Itinerary

1. Day1

   B,DDeparture to Prague

   You will depart from Toronto / New York / Chicago on overnight transatlantic to Prague.

   
   
2. Day2

   B,DPrague

   You arrive in the early afternoon in Prague where you will be transferred to your hotel. Before dinner time we will meet for a short walking tour. On this tour we will visit the Old Town Square which is the most significant square of historical Prague. We will also visit the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, the baroque St. Nicholas church, the Memorial of Master Jan Hus, and the Stone Bell House, a gothic city palace from the 14th century. We will also visit and the tower which holds a unique astronomical clock from the year 1410 which shows the statues of the 12 apostles at every hour between 9am to 9pm. We will have a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Prague.

   
   
3. Day3

   B,DPrague

   After breakfast we will will start our tour of “The Towers of Prague". We will visit the Prague castle tower, 160 steps up to a fantastic view of the whole city. Then we will visit the famous St. Vitus Church and walk down through Nerudova Street and Mala Strana (Lesser Town). We will cross the famous Charles Bridge and go through the King's Way where we will reach the Old Town Square. Here you will have lunch on your own and leisure time. Dinner will be accompanied by folklore and music.

   
   
4. Day4

   B,DPRAGUE - CESKY KRUMLOV – CESKE BUDEJOVICE

   After breakfast we depart from Prague to Cesky Krumlow, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picturesque town is situated on the Vitava River. There will be a short sight seeing tour including the extensive Castle complex; which is the second largest in the Czech Republic. There will then be some free time for lunch, shopping and simply to relax at an outdoor cafe around Cesky Krumlov. In the late afternoon we will take short drive to the town of Ceske Budejovice; founded in 1265 and is most famous for the Budvar (Budweiser) Beer. We will have a chance to try the Budvar Beer at dinner tonight. We will spend the night in Ceske Budejovice.

   
   
5. Day5

   B, DCESKE BUDEJOVICE – VIENNA

   After breakfast in Ceske Budejovice we will drive to Vienna, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe full of numerous cultural and historical landmarks. After checking into the hotel, we will have some leisure time before meeting for dinner. Dinner, with wine or beer, will be at a local restaurant in Grinzing, where the most important wine hills in Vienna are. We will spend the night in Vienna.

   
   
6. Day6

   B, LVienna

   We spend the day exploring Vienna. The city tour will show you the most important sights along the Ringstraße including the State Opera House, the National Museums, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the City Hall, the Burgtheatre, and the University. We will also visit the magnificent Schönbrun Palace, the summer residence of the Hasburg family. In the afternoon we will have a walking tour in the city centre an some free time for lunch and shopping.

   
   
7. Day7

   B, D VIENNA – BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST

   We depart Vienna after breakfast and travel to Budapest. The main sights we will see are the Old Town and the Castle, after which we will have time for a light lunch or snack before continuing on to Budapest. We will arrive in Budapest in the late afternoon where we will have dinner and spend the night.

   
   
8. Day8

   B,DBudapest

   We will have a half-day tour of Budapest. We will see the Heroes Square, Milenary Monument, Vajdahunyad Castle, Andrássy Boulevard, State Opera House, an interior visit to the Basilica, Parliament-interiors, the view from Gellért hill, Castle district, Matthias Church-interior visit, Fishermen's Bastion-interior visit, Margaret Island. The afternoon will be at leisure to relax in Budapest. Dinner will be at a local restaurant accompanied by Folklore. The Courtyard house is 20 minutes from the heart of the city, on top of the Hármashatár mountain, offering you the perfect relaxation and a truly unique experience in Budapest. Here, one revives the peace and hospitality of the ancient noble manors. You can enjoy the silence of nature and take delight in the magnificent panorama from the terrace. All the bridges of Budapest are visible from the terrace. The Rosetrellis restaurant also has a full panorama. We will spend the night in Budapest.

   
   
9. Day9

   B,DBUDAPEST – SZENTENDRE - ZAKOPANE

   We depart from Budapest after breakfast. We will visit Szentendre, a town of artists from the middle ages atmosphere, which is built between the hills and the Danube, parallel to the river. Szentendre has a very pleasant atmosphere with picturesque old streets, 18th century houses and Greek orthodox churches. An artistry colony settled here. For visitors, Szentendre offers many museums in town such as the unique Kovács Margit Ceramic Museum, the Marzipan Museum, Open-air Museum, Caprice Jewelry Manufactory. There will be opportunities for shopping before we continue via the Slovak Republic to Zakopane. Dinner and the night will be spent in Zakopane.

   
   
10. Day10

    B, DZakopane

    We will enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing on a half-day tour of Zakopane. The tour includes a Funicular ride to Gubalowka Hill which gives a beautiful view over Polish and Czech Tatras, Tatra Museum, and a walk along Krupowki Street. There will be time for shopping, there are many friendly street vendors which offer local goods (such as lamb-wool sweaters, walking sticks, and wooden figures). Dinner will be at a bonfire accompanied by a folklore band. The night will be spent in Zakopane.

    
    
11. Day11

    B, DZakopane- Krakow

    We leave the mountains and Zakopane after breakfast. We will go rafting on the Dunajec River and Dunajec Gorge through the limestone rocks of the Pieniny Mountains and discover some of the most beautiful views in Poland. Sitting comfortable on unique wooden rafts and just admire the landscape, listening to the stories and jokes told by the men navigating the rafts. We will stop at a local restaurant after the rafting adventure for those wishing to snack or have a light lunch. We will arrive in Krakow in the afternoon and have free time before dinner in the Old Town. We will spend the night in Krakow.

    
    
12. Day12

    B, DKrakow

    Today we have a half-day tour of Krakow, including the Royal Wawel Hill, the Royal Route and the Old Town area with the Old Town market Square, the Cloth Hall, the Barbican, St. Mary's Church with 15th century Witt Stwosz Altar inside, and Florianska Gate. The afternoon will be spent exploring the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Afterwards we will have Farewell dinner and enjoy the evening in Krakow.

    
    
13. Day13

    Krakow- end of tour!

    We will have an early morning transfer to Krakow airport for the flight home.