The Best of Eastern Europe

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They say you can’t stop time. Prague is intricate and theatrical Astronomical Clock, striking every hour for the past 600 years, is ticking proof. Yet when you travel to the “City of a Hundred Spires” as well as the beguiling cities of Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, and Vienna on this six-country tour of Eastern Europe, it can also feel like time has stood...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Berlin : Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
    • Poznan : Stop in the historic city
    • Warsaw: Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of St. John; attend a private Chopin concert
    • Czestochowa: Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra and its Black Madonna
    • Auschwitz: Visit the site of the former concentration camp
    • Krakow: Guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Kazimierz Quarter, see Wawel Castle, visit St. Mary’s Church
    • Donovaly: Stop in this picturesque ski resort
    • Budapest: Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church
    • Vienna: Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral
    • Telc: Enjoy an included lunch

What's this trip about?

    They say you can’t stop time. Prague is intricate and theatrical Astronomical Clock, striking every hour for the past 600 years, is ticking proof. Yet when you travel to the “City of a Hundred Spires” as well as the beguiling cities of Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, and Vienna on this six-country tour of Eastern Europe, it can also feel like time has stood still. Centuries-old palaces, castles, and cathedrals transport you to another era, as do beautifully reconstructed war-damaged cities. Tracing the steps of kings, queens, emperors, presidents, generals, soldiers, and prisoners, history buffs will relish revisiting the most gripping chapters of the past. In addition, with a whole day at leisure in harmonious Vienna and a private Chopin concert in the maestro’s hometown of architecturally alluring Warsaw, music lovers will be equally elated.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City BERLIN, GERMANY
End CityBERLIN

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • Czechia
  • Hungary
  • Poland
  • Slovakia

Attractions

  • Auschwitz
  • Berlin
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Dresden
  • Krakow
  • Prague
  • Vienna
  • Warsaw

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY

Welcome to Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)

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Day 2: BERLIN

Historic Berlin BERLIN Join a guided sightseeing tour of the city’s historic sites. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stops at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic he...

Day 3: BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAW

Polish Treasures POZNAN Stop in the historic city en route to Warsaw. (Breakfast,Dinner) 373 mi / 600 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM The university town of Poznań sits on the Warta River with beautiful Renaissance-style buildings in its Old Market Square. Every day at noon, visitors are amused by the Town Hall clock, featuring mechanical goats who butt heads!

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Day 4: WARSAW

Classical Notes in Warsaw WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John. Attend a [LF] special Chopin concert. (Breakfast)

LOCAL FAVORITE GREAT PERFORMANCES Enjoy a wonderful performance of passionate compositions by Frédéric Chopin in an elegan...

Day 5: WARSAW–CZESTOCHOWA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKOW

The Shining Mountain CZESTOCHOWA Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra famous for its Black Madonna. AUSCHWITZ Visit the site of the former concentration camp en route to Krakow. (Breakfast,Dinner) 217 mi / 350 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Founded in t...

Day 6: KRAKOW

Eastern Gem KRAKOW Enjoy free time this morning before a guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to St. Mary’s Church. Free time this late afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Since its beginni...

Day 7: KRAKOW–DONOVALY, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Take a scenic drive through Slovakia DONOVALY Stop at the beautiful ski resort. (Breakfast) 261 mi / 420 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT PHOTO OPP Admire the vistas of this alpine haven in the heart of Slovakia. Located near two National Parks, the lovely ski resort of Donovaly offers the perfect photo opportunity.

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Day 8: BUDAPEST

The Pearl of the Danube BUDAPEST Follow a guided sightseeing tour, including Matthias Coronation Church and a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT PICTURE PERFECT Since the wedding of King Mat...

Day 9: BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA

The City of Music VIENNA Free time for lunch. Guided sightseeing features a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. (Breakfast) 174 mi / 280 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent mother...

Day 10: VIENNA

City of Dreams VIENNA Enjoy a free day in beautiful Vienna. (Breakfast)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Fall in love with the Austrian city that has played an important role throughout history. It is easy to see how musical geniuses such as Mozart and Strauss were inspired by this captivating city.

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Day 11: VIENNA–TELC, CZECH REPUBLIC–PRAGUE

Bohemian Beauties TELC [LF] Stop in one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic for a light lunch with local specialties. Scenic drive through Moravia and Bohemia. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) 205 mi / 330 km

LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEM Discover the bea...

Day 12: PRAGUE

The Golden City PRAGUE Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and the Hradcany Castle grounds. [LF] Taste a traditional Kolache at the Scout Institute. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)

LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES After seeing the g...

Day 13: PRAGUE–DRESDEN, GERMANY–BERLIN

Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin! DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch, followed by an orientation walk featuring the Zwinger Palace Courtyard. BERLIN Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner) 211 mi / 340 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart ...

Day 14: BERLIN

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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NH Collection Berlin Mitte FriedrichstrasseThis contemporary styled 268 room hotel enjoys a prime location on the world-famous Friedrichstrasse, close to Berlin's best-known sights and shopping areas. Amenities include Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, a small fitness room, a bright glass roof topped breakfast and International buffet restaurant and a Taste Bar serving everything from street food snacks to delicious haute cuisine and cocktails.BerlinGermanyFriedrichstrasse 96NYX Hotel WarsawNYX Hotel Warsaw is embedded in the Varso Place, next to the Varso Tower, EU¿s tallest building at 310m tall. This 331-room hotel oozes a sleek, edgy vibe, featuring neomodern architecture by the German designer Andreas Neudahm. Decorated with works by renowned local street artists, the hotel also features vintage arcade games in chillout areas, a Clash hotel bar serving up unforgettable cocktails and live music creating a club atmosphere at the weekends. All of the spacious guest rooms are decorated with bold, eye-catching decor, with sleek furniture and floor-to-ceiling views of the city outside. There is also a rooftop terrace and a fully-equipped gym. Located close to the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, the hotel is also in easy reach of many more popular sights, from the Copernicus Science Centre to the Museum of Modern Art, the POLIN Museum of History of Polish Jews and the National Museum. Convenient transport links nearby offer direct access to the central train station. WarsawPolandChmielna 71INX DesignThis unique 118-room hotel reflects the Art Deco style of the Kazimierz district in which it is located and offers Free Wi-Fi access throughout. Dishes from around the world are served in the Kitchen restaurant while drinks can be enjoyed in the informal atmosphere of the colorful bar, there is also a gym and Finnish sauna. KrakowPolandStarowislna Str. 91Courtyard by Marriott City CenterThe Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center is housed in a building that is a combination of contemporary and traditional styles with a beautifully restored historic facade. The hotel features 234 spacious guest rooms and 7 meeting rooms for functions and events.BudapestHungaryJozsef Krt. 5Zeitgeist HauptbahnofThe Zeitgeist hotel in Vienna perfectly combines its central location, just 300 meters away from the main train station with top quality overnight stays. The 254 air conditioned rooms offer large windows and Free Wi-Fi access, there is an on-site fitness room, a restaurant-café-bar as well as 24 hour vending machines for snacks & drinks. ViennaAustria15 SonnwendgasseVienna House By Wyndham Andel's PragueLocated in the popular 'Andel' district, this 231-room vibrant hotel has modern architecture and offers bright air-conditioned guestrooms, all furnished with light colors and feature satellite TV, a mini bar and hairdryer. The property is located opposite the Nový Smíchov shopping center, and the surrounding area has many cool shops, boutique stores and trendy restaurants. Most of the city's major sights and attractions are in walking distance or can easily be reached by metro or tram. The Delight restaurant offers a selection of regional dishes and the Oscar's Bar & Brasserie is open daily and serves snacks, lunch, afternoon tea and drinks. Guests have the use of the hotel's gym, sauna, solarium and steam room. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. Praha 5Czech RepublicStroupeznickeho 21,
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