Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Berlin
Stop At: Reichstag Building, Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
The seat of Germany’s Parliament and one of Berlin’s most recognizable landmarks, the Reichstag building is an impressive feat of 19th-century architecture, with a futuristic glass dome and classical columns on its facade. The structure stands proudly on the River Spree’s southern bank, a stoic reminder of Berlin’s turbulent history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin Germany
The grand gateway to Unter den Linden Boulevard and Tiergarten Park, the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) is one of Berlin’s most recognizable landmarks. Built by Prussian kings, this monumental gate stood strong through World War I and the Cold War, becoming a symbol of reunified Germany and a poignant reminder of Berlin’s tragedies and triumphs.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 2: Berlin, Germany
Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin Germany
Once one of three Berlin Wall border points, bridging the divide between the Allied-occupied West Berlin and Soviet-occupied East Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most important Cold War sites in Berlin. Today, a recreated guard house marks the site where numerous confrontations, escape attempts, and protests took place, and the adjoining Checkpoint Charlie Museum is a moving tribute to those who risked their lives to escape from East Germany and bring about the fall of the wall.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
A somber yet striking memorial stretching over a 4.7-acre (1.9-hectare) plot in the center of Berlin, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Denkmal für die Ermordeten Juden Europas) was opened in 2005 to remember and honor the some 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 3: Berlin, Germany
Stop At: Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Bernauer Strasse 111, 13355 Berlin Germany
At the height of the Cold War in 1961, socialist East Germany erected the Berlin Wall as an imposing concrete barrier that divided Berlin's eastern and western sides for nearly 30 years. In 1989, toward the end of the war and the fall of East Germany and communism in Europe, the wall's demolition began, thus reunifying Germany. Today, sections of the wall remain as permanent reminders of the days when the country (and Berlin) was divided.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin Germany
Located in Berlin’s Mitte district, the Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin’s most magnificent public square, attracting a cluster of high-end restaurants and hotels, especially around Charlottenstrasse. Come wintertime, travelers come from all over Europe to shop at the square’s spectacular Christmas market and skate at the festive ice rink.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 4: Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic
Stop At: Stare Mesto (Old Town), Stare Mesto (Old Town), Prague, Bohemia
To get to know the city on your first day, we recommend starting your trip in the centre of the Old Town, where you will find the famous Astronomical Clock. See what amazing sights you can stumble upon down those cobbled streets.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague 11908 Czech Republic
Dominated by the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the ninth-century Prague Castle has been a seat of power for Czech emperors, kings and presidents alike.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 5: Prague, Czech Republic
Stop At: Charles Bridge, Karluv Most, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
A trip to Prague would not be complete without taking a walk along the iconic Charles Bridge. It can be quite busy during the day, so why not visit early morning or late evening when you can have the bridge all to yourself?
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: John Lennon Wall, Velkoprevorske namesti Mala Strana, Prague 11800 Czech Republic
The John Lennon Wall, which since the 1980s, has been filled with John Lennon inspired graffiti and Beatles song lyrics, as well as other designs related to local and global causes.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 6: Arrive in Krakow, Poland
Stop At: Stare Miasto, Rynek Glowny, Krakow 30-062 Poland
Nothing can compare to the beauty of the Old Town of Krakow! Take on this city by foot on your first day, as all the major sights are within walking distance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, Krakow 31-001 Poland
Wander through Kazimierz, better known as the Jewish Quarter of Krakow, the second-largest city in Poland's
Wander through Kazimierz, better known as the Jewish quarter of Krakow, Poland's second-largest city, and signs of the area's cultural heritage are everywhere.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 7: Krakow, Poland
Stop At: Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland
One of the most poignant tours you can do when visiting Krakow. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial has become the symbol of terror, genocide and the Shoah. It was the largest Nazi concentration camp used during World War II.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe.
Day 8: Arrive in Budapest, Hungary
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
Nestled right up against the Danube is Hungary's incredible Parliament building, known as one of the most beautiful in the world and is what usually dominates all pictures you see online of this beautiful city. You can book a tour to visit inside if you wish, however admiring the building close from the outside makes it still worth stopping by.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shoes on the Danube Bank, Id. Antall Jozsef Rkp, Budapest 1054 Hungary
Shoes on the Danube Bank, if you walk across the Danube from the Hungarian Parliament towards the Chain Bridge you will find this memorial, which represents the many people killed along the banks of the Danube in 1944-1945.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe
Day 9: Budapest, Hungary
Stop At: Matthias Church, Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Directly behind Fisherman's Bastion sits the colourful and striking Matthias Church. With its brightly coloured tiled roof, detailed painted interior and architectural splendor, you won't be surprised to learn all about this building's history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fisherman's Bastion, Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Fisherman's Bastion is home to some of the best views in Budapest and is justifiably Instagram-famous! Climb all over the towers and through all the viewpoints.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe
Day 10: Budapest, Hungary
Stop At: Buda Castle, Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Buda Castle is an iconic landmark in the city. You can visit for some of the beautiful views from the grounds, to admire the beauty of the building or go inside to the Hungarian National Gallery or Budapest History Museum, Buda Castle is a must-see item on any Budapest itinerary.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Szechenyi Baths and Pool, Allatkerti korut 9-11., Budapest 1146 Hungary
No trip to Budapest would be complete without visiting the famous baths, all filled with healing properties! Not to mention, the architecture surrounding them is stunning. Spend hours at any bath of your choice where you can splurge on a spa treatment or simply relax.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation with our top-rated hotel partners across Europe
Day 11: Leave Budapest
Stop At: Budapest, Budapest, Central Hungary
You will leave Budapest today
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.