Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich
You'll arrive in Munich and check into your hotel, then meet your tour guide for an orientation walk through the city's main attractions. This evening, head to a historic Bavarian restaurant with your group for traditional German dinner, which is a good chance to get to know your tour leader and the other travelers.
- Start point
- München, Bavaria, Germany (Hotel in Munich, 10:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional German dinner in a historic Bavarian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Explore Munich; capital of Bavaria
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to see Munich's top sights
- Day 2
Munich to Prague
Travel from Munich toward Prague, stopping in Nuremberg for an orientation tour of Bavaria's second-largest city. After that, you'll continue to Prague where a guided tour takes you through the cobbled streets. By evening, settle in at a local restaurant for traditional Czech food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Czech cuisine at a local eatery)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg
- Discover Prague on a guided tour
- Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague
- Day 3
Prague
This morning you have the whole day free to explore Prague however you'd like. Wander the old streets on your own, or if you're interested, there's an optional prague+ excursion that takes you through Prague Castle, then into the Mala Strana neighbourhood where you can see the Secret Garden grotto and some of the historic churches scattered around. The John Lennon Wall is part of that tour too if you decide to go. By evening, you'll join an included traditional Czech music, dance and food experience, so come back with an appetite. It's a nice mix of independence and cultural activities all in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening of traditional Czech music, dance and food
Optional Activities
- Prague+ excursion: Visit Prague Castle
- Prague+ excursion: Explore Mala Strana neighbourhood
- Prague+ excursion: Discover man-made grotto from the 'Secret Garden'
- Prague+ excursion: Visit historic churches, opera houses, concert halls and parks
- Prague+ excursion: Visit the John Lennon Wall
- Prague+ excursion: Drink at a local beerhouse
Landmarks Prague Castle Mala Strana John Lennon Wall 
- Day 4
Prague to Krakow
Leave Prague early for Krakow, with a guided stop at Auschwitz concentration camp along the way, an important and reflective part of the journey. From there, continue to Krakow, Poland's royal capital, check into your hotel, and have dinner included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp
Landmarks Auschwitz Concentration Camp 
- Day 5
Krakow
Start with a guided walking tour covering Krakow's top sights and their history. After the tour, the rest of your day is open. If you're interested, an optional excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine lets you go underground to see chapels and sculptures carved from salt.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Krakow on a walking tour
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including descent through 2km of tunnels to see chapels, reliefs, freestanding sculptures carved into salt rock walls, subterranean lakes and archaeological exhibits
Landmarks Wieliczka Salt Mine - Day 6
Krakow to Budapest
Travel to Budapest with a stop in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia for an orientation tour of this medieval city. Then continue to Budapest for a driving tour showing the Houses of Parliament and riverside views. Dinner at a local restaurant is included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic cuisine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Banska Bystrica
- Discover Budapest with a local guide
Landmarks Houses of Parliament 
- Day 7
Budapest
You have free time to explore Budapest. See WWII remnants and 1956 uprising sites, or visit St. Stephen's Basilica and the Central Market if architecture interests you. Optional tours include a Budapest+ guided experience or the Budapest Baths for thermal waters. Later, you can optionally join a Danube River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Budapest+ optional excursion to explore unique and fascinating historical details, architectural delights like St. Stephen's Basilica, cultural hotspots such as Central Market, and historical remnants from WWII and the 1956 uprising
- Budapest Baths optional excursion to soak in thermal waters of popular bath-houses including Szechenyi Baths
- Optional Danube River cruise to marvel at the city's lights at night
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Central Market Szechenyi Thermal Bath Danube River 
- Day 8
Bratislava - Vienna
You'll start by heading from Bratislava to Vienna, but first you'll stop to walk around Slovakia's capital. Bratislava Castle sits up on a hill overlooking the city, so that's worth seeing if you have time during the stop. After that, you'll continue on to Vienna for a driving tour where you'll see cultural and historical landmarks mixed in with modern architecture throughout the city. Dinner is included, so you won't need to figure out where to eat. If you're interested in classical music, there's an optional concert at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery in the evening. It's a historic venue where Mozart actually performed, so it has some real connection to music history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Bratislava, Slovakia's capital city
- See the highlights of Vienna on a guided tour
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Classical concert at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Schönbrunn Palace Orangery 
- Day 9
Vienna to Ljubljana
Leave Vienna for Ljubljana, stopping in Graz, Austria for an orientation tour. After arriving in Ljubljana, an orientation tour shows you the city's highlights including Ljubljana Castle. This evening you can wander the walkable city on your own or join an optional excursion to experience local Slovenian cuisine and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience an orientation tour of Graz
- Discover the magic of Ljubljana on a guided tour
Optional Activities
- Optional evening excursion to experience local Slovenian cuisine and culture
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle 
- Day 10
Ljubljana to Munich
Travel back toward Munich with a stop at Lake Bled for photos and the chance to try famous Bled Cream Cake, then explore Salzburg with its storybook architecture, cliff-top fortress, and mountain scenery. You'll reach Munich by evening with time to explore on your own, or optionally join a final group dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience picture-perfect Salzburg
- Visit beautiful Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Optional last dinner with the group in Munich
Landmarks Lake Bled Salzburg Fortress 
- Day 11
Munich
Your 11-day tour ends today. After breakfast, exchange contact details with your travel companions to stay connected. Feel free to share photos and memories on social media using #ExpatExplore and #BetterTogether.
- End point
- München, Bavaria, Germany (Hotel in Munich, 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
