13D/10N Grand Tour of Eastern Europe

Kuala Lumpur - Warsaw, Poland   (Meals On Board)

Depart by flight to Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw   (L,D)

Arrive today in Warsaw – our city tour see both banks of the Vistula River –hear about the tormented & tragic history of this gateway between East and West, the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Quarter) with its market square, the 14th Cathedral of St John, the “wedding cake” Palace of Culture and Science, neoclassical Lazienski Palace and the Marszalkowska residential development. the Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King, Sobeiski – Victor of BVienna and the Historical Museum – a moving film showing the city before and after wartime destruction.Some free time in the afternoon – to relax or do some shopping.

Warsaw - Krakow,  Poland   (B,L,D)

Travel by coach from Warsaw, Poland  to Krakow – city tour includes see the Royal Cathedral set atop Wawel Hill, a limestone hill above Vastula and the 14th century St. Mary’s Church, the Draper’s Hall, a 100-yard long Gothic building built in the same century and  the arcaded courtyard of Jagiellonian University. 

Krakow - Oswiecim - Auschwitz - Wielicska Underground Salt Mines - Krakow   (B,L,D )

Today travel to the medieval town of  Oswiecim – visit - its nearby concentration camp at Auschwitz and Birkenau – so chillingly evoked in Schindler’s List – reminding us of the holocaust of  World  War 2, than visit the famous underground Salt Mines in Wieliczka. Return to Krakow.

Krakow - Slovakia - Budapest, Hungary   (B,L,D)

Enjoy a delightful scenic drive this morning through three countries. Firstly, travel through a scenic part of Slovakia, then to Budapest, the capital city of Hungary and known as ‘The Twin City of Buda and Pest’. Buda is mostly residential and built on the hills and high river terraces of the western side, and commercial Pest is on a large, sandy plain across to the east, on arrival – free day to relax or watch the World goes by at the Old Town or Hero’s Square.

Budapest   (B,L,Typical Hungarian Goulash dinner & Show D)

Today tour show us this cosmopolitan metropolis – with the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church, the Citadel on Mount Gellert, Chain Bridge, Hungarian Parliament, Opera House, the great Synagogue and visits the picturesque Fishermen’s Bastion. Not forgotting  the impressive Heroes’ Square at the ‘Pest’ side. This evening – enjoy your Goulash dinner together with the Csadara folklore show.

Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna, Austria   (B,L,D)

This morning we travel to Bratislava, Slovakia – on arrival view Michael’s Gate, Hungarian Palace, Primatial Palace & Town Hall, Opera House, the Reduta Concert Hall and old town Hall, then proceed to Vienna – on arrival  your sightseeing tour includes the beautiful Maria Theresa’s Schonbrunn Palace, the famous Heldenplatz for a picture of the Hofburg Palace – winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family,  also view the Belverdere Palace with its beautiful Baroque terrace garden, then drive along Ring Boulevard passing by the Parliament building, the State Opera House, the Prater amusement park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the ultra-modern United Nation City on the banks of the Danube River, the OPEC building, Beethoven Memorial and Hundertwasser House. Continue the day with a walking tour to the Old Town, see the synagogue and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Vienna - Brno - Prague, Czech Republic   (B,L,D)

We travel across the border to Brno – our orientation tour includes unusual baroque Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul, as well as the Spilberk Fortress – used as a jail by the Nazi during World War 2 then continue on to Czech Republic with its small Villages, castles and spas of lovely Bohemia into Prague – the capital.

Prague   (B,L,Romantic dinner & Cruise)

Our city sightseeing reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive capitals.  See 1,000-year-old Hradcany Castle – the former residence of Bohemian kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock; one the envy of all Europe.  Afterwards mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square, stroll along the banks of Vltava River. If time permits, relax at an outdoor restaurant in Zahrada Park, or shop for hand-cut crystal or art books. This evening enjoy your  buffet dinner with cruise  along the river of this startling Prague city.

Prague - Dresden - Berlin   (B,L,D)

A short drive from Berlin to Dresden – the former capital of Saxony, badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 1945, visit the ancient Saxon Wall made of Meissen Tiles, the ruined Frauenkirche, the glorious Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House, then continue on to Berlin.

Berlin   (B,L,D)

Today city tour of this once divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku-Damm with the bomb-damaged Tower of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Reichstag, monumental Bradenbug Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, the 210 ft Victory Column in the Tiergarten, drive along the Unter den Linden Boulevard, pass the  German State Opera house, visit the Berlin Wall Museum at Check-point Charlie and the Museum, Pergamon Museum – housing one of Europe’s most precious collection of Art Treasures. Afternoon some time for shopping

Berlin - Kuala Lumpur   (B,Meals on board)

Free time until your transfer for lunch and the airport for your flight home.. 

Kuala Lumpur

Arrive home in Kuala Lumpur with wonderful memories of your  13 Days -  Eastern Europe tour!