Day 1  

Departure from the USA bound for Germany!

Day 2

Berlin   We are met by our European Institute Tour Director and accompanied to our centrally located hotel, before we begin exploring Berlin.

Berlin   Our local guide introduces us to this formerly divided city. Our tour includes views of the Brandenburg Gate, the State Opera House, the old Berlin Wall and the Reichstag Building (restored after destruction by the tragic fire of 1933).

Then, a special visit to the Pergamon Museum, which houses one of Europe's most precious art collections.

Berlin   Today you can choose to explore Berlin further or join our excursion to Frederick the Great's Sans Souci at Potsdam.

This evening perhaps enjoy a Kaffee mit Kuchen on the Ku'damm.

Prague   Today we travel to the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. This evening we can enjoy a Walking Tour of Baroque Prague.

Prague   During our panoramic tour we will see the majestic Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral and the famous alchemists' Golden Lane. Our tour finishes with a visit to Hradcany Castle.

This afternoon perhaps visit the atmospheric Jewish cemetery that inspired Franz Kafka.

Vienna   Today, we travel through delightful countryside to Vienna, once the seat of the greatest imperial dynasty in Europe, the Habsburg Empire.

Perhaps enjoy a traditional Viennese evening of Strauss and Mozart this evening?

Vienna   Our morning sightseeing tour with local guide features the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the State Opera, the Ring, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Also included this morning is a visit to Schonbrunn Palace.

This afternoon we should make time for some of Vienna's celebrated coffee and sachertorte! Perhaps enjoy a visit up the famed Riesenrad - the grand Ferris Wheel from the film The Third Man.

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