Day 1: Overnight Flight

Your journey to Central and Eastern Europe begins with an overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2: Berlin, Germany - Tour Begins

Your tour begins today in Berlin. Tonight, join your fellow passengers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3: Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin

Begin the day with a trip to Potsdam to see the impressive Sans Souci Palace*. Return to Berlin for a comprehensive tour featuring Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Schoenberg City Hall, Kurfuerstendam and the Reichstag Building. Then pass through the area which was once “Check Point Charlie,” and see what remains of the Berlin Wall.

Day 4: Berlin - Prague, Czech Republic

Ease your way into the local culture as your tour manager teaches you a few key phrases of the native language. Then, depart Berlin for the “Golden City” of Prague. Upon arrival in Prague, your afternoon is at leisure to explore this wonderful city.

Day 5: Prague

Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a visit to the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue with a leisurely walking tour through the old town, showcasing the Golden Lane, the unique astronomical clock and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure to independently explore the city. This evening enjoy Diner’s Choice … a Collette Exclusive. Tonight’s dinner is included – and you’ll choose the perfect spot from a “menu” of Prague’s great restaurants.

Day 6: Prague - Vienna, Austria

Leaving the Czech Republic, arrive in colorful and vibrant Vienna, Austria, the "musical city." Enjoy a tour of the city showcasing some of its architectural marvels, including the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty. Tonight's dinner is in one of Vienna's great local restaurants.

Day 7: Vienna

Today is yours to explore Vienna on your own. Visit one of the famous museums, sip a Viennese coffee at a local coffee house, stroll the boulevards along the Danube, or simply relax in this capital of Austria. Tonight you have the option to enjoy a Mozart concert and dinner in the city.

Day 8: Vienna - Budapest, Hungary

Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque Hungarian countryside en route to historic Budapest. Upon arrival, a local expert provides an informative city tour featuring Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. A special stop is made at Heroes Square, a unique monument to the many diverse leaders of Hungary.

Day 9: Budapest

The beautiful city of Budapest is often referred to as "the Queen of the Danube.” Today is yours to discover this city divided by the Danube with historic Buda on one side and cosmopolitan Pest on the opposite side. Relax in the city or perhaps join an optional excursion to a traditional Hungarian horse farm where riders perform amazing feats, followed by a typical lunch in the “Puzsta.”

Day 10: Budapest - Slovakia - Krakow, Poland

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Low Tatras mountain range of Slovakia en route to Poland. Your home for the next two nights is the lively city of Krakow, which still offers an old world charm.

Day 11: Krakow

A city tour of Krakow’s historic Old Town features Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, the University, and Wawel Castle, a former residence of Polish kings. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city on your own.

Day 12: Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Warsaw

A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp of Auschwitz. See first-hand the various prison cells and learn the history of the prison and many of the hardships that occurred within those walls. Next, travel north to the spiritual center of Poland and the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa. Make your way through the monastery where you will see the famous Black Madonna, a sacred icon. The Black Madonna is world-renowned with more than 5 million pilgrims flocking to Czestochowa yearly to pay their respects. Later this afternoon you will arrive in the capital city of Warsaw.

Day 13: Warsaw

The moving history of Warsaw, both joyous and tragic, is yours to embrace as you embark on a locally-guided tour of this capital city. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a memorable trip.

Day 14: Warsaw - Tour Ends