Full Czechia and Essential Poland

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour with a local guide in this city, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Highlights include the Castle, the Town Hall Square, and the stunning Charles Bridge. After the tour, you will have free time to stroll through the bustling city center and enjoy lunch at your leisure. At 7:00 p. m. , we’ll take an evening transfer to the historic center, where you’ll find numerous traditional breweries, as well as excellent dining options and a lively nightlife atmosphere.

We’ll leave PRAGUE after breakfast and travel toward Germany. Very close to the border lies DRESDEN, known as the “Florence of the Elbe. ” It is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, famous for its stunning Baroque architecture. After some time to stroll around and have lunch, we continue toward the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. We’ll visit LOKET, a picturesque small medieval town almost entirely surrounded by a bend of the Ohře River. Its imposing 12thcentury castle dominates the landscape and offers spectacular views. With its cobblestone streets and historic atmosphere, it is truly a hidden gem. Afterwards, we arrive in KARLOVY VARY, the most famous spa city in the Czech Republic, celebrated for its thermal springs and elegant NeoBaroque buildings. Transfer to the hotel and dinner included.

After breakfast, we’ll head to PILSEN, a vibrant city in Western Bohemia, famous as the birthplace of Pilsner beer. Its center is highlighted by the majestic Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and its historic breweries. We’ll then continue to TÁBOR, a charming small town with a very wellpreserved old quarter, medieval streets, and beautiful squares; here we’ll have time to visit the town and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit HLUBOKÁ CASTLE, one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. A tourist train will take us up to its base. Afterwards, we continue to ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, the capital of Southern Bohemia. Its historic center is well preserved, with a large square, cobblestone streets, and Renaissance and Baroque buildings.

České Budějovice is the birthplace and production site of Budweiser beer. Admission to the brewery, a guided visit, and a tasting are included. This beer is exported to more than 70 countries. Note: The visit to the brewery is subject to availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed. Afterwards, we continue to ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, a medieval gem and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southern Bohemia, famous for its castle overlooking the Vltava River and its picturesque old town with cobblestone streets. After lunchtime, we travel to TELČ, another medieval jewel and UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its wellpreserved historic center. Its triangular main square is surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque burgher houses, along with its Renaissance castle. We then continue to BRNO, the secondlargest city in the Czech Republic, a vibrant cultural destination with a historic center full of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The city is known for its youthful atmosphere, thriving food scene, and cozy cafés.

Today we’ll explore the Moravia region in greater depth, visiting several sites near Brno. First, we’ll see the beautiful gardens of the LEDNICE Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site created by the Liechtenstein family. Afterwards, we’ll head to VALTICE, where we’ll include a visit to its imposing Baroque palace and enjoy a tasting of local wine from this region, renowned for its winemaking tradition. We then continue to MIKULOV, a small town with a very picturesque center and a large castle dominating the city. Free time for lunch and a stroll. We return to BRNO, arriving in the midafternoon.

We’ll depart early from Brno and travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming city on the banks of the Danube with a beautifully preserved historic center. You´ll have time to explore its picturesque streets before continuing our journey. Next, we’ll visit Trencin, a small medieval town in western Slovakia, known for its impressive castle and vibrant historic center. We’ll have time to stroll around and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route through scenic landscapes of forests and rolling hills as we make our way to Poland. We’ll arrive in Krakow at the end of the day.

In the morning, we will enjoy a panoramic tour of Kraków with a local guide. Kraków, the capital of Lesser Poland, was founded in the 7th century, and its Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our visit, we will discover its charming medieval streets, the Main Market Square, one of the largest in Europe and the heart of the city, and Wawel Castle Hill, the former residence of the Polish kings. After lunch, we will travel to AuschwitzBirkenau, the former concentration camp that reminds us of some of the darkest chapters in European history. We will visit Camp II, Birkenau, where trains arrived from all over Europe. Later, in Częstochowa, we will visit the Jasna Góra Monastery, home to the Black Madonna, a major and very popular pilgrimage site. We will arrive in Warsaw in the late afternoon. Note: On some occasions, it may be difficult to obtain the required tickets for Auschwitz. In these cases, the itinerary may be adjusted (usually entering the concentration camp at a later time and visiting Wadowice instead of Częstochowa).

We’ll start the day with a panoramic tour of WARSAW with a local guide. 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.

We’ll depart early toward the Silesia region, heading to Wroclaw, a historic city founded in the 10th century and the capital of Lower Silesia. Beautifully set along the Oder River, Wroclaw is known for its charming Market Square, its impressive Gothicstyle Town Hall, and its beautifully preserved medieval and Renaissance townhouses. After some time for lunch, we’ll continue our journey into the Czech Republic, arriving in Prague in the late afternoon.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.