Jewish Ghetto of Budapest - Day 4

Departs in the morning (8 hours) - $99 USD

Travel to Budapest's Jewish ghetto, established near the Great Synagogue by the Nazis in November, 1944. On your tour though the ghetto, you’ll see a memorial wall erected where the last Nazi-erected wall stood, as well as the area’s main synagogue. Built in 1859, the Dohány Street—or Great—Synagogue seats 3,000 people. During World War II, mass graves were dug in the synagogue's courtyard. Today, a memorial—a weeping willow tree made of granite and steel—stands near the synagogue to commemorate Hungary’s Holocaust victims. Lunch is included on this excursion.

Traditional Viennese Heurigen Evening - Day 6

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $99 USD

Enjoy a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Grinzing, where you'll savor traditional Austrian heurigen cuisine in a cozy Old World setting. Heurigen are traditional restaurants that serve their own wine, and you'll enjoy a festive evening of food, drink and music. Then, take a ride on Vienna’s Prater Ferris Wheel, which offers a one-of-a-kind view of the city.

Bratislava - Day 7

Departs in the morning (6 hours) - $95 USD

Walk through Bratislava’s Old Town on a guided tour of the Slovakian capital. Stroll along cobblestone streets in the shadow of Brastislavsky Hrad, the hilltop 18th-century castle overlooking the Old Town. Then, tour the famous Hall of Mirrors inside the pink Primates’ Palace, where Napoleon and the Austrian emperor signed the Peace of Pressburg of 1805. Lunch is included. Please note: Depending on the day of the week, you may visit St. Martin's Cathedral instead of the palace.

Walking Tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter - Day 9

Departs in the afternoon (3.5 hours) - $79 USD

Follow a local expert guide through the streets of Josefov, Prague’s Jewish Quarter, nestled between the Vltava River and the Old Town Square. See the remains of Prague’s former Jewish ghetto, devastated during World War II and oppressed during the Communist era. Pay a visit to three of the area’s synagogues as well as the Jewish Museum of Prague, which displays the names of all the Czech Jews who were sent to concentration camps. Along your tour, learn about the legendary Golem myth, a story forever entwined with Prague’s Jewish history. You’ll also see sights once frequented by Franz Kafka, the enigmatic author of The Trial and The Metamorphosis, who made his home in Prague. Lunch is included. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking.

Theresienstadt - Day 10

Departs in the morning (7.5 hours) - $119 USD

Journey to Theresienstadt on this full-day excursion. A historic fortress erected by the Habsburgs in the 18th century, but in 1941, the Nazis captured the fortress and converted it to one of Europe’s most infamous concentration camps. You’ll tour the fortress grounds, visit the camp's underground corridors and learn about Therensienstadt’s long and complicated past.

Château Sychrov - Day 10

Evening w/ dinner (6 Hours) - $135 USD

Visit Château Sychrov, a 17th-century Baroque estate north of Prague. Take a guided tour through the estate, paying special attention to the elaborate carvings along the stairway, in the chapel and in the dining room. Then tour the gallery of French kings and the château's gardens. Later, enjoy a private concert of classic Czech music and an included dinner. Please note: The castle itself can be quite chilly; travelers are advised to wear layers or bring a sweater. This excursion requires advanced booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.

Auschwitz - Day 12

Departs in the afternoon (6 hours) - $39 USD

This tour takes you to one of the most chilling sites in Europe: the concentration camps at Auschwitz. More than 4 million people were systematically exterminated in these camps by the Third Reich. Liberated by the Red Army in 1945, Auschwitz has been turned into a poignant memorial to the victims of the Holocaust.

Chopin Recital & Dinner - Day 14

Evening w/ dinner (5 hours) - $99 USD

This evening, enjoy a private concert recital featuring the music of Frédéric-François Chopin. Born in 1810, Chopin is widely considered the world's best composer for piano, an instrument that featured prominently in his compositions. Tonight, experience Chopin’s genius firsthand as pianists play some of his greatest masterpieces. Then, sample local specialties at one of Warsaw’s finest restaurants during an included dinner.

World War II Walking Tour - Day 2

Departs in the afternoon (5 hours) - $69 USD

Take a walk through history on this insider’s tour of Berlin during World War II, detailing the rise and fall of Hitler and the Third Reich. You’ll start in the Wilhelmstraße area and see the building that once housed the headquarters of Hermann Goering’s Luftwaffe. You'll also view the former headquarters of the infamous SS and Gestapo, the massive Reich Chancellery and the Propaganda Ministry. Finally, stand directly above Hitler’s Führerbunker as your guide details the last days of World War II in Europe. Lunch is included.

Potsdam - Day 3

Departs in the morning (6 hours) - $59 USD

Step back into German history at Potsdam, where Truman, Churchill and Stalin met in 1945 to determine Europe's post-war destiny. Potsdam was also the home of Frederick the Great, who built a grand palace here 200 years prior to the Allied leaders' fateful meeting. During your excursion, you'll receive guided tours of two of the city's most intriguing palaces, Neues Palais and Cecilienhof. Please note: This excursion requires advanced booking and payment at least 20 days prior to departure.