11D8N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS from Chan Brothers Travel

Highlights:

6 Nights Stay comfortably in Prague, Krakow & Budapest
Be awed by one of the most famous rock formations Bastei
Hungarian Folklore Dinner & German Pork Knuckle Lunch

TOUR CODE: EU11E 17 Included Meals - 8 breakfasts - 3 lunches - 6 dinners Specialty Meals - German pork knuckle - Polish golabki stuffed cabbage - Hungarian folklore dinner - Austrian pork schnitzel and apple strudel GERMANY BERLIN •Berlin Wall • Bradenburg Gate • Checkpoint Charlie •Reichstag Building • Tiergarten DRESDEN •Bastei CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE - Prague Castle •St Vitus Cathedral •Golden Lane •Wenceslas Square •Astronomical Clock •Charles Bridge POLAND KRAKOW •Auschwitz Concentration Camp •Jewish quarter •Courtyard of the Royal Castle •Wawel hill •Church of Virgin Mary •Jagiellonian University HUNGARY BUDAPEST •Castle District •Heroes’ Square •Fisherman’s Bastion •Gellert Hill AUSTRIA VIENNA •Designer Outlet Parndorf - Ringstrasse •Opera House •Hofburg •Parliament Building •Town Hall •Burgtheater •Schonbrunn Palace
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11D8N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS

From $1988 SGD

SINGAPORE – BERLIN

Head off to Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Berlin, the capital of Germany.

Meals: Meals on Board

BERLIN

Upon arrival, embark on a tour of beguiling Berlin, one of the trendiest and most cosmopolitan capitals in the world that is also steeped in a wealth of history and culture. Kick off the day by witnessing the iconic Berlin Wall at East Side Gallery, an open-air museum with a section of the wall covered by approximately 106 paintings from all over the world as a testament to freedom. Continue experiencing the magical grip of Berlin as you tour historical monuments, such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Reichstag building which was built in the 19th century in Italian Renaissance style and comprises a redesigned glass dome. In the middle of the city, you will see Victory Column in Tiergarten, the famous park where many Berliners chew the fat and spend their time.

Meals: Meals on Board/Lunch

BERLIN – DRESDEN – BASTEI – PRAGUE

After breakfast, travel to Dresden, long regarded as the most beautiful city in Germany. Dresden is located on the left bank of Elbe River at a graceful river bend. Despite the devastating bombing campaign of World War II, the old part of the city has since been restored and regained its beauty. Tuck into a scrumptious German pork knuckle lunch. After lunch, continue towards Bastei and be amazed by the stunning rock formation of Germany. Take a stroll and admire Germany’s most unique landscape before you continue your journey to Prague, the capital, administrative, cultural, business and industrial centre of Czech Republic. Built along Vltava River, the longest river in Czech Republic, Prague is also one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe.

Meals: Breakfast/German Pork Knuckle Lunch/Dinner

PRAGUE

Begin your morning in Prague on a majestic note with a visit to Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world, St Vitus Cathedral, the biggest and most important church in the country, Golden Lane and famous Wenceslas Square, which is the hub of cultural, social and business activities in Prague. Not to be missed is Astronomical Clock, where a crowd gathers at the start of every hour to admire the procession of the Apostles and other allegorical figures. Take a stroll on the medieval Charles Bridge, the symbol of the city of Prague, and admire the baroque statues that flank both sides of the bridge. After lunch, spend your day at leisure to discover the many more charms of Prague.

Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

PRAGUE – KRAKOW

Journey into Poland and take in the old-world charm of Krakow. It is a multifaceted city where you will able to witness for yourself a mix of old and new with wonderfully preserved old towns and increasingly modern city streets side by side.

Meals: Breakfast/Dinner

KRAKOW

Today, travel to the west of Krakow in southern Poland to visit Auschwitz Concentration Camp, which serves as a chilling reminder of the Holocaust during World War II. Thereafter, return to Krakow to continue your sightseeing tour that includes the tallest structures on Krakow's skyline, the spires of old churches. Historical buildings, museums and churches also flank the Main Market Square. One of your photo stops will be the Jewish quarter, where the movie “Schindler’s List” was filmed. You will also get to visit the courtyard of the Royal Castle at Wawel Hill. At Church of Virgin Mary, hear a trumpeter play from the tower window on the hour and immerse yourself in the area’s awe-inspiring Gothic architecture. If time permits, visit Jagiellonian University, one of the first universities in Europe.

Meals: Breakfast/Polish Golabki Stuffed Cabbage Lunch

KRAKOW – SLOVAKIA – BUDAPEST

Travel across the Tatra region to Slovakia for a short stop before heading to Budapest, capital of Hungary. You will discover that Hungarian art and architecture are a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau influences.

Meals: Breakfast/Chinese Dinner

BUDAPEST

This morning, explore Budapest, the administrative, business and cultural centre of Hungary. The Castle District is the premier destination for visitors and contains some of Budapest's most important monuments and museums. The main sights of the twin cities of Buda and Pest include Heroes’ Square, a magnificent reminder of Hungary’s influence in the celebrated Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fisherman’s Bastion and Gellert Hill, all of which offer panoramic views of the city. After lunch, you can spend your time at leisure or take a stroll along Danube River, which pulses through the heart of Central and Eastern Europe. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Hungarian Folklore dinner.

Meals: Breakfast/ Hungarian Folklore Dinner

BUDAPEST – PARNDORF OUTLET – VIENNA

After crossing the border into Austria, travel to Designer Outlet Parndorf for a fantastic shopping experience, where you can find your favourite designer brands at special discount all year round. After shopping, arrive in the beautiful city of Vienna otherwise known as Wien. Embark on a city tour to view significant landmarks from Ringstrasse to Opera House, Hofburg, Parliament Building, Town Hall and Burgtheater. The Burgtheater was largely destroyed in a bombing raid in 1945 and one month later, on April 12, 1945, it was further damaged by a fire of unknown origin. Thereafter, head to a major Viennese attraction, Schonbrunn Palace. Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Austria's most visited attraction. This Baroque synthesis of different arts, consisting of a palace and gardens, has been in the possession of the Habsburgs for centuries, and has been restored to its original condition.
Note
Designer Outlet Parndorf Parndorf is close on public holiday and Sunday, subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Overnight accommodation may not be in Vienna during festive/peak season.

Meals: Breakfast/Austrian Pork Schnitzel & Apple Strudel Dinner

VIENNA – SINGAPORE

If time permits, of course there is always last-minute shopping before bidding “Auf Wiedersehen” to Austria as you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast/Meals on Board

ARRIVE IN SINGAPORE

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11D8N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS

From $1988 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

11D8N EASTERN EUROPE HIGHLIGHTS

From $1988 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel