Highlights of Eastern Europe (Bus Tours)

Highlights of Eastern Europe (Trafalgar)
Duration
17 days
Countries
7
Next Departure
09-Apr-2027
Starting at
USD 5,025
Price per day
USD 296
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Bus Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guide

Summary

Shine a spotlight on Prague's colourful medieval streets and good times with a local Hungarian family at their winery. On this exciting eastern Europe trip you’ll get to know all the highlights and hidden gems of eight spellbinding countries.

Map: Highlights of Eastern Europe (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Vienna
Day 2
Journey To Ljubljana
Day 3
Lake Bled
Day 4
Discover Historic Zagreb
Day 5
Zagreb Your Way
Day 6
Onwards To Lake Balaton And Budapest
Day 7
Explore Architectural Budapest
Day 8
Off To Slovakia And On To Kraków
Day 9
Kraków Sightseeing And Auschwitz Memorial
Day 10
On To Warsaw
Day 11
See The Sights Of Warsaw
Day 12
Journey To Bustling Berlin
Day 13
Uncover Berlin’S Secrets
Day 14
Onwards To Dresden And Prague
Day 15
Discover Colourful Prague
Day 16
Through Southern Bohemia To Vienna
Day 17
Farewell Vienna

Countries (7): Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia

Rivers: Danube

Travel Cities (12): Berlin, Bled, Brandenburg, Budapest, Dresden, Krakow, Ljubljana, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw, Wieliczka, Zagreb

What are some of the highlights?

Be My Guest

Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and hear the story of their winery, which dates back to the 19th century.

Dining Summary

  • 8 Dinner (D)
  • 16 Breakfast (B)

Iconic Experience

  • Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
  • Ljubljana: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city. See City Hall, Prešeren Square, the pink facade of the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and the iconic Triple Bridge. You'll also catch a view of Ljubljana Castle watching over the city from its hilltop perch. 
  • Lake Bled: Take the day to enjoy the forests and mountains of Lake Bled.
  • Zagreb: Take in the scenic landscapes of Zagreb. 
  • Lake Balaton: Take in the views of the largest lake in Central Europe - Lake Balaton.
  • Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest. 
  • Kraków: Walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glówny. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches.
  • Auschwitz: Bear witness to the horrors/atrocities of the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
  • Warsaw: See the Old Town, Palace of Culture and visit the Chopin Memorial in the Lazienki Park before paying your respects at the Ghetto Heroes Memorial.
  • Berlin: Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse, where preserved sections of the Wall and watchtower offer a powerful insight into the realities of a divided city. Learn how families were separated and how Berliners lived through one of Europe’s most defining chapters.
  • Berlin: During a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, admire Berlin landmarks like the Tiergarten and the neo- Renaissance Reichstag.
  • Dresden: Stroll through the historic center of Dresden and learn about the city's reconstruction. 
  • Prague: Led by your Local Specialist, explore Prague Castle, with a visit to the splendid gothic St Vitus Cathedral. Continue to the delightful Old Town Square and see the detailed 15th-century Astronomical Clock.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Vienna: Enjoy a wine tasting at Stift Klosterneuburg - a leader in sustainability and the first carbon neutral winery in Austria.

Must-see Highlights (do not use for Day Highlights

  • Explore Vienna, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Budapest, Kraków, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague
  • Discover Dresden
  • Visit Lake Bled in Slovenia, Castle Hill District in Budapest, the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, Berlin Wall Memorial, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague
  • View Lake Balaton, the Archbishop's Palace and the Opera House in Zagreb, Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

What is included in the price?

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

What does this tour / travel package consist of?

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Vienna

Arrow Going To

Vienna

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

What associations is this organisation a member of? What Financial Protection is available?

Membership: IATA Membership: WTTC Membership: TTC Membership: ABTA Membership: TreadRight


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