Wonderful Eastern Europe

After breakfast, depart for Krakow. Upon arrival, meet English speaking guide for guided tour of Krakow which includes the Jewish district of Kazimierz, Wawel castle and its cathedral (no entrance), the Great College which is the oldest building of the Academia Cracoviensis, the main market square and St Mary’s church. Overnight accommodation in Krakow.

Today enjoy guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mines (strictly subject to availability). From Neolithic times, sodium chloride (table salt) was produced there from the upwelling brine. The Wieliczka salt mine, excavated from the 13th century, produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world's oldest operating salt mines. Due to falling salt prices and mine flooding, commercial salt mining was discontinued in 1996. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is now an official Polish Historic Monument (Pomnik Historii). Afternoon free at leisure for shopping. Overnight accommodation in Krakow.

Depart for Auschwitz for guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp (strictly subject to availability). All over the world, Auschwitz has become a symbol of terror, genocide, and the Shoah. It was established by Germans in 1940, in the suburbs of Oswiecim, a Polish city that was annexed to the Third Reich by the Nazis. Its name was changed to Auschwitz, which also became the name of Konzentrationslager Auschwitz. After, depart for Bratislava – the capital city of Slovakia. Overnight accommodation in Bratislava.

Enjoy guided city tour of Bratislava which includes St. Michael’s gate, the Main square, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Bratislava castle which was originally a royal residence. Today, it is the symbol of Bratislava and the home of the Museum of History (outside only) and Bratislava old town. Later depart for Budapest – the capital city of Hungary. Overnight accommodation in Budapest. Optional: • Bratislava Castle – Museum of history the museum collections proving the development of society in Slovakia from the Middle Ages up to the present. It also builds up, administers and processes a numismatic collection from the earliest times up to the present and collections documenting the history and ethnological development of Slovak people abroad • Primates Palace Bratislava The Primate's Palace (Slovak: Primaciálny palác; Hungarian: Prímási palota) is a neoclassical palace in the Old Town of Bratislava the capital of Slovakia. Today, it serves as the seat of Mayor of Bratislava

Today depart for Vienna – the capital city of Austria. Upon arrival, transfer to Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, a former gypsum mine close by Vienna with mystic drifts and the largest underground lake in Europe. It became a tourist attraction after 1930 and has been one ever since, with an exception of World War II. The lake is 60 meters below ground, the water surface is 6200 m² and pumps are used to keep the water level down. Overnight accommodation in Vienna. Optional: Giants Ferries Wheel erected in 1897 to mark the 50th year of Emperor Franz Joseph's accession to the throne. It has been an enduring feature of the city's skyline ever since. Situated right near the entrance to the Wurstelprater amusement park, its cabins offer a wonderful view of the city and the Prater. The diameter of the wheel is almost 61 meters, the entire iron structure weighs 430 metric tons. The wheel turns at a speed of 2.7 km/h.

Enjoy guided city tour of Vienna which includes Opera House (Outside), Ringstrasse, Austrian Parliament, city hall, and Hofburg palace where Marie Antoinette was born in 1755. Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country. Later depart for Prague – the capital city of Czech Republic. Overnight accommodation in Prague.

Depart for guided tour of Prague which includes panoramic views of Prague, Strahov Monastery (outside), Cernin Palace (Outside), The Clock Tower in the main square and St Vitus Cathedral. Visit Prague Castle (also known as Hradčany Castle) that includes Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane and Daliborka tower. Later visit Staropramen Beer Factory a captivating interactive journey through time, showcasing the unique history behind the source of Staropramen and showing the spirit of Prague. Overnight accommodation in Prague. Optional: Moser Crystal Factory a Bohemian glass factory situated in the village called Nižbor, about 7 km west from the city of Beroun, Czech Republic. The glass factory produces 24% lead crystal. Major part of its production is focused on export.

Today depart for Dresden. Upon arrival, meet the guide for a city tour of Dresden which includes Neumarkt square, Royal Palace, Semperoper and Golden Horseman. Visit Zwinger Palace (Porcelain collection or Old Masters picture gallery) a palatial complex with gardens in Dresden. Designed by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, it is one of the most important buildings of the Baroque period in Germany. Along with the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger is the most famous architectural monument of Dresden. Later proceed Berlin. Upon arrival, visit Berlin TV Tower – a television tower in central Berlin. It was intended to be both a symbol of Communist power and of the city. It remains a landmark today, visible throughout the central and some suburban districts of Berlin. With its height of 368 metres (including antenna) it is the tallest structure in Germany. Overnight accommodation in Berlin.

Enjoy guided city tour of Berlin which includes original remnants of the Berlin Wall, Alexander Platz the most iconic square in Berlin, Berlin Cathedral, Brandenburg Tor with his park and the column of the Golden Angel, Bellevue Palace which is the official site of the German President and the Konzerthaus which is one of the oldest concert halls. Afternoon Free at leisure for shopping. Overnight accommodation in Berlin

Depart for Berlin airport to fly back to hometown with unforgettable memories.