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One of the highlights of this Central Europe tour is a visit to Jasna Góra, the monastery in near Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Its Black Madonna, a painting of the Virgin Mary, is a symbol of the country and venerated as the "Queen of Poland." While in Poland, you'll also stop in Auschwitz to visit what is left of the concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide—a local expert who knows the history, culture, and secrets of the city—is included in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. Sights you’ll see during your city tours include Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, dating to 1791; Budapest’s Heroes' Square, representing 1,000 years of Hungarian history, Bratislava’s old town center; Prague’s Charles Bridge, dating to 1357 and one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges, and the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410; and the Imperial city center of Vienna, the city of the Hapsburgs. . In Kraków, Poland’s most beautiful city and cultural capital, see the charming Market Square, and Wawel Cathedral, which houses the tombs of Poland’s royalty.
All of this,—plus stops in Weimar Poznan, Nuremberg and more —are included on this fabulous, value-minded Central Europe tour.
Small Group Discovery
Select Cosmos 2021 Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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Total meals included:
- 14 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT AREA, GERMANY.
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
FRANKFURT AREA–WEIMAR–BERLIN
Day2
Our first stop today is in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the “Athens of Germany.” Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin.
Today’s Distance: 357 mi/ 575 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN
Day3
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin has developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its Neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden. This is now complemented by brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAW
Day4
Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading centers, and admire its Renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland.
Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WARSAW.
Day5
The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
WARSAW–JASNA GÓRA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKÓW
Day6
Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has become the country’s national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków.
Today’s Distance: 289 mi/ 465 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KRAKÓW
Day7
This, they say, is Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital, and today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and visit Wawel Cathedral. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KRAKÓW–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Day8
Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the liveliest Eastern European capital.
Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BUDAPEST.
Day9
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the included guided city tour.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BUDAPEST–BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA–VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Day10
Journey northwest and cross the border into neighboring Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna.
Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VIENNA.
Day11
Join the included city sightseeing tour for an introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own or join our wonderful optional excursions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VIENNA–PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Day12
Morning at leisure or join an optional excursion. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague.
Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PRAGUE.
Day13
The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PRAGUE–NUREMBERG–GERMANY, FRANKFURT AREA
Day14
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area.
Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
FRANKFURT AREA.
Day15
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
November 28 & December 5 Departures - include visit to Berlin, Budapest, and Prague Christmas markets.December 29 Departure - New Year’s Eve in Berlin including festive dinner.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Leonardo Royal Frankfurt
First-Class
440 rooms, close to the airport (13 km), close to the motorway A3 and A5, Bus station in front of the hotel and taxi station (to the city center), 1 Sportsbar, 3 Restaurants.
Location
Mailander Strasse 1, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
Abba Berlin
First-Class
Contemporary designed hotel, combining elegance and sophistication with modern facilities, located in the center of Berlin.
Location
Lietzenburgerst. 89, Berlin, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
Moxy Warsaw Praga
Superior Tourist-Class
Moxy hotel Warsaw is part of a brand new revitalized complex which is historically known for being a 19th century Polish Vodka Distillery. Its great location, in the buzzing Zabkowska street of the Old Praga district makes it the perfect hotel from which to enjoy the city centre of Warsaw. The hotel's lively public space area gives you the freedom for a great start of both your day and evening. Each room in this lifestyle hotel is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk and high-speed Wi-Fi access.
Location
Zabkowska 29, Warsaw, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
Swing
Superior Tourist-Class
Hotel Swing is situated in the northern part of Cracow. The hotel offers 148 single and double rooms.
Location
Ul.Dobrego Pasterza 124, Krakow, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
Novotel Centrum
First-Class
Secessionist style building with 2 new wings; located at Rakoczi St & Grand Blvd; on-site restaurant and bar; multilingual staff.
Location
Rakoczi Ut 43/45, Budapest, Hungary
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Television
- Phone
Intercity Hotel Budapest
First-Class
Intercity Budapest is a modern hotel just steps away from the city center and everything it has to offer in terms of shopping and entertainment. The onsite restaurant has a modern, bright ambiance and offers a selection of regional specialties and international dishes. All tastefully furnished air-conditioned guestrooms promise homey comfort at the highest level and feature soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV with international channels, work desk, safe, and one free bottle of water. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Mosonyi u. 4, Budapest, HungaryStar Inn Schoenbrunn
Superior Tourist-Class
The Star Inn Hotel "Wien Schönbrunn" is conveniently situated near the west gateway of Vienna. The underground lines U4 and U6 can be accessed in the direct vicinity of the hotel. It will only take you 7 minutes to travel to Vienna's city centre and just 5 minutes to get to the world-renowned "Schloss Schönbrunn".
Location
Linke Wienzeile 224, Wien, Austria
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
Clarion Congress Hotel
First-Class
The Hotel offers variable conference rooms with high-tech equipment in all spaces and guest rooms. It also offers various restaurants, bars, a wellness and fitness center and a shopping mall right next to the Hotel.
Location
Freyova 33, Praga 9, Czech Republic
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
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