HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN
EUROPE 18 DAYS FROM $3,550 US Details below or
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See the highlights of Eastern Europe on a trip that takes you from Vienna through Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. Enjoy everything from golden spires to imperial history, grand architecture, churches, monuments and spectacular scenery!
Day 1 DEPART Overnight flight to Vienna.
Day 2 ARRIVE VIENNA Welcome to Vienna! After check-in, your expert Local Guide gives a superb historical account of the Hapsburg dynasty during your sightseeing and walking tour of Old Vienna. Admire the Hofburg Palace, Imperial Boulevards, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and ‘Am Hof’. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow traveling for a Welcome Reception.
Day 3 VIENNA - LAKE BLED (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the Loibl Pass in the Karawanken Mountains to the green hills of Slovenia. Arrive later in Lake Bled, an earthly paradise and your home for the next two nights. A beautiful glacial lake in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is a picturesque and serene escape set amid forests and mountains. There is time this afternoon to explore the medieval castle or take a boat ride on the lake.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Park Hotel Lake Bled (F)
Day 4 LAKE BLED FREE TIME
Spend the day as you wish. Relax or consider an optional excursion to the extensive maze of underground caves at Postojna.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 LAKE BLED - LJUBLJANA - ZAGREB (2 NIGHTS)
In the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide includes the Opera House, Cathedral, National Museum, Castle and the Three Bridges Square. Later, cross the border into Croatia and arrive in Zagreb. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: The Westin (SF)
Day 6 ZAGREB SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
A fascinating city, Zagreb combines the best of Eastern and Western Europe. Your expert Local Guide shows you all the landmarks in the lower and upper town, including the majestic Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, St. Mark’s Church and the Opera House. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 ZAGREB - BUDAPEST (2 NIGHTS)
Across the border in Hungary, pause for photos on the shores of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe and known affectionately by locals as the ‘Hungarian Sea’. Continue to the capital Budapest on the banks of the romantic River Danube for your two-night stay.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Ramada Plaza (SF)
Day 8 BUDAPEST SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Admire the city’s sights with your expert Local Guide during a walking tour of the city, featuring stunning views over the river from the Fishermen's Bastion. See Parliament and the Great Synagogue. Join your companions this evening for a delicious Hungarian Be My Guest dining experience.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Day 9 BUDAPEST - SLOVAKIA - KRAKOW (2 NIGHTS)
North through Slovakia, into Poland and past the foothills of the Tatra Mountains, you arrive in the picturesque city of Krakow. Dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Park Inn (MF)
Day 10 KRAKOW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
View the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill during a sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit to the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. Consider an optional excursion to the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine, where underground chambers are hewn out of rock salt! This evening, pehaps sample some lively Polish entertainment after dinner.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 11 KRAKOW - AUSCHWITZ - CZESTOCHOWA - WARSAW (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the concentration camp at Auschwitz, a permanent reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. Afterwards, visit Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland’s most famous shrine to the Virgin Mary featuring the iconic Black Madonna of Czestochowa. Finish the day in Warsaw, where you dine tonight at your hotel.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Grand (MD)
Day 12 WARSAW SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit the Old Town and the site of the Warsaw ghetto during your morning sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide. Admire the Palace of Culture and Science. Later, don't miss a trip to the Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Jan Sobieski. Tonight after dinner at the hotel, you might like to attend a classical music recital.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13 WARSAW - POZNAN - BERLIN (2 NIGHTS)
Cross Poland’s central plains to Poznan. Stop to view the charming City Hall and see impressive Gothic churches. Continue west to the border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder and into Germany. Arrive in the capital, Berlin, one of Europe's most exciting cities.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton (SF)
Day 14 BERLIN SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Marvel at the city’s great landmarks during your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the German State Opera House. Visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and spend the rest of your day as you wish. Relax or take an optional excursion to the new Holocaust Memorial. Tonight, discover Berlin’s lively nightlife!
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 15 BERLIN - DRESDEN - PRAGUE (2 NIGHTS)
Travel through the Spreewald Forest to Dresden. Hear about the restoration of the city during your orientation tour, which includes the Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and 18th century Cathedral. Cross into the Czech Republic, arriving later in the magnificent city of Prague - the political, cultural and economic center of the Czech state for over 1100 years.
Day 16 PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide gives a comprehensive history of Prague during your sightseeing tour. Marvel at Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, the Old Town square. Visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, then spend free time exploring or shopping for souvenirs. This evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner of Czech cuisine at a local restaurant.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Day 17 PRAGUE - TABOR - VIENNA
Visit Tabor, former headquarters of the 15th century religious reformer, John Huss. Drive through Southern Bohemia, past the town of Horn and continue to the Imperial city of Vienna. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travelers and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner.
Day 18 VIENNA - HOME
Say farewell to your newfound friends at the end of a wonderful vacation! Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Vienna View the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards on your walking tour.
Lake Bled Visit this lake resort.
Ljubljana View the Opera House, Castle and Cathedral on your walking tour.
Zagreb Sightseeing includes views of the Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's Church and Opera House.
Budapest View the Chain Bridge and visit the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district and Fisherman's Bastion.
Krakow View the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill.
Auschwitz Visit the concentration camp.
Czestochowa Visit the 14th century Jasna Gora Paulite Monastery with its portrait of Our Lady 'The Black Madonna'.
Warsaw Visit the Old Town, Warsaw Ghetto and view the Palace of Culture and Science.
Poznan Visit the town known as the 'Cradle of the Polish State'.
Berlin Visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. View the Reichstag, Tiergarten and Brandenburg Gate.
Dresden Orientation includes views of the Zwinger Palace and Cathedral.
Prague Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and see the Old Town square.
Tabor Visit this one-time headquarters of the Hussites.
Insider Highlights
Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
Be My Guest Dinner with wine at a family run restaurant in Budapest with traditional Hungarian cuisine.
Dining Highlights
Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Vienna including Welcome Drinks and a light meal.
16 hot buffet breakfasts.
4 three-course dinners.
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Prague.
Be My Guest dinner in Budapest.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Vienna.
Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Vienna including Welcome Drinks and a light meal.
16 hot buffet breakfasts.
4 three-course dinners.
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Prague.
Be My Guest dinner in Budapest.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Vienna.
First Class Travel Highlights
Includes all First Class features.
A qualified Local Guide in Vienna, Ljublijana, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 17.
Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and provate facilities.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
A qualified Local Guide in Vienna, Ljublijana, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague.
Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
Travel Highlights Airport Transfers
Transfers on Day 1 at Vienna Airport will operate at 9am, 12pm and 3pm. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last travel day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 8am and 9.30am.
Departure Dates: May - October
Prices From approx $3,550 US
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See the highlights of Eastern Europe on a trip that takes you from Vienna through Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic. Enjoy everything from golden spires to imperial history, grand architecture, churches, monuments and spectacular scenery! 