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Royal Roads of the Past
Domestic and International Travel Since 1947
YOUR HOTELS:
Berlin: Hotel ABBA (F) or similar
Prague: Hotel Adria (F) or similar
Vienna: Hotel NH Wien City (F) or smilar
Budapest: Hotel Budarest City (F) or similar
Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red (F) or similar
Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Gentrum (F) or Similar
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels
Airport arrival transfer Berlin airport to hotel on day 1
Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 13
Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes
13 days / 12 nights – Land only
Land only: from $2,997.-
Single supplement: $1,159,-
TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1, arrive in Berlin, Friday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. [Dinner]
Day 2, in Berlin, Saturday
Your morning sightseeing tour features views of the impressive Reichstag and lovely Schloss Charlottenburg. Continue through the city to see famous sights such as the Opera, Schiller Theater and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The afternoon is free to explore this once divided city on your own. [Breakfast]
Day 3, to Prague, Sunday
After breakfast, we take you to Dresden, the beautiful Saxony Baroque city. Stop for an orientation tour, viewing Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Then, on to Prague, the capital of Czech Republic. [Breakfast, Dinner]
Day 4, in Prague, Monday
After breakfast. we cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower. On to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more. The balance of the day is at leisure. [Breakfast]
Day 5, to Vienna, Tuesday
We travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping to architecture to pastries Dinner, overnight. [Breakfast, Dinner]
Day 6, in Vienna, Wednesday
We start the day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Homburgs Palace; then on to view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. Afternoon free. In the evening enjoy the classical Concert of Strauss’s & Mozart’s music. [Breakfast]
Day 7, to Budapest, Thursday
Today, we depart for Budapest. The sightseeing tour upon arrival includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. [Breakfast]
Day 8, in Budapest, Friday
The entire day is free to explore the “Paris of the East”, shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the optional excursion. Dinner, overnight. [Breakfast, Dinner]
Day 9, to Krakow, Saturday
The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. You’ll arrive in time for a relaxing dinner. [Breakfast, Dinner]
Day 10, in Krakow, Sunday
A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some “sernik” or “szarlotka”, or simply relax. [Breakfast]
Day 11, to Warsaw, Monday
This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the "Black Madonna." In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. [Breakfast, Dinner]
Day 12, in Warsaw, Tuesday
This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens, or perhaps attending an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. [Breakfast]
Day 13, depart Warsaw, Wednesday
Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. [Breakfast]
