Berlin, Prague, Budapest, and the Best of Poland (2026)

Day 1

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.

Day 2

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided panoramic tour of Berlin, the captivating capital of Germany. We’ll see the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the shopping streets and the city’s beautiful parks. Our visit will also include stops at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. For an optional excursion, you can visit Potsdam and its stunning palaces.

Day 3

We’ll travel to Lower Saxony and visit Wolfsburg, a city founded in 1938 as a planned settlement for the workers of the Volkswagen factory during the Nazi era. The entire city revolves around the German automobile giant. We’ll include admission to Autostadt, the city of automobiles, featuring gardens and exhibitions. You’ll have time for a walk and lunch. We’ll then continue to Celle, where you can stroll through its old town, known for its half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as its imposing Renaissance castle. We’ll arrive in Hannover in the mid-afternoon, where you can explore the capital of Lower Saxony, an important economic, cultural, and scientific hub in the country. Its architecture blends historic and modern buildings, along with extensive parks. Accommodation will be here.

Day 4

After breakfast, we’ll travel to the Rammelsberg Mines, a historic silver mining site near Goslar that was in continuous operation from the Middle Ages. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mines offer a fascinating glimpse into the region’s industrial past. We’ll include admission to the museum, where we’ll learn more about the lives of the miners and the legacy of this extraordinary site.Our journey will then take us to Goslar, renowned for its magnificent medieval old town, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town enchants visitors with its beautifully preserved half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and the majestic Church of St. Peter.We’ll continue toward Göttingen, a vibrant university and scientific center once home to the Brothers Grimm. Here, we’ll have time to enjoy lunch and take a leisurely stroll through its charming historic center.In the afternoon, we’ll travel across the region of Thuringia, making a stop in the picturesque spa town of Bad Sooden, nestled among forested hills. With its well-preserved timber-framed architecture and tranquil atmosphere, it’s a true hidden gem.Later, we’ll arrive in Eisenach, home to a magnificent historic center and rich in Baroque and Renaissance architecture. The town is home to the Bach House, where the famous composer was born, and Luther’s House, a key site in the life of the Protestant Reformer. Dinner included.

Day 5

We’ll start the day with a visit to the impressive Wartburg Castle (tickets included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German. Perched high above the town of Eisenach, this fortress offers not only a journey through German history, but also breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.After the visit, we’ll return to Eisenach, where you’ll have free time for lunch and to explore at your own pace. If you’re passionate about music, you might want to visit the Bach House, the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. Alternatively, you can explore the Automobile Museum, located in the former main factory of East Germany’s car industry, home to an impressive collection of vintage vehicles. Our journey will continue to Gotha, where we’ll admire its majestic Baroque palace (exterior visit) and stroll through its charming historic center.We’ll then travel to Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, a lively city known for its grand cathedral and beautifully preserved medieval old town. One of its highlights is a picturesque bridge lined with houses, continuously inhabited for more than 500 years.By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Leipzig, one of Germany’s most culturally and historically rich cities. This vibrant metropolis was home to renowned composers such as Bach and Wagner, played a major industrial role during the era of the GDR, and today thrives with a population of over half a million.

Day 6

Leaving Leipzig, we’ll stop at the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, inaugurated in 1913 and standing 91 meters tall, commemorating a famous battle from the Napoleonic Wars. We’ll then continue to Dresden, the capital of Saxony, known for its Baroque and Renaissance architecture, stunning palaces, and scenic promenades along the Elbe River. You’ll have time to enjoy lunch and explore the city.Later, we’ll cross into the Czech Republic. Arriving in Prague by mid-afternoon, we’ll include a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, often regarded as one of the most enchanting in Europe. Highlights include Prague Castle, the Old Town Square, and the stunning Charles Bridge. To finish the day, we’ll offer an evening transfer to the city center, where you will find many traditional breweries.Note: In some cases, the panoramic tour may take place on Sunday.

Day 7

A free day to explore Prague at your own pace. Alternatively, you will have the option to explore Artistic Prague, including Mala Strana, the Infant Jesus of Prague, St. Nicholas Church, a cruise on the Vltava River, and the Jewish Quarter.

Day 8

We’ll depart early from Prague and travel to the Moravia region, where we’ll visit Lednice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll have time to explore its beautiful gardens and admire its stunning castle. Crossing through Slovakia, we’ll enter Hungary and make a stop in Gyor, the city of four rivers, where we’ll have time for lunch and a leisurely stroll. Our journey will continue to Budapest, arriving in the mid-afternoon. In the evening, we’ll include a transfer to the pedestrian area, where you’ll find charming traditional restaurants, many of them featuring live music.

Day 9

We’ll include a panoramic tour of the city, divided by the Danube River. We’ll visit Buda, with its historic old town, and Pest, known for its lively commercial districts. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the charm of this magnificent city. The afternoon will be free for you to explore at your leisure.

Day 10

We’ll depart early from Budapest and travel through Slovakia, where we’ll visit Bratislava, the country’s capital on the banks of the Danube. There will be time for a stroll through its historic center, nestled at the foot of the imposing castle.Our journey will then take us to Trencin, a charming medieval town in western Slovakia, known for its impressive castle and vibrant historic center. There will be time to explore and enjoy lunch.In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route through picturesque landscapes of forests and rolling hills as we make our way to Poland. We’ll arrive in Krakow at the end of the day.

Day 11

We head south of the CZECH REPUBLIC to discover the landscapes of Bohemia. We visit České Budějovice, with its charming historic center, and then Český Krumlov, a medieval gem declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After free time, we return to PRAGUE, arriving in the mid-afternoon.In the morning we include a panoramic visit with a local guide in KRAKOW, the capital of “Little Poland,” founded in the 7th century, whose old town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our visit, we will see, in addition to its beautiful medieval streets, the Market Square, one of the largest in Europe and the heart of the city, as well as Wawel Hill, the former residence of Polish kings.After lunchtime we travel to AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU, the former concentration camp that reminds us of dark moments in Europe’s history. We will visit Camp II, Birkenau, where trains arrived from all over Europe.Later in CZESTOCHOWA, we visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra, home to the Black Madonna, a highly frequented pilgrimage site.Arrival in WARSAW at the end of the afternoon.Note: Sometimes it can be difficult to obtain the required entry tickets for Auschwitz. In such cases, the program may be modified (usually by entering the concentration camp at a later hour and visiting Wadowice instead of Czestochowa).

Day 12

In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Warsaw with a local guide. This city of nearly two million people, Poland’s political and economic hub, is both classic and modern, traditional and cosmopolitan, continually reborn. We’ll explore the charming Old Town, with its historic buildings, Royal Palace, and cobblestone streets, all beautifully restored after their destruction in World War II and now recognized as a World Heritage Site. We’ll also visit the iconic Palace of Culture, a skyscraper gifted by the Soviet Union, reflect on the former largest Jewish ghetto in Europe, and stroll through Lazienkowski Park, home to the Chopin Monument. At around 2:30 p.m., after some time for a walk and lunch, we’ll depart for Pomerania until we reach our next stop: Poznan, an active city with a magnificent main square and vibrant atmosphere. You’ll have some time to explore.

Day 13

We’ll depart early from Poznan, traveling through the vast plains to Germany. We’ll arrive in Berlin around 11:30 a.m.

Day 14

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