Day 1: Prague
Welcome to PRAGUE! Upon arriving at the airport, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide.In the evening, we’ll transfer you to the Old Town Square, a lively area bustling with tourist activity. You can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Afterward, there will be a return transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Prague
Today, we’ll visit the capital, PRAGUE, the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local tour guide will lead an informative panoramic tour, highlighting the city’s most outstanding monuments. During the tour, there will be a visit to Prague Castle (admission included). After that, enjoy a boat ride on the Vltava River (included). In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own.
Day 3: Prague - Dresden - LOKET - Karlovy vary
We’ll leave PRAGUE after breakfast and travel toward Germany. Very close to the border lies DRESDEN, known as the “Florence of the Elbe.” It is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, famous for its stunning Baroque architecture. After some time to stroll around and have lunch, we continue toward the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. We’ll visit LOKET, a picturesque small medieval town almost entirely surrounded by a bend of the Ohře River. Its imposing 12th-century castle dominates the landscape and offers spectacular views. With its cobblestone streets and historic atmosphere, it is truly a hidden gem. Afterwards, we arrive in KARLOVY VARY, the most famous spa city in the Czech Republic, celebrated for its thermal springs and elegant Neo-Baroque buildings. Transfer to the hotel, dinner included.
Day 4: Karlovy vary - Pilsen - Tabor - Hluboka nad vltavou castle - Ceske Budejovice
After breakfast, we’ll head to PILSEN, a vibrant city in Western Bohemia, famous as the birthplace of Pilsner beer. Its center is highlighted by the majestic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and its historic breweries. We’ll then continue to TÁBOR, a charming small town with a very well-preserved old quarter, medieval streets, and beautiful squares; here we’ll have time to visit the town and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit HLUBOKÁ CASTLE, one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. A tourist train will take us up to its base. Afterwards, we continue to ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, the capital of Southern Bohemia. Its historic center is well preserved, with a large square, cobblestone streets, and Renaissance and Baroque buildings.
Day 5: Ceske Budejovice - Cesky Krumlov - Telc - Brno
České Budějovice is the birthplace and production site of Budweiser beer. Admission to the brewery, a guided visit, and a tasting are included. This beer is exported to more than 70 countries. Note: The visit to the brewery is subject to availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed.Afterwards, we continue to ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, a medieval gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southern Bohemia, famous for its castle overlooking the Vltava River and its picturesque old town with cobblestone streets. After lunchtime, we travel to TELČ, another medieval jewel and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its well-preserved historic center. Its triangular main square is surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque burgher houses, along with its Renaissance castle. We then continue to BRNO, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, a vibrant cultural destination with a historic center full of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The city is known for its youthful atmosphere, thriving food scene, and cozy cafés.
Day 6: Brno
Today we’ll explore the Moravia region in greater depth, visiting several sites near Brno. First, we’ll see the beautiful gardens of the LEDNICE Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site created by the Liechtenstein family. Afterwards, we’ll head to VALTICE, where we’ll include a visit to its imposing Baroque palace and enjoy a tasting of local wine from this region, renowned for its winemaking tradition. We then continue to MIKULOV, a small town with a very picturesque center and a large castle dominating the city. Free time for lunch and a stroll. We return to BRNO, arriving in the mid-afternoon.
Day 7: Brno - Bratislava - Trencin - Krakow
We’ll depart early from Brno and travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming city on the banks of the Danube with a beautifully preserved historic center. You´ll have time to explore its picturesque streets before continuing our journey.Next, we’ll visit Trencin, a small medieval town in western Slovakia, known for its impressive castle and vibrant historic center. We’ll have time to stroll around and enjoy lunch.In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route through scenic landscapes of forests and rolling hills as we make our way to Poland. We’ll arrive in Krakow at the end of the day.
Day 8: Krakow
In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Krakow with a local guide. Founded in the seventh century, the capital of Lesser Poland boasts an Old Town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our visit, we’ll see its charming medieval streets, the Market Square, one of the largest in Europe and the heart of the city, and Wawel Hill, located at Wawel Castle, former residence of Polish kings. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time. If you wish, you can join an optional excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring carved galleries, underground churches, and over 300 km of tunnels. At the end of the day, a traditional local meal will be included.
Day 9: Krakow - Kalwaria zebrzydowska - Barwald dolny - Wadowice - Auschwitz - Katowice
After breakfast, we’ll depart for Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, a small town set among beautiful surroundings known for its monastery and chapel complex, the “Calvary,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site and pilgrimage destination. Next, we’ll make a brief stop at the wooden church in Barwald Dolny before heading to Wadowice, the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II. You can visit either his museum house or the basilica where he was baptized, with time for a walk and lunch.We’ll then visit Auschwitz, the former Nazi concentration camp where over a million people perished during World War II. Now a memorial and museum, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll tour Birkenau, where trains from across Europe arrived. On our way to Katowice, we’ll stop at the Nikiszowiec neighborhood, built in the early 20th century for miners and their families. This area, known for its unique architecture and vibrant community life, is currently under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status. In Katowice, the capital of Silesia, you’ll have free time to explore this modern city and financial hub. Accommodation will be in Katowice.
Day 10: Katowice - Opole - Wroclaw
We’ll continue our route to Opole, where you’ll have time for a coffee in this active small town with its well-preserved old town, known for the National Festival of Polish Song. Leaving the town, we’ll visit the Village Museum (tickets included), an open-air museum showcasing life in rural Poland in the late 19th century and the region’s wooden architecture, featuring mills, a church, and farms. We’ll then continue to Wroclaw, a city founded in the 10th century and capital of Lower Silesia, reflecting Polish, Czech, Austrian, and German influences. Its old town, rebuilt after World War II, has one of the most beautiful squares in Poland. The city is also famous for its numerous bridges and canals. In the afternoon, we’ll include a boat ride on its canals. You’ll have free time to explore the city.
Day 11: Wroclaw - Poznan - Torun - Gdansk
We’ll travel to the region of Greater Poland and reach its capital, Poznan, one of the oldest cities in the country. Its old town features the impressive Market Square, where the Town Hall is surrounded by colorful Renaissance buildings, creating a cheerful and inviting atmosphere. At noon, in this square, you’ll witness the charming 16th-century tradition of two mechanical goats butting heads at the sound of the clock. You’ll have time for lunch and a stroll. We’ll then continue to Toruń, a Gothic walled city with a magnificent historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the birthplace of Copernicus. If you wish, you can visit his museum/home. Afterward, we’ll travel to Gdansk, formerly Danzig, arriving in the late afternoon. Its historic center is charming and full of life. We highly recommend taking an evening stroll to soak in the vibrant atmosphere.
Day 12: Gdansk
After breakfast, with our guide and bus, we’ll visit the European Solidarity Center, an immense contemporary building that commemorates the history of the "Solidarity" union, which played a pivotal role in the fall of the Soviet Union, and highlights the monument dedicated to the fallen workers. Afterward, we’ll pass by the Museum of the Second World War (closed on Mondays). Next, we’ll head to nearby Sopot, an elegant seaside resort with a large beach on the Baltic Sea and a lively atmosphere. Its wooden pier, offering stunning views, is one of the longest in Europe. You’ll have time to stroll and enjoy lunch. We’ll then return to Gdansk, where you’ll have free time to explore this magnificent city.
Day 13: Gdansk - Malbork - Frombork - Elblag - Warsaw
We’ll continue to Malbork, where we’ll explore its impressive castle (tickets included for the green route), one of the largest medieval castles in Europe, built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Order and designated a World Heritage Site. Afterward, we’ll head to Frombork, located on the northeastern coast of Poland. This peaceful village is home to a stunning walled complex where Nicolaus Copernicus is buried. You’ll have time to stroll and enjoy lunch.Next, we’ll visit the Elblag Canal, the longest navigable canal in Poland and a 19th-century industrial gem. We’ll tour the museum dedicated to this engineering marvel, where boats are pulled over land on rails to overcome elevation changes. We’ll then continue our journey to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, arriving by the end of the day.
Day 14: Warsaw
We’ll start the day with a panoramic tour of WARSAW with a local guide. Home to nearly two million people, this political and economic hub of Poland boasts a blend of modern architecture and meticulously restored historic buildings. We’ll stroll through the charming old town, featuring many old buildings, the Royal Palace, and cobbled streets, all restored after their destruction in World War II and now declared a World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Palace of Culture, a skyscraper gifted by the Soviet Union, reflect on the history of what was once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe, and wander through Lazienki Park, home to the Chopin Monument.You’ll have free time in the afternoon to visit museums, such as the National Museum and the Warsaw Rising Museum, or to explore the lively city center filled with shops and activities.Note: Depending on the number of passengers, the city tour may be operated on a regular tourist service.
Day 15: Warsaw
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
