Germany, Czech, Poland & Baltic States 18-Day Tour

* One trip to Baltic States countries: Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia
* Vilnius: Visit Trakai Castle located on the lake and Hill of Crosses
* Latvia: Visit Riga Cathedral that has a spectacular pipe organ, also to Swedish Gate & historical sites
* Estonia: Walk around Old Town (UNESCO Heritage Site). Visit Kiek in de Kök (peep into the kitchen) & House of Three Sisters
* Old Town Warsaw: Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. After World War II, they used original bricks to restore Old Town to look as much as original Old Town
* Explore Wieliczka Salt Mines: the oldest salt mine in Europe
* Auschwitz-Birkenau: the greatest mass murders tragedy in the history of humanity
* Krakow: One of the most beautiful medieval town in Poland
* Berlin Wall: The barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. The Wall completely cut off West Berlin from surrounding
* Potsdam: a popular tourist’s destination, famous sights: Sanssouci Palace and garden
* Dresden: also known as “Florence on the Elbe”, a historic Baroque city.
* Saxon Switzerland National Park: Located in eastern Germany, a total of 1,106 free-standing sandstone peaks make this area a great climbing environment
* Rothenburg: Half-timbered houses line the cobblestone lane, walk the wall that encircles Rothenburg makes it the best preserved medieval town in Germany
* Nuremburg: One of the oldest city in Germany with a history dating back to 1050
* Munich: the capital of Bavaria, and the home to centuries-old buildings and landmarks
* Lake Konigssee is noted for its crystal clear waters of the lake, lush Alpine villages and snow-capped mountains
* Zugspitze: a unique experience by climbing to the top with cogwheel train and cable car, enjoy spectacular view
* Neuschwanstein Castle: one of the most beautiful castles in Germany, located among dense forest, you will be amazed by this grandiose fairy-tale castle.
* Heidelberg: a beautiful university town, take cable car to Heidelberg Castle perched upon a hilltop
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience

★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included

Today, we will take overnight flight to a major city in Germany – Munich, arrive the next day.

Upon arrival, depart for Berchtesgaden National Park, check-in hotel and dinner. The park is famous for its clear water and Mt. Watzmann.

Meal: Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel 3 Course
Hotel: Treef Aplenhotel Kronprinz Berchtesgaden or similar

After breakfast, First take dedicated ★bus to visit Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest”. Then visit Lake Konigssee. The lake is noted for its clear water, we will ★cruise the lake and visit St. Bartholoma, a famous pilgrimage church. Later, depart for Garmisch, a popular winter sports town.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                                          Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 Course
Hotel: Dorint Sporthotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen or similar

After breakfast, we will take ★cogwheel train & ★cable car to Zugspitze, the highest mountain of Germany, with breathtaking views. Then arrange cable car ride (Alpspitzbahn) to the Alpspix observation, one thousand meters above the ground. The observation deck was officially opened in July 2010. Consisting of a low-rise, two-story, cross-over X-shaped viewing bridge, standing on the observation deck and looking around, you can experience breathtaking views from the heights of nature. (If weather not permitting, we will change itinerary to Mt. Wank, Take cable car to view panoramas scenery). Late afternoon, depart for Fussen.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                       Dinner / Western Cuisine at hotel 3 Course
Hotel: Luitpoldpark Hotel Fussen or similar

After breakfast, depart for ★Neuschwanstein Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Germany. Situated among dense forest, you will be amazed by this grandiose fairy-tale castle. We will take ★bus to Marienbrucke lookout, enjoy stunning views to Neuschwanstein. Admire the scenery as you drive through the hills and lakes of the Black Forest. Continue to take sightseeing ★ferry for Lake Constance (known as Bodensee in German) is a 63km long lake that borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It’s a summer destination form sailing, windsurfing and swimming.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                   Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Steigenberger Inselshotel Konstanz or similar

Today, head to the cultural city of Heidelberg, which is interwoven with the university on the banks of the Neckar River. Arrange to take the ★Cable Car, visit the big castle and the huge oak casks located on the mountainside, and look at the beautiful streetscape of the city and the philosophy of the other side; Browse the ancient city, in the ancient city filled with beer aroma and love songs, look for the legendary student prince. Afterwards, he went to Rothenburg, which has the reputation of “Medieval Gems”. The city’s intact medieval streets and homes are still rare in Europe. As soon as you enter the city gate, you will enter the romantic world of the Middle Ages. Take a stroll and admire the town hall, the parliamentary assembly hall, and enjoy the quaint city street style.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                       Dinner / Western Cuisine at Hotel, 3 courses
Hotel: Eisenhut Hotel Rothenburgob der Tauber or similar

After breakfast, depart for Nuremberg, a city in northern Bavaria. It is distinguished by medieval architecture such as the fortifications and stone towers. Upon arrival, orientation tour will follow: to the castle, old town. Shortly after, off to Karlovy Vary, the city’s leading spa resort with more than 600 years of history. In addition to soaking up the spa, you can also drink it directly. You can learn the locals and buy a unique hot spring cup. It is said that the spring water here contains more than 40 kinds of minerals, soaking can also cite the treatment of pain! Therefore, it is also known as the most beautiful place for recuperation in Europe, in addition, the beautiful valley scenery and gorgeous buildings form a beautiful landscape.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                      Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Grand Hotel Pupp Karlovy Vary or similar

After breakfast, off to ★Saxon Switzerland National Park, located about 30km From Dresden. It was a mountain area made of sandstone, bizarre stone formations and spectacular views. Then drive to Dresden, known as “Florence on the Elbe” a historic Baroque city. Stroll along the old town, admire Furstenzug, a large mural displays the ancestral portraits of 35 margraves, electors and kings. Also to Zwinger Palace and Samper Opera House.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                               Dinner / Western Cuisine 3 Course
Hotel: NH Neustadt Hotel Dresden or similar

After breakfast, Continue to Potsdam–the residence of the Prussian kings. We will visit ★Sanssouci Palace and garden, a former summer palace of Federich the Great, King of Prussian in Potsdam. Then off to ★Pergamon Museum located in Museum Island. It was constructed from 1910 to 1930. The Pergamon Museum houses original sized, reconstructed monumental buildings such as the Pergamon Altar and the Market Gate of Miletus. Overnight in capital city of Germany – Berlin.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                       Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Hotel Berlin City Center or similar

Whole day city tour Berlin, It is a city full of culture, politics and media. Upon arrival, city tour will follow: to Brandenburg Gate, the Parliament building with its glittering glass dome, Berlin Wall, the Alexanderplatz.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Hotel Berlin City Center or similar

This morning, take flight depart for Krakow, visit ★Auschwitz-Birkenau camp located near Oswiecim. The concentration camp was established by the Nazi, from 1942 onwards, the camp became the site of one of the greatest mass murders in the history of humanity, committed against the European Jews. In 1947, Act of the post-war Polish Parliament established the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. In 1979, the site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Continue to ★Wieliczka Salt Mines, located in southern Poland. It was opened in the 13^th century, and remain as one of the world’s oldest salt mines.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                         Dinner / Western Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Novotel Krakow City Westt or similar

After breakfast, depart for Krakow, located in southern part of Poland. Krakow is a well-preserved medieval town. We will visit ★Wawel Castle district include the Royal Castle and the Cathedral. Many Polish Royalties and distinguished Poles are interred in the Cathedral and royal coronations took place there. To Old Town where you will see St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower.

Meal: Buffet Breakfast at hotel                             Dinner / Western Cuisine at Hotel, 3 courses
Hotel: Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel Warsawor similar

After breakfast, city tour will follow: to Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) that was destroyed by WWII, they restored it to a lively city. Continue to Warsaw Mermaid, Holly Cross Church and Marie-Curie’s birthplace, where she did her first scientific works. Then to Mikolajki, a popular holiday and water sports destination. We will overnight in Mikolajki.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                    Dinner / Local Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Robert’s Blu Hotel Lietuva Vilnius or similar

This morning, depart for Trakai, we will visit ★Trakai Castle, erected on a small island, also known as the world’s leading water ski training center. Continue to Vilnius, we will visit old town, Gediminas Square, Cathedral & St. Anne’s church, a very small & beautiful church that legend said during his conquests Napoleon came and saw this church and he would like to put it on his palm and bring to France.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                    Lunch & Dinner / Local Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Radisson Blue Lietuva or similar

After breakfast, we will visit Hill of Crosses located in the northern Lithuania, a pilgrimage site. Continue to Riga–the capital of Latvia. City tour will follow: walk around Old Town Square, Swedish Gate and ★Riga Cathedral, built in 1226. The 6768-pipe organ inside the cathedral is spectacular. Later, to ★St. Peter’s Church for panoramic city view.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                  Lunch & Dinner / Local Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Radission Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel Riga or similar

Today, depart for Tallinn–the capital of Estonia, located in the northern part of the Baltic States. We will visit Town Hall Square, a gathering place for festivals, dance & theatrical performances. Then to St. Catherine’s Passage, and Olympic Village designated for Moscow Olympic water games in 1980. We will also visit ★Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, an orthodox cathedral with spectacular architect design, located in Toompea Hill. Then to Houses of Three-Sisters built in 1362, now renovated to a hotel.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                  Lunch & Dinner / Local Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Radisson Blu Olumpia Hotel or similar

After breakfast, city tour will follow: to ★Toompea Castle, City Hall, Kadriorg Palace and Park. Continue to Central Square, Textile Museum, Town Hall tower & ★Toomkirik (Cathedral of St.Mary).

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel                  Lunch / Local Cuisine, 3 courses                  Dinner / Local Cuisine, 3 courses
Hotel: Radisson Blu Olumpia Hotel or similar

This morning, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.

Meal: American Breakfast at hotel