17-Day Eastern Europe Tour from Vienna: Budapest, Berlin and Prague | 8 Countries and 14 Cities | 16 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners

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17 days

Day-by-day itinerary

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   Day 1 — Home - Vienna

   Tune into the enchanting musical heritage of Vienna, your launch pad to a grand adventure through the highlights of Eastern Europe.
   This afternoon, join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing walking tour of Old Town Vienna, revealing insights into the Habsburg dynasty, once one of the most influential royal houses of Europe. Admire the Hofburg Palace, Imperial Boulevards and the beloved St. Stephen's Cathedral, with its colorful tiled roof.
   This evening, we join our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception to kick off our exciting holiday.

   

   Hofburg Palace

   

   St. Stephen's Cathedral

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Imperial Riding School
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   Day 2 — Vienna - 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.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: One66 Hotel Ljubljana
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   Day 3 — Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana

   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. 

   

   Lake Bled

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: One66 Hotel Ljubljana
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   Day 4 — Ljubljana - 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.

   

   St. Mark's Church

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Zonar Zagreb
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   Day 5 — Zagreb

   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.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Zonar Zagreb
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   Day 6 — Zagreb - Lake Balaton - 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.

   

   Lake Balaton

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Ensana Thermal Margaret Island Health Spa Hotel Budapest
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   Day 7 — 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.

   

   Fisherman's Bastion

   

   Hungarian Parliament Building

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Ensana Thermal Margaret Island Health Spa Hotel Budapest
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   Day 8 — Budapest - 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.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel Kraków Centrum
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   Day 9 — Kraków

   A leisurely walk through the beautiful streets of Kraków today with our Local Specialist will include such highlights as the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, recognised as the most historically and culturally significant site in Poland. We continue through the Old Town to hear the bugle warning from St. Mary's Church and view of the Cloth Hall.
   Spend the afternoon exploring the city on your own or consider visiting a traditional milk bar. Enjoy a slice of Polish sernik babci in the Old Town Square or join an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where underground chambers are hewn out of rock salt. This evening, we dine at our hotel.

   

   Wawel Cathedral

   

   Wawel Castle

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Novotel Kraków Centrum
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    Day 10 — Kraków - Auschwitz - Warsaw

    Our journey this morning takes us to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. This evening, we arrive in the elegant Polish capital of Warsaw, where we will dine at our hotel.

    

    Auschwitz

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Warsaw
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    Day 11 — 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.

    

    Old Town Warsaw

    

    Wilanow Palace

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Warsaw
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    Day 12 — Warsaw - 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. 

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: AC by Marriott
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    Day 13 — Berlin’

    This morning, witness spectacular panoramic views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Then join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the city's great landmarks, including the Neoclassical Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard and the Reichstag Building, lovingly restored after it fell into disuse after World War II. Spend the afternoon people-watching on Friedrichstrasse with an Fassbrause or join an Optional Experience to discover Berlin's turbulent past.

    

    Berlin TV Tower

    

    Brandenburg Gate

    

    Unter den Linden

    

    Reichstag

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: AC by Marriott
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    Day 14 — Berlin - Dresden - 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.

    

    Semper Opera House

    

    Zwinger Palace

    

    Frauenkirche, Dresden

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Vienna House Diplomat Prague
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    Day 15 — 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.

    

    Prague Castle

    

    Prague Old Town Square

    

    Prague Astronomical Clock

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Vienna House Diplomat Prague
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    Day 16 — Prague - Vienna

    Journey through the lush green and golden landscapes of southern Bohemia, stopping in Tábor, once a Hussite stronghold. Later, we travel to the imperial city of Vienna, where we'll take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and enjoy a final Farewell Dinner together with our fellow travelers and Travel Director.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Imperial Riding School
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    Day 17 — Vienna - Home

    Say a fond farewell to your newfound friends and an epic adventure together through eastern Europe.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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