Eastern Road

Day 1  Berlin, Germany                
Arrive into Berlin and transfer to your hotel before heading out on an exploration of the city and enjoying some traditional German food at a local restaurant this evening.                

Day 2  Berlin                
Old meets new today as you explore the sights of Berlin including Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial and the Brandenburg Gate with a local guide. This afternoon, stroll the small boutiques and peruse the street art symbolic of Berlin's creative scene and fuel yourself with some local beers.                

Day 3  Berlin to Prague, Czech Republic  
See the last remaining section of the Berlin Wall before heading to the border, stopping in the rebuilt town of Dresden en route to Prague. Upon arrival, embark on a walking tour of this buzzing capital city and get acquainted with the many castles, bridges and gothic cathedrals.      

Day 4  Prague          
The city is yours to discover, on two-wheels. With a local guide, uncover the secrets of this complex city from the John Lennon Wall to the Dancing Houses. With some free time, shop for some Bohemian beads or dive deeper into Old Town and head for a rooftop bar to enjoy a cocktail overlooking sunset as it falls beyond the walls of the city.                

Day 5  Prague to Vienna, Austria      
From one capital city to another, head to Vienna. En route, visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed Kutna Hora and admire the Sedlec Ossuary Chapel - Church of Bones which is decorated with over 40,000 human bones. As you tour the Ring Road of Vienna, take in some iconic sights before getting to your hotel.    

Day 6  Vienna          
Whether you decide to spend the day enjoying full-bodied Viennese coffee and apple strudel, shopping for sparkly jewels at Swarovski or sampling Schnapps in a family-run shop, the day is yours to experience what Vienna has to offer. This evening, why not enjoy the classical music made famous by Mozart and Strauss in a palace no less?                

Day 7  Vienna to Budapest, Hungary      
Now full of strudel, head to the home of chimney cakes with a stop at Bratislava, Slovakia along the way. After exploring the old town and lunch, continue to Hungary's capital city, Budapest. Made up of two parts separated by the Danube River, explore both sides of the city and perhaps join a river cruise this evening to feast on goulash and cabbage rolls.

Day 8  Budapest            
Take a city tour this morning to explore the past and present sights of this historic city including the House of Terror and the Parliament Building or perhaps spend the day soaking in the city's famous outdoor thermal pools - blissed out in Budapest.      

Day 9  Budapest to Krakow, Poland    
Leisurely make your way to another country, Poland stopping in Slovakia for lunch once again en route. Known for its silver mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons, hear tales as you enjoy a Polish feast in a local restaurant then rest up for a big day of exploring tomorrow.          

Day 10  Krakow    
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage centre with a local guide and take in sights including a fire breathing dragon, the beautiful old town square and the castles of the Jewish Quarter. Why not head to the Wieliczka Salt Mines to admire the underground gallery of carvings and chapels this afternoon? This evening, perhaps try to make a local delicacy for dinner, Pierogi.                

Day 11  Krakow to Warsaw      
This morning is a bit more sombre as you visit Auschwitz, the most infamous former Nazi concentration camp and head to Czestochowa to see the famous Black Madonna in Jasna Gora Monastrey. Spend the evening at leisure to explore Warsaw's lively cafe scene.        

Day 12  Warsaw      
Rebuilt after tragic bombings during WWII, explore the museums, buzzing street art scene and the old Jewish Ghetto with a local guide. A renowned musical city, keep your ears open and listen to the sounds of the city as you wander the streets. Celebrate your last night with a traditional dinner of apple roast duck, dumplings and roulade.      

Day 13  Warsaw to Berlin, Germany            
Whether you decide to depart in Warsaw or head back to Berlin, the tour comes to an end after breakfast.