Day 1
Early morning (~4:00) departure from Riga to Warsaw. Arrival in Warsaw. City tour.
During the sightseeing tour we will see Castle Square with the Sigismund III Vasa Column. Castle Square is in the medieval Old Town, known for its beautiful buildings and narrow streets. The square is a traditional venue for mass events and grand concerts. The Royal Castle dominates the square; it is a monument of national culture and hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions of antique art, as well as official meetings, concerts, and symposia. Next we visit the Market Square. Everything is arranged for tourists: artists show their paintings, street musicians and actors perform, historic transport and Warsaw carriages pass by. The square also has the mermaid statue - the main symbol of Warsaw. Warsaw is one of the few European capitals where the city walls have survived; the double row of walls was built from the first half of the 14th century to the mid-16th century and strengthened with towers and forts. The oldest preserved element is the Barbican, built on the site of the old city gate by the Venetian master Gianbattista to defend the New Town Gate. The northern part of the Barbican, reinforced with four semicircular towers, remains as the outer wall of the town hall. After WWII destruction, the Barbican and part of the city wall were restored. We will also see St. John’s Cathedral and St. Anne’s Church. Lunch (extra fee). Transit across Poland. Check-in at a hotel in Poland.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
Departure to Prague.
Walking sightseeing tour of Prague - a city with a remarkable destiny that has preserved its capital status and unforgettable medieval look since the 10th century. We start at Prague Castle, a unique architectural monument that served as the residence of Czech rulers. We will see St. Vitus Cathedral - the main Gothic landmark of Czechia where coronations were held - and the elegant Basilica of St. George, another example of Prague Gothic. We will stroll across Charles Bridge, and those who wish can make a wish at the statue of one of the city’s patron saints, John of Nepomuk. Following Prague’s winding lanes, we reach Old Town Square, where the astronomical clock on the old town hall marks the passage of time every hour with chimes and a procession of the 12 apostles. We will see St. Nicholas Church, the Jan Hus monument, and the Church of Our Lady, then walk medieval streets to the main square of the New Town - Wenceslas Square.
Hotel check-in. Rest.
In the evening, optional Vltava river cruise with dinner (extra 30 €, paid on the spot). The city’s key landmark is the Vltava River with its rapids, which gave Prague its name. A walk along the embankment reveals the city, but a boat ride lets you enjoy the full panorama.
In the evening, optional excursion “Legends of Prague” (extra 15 €, paid on the spot).
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Breakfast.
Trip to Loket Castle (entrance ticket paid separately). Loket Castle is in western Czechia near Karlovy Vary on the Ohře River. The castle was first mentioned in 1234. Scenes for the film “Casino Royale” were shot here.
Excursion program to Karlovy Vary. Karlovy Vary is a resort in the valley of the Tepla River, famous for its healing mineral springs. The resort is harmoniously set in the mountain landscape with wooded slopes. It offers peace and calm and preserves architectural landmarks such as the Castle Tower of Charles IV, the Orthodox Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
Departure to Dresden, Germany. Dresden city tour. Dresden is the capital of Saxony and one of Germany’s most beautiful cities, once known as the “Florence on the Elbe” for its magnificent architecture and art treasures.
Departure to a hotel in Poland. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Breakfast. Check-out. Departure to Riga. Arrival in Riga ≈ 23:00–23:59.
