8 Days • fr. $6,899
A memorable journey brimming with history, culture, castles and delicious cuisine awaits your family on a Poland, Czech Republic & Austria tour. Travel through Krakow to Prague and Vienna. Highlights include The Royal Spanish Riding School, seeing the world's oldest clock, dinner in a 14th century fortress, private nighttime tour and dinner at a zoo, pierogi, chocolate and vodka tastings among other experiences.
This family vacation will tickle the fancies of all ages. Foodies will rejoice over many delicious opportunities. Learn to make obwarzanek, a twisted bagel/pretzel in Krakow and strudel in Vienna. Visit the Dlouhá Gourmet Passage in Prague's Old Town, for an incredible variety of exceptional fare both Czech and international. Thrilling private experiences include dinner amidst the medieval setting of a 14th-century fortress, situated along the famous Eagle Nests Trail. Meander through gorgeous Prague, as your guide showcases the Astronomical Clock, St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge. Dive into UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the storybook-lovely town of Ceský Krumlov on a guided tour and stunning Schönbrunn Palace. The kids will have a ball exploring the labyrinth maze in the palace gardens while you visit the various rooms. Visit the stables and meet the spectacular horses at Hofburg Castle's famous riding school. Tour Europe's oldest zoo after hours followed by dinner at the Emperor's Pavilion.
Krakow, Poland
Witamy w Krakowie! Upon your arrival in Krakow, collect your luggage, exit baggage claim and head to the main terminal where you will be greeted by an Adventures By Disney representative. Relax as a driver assists you with your bags and takes you to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception at the Hotel. Meet and introduce yourself to your fellow Adventurers and Adventure Guides as you kick off what is sure to be a spectacular adventure together.
Morski Oko: Folklore Dinner & Entertainment. Begin your trip with a traditional Polish meal where you will savor delicious regional fare as you are entertained by performers who will regale you with folkloric performances that tell about their proud heritage.
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Sheraton Grand Krakow
Krakow, Poland
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel and get ready for a day of discovery. On a Krakow City tour, get to know this remarkable city as you visit its iconic sights, including the world’s very first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wawel Castle. You’ll tour this amazing complex which includes state rooms, a cathedral, bell tower and the Dragon Cave, which, as legend has it, is the lair of the famed Dragon of Wawel Hill in Polish folklore.
Lunch at Pod Aniołami with Pierogi Tasting. Enjoy a lovely lunch at this extraordinary restaurant that translates to “Under the Angels.” Dine in a medieval atmosphere that is steeped in historical 13th-century design. Krakow City Tour Continues with a stop at Barbakan, a fortified outpost that now serves as the gateway into the Old Town of Krakow. Then, visit Market Square, the largest medieval plaza in Europe, measuring an astonishing 430,556 square feet, and home to Cloth Hall, one of Krakow’s most iconic symbols.
Learn how to make the traditional—and delicious—obwarzanek, a twisted bagel/pretzel that is a favorite local treat. Head out for an On Your Own Dinner in Krakow. Enjoy discovering a new favorite restaurant where you can dine on local fare and savor the rich flavors of the region. You can also ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a place that will satisfy your appetite.
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Sheraton Grand Krakow
Krakow, Poland
Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast in the hotel and get ready for a day of exploration. Choose Your Morning Activity: OPTION A: Join a certified Auschwitz guide on a moving tour of the notorious World War II concentration camp. Guests will also have some time on their own for this powerful and solemn experience. Then have lunch at Oświęcim Restaurant, a local restaurant where you can sample popular regional fare. Or select OPTION B: Head deep underground for a fascinating exploration of the stunning Wieliczka Salt Mine. This salt mine is over 7 centuries old and made up of more than 150 miles of unparalleled landscapes that include hollow corridors, salt lakes, underground chambers and amazing works of salt art. You'll also have Lunch Underground at the Salt Mine. Continue your underground adventure with a unique dining experience in the depths of the salt mine.
Visit Hero’s Square, which was once a departure point for trains taking the area’s Jewish people to the concentration camps, but now serves as a powerful memorial to Krakow’s Jewish population. You can also enjoy a self-guided visit to the factory of Oskar Schindler, a German entrepreneur who is credited for saving the lives of approximately 1,200 Jews by employing them in his factory. Then, enjoy the late afternoon exploring the magnificent city of Krakow on your own.
Gather with your fellow Adventurers for a private medieval dinner with entertainment at the 14th-century fortress, Korzkiew Castle. It is one of a series of fortifications along the famous Eagle Nests Trail. You’ll dine in the oldest Gothic and Renaissance section of the castle, which provides a truly unique dining experience. You’ll also enjoy vodka and chocolate tastings to make your evening even more memorable.
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Sheraton Grand Krakow
Olomouc, Czech Republic
Begin with your day with a satisfying breakfast at the hotel before your coach transfer to Prague. Next, board a private coach and begin your journey to the amazing city of Prague in the Czech Republic. Prior to arrival in Prague, enjoy lunch at a local spot in the lovely city of Olomouc, the 6th largest city in the Czech Republic. It’s known for its 6 baroque fountains and 18th century Holy Trinity Column that is adorned with numerous religious sculptures.
Prague, Czech Republic
Continue your journey to Prague. Dinner On Your Own in Prague. Relax and unwind following your journey from Krakow to Prague with a delicious meal in the wonderful city of Prague. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a local restaurant to satisfy your appetite.
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Grand Mark Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you start today’s adventure. Take to the streets of Prague with a local guide on a private walking tour that’s both entertaining and delicious. Stop for tasty Czech treats while visiting incredible sites, including St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Charles Bridge and the oldest clock in the world—the medieval Astronomical Clock, which was first installed in 1410 and is still working!
Enjoy Lunch in Prague on Your Own. Explore the alleys and avenues of Prague with your fellow Adventurers. Ask your Adventure Guides for dining recommendations. Continue your independent exploration with an Afternoon on Your Own Explore the city of Prague as you please. Check out the uniquely designed Dancing House and see Prague from atop its highest bell tower, the late-Gothic Jindřišská Tower. And walk through the complex of Klementinum, which houses historical buildings dating back to the 11th century.
Meet up with your local guide who will take you through the amazing shops for appetizers in Gourmet Passage before settling in for the main course at the historic Municipal House. Delight in an evening of traditional Czech entertainment and surprises.
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Grand Mark Prague
Prague, Czech Republic
Begin your morning with a tasty breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a day of fun exploration. Enjoy a private guided tour of Český Krumlov with a local guide who will show you the hidden corners of the Czech Republic. Explore the quaint town of Český Krumlov on your own and sample the local flavors for lunch. Be sure to get some dining recommendations from your Adventure Guides.
Vienna, Austria
Board a private coach and begin your journey to Austria’s capital city, Vienna. Relax after your journey with Dinner On Your Own in Vienna at any of Vienna’s outstanding restaurants. Your Adventure Guides will be happy to recommend some of their favorite dining establishments.
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Park Hyatt Vienna OR Grand Hotel Wien OR Kempinski
Vienna, Austria
Begin your morning with a filling breakfast, and then start today’s adventures with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace. Waltz through the baroque world at its finest as you take a private tour of Austria's most visited destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site—Schönbrunn Palace. While adults tour the rooms of this magnificent palace, Junior Adventurers will delight in exploring the labyrinth maze in the palace gardens.
Learn the art of strudel-making, one of Austria's most popular treats. Then, enjoy a strudel tasting, accompanied by coffee and hot chocolate. Lunch and Afternoon On Your Own in Vienna. Explore this city known for its Imperial palaces, Museums Quartier district, remarkable architecture and a storied history of music, art and philosophy that resonates throughout. Once the center of the Habsburg Empire, it boasts fascinating attractions including The Hofburg, St. Steven’s Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera House and more. Lunch amid the splendor at one of the remarkable local eateries. Be sure to get some dining recommendations from your Adventure Guides.
Visit the famed equestrian school, The Royal Spanish Riding School, located in Vienna's Hofburg Castle. Then go backstage for a special tour of the stables and see some of the fine horses housed there. Learn the graceful steps of the waltz—one of the most beautiful and oldest ballroom dances, dating back to the 18th century with Private Waltz (Quadrille) Lessons.
Join a zoologist and explore the Vienna Zoo, the oldest zoo in Europe, on an exclusive after-hours tour that takes you through this unforgettable setting where culture and nature blend. Dine with your fellow Adventurers at a private dinner in the heart of the Vienna Zoo at the Emperor's Pavilion, the former breakfast pavilion of the Emperor.
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Park Hyatt Vienna OR Grand Hotel Wien OR Kempinski
Vienna, Austria
Bid your fellow Adventurers and newfound friends a fond farewell over breakfast and enjoy one last meal together in Vienna. Transfer to the Vienna International Airport (VIE) Board pre-arranged transportation to the airport and say auf wiedersehen—until you return to Central Europe!
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