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DAY 1-
USA • BERLIN
Depart from the U.S.A. on our flight to Europe. Meals and overnight
on board. After dinner relax and enjoy the on-board entertainment.
DAY 2- FRANKFURT • BERLIN
Arrival Berlin where you will be met and transferred to the hotel
by one of our experienced tour guides who will accompany you for
the duration of your trip. Dinner and overnight in Berlin.
DAY 3 - BERLIN • POTSDAM • BERLIN
Begin the day with a trip to Potsdam where you will see the impressive
Sans Souci Palace. Return to Berlin for a comprehensive tour featuring
Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial
Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag Building.
You will then pass through the area which was once "Check Point
Charlie," and see what remains of the Berlin Wall. Dinner and
overnight in Berlin

DAY 4 - BERLIN • PRAGUE
Depart Berlin for the "Golden City" of Prague. This afternoon
you will have the opportunity to visit the Old Jewish Quarter, its
historic cemetery and museum. Dinner and overnight in Prague
DAY 5 - PRAGUE
Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a visit to
the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue with
a leisurely walking tour through the old town, showcasing the unique
astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon
is at leisure to independently explore the city, shop for famous
Bohemian Crystal, or visit one of the city's many fine museums.
Dinner and overnight in Prague
DAY 6 - PRAGUE • VIENNA
Leaving the Czech Republic you arrive in colorful and vibrant Vienna,
Austria, the "musical city." Tonight's dinner is in one
of Vienna's great local restaurants. Overnight in Vienna
DAY 7 - VIENNA
A tour of the city showcases some of its architectural marvels,
including the magnificent St. Stephan's Cathedral and the lavish
Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.
While in Schoenbrunn Palace, one of the pastry chefs will demonstrate
their unique techniques creating Vienna strudel. The remainder of
the day is yours to experience all that Vienna has to offer. This
evening you may choose to enjoy an optional dinner, followed by
classical music performed at the Schoenbrunn Palace Orangerie. Overnight
in Vienna.
DAY 8 - VIENNA • BUDAPEST
Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque Hungarian countryside
en route to historic Budapest. You will discover Budapest is divided
by the Danube with the historic Buda on one side and the cosmopolitan
Pest on the opposite side. This evening enjoy a leisurely cruise
on the Danube River. Dinner and overnight in Vienna.
DAY 9 - BUDAPEST
The beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to as "the
Paris of Eastern Europe." Today, a local expert provides an
informative city tour featuring Fishermen's Bastion, Mathias Church,
Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. A special stop is
made at Heroes Square, a unique monument where you will learn about
the many diverse leaders of Hungary. Later, you will have some free
time to explore Budapest on your own. Dinner and overnight in Budapest.

DAY 10 - BUDAPEST • SLOVAKIA • KRAKOW
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Low Tatra mountain range of Slovakia
en route to Poland. Your home for the next two nights is the lively
city of Krakow, which still offers an old world charm. Dinner and
overnight in Krakow.
DAY 11 - KRAKOW
A city tour of Krakow's historic Old Town features Market Square,
St. Mary's Church, the University and Wawel Castle, a former residence
of Polish kings. Later, join a former miner in exploring the amazing
Wieliczka Salt Mines. Operating since the 13th century, these spectacular
mines offer a maze of unique rooms, tunnels, chapels and salt statues,
and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 12 - KRAKOW • AUSCHWITZ • CZESTOCHOWA • WARSAW
A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp
of Auschwitz. See first hand the various prison cells and learn
the history of the prison and many of the hardships that occurred
within those walls. Next, travel north to the spiritual center of
Poland and the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa.
One of the monastery's own clergy conducts an enriching tour of
Jasna Gora and the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon. The Black
Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims flocking
to Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon
you will arrive in the capital city of Warsaw. Dinner and overnight
in Warsaw.
DAY 13 - WARSAW
The moving history of Warsaw, both joyous and tragic, is yours to
embrace as you embark on a special city tour of this capital city.
Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating
the end of a memorable trip.
DAY 14 - WARSAW • USA
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. We arrive the same
day with wonder memories of the land just visited.
We can customize any itinerary of your choosing for groups of 20
or more.
Please contact us to obtain a competitive customized
price for this tour from your home city (800) 213 9155. Lowest airfares
from your home town!

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