Escorted Tours, 2026:

We are offering a 9-Day Escorted tour of four crucial cities: Vienna, Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. All these cities share a common history, all of significant Imperial and historical significance. Each city is a major cultural center featuring world-class museums, art galleries, music and historical sites.

 Prague, Vienna, and Budapest are popular for their unique blend of Old-World charm,  Imperial and historical greatness, as well as distinct architectural styles & vibrant cultures

Included Features: 

First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling, 1 piece per person
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes

Day-By-Day Program: 

Day 01          TUE     Arrive Vienna
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax or begin exploring this imperial city before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director over a Welcome Dinner (WD)

Day 02         WED     In Vienna
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings and other reminders of the city's history. Your afternoon is at leisure to discover more on your own, or perhaps enjoy a pastry (B)

Day 03          THU     To Budapest
Travel east and cross the border into Hungary. Continue through the Trans Danubius region, reaching Budapest with time to relax before dinner (B,D)

Day 04          FRI       In Budapest
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Your morning sightseeing tour includes views of the Parliament, Royal Palace and Castle Hill area, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel, plus visit the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city on your own (B)


Day 05          SAT       To Krakow 
The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains and into the rolling plains of Poland. Upon arrival in Krakow, the second largest city in Poland, relax at your hotel (B)

Day 06          SUN      In Krakow
Your sightseeing tour starts at Wawel Hill, viewing the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town, to see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to discover more, shop, or relax over pierogi, coffee and cake (B)

Day 07          MON     To Warsaw
This morning join on a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Late afternoon arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. Dinner and overnight (B,D) 


Day 08          TUE       In Warsaw
This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route, from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican.
Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, the Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, relaxing, a stroll through the city, or an optional late afternoon Chopin concert (B) 

Day 09          TUE      Depart Warsaw
After breakfast your tour ends. Transfer to the airport is included (B)