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Fascinating Eastern Europian Treasures

Day 05: concentration camps along with artifacts area, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church,
Berlin – Poznan – Warsaw from the prisoners who perished there during Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel.
Heading east, stop in Poznan for an orientation World War II. Learn about the murderous The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this
tour. Poznan lies midway between Berlin Nazi campaigns against Europe’s Jewish exciting city on your own
and Warsaw, which has helped make it an populations and other ‘undesirables’ as you
important town for centuries. Badly damaged tour the camps. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 11:
in World War II, the city (especially its Old After the visit way to Krakow for dinner and
Town) has been beautifully restored. The accommodation (2 nights) Budapest – Vienna
huge Old Town Square (Stary Rynek) is one Journey west, passing through Trans Danubian
of Europe’s nicest, and is lined by fabulous Day 08: Region and then cross the border into Austria,
historic attractions. The Basilica of Saints Peter Krakow with stops en route for refreshments. Arrive on
and Paul is Poland’s oldest cathedral. Continue Journey through the royal history of Poland time to fresh up before your dinner
to Warsaw for dinner and overnight (2 nights) with guide tour of Wawel Cathedral on Wawel Dinner and accommodation in Vienna (2 nights
Hill. Marvel at the medieval castle walls and
Day 06: 12th-century Gothic church, considered a
Warsaw national sanctuary in Poland. Then, go to Day 12:
Warsaw, this amazing city is full of contrasts, the Sigismund Bell Tower to get up close Vienna
question marks and surprises. It will excite and to one of the largest church bell systems in Explore the vibrant city of Vienna in the walking
inspire you. A UNESCO world heritage site, the Poland. Marvel at the bell that requires 12 bell tour. Led by a local guide, see top attractions
Old Town charms with its colorful townhouses ringers to swing a single 30-ton bell, and get
and the exceptional atmosphere of its narrow breathtaking views of Krakow Old Town and such as the Gothic architecture of St Stephen’s
streets. Drive along the famous Royal Route the oxbow of the Vistula River. Free afternoon Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace and
from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki the Spanish Riding School. As you go, learn
Park and Palace, the summer residence of Day 09: the rich history behind the Austrian capital and
the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Krakow – Budapest each of its architectural gems.
Science and Culture (known as the “wedding This day we’ll head to Budapest, capital of The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of
cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Hungary. Very scenic road from Krakow toward Vienna
Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes Zakopane then to Lysa Polana where you
of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Walk to cross the border into Slovakia. Once you pass Day 13:
the Old Town Market Square, you will meet a Ruzomberok deviate on the right from the main Vienna – Airport
mermaid – the official symbol of the city. See road and visit beautiful village of Vlkolinec. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be
the Barbican, stop by the bell on Kanonia It's on UNESCO list for it's original village
Street, and walk along the old city walls. architecture. Enjoy driving through National transferred to the Airport for your flight
The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll Park of Tatras Mountains until your arrival to Have a nice trip back home!
through the city or relax Budapest. Dinner and overnight in Budapest End of Service
(2 nights)
Day 07: TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Warsaw – Krakow Day 10:
This morning we will drive towards Krakow, Budapest Prague
with stop en route first to visit the Monastery In 1873, the twin cities of Buda and Pest Berlin
of Jasna Gora Monastery, known for the joined with ancient Obuda to form a new,
blackened picture of Virgin Mary, popularly unified city, Budapest. Charming and beautiful, Warsaw
called the “Black Madonna”. Continue our the city was declared a World Heritage site Krakow
journey for a sobering visit to Auschwitz- in 1987. Your morning sightseeing tour Budapest
Birkenau. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, visit includes views of all the main attractions: The Vienna
still-standing parts of the original Nazi Parliament, Royal Palace and the Castle Hill
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