POLAND - CZECHIA - AUSTRIA

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Witajcie w Krakowie! (Welcome to Krakow) Finish your visa formalities and meet up with the local AFC Representative. Immediately you will notice Kraków’s charms, medieval aesthetic, and overall stunning sights. Get acquainted with your fellow travellers as you make your way to the hotel in Krakow for check-in. You will have the rest of the day at leisure to rest and prepare yourselves for the rest of your itinerary. Overnight in Krakow.

Krakow

Krakow

Krakow

Breakfast Included

Breakfast will be served at the hotel on your first morning in Krakow to prepare you for the day ahead. Today will be a memorable day as the group goes to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim. It was the largest Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp at the height of the anti-Semitic regime. Today it functions as a memorial site in remembering the 1.1 million lives that were unjustly lost. It also houses the archives of certain research and publications around that time in history. After a solemn and insightful exploration, drive back to Krakow to continue your tour of Old Town and Jewish Quarters of Krakow. This also covers The Krakow Wawel Hill, Cloth Hall, Main Square, and The Royal Route. Overnight in Krakow.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Krakow Wawel Hill

Market Square

Breakfast Included

Dig into the breakfast spread ready for you at the hotel. Today, the group will take a day trip to Zakopane - Poland’s Winter Capital just 2 hours from Krakow. This tour highlights Tatras UNESCO National Park where the driver will take you around to see The Sculpture House. You will also board a funicular ride in Gubalówka Hill overlooking Krupowki Street. This is the best place to buy some authentic Polish Smoked Cheese. This day is definitely full of nature-centred mountain adventures. Overnight in Krakow

Tatras National Park

Tatras National Park

Gubalowka Hill - Krupowki Street

Breakfast Included

Start your day early by having breakfast at the hotel in Krakow before proceeding for early check out of the hotel Today, the group will finally drive out to Brno, Czechia approximately 3-4 hours away from Krakow. On the way, you will also explore the two towns Wadowice and Katowice. Wadowice is a charming town known to be the beloved Pope Saint John Paul II’s hometown. Visit his family home in Wadowice and listen to the audio guide that narrates his life story and legacy. After this, proceed to Katowice, the best place to sample authentic and traditional Polish dishes before continuing your adventure to Brno, Czechia. Upon arrival, you will get to explore the Moravian Karst and Caves. The Karst highlights the Macocha Gorge among the 1000 complex cave systems, the most popular cave being the Punkva Caves. You will will then be joining a walking city tour of Brno to see its highlights : Spillberk Castle, Dietrichstein Palace, and Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. Check into the hotel after an exhilarating day. Overnight in Brno.

Saint Pope John Paul II Family Home

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

Moravia Karst and Caves

Breakfast Included

Breakfast will be served at the hotel before you check out and join the group on their way to Prague. Today, you will explore Cesky Krumlov before going to the capital city. Cesky Krumlov is another UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Medieval influences, becoming an architectural heritage site, complemented by the Vltava River. From the town, you will notice a lot of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements on every facade. There is also an 11-hectare garden and an old town serving as popular stops for tourists. Continue your drive to Prague and check into the hotel. Overnight in Prague

Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov

Breakfast Included

Dig into the breakfast spread ready for you at the hotel. Today, the group will take a day trip to Kutna Hora, another UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing unique architecture. Visit the Sedlec Ossuary and get to know its mysterious nature. Another interesting piece of architecture is the Bone Church whose name does not mince as the chapel truly is decorated with human bones, making it one of the most curious landmarks in the world. You will later continue your exploration back in Prague to have a city tour covering some of the city’s classic highlights. Explore the marvellous Prague Castle- the world’s largest ancient castle according to Guinness World Records. Have a glance at St. Vitus Cathedral, located near the famous castle. Afterwards proceed to Lesser Town which features some impressive Baroque buildings, narrow lanes and spacious plazas. Its centrepiece is the grand church of St. Nicholas and Our Lady Victorious, which can be seen from both sides of the Vltava River and Charles Bridge. End the day with a leisurely stroll in the Old Town Square and Astronomical clock, and take all the blissful memories along with your many snapshots before turning in for the night in Prague.

Kutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary

St Vitus Cathedral

Astronomical Clock

Breakfast Included

Greet your last morning in Prague with a scrumptious breakfast. Gather your things and proceed to check out of your hotel and drive down to Vienna (Approximately 6 hours) Upon arrival, check into the hotel in Vienna, Austria and have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Vienna

Belvedere

St Stephans Cathedral

Schonbrunn

Breakfast Included

Hallo Vienna! Set off on an eye-pleasing tour of Vienna right after breakfast at the hotel. Set foot on the grandest boulevard, a ring road around the remarkable district of Austria’s capital, the Ringstrasse, where you can see the most noteworthy buildings like the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Art and Natural History, the Parliament Building, the Burgtheater, City Hall, and the University. Another royal moment as you arrive at the majestic Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. Pose like a king or queen in this imperial fortress. Later on, proceed to Stephansplatz for some strolling and shopping adventures. Overnight in Vienna.

Austrian Parliament

Natural History Museum

Vienna State Opera

Breakfast Included

Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye) Vienna. Have breakfast at the hotel before checking out of the hotel. We hope you’ve had the best time on your trip and are ready with plenty of souvenirs to bring back home to the UAE. The group will be driven straight to the hotel in Vienna for the flight back to UAE.

Vienna Airport

Heldenplatz (Vienna Town Hall)

St Michaels Square