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Highlights of Eastern Europe
Shine a spotlight on Prague's colorful 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 ...
Shine a spotlight on Prague's colorful 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.
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Dining Summary
- 8 Dinner (D)
- 16 Breakfast (B)
Must-see 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
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.
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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Vienna: Enjoy a wine tasting at Stift Klosterneuburg - a leader in sustainability and the first carbon neutral winery in Austria.
- Tour
- Austria
- Slovenia
- Croatia
- Hungary
- Slovakia
- Poland
- Germany
- Czech Republic
- Trafalgar
- Regional Explorer
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar
- Start City
- Vienna
- End City
- Vienna
- Duration (Days)
- 17
- Activity Level
- Regional Explorer
Highlights
- Regional Explorer
- Regional Explorer
Pricing & departures
| Option | From | Departs | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | USD 5,075 | April 9, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,075 | April 9, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,985 | April 9, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,195 | April 9, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,075 | April 16, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,075 | April 16, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,985 | April 16, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,195 | April 16, 2027 | May 2, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | April 23, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | April 23, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | April 23, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,275 | April 23, 2027 | May 9, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | April 30, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | April 30, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | April 30, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,255 | April 30, 2027 | May 16, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | May 7, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | May 7, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | May 7, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,295 | May 7, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | May 14, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | May 14, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | May 14, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,235 | May 14, 2027 | May 30, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | May 21, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | May 21, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | May 21, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,515 | May 21, 2027 | June 6, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | May 28, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | May 28, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | May 28, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,455 | May 28, 2027 | June 13, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,095 | June 4, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,095 | June 4, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,005 | June 4, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,295 | June 4, 2027 | June 20, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,075 | June 11, 2027 | June 27, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,075 | June 11, 2027 | June 27, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,985 | June 11, 2027 | June 27, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,215 | June 11, 2027 | June 27, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | June 18, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | June 18, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | June 18, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,125 | June 18, 2027 | July 4, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | July 2, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | July 2, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | July 2, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,115 | July 2, 2027 | July 18, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | July 9, 2027 | July 25, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | July 9, 2027 | July 25, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | July 9, 2027 | July 25, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,115 | July 9, 2027 | July 25, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | July 16, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | July 16, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | July 16, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,115 | July 16, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | July 23, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | July 23, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | July 23, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,115 | July 23, 2027 | August 8, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | July 30, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | July 30, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | July 30, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,105 | July 30, 2027 | August 15, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | August 6, 2027 | August 22, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | August 6, 2027 | August 22, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | August 6, 2027 | August 22, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,105 | August 6, 2027 | August 22, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,025 | August 13, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,025 | August 13, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,935 | August 13, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,105 | August 13, 2027 | August 29, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,075 | August 20, 2027 | September 5, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,075 | August 20, 2027 | September 5, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,985 | August 20, 2027 | September 5, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,205 | August 20, 2027 | September 5, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,075 | August 27, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,075 | August 27, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 4,985 | August 27, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,215 | August 27, 2027 | September 12, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,495 | September 3, 2027 | September 19, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,495 | September 3, 2027 | September 19, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,405 | September 3, 2027 | September 19, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,865 | September 3, 2027 | September 19, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,495 | September 10, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,495 | September 10, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,405 | September 10, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Single | USD 7,015 | September 10, 2027 | September 26, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,495 | September 17, 2027 | October 3, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,495 | September 17, 2027 | October 3, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,405 | September 17, 2027 | October 3, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,645 | September 17, 2027 | October 3, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,495 | September 24, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,495 | September 24, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,405 | September 24, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,635 | September 24, 2027 | October 10, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,450 | October 1, 2027 | October 17, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,450 | October 1, 2027 | October 17, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,360 | October 1, 2027 | October 17, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,580 | October 1, 2027 | October 17, 2027 |
| Twin | USD 5,450 | October 8, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
| TwinShare | USD 5,450 | October 8, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
| Triple | USD 5,360 | October 8, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
| Single | USD 6,580 | October 8, 2027 | October 24, 2027 |
Day by day
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Day 1
Welcome to Vienna
Tune into the enchanting musical heritage of Vienna, your launch pad to a grand adventure through the highlights of Eastern Europe. This afternoon, a Local Specialist will guide you through Old Town Vienna on foot. You'll get a chance to admire the Hofburg Palace, Imperial Boulevards and the beloved St. Stephen's Cathedral, with its colorful tiled roof. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a welcome meeting and light dinner to kick off your holiday. Locations: Vienna
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Day 2
Journey to Ljubljana
We cross the border to Slovenia. Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to see Ljubljana's Opera House, Cathedral, Three Bridges Square and Castle. This evening, we dine at our hotel. Locations: Vienna, Ljubljana
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Day 3
Lake Bled
Arrive at Lake Bled, an exquisite natural retreat set against the backdrop of forests and mountains. During your free time, you could consider taking a boat trip on its crystal clear waters to admire the castle, which clings dramatically to a cliff rising up from the lake's edge. Locations: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Ljubljana
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Day 4
Discover Historic Zagreb
We cross into Croatia and travel to its capital, Zagreb – our home for the next two nights. Join a Local Specialist who will share the landmarks of the city's Lower and Upper Town, including the Gothic Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Opera House and St. Mark's Church, with its exquisitely colored roof. You'll have a free evening to spend as you wish. Consider heading to Tkalčićeva Street to enjoy the lively evening atmosphere. Locations: Ljubljana, Zagreb
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Day 5
Zagreb Your Way
Take time to explore a tale of two hilltop settlements and Zagreb's scenic cityscape, to this day lit by gas lamps in the Upper Town. Spend the day on your own, paying homage to the patron saint of Zagreb at its Stone Gate, or enjoying the city views from Strossmartre. Locations: Zagreb
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Day 6
Onwards to Lake Balaton and Budapest
Crossing the border into Hungary, we enjoy a photo stop on the shores of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe and affectionately known by locals as the 'Hungarian Sea'. We continue to the romantic capital of Budapest – our home for the next two nights. Perhaps, sail along the Danube on a scenic river cruise, enjoy a dinner of traditional Hungarian dishes and breath-taking views, or relax in the healing waters of the Szecheyni Spa Bath as the sun sets. Locations: Zagreb, Lake Balaton, Budapest
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Day 7
Explore Architectural Budapest
Today, we join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the Castle district to admire picture-perfect views of the Danube and Fisherman's Bastion. Cross the Danube to continue your sightseeing in Pest, seeing the imposing Parliament and the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. This evening we meet a local family of winemakers, who pride themselves on their organic production. Enjoy their home smoked Mangalica ham and hear their unique family story at our BMG Experience. Locations: Budapest
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Day 8
Off to Slovakia and on to Kraków
The exquisite natural landscape of Slovakia provides a scenic backdrop for our journey to Poland, past the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. We arrive in the enchanting city of Kraków. Consider an evening of lively Polish entertainment with dinner, or perhaps visit a traditional Polish Wódka Bar. Locations: Budapest, Banská Bystrica, Kraków
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Day 9
Kraków Sightseeing and Auschwitz Memorial
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful streets of Kraków today with your Local Specialist, taking in highlights such as the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, recognized as one of Poland’s most historically and culturally significant sites. Continue through the Old Town to hear the bugle call from St. Mary's Church and take in views of the Cloth Hall. Later, travel to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz—a poignant and powerful reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust. This evening, dine at your hotel. Locations: Kraków, Auschwitz, Kraków
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Day 10
On to Warsaw
Before departing Kraków this morning, consider joining an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where vast underground chambers have been carved from solid rock salt. Later today, arrive in the elegant Polish capital, Warsaw, and enjoy dinner at your hotel. Locations: Kraków, Warsaw
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Day 11
See the Sights of Warsaw
Connect with the youthful energy of Warsaw, a city that has triumphed over the tragedy of war and the shackles of communism. This morning, we join a Local Specialist visiting the Old Town, which the Nazis destroyed to retaliate against the Warsaw Uprising. You'll also see the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, immortalized in the Roman Polanski film – 'The Pianist'. Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights on your own, or celebrate the talents of Chopin during a private recital of Chopin's works. Locations: Warsaw
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Day 12
Journey to Bustling Berlin
Journey across Poland's patchwork countryside along the Autostrada Wolności (Motorway of Freedom) which was first initiated by Nazi Germany to connect Berlin with Poland and left unfinished for decades after World War II. Continue west into Germany and arrive in Berlin, a capital city with an enviable youthful verve and charisma. Here you’ll enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the city your way, or join us for a truly memorable optional evening in former West Berlin. Locations: Warsaw, Berlin
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Day 13
Uncover Berlin’s Secrets
Start your day at the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse, where you’ll hear stories of the city’s division and reunification. Then set off with a Local Specialist to explore key sites including the Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and the boulevard of Unter den Linden. Later, enjoy free time to explore Berlin your way. Perhaps discover the treasures of Museum Island or simply unwind in one of the city’s leafy parks or cafes. If you’d like to dive deeper, join an Optional Experience to uncover more of Berlin’s history with a Local Specialist. Locations: Berlin
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Day 14
Onwards to Dresden and Prague
Travel through the Spreewald Forest to Dresden - its iconic domes and spires almost entirely rebuilt after the Allied Forces left their deep scars on the city during World War II. Hear about its restoration during your orientation tour as you stroll through its streets to see the Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace and fully reconstructed Frauenkirche. We leave Germany behind and travel to the Czech Republic, arriving later in glorious Prague, straddling the mighty Vltava. Spend your evening savoring hearty Czech flavors during a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant. Locations: Berlin, Dresden, Prague
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Day 15
Discover Colorful Prague
Explore exquisite Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque façades as you ramble through the ancient streets of Prague with your Local Specialist who will share insights into the city's centuries-old history. Marvel at Prague Castle and the Cathedral of St Vitus, then pass the Old New Synagogue on our way to the Old Town Square. Don't miss the hourly walk of the Apostles at the famous Astronomical Clock during your free time exploring. Perhaps indulge in some delicious sweet pastry Trdelník in the Old Town Square, admire the view from Petřín Hill or consider a relaxing cruise on the Vltava. Locations: Prague
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Day 16
Through Southern Bohemia to Vienna
Journey through the lush green and golden landscapes of southern Bohemia en route to Vienna. In the imperial city, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and share a final dinner with your fellow travelers and Travel Director. Locations: Prague, Vienna
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Day 17
Farewell Vienna
Say a fond farewell to your newfound friends and an epic adventure together through eastern Europe. Locations: Vienna