THE GREAT EASTERN JOURNEY

Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Prague, The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. Upon arrival lunch at restaurant, later proceed for Prague Guided city tour. Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colourful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints. Gain a deeper understanding of Prague’s rich Jewish heritage on a 1.5-hour walking tour through the city centre. In addition to offering historical and modern perspectives on the city’s history, your guide features landmarks often missed by visitors, including the Jewish Cemetery, the city’s main synagogues, and the old haunts of novelist Franz Kafka.

Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Dresden, Dresden is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and its second most populous city after Leipzig. It is the 12th most populous city of Germany, the fourth largest by area, and the third most populous city in the area of former East Germany, after Berlin and Leipzig. After lunch proceed for Guided city tour of Dresden, it reveals itself to visitors at first glance and is characterised by an irresistible combination of romantic landscape, baroque architecture and one of the most beautiful historic city centres in Germany. The city is famed not only for its three major landmarks – the Baroque Zwinger Palace, Semperoper opera house and the Church of Our Lady – but also for Brühl's Terrace and the Royal Palace, the Elbe Castles on the Loschwitz hillside, the exclusive villas of the Blasewitz borough, the garden city of Hellerau and, of course, the twelve Dresden State Art Collections. Here you will encounter treasures such as Raphael's The Sistine Madonna and the Green Vault, the world's largest treasure chamber.

Breakfast at hotel. Discover the city’s top sights, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral, Berlin Wall and much more. It is now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods in a short time within the city centre, from a few surviving medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz, to the ultra-modern glass and steel structures at Potsdamer Platz. Because of its tumultuous history, Berlin remains a city with many distinctive neighbourhoods. Branden burger Tor is a symbol of division during the world war, which now shows German reunification. It was built after the Acropolis in Athens and was completed in 1799 as the royal city-gate

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Wroclaw. Wroclaw is the fourth largest city in Poland and is well known for its beauty, vibrant character, universities and colorful Market Square. Wrocław became part of Poland in 1945 as the result of territorial changes of Poland immediately after World War II. Wrocław is a university city with a student population of over 130,000, making it one of the most youth-oriented cities in the country. After lunch at restaurant, proceed for guided walking tour of Wroclaw. This walking tour allows you to get to know the city at its fullest. You can walk in relaxed and easy way with your friendly and knowledgeable local guide in English, who is going to tell you the most important, interesting and intriguing stories about the city of Wroclaw. Wrocław is a city on the Oder River in western Poland. It’s known for its Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and featuring a modern fountain. Also on the square is the Gothic Old Town Hall, with its large astronomical clock. Nearby is the Panorama of Racławice, a painting depicting the 1794 battle for independence. The Centennial Hall auditorium, with its giant dome and tall spire, lies across the river. Breakfast Lunch, Dinner O

Breakfast at hotel. Check out & transfer to Krakow. It is a southern Poland city near the border of the Czech Republic, is known for its well-preserved medieval core and Jewish quarter. Its old town – ringed by Planty Park and remnants of the city’s medieval walls – is cantered on the stately, expansive Rynek Glowny (market square). This plaza is the site of the Cloth Hall, a Renaissance-era trading outpost, and St. Mary’s Basilica, a 14th-century Gothic church. After lunch at restaurant proceed to visit Auschwitz concentration camp. Also called Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest concentration camp and extermination camp. Located near the industrial town of Oswięcim in southern Poland (in a portion of the country that was annexed by Germany at the beginning of World War II), Auschwitz was actually three camps in one: a prison camp, an extermination camp, and a slave-labour camp. As the most lethal of the Nazi extermination camps, Auschwitz has become the emblematic site of the “final solution,” a virtual synonym for the Holocaust. Between 1.1 and 1.5 million people died at Auschwitz; 90 percent of them were Jews. Also among the dead were some 19,000 Roma who were held at the camp until the Nazis gassed them on July 31, 1944—the only other victim group gassed in family units alongside the Jews. The Poles constituted the second largest victim group at Auschwitz, where some 83,000 were killed or died. Auschwitz concentration camp was a complex of over 40 concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II and the Holocaust. Visit still-standing parts of the original Nazi concentration camps along with artefacts from the prisoners who perished there during World War II. Learn about the murderous Nazi campaigns against Europe’s Jewish populations and other ‘undesirables’ as you tour the camps

Breakfast at hotel. Check out & proceed to visit The“Wieliczka” Salt Mine is an extraordinary place – hidden from the world, The Wieliczka Salt Mine, in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland, lies within the Krakow metropolitan area. From Neolithic times, sodium chloride was produced there from the upwelling brine. The deposit of rock salt in Wieliczka and Bochnia has been mined since the 13th century. This major industrial undertaking has royal status and is the oldest of its type in Europe. The site is a serial property consisting of Wieliczka and Bochnia salt mines and Wieliczka Salt works Castle. The Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines illustrate the historic stages of the development of mining techniques in Europe from the 13th to the 20th centuries: both mines have hundreds of kilometres of galleries with works of art, underground chapels and statues sculpted in the salt, making a fascinating pilgrimage into the past. The mines were administratively and technically run by Wieliczka Salt works Castle, which dates from the medieval period and has been rebuilt several times in the course of its history.

Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Vienna. Austria's capital. Vienna, often referred to as the "City of Music" and the "City of Dreams," is the capital and largest city of Austria. It's renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, cultural heritage, and artistic legacy. Upon arrival get ready for a guided city tour of Vienna, where you'll explore the city's most iconic landmarks. St. Stephen's Cathedral, and a leisurely drive along the famous Ring Strasse, which is lined with impressive historic buildings. Entrance to Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the palace, exploring its opulent rooms. This former imperial summer residence is an architectural masterpiece and a must-visit in Vienna. Later we will drive towards Graz. Graz is the capital of the Styria region in Austria and is the country's second-largest city after Vienna. It's known for its historical significance, vibrant cultural scene, and its well-preserved old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival spend your evening discovering the charming city of Graz, starting with stroll through Graz's picturesque Old Town. Admire the well-preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture, including landmarks like the Graz Cathedral, Hauptplatz (Main Square), and the Landhaus

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bratislava. The capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian Mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube. Let your local guide introduce you the Slovakian capital during Bratislava City Sightseeing Walking tour. Discover the historic monuments, handsome palaces and the charming old town. Learn more about Bratislava from an informative local guide on group walking tour. Uncover why this city is known as the Beauty on Danube as you see the old town, grand palaces, and historic monuments. Be greeted by your guide who will inform you about Bratislava’s past with facts and stories about the Hungarian empire, Slovak communism, the Velvet Revolution, and Slovakia’s 2004 membership in the European Union. Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of Budapest on a Danube River cruise, taking in the landmarks and monuments on both shores. View Budapest’s floodlit landmarks by boat on a Danube River evening cruise. Settle on the glass-enclosed vessel, and admire the cityscapes as you cruise by the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, glass in hand. Admire the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle district twinkling with lights, and sail under the illuminated Chain Bridge and other bridges

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Guided City tour of Budapest. It is Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. Photo stop at Gellert Hill is the place to go for the best panoramic views of Budapest. From the top, you get unrivalled views the Danube River and both sides of the city- Buda and Pest. Transfer to Zagreb. Croatia’s north-western capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. Zagreb is the most important transport hub in Croatia: here Central Europe, the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe meet, making the Zagreb area the centre of the road, rail and air networks of Croatia. It is a city known for its diverse economy, high quality of living, museums, sporting, and entertainment events.

Breakfast at hotel, proceed to enjoy Plitvice Lakes National Park. Plitviče Lakes National Park is a 295-sq.-km forest reserve in central Croatia. It's known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls that extend into a limestone canyon. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water, and an electric boat links the 12 upper and 4 lower lakes. The latter are the site of Veliki Slap, a 78m-high waterfall. Another element of its beauty people love is the vibrant blue of the water. Again, we have the moss that gets fossilised into rock for this! The type of algae that blooms in the waters of Plitvice releases gases as it grows and decomposes, and when those gases react with the water it shows as a stunning shade of azure. The Plitvice Lakes are a combination of biological, ecological, and aesthetic uniqueness that changes through permanent biodynamics. Abundant water, rich forest, karst hydrogeology, various types of mosses and algae, and microclimate conditions in the park differ from those of the surrounding areas. Evening return back to Zagreb and proceed for guided tour of Zagreb. It can be difficult to appreciate Zagreb’s historical and cultural significance on guided tour. Discover the city’s highlights and hear their stories on an intimate walking tour led by a local guide for a more personalized experience. Enjoy fine city views from the Strossmayer Promenade. Discover top attractions including the Lotrscak Tower, St Catherine’s Church, the Stone Gate and the seat of the Croatian Parliament.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Postojna, it is a town in the traditional region of Inner Carniola, 35 kilometres from Trieste, in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Postojna. Postojna, western Slovenia, on the Pivka River northeast of Trieste (Italy). Long a local market centre, it is on the rail line and road from Trieste to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Its prime importance is as a tourist centre for its Postojna Cave, an internationally famous cave system considered to be Europe’s best example of karst phenomena—heavily and irregularly eroded limestone structures and underground streams. References to the town date from the 13th century, and it became a borough in 1432. It became a city in 1909. Postojna is a regional educational and cultural centre and has light industry

Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Munich, situated in southern Germany, serves as the capital of the state of Bavaria. It holds a prominent position among the country's major cities and is celebrated for its rich history, cultural heritage, and economic significance. Upon arrival proceed for visit BMW Welt, a spectacular haven for automotive enthusiasts. Here, you can immerse yourself in the world of BMW, where the latest car models await your admiration. It's a must-visit destination for anyone with a passion for automobiles. the BMW Welt is a dynamic construction of semi-transparent glass structure with a corrugated steel roof and one ending in a double twist in the form of a cone. It is a combined exhibition, delivery, adventure museum, and event venue located in Munich's district Am Riesenfeld, next to the Olympic Park, in the immediate vicinity of the BMW Headquarters and factory. It was built from August 2003 to summer 2007

Connect flight to Cochin. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Eastern Europe tour.