Day 2: Vienna (Sunday)
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere Palace, views of Prater amusement park, UN buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. (B,O)

Day 3: Budapest (Monday)
Today we will travel east, and after crossing the border to Hungary, we will proceed onward through the region of Transdanubia, reaching Budapest on the time to relax before dinner. 285 km. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Budapest (Tuesday)
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing tour includes all the main attractions: the Parliament, Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, Coronation Church, Hero's Square and Gellert Hill. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own. (B,O)

Day 5: Krakow (Wednesday)
The road to Krakow winds through the lovely hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras and into the great plains of Poland. A relaxing dinner in Krakow is planned upon the arrival. 420 km (B,D,O)

Day 6: Krakow (Thursday)
Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Church, the Renaissance Cloth Hall and other ancient landmarks are included in our morning city sightseeing tour. The afternoon is free for strolling around the city on your own or to take an optional excursion to the Salt Mines. (B,O)

Day 7: Warsaw (Friday)
During the morning journey to Warsaw there is time for an optional side trip to one of the most somber memorials of our past, Auschwitz. After lunch break on your own, we proceed via Czestochowa, known for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna". We end our day in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. 400 km (B,D,O)

Day 8: Warsaw (Saturday)
There's a morning sightseeing tour encompassing Chopin's Monument, the Warsaw Ghetto, Lazienki Park and other landmarks. Use the balance of the day for shopping, or just stroll through the city that was almost destroyed during the Second World War. You can also partake in an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B,O)

Day 9: Depart Warsaw (Sunday)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport by your local host to board your homebound flight. (B)