Germany, Czech, Poland & Baltic States 11-Day Tour
Summer 2019
* 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
* 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, transfer 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 13th 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
* Minimum group size: 15 people and more
Tour fare includes:4-5 star Hotel, Breakfast (9), lunch (4), Dinner (9), Transportation including air from Berlin to Krakow, and Entrance Fee
Tour fare excludes:Int’l Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tip (tour leader, bus driver & tour guide: euro 10 per day), Visa Fee, Travel Insurance(if full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer complimentary travel medical insurance for US residents only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group**
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
*Tour fare, air ticket, airport tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change based on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info