Prague, Moravia, and Heart of Poland, Ending in Warsaw

Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

Enjoy a free day in Prague until it´s time to meet with our guide in the evening.

06:00 p.m. – Meeting with our guide at the hotel. We’ll provide transport to take you to Old Town Square. This lively spot is ideal for your first glimpse of Prague, packed with tourist activity. You can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants offering a variety of international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian, and Italian. Afterward, there will be a return transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 210 km.

Scenery: Forests and farmland.

07:45 a.m. – We’ll begin our city tour with a local guide, lasting approximately three and a half hours. On foot, we’ll explore the Castle District, the oldest part of Prague, featuring the citadel with its churches and palaces. From here, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the “City of 100 Spires.” We’ll continue our walk to the Lesser Town, the city’s Baroque jewel known as Malá Strana, crossing the Vltava River on the famous Charles Bridge, an architectural and sculptural masterpiece. From here, we’ll enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city before entering Stare Mesto with its renowned Old Town Square, one of the most beautiful in central Europe, featuring the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the famous Town Hall with its astronomical clock and chimes. During the tour, we’ll visit Prague Castle (admission included), built in the 9th century and once the residence of the kings of Bohemia. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Vltava River, taking in the beauty of Prague from the water.

03:00 p.m. - Departure from Prague. We’ll continue our journey through cultivated plains.
05:45 p.m. - Brno. Arrival in the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, known for its modern architecture and vibrant cultural scene. We’ll have time for a stroll through the lively city center, where highlights include the cathedral and the historic Old Town Hall.

09:00 p.m. - Transfer to the hotel.

Total distance covered: 500 km.

Scenery: Beautiful landscapes of rolling hills and forests as we travel through Slovakia.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Brno.
10:00 a.m. - Bratislava. We’ll arrive in the capital of Slovakia, a charming city on the banks of the Danube with an attractive historic center.

11:45 a.m. - Departure from Bratislava. We’ll continue our journey northwest through Slovakia.
01:30 p.m. - Arrival in Trencin. Free time to explore and have lunch in this picturesque medieval town, set in a valley beneath the White Carpathians, which form the border with the Czech Republic. Trencin is known for its impressive castle and vibrant historic center.

03:30 p.m. - Departure from Trencin. We’ll continue our journey through scenic forests and rolling hills as we head toward Poland.
08:00 p.m. - Krakow. Dinner will be included for passengers with the half-board option.

08:00 a.m. - We’ll begin our panoramic tour of Krakow with a local guide, lasting approximately two and a half hours. Known as the capital of Lesser Poland, Krakow’s Old Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This medieval city is home to Poland’s oldest university, where notable figures like Copernicus once studied. We’ll see the vibrant Market Square, known for its artisans, the Church of Our Lady, and the Royal Road, lined with remnants of the ancient city walls. During the tour, you´ll also get to see the Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral, where Polish royals were crowned and laid to rest. After the tour, you’ll have time for a leisurely walk and lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Krakow on your own. Alternatively, you can join an optional excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring intricate carved galleries, underground churches, and over 300 kilometers of tunnels.

At the end of the day, a traditional local meal will be included.

Total distance covered: 124 km.

Scenery: Pleasant landscapes with charming villages en route.

Note: Kalwaria is a Catholic pilgrimage site, and Auschwitz is a place of deep sorrow. We recommend wearing appropriate clothing out of respect for these locations.

09:00 a.m. – Departure from Krakow.
09:45 a.m. - Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. Arrival at this small town set in a beautiful scenic area, renowned for its complex of monasteries and chapels, known as the “Calvary.” Kalwaria has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a significant place of pilgrimage.

10:45 a.m. – Departure from Kalwaria. We’ll make a brief 15-minute stop at the wooden church of Barwald Dolny, one of the oldest historic wooden churches among the more than 50 located in Lesser Poland.
11:30 a.m. - Wadowice. This town is famous for being the birthplace of Karol Wojtyla, later known as Pope John Paul II; you can visit his house-museum or the basilica where he was baptized. There will be time for a walk and lunch.

01:30 p.m. – Departure from Wadowice.
02:15 p.m. - Auschwitz-Birkenau. We’ll visit one of the most solemn places in European history, the former Nazi concentration camp where over a million people perished during World War II. Now a museum and memorial, Auschwitz-Birkenau has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll visit Camp II-Birkenau (tickets included), the site where trains from all over Europe arrived.

04:15 p.m. – Departure from Auschwitz Birkenau.
05:00 p.m. - Nikiszowiec. This neighborhood was built in the early 20th century for miners and their families. It’s known for its unique architecture and vibrant community life and is currently under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status.

06:00 p.m. – Departure from Nikiszowiec.
06:15 p.m. - Katowice. Arrival in the capital of Silesia. You’ll have free time to explore this modern city, an important economic center. Accommodation will be in Katowice.

Total distance covered: 214 km.

Scenery: Mining areas and peaceful villages.

Notes: We recommend comfortable footwear for visiting the Village Museum.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Katowice. After breakfast, we’ll continue our journey.
09:30 a.m. – Opole. There will be time for coffee in this lively small city, known for its well-preserved old town and the National Festival of Polish Song.

10:15 a.m. – Leaving Opole, we’ll visit the Village Museum (tickets included), an open-air museum that showcases rural life in late 19th-century Poland and the region’s wooden architecture, including mills, a church, and farms.

11:30 a.m. – Departure from the Village Museum.
12:45 p.m. – Wroclaw. Arrival in this historic city, founded in the 10th century and capital of Lower Silesia, reflecting Polish, Czech, Austrian, and German influences. Its old town, rebuilt after World War II, features one of the most beautiful squares in Poland, a testimony of the city’s rich past, with a Gothic-style Town Hall and old bourgeois houses in Gothic and Renaissance styles. The city is also famous for its numerous bridges and canals. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a boat ride through the canals (tickets included). After, there will be free time to explore the city.

Total distance covered: 630 km.

Scenery: Expansive plains and agricultural regions.

Note: If the number of travelers from Toruń to Warsaw is very small, we may take this journey by train.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Wroclaw. We’ll head towards the Greater Poland region.
10:30 a.m. – Poznan. We’ll arrive in the capital of Greater Poland, one of the oldest cities in Poland. The old town is centered around the impressive Market Square, where The Town Hall stands as the centerpiece surrounded by colorful Renaissance buildings, creating a cheerful and inviting atmosphere. At noon, the famous tradition of two mechanical goats butting heads at the sound of the clock captivates visitors, a custom dating back to the 16th century. You’ll have time for lunch and a stroll.

01:00 p.m. – Departure from Poznan.
03:30 p.m. – Toruń. We’ll explore this beautifully preserved Gothic walled city, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Toruń is also renowned as the birthplace of Copernicus, the Renaissance genius who formulated the heliocentric theory, placing the Sun at the center of our solar system. If you wish, you can visit his museum/home.

05:30 p.m. – Departure from Toruń.
09:00 p.m. – Warsaw. Arrival in Poland’s capital at the end of the day.

09:00 a.m. – After breakfast, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Warsaw with a local guide. Home to nearly two million people, this political and economic hub of Poland boasts a blend of modern architecture and meticulously restored historic buildings. We’ll stroll through the charming old town, featuring many old buildings, the Royal Palace, and cobbled streets, all restored after their destruction in World War II and now declared a World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Palace of Culture, a skyscraper gifted by the Soviet Union, reflect on the history of what was once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe, and wander through Lazienki Park, home to the Chopin Monument.

You’ll have free time in the afternoon to visit museums, such as the National Museum and the Warsaw Rising Museum, or to explore the lively city center filled with shops and activities.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.