14-Day Central Europe Explorer: Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic & Germany

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

Embark on a 14-day journey through Central Europe’s most iconic cities. From Warsaw’s royal streets to Budapest’s grand Danube views, Vienna’s imperial palaces, Prague’s spired skyline, and Berlin’s rich history, this tour combines heritage, culture, and unforgettable experiences in small-group comfort.

DAY 1 – Depart for Poland

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

DAY 2 – Arrive in Warsaw

Arrive in Warsaw, Poland’s vibrant capital. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy leisure time to relax after your journey.

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

Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Warsaw

DAY 3 – Warsaw City Tour

Explore Warsaw, a city that blends history, culture, and modernity:

• Lazienki Park and Chopin Monument

• Royal Route with historic monuments and residences

• Warsaw Ghetto Memorial

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

Optional: Wilanow Palace (PM)

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, the former royal capital of Poland.

Optional: Wieliczka Salt Mine

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Krakow

DAY 5 – Krakow City Tour & Auschwitz-Birkenau

• Explore the medieval charm of Wawel Royal Castle

• Visit the Jewish Quarter and Old Town, including St. Mary’s Church and the Renaissance Cloth Hall

• Afternoon tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and poignant reminder of WWII

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Krakow

DAY 6 – Scenic Drive to Budapest

Journey to the village of Orawka Church of St. John the Baptist, a historic wooden church in the Tatra region. Continue through Slovakia’s picturesque landscapes to Budapest, the Danube capital renowned for its classical music scene. Evening at leisure before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Budapest

DAY 7 – Budapest City Tour

Discover the grandeur of Budapest:

• View the Parliament, Heroes’ Square, and Market Hall in Pest

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

• Afternoon at leisure

Optional: Parliament & St. Stephen’s Basilica tour, Danube Dinner Cruise

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Budapest

DAY 8 – Vienna City Tour

Travel through the Austrian countryside to Vienna, former center of the Habsburg Empire.

• Panoramic Ringstrasse tour: Hofburg Palace, Opera House, Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall, and Parliament

• Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the imperial summer residence

Optional: Mozart & Strauss Recital (PM)

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vienna

DAY 9 – Bratislava Excursion

• Half-day guided walking tour of Bratislava, exploring its medieval Old Town, Castle Hill, and pedestrian streets

• Evening dinner at a local Austrian restaurant

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Vienna

DAY 10 – Arrive in Prague

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

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Prague

DAY 11 – Prague City Tour

• Explore the Royal Castle District at Hradcany and panoramic city views

• Visit Charles Bridge and St. Vitus Cathedral

• Explore St. George’s Basilica

• Dinner at a local restaurant

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Prague

DAY 12 – Dresden En Route to Berlin

Cross Saxony to Dresden, the “Florence on the Elbe.” Walking tour highlights include:

• Zwinger Palace

• Semper Opera

• Rebuilt Frauenkirche

Continue to Berlin, Germany’s capital, for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Berlin

DAY 13 – Berlin City Tour

Guided tour of Berlin includes:

• Reichstag Building

• Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie

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

• Afternoon at leisure

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

DAY 14 – Depart Germany

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

• Small groups: maximum 22 travelers

• 12 nights First Class accommodations: Warsaw (2) | Krakow (2) | Budapest (2) | Vienna (2) | Prague (2) | Berlin (2)

• 18 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 dinners

• Expert English-speaking tour manager & local guides

• Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned vehicles with entrance fees included

• Iconic UNESCO Sites: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wawel Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral

• Unique cultural experiences: optional Mozart & Strauss recital, pierogi and gingerbread workshops, Danube dinner cruise

• Wireless earphones for enhanced touring

• Tips included for porters, wait staff, and guides

Why Book This Central Europe Tour?

✔ Explore Europe’s top cultural capitals in 14 days
✔ Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites and historic landmarks
✔ Experience authentic cuisine, music, and local traditions
✔ Travel with knowledgeable guides in small, intimate groups