15-Day Central Europe Highlights: Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic & Germany

Warsaw • Krakow • Budapest • Vienna • Prague • Berlin
Small Group | Cultural & Culinary Experiences | UNESCO Heritage Sites | Scenic Drives

Experience the best of Central Europe in 15 unforgettable days. From Warsaw’s royal streets to Krakow’s medieval charm, Budapest’s Danube panorama, Vienna’s imperial elegance, Prague’s spired skyline, and Berlin’s historic landmarks, this small-group tour combines history, culture, and authentic experiences for discerning travelers.

DAY 1 – Depart for Poland

Board your flight to Poland and prepare for your immersive European adventure.

DAY 2 – Arrive in Warsaw

Arrive in Warsaw, the dynamic capital of Poland. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to relax after your flight.

Evening: Orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by a welcome dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Warsaw

DAY 3 – Warsaw City Tour

Discover Warsaw’s rich history and vibrant culture:

• Lazienki Park & Chopin Monument

• Historic Royal Route with palaces and residences

• Warsaw Ghetto & Ghetto Heroes Memorial

• Old Town & Market Square, including Cathedral of St. John and Royal Castle

Optional: Wilanow Palace

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Warsaw

DAY 4 – Jasna Gora Monastery & Krakow

Travel south to Czestochowa to visit the Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora, home of the miraculous Black Madonna. Continue to Krakow, former royal capital of Poland.

Optional: Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Krakow

DAY 5 – Krakow City Tour & Auschwitz-Birkenau

Explore Krakow’s medieval treasures:

• Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral

• Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Heroes Square (“The Lonely Chairs”)

• Old Town Market Square & St. Mary’s Church

• Afternoon visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Krakow

DAY 6 – Scenic Drive to Budapest

Travel to the village of Orawka Church of St. John the Baptist, a historic wooden church in the Tatra region. Continue through Slovakia’s scenic landscapes to Budapest. Afternoon free to explore or relax before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Budapest

DAY 7 – Budapest City Tour

Morning tour of Budapest highlights:

• Pest: Hungarian Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square, Market Hall

• Buda Hills: Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion

• Afternoon free or join optional: Budapest Opera House & Great Dohany Synagogue tour

• Evening optional: Danube Dinner Cruise

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Budapest

DAY 8 – Travel to Vienna

Morning free in Budapest or optional tour: Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica & Great Market Hall. Travel through Austria to Vienna.

Optional Evening: Mozart & Strauss Recital

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vienna

DAY 9 – Vienna City Tour

Explore Vienna’s imperial elegance:

• Schonbrunn Palace, Ringstrasse highlights: Hofburg, Opera House, Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall, Parliament

• Walk through Hofburg courtyards & State Opera House

• Afternoon free

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vienna

DAY 10 – Bratislava Excursion

Half-day tour of Bratislava, exploring its medieval Old Town, Castle Hill, and vibrant pedestrian streets. Return to Vienna for an optional Austrian Country Dinner with live traditional music.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vienna

DAY 11 – Travel to Prague

Journey through Southern Bohemia to Prague, “The City of a Thousand Spires.” Balance of the day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Prague

DAY 12 – Prague City Tour

• Explore Prague Castle complex, Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral

• Walk through Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter

• Evening dinner at local restaurant

Optional: Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral (PM)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Prague

DAY 13 – Dresden En Route to Berlin

Stop in Dresden, “Florence on the Elbe”:

• Zwinger Palace

• Semper Opera

• Frauenkirche

Continue to Berlin. Afternoon free.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Berlin

DAY 14 – Berlin City Tour

Guided tour of Berlin landmarks:

• Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, Checkpoint Charlie

• Unter den Linden, Kurfürstendamm, State Opera House, Cathedral

• Afternoon at leisure

Optional: Berlin’s Hidden Past (PM)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Berlin

DAY 15 – Depart Germany

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Escorted Package Highlights

• Maximum 22 travelers per small group

• 13 nights First Class accommodations: Warsaw (2), Krakow (2), Budapest (2), Vienna (3), Prague (2), Berlin (2)

• 18 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 dinners