Welcome to Vienna! On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Our guide will be ready at the hotel and will give an overview of the tour. We include transfers to Grinzing, a neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city, where vineyards are the site of many typical restau¬rants, which are full of life. Return to hotel.
We start with a scenic visit around Vienna with a local expert. (Note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, it can be conducted in both English and Spanish). Here we experience its majestic avenues, its palaces and the vibrant city centre. Directly afterwards, we head the Schönbrunn Palace where visitors can stroll around and enjoy its beautiful gardens. In the afternoon we depart for Hungary. Arrival in BUDAPEST. We have time for relaxation by the Danube River. Return to hotel.
Discover the “Queen of the Danube” on a scenic tour of highlight. This city is divided by the Danube, with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan “Pest” on the opposite bank. Conclude your visit with a boat tour along the Danube River; the views of the city and parliament are impressive. Leisure time after the tour. At the end of the afternoon, there will be free time for shopping. Return to hotel.
Our route today is extremely beautiful. We cross into the beautiful country of Slovakia. Rocky landscapes and picturesque towns dot the route. Cross¬ing into Poland, we arrive in CHOCHOLOW, a beautiful town where visitors can admire its wooden houses. Later on, we head to ZAKOPANE, considered to be Poland’s winter capital. We take the funicular to ascend the Gubałówka and Butorowy Wierch mountains (which are under snow for most of the year). From these peaks, there are fabulous views of the city. Afterwards, there is time to enjoy the historic centre. Return to hotel.
City tour hosted by a local expert. Visit to Salt Mine. We begin the day by visiting the beautiful city of Krakow. We get to know its mediaeval streets and its Royal Palace. Directly afterwards, we head to the nearby village of Wielizca and visit the Salt Mine there (entry ticket included). We visit an underground world of 300 km of astounding underground galleries, lakes and hundreds of caverns decorated by sculptures and mythic figures. Return to hotel.
We will be travelling to AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU. We will look round this former Nazi concentration camp that reminds us about one of the most dramatic moments in European history. Leaving Auschwitz, we travel to the Czech Republic. At OLOMOUC there will be time for lunch an to look round this UNESCO World Heritage City and the Czech Republic’s second city of art. Continue onwards to Prague. At the end of the afternoon, we provide transport to take you to the Old Town Square. This central location is full of energy and touristic activities. It´s a marvellous place to acquaint ourselves with Prague. Return to hotel.
Visit to Castle. Boat tour along the river. Today we are visiting the capital, which is the Baroque jewel of Europe. Our local expert will provide an informative city tour, which will include the outstanding monuments. During the visit we walk through Prague Castle (admission included). Subsequently, we shall take a magnificent boat tour on the river. Free time in the afternoon to explore Prague. In the evening, we enjoy time in the historic city centre and there will be an opportunity for you to enjoy cuisines from around the world.
After breakfast, end of our services.
