5-Day Central and Eastern Europe Tour: Frankfurt to Munich

In the morning, we will leave, hitting the Czech border in the early afternoon and Prague at dusk. Commonly referred to as Zlata Praha, or Golden Prague, the Czech Republic 's capital is a brilliant glimpse of glory in the Old World.

Your Prague adventure starts with a stunning stroll along the coronation route of the ancient Bohemian Kings and Queens. Starting from the top of Castle Hill in the Hradcany district, we will visit Prague Castle, the official residence of the President of the Republic, and, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world's largest ancient castle. Admission to Golden Road, a street of 11 historic houses located within the castle complex, and the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral are also included in the castle fees. We'll reach the old quarter by crossing the Charles Bridge and see the Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square, which has hosted both uprisings and executions, and remains the city's political and cultural center to this day.

We will make the scenic move from Prague to the hotel in or near the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, after lunch in the square.

We'll be leaving for Budapest, the capital of Hungary, after breakfast. Heroes Square, featuring statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national figures, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Elisabeth Bridge, the Fisherman's Bastion, and the Church of Matthias, are major attractions on our trip. You will then have the choice of taking a scenic cruise on the Danube River.

The itinerary today is dedicated to Vienna, Austria's capital. We will visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Imperial family and the favorite living quarters of Empress Maria Theresa; Stadtpark, birthplace of Johann Strauss's gilded bronze statue; the Austrian Parliament Building; the world-famous Vienna State Opera; and Hofburg Palace. We will arrive at St. Stephen 's Cathedral after a walk down Kartnerstrasse. Tickets can also be arranged (at your own expense) for a Viennese Waltz concert.

We will head up into the Alps after breakfast to the fabulous Mondsee, a town located on the shores of Lake Mondsee, home to the medieval Mondsee Abbey. The cloister church was used in The Sound of Music as the wedding place. After arriving in Munich, we will visit Marienplatz, a central square in the center of the city, and the New Town Hall, which, since 1874, has continuously housed the town council, the mayor's office and part of the administrative body.

At 6:00pm in Munich at the Isar Gate, under the clock tower, you will be dropped off.