Best Time to Visit

April to June and September to October offer pleasant sightseeing weather, comfortable rail journeys and fewer crowds across Central Europe. July and August are warmer and busier, while late November and December are ideal for festive Christmas markets but bring shorter days and colder temperatures.

Day 1 – Berlin

Fly to Berlin, meet your airport transfer and check in at the hotel before an evening introduction to the city.

• Berlin Wall Memorial – A preserved section of the former border featuring an open-air exhibition, watchtower and moving historical displays.
• Checkpoint Charlie – The best-known former crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War.
• Victory Column – A gilded 19th-century monument with an observation platform offering sweeping views over Tiergarten.
• Unter den Linden – Berlin’s grand historic boulevard, lined with monuments, cultural landmarks and elegant architecture.

Day 2 – Berlin

Explore Berlin’s political landmarks, museums, panoramic viewpoints and famous shopping district.

• Reichstag Building – The historic home of the German Parliament, crowned by a striking glass dome.
• Brandenburg Gate – Berlin’s only surviving historic city gate and an enduring symbol of German reunification.
• Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe – A powerful field of concrete stelae commemorating the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
• Berlin Cathedral – A majestic 19th-century cathedral distinguished by its ornate interior and impressive dome.
• German Historical Museum – A comprehensive museum tracing Germany’s political, cultural and social history.
• Berlin TV Tower – Germany’s tallest structure, featuring a revolving observation deck with 360-degree city views.
• Kurfürstendamm – Berlin’s best-known shopping boulevard, filled with boutiques, department stores and cafés.
• Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church – The preserved ruins of a bomb-damaged church standing beside a striking modern sanctuary.

Day 3 – Berlin to Munich

Take a morning train to Munich, check in by afternoon and explore the atmospheric Old Town.

• Frauenkirche – Munich’s distinctive 500-year-old cathedral, recognised by its twin onion-domed towers.
• Marienplatz – The city’s vibrant central square, framed by the ornate New Town Hall and historic buildings.
• Viktualienmarkt – A colourful 200-year-old food market offering local produce, delicacies and Bavarian specialities.
• Hofbräuhaus – Munich’s world-famous historic beer hall, celebrated for Bavarian food, music and convivial atmosphere.

Day 4 – Munich

Discover Munich’s celebrated museums, sporting heritage and lively public spaces.

• Deutsches Museum – One of the world’s largest science and technology museums, filled with historic inventions and interactive exhibits.
• BMW Museum – A futuristic museum presenting the evolution of BMW’s cars, motorcycles and engineering.
• Munich Olympic Stadium – The landmark 1972 Olympic venue, renowned for its sweeping transparent tent-like roof.
• Karlsplatz – A bustling square and gateway to Munich’s pedestrian shopping district, popularly known as Stachus.

Day 5 – Neuschwanstein & Linderhof

Take a guided full-day excursion through the Bavarian countryside and return to Munich by evening.

• Neuschwanstein Castle – King Ludwig II’s fairy-tale hilltop castle, famous for its romantic towers and spectacular Alpine setting.
• Linderhof Palace – An opulent royal retreat surrounded by formal gardens, fountains and richly decorated interiors.

Day 6 – Munich to Innsbruck

Travel by train to Innsbruck, arrive around noon and explore the Tyrolean capital after checking in.

• Innsbruck Old Town – A charming medieval quarter of colourful façades, arcaded streets and mountain views.
• Golden Roof – An ornate Habsburg balcony decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles.
• Hofgarten – A peaceful imperial garden with mature trees, landscaped lawns and views of the surrounding mountains.
• Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck – A dazzling city-centre showroom showcasing crystal jewellery, art and decorative creations.

Day 7 – Innsbruck

Enjoy Innsbruck’s mountain scenery, Alpine wildlife and renowned crystal attractions.

• Swarovski Crystal Worlds – An imaginative museum and garden in Wattens featuring immersive crystal art installations.
• Top of Innsbruck – Ride the funicular and cable cars from the city to Nordkette for spectacular Alpine panoramas.
• Alpine Zoo Innsbruck – Europe’s highest-elevation zoo, dedicated to birds and animals native to the Alps.
• River Inn Promenade – A scenic riverside walk with colourful houses and dramatic mountain views.

Day 8 – Innsbruck to Vienna

Take the train to Vienna, arrive by afternoon and explore the historic centre after checking in.

• Mozarthaus Vienna – Mozart’s only surviving Vienna residence, now a museum devoted to his life and music.
• Stadtpark – A landscaped 19th-century park with river bridges, elegant paths and the famous golden Johann Strauss monument.
• St Stephen’s Cathedral – Vienna’s Gothic landmark, distinguished by its patterned tiled roof and soaring south tower.
• Vienna State Opera – One of the world’s leading opera houses, offering acclaimed performances in an opulent setting.

Day 9 – Vienna

Explore Vienna’s imperial palaces, formal gardens and distinctive modern architecture.

• Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens – The Habsburgs’ magnificent summer residence, with lavish rooms and expansive Baroque gardens.
• Hofburg Palace – The vast former imperial complex housing museums, historic apartments and the Austrian presidential offices.
• Hundertwasser House – A colourful apartment building characterised by uneven floors, playful forms and abundant greenery.

Day 10 – Vienna to Kraków

Take a morning train to Kraków, check in by afternoon and explore Poland’s historic royal city.

• Rynek Główny – Europe’s largest medieval market square, surrounded by palaces, churches and lively cafés.
• Kraków Old Town – A UNESCO-listed historic district of cobbled streets, medieval landmarks and atmospheric courtyards.
• Wawel Cathedral – Poland’s historic coronation cathedral and burial place of kings, national heroes and poets.
• Wawel Dragon – A fire-breathing riverside sculpture inspired by Kraków’s best-known medieval legend.

Day 11 – Auschwitz Tour

Join a guided historical excursion with hotel transfers, guide and lunch, followed by an evening walking tour of Kraków.

• Auschwitz-Birkenau – A solemn UNESCO-listed memorial and museum preserving the former Nazi concentration and extermination camps.
• Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory – A museum examining Kraków under Nazi occupation inside the former factory associated with Oskar Schindler.
• Kraków Evening Walking Tour – Discover illuminated landmarks, local stories and the atmosphere of the historic centre with a guide.

Day 12 – Kraków to Prague

Take a morning flight to Prague, arrive around noon and meet your airport transfer before checking in at the hotel.

Day 13 – Prague

Explore Prague’s medieval castle district, historic bridge and atmospheric Old Town.

• Prague Castle – A vast hilltop complex of palaces, churches and courtyards overlooking the Czech capital.
• Charles Bridge – A landmark medieval stone bridge linking Prague’s historic districts, lined with statues and street artists.
• Old Town Square – A magnificent square with 10th-century origins, surrounded by Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque buildings.
• Powder Gate – A monumental 15th-century Gothic gateway that once marked an entrance to Prague’s Old Town.

Day 14 – Prague

Continue through Prague’s grand public spaces, museums, fortress grounds and panoramic viewpoints.

• Wenceslas Square – A broad historic boulevard and civic gathering place lined with shops, hotels and cultural landmarks.
• National Museum – The Czech Republic’s grand national museum, established in 1818 and housed in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building.
• Vyšehrad – A fortified hilltop complex with gardens, historic monuments, a medieval basilica and views across Prague.
• Petřín Lookout Tower – A cast-iron observation tower offering panoramic views over Prague’s rooftops and the Vltava River.

Day 15 – Return

Check out from the hotel and proceed to Prague Airport for your morning return flight.

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