Czechia, Austria & Fairytale Route with Berlin (2026)

Day 1: Berlin

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

Day 2: Berlin

Immerse yourself in the local culture with a guided panoramic tour of BERLIN, the captivating capital of GERMANY. We’ll see the historic center, Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the shopping streets and the city’s beautiful parks. Our visit will also include stops at the Holocaust Memorial and the Berlin Wall Memorial Museum. For an optional excursion, you can visit Potsdam and its stunning palaces.

Day 3: Berlin - Dresden - Prague

We’ll travel through scenic forests to DRESDEN, a city renowned for its exceptional architectural and artistic heritage, making it one of Germany’s top tourist destinations. There will be time to admire its magnificent palaces and enjoy lunch at your leisure.Afterward, we’ll cross into the CZECH REPUBLIC, arriving in PRAGUE in the mid-afternoon. We’ll include a panoramic tour of this stunning city, where highlights include the Castle, the Town Hall Square, and the iconic Charles Bridge.At the end of the day, the welcoming city center awaits you, home to traditional breweries where you can savor a wide variety of typical beersNote: In some cases, the Prague city tour may take place on Sunday.

Day 4: Prague

A free day to explore PRAGUE at your own pace. Alternatively, you will have the option to explore Artistic Prague, including Mala Strana, the Infant Jesus of Prague, St. Nicholas Church, a cruise on the Vltava River, and the Jewish Quarter.

Day 5: Prague - Ceske Budejovice - Cesky Krumlov - Vienna

Today we get to know a bit more about the CZECH REPUBLIC as we travel south.Beautiful landscapes in the Bohemian region. Stop in ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE, the capital of South Bohemia. Its historic center is well preserved, with a large square, cobblestone streets, and Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Free time for a walk.We continue to ČESKÝ KRUMLOV, a stunning small medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set on a canyon and surrounded by old walls. Free time to stroll and have lunch.In the early afternoon, we head towards AUSTRIA. Arrival in VIENNA, the Austrian capital, in the mid-afternoon.

Day 6: Vienna

In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, during which we’ll discover its majestic avenues, impressive palaces, elegant parks, and charming historic center. At nightfall, we’ll have a transfer to the Town Hall Square, where you can admire the beautiful illumination and enjoy the lively evening atmosphere of the surrounding streets.

Day 7: Vienna - Dürnstein - Melk - Linz

Today we will travel through the WACHAU VALLEY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, always following the course of the Danube. Our first stop will be KREMS, a charming town on the banks of the Danube, known for its medieval historic center.We then continue along a scenic road that follows the river to DÜRNSTEIN, a small medieval village on the Danube, surrounded by vineyards and green hills, and famous for the ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.Continuing through the Danube Valley, we reach MELK, where you will have time for lunch before visiting the majestic Benedictine abbey. Admission to Melk Abbey is included, a Baroque masterpiece renowned for its extraordinary library, the Marble Hall, and its beautiful gardens.We then continue our route with a brief stop in ST. FLORIAN to admire the exterior of its impressive abbey.Arrival in LINZ in the mid-afternoon, Austria’s third-largest city, located on the banks of the Danube. Free time to stroll through the historic center and its lively Hauptplatz before heading to the hotel.

Day 8: Linz - Gmunden - St. Wolfgang - Salzburg

Today will be our “Lake Day”, filled with beautiful scenery and small picturesque towns. We will depart for Gmunden, located on the shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by mountains and elegant 19th-century villas. Here we will enjoy a cruise on Lake Traunsee (approximately 1 hour).We will disembark in Ebensee and continue our route to St. Wolfgang, one of Austria’s most picturesque villages, set on the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee and a renowned pilgrimage site. Its narrow streets, Alpine-style façades, and charming cafés invite you to explore at a leisurely pace. Time for lunch and free time to stroll.We then continue to Salzburg, arriving at around 4:00 PM. Free time in this UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its perfectly preserved Baroque old town, medieval squares, Renaissance churches, and imposing fortress. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Day 9: Salzburg - SALZWELTEN MINES - ZELL AM SEE - Krimml falls - Innsbruck

Today will be our “Mountain Scenery Day.” We will depart for Salzwelten, Austria’s largest salt mines, where we will take the guided tour (including the underground train ride and a boat trip on the subterranean salt lake).Afterwards, surrounded by mountain landscapes, we will continue to Zell am See, a charming lakeside town framed by Alpine peaks, with a historic center and a medieval tower. You will have free time to stroll and enjoy lunch.We then proceed to the Krimml Waterfalls (admission included), located in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park. With a total drop of 380 meters over three cascades, they are the highest waterfalls in Austria and among the most impressive in Europe.We continue on to Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, set amid dramatic mountain scenery, featuring a charming pedestrian old town highlighted by the famous Golden Roof.

Day 10: Innsbruck - Zugspitze - Feldkirch

Today we’ll enjoy a day filled with extraordinary scenery. We’ll head to ZUGSPITZE, on the border between AUSTRIA and GERMANY. We’ll take the cable car (included) up to the summit of Germany’s highest mountain. On clear days, you can see a panoramic view of the snow-covered peaks stretching across four countries. After that, we’ll travel to REUTTE, where we’ll walk across the longest “Tibetan bridge” in Europe (admission included), surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. We’ll then continue to FELDKIRCH, near the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany—an enchanting walled town with a beautiful medieval old town and a castle. Free time.

Day 11: Feldkirch - Lake Constance - Lindau - Munich

We travel to GERMANY. We’ll have time for a walk in LINDAU, on Lake Constance; the old town is located on a small island. We then continue to MUNICH, the capital of Bavaria. Before entering the city, we’ll visit DACHAU, where we’ll tour the museum of the former Nazi concentration camp. Free time for lunch. In Munich, we’ll visit the impressive BMW Welt complex (the BMW World), a very modern multifunctional exhibition center of the prestigious German automobile brand, as well as the park where the architecturally stunning Olympiastadion is located—the site of the famous 1972 Olympic Games. Afterwards, you’ll have free time in the historic city center, where you can enjoy the traditional beer halls.

Day 12: Munich - Fussen - Rothenburg - Frankfurt

Amidst alpine summits and breathtaking scenery, we’ll travel to FÜSSEN and the Neuschwanstein Castle. We’ll take a bus to Mary’s Bridge to admire the fantastic views of the gorge. From here, you can either return on foot or by horse carriage (not included). Continuing along our Romantic Road, we’ll head to ROTHENBURG, a picturesque walled city where we’ll visit the beautiful Christmas Museum (admission included). We’ll then head to FRANKFURT, Germany’s financial capital.

Day 13: Frankfurt - Cruise on the Rhine - Cologne - Dortmund

Today, we’ll explore the Rhine and Moselle Valleys, two rivers full of history and dotted with charming villages. We´ll begin with a short cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of RÜDESHEIM and SANKT GOAR, undoubtedly the most picturesque section of the river. Next, we’ll head to the Moselle River, stopping for lunch in COCHEM, a picturesque village on the Rhine riverbank overlooked by its imposing castle, which dates back over a thousand years. Afterward, we’ll travel to COLOGNE, where you´ll have time to visit its impressive Gothic cathedral. Standing at 154 meters tall, it was the tallest building in the world until the late 19th century. You can also enjoy a walk along the Rhine River and through the lively city center before we continue to our hotel in DORTMUND.Note: During fairs or congresses, accommodation may be in a nearby city.

Day 14: Dortmund - Fairy Tale Route - Hannover

Today, we’ll embark on a magical journey, reminiscing about our favorite childhood stories and movies as we travel through the towns that inspired the Brothers Grimm, now known as the Fairy Tale Route. Our first stop will be TRENDELBURG, a picturesque walled village where we’ll visit the large medieval castle and its famous Rapunzel Tower (admission included).We’ll continue along scenic roads, crossing forests that will remind us of the tale of Hansel and Gretel. We’ll stop for lunch in HÖXTER, a vibrant town where we’ll visit Corvey Abbey, an ancient 9th-century monastery and World Heritage Site (admission included). We’ll then stop in POLLE to visit the ruins of Cinderella’s Castle (admission included). Our journey will continue to HAMELIN, renowned for the tale of “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”. After following the mouse tracks, we’ll proceed to HANOVER, where there will be time to take a stroll near the old town hall.Notes:-During fairs or conferences, accommodation may be arranged in a nearby city.-Corvey Abbey is closed from November to February.

Day 15: Hannover - Goslar - Berlin

After breakfast, our route will continue to GOSLAR, one of the most beautiful villages in GERMANY with wooden architecture, ancient walls, and squares. You´ll have time to explore. Next, we proceed to QUEDLINBURG, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its historic center with over 2,100 half-timbered houses that have remained nearly unscathed for centuries. The town hall and Collegiate Castle are also noteworthy. Enjoy free time for a stroll and lunch. We then continue to BERLIN, arriving in the evening.

Day 16: Berlin

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.