15 Day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe
Warsaw | Krakow | Budapest | Vienna | Prague | Berlin
15 Days | 14 Nights
Starting at $3,149* Land Only and $4,699* Air & Land per person
Departure Dates: December 03, 2026
Embark on an unforgettable 15-day journey through the heart of Central Europe, where centuries of history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultures come together. Explore the captivating capitals of Warsaw, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Berlin, along with the charming city of Kraków. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, magnificent castles, grand palaces, medieval squares, and iconic landmarks that reflect the region’s rich heritage. Wander through picturesque old towns, experience local traditions, and savor authentic Central European cuisine while enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. With expertly guided sightseeing, comfortable accommodations, and free time to explore at your own pace, this immersive tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and unforgettable experiences across some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations.
Special Features
- Travel along the Royal Route, with its historic monuments and residences in Warsaw
- Visit the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow
- Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II
- View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest
- See Matthias Church, which served as the scene of several coronations in Budapest
- Stop at Fisherman's Bastion for panoramic views of Budapest
- Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna
- Embark on a guided walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
- Take a city tour of Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires"
- Visit Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral
- View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Poland
Depart for Poland
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Warsaw
Arrive in Warsaw, Poland's capital city, and transfer to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Wednesday - Warsaw City Tour
Begin the day with a tour of Warsaw, including both banks of the Vistula River. Visit Lazienki Park to view Chopin's Monument, then travel along the Royal Route with its historic monuments and residences toward the Warsaw Ghetto. Walk through the cobbled streets to the Market Square, then see the Cathedral of St. John and the Royal Castle. Spend the balance of the day exploring on your own, or join the optional tour to Wilanow Palace*, which was built at the end of the 17th century for King Jan III Sobieski
*Advance purchase is highly recommended for this tour. Tickets are limited and may not be available for purchase locally.
Optional: Wilanow Palace (PM)
Overnight: Warsaw
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Thursday - Jasna Gora Monastery
Travel south to Czestochowa to see the Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora, home of the Black Madonna, a portrait of Our Lady that is said to have miraculous powers. Drive to Krakow, the former residence of the Polish kings. The remainder of the day is at leisure, or join the optional Wieliczka Salt Mine tour. The mine's historical importance, as well as the works of art carved into the walls by miners, have earned the Wieliczka Salt Mine a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list
Optional: Wieliczka Salt Mine (PM)
Overnight: Krakow
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Friday - Krakow City Tour, Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
This morning, take a tour of medieval Krakow, including a visit to the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle District. Proceed to the Jewish Quarter and visit the Ghetto Heroes Square to view the Jewish Ghetto Memorial, called "The Lonely Chairs." Continue to the Old Town and Market Square to view St. Mary's Church and the Renaissance Cloth Hall. In the afternoon, tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overnight: Krakow
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Saturday - Scenic Drive to Budapest
This morning, travel to the village of Orawka to view St. John the Baptist Church in the Upper Orava region of Poland. Continue through the scenic Tatra Mountains and the wooded countryside of Slovakia before reaching the Danube Valley and Hungary's capital city of Budapest, with its world-renowned classical music scene. This afternoon, you will have time to explore on your own before dinner
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Sunday - Budapest City Tour
The morning tour begins in Pest with a chance to view the Parliament, the Royal Palace, and Heroes' Square. Then, cross the Danube River on the Elizabeth Bridge into the Buda Hills. Visit Castle Hill to see the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church. From Fisherman's Bastion, admire a panoramic view of the city. Spend the afternoon exploring independently, or join the optional Budapest Opera House & Great Dohany Synagogue. Begin with a guided tour of the Budapest Opera House, a 19th century neo-Renaissance building. View the grand staircase along with the magnificent red and gold hall. Later, visit the Great Dohany Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe. Discover the grounds, view the Holocaust Tree of Life Memorial, and learn about the Hungarian Holocaust. Tonight perhaps, choose the optional Danube Cruise that includes dinner
Optional: Budapest Opera House & Great Dohany Synagogue (PM)
Optional: Danube Dinner Cruise (PM)
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Monday - Travel to Vienna
Spend the morning at leisure in Budapest or join the optional tour to Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Great Market Hall*. Later, depart Hungary and travel through the Austrian countryside to Vienna, the former center of the Habsburg Empire. Spend the balance of the day at leisure in Vienna
*Be advised that you might not be able to book this optional tour locally, due to certain restrictions regarding the Parliament
Optional: Parliament, St. Stephen's & Great Market Hall (AM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Tuesday - Vienna City Tour
Today, take a sightseeing tour that begins with a visit to Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg emperors. Continue with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and view the Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall, and Parliament. Next, walk through the Hofburg courtyards to the State Opera House. Tonight, don't miss the optional evening of Viennese culture in the "City of Music" featuring the classical masterpieces of Mozart and Strauss
Optional: Mozart & Strauss Recital (PM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Wednesday - Bratislava Excursion
Take a morning excursion across the border to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The restored old town, with its winding lanes and medieval courtyards, is nestled between the steep Castle Hill and the Danube River. First, explore the historic center on a guided walking tour. After, take time to stroll the lively pedestrian streets of this city where local vendors offer regional gifts before returning to Vienna. Tonight, join the optional Austrian Country Dinner. A local musician will entertain with traditional melodies while hearty Austrian dishes are served
Optional: Austrian Country Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Thursday - Travel to Prague
Today, depart Austria for the Czech Republic. Travel through Southern Bohemia to the Czech capital, Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires." Upon arrival, check into your hotel and have free time. Tonight, try traditional Czech cuisine at one of the many world-class restaurants in Prague
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Friday - Prague City Tour
This morning's sightseeing will include a walking tour of the Lesser Town and the Old Town, viewing the 14th century Charles Bridge, with its 30 Baroque statues of various saints. From here, admire the views up to Prague Castle. Continue through the Old Town Square to view the Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Municipal House, Powder Tower, and the Jewish Quarter. This afternoon, tour to the hilltop Prague Castle complex, the former residence of Bohemian kings, and to the St. Vitus Cathedral, where kings were crowned and battles were fought. Experience panoramic vistas of the entire city below. This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13, Saturday - Dresden en route to Berlin
Today, cross Saxony to the Baroque art city of Dresden, also known as "the Florence on the Elbe River." Stop at the ornate Zwinger Palace, once a setting for court festivities, and the Semper Opera House. Continue to the Frauenkirche Church, symbol of reconstruction with its Baroque dome. Afterward, travel to Berlin, the capital of Germany. Tonight, sample the cuisine and experience the nightlife of Berlin
Overnight: Berlin
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14, Sunday - Berlin City Tour
Begin the day with a guided tour of Berlin. View the landmarks of the old East and West sections of Berlin, including the Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of reunification, the glass dome Reichstag Building, and "Checkpoint Charlie," the last remaining mark of the formerly divided city. Drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard past the State Opera House and the cathedral. End the day in the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. The remainder of the day is at leisure, or join the optional Berlin's Hidden Past tour. Learn more about the defeat of the Nazis, the liberation, and the division of Germany's capital. Tonight, during dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Berlin's Hidden Past (PM)
Overnight: Berlin
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15, Monday - Depart Germany
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Featured Hotels
(Hotels may vary based on departure day of the week)
| Monday Departure | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Warsaw Hotel | Warsaw | |
| Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto | Krakow | |
| Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel | Budapest | |
| Hilton Vienna Park | Vienna | |
| Hilton Vienna Plaza | Vienna | |
| Grandior Hotel | Prague | |
| Berlin Hilton | Berlin | |
| Wednesday Departure | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Warsaw Hotel | Warsaw | |
| Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto | Krakow | |
| Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel | Budapest | |
| Hilton Vienna Park | Vienna | |
| Grandior Hotel | Prague | |
| Berlin Hilton | Berlin | |
| Thursday Departure | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Warsaw Hotel | Warsaw | |
| Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto | Krakow | |
| Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel | Budapest | |
| Hilton Vienna Park | Vienna | |
| Grandior Hotel | Prague | |
| Berlin Hilton | Berlin | |
| Saturday Departure | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Westin Warsaw Hotel | Warsaw | |
| Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto | Krakow | |
| Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel | Budapest | |
| Hilton Vienna Park | Vienna | |
| Hilton Vienna Plaza | Vienna | |
| Grandior Hotel | Prague | |
| Berlin Hilton | Berlin | |
| Saturday Departure, Signature Hotels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bristol Warsaw | Warsaw | |
| Vienna House Andel's Cracow | Krakow | |
| Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow | Krakow | |
| Kimpton BEM Budapest Hotel by IHG | Budapest | |
| Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel | Vienna | |
| W Prague Hotel | Prague | |
| Waldorf Astoria Berlin | Berlin | |
Select a Date to Book
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Package Inclusions:
- Flights New York-Warsaw, Berlin-New York
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices - 13 nights accommodations
- 2 nights Warsaw
- 2 nights Krakow
- 2 nights Budapest
- 3 nights Vienna
- 2 nights Prague
- 2 nights Berlin
- Signature Hotels upgrade available on select departure dates
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 18 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Tips for porters, wait staff & local guides on included services
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Exclusions:
Optional tours and gratuities (unless otherwise specified).
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Signature Hotels:
Enjoy upgraded hotel stays designed for comfort and luxury. Travel in style with handpicked hotels that turn every trip into a first-class experience.
Entry Requirements:
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary.
Contact Jaya Travel for more information about the 15 Day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe Tour
*Prices are land only per person based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply. For complete terms and conditions, please call 1-877 FLY JAYA (359-5292).