Warswaw Budapest Vienna and Prague

WARSAW BUDAPEST VIENNA & PRAGUE
14 DAYS FROM $4,990 US
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Get immersed in culture on this two-week journey amidst the palaces, castles, art, architecture, and music of Old World Europe. Hear Strauss waltzes and Mozart’s music performed by an orchestra at a palace in Vienna, and a piano recital of Chopin’s music in Warsaw on this Eastern Europe and Poland tour. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Danube River, a strudel-making demonstration, and a private castle evening of wine tasting and gourmet cuisine with a member of the former Czech nobility. Spend every day exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Warsaw, Prague, Cracow, Vienna, and Budapest, plus the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Auschwitz, and Schönbrunn Palace.

Day 1: Welcome to Warsaw
Your Poland tour begins at 6 p.m. at Le Royal Méridien Bristol. A transfer is included from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to Le Royal Méridien Bristol, your landmark hotel on Warsaw's fashionable "Royal Route." Meet travel companions and your Tour Director at tonight's welcome reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Le Royal Méridien Bristol, Warsaw, Poland

Day 2: Explore Warsaw
On your first full day in Poland tour the sights of Warsaw, including the Palace of Culture and the Jewish Ghetto Memorial. Visit Old Town, meticulously re-constructed after WWII. Enjoy a free afternoon to pursue your own interests. In the evening, attend a private piano recital featuring the music of Warsaw native Frederic Chopin.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Le Royal Méridien Bristol, Warsaw, Poland

Day 3: Czestochowa and the Black Madonna
While in Poland tour the countryside, stopping in the city of Czestochowa for a guided visit to the fortified monastery of Jasna Gora. Inside is a painting of the Black Madonna, which draws Catholic pilgrims from around the world. Arrive in Cracow, considered one of the finest medieval cities in Europe.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Krakow Hotel, Cracow, Poland

Day 4: Medieval Cracow and poignant Auschwitz
Take a walking tour of Cracow’s historic center, a 13th-century merchants' town with Europe's largest medieval market square, and a highlight of any Poland tour; it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Wawel Castle, the seat of Polish kings from the 11th to 17th centuries. In the afternoon, choose to explore Cracow on your own, or join an excursion to the poignant memorial at Auschwitz.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Sheraton Krakow Hotel, Cracow, Poland

Day 5: Historic salt mine
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a subterranean labyrinth of passages, caverns, chapels, and statues carved into crystalline salt. Worked for 800 years, the mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a fascinating experience on your Poland tour. Back in Cracow, explore the former Jewish Quarter (the Kazimierz) and Remu Synagogue and museum (holidays permitting), then spend the rest of the day exploring as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Sheraton Krakow Hotel, Cracow, Poland

Day 6: Bound for Hungary
Travel from Poland through the scenic Tatra Mountains, stopping for lunch in Slovakia en route to Hungary. Arrive in Budapest; your hotel is located along the Danube River promenade. In the evening, admire the city’s illuminated architecture on a special dinner cruise on the Danube River.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Budapest Marriott Hotel, Budapest, Hungary

Day 7: Stunning architecture in Pest
Today, your Eastern Europe and Poland tour reveals landmarks in Pest, on the eastern side of the Danube. See the embassy district, City Park, and Heroes’ Square, and the opulent State Opera House. Choose among many sights and museums in your free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Budapest Marriott Hotel, Budapest, Hungary

Day 8: A day in Budapest
Sightsee Buda today, visiting the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; and Fishermen’s Bastion, with Neo-Romanesque design. Explore the cobblestone streets of Castle Hill with nice views overlooking the city. Admire the frescoes and stained glass windows in Gothic Matthias Church, where the final two Hungarian kings were crowned. Depart this amazing city in the afternoon and travel to another – Vienna, Austria – for a three-night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Bristol, Vienna, Austria

Day 9: Schönbrunn Palace and the sights of Vienna
In glorious Vienna, see the sights around the Karlsplatz, then view the imperial Habsburg collections on a guided visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. At Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy lunch and a gourmet cooking demonstration on how to make strüdel; take a guided tour of the State Apartments and formal gardens. The palace was built to rival Versailles with 1,400 rooms, including a Hall of Mirrors, and served as the summer residence for Austria’s emperors.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Hotel Bristol, Vienna, Austria

Day 10: Music and more in Vienna
A walking tour takes in Vienna's diverse architectural highlights today. Explore the grounds of the Hofburg, also known as the Imperial Palace, housing imperial treasuries and six museums. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to pursue your own passions, in this extraordinary city that's home of some of Europe's finest art museums. This evening, attend a private concert by the Vienna Residence Orchestra featuring the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss, held in a historic palace.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Bristol, Vienna, Austria

Day 11: Discover Prague
Your Eastern Europe and Poland tour continues as you journey to Prague, ancient capital of today's Czech Republic. Go on a walking tour of Old Town, linked to the castle district by the ornate Charles Bridge. Take in the astronomical clock, Jan Palach Square, and Rudolfinum Philharmonic Hall.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: InterContinental Praha, Prague, Czech Republic

Day 12: Prague's Castle District
Explore the Hradcany (castle) district today; tour the remarkable complex of Prague Castle, one of the largest castles in the world. Built in the 9th century, it is the country’s traditional seat of power, and incorporates palaces, museums, monasteries, and halls for knighthood ceremonies. Visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the coronation site for Czech kings and queens, and the libraries of Strahov Monastery before spending a free afternoon as you like.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: InterContinental Praha, Prague, Czech Republic

Day 13: Art, wine & nobility in Prague
Today your Prague sightseeing includes the Estates Theatre, the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), and the Old-New Synagogue, founded in the 13th century, followed by an afternoon to explore on your own. In the evening, attend our exclusive farewell event at Nelahozeves Castle. Meet a member of the former Czech nobility at a reception featuring wine from the family vineyards, and enjoy a gala dinner complete with live music.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: InterContinental Praha, Prague, Czech Republic

Day 14: Journey home
Tour ends in Prague, Czech Republic. A transfer is included from the InterContinental Praha to Prague's Ruzyne International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Night 1 & 2: Le Royal Méridien Bristol
Warsaw, Poland

A Warsaw landmark since 1901, Le Royal Méridien Bristol is situated on the “King’s Walk,” the city’s most elegant street, just a short walk from the historical Old Town, the Royal Castle and the Opera House. The readers of both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure deem this fine hotel among the best in the world. The hotel combines gracious 19th-century ambiance with 21st-century luxury and technology throughout. Guestrooms have been individually designed and offer deluxe amenities. The Fitness Center has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, and fitness equipment, and sumptuous Polish cuisine is offered in the award-winning Malinowa Restaurant.

Night 3, 4 & 5: Sheraton Krakow Hotel
Krakow, Poland

The Sheraton Krakow Hotel is ideally located on the Bank of the Wisla River near world-famous Wawel Castle and offers lovely views of both. The spectacular Atrium, with its glass roof, evokes the traditional feel of the Old Town square. Guestrooms are nicely decorated in contemporary Krakow style and feature sought-after amenities, to include Sheraton’s signature SweetSleeper® bedding. A waterfall enhances the indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gymnasium is available for guests. Sample Polish vodka in a glass made of ice at QUBE, the hotel’s popular vodka bar and café.

Night 6 & 7: Budapest Marriott Hotel
Budapest, Hungary

Located in the heart of Budapest, “The pearl of the Danube,” the Budapest Marriott lies on the banks of the Danube River. The hotel offers an extraordinary blend of comfort and convenience. Stylish guestrooms have a sophisticated feel and offer all the amenities that today’s world travelers seek. The Fitness Center features the most modern equipment. Choose from an impressive variety of beers in the Beer Garden and enjoy it on the outdoor terrace, weather permitting.

Night 8, 9 & 10: Hotel Bristol
Vienna, Austria

The elegant Hotel Bristol is among the best hotels in this city of sophisticated hostelries. The readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler continually rate it as one of the finest hotels in the world. This proud member of The Luxury Collection artfully combines a sense of its historic grandeur with a warmly welcoming atmosphere in ways that are sure to impress. Ideally located next door to the Vienna State Opera in the heart of the city, Hotel Bristol has served as an elegant meeting point for Vienna’s cultural life for over a century, and features state-of-the-art amenities, exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and opulent guest rooms furnished with precious antiques.

*Hotel Imperial
Vienna, Austria

Built on the magnificent Ring Boulevard in 1863 as the Vienna palace home of the Prince of Württemburg, the sumptuous Hotel Imperial still reigns in regal fashion. Tastefully furnished guestrooms, with silk-covered walls and marble baths, feature individual climate control, air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite or cable TV and in-room safe. Keep up with your workout routine in the Health Club or relax in the sauna at the end of a busy day. Enjoy a coffee at the Café Imperial, a favorite spot of many writers past and present or seek out a cozy niche at the stylish Bar Maria Theresia to indulge in your favorite libation.

*Tours of May 7 & 21, Sep 17 & 24, and Oct 1 & 8 will stay at the Hotel Imperial

Night 11, 12 & 13: InterContinental Praha
Prague, Czech Republic

Set high on the hilly banks of the Vltava River in the center of Prague, InterContinental Praha enjoys an enviable location very close to the historic Old Town. Leisure facilities include a full-service fitness club with a heated swimming pool, a golf simulator, a gym, saunas and massage services. The views from the rooftop Ziatá Praha restaurant are extraordinary.

DEPARTURE DATES
April - October

PRICES
From approx $4,990 US per person double occupancy