Stop in Wielicza where we will visit the famous salt mines of the thirteenth century and among the oldest in the world. The visit lasts about 2 hours, it goes down to 120 meters and the show is truly amazing: in addition to the tunnels and galleries that make us realize how hard the life of the miners was, the mines are a real underground museum full of works of art. ‘art, statues, chandeliers, candelabra, rooms and even a real Cathedral complete with altar, crosses and seats. A truly breathtaking visit to a unique place that is almost worth the entire trip! After lunch, stop towards Warsaw, short visit to the historic center and then dinner and overnight stay.

Stop in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, a city very famous for its Baroque architecture and its medieval old town. Like all the Baltic Republics, it experienced a new youth after independence from the Soviet Union, obtained in 1991, and today it presents itself as a modern city rich in art and culture but also in parks and green spaces.

Departure to Narva, where we will cross the border with Russia, then off towards the splendid St. Petersburg: the capital of the Tsars. Overlooking the Gulf of Finland, on the delta of the Neva River, it is the northernmost metropolis in the world. Despite being a “young” city, having been founded by Tsar Peter the Great only in 1703, it can boast sumptuous and very rich architecture that make it one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Before the two days dedicated to the discovery of this splendid city: in the morning we will go to the center of the embarkation on the Neva, and then we will take the boat in front of the Hermitage to reach the Peterhof: the sumptuous summer residence of the Tsars, also known as the “Versailles ”Russa: a huge residential complex made up of sumptuous palaces and magnificent gardens built on the Gulf of Finland. After the visit we will return to the city to visit the monumental complex of the Hermitage, with the homonymous museum, the Palace Square and the famous Winter Palace.

First day in the Russian capital: very attractive city and great international capital where nine centuries of history are concentrated, with the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral forming the central architectural complex and which we will visit during the day, then we will move on to admire the splendid Metro and end the day at the magnificent GUM Shopping Center.

Day dedicated to the discovery of Russian art with a series of guided tours. First stop in Arbat, the famous street located in the heart of the historic center, an important commercial area and prestigious residential area, home to many nobles, today full of souvenir shops. Second stop at the famous Pushkin Museum and then visit the Novodevichy Monastery. Depending on the time that will remain at our disposal, we will be able to take a bus tour of the city to discover Gorky Park or a visit to the famous Tretyakov Gallery which houses the largest collection of Russian Fine Arts in the world.

We leave Latvia and continue south-west towards Poland to reach Bialystok in the afternoon, the capital of the Podlaskie region and a fascinating city located in a region rich in scenic and architectural beauties. The Branicki residence, also known as the Versailles of the Podlaskie region, is one of the main attractions of the city. Bialystok includes buildings in the Renaissance, Gothic, Classicistic and Eclectic styles, as well as numerous buildings of sacred art.

Today we will head to Wrocław (in Polish Wrocław): one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in Poland, the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The city, with its typical medieval style, hosts a very rich historic center which has its heart in the famous Piazza del Mercato, surrounded by splendid buildings, with numerous clubs of all kinds and always animated by a sparkling nightlife.

We leave Poland and head towards Prague: the capital of the Czech Republic and certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe that hosts one of the most varied architectural collections in the world. Visit to the historic center, in the charming Old Town, and unmissable appointment with its famous astronomical clock that has marked the passage of time since 1410 and at the stroke of every hour it shows its amazing animated figures.

Last stop on our wonderful journey. Today we will leave Prague and head to Germany, with a stop in Munich. After a visit to the city and its beautiful old town, our journey will end in the legendary Hofbräuhaus: one of the oldest and most famous breweries in Germany, known throughout the world.

Departure from Munich and return to Italy.