Highlights of Bohemia

Begin your adventure in Frankfurt, where modern skyscrapers blend seamlessly with the city’s medieval heart. After checking into your centrally located hotel (Hilton Frankfurt City Centre or similar), join your Travel Director for an afternoon orientation tour. Stroll through the charming Römerberg, the city’s historic square, and admire the iconic Römer, Frankfurt’s city hall since the 15th century. Enjoy a welcome dinner and settle in for the night, ready for the journey ahead.

Leave behind Frankfurt’s skyline as you journey across the North German Plain to Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz or similar). The evening is yours to explore Berlin’s eclectic neighborhoods, sample street food, or join an optional experience featuring local cuisine, drinks, and a twilight city tour. Rest up for a full day of discovery tomorrow.

Experience Berlin’s dynamic spirit as a Local Guide leads you along the iconic Unter den Linden boulevard, passing the imposing Reichstag, the historic Brandenburg Gate, and the lush Tiergarten park. The afternoon is free for you to delve deeper into Berlin’s past with a WWII and Cold War tour, explore the flavors and stories of East Berlin, or escape to the countryside for a traditional German dinner. Overnight in Berlin.

Travel east from Berlin into Poland, stopping in Poznań, one of the country’s oldest cities. Marvel at the vibrant Market Square and the historic Town Hall before continuing to Warsaw. Arrive in Poland’s capital, where your hotel (Radisson Blu Sobieski Warsaw or similar) awaits. Enjoy an evening at leisure to explore Warsaw’s lively atmosphere.

Start your day with an optional visit to the ornate Wilanów Palace, once the summer residence of Polish royalty. Join a Local Guide to uncover Warsaw’s resilient history, visiting St. John’s Cathedral, the Royal Castle, and the poignant site of the Warsaw Ghetto. Spend your afternoon exploring the trendy Praga-Północ district, perhaps stopping by the Polish Vodka Museum. Enjoy another night in Warsaw.

Journey south towards Krakow, pausing to pay tribute at the Auschwitz Memorial, a powerful reminder of the past. Continue to Krakow, the former royal capital, and settle into your hotel (Hotel Unicus Palace or similar). Reflect on the day’s experiences over a relaxing evening in the city.

Dive into Krakow’s legendary past, starting with an optional excursion to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mines, famed for their subterranean chapels. Later, a Local Guide will reveal the city’s medieval walls and the storied Wawel Castle. Spend your afternoon wandering the enchanting Old Town or join an optional farmhouse dinner and Polka party for a lively evening of Polish hospitality.

Travel south through Poland and Slovakia’s scenic countryside, arriving in Budapest, Hungary’s dazzling capital on the Danube. Check in to your hotel (Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge or similar) and begin your exploration with an optional evening cruise along the river, savoring Hungarian specialties as you glide beneath the illuminated Chain Bridge and past the majestic Parliament building.

Uncover Budapest’s thousand-year history with your Local Guide, who will share captivating legends and stories. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods or join an optional excursion to Szentendre, a charming medieval town on the Danube, where you can enjoy a goulash cooking demonstration and sample local flavors.

Bid farewell to Budapest with an optional visit to the glittering Hungarian Parliament before traveling through the rolling hills of Transdanubia to Győr, a picturesque city at the crossroads of Central Europe. Wander its historic streets before crossing into Austria and arriving in Vienna, where you’ll check in to your hotel (Le Méridien Vienna or similar) and enjoy an evening immersed in the city’s musical ambiance.

Spend the day discovering Vienna’s imperial grandeur. Choose to visit the opulent Schönbrunn Palace or wander the city’s elegant streets, indulging in the famed coffee house culture with a slice of Sachertorte. A Local Guide will introduce you to the Parliament, Opera House, Hofburg, and City Hall. In the evening, consider joining an optional dinner with traditional Viennese music for a memorable night.

Depart Vienna and travel north into the Czech Republic, stopping in the medieval town of Brno. Continue through picturesque landscapes to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires. After checking in to your hotel (Grandium Hotel Prague or similar), enjoy an evening introduction to the city’s lively nightlife and sample a renowned local brew.

Explore Prague’s enchanting streets with a Local Guide, visiting the majestic Prague Castle, the soaring St. Vitus Cathedral, and the bustling Old Town Square. The afternoon is free for you to discover more of the city or join an optional lunch cruise along the Vltava River, uncovering Prague’s legends and hidden gems from a unique perspective.

Travel back into Germany, stopping in Rothenburg ob der Tauber along the Romantic Road. Discover its beautifully preserved medieval center, encircled by ancient town walls. Continue to Frankfurt for a farewell dinner at your hotel (Hilton Frankfurt City Centre or similar), reminiscing about your unforgettable journey through Central Europe.

Your grand tour of Central Europe concludes in Frankfurt. After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers and depart with memories of legendary cities, rich cultures, and timeless landscapes.