DAY 1 Krakow
Welcome to Krakow! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to either rest or begin exploring this historic city yourself. Krakow is known for its well-preserved medieval core and Jewish Quarter, having earnt itself UNESCO World Heritage status due to its long history. In the evening, join your fellow travellers and Tour Manager for a Welcome Drink.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Red (4 star) or similar
Meals included: -

DAY 2 Krakow
Your sightseeing tour this morning starts with Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, go on a walking tour of the Old Town and see the Main Market Square (dating back to the 13th century) and Renaissance Cloth Hall (Krakow's oldest commercial centre), before visiting St. Mary's Church (one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture). The afternoon is at your disposal, to go for a stroll, browse the stores or sample some specialties like 'pierogi' or 'sernik' at local eateries.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Red (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Krakow - Warsaw
After breakfast, depart for Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a tour. The Polish Government has preserved it as a research centre and in memory of the 1.1 million people who died there, including 960,000 Jews during the Holocaust. Continue to Poland's capital and largest city Warsaw, and check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Stay at: Hotel Mercure Centrum (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 4 Warsaw
Deliberately annihilated in 1944 as a repression of the Polish resistance to the Nazi German occupation, the 700- year-old Warsaw is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the 'Wedding Cake', the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and Barbican. Proceed with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. You can arrange the rest of the day as you like, either visiting museums, enjoying parks and gardens or simply relaxing. In the late afternoon, why not attend an optional Chopin concert?

Stay at: Hotel Mercure Centrum (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Warsaw - Vilnius
Drive across the Polish countryside, cities and towns as you head to the border of Lithuania on your way to Vilnius. Being the nation's capital, the centre of Vilnius is notable for its architecture, reflecting diverse styles and eras, and considered one of Europe's largest and best-preserved old towns. The country also has amazing air quality, as it's surrounded by natural landscapes, plains, abundant forests, lakes and swamps. Arrive in the evening and unwind.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva (4 star), Novotel Vilnius Centre (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Vilnius
Vilnius is located on the confluence of the Neris and Velnele Rivers, whose history dates to the Stone Age. On your city tour today, visit the baroque St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and the striking gothic St. Anne's Church. See Vilnius University, Lithuania's first and largest, followed by the famous Gediminas Tower and Vilnius Castle which offer scenic views of the Old Town and Central Business District. The balance of the day is free, and if you're interested, join an optional tour to the town of Trakai, beautifully set on three lakes.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu Lietuva (4 star), Novotel Vilnius Centre (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Vilnius - Riga
In the morning, leave for Riga, the charming capital of Latvia, set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River. A cultural centre with many museums and concert halls, it's equally renowned for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. Upon arrival, the afternoon is yours to take a walk through the city, do some shopping or simply sit at a sidewalk cafe and soak in the wonderful atmosphere.

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Latvia (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Riga
Commence your day admiring the majestic Riga Castle and the magnificent Dome Cathedral, two of Latvia's most recognizable landmarks, before surveying St. Jacob's Cathedral, St. Peter's Church and the Parliament building (a.k.a. Saeima House). Witness the Liberty Monument that honours soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence, and end the tour at the district of Art Nouveau houses, built during a period of rapid economic growth. Spend the rest the day as you wish and don't forget to try Latvian cuisines such as Kvass, Karbonade or Auksta zupa

Stay at: Hotel Radisson Latvia (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 Riga - Tallinn
Journey forth to Tallinn, Estonia's capital, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has many faces ranging from the extremely photogenic Old Town, a thriving food and technology culture to the brutalist-style achitecture that's a legacy of the Soviet years. Check into your hotel and relax after a day of travelling, perhaps finding a nice bar and taste the national drink Kali, a mix between beer and soda, made from slightly fermented bread

Stay at: Hotel Park Inn Meriton (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10 Tallinn
Embark on a walking tour of Tallinn's Upper and Lower Old Town and view Alexander Nevsky Cathedral first, built in 1894-1900 when the country was part of the former Russian Empire. Then see Toompea Castle that houses the Parliament of Estonia and the 14th-century Town Hall, the oldest surviving of its kind in Northern Europe. Afterwards, enjoy some free time, maybe visiting an interesting museum or shop at Balti Jaama Turg where locals go for their daily needs. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner to wrap up your time on this superb trip!

Stay at: Hotel Park Inn Meriton (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 11 Tallinn
Following breakfast, your tour concludes with a departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast