Eastern Highlights

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Awe-inspiring architecture, fascinating historical attractions and lively local culture. This Eastern European tour has it all! Taste traditional Bavarian cuisine. Eat just like the locals do and taste authentic Czech cuisine. Experience a sobering tour of Auschwitz concentration camp. Walk along the Danube River in Budapest at dusk. Drink in the glamour and ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Taste traditional Bavarian cuisine in Munich
    • Enjoy free days to explore Prague, Krakow and Budapest
    • Honour history at Auschwitz concentration camp
    • Choose to explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the oldest in the world!
    • Experience the charm of Ljubljana on a guided tour

What's this trip about?

    Awe-inspiring architecture, fascinating historical attractions and lively local culture. This Eastern European tour has it all! Taste traditional Bavarian cuisine. Eat just like the locals do and taste authentic Czech cuisine. Experience a sobering tour of Auschwitz concentration camp. Walk along the Danube River in Budapest at dusk. Drink in the glamour and historical splendour of Vienna. Take immersive walking tours with local guides and enjoy free days in Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. Explore at a steady pace. Make new friends. Start ticking off your bucket list! This is Eastern Europe at its finest.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMunich
End CityMunich

Travel Themes

  • History
  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • 10 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
    • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
    • 10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
    • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
    • Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
    • Explore Munich; capital of Bavaria
    • Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
    • Orientation tour of Nuremberg
    • Discover Prague on a guided tour
    • Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague
    • Guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp
    • Explore Krakow on a walking tour
    • Orientation tour of Banska Bystrica
    • Discover Budapest with a local guide
    • Explore Bratislava; Slovakia’s capital city
    • See the highlights of Vienna on a guided tour
    • Experience an orientation tour of Graz
    • Discover the magic of Ljubljana on a guided tour
    • Experience picture-perfect Salzburg
    • Visit beautiful Lake Bled
    • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
    • Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: Start of tour in Munich

Welcome to Munich! Check into your hotel this morning and meet up with your tour leader who will brief you on the upcoming itinerary. Then, head into Munich and see the sights on an orientation tour! Munich will delight the avid explorer. It’s a city that is a great c...

DAY 2: Nuremberg - Prague

En route to Prague, visit Nuremberg and enjoy an orientation tour of the city. Bavaria’s second-largest city, Nuremberg is famous for its art, architecture, ancient chapels and great beer! Next, we make our way to Prague. A beautiful city boasting elaborate Baroque, G...

DAY 3: Prague: Free Day

The day is yours to enjoy the fairytale magic of Prague! Join the Prague+ excursion for deeper insight into the city. Choose to visit the magnificent Prague Castle, the famous Charles Bridge, the ‘Old Town’ and the Jewish Quarter. Find the ‘Secret Garden’ which leads ...

DAY 4: Prague - Krakow

Leaving Prague behind, continue on the journey to Krakow. En route, spend time visiting the harrowing grounds of Auschwitz concentration camp. Learn more about this tragic period of European history on a guided tour. After the tour of Auschwitz, travel on to Krakow. T...

DAY 5: Krakow: Free Day

The day is yours to explore Krakow further. Start the day with a guided walking tour. Learn all about the history and significance of Krakow’s top sights as you explore. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish! There is also the chance to take an optional exc...

DAY 6: Banska Bystrica - Budapest

Today, enjoy a visit to Banska Bystrica in Slovakia. Embark on an orientation tour of this picturesque town, home to beautiful buildings dating back to the late Middle Ages. Next up is Budapest, the Hungarian capital! Blessed with natural beauty as well as Baroque, Ne...

DAY 7: Budapest: Free Day

Make the most of a free day in this incredible city. Budapest has traces of the past evident in the interesting and unusual details. Join the Budapest+ optional excursion to experience architectural delights such as St. Stephen’s Basilica and cultural hotspots like Ce...

DAY 8: Bratislava - Vienna

Today, the grandeur of Vienna is calling! Visit Bratislava in Slovakia en route and enjoy a driving and walking tour with your tour leader. See some of the capital city’s main sights and see if you can spot Bratislava Castle, which overlooks the city. On arrival in Vi...

DAY 9: Graz - Ljubljana

Leaving Vienna behind, head for the charming city of Ljubljana, making a stop in the beautiful city of Graz to enjoy an orientation tour on the way. Arrive in Ljubljana and enjoy a walking tour of this little gem of a city. Despite its small size, you’re sure to be en...

DAY 10: Lake Bled - Salzburg - Munich

Depart Ljubljana and travel towards the last destination for this Eastern Europe tour - Munich. Along the way, enjoy a photo stop at beautiful Lake Bled and perhaps take the time to enjoy the iconic Bled Cream Cake. Next up, stopover in picture-perfect Salzburg, Austr...

DAY 11: End of tour in Munich

After 11 incredible, experience-filled days, this Eastern European adventure concludes after breakfast. Make sure you have exchanged contact details with your new-found travel friends, and share your amazing tour memories with us online using the hashtags #ExpatExplore and #BetterTogether. We hope you've loved every minute of your Eastern Highlights tour, and we wish you a safe onward journey!

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • 10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners 
    *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Age Requirements
18 years and up
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