Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and have a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you get there early, there's plenty to do around the city. The Prater Ferris Wheel gives you great views from above, or you could grab coffee and cake at one of the local coffeehouses. After meeting your group, you'll have dinner together and try some traditional dishes like goulash or Wiener schnitzel.
Optional Activities
- Ride the Prater Ferris Wheel
- Explore Vienna on foot
- Try local specialties like goulash or Wiener schnitzel at dinner
- Sample sachertorte (chocolate cake with apricot jam)
Landmarks Prater Ferris Wheel 
- Day 2
Vienna
Your leader takes you on a walk through Vienna's center, stopping at St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, Hofburg Palace, and the Ringstrasse before ending at the State Opera House. You'll take a coffee break at Vollpension, a local cafe that hires older community members. The afternoon opens up for you to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Vienna's city centre
- Visit St Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Hofburg Palace
- Visit State Opera House
- Kaffee und Kuchen at Vollpension
Optional Activities
- Additional sightseeing in Vienna during free afternoon
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Graben Hofburg Palace Ringstrasse State Opera House - Day 3
Vienna - Cesky Krumlov
You'll leave Vienna by minivan this morning and head into the Czech Republic toward Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town from the 13th century. A local guide meets you at the main square and walks you through the Old Town, showing you the city's oldest pharmacy. The day ends at Cesky Krumlov Castle where you'll see the royal gardens and get panoramic views of the town below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cesky Krumlov with local guide
- Visit Old Town
- View city's oldest pharmacy
- Visit Cesky Krumlov Castle and royal gardens
Landmarks Cesky Krumlov Castle Old Town 
- Day 4
Cesky Krumlov
Today is completely yours to do as you like. You can take an optional guided tour of the castle if you want, check out the Egon Schiele Art Centrum to see works by the Austrian painter, or try something more active like canoeing on the Vltava River for a different view of the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided castle tour
- Visit Egon Schiele Art Centrum
- Canoe on the Vltava River
Landmarks Cesky Krumlov Castle Egon Schiele Art Centrum Vltava River - Day 5
Cesky Krumlov - Prague
You'll travel by bus to Prague today. Once there, your leader gives you an orientation walk so you know your way around the neighborhood. After that, the afternoon and evening are yours. Prague has a known jazz scene with clubs open late, or you could walk along Charles Bridge and Old Town Square for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with leader
Optional Activities
- Visit jazz clubs
- Walk along Charles Bridge
- Visit Old Town Square
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Square 
- Day 6
Prague
This day is free for you to wander Prague however you like. The Old Jewish Cemetery in the Jewish Quarter is worth seeing, with about 12,000 tombstones and 100,000 graves making it Europe's oldest surviving Jewish cemetery. Later, you'll meet back with your group and can organize dinner and drinks at one of the city's famous beer halls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around the Jewish Quarter
- Visit Old Jewish Cemetery
- Dinner and drinks at beer halls
Landmarks Old Jewish Cemetery Jewish Quarter - Day 7
Prague - Wroclaw
You'll take a local train and private bus across into Poland heading toward Wroclaw. There's a stop in Swidnica to visit the Lutheran Church of Peace. You arrive in Wroclaw in the early afternoon, check in, and join your leader for an orientation walk around this historic city. The rest of today and all of tomorrow are free for you to discover the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Peace in Swidnica
- Orientation walk around Wroclaw
Landmarks Church of Peace 
- Day 8
Wroclaw
You have the full day to explore Wroclaw however you want. Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island), the Old Town Square, and the Four Denominations District all show off the city's architecture and history. You could also take in views from the River Oder or check out the cultural scene. Your leader can point you toward local spots worth visiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island)
- Visit Old Town Square
- Visit Four Denominations District
- River Oder viewpoint or boat trip
- Experience the vibrant cultural scene
Landmarks Ostrow Tumski Old Town Square - Day 9
Wroclaw - Krakow
A local train gets you to Krakow, one of Poland's most well-known cities and a UNESCO site. Your leader takes you on an orientation walk, then you explore one of Central Europe's largest medieval squares. You'll see Wawel Royal Castle overlooking the Vistula River, check out Rynek Glowny (the 13th-century town square), and visit St Mary's Basilica. The evening is yours, and the Jewish Quarter has a relaxed feel with good food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk around Krakow
Optional Activities
- Visit Wawel Royal Castle
- Visit Rynek Glowny
- Visit St Mary's Basilica
- Explore the Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Wawel Royal Castle Rynek Glowny St Mary's Basilica Jewish Quarter Jagiellonian University 
- Day 10
Krakow
You'll travel to Oswiecim for a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, then head back to Krakow in the afternoon to explore. Another option is the Wieliczka Salt Mines, where tunnels and chambers stretch 135 meters underground and operated for more than 700 years. Your group gets together in the evening for pierogi and beers to celebrate the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mines
- Explore Krakow in free afternoon
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Wieliczka Salt Mines - Day 11
Krakow - Tatra Mountains
You leave Krakow today and travel by bus through southern Poland to Tatranska Lomnica in Slovakia, a small alpine resort. Your hotel sits right at the base of the High Tatra Mountains, the highest range of the Carpathians, stretching about 60 km across the Polish-Slovakian border and perfect for hikers. Tonight you can relax and take in the mountain atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Vysoke Tatry (High Tatra) Mountains - Day 12
Tatra Mountains
You'll start a hike in the High Tatra Mountains this morning. Parts of your route use a funicular, gondola, and electric train to get around. After you finish hiking, you head back to your accommodation and have the rest of the day to enjoy this mountain location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike in High Tatra Mountains
- Hrebienok Funicular
- Tatranska Lomnica Gondola ride
Landmarks Vysoke Tatry (High Tatra) Mountains - Day 13
Tatra Mountains - Budapest
An early start gets you on the road to Budapest today. The journey is long, so bring a book or your favorite podcasts. When you arrive, you'll check in and take a short walk around the area to get oriented. The evening is for relaxing after travel, whether that's dinner at a restaurant or hitting up one of the ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around the neighbourhood
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Visit ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Jewish Quarter 
- Day 14
Budapest
You have the full day to explore Budapest at your own pace. A boat trip along the Danube gives you another way to see the city. The funicular takes you up to Buda Castle for views of Parliament and the Pest side. Budapest's thermal baths are really worth trying, with pools at different temperatures and some with chess-playing areas. Your group might get together for dinner to mark the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip along the Danube River
- Funicular to Buda Castle
- Soak in hot thermal baths
- Urban Adventure day tour
Landmarks Buda Castle Parliament Building 
- Day 15
Budapest
Your trip ends after breakfast today. No activities are scheduled, so you can leave your accommodation whenever you want. If you'd like to stay longer and see more of Budapest, contact your booking agent before the trip begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
