Prague Spring (Eastern Europe Tour)
Countries that have been liberated from the former Soviet Union
Travel period: 8 nights and 9 days local
Cities visited: Germany (Berlin, Dresden), Poland (Poznan, Warsaw, Częstochowa, Oświęcim, Krakow, Wieliczka, Zakopane), Slovakia (Tatras, Bratislava), Hungary (Budapest), Czech Republic (Brno, Prague)
Inclusions: Accommodation for the entire trip, meals for the entire trip , Korean guide, local guide, private vehicle for the entire trip, Spree cruise, Auschwitz concentration camp
Not included: Shared expenses (20 euros per person per day)
Things to pack
Please prepare comfortable walking shoes. Also, please make sure to bring a windbreaker or raincoat in case of rain. Please also make sure to bring sunglasses.
It is recommended that you exchange your currency into Euros in advance at your place of residence.
Optional tour
There are no optional tours.
Used in Eastern Europe
Event Schedule
Day 1
Berlin
germany
Poznan
Poland
Day 2
Poznan
Warsaw
Day 3
Warsaw
Częstochowa
Oshivienchim
Krakow
Day 4
Wieliczka
Zakopane
Day 5
Tatra
Slovakia
Budapest
Hungary
Day 6
Bratislava
Slovakia
Brno
Czechia
Day 7
Prague
Day 8
Dresden
Berlin
Day 9
Arrive at Berlin Airport, the capital of Germany, and meet your local guide (schedule may vary depending on arrival time). Take a quick tour of the old town.
National Assembly Building (Exterior)
After Germany was unified as a single country in 1871, the construction of the German Reichstag was planned. During the Cold War, the Reichstag was located in West Berlin, but after unification, it became the symbolic building of Berlin.
Move to Poznan, the fifth largest city in Poland (duration: 3 hours and 10 minutes). In the city of two goats, visit the meeting square Rynek , the Old Town Hall , etc.
Poznan City Hall
Poznań's Town Hall, built between the 13th and 14th centuries, is the most magnificent Renaissance building in Greater Poland and one of the finest buildings in Poland. The Town Hall now houses the Poznań City History Museum.
Lunch: Korean
Dinner: Local food
City Park Hotel
or similar hotel
Move to Warsaw, the capital of Poland (travel time: 3 hours and 20 minutes). In Warsaw, you can feel the pain of war and the beautiful melodies of Chopin. Tour the old town, including the Royal Palace, Palace of Culture , Madame Curie Museum , and Łazienki Park .
Palace of Culture and Science
Built in 1955, it is the second tallest building in Poland and houses various public and cultural institutions. It has been listed as a cultural monument since 2007. It is a building that was presented to the Polish people by the Soviet Union and is introduced in Russia.
Madame Curie's birthplace
Marie Curie (1867-1934) was born in this house. The museum was opened in 1967, the 100th anniversary of Marie Curie's birth, by the Polish Chemical Society. Marie Curie's second daughter, Eve Curie, attended the event.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Novotel Warszawa Centrum
or similar hotel
Drive to Częstochowa (travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes) Visit the Jasna Gora Monastery
Black Madonna
Thanks to the legend of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, Częstochowa has become one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in Poland, with thousands of Polish Catholics visiting the area each year.
Move to Oświęcim (travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
Auschwitz concentration camp
This was the largest concentration camp in the Third Reich. The fortified walls, barbed wire, firing platforms, barracks, gallows, gas chambers, and crematoriums of the camp are a vivid reminder of the mass murder that took place there.
Transfer to Krakow (travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Vienna House Andel's Cracow
or similar hotel
In Krakow's Old Town, you will visit Rynek Square, the Cloth Hall, the Church of the Assumption, and Wawel Castle .
Castle of Babel
It exhibits armor, swords, jewelry, and portraits from the Middle Ages. It is a beautiful building that best exemplifies the beauty of the Renaissance style, and inside the cathedral, there are sarcophagi of Polish kings and valuable works of art.
Drive to Wieliczka (35 minutes) and visit the largest salt mine in Europe
Salt mine (interior)
Mining of rock salt began in the 13th century, and it is the oldest salt mine in Europe. Built deep underground, the salt mine has a tunnel length of 300 km, including underground chapels and storage facilities.
Move to Zakopane, known as the Alps of Eastern Europe (travel time: 1 hour 50 minutes) - in some cases, you may also move to Tatra
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Grand Hotel Stary Smokovec
or similar hotel
Move to Budapest, the capital of Hungary (travel time: 4 hours 20 minutes). Visit the Citadella, Heroes' Square, Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Parliament Building, and Basilica .
The National Assembly Building
The building of the Hungarian National Assembly, the legislature of Hungary, is located on Kossuth Lujos Square and is considered one of the most famous buildings in Budapest due to its beauty.
Danube Night Cruise
Budapest is called the pearl of the Danube, and the night view, especially when viewed from a cruise ship, is so beautiful that it is considered one of the three best night views in the world. You will be overwhelmed by the historical buildings gathered along the Danube River.
Lunch: Korean
Dinner: Local food
Danubius Hotel Helia
or similar hotel
Travel to Bratislava, Slovakia (2 hours 10 minutes)
Old Town
It is a small city with a population of about 430,000 people. The Slovak Presidential Office, Parliament, government ministries, Supreme Court, and Central Bank are located here. It is also a beautiful historical city where you can feel the footsteps of many musicians.
Move to Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic (travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
St. Jacob's Church
A three-story hall church in the late Gothic style, its history dates back to the early 13th century. It is an important preserved monument of urban church architecture in the Czech lands. In 1995 it was declared a national cultural monument.
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Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Korean food
Holiday Inn Brno
or similar hotel
Move to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic (travel time: 2 hours 10 minutes). Visit the romantic Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, the Jan Hus Statue, Týn Church, Prague Castle, and Wenceslas Square .
Astronomical clock
It is the most famous astronomical clock in Europe, built in 1410 by the clockmaker (Professor Mikulas Hanus) at the request of the Prague City Hall, and contains astronomical and biblical information. It is a famous tourist attraction that attracts many tourists from all over the world.
Prague Castle (interior)
Prague Castle is a castle located on a hill on the west side of the Vltava River that runs through Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It has existed since the early history of Prague and is the symbol of Prague and the Czech Republic.
Lunch: Korean
Dinner: Local food
Vienna House Diplomat Prague
or similar hotel
Travel to Dresden, former East Germany (travel time: 1 hour 50 minutes) and see the Semper Opera House, Zwinger Palace, Frauenkirche, and Martin Luther statue .
Dresden
Known as the Florence of Germany, it is the capital of Saxony in eastern Germany, located on the banks of the Elbe River, and as part of the metropolitan area of Saxony, it has long been the center of culture, politics, and commerce in southern Germany.
Move to Berlin, the capital of Germany (travel time: 1 hour 50 minutes) and visit the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery, and the Reichstag .
Brandenburg Gate
Completed in 1791, this triumphal arch of the Kingdom of Prussia became a symbol of German unification in 1989 when West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl met with East German Chancellor Hans Modrow for a historic handshake.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Estrel Berlin
or similar hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Berlin Airport and transfer to your residence.
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