Central and Eastern Europe is the crossroads of a continent, and it has the castles, palaces, and monuments to prove it. This 12-day tour crosses four countries and makes stops in many of the biggest cities in Europe – Berlin, Vienna, Prague, and Budapest among them. You’ll have the chance to connect with history in medieval Český Krumlov and visit marketplaces, castles, and gothic cathedrals for a taste of culture that transcends eras. With orientation walks and various included activities, you’ll have plenty of free time to make this region your own. Empires may rise and fall, but the spirit of this region is immutable.

Day 1 Berlin
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Berlin
Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO and then some free time for optional activities. Take a walking or river tour, or visit galleries and museums.

Day 3 Berlin/Weimar
Take a high-speed train to Weimar. Options include a visit to Buchenwald Concentration Camp, Goethe National Museum, or the Schloss Museum.

Day 4 Weimar/Dresden
Catch the train to Dresden and enjoy an orientation walk around the city, including a visit to a local market and Frauenkirche Church.

Day 5 Dresden
Enjoy the day at your leisure. Opt to visit the opera house or take a paddle wheel steamer on the river.

Day 6 Dresden/Prague
Head to the capital of the Czech Republic by train. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town, including the Jewish Quarter, astronomical clock, Charles Bridge, and Wenceslas Square.

Day 7 Prague
Opt to visit the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, or museums.

Day 8 Prague/Český Krumlov
Travel to the charming town of Český Krumlov. Explore behind the scenes at the 400-year-old Eggenberg Brewery and enjoy a taste of the local brew. Opt to embark on a guided ghost story walk or visit the castle.

Day 9 Český Krumlov/Vienna
Drive across the border into Austria, where we take an orientation walk with the CEO. Visit the historic Hotel Sacher for lunch and a taste of the world-famous Sacher Torte. Enjoy free time this evening to visit the opera house, or simply enjoy a walk around the city.

Day 10 Vienna
Enjoy a full day to explore at your leisure. Wander the elegant streets some more, take in some of Europe's most distinguished art galleries, visit the stunning Lippizaner horses of the renowned Vienna Riding School, experience mass with the Vienna Boys Choir, or settle into a café and order a slice of mouthwatering Viennese cake.

Day 11 Vienna/Budapest
Catch a train to our last stop: Budapest, Hungary. Enjoy an orientation walk and opt to 'take the waters' at a thermal bathhouse or visit the stunning castle.

Day 12 Budapest
Depart at any time.