| Day 1 Arrive Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) |
| Welcome to Frankfurt! After check-in this afternoon, we
enjoy an orientation tour of Germany's dynamic financial
centre and medieval Römerplatz. (Dinner) Hotel: Mercure |
| Day 2
Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) - Berlin (2 nights) |
| Today's journey takes us north into eastern Germany via
Kassel, the Grimm brothers' home town, to Berlin for our
two-night stay. On arrival experience the excitement of this
city. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Park Plaza |
| Day 3 Berlin
sightseeing & at leisure |
| Our morning sightseeing features highlights of a united
Berlin including the Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, the
Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the German
State Opera House. Later there's time at leisure, to perhaps
join an optional excursion exploring Berlin's secret
past (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 4 Berlin -
Warsaw (2 nights) |
| First we head to the German border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder.
We continue on to Poland, making a stop at the commercial
centre of Poznan, with its City Hall and gothic churches.
Later, we cross the central plains of Poland to its capital,
Warsaw. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Felix |
| Day 5 Warsaw
sightseeing |
| Our morning sightseeing tour reveals Warsaw's historic
centre where much of the old town was rebuilt after the war.
Also included is the site of the Warsaw Ghetto. At leisure
don't miss the opportunity to take an excursion to Wilanow
Palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski, saviour of
Vienna. This evening before dinner at our hotel, why not
enjoy a private Chopin piano recital (Buffet breakfast /
Dinner) |
| Day 6 Warsaw -
Krakow (2 nights) |
| After breakfast, our journey takes us south to Czestochowa,
site of the 14th century Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora.
This place of pilgrimage is the home of a world famous
portrait of Our Lady, the Black Madonna, thought to be
painted by St. Luke. From here it's on to Krakow for two
nights. Later, on our arrival, why not take a trip to see
the famous sculptures in the nearby salt mines (Buffet
breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Express by Holiday Inn |
| Day 7 Krakow sightseeing |
| Our morning sightseeing tour reveals the city's medieval
walls and buildings, highlighting the castle and cathedral
on Wavel Hill, echoes of Poland's royal heritage. With time
at leisure, perhaps take a stroll through the medieval old
town. Later maybe visit Auschwitz, a chilling reminder of
the wartime holocaust. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 8 Krakow - Budapest (2 nights) |
| Beautiful scenery awaits us as we drive through the
foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Here we cross into the
Slovak Republic and on to Hungary en route to Budapest on
the romantic River Danube, where we spend the next two
nights. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Holiday
Inn |
| Day 9 Budapest
sightseeing |
| After breakfast, the main sights of the twin cities included
on our morning sightseeing tour are the Fishermen's Bastion,
Heroes' Square and the Church of St. Matthias, plus a
panoramic view of the city from Gellert Hill. Then with time
on your own, maybe take a trip to Szentendre or visit the
Parliament buildings. After dark, why not discover Eastern
Europe's liveliest nightlife (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 10 Budapest - Vienna (2
nights) |
| We travel through Transdanubia, dotted with orchards and
vineyards, and to the town of Györ. Founded by the Romans,
Györ has retained much of its medieval and baroque charm.
From here, we cross the Austrian border to imperial Vienna
for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Senator |
| Day 11 Vienna sightseeing |
| From the Parliament to the Opera, the Hofburg to the City
Hall, our guided sightseeing tour reveals the splendour of
the Austrian capital. This evening, why not join an optional
excursion and head for the city's outskirts to one of
Austria's many wine villages for dinner at a lively ‘Heurige’,
a local wine inn (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 12 Vienna -
Prague (2 nights) |
| This morning we cross the border into the Czech Republic via
the medieval town of Brno. From here we continue our journey
through the historic Bohemian countryside to the golden city
of Prague for two exciting nights. (Buffet breakfast /
Dinner) Hotel: Duo |
| Day 13 Prague
sightseeing |
| Spanning the River Vltava, Prague ranks as one of the most
beautifully preserved cities in Europe. Our guided
sightseeing tour features Prague Castle, the Cathedral of
St. Vitus and the old town square. At leisure, why not enjoy
a lunch cruise on the Vltava River or visit a royal castle
outside the city (Buffet breakfast) |
| Day 14 Prague - Frankfurt |
| Today we leave the Czech Republic, making a stop at the
beer-brewing town of Pilsen. Next we cross the border into
Germany to charming Rothenburg. Here an orientation of the
city explores its medieval streets and fortified walls.
There's time to shop for Christmas ornaments before we drive
north back to Frankfurt. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Mercure |
| Day 15 Depart Frankfurt (Neu Isenburg) |
| This morning, time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and
new-found friends as our tour comes to an end. (Buffet
breakfast) |
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