Warsaw, Poland. Visit both banks of the Vistula River as well as the Old Town with its colorful market square. Cruise along the Royal Route lined with beautiful palaces, famous statues and historic churches. See historical sights including the Monument of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Auschwitz & Krakow. Drive southbound to Czestochowa where you can visit the magnificent 14th century monastery at Jasna Gora, known as the home of the Black Madonna icon. Find time for a somber visit to the concentration camp at Auschwitz, now a museum honoring the victims of the Holocaust. then check-out ancient Krakow, former Royal capital. You’ll also find the residence of Polish kings for centuries here, boasting fine medieval architecture, virtually untouched by war. See the Royal Wawel Castle and visit St. Mary’s Church and splendid Market Square.
Budapest, Hungary. Enjoy a scenic drive through the wooded mountains of Slovakia, down the Danube River Valley to Budapest, the delightful Hungarian capital. Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s most lively cities. Enjoy a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion located on Castle Hill. You’ll can also visit the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church and the Citadel on Mount Gellert.
Vienna, Austria. Cross the border into Austria and drive to splendid Vienna, the center of the Hapsburg Empire. Experience the city’s glorious past with a drive along the Ring Boulevard, past Emperor Franz Josef’s Hofburg Palace and the ornate State Opera to a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Cathedral of St. Stephen’s. A must see is the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the baroque summer residence built for the Hapsburgs.
Prague, Czech Republic. Journey across the Czech border through rich farmlands to Moravia. Visit the quaint towns of Duernstein and Telc en route to Prague, one of Europe’s most vibrant and colorful cities. The beautiful city of Prague was built on seven hills and served as a former capital of the Roman Empire. Visit the impressive Hradcany Castle and the Old Royal Palace, former residence of Bohemian kings. See the 14th-century Charles Bridge and explore the charming Old Town.
if time permits, Helsinki, Finland.