Tour the highlights of Eastern Europe

The itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 1 - Arrive Frankfurt

Don’t let the glass and steel skyscrapers deceive you. At its heart, Frankfurt’s high-powered business hub communes with a warm medieval center where half-timbered buildings and tiny taverns line cobbled lanes and the aroma of apple cider lingers around every turn. Here ‘Mainhattan’ meets medieval charm.

This afternoon, your Travel Director will lead an orientation tour around the city’s dynamic financial center and medieval Römerberg. See the Römer, which has served as Frankfurt’s city hall since the 15th century and admire the neo-medieval architecture that has been lovingly restored after World War II.

• S​tay: Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City South

Day 2 - Frankfurt – Berlin

Leaving the high-rises behind, you’ll journey across the northern plains of Germany to the dynamic and energetic capital that is Berlin. This bold capital wears its grittiness for all to see – edgy street art adorns the city’s ever-evolving façades and street food markets reveal a cosmopolitan line-up of cultures and cuisines that make Berlin an exhilaratingly diverse city to explore. You’ll have time to explore this UNESCO 'City of Design' your way or consider joining an Optional Experience with good food, wine, beer and music followed by a twilight tour of some of Berlin's beautiful illuminations.

• S​tay: InterCity Ostbahnhof (2 nights)
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Berlin by Twilight with Dinner

Day 3 - Berlin

There's never a dull moment in Berlin. This city has endured more over the past century than most and yet you can almost feel its characteristic philosophy of ‘let the good times roll'. Kickstart your Berlin adventure this morning with your Local Specialist, who will bring the city’s history to life as you see the Reichstag building, German State Opera House, the Tiergarten, Unter den Linden and Brandenburg Gate, the iconic 18th-century military monument.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way or join an Optional Experience to uncover the secrets of the city's World War II and Cold War past. You could even choose to venture beyond the city for a dinner of German specialties in the countryside.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Berlin's Secret Past Revealed
• Traditional Lake District Dinner

Day 4 - Berlin - Warsaw

Leave the German Capital this morning traveling eastwards to greater Poland. Arrive in the Capital, Warsaw this evening for included dinner, and perhaps enjoy a recital of exquisite Chopin music on an optional experience.

• Stay: Ibis Hotel Warsaw Centrum (2 nights)
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Chopin’s Warsaw

Day 5 - Warsaw

This morning, perhaps enjoy an optional visit to the 17th-century Baroque Wilanów Palace, once the summer home of King Jan Sobieski III. Then, dive into Warsaw's turbulent past with a Local Specialist. Your sightseeing tour across this historic capital will reveal how the resilient Poles rebuilt their city after the destruction of World War II. You'll see St. John's Cathedral and the Royal Palace in the Old Town, then visit the site of the Warsaw Ghetto which confined over 400,000 near-starving Jews during World War II. With the rest of the afternoon free to explore your way, why not embark on an exploration of the Praga-Północ district, one of Europe's coolest neighborhoods, including a visit to Poland's first vodka museum.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Wilanow Palace
• Warsaw Five Senses Tour
• Through the Looking Glass

Day 6 - Auschwitz – Kraków

Today we travel south towards the former Royal Capital of Krakow. We pay our respects to the survivors and victims of the Holocaust by visiting the memorial site of the former concentration camp at Auschwitz.

• S​tay: Ibis Krakow Stare Miasto (2 nights)
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 - Kraków

Today is all about uncovering the legendary history of this beautiful city. Be sure to keep a keen eye out for the thirsty dragon whose legendary demise, thanks to the clever thinking of a humble shoemaker, led to the birth of Kraków. You’ll kick things off with a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist who will share the thrilling tale of the city’s origins as you trace its medieval walls and see Wawel Castle where the dragon once roamed in its dungeons. You’ll have the rest of the day to yourself and perhaps you’d like to spend the afternoon wandering the UNESCO-listed Old Town, or choose an optional experience that would see you exploring the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mines, often referred to as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland. This evening, why not enjoy a night out with an optional farmhouse dinner and Polka party where you'll swing around the dance floor after a meal of Polish specialties.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Wieliczka Salt Mine Exploration
• Farmhouse Dinner And Polka Party

Day 8 - Kraków - Budapest 

Head south through Poland, then slice through the pastoral heart of Slovakia bound for Hungary. Your final destination is Budapest, which sits straddled on either side of the beautiful Danube – two halves shaped by a captivating mix of Magyar, German, Slav, Jewish, Roma and Turkish settlers that have made Budapest into the cultural capital it is today. Begin your exploration of this 'Pearl of the Danube' on the water with an optional scenic cruise on a private boat along the Danube. Against an enchanting illuminated backdrop, you'll enjoy a dinner of Hungarian specialties while you sail underneath the famous Chain Bridge and past Budapest's majestic Parliament buildings.

• S​tay: Ibis Styles Budapest City (2 nights)
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Danube Cruise With Dinner

Day 9 - Budapest

Like all great capitals, Budapest's story begins with a legend, and your Local Specialist will share all the exciting tales during your sightseeing. Then there's time to explore the 1000-year history of Budapest on your own or perhaps join an Optional Experience, including a goulash cooking demonstration, to the medieval town of Szentendre, set on the banks of the Danube.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Szentendre and Light Lunch

Day 10 - Budapest – Győr – Vienna

All that glitters certainly is gold in Budapest. You'll see this first-hand during an optional visit to the Hungarian Parliament, whose original recipe features rum, raisins and chocolate - a truly decadent way to start the day. The highlights of Bohemia just keep on coming as we continue our trip across the hilly landscapes of Transdanubia to Győr, a charming city which sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, midway between Budapest and Vienna. Wander the historic streets then continue across the Austrian border arriving in Vienna later today, a city where music literally surrounds you. But this city can carry more than a tune as you'll come to discover when you join an optional dinner in a favorite Viennese restaurant including musical entertainment.

• S​tay: Ibis Wien Mariahilf (2 nights)
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Guided Visit To The Hungarian Parliament and Danube Shoe Memorial
• Viennese Dinner with Musical Entertainment

Day 11 - Vienna

It’s entirely up to you how to explore this musical capital of the world. You could spend hours wandering the streets when you visit Vienna, or perhaps take a guided trip to Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, one of the most influential royal families of Europe. Meet your Local Specialist, who will reveal all the secrets and stories of this imperial city. See the Parliament, the Vienna Opera House, the Hofburg and the City Hall, before heading out on your own.

You'll need no excuse to embrace the locals' love of the good life as you indulge in the city's Kafee culture with a heavenly slice of Sachertorte to tame your chocoholic tendencies. This evening, the melodies of a musical Vienna are the order of the day if you join an optional dinner followed by a concert of Strauss and Mozart masterpieces.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
• Dinner and Viennese Concert
• V​iennese Concert

Day 12 - Vienna – Brno – Prague

Today we’ll say goodbye to Vienna's enchanting symphony and travel north to the Czech Republic on your Bohemia value tour. First stop is the medieval town of Brno and we'll pass through gorgeous green and gold landscapes, before arriving in Prague later today. The 'Golden City of a Hundred Spires' shines even brighter at night, so it’s only fitting to join an evening introduction to this fairy-tale city. Hit the town and crack open a cold one to quench your thirst, discovering the dry-hopped goodness for which Prague is renowned.

• S​tay: Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square Prague (2 nights)
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Beautiful Prague By Night

Day 13 - Prague

While the rest of Europe's capitals smouldered, the enduring beauty of Prague saved it from a similar fate during World War II. You'll see why when you head out on a sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist, with stops to see highlights including Prague Castle, the Cathedral of St. Vitus and the Old Town Square. You’ll delve into its thousand-year history before exploring the city your way. Walk along the 14th-century Charles Bridge lined with Baroque statues of saints or take a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava – an Optional Experience that will reveal the legends, myths, culture and hidden secrets of this enchanting city.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

O​ptional experiences at additional cost

• Scenic Vltava Cruise with Lunch
• Traditional Dinner In Prague

Day 14 - Prague – Rothenburg – Frankfurt

Take a step back in time during your stop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber along Bavaria’s Romantic Road this morning. Your orientation tour will reveal an exquisite medieval center encircled by a fortified town wall that was built in the 13th century. Continue to Frankfurt, where there’s time for some last-minute souvenir shopping and a farewell dinner to reminisce over an epic journey across the Bohemian countryside and capital cities.

• S​tay: Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City South/Leonardo Hotel Offenbach Frankfurt
• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

Day 15 - Depart Frankfurt

Great empires created the enchanting land which you’ve explored over the past 15 days. You’ve encountered legends, tales of bravery and unforgettable masterpieces that span the centuries. All that’s left is to bid your new friends a fond farewell as you prepare to close the curtain on an exhilarating encounter with Bohemia.

• I​ncluded Meals - Breakfast

All Optional experiences for this trip are bookable with the Travel Director when you travel.

Our experienced consultants can also happily help with flights, pre/post-tour accommodation and travel insurance.

Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 to learn more and request a quote.

Pay In Full By 10 May 2024 to get this price

Multiple departure between January 2024 and December 2025, Below pricing is based on 01 September 2024 departure.

Twin share from $3,375 per person / from $4,265 for sole use

Please call our travel team on 1300 414 198 to learn more and request a quote.

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Please note that prices are land only and subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.

Your accommodation includes:

• Leonardo Hotel Frankfurt City South
• InterCity Ostbahnhof (2 Nights)
• Ibis Hotel Warsaw Centrum (2 Nights)
• Ibis Krakow Stare Miasto (2 Nights)
• Ibis Styles Budapest City (2 Nights)
• Ibis Wien Mariahilf (2 Nights)
• Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square Prague (2 Nights)
• Leonardo City South or Leonardo Hotel Offenbach

Will I need a passport/visa?
Passports are needed when travelling outside of your home country. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.