Bohemian Highlights Summer 2018

Day 1: Arrive Frankfurt

Old-world charm and modern sophistication await in the vibrant city of Frankfurt. Join your Travel Director for an orientation drive through the city to admire its Gothic and Renaissance façades, followed by a Welcome Reception. Welcome Reception

Day 2: Frankfurt – Leipzig – Berlin (2 Nights)

Journey through the lush landscapes of Saxony to Leipzig, the capital of cool, which for centuries has been at the crossroads of two ancient trade routes. The city was once home to such greats as Goethe, Mendelssohn and Johann Sebastian Bach, who lived in this music-loving city until his death. This afternoon, we travel to Berlin, whose once-turbulent history has shaped its rebirth as a charismatic capital city. Buffet Breakfast

Day 3: Berlin Sightseeing

Explore an iconic landmark of a unified Berlin and reunified Germany during a Cultural Insight experience at the Berlin TV Tower where you will enjoy inspiring 360° views of the city and meandering River Spree. See the neo-Renaissance Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden Boulevard with a Local Specialist during your included sightseeing tour. Enjoy some time at leisure this afternoon to explore the city on your terms. Perhaps see the remnants of the Berlin Wall, visit the infamous Checkpoint Charlie and enjoy a Fassbrause on the Friedrichstrasse. Buffet Breakfast

Day 4: Berlin – Poznań – Warsaw (2 Nights)

We travel through patchwork farm landscapes stopping in Poznań, before arriving in the elegant Polish capital, Warsaw, where we'll spend the next two nights. Embrace the youthful verve of a city that has triumphed over repeated conquests and the shackles of communism, and spend the evening at leisure exploring the sights. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Warsaw Sightseeing

Join a Local Specialist this morning to explore Warsaw's colourful historic centre, including the Old Town, which the Nazis destroyed in retailiation against the brave Warsaw Uprising. We'll also see the Warsaw Ghetto where hundreds of thousands of Polish Jews were imprisoned during German occupation, tragically immortalised in the poignant Roman Polanski film - 'The Pianist'. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's sights. Consider a visit to the Wilanow Palace, a priceless testimony to the splendour of Poland's past, and treat yourself to a Chopin recital before joining your travel companions this evening for a delicious Regional Meal at a local restaurant. Buffet Breakfast, Regional Meal

Day 6: Warsaw – Czestochowa – Auschwitz – Kraków (2 Nights)

Rub shoulders with Catholic pilgrims who for centuries have journeyed to pay homage to Czestochowa's Black Madonna at the Jasna Góra Monastery. Continue to Auschwitz Memorial Site for a poignant reminder of the greatest tragedies of World War II. We continue to the enchanting city of Kraków, our home for the next two nights, dining in our hotel. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Kraków Sightseeing

We take to the beautiful streets of Kraków, joining Local Specialist for a walking tour of the medieval Old Town and its expansive town square. Visit the Renaissance Cloth Hall and Mariacki Church with its hourly trumpet call. See Wawel Castle, for centuries the residence of Polish royalty, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from Wawel Hill. The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights. Consider joining an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, renowned as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland and home to an entire chapel carved from rock salt as well as dozens of sculptures. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square, visit a traditional milk bar or enjoy an evening of Polish folklore. Buffet Breakfast

Day 8: Kraków – Slovakia – Budapest (2 Nights)

Drive south through the Carpathians and across the border into Slovakia with its green and golden rolling landscapes. We journey to Hungary and arrive later in the majestic capital of Budapest. Spend this evening exploring the Castle District with its centuries-old façades or perhaps consider a scenic river cruise along the beautiful Danube. Buffet Breakfast

Day 9: Budapest Sightseeing

Delve into a tale of two cities, unified only in the 19th century as bridges were built to straddle the waters of the Danube. We join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, featuring views of the famous Chain Bridge, the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and a visit to the Fisherman's Bastion to pay tribute to the Magyars chieftains who founded the Hungarian nation. Spend the rest of the day exploring on your own. Soak up the sounds of the Great Market Hall, see the poignant iron shoes on the banks of the Danube or consider a trip to Szentendre, a lively riverside town renowned for its art life. This evening, we join the Schieszl family for a Be My Guest Hungarian dinner and the story of their winery that doubled as a hiding place during World War II for a Jewish friend fleeing Nazi persecution. Buffet Breakfast, Be My Guest Dining

Day 10: Budapest – Győr – Vienna (2 Nights)

Before leaving beautiful Budapest, perhaps take a guided tour of the imposing Gothic Parliament Building, the home of Hungary's Holy Crown. Cross the hilly Transdanubia region - its orchards and vineyards providing a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely drive to the roman town of Győr. Amble along the cobblestones of Baross Gábor út and admire the Baroque façades before departing to Vienna, your home for the next two nights. Buffet Breakfast

Day 11: Vienna Sightseeing

Tread in the footsteps of Mozart, Haydn and Strauss, admiring Vienna's imperial elegance on an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the Parliament Building with its marble statues, the 13th century Hofburg Palace, State Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the city's most beloved landmarks. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the city on your terms. Indulge in Vienna's kafee culture, enjoying a slice or two of delicious sachertorte, ramble through the Gardens of Schönbrunn or join an Optional Experience to a famous local hostelry for traditional Austrian cuisine and a musical performance. Buffet Breakfast

Day 12: Vienna – Tabor – Prague (2 Nights)

Travel north to the Czech Republic and visit Tabor, once a Hussite stronghold. This afternoon, arrive in the fairy-tale capital of Prague on the banks of the Vltava. Buffet Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13: Prague Sightseeing

Join a Local Specialist this morning for an exploration of the city's labyrinthine lanes, and beautiful squares. Visit the impressive St. Vitus' Cathedral, set within the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle, cross the Vltava to the cobblestoned Old Town Square and view the 14th century Astronomical Clock, with its magical hourly Walk of the Apostles. Spend the rest of the day wandering the charming streets of the Old Town or take a relaxing lunch cruise on the River Vltava. Buffet Breakfast

Day 14: Prague – Frankfurt

We leave the picture-perfect city of Prague behind and journey west across the German border today before arriving in cosmopolitan Frankfurt for your final night. Spend the last evening of your Bohemian adventure with your travel companions and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Day 15: Depart Frankfurt

Our time together has come to an end. We say farewell to our newfound friends at the end of a memorable holiday. Transfers are available to Frankfurt Airport. Conditions apply. Buffet Breakfast