11D8N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS
Enchanting Schonbrunn Palace
Sales period: May 2016 to Oct 2017
Travel period: Jan 2017 to Oct 2017
HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR CODE: EU11E
GERMANY
BERLIN
Berlin Wall
Checkpoint Charlie
Reichstag Building
Tiergarten
DRESDEN
Pork knuckle lunch
CZECH REPUBLIC
fr. SGD
1888
PRAGUE
Prague Castle
St Vitus Cathedral
Golden Lane
Wenceslas Square
Astronomical Clock
Charles Bridge
POLAND
KRAKOW
Auschwitz Concentration Camp
Jewish quarter
Courtyard of the Royal Castle
Wawel hill
Church of Virgin Mary
HUNGARY
BUDAPEST
Hungarian folklore dinner
Heroes’ Square
Fisherman’s Bastion
Gellert Hill
AUSTRIA
VIENNA
Ringstrasse
Opera House
Hofburg
Burgtheater
Schonbrunn Palace
6 Nights Stay
comfortably in Prague,
Krakow & Budapest
Hungarian Folklore Dinner &
German Pork Knuckle Lunch
Charmed by the Beautiful
Baroque
Schonbrunn Palace
DAY 1 SINGAPORE – BERLIN
Meals on Board
Head off to Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Berlin, capital of Germany .
DAY 2 BERLIN
Meals on Board/Lunch
Upon arrival, embark on a tour of beguiling Berlin, one of the trendiest and most cosmopolitan capitals
in the world that is also steeped in a wealth of history and culture. Kick off the day by witnessing the
iconic Berlin Wall at East Side Gallery, an open-air museum with a section of the wall covered by
approximately 106 paintings from all over the world as a testament to freedom. Continue experiencing
the magical grip of Berlin as you tour historical monuments, such as Brandenburg Gate , Checkpoint
Charlie , and Reichstag building which was built in the 19th century in Italian Renaissance style and
comprises a redesigned glass dome. In the middle of the city, you will see Victory Column in Tiergarten,
the famous park where many Berliners chew the fat and spend their time.
DAY 3 BERLIN – DRESDEN – PRAGUE
Breakfast/Pork Knuckle Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Dresden, long regarded as the most beautiful city in Germany. Dresden is
located on the left bank of Elbe River at a graceful river bend. Despite the devastating bombing
campaign of World War II, the old part of the city has since been restored and regained its beauty. Tuck
into a scrumptious pork knuckle lunch before you continue your journey to Prague , the capital and
administrative, cultural, business and industrial centre of Czech Republic . Built along the Vltava River,
the longest river in Czech Republic, Prague is also one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe.
DAY 4 PRAGUE
Breakfast/Dinner
Begin your morning in Prague on a majestic note with a visit to Prague Castle , the largest ancient castle
in the world, St Vitus Cathedral , the biggest and most important church in the country, Golden Lane
and famous Wenceslas Square , which is the hub of cultural, social and business activities in Prague.
Not to be missed is Astronomical Clock, where a crowd gathers at the start of every hour to admire
the procession of the Apostles and other allegorical figures. Take a stroll on the medieval Charles
Bridge , the symbol of the city of Prague, and admire the baroque statues that flank both sides of the
bridge. After lunch, spend your day at leisure to explore this historical city further.
DAY 5 PRAGUE – KRAKOW
Breakfast/Dinner
Journey into Poland and take in the old-world charm of Krakow. It is a multifaceted city where you will
able to witness for yourself, medieval old towns and horse-drawn carts still dotting the increasingly
modern city streets.
DAY 6 KRAKOW
Breakfast/Lunch
Today, travel to the west of Krakow in southern Poland to visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp , which
serves as a chilling reminder of the Holocaust during World War II. Thereafter, return to Krakow to
continue your sightseeing tour that includes the tallest structures on Krakow's skyline, the spires of old
churches. Historical buildings, museums and churches also flank the main Market Square. One of your
photo stops will be the Jewish quarter , where the movie “Schindler’s List” was filmed. You will also get
to visit the courtyard of the Royal Castle at Wawel Hill . At Church of Virgin Mary , hear a
trumpeter play from the tower window on the hour and immerse yourself in the area’s awe-inspiring
Gothic architecture. If time permits, visit Jagiellonian University , one of the first universities in Europe.
DAY 7 KRAKOW – SLOVAKIA – BUDAPEST
Breakfast/Hungarian Folklore Dinner
Travel across the Tatra region to Slovakia for a short stop before heading to Budapest , capital of
Hungary. You will discover that Hungarian art and architecture are a mix of Romanesque, Gothic,
Baroque and Art Nouveau influences. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore dinner .
DAY 8 BUDAPEST
Breakfast/Lunch
This morning, explore Budapest, the administrative, business and cultural centre of Hungary. The Castle
District is the premier destination for visitors and contains some of Budapest's most important monuments
and museums. The main sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pest include Heroes’ Square , a magnificent
reminder of Hungary’s influence in the celebrated Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fisherman’s Bastion and
Gellert Hill , all of which offer panoramic views of the city. After lunch, you can spend your time at
leisure or take a stroll along Danube River, which pulses through the heart of Central and Eastern
Europe.
DAY 9 BUDAPEST – VIENNA
Breakfast/Dinner
After crossing the border into Austria , arrive in the beautiful city of Vienna otherwise known as Wien.
Embark on a city tour to view significant landmarks from Ringstrasse to Opera House , Hofburg ,
Parliament Building , Town Hall and Burgtheater . The Burgtheater was largely destroyed in a
bombing raid in 1945 and one month later, on April 12, 1945, it was further damaged by a fire of
unknown origin. Thereafter, head to a major Viennese attraction, the Schonbrunn Palace . The
Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Austria's most visited attraction. This Baroque
synthesis of different arts, consisting of a palace and gardens, has been in the possession of the
Habsburgs for centuries, and has been restored to its original condition.
Note
Overnight accommodation may not be in Vienna during festive/peak season.
DAY 10 VIENNA – SINGAPORE
Breakfast/Meals on Board
If time permits, of course there is always last-minute shopping before bidding "Auf Wiedersehen" to
Austria as you transfer to the airport for your flight home.
DAY 11 ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE
Note:
1. If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative.
2. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned.
3. Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.