For Reservations and Questions 0800 804 8330 www.thomascooktours.com Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe Featuring Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow & Warsaw From 1,679* pp 13 Days 18 Meals *Prices are per person for tour only based on 2 people sharing. Personalise your tour with our range of competitively priced regional flying options. EUROPE'S MAGNIFICENT AND LEGENDARY CITIES Explore the historic and culturally rich cities of the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Poland. Enjoy 2 night stays, guided tours and local restaurants in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. Make the most of your adventure with a perfect balance of included sightseeing excursions and leisure time. You choose your tour in Berlin a traditional city tour or a Cold War focused tour featuring Check Point Charlie. Walk across the spectacular Charles Bridge in Prague. Dinner in Prague is your choice: either a traditional restaurant that features a folklore show and dance lesson, or a tour of one of Prague s most famous brewery pubs with favourite local fare. Discover the picturesque Hungarian countryside. Visit the former concentration camp of Auschwitz and conclude in Warsaw, a city with history both joyous and tragic. Explore some of Europe s most magnificent and legendary cities.
YOUR TOUR AT A GLANCE Experience the cultures of Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Poland. Take a poignant journey through history at the camps of Auschwitz. Local experts provide informative guided tours of Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. Must See's The fairy tale city of Prague reveals the remarkable Hradcany Castle. Come to know Vienna and its lavish Schonbrunn Palace. Culinary Dine at one of Vienna's most beloved restaurants. PERSONALIZE YOUR TRIP Pre and Post Tour Extensions. Start and end your holiday rested. Arrive early: Pre night in Berlin Discover both the modern and the historic sides to this fascinating city. Leave late: Post night in Warsaw Explore the bustling capital and largest city in Poland.
YOUR ITINERARY Please note: tour inclusions and available options may vary based on departure date. Please select a date above for more details. Day 1 Begins Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Berlin, Germany Tour Set out to experience the very best of Europe s cultural capitals. Arrive in Germany s capital city of Berlin. This city blends a deep history, a modern flare and multi cultural influences. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. Dinner High 23 Low 13 2" Intercontinental Hotel Berlin Berlin It s your choice! Choose a city tour that introduces you to Berlin s rich history: you ll see Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag Building. Or you may join a Cold War focused tour that includes a visit to the Berlin Wall Museum followed by a walk through the area that was once Checkpoint Charlie, and see what remains of the Berlin Wall. This afternoon you have the opportunity to join an optional excursion outside the city to visit Potsdam and the famous Sanssouci Palace. Breakfast High 23 Low 13 2" Intercontinental Hotel Berlin Czech Republic Berlin Dresden Prague, Depart Berlin for the Golden City of Prague. En route, make a stop in Dresden, the capital of Saxony, with time to explore this lovely town on the banks of the River Elbe. This evening you choose your Prague dining experience. You may choose to get to know traditional Czech culture during a folklore show and dinner featuring local drinks; as a special treat, meet the dancers and learn some of the moves yourself during a private dance lesson. Or, dine at one of Eastern Europe s oldest breweries; take in the traditional ambiance as you dine while sipping on a pint; then tour the brewery to see the process of making this famous beer that has been brewed for 500 years. High 22 Low 12 2" Hotel Grandium Prague Your introduction to this fairy tale city opens with a visit to the remarkable Vitus Cathedral. Continue with a leisurely walking tour through the Old Town, showcasing the Golden Lane, the unique Astronomical Clock and the statue lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon is yours to independently explore this great city. Breakfast High 22 Low 12 2" Hotel Grandium Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Prague Vienna, Austria Leaving the Czech Republic, arrive in colourful and vibrant Vienna, the "musical city." After a short orientation drive through the city, your afternoon is at leisure. Later, enjoy an evening in one of Vienna's most beloved restaurants where dinner mixes with local cultural flavour to create an unforgettable night. High 25 Low 15 7" Renaissance Wien Hotel Vienna This morning, experience the city on a tour showcasing some of its architectural marvels, including the lavish Schonbrunn Palace and the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. The remainder of the day is yours to explore independently. Perhaps you will visit one of the famous museums, sip a Viennese coffee at a local coffee house, or simply relax in this capital of Austria. Tonight you may choose to enjoy an optional Mozart concert and dinner in the city. Breakfast High 25 Low 15 7" Renaissance Wien Hotel Vienna Budapest, Hungary Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque Hungarian countryside en route to historic Budapest. Upon arrival, a local expert provides an informative city tour featuring Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. A special stop is made at Heroes' Square, a unique monument to the many diverse leaders of Hungary. High 26 Low 15 2" Art Otel Budapest Budapest The beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to as "the Queen of the Danube. Today is yours to discover this city divided by the Danube with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite bank. Relax in the city or perhaps join an optional horse farm where riders perform amazing feats, followed by a typical lunch in the Puzsta. Breakfast High 26 Low 15 2" Art Otel Budapest Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Budapest Donovaly, Slovakia Krakow, Poland Take in the picturesque landscapes en route to Poland. Make a stop in the hidden village of Donovaly, nestled in the Low Tatras mountain range of Slovakia. Your home for the next two nights is the lively city of Krakow, which still offers an old world charm. High 22 Low 13 3" Holiday Inn City Center Krakow Krakow Discover Krakow s historic Old Town on a city tour featuring stops at the Market Square, St. Mary s Church, and the University; you ll also view Wawel Castle, a former residence of Polish kings. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city on your own. Breakfast High 22 Low 13 3" Holiday Inn City Center Krakow Warsaw Krakow Auschwitz Today you embark on a poignant journey through history as you travel to witness the camps of Auschwitz. A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp where you will learn firsthand about the terrors as well as the resilience of the human spirit that occurred within those walls. Afterward, travel through the Polish countryside en route to Warsaw, the reconstructed and modern capital of this rejuvenated country. The evening is yours to relax or explore. Browse one of the city s art galleries or fascinating museums, or simply relax at an outdoor café. Breakfast High 23 Low 13 3" Westin Warsaw Warsaw The moving history of Warsaw, both joyous and tragic, is yours to embrace as you embark on a locally guided tour of this capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip. High 23 Low 13 3" Westin Warsaw Breakfast Warsaw Tour Ends
Hradcany Castle and the haunting St. excursion to a traditional Hungarian Breakfast THINGS TO KNOW Tour Activity Level To truly experience the programme and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening. Travel Tips The countries on this tour are six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. The elevation on this tour is between 590 and 1,312 feet above sea level. The currency in Hungary is the Forint, in Czech Republic is the Koruna, in Poland is the Zloty, and in Austria and Germany is the Euro. The voltage in the countries visited is 230 Volts. To truly experience the tour and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours and climbing stairs. Electricity An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. When packing your electronic items for travel, please review the converter electric current level to make sure it is the same or greater than the items you are planning on using. If you plan on utilising or transporting a sleep apnea machine, please remember to pack an extension cord and adapter plug to ensure proper function. The electricity in Europe is 220 volts. For this programme, the five countries use two circular prongs. Time Zone All countries on this tour are 1 hour ahead of GMT and British Summer Time. Elevation The highest elevation encountered on this tour is 180 400 metres.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS Highlights of Potsdam 75 Leave the city behind and make your way to Potsdam, the former home of Prussian kings. Pause along the way to hear stories of the exchange of prisoners between the former East Germany and Western Germany at the Glienicke Bridge, dubbed the Bridge of Spies. Next, you ll arrive at Sanssouci. Prague's Old Jewish Quarter 40 Prague s Jewish quarter, the historic Josefov, tells the moving and powerful stories of a community with roots in Prague dating back to the 10th century. Evening in Vienna 118 Begin your night with a fabulous dining experience at one of Vienna s most popular and traditional restaurants. Budapest by Night 66 Local culinary specialties await as you start a fantastic evening out in Budapest at one of the most popular local restaurants. Puszta and Hungarian Horse Farm 62 Strike out from the confines of Budapest into the heart of the Hungarian countryside. Miles of famous Puszta scenery awaits as you travel to a local farm for an unforgettable experience. Wieliczka Salt Mines 41 Venture outside of Krakow to one of Poland's most fascinating locations, the magical Wieliczka Salt Mines. Thomas Cook Tours www.thomascooktours.com