Itinerary
- Day 1
Tour Begins
Your cultural tour across Europe starts today. Head out to explore the best of Europe's major cultural centers and what makes each city unique.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Red Hotel)
- Day 2
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin, a city that blends deep history with modern energy and diverse cultures. No organized sightseeing is scheduled, so spend the day on your own getting a feel for the place. This evening, meet up with the group for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Red Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Berlin
- Day 3
Prague
Your first full day in Prague starts at Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, both important historical sites in the Czech Republic. Then you'll do a walking tour through Old Town to see the Astronomical Clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. Learn about Prague's Jewish Quarter by passing the Old Jewish Cemetery and Synagogue. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Prague Castle
- Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
- Walking tour through Old Town
- Visit to Astronomical Clock
- Visit to Charles Bridge
- Pass by Old Jewish Cemetery
- Pass by Synagogue
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Prague
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Jewish Cemetery - Day 4
Berlin to Prague
Leave Berlin this morning and head toward Prague, but first stop in Dresden to meet a local guide. You'll see baroque architecture including Frauenkirche, the Cathedral of our Lady, and the Royal Palace overlooking the Elbe River. Take some time to wander around on your own. Later, after arriving in Prague, join your fellow travelers for a traditional Czech cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Czech cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Majestic Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dresden highlighting baroque splendor
- Visit to Frauenkirche
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Traditional Czech cooking class
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Dresden
Landmarks Frauenkirche Royal Palace 
- Day 5
Prague
Start your day at Prague Castle, where you'll take in the grounds and the Gothic details of St. Vitus Cathedral. From there, head down into the Old Town and make your way to the Astronomical Clock, which you can watch perform on the hour. Walk across Charles Bridge after that, taking time to look at the views and the various statues lining the path. Later, you'll learn about the Jewish Quarter's history during a guided portion of the tour. The rest of your afternoon and evening is yours to wander around Prague however you'd like, whether that's grabbing a meal, sitting at a café, or checking out neighborhoods on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial Riding School Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Prague Castle
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Walking tour of Old Town
- See Astronomical Clock
- Walk Charles Bridge
- Visit Old Jewish Cemetery
- Visit Old Jewish Synagogue
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge Old Jewish Cemetery Old Jewish Synagogue - Day 6
Prague to Vienna
Catch a train to Vienna this morning. After an orientation drive through the city, head to a candy workshop to learn about Vienna's sweets tradition and see how candies are made using recipes over 150 years old. Later visit a Viennese coffee house where local retirees and travelers connect over handmade baked goods. This evening, head just outside Vienna to eat at a traditional Viennese restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Evening dinner at a folksy Viennese restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Imperial Riding School Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Prague to Vienna
- Orientation drive through Vienna
- Candy workshop learning about Viennese confectionary
- Impact Moment at Viennese coffee house with baked goods from local grandmas
- Evening dinner at a folksy Viennese restaurant
- Day 7
Vienna
A local guide takes you on a scenic walk through Vienna's center, showing off the beautiful architecture, parks, and gothic spires, then you have free time to make your own discoveries. This afternoon, learn the Viennese Waltz, one of the city's most treasured traditions. Tonight, consider visiting the grand Schönbrunn Palace and catching a musical performance at the famous Orangerie.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Up Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic walking tour to Vienna's city center
- Viennese Waltz lesson
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Vienna
- Experience Schönbrunn with Evening Concert - $99.00 pp
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace - Day 8
Vienna to Budapest
Relax during the drive to Budapest through the countryside. Stop in Bratislava, Slovakia, where you'll take an orientation walk with your tour manager to learn about the city's 4,000-year history, then have lunch on your own. Next, visit Pannonhalma, a UNESCO site with an abbey dating back 1,000 years. Hear stories from one of the monks about life at the Archabbey, then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading to Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Up Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation walking tour of Bratislava
- Visit to Pannonhalma Archabbey (UNESCO site)
- Guidance from a monk about the abbey's history and present life
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Independent lunch in Bratislava
Landmarks Pannonhalma Archabbey 
- Day 9
Budapest
A local expert guides you through Budapest's key sites including Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Old Buda, Parliament, and Gellert Hill, with a stop at Heroes' Square to learn about Hungary's diverse leaders. Afterward, the city is yours to explore. This evening, you can optionally take a dinner cruise to see Budapest's night skyline along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Up Hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Budapest featuring Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit to Matthias Church
- Visit to Old Buda
- Visit to New Parliament
- Visit to Gellert Hill
- Visit to Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Budapest
- Budapest by Night - $95.00 pp
Landmarks Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church New Parliament Gellert Hill Heroes' Square - Day 10
Budapest
You have a choice this morning: visit the House of Terror Museum to learn about 20th-century Hungarian history, or relax at the famous Thermal Baths, one of Europe's largest spa complexes. Your afternoon is free to explore Budapest however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Krakow Old Town)
Optional Activities
- House of Terror Museum and Memorial visit
- Famous Thermal Baths of Budapest
Landmarks House of Terror Museum and Memorial Thermal Baths of Budapest - Day 11
Budapest to Krakow
Drive toward Poland through landscapes of the region. Stop for lunch near Donovaly in Low Tatras National Park. You'll spend the next three nights in Krakow, a historic city with old world charm. This evening, experience traditional Polish culture at a folklore show with dinner featuring local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Folklore show and dinner featuring local Polish cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Krakow Old Town)
Included Activities
- Folklore show and dinner featuring local Polish cuisine
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop near Donovaly
Landmarks Low Tatras National Park 
- Day 12
Krakow
Take a city tour of Krakow's historic Old Town, visiting Market Square, St. Mary's Church, and the university. You'll see the Gothic city hall tower and beautiful surrounding palaces in Market Square, plus go inside Wawel Castle, a former royal residence. In the afternoon, head to Auschwitz concentration camp with a local expert who will guide you through this significant historical site. The evening is yours to do as you wish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Krakow Old Town)
Included Activities
- City tour of Krakow's historic Old Town
- Visit to Market Square
- Visit to St. Mary's Church
- Visit to university
- Inside tour of Wawel Castle
- Guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp
Landmarks Market Square St. Mary's Church Wawel Castle Auschwitz - Day 13
Krakow
Join a local guide to discover Kazimierz, Krakow's well-known Jewish district. Walk past many synagogues, including the prominent Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery. Explore the former Jewish Market and connect with the area's Jewish history and culture. The rest of the day is free for your own exploration. This evening, gather with your group at a Jewish restaurant to reflect on your travels through Central and Eastern Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a Jewish restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kazimierz district
- Visit to synagogues
- Visit to Remuh Synagogue and Cemetery
- Walk through former Jewish Market
- Farewell dinner at a Jewish restaurant with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Krakow
Landmarks Kazimierz Remuh Synagogue - Day 14
Tour Ends
Your tour comes to an end today.
