in Budapest at the Novotel Centrum Hotel
- 2 nights in Vienna at the Star Inn Schoenbrunn
- 2 nights in Prague at the Hotel Duo Praha
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
- Buffet breakfast daily
- 5 dinners
- Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:
- Guided tours of Berlin, Warsaw, Jasna Gora monastery, Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague
- Visits to Weimar, Poznan, Bratislava and Nuremberg
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges
*Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Frankfurt between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Great Ways to Explore
Explore Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
- A local guide will bring you to all of the highlights within Central Europe.
Visit Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest.
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Stay in charming properties across Europe.
While in Germany, enjoy a Pils complemented with a soft pretzel!
You will start and finish your journey in Frankfurt, spend two overnights each in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, and Prague. See Germany’s major cities, including the one-time intellectual hub of Weimar, the eclectic city of Berlin and Munich, the lively Bavarian capital.
From Germany, it’s on to the historical land of Poland. You will visit the charming Poznan, the magnificent Warsaw, the historic Jasna Góra monastery, the Auschwitz concentration camp, and the romantic city of Kraków.
As you travel to Hungary, admire the majestic Tatra Mountains and enjoy passing through some of the most scenic parts of Slovakia. The legendary Danube welcomes you to Budapest with Buda Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Matthias Coronation Church. Austria’s capital, Vienna, is next—the elegant city known for the waltz, delectable pastries, and awe-inspiring Habsburg palaces.
Head to Prague where you will admire the Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, and world-famous Astronomical Clock. Head through the Bohemian Forest into Bavarian Munich, and along the Romantic Road with the fairytale villages of Nördlingen and Rothenburg, medieval jewels with traditional 16th-century, half-timbered houses.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
- 2 nights in Berlin at the Park Inn Alexanderplatz Hotel
- 2 nights in Warsaw at the MDM Hotel or the Metropole Hotel
- 2 nights in Kraków at the Hotel Swing
- 2 nights in Budapest at the Novotel Centrum Hotel
- 2 nights in Vienna at the Star Inn Schoenbrunn
- 2 nights in Prague at the Hotel Duo Praha
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
- Buffet breakfast daily
- 5 dinners
- Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:
- Guided tours of Berlin, Warsaw, Jasna Gora monastery, Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague
- Visits to Weimar, Poznan, Bratislava and Nuremberg
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges
*Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Frankfurt between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Great Ways to Explore
Explore Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
- A local guide will bring you to all of the highlights within Central Europe.
Visit Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest.
-
Stay in charming properties across Europe.
While in Germany, enjoy a Pils complemented with a soft pretzel!
Package Overview
You will start and finish your journey in Frankfurt, spend two overnights each in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, and Prague. See Germany’s major cities, including the one-time intellectual hub of Weimar, the eclectic city of Berlin and Munich, the lively Bavarian capital.
From Germany, it’s on to the historical land of Poland. You will visit the charming Poznan, the magnificent Warsaw, the historic Jasna Góra monastery, the Auschwitz concentration camp, and the romantic city of Kraków.
As you travel to Hungary, admire the majestic Tatra Mountains and enjoy passing through some of the most scenic parts of Slovakia. The legendary Danube welcomes you to Budapest with Buda Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Matthias Coronation Church. Austria’s capital, Vienna, is next—the elegant city known for the waltz, delectable pastries, and awe-inspiring Habsburg palaces.
Head to Prague where you will admire the Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, and world-famous Astronomical Clock. Head through the Bohemian Forest into Bavarian Munich, and along the Romantic Road with the fairytale villages of Nördlingen and Rothenburg, medieval jewels with traditional 16th-century, half-timbered houses.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Frankfurt!
Upon arrival you will be transferred to check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Frankfurt,
Germany
1 of 2 hotels
The recently renovated Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt is
only 5 minutes from downtown and the main station and less than 15 min to the
Congress Center and can be easily reached via the motorways A3 and A5. A bus
stop for Frankfurt’s main sights is located right at the hotel’s doorstep.
Frankfurt Airport can be reached in less than 15 min. The 25-storey Frankfurt
hotel was built on the highest point of Frankfurt. Stay in one of our 449 rooms
and enjoy stunning views of the Frankfurt skyline and the vicinity.
Frankfurt,
Germany
2 of 2 hotels
Enjoy a comfortable stay at this 4-star hotel, located just on the northern edge of Frankfurt. Located about half a mile away from Friedrichsdorf train station, you can conveniently access the highlights of Frankfurt as well as Frankfurt airport. Enjoy access to our indoor pool, variety of golf courses, bowling alley and jogging tracks! All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and come equipped with free WiFi and a trouser press.
The on-site Kabinett restaurant serves a tasty selection of regional dishes, and in summer you can dine on the terrace or enjoy a glass of fine Grand Vin Mercure in the air conditioned eatery. The restaurant is open daily from 6am-11am. Between the hours of 12pm-2:30pm enjoy a selection of Mediterranean specialties; between the hours of 6pm-10:30pm you'll find a selection of regional dishes offered instead.
Nearby you'll also find day spas and casinos for when the nightlife calls your name.
Day 2. Frankfurt - Weimar - Berlin
Northeast today using the Autobahn for a stop in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the "Athens of Germany." Journey past Jena, home to the world-famous Zeiss Optics Factory. Over the River Elbe for a few more miles into Germany's capital city, Berlin.
Berlin,
Germany
1 of 2 hotels
Choose to stay under the colorful roof of the Park Inn Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Adorned with three restaurants, a spa, multiple bars, flat-screen TVs, and four stars, the tallest hotel in Berlin will not only accommodate but amaze. Standing right on Alexanderplatz Square, the Park Inn boasts marble bathrooms with power showers, heated floors, free WiFi, and air-conditioning.
With a fully-stocked fitness center, spa, sauna, and massages available, unwind and get all of your stress out, especially before picking out a classy place to wine and dine. To get a taste of local specialties, step into the Zillestube restaurant, or the Humboldt to expand your palette to international cuisine. You could also pull up a seat in the bar, lounge, or open kitchen.
Alexanderplatz Station is well within walking distance and offers transport by bus, tram, underground and S-Bahn rail links to all parts of Berlin. Surrounded by museums, architecture, and fantastic culture, a stay at the Park Inn is just what a trip to Berlin warrants.
Berlin,
Germany
2 of 2 hotels
Nestled in the Wilmersdorf district, this modern hotel offers easy access to the main sites in Berlin. With an Underground Station just steps from the hotel's lobby, you'll be on your way to central Berlin in minutes!
This contemporary hotel is the perfect place to relax after an exciting day of sightseeing. Work all your stresses away in the fitness center, or grab a snack from the 24-hour lobby bar.
Open the door to your spacious room and find free WiFi, bath amenities, stylish decor, and much more!
Day 3. Berlin
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin has developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden; and it has created brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.
Guided Tour of Berlin
Day 4. Berlin - Poznan, Poland - Warsaw
Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading centers and admire its renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland.
Warsaw,
Poland
1 of 2 hotels
Overlooking Warsaw's famous Constitution Square, this contemporary hotel boasts comfortable rooms with free WiFi, satellite TV, plush bedding, and luxurious bath amenities. Many rooms even have views of the Square!
With a classy onsite bar, a convenient location, and services like 24-hour reception, Hotel MDM is the perfect home away from home in Warsaw.
Warsaw,
Poland
2 of 2 hotels
Modern style meets traditional comfort at this wonderful hotel in the heart of Warsaw! Check-in with the 24-hour reception team, then open the door to your spacious room. Inside, you'll find free WiFi, TV, bath amenities, plush bedding, and much more.
Once you get settled, treat yourself to a delicious Polish meal at the onsite Metro Jazz Bar & Bistro Restaurant.
Day 5. Warsaw
The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section.
Sightseeing in Warsaw
Day 6. Warsaw - Jasna Góra - Auschwitz - Kraków
Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Gora near Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna is venerated as the Queen of Poland and has become the country's national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków.
Check-in - Hotel Swing
Krakow,
Poland
Located in the north part of Krakow, Hotel Swing is located near Tauron Arena and a large indoor water park. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Swing features a sauna and a steam room. The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.
Day 7. Kraków
This is, they say, Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital; today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Cathedral. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals. Tonight’s optional folklore dinner might be the way to round off your stay in this city.
Guided Sightseeing in Krak¢w
Day 8. Kraków - Budapest, Hungary
Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the most lively of Eastern European capitals.
Check-in - Novotel Centrum Budapest
Budapest,
Hungary
The 4-star Novotel Budapest Centrum is conveniently located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the expansive Central Market Hall. The hotel's prime location is just a few meters away from the renowned New York Palace and provides easy access to public transportation. Within a short walk from Novotel Budapest Centrum, you'll find popular attractions such as Szimpla Kert, which is about a 10-minute walk away, and Art+ Cinema, located just 5 minutes away. Additionally, there is a grocery store and a supermarket conveniently located nearby.
This hotel offers modern meeting rooms equipped with various business amenities. Guests can indulge in a delightful dining experience at the à la carte restaurant and take a refreshing swim in the on-site swimming pool. Situated in the Jozsefvaros district of Budapest, the property is in close proximity to a café, bar, and several pubs. The hotel is also situated around 25-minute walk from the notable Heroes' Square. For your comfort and convenience, the hotel rooms are equipped with a coffeemaker, tea/coffee-making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you entertained. The private bathrooms are furnished with hairdryers and slippers. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast served in the restaurant. The hotel's own Palace Restaurant specializes in European cuisine, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Day 9. Budapest
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the guided city tour.
Guided Sightseeing in Budapest
Day 10. Budapest - Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria
Journey northwest and cross the border into neighboring Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna.
Check-in - Star Inn Schönbrunn
Vienna,
Austria
Star Inn Schönbrunn is located just a few minutes from Schönbrunn Palace. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, television, and mini-fridge. The hotel offers a daily breakfast buffet, and the lobby bar is open 24 hours. The hotel is just 20 minutes away from the Vienna city center by public transportation.
Day 11. Vienna
Join the included city sightseeing tour for a great introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own or join our wonderful optional excursions.
Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna
Your guided sightseeing of Vienna features a drive along the Ringstrasse, passing the State Opera House along the way. You'll make a stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the palace's impressive courtyards, and see the historic Heldenplatz located directly in front of the palace.
Your tour also includes a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, an majestic work of Romanesque and Gothic construction. With its multi-colored roof tiles and spire reaching almost 450 feet, it dominates the cityscape and has become a symbol of Vienna.
Day 12. Vienna - Prague - Czech Republic
Morning at leisure or join an optional excursion. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague.
Check-in - Hotel Duo
Prague,
Czech Republic
Hotel Duo is just about 12 minutes from the Prague city center by public transportation. Guest rooms include free WiFi, television, and fridge. The onsite restaurant serves Czech and International cuisine. The hotel also features a fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna. Spa services, including Thai massages, are available for an additional charge.
Day 13. Prague
The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment.
Guided SIghtseeing in Prague
Day 14. Prague - Nuremberg - Germany, Frankfurt Area
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area.
Frankfurt,
Germany
1 of 2 hotels
The recently renovated Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt is
only 5 minutes from downtown and the main station and less than 15 min to the
Congress Center and can be easily reached via the motorways A3 and A5. A bus
stop for Frankfurt’s main sights is located right at the hotel’s doorstep.
Frankfurt Airport can be reached in less than 15 min. The 25-storey Frankfurt
hotel was built on the highest point of Frankfurt. Stay in one of our 449 rooms
and enjoy stunning views of the Frankfurt skyline and the vicinity.
Frankfurt,
Germany
2 of 2 hotels
Enjoy a comfortable stay at this 4-star hotel, located just on the northern edge of Frankfurt. Located about half a mile away from Friedrichsdorf train station, you can conveniently access the highlights of Frankfurt as well as Frankfurt airport. Enjoy access to our indoor pool, variety of golf courses, bowling alley and jogging tracks! All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and come equipped with free WiFi and a trouser press.
The on-site Kabinett restaurant serves a tasty selection of regional dishes, and in summer you can dine on the terrace or enjoy a glass of fine Grand Vin Mercure in the air conditioned eatery. The restaurant is open daily from 6am-11am. Between the hours of 12pm-2:30pm enjoy a selection of Mediterranean specialties; between the hours of 6pm-10:30pm you'll find a selection of regional dishes offered instead.
Nearby you'll also find day spas and casinos for when the nightlife calls your name.
Day 15. Depart Frankfurt
Your vacation ends this morning. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for departure.
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