| On Monday depart USA for Warsaw. |
| DAY 1/TUE - ARRIVE WARSAW. |
| Arrive in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day at leisure. (D) |
| DAY 2/WED - WARSAW. |
| This 700 year old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the
will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive
along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park
with its Palace, summer residence of the last King of Poland. Pass by the
Palace of Science and Culture (known as a "wedding cake"), the
Saxon gardens, the Tomb of the unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of
the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the 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 or an optional late afternoon
Chopin concert. (B) |
| DAY 3/THU - WARSAW/Czestochowa/Auschwitz/KRAKOW. |
| During the morning journey to Krakow we stop in Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the
Jasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". After the lunch break (on your own), we proceed to Krakow. During the journey, there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of our past, Auschwitz. We end our day Krakow. (B,D) |
| DAY 4/FRI - KRAKOW. |
| Sightseeing will start with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal
Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy the walking tour of the Old
Town where you will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and
St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free for strolling around the city on your own. (B) |
| DAY 5/SAT - KRAKOW/PRAGUE. |
| After a drive through the Polish countryside, we cross the border of Slovakia, Czech Republic and then on to Prague, with its Baroque churches, promenades, and ancient city walls. (B,D)
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| DAY 6/SUN - PRAGUE. |
| Built on the seven hills more than 1000 years ago and situated on the
both banks of Vltava River, Prague is one of the most attractive cities in
the world. Your city tour starts with panoramic drive to the Wenceslav
Square, the Strahov Stadium and the Castle Square. During a walking tour
visit the Royal Castle of Hradcany with its Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral,
Royal Palace and Loretto Church. Then over the Charles Bridge, dating back
to 1400s to view the Jewish Ghetto and see the world famous Astronomical
Clock. The balance of the day is free for an optional cultural performance. (B) |
| DAY 7/MON - PRAGUE/VIENNA. |
| Today's destination is Vienna, the "City of the Waltz", and one of Europe's loveliest cities. (B) |
| DAY 8/TUE - VIENNA. |
| Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere Palace, views of Prater amusement park, UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. Tonight we'll feast on traditional Heurigen dinner with the entertainment in the charming suburb of Neustift. (B,D) |
| DAY 9/WED - DEPART VIENNA. |
| After breakfast we transfer to the airport, where we board our homeward bound flight. (B) |
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HOTELS:
WARSAW - Holiday Inn
KRAKOW - Novotel Centrum
PRAGUE - Diplomat
VIENNA - Ananas or Savoy
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