Day 1:

Overnight Flight to Budapest

Day 2:

Welcome to Hungary!

• Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  
• Explore Budapest on foot with your Tour Director, taking in the soaring facade of St. Stephen's Basilica, one of the city's most beloved landmarks, and the grand Hungarian Parliament building stretching majestically along the Danube
  

Day 3:

Explore Budapest

• With a licensed local guide, discover the historic heights of Castle Hill, from the colorful tiled roof and Gothic spires of Matthias Church to the panoramic terraces of Fisherman's Bastion and the commanding Royal Palace above the Danube
• Visit Matthias Church and admire its colorful tiled roof and ornate Gothic spires, standing at the heart of Budapest’s historic Castle Hill
  
• Enjoy a Danube River cruise and watch Budapest light up from the water, with illuminated bridges and Parliament glowing along the riverbanks
  

Day 4:

Budapest - Vienna

• Travel via Bratislava to Vienna
  
• Explore Bratislava on foot with your Tour Director, wandering through the Old Town’s pastel façades and cobblestone alleys as you see Hlavné Námestie, pass beneath Michael’s Gate, and spot the whimsical Čumil peeking up from the street
  

Day 5:

Explore Vienna

• Guided by a local expert, travel the grand Ringstrasse past Vienna’s imperial landmarks. See the Parliament building and Hofburg Palace, then step into St. Stephen’s Cathedral rising above the city center
• Visit Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburg summer residence that shaped centuries of European history, and explore its lavishly decorated Imperial Apartments and sweeping gardens
  
• Enjoy time in Prater Park, Vienna’s riverside green space where locals stroll, relax, and ride the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel
  

Day 6:

Vienna - Prague

• Travel via Cesky Krumlov to Vienna
  
• Explore Český Krumlov, wandering its winding medieval lanes and riverside views before touring the hilltop castle, a sprawling complex of courtyards, towers, and frescoes overlooking one of Europe’s most picturesque towns
  

Day 7:

Explore Prague

• Guided by a local expert, explore Prague’s royal quarter and gothic heart. Walk the grounds of Hradčany, admire the soaring arches of St. Vitus Cathedral, and cross the Charles Bridge where statues and spires line the way
• Explore Prague on foot with your Tour Director, crossing from the Baroque charm of Malá Strana to Old Town Square, where the astronomical clock marks time beneath spires and stories

Day 8:

Prague - Munich

• Travel via Dachau to Munich
  
• Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site to walk through preserved barracks and exhibitions that honor the victims and confront the realities of the Holocaust
  
• Enjoy a Bavarian bratwurst dinner, savoring traditional sausages and regional flavors in a warm, festive setting
  

Day 9:

Explore Munich

• Guided by a local expert, trace Munich’s royal and cultural roots. From Marienplatz to the Residenz, experience a city shaped by dynasties, domes, and design. Take in the Olympic Stadium, Nymphenburg gardens, and the soaring towers of the Frauenkirche
• Enjoy a guided bike tour of Munich. Ride through green parks, royal plazas, and quiet corners of the city for a new perspective on Bavarian life
  
• Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
  

Day 10:

Depart for home