K0505-9DVIEWAW • Operated by Kompas Holidays
Vienna to Warsaw
9 Days • Vienna → Budapest → Krakow → Warsaw
From imperial Vienna through Prague and Krakow to the historic capital of Warsaw.
Tour Spotlights
- Vienna
- Budapest
- Krakow
- Warsaw
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Vienna
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director over a Welcome drink. (WD)
Day 2
Vienna
Start the day with visits to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace and then to view Belvedere Palace, the Prater amusement park, and the UN buildings. The afternoon is free for personal exploration. (B)
Day 3
To Budapest
Depart for Budapest, with stops in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, and Esztergom along the way. Dinner at your hotel upon arrival. (B, D)
Day 4
Budapest
Your sightseeing tour includes views of the Parliament, Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellért Hill with its Citadel. The afternoon is free to explore the "Paris of the East"—shop along Váci Utca, sample apple strudel, sip Hungarian wine. (B)
Day 5
To Krakow
Travel through the scenic hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatra Mountains, and into the plains of Poland en route to Krakow. (B)
Day 6
Krakow
This morning’s sightseeing tour includes Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visit of the Royal Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, featuring the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and a visit to St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to relax or explore further. (B)
Day 7
To Warsaw
Join us for a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous World War II concentration camp and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in Warsaw later in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 8
Warsaw
Discover Warsaw, a 700 years old city that symbolizes Polish resilience. Drive along the historic Royal Route, passing Castle Square, Łazienki Park and Palace, the Palace of Science and Culture (“the wedding cake”), Saxon Gardens, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure.(B)
Day 9
Depart Warsaw
Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport. (B)
Included Features
- Selected class hotels
- Airport arrival transfer Vienna airport to hotel on day 1
- Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 9
- Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Welcome drink on day 1
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Admissions indicated in BOLD letters: St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion, Royal cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, Auschwitz - Birkenau
Hotels
- Vienna: Hotel Europa Wien or similar
- Budapest: Hotel NH Budapest City or similar
- Krakow: Hotel Radisson Red or similar
- Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Centrum or similar