Day 1: Vienna
Welcome to your tour with 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.
Day 2: Vienna
In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, during which we’ll discover its majestic avenues, impressive palaces, elegant parks, and charming historic center. At nightfall, we’ll have a transfer to the Town Hall Square, where you can admire the beautiful illumination and enjoy the lively evening atmosphere of the surrounding streets.
Day 3: Vienna - Dürnstein - Melk - Linz
Today we will travel through the WACHAU VALLEY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, always following the course of the Danube. Our first stop will be KREMS, a charming town on the banks of the Danube, known for its medieval historic center.We then continue along a scenic road that follows the river to DÜRNSTEIN, a small medieval village on the Danube, surrounded by vineyards and green hills, and famous for the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.Continuing through the Danube Valley, we reach MELK, where you will have time for lunch before visiting the majestic Benedictine abbey. Admission to Melk Abbey is included, a Baroque masterpiece renowned for its extraordinary library, the Marble Hall, and its beautiful gardens.We then continue our route with a brief stop in ST. FLORIAN to admire the exterior of its impressive abbey.Arrival in LINZ in the mid-afternoon, Austria’s third-largest city, located on the banks of the Danube. Free time to stroll through the historic center and its lively Hauptplatz before heading to the hotel.
Day 4: Linz - Gmunden - St. Wolfgang - Salzburg
Today will be our “Lake Day”, filled with beautiful scenery and small picturesque towns. We will depart for Gmunden, located on the shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by mountains and elegant 19th-century villas. Here we will enjoy a cruise on Lake Traunsee (approximately 1 hour).We will disembark in Ebensee and continue our route to St. Wolfgang, one of Austria’s most picturesque villages, set on the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee and a renowned pilgrimage site. Its narrow streets, Alpine-style façades, and charming cafés invite you to explore at a leisurely pace. Time for lunch and free time to stroll.We then continue to Salzburg, arriving at around 4:00 PM. Free time in this UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its perfectly preserved Baroque old town, medieval squares, Renaissance churches, and imposing fortress. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Day 5: Salzburg - SALZWELTEN MINES - ZELL AM SEE - Krimml falls - Innsbruck
Today will be our “Mountain Scenery Day.” We will depart for Salzwelten, Austria’s largest salt mines, where we will take the guided tour (including the underground train ride and a boat trip on the subterranean salt lake).Afterwards, surrounded by mountain landscapes, we will continue to Zell am See, a charming lakeside town framed by Alpine peaks, with a historic center and a medieval tower. You will have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch.We then proceed to the Krimml Waterfalls (admission included), located in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park. With a total drop of 380 meters over three cascades, they are the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the most impressive in Europe.We continue on to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, set amid dramatic mountain scenery, featuring a charming pedestrian old town highlighted by the famous Golden Roof.
Day 6: Innsbruck - Zugspitze - Feldkirch
Today we’ll enjoy a day filled with extraordinary scenery. We’ll head to ZUGSPITZE, on the border between AUSTRIA and GERMANY. We’ll take the cable car (included) up to the summit of Germany’s highest mountain. On clear days, you can see a panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks stretching across four countries. After that, we’ll travel to REUTTE, where we’ll walk across the longest “Tibetan bridge” in Europe (admission included), surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We’ll then continue to FELDKIRCH, near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany—an enchanting walled town with a beautiful medieval old town and a castle. Free time.
Day 7: Feldkirch - Lake Constance - Lindau - Munich
We travel to GERMANY. We’ll have time for a walk in LINDAU, on Lake Constance; the old town is located on a small island. We then continue to MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria. Before entering the city, we’ll visit DACHAU, where we’ll tour the museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Free time for lunch. In Munich, we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt complex (the BMW World), a very modern multifunctional exhibition center of the prestigious German automobile brand, as well as the park where the architecturally stunning Olympiastadion is located—the site of the famous 1972 Olympic Games. Afterwards, you’ll have free time in the historic city center, where you can enjoy the traditional beer halls.
Day 8: Munich - Cesky Krumlov - Telc - Brno
We’ll leave Munich early and cross into the CZECH REPUBLIC. We’ll visit CESKY KRUMLOV, a medieval jewel in Southern Bohemia, famous for its castle overlooking the Vltava River and its picturesque old town with cobblestone streets. The city, declared a World Heritage Site, offers a fairytale atmosphere and unforgettable views. Free time to stroll. After lunchtime we travel to TELC, another medieval jewel and World Heritage Site, with a well-preserved historic center featuring a triangular main square surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque burgher houses and its Renaissance castle. We then continue to BRNO, the second-largest city in the Czech Republic, a vibrant cultural destination with a historic center full of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The city is known for its youthful atmosphere, thriving food scene, and cozy cafés.
Day 9: Brno
Today we will gain a deeper insight into the MORAVIA region by visiting several sites near BRNO. Our first stop will be the beautiful gardens of Lednice Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site created by the Liechtenstein family. We will then continue to VALTICE, where we will include a visit to its impressive Baroque palace, followed by a tasting of a local wine from this region, renowned for its long-standing wine-making tradition. Afterwards, we proceed to MIKULOV, a small town with a very picturesque historic center and a large castle dominating the city. Time for lunch and for strolling around at leisure.We then return to BRNO, arriving in the mid-afternoon. Free time in the city center before heading to the hotel.
Day 10: Brno - Bratislava - Trencin - Krakow
We’ll depart early from Brno and travel to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming city on the banks of the Danube with a beautifully preserved historic center. You´ll have time to explore its picturesque streets before continuing our journey.Next, we’ll visit Trencin, a small medieval town in western Slovakia, known for its impressive castle and vibrant historic center. We’ll have time to stroll around and enjoy lunch.In the afternoon, we’ll continue our route through scenic landscapes of forests and rolling hills as we make our way to Poland. We’ll arrive in Krakow at the end of the day.
Day 11: Krakow - Auschwitz - Czestochowa - Warsaw
In the morning, we will enjoy a panoramic tour of Kraków with a local guide. Kraków, the capital of Lesser Poland, was founded in the 7th century, and its Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our visit, we will discover its charming medieval streets, the Main Market Square, one of the largest in Europe and the heart of the city, and Wawel Castle Hill, the former residence of the Polish kings.After lunch, we will travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former concentration camp that reminds us of some of the darkest chapters in European history. We will visit Camp II-Birkenau, where trains arrived from all over Europe.Later, in Częstochowa, we will visit the Jasna Góra Monastery, home to the Black Madonna, a major and very popular pilgrimage site.We will arrive in Warsaw in the late afternoon.Note: On some occasions, it may be difficult to obtain the required tickets for Auschwitz. In these cases, the itinerary may be adjusted (usually entering the concentration camp at a later time and visiting Wadowice instead of Częstochowa).
Day 12: Warsaw
We’ll start the day with 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.
Day 13: Warsaw
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
