LAND
JOURNEY
Imperial Journey
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit Depart for Kraków, Poland.
Day 2 | Kraków, Poland
Poland | Germany | Czech Republic
Transfer to the Hotel Unicus Palace. Later, join your Travel Director for a brief stroll around the hotel. Gather for a Welcome Reception and Dinner.
Day 3 | Kraków
Inspiring Moments
Enrichment: Historical Heritage of Kraków.
Discovery: Highlights of Kraków. Delight in the magnificent architecture of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the hilltop castle, view royal sarcophagi in the cathedral. Stroll to Cloth Hall, a medieval marketplace, in the square and visit Jagiellonian University’s oldest building. After lunch, see the Basilica’s 15th-century carved altarpiece.
> Witness
the beautiful sites of Kraków, ancient seat of the Polish kingdom.
> Get
your cameras ready to capture the colorful character of historic Poznań, birthplace of the Polish nation.
> Marvel
at the scenic beauty of the Saxon Alps on a half-day cruise along the Elbe River. to the genius of Chopin during a private concert at a Warsaw palace.
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
> Listen
> Experience
Warsaw, Poland’s lively capital, and discover the fortitude of its people at the Warsaw Uprising Museum.
> See
poignant pieces of 20th-century history in Berlin, including the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate.
> Feel
the spirit of Prague, one of most captivating cities in Eastern Europe.
> Experience
five UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Take an inspirational journey to regal cities that have endured tumultuous times and risen up to emerge reinvented and revitalized. Experience their beauty, rich culture and resilience on this 11-night journey through Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. Immerse yourself in Central Europe’s old-world grandeur in Kraków, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague, plus visit Poznań, Poland, and Dresden, Germany, filled with baroque gems. Gain insights from local experts and customize your itinerary in select cities. Look forward to special treats like a private Chopin concert in a Warsaw palace, a relaxing cruise on the Elbe River and a Polish vodka tasting!
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Free Time: Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 4 | Kraków
PYJ | Choose one of these excursions:
•Auschwitz. At the former concentration camp,
view powerful exhibits and inmates’ stark quarters. Continue to Birkenau, known as Auschwitz II.
•Nowa Huta. Tour this 1950s-era district planned by the Soviets as a utopian Socialist community. Visit a typical apartment and enjoy lunch at a milk bar.
Day 5 | Warsaw
Travel by high-speed train to the Polish capital.
Discovery: Warsaw. Virtually destroyed during World War II, Warsaw dazzles with faithfully rebuilt landmarks and contemporary gems. Tour the Old Town, then see the Jewish district and New Town. Above: Kraków
