Vienna to Warsaw (9 days)
Vienna to Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
Itinerary
Day 1, arrive in Vienna, Saturday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting
your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner.
Day 2, in Vienna, Sunday
On your morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the
Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater amusement park, the
UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial
history. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 3, to Budapest, Monday
Today, travel east and cross the border to Hungary. Continue through the Transdanubian
region, reaching Budapest in time to relax before dinner.
Day 4, in Budapest, Tuesday
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and
Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes
views of the outstanding Parliament, the Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, the
Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the Heroes' Square and Gellert Hill with its
Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your
own.
Day 5, to Krakow, Wednesday
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past
the Tatras Mountains and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow
is planned upon arrival.
Day 6, in Krakow, Thursday
Your sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle
and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town where you
will visit the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church.
The afternoon is free for a stroll around the city.
Day 7, to Warsaw, Friday
This morning perhaps join an optional trip to one of the most somber memorials of
the past, Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit
the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary popularly
called the "Black Madonna". In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city,
Warsaw.
Day 8, in Warsaw, Saturday
The 700 year old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive
against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal
Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence
of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as
a "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument
to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with the walking tour
of the Old Town, the Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the
day is free for relaxing, shopping, a stroll through the city or an optional late
afternoon Chopin concert.
Day 9, depart Warsaw, Sunday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
| Start date | End date | Per person in twin | Single room supplement |
| 08 May 2010 | 16 May 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 22 May 2010 | 30 May 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 29 May 2010 | 06 June 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 05 June 2010 | 13 June 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 12 June 2010 | 20 June 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 26 June 2010 | 04 July 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 10 July 2010 | 18 July 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 24 July 2010 | 01 August 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 14 August 2010 | 22 August 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 28 August 2010 | 05 September 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 11 September 2010 | 19 September 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 25 September 2010 | 03 October 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |
| 09 October 2010 | 17 October 2010 | $ 1,685 | $ 640 |