Fabulous Poland, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe

Home to nearly two million people, this political and economic hub of Poland boasts a blend of modern architecture and meticulously restored historic buildings. We’ll stroll through the charming old town, featuring many old buildings, the Royal Palace, and cobbled streets, all restored after their destruction in World War II and now declared a World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Palace of Culture, a skyscraper gifted by the Soviet Union, reflect on the history of what was once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe, and wander through Lazienki Park, home to the Chopin Monument. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to visit museums, such as the National Museum and the Warsaw Rising Museum, or to explore the lively city center filled with shops and activities.

Highlights include the monument dedicated to the fallen workers. Next, we’ll include admission to the Museum of the Second World War. This impressive museum, opened in 2017, serves as a powerful reminder of the 3 to 6 million people who lost their lives in Poland during that tragic conflict. Afterward, we’ll have some time to explore the historic center.

We’ll arrive in the capital of Sweden, a stunning city spread across fourteen islands in the Baltic Sea archipelago, connected by numerous bridges and ferries. Stockholm is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and its blend of modernity and tradition. The afternoon is yours to enjoy. We recommend taking a stroll through the historic center and visiting its museums and parks.

Here, we’ll have time for lunch and a leisurely stroll before taking a brief 20-minute ferry ride to Denmark. 04:30 p.m. (approximately) - Helsingør, Denmark. Enjoy some free time in this charming city, famously known as Hamlet’s home, with the magnificent Kronborg Castle, which you can photograph from the outside. We’ll then proceed to our final destination, Copenhagen.

With our bus, we will pass by some of the most iconic landmarks. We will stop by The King´s New Square (Kongens Nytorv), from where we walk to the picturesque Nyhavn Canal, famous for its coloful facades and lively terraces; and continue to Amalienborg Palace, the official residence of the Danish royal family. We will then continue the bus tour, passing by Tivoli Gardens and stopping to see the famous Little Mermaid, the symbol of Copenhagen and one of Denmark´s most iconic monuments. Free afternoon.

We’ll begin our panoramic tour of Berlin with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. From the bus, we’ll see Museum Island, the Television Tower, the central shopping streets, the old cathedral destroyed in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the city’s large parks. We’ll also leave the coach to explore the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum, two powerful landmarks that remind us of Germany’s difficult history in the previous century. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. Optionally, you can visit Potsdam with its gardens, Sanssouci Palace, and Cecilienhof Palace.

The city also offers charming walks along the Elbe River and a wealth of artistic and cultural heritage. You will have free to stroll around and have lunch.

Upon arrival, we’ll include a guided city tour, which will last approximately three hours. We will explore the upper and oldest part of Prague on foot, home to its castle and citadel, where we´ll find historic churches and palaces. From here, we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the "City of a Hundred Spires". We’ll then continue to the lower part of the city, the Baroque district known as "Mala Strana" or "Lesser Town". Crossing the Vltava River via the iconic Charles Bridge, a masterpiece of architecture and sculpture, we´ll take in a stunning panoramic view of the city before entering Stare Mesto, the Old Town. Here, we’ll visit its famous square, considered one of the most beautiful in Central Europe, featuring the Tyn Church and the Old Town Hall, with its astronomical clock and carillon. We’ll conclude our tour in the city center, an area filled with traditional breweries and lively local atmosphere.

Free time to explore and have lunch in Hungary’s sixth-largest city, located along the Danube River. Gyor boasts a rich history and well-preserved architecture, with a historic center featuring cobblestone streets, Baroque and medieval buildings, and an impressive cathedral. (Depending on traffic, lunch may be taken at a service area before reaching Gyor.)

We arrive at one of the most somber places in European history: the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where more than one million people lost their lives during World War II. There will be free time to visit Camp II-Birkenau, where trains arrived from all over Europe.