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- Coach / Bus
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- Expat Explore Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- Age range 10 to 75
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas Day in Prague and New Year's Eve in Ljubljana
- Visit Budapest, Krakow and Prague, with free days to explore
- Experience Nuremberg, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg
- Dine in an authentic German beer hall and Viennese wine cellar
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Munich
- Day 2 Nuremberg - Prague (Christmas Eve)
- Day 3 Prague (Christmas Day): Free Day
- Day 4 Prague - Krakow
- Day 5 Krakow: Free Day
- Day 6 Banska Bystrica - Budapest
- Day 7 Budapest: Free Day
- Day 8 Bratislava - Vienna
- Day 9 Graz - Ljubljana (New Year's Eve)
- Day 10 Lake Bled - Salzburg - Munich
- Day 11 End of tour in Munich
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
83
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- BCBelinda· January 3rd, 2025Nice experience but quite rushedShow moreTrip date: December 2024
- SPSandra· January 4th, 2023Roma, our tour guide made the trip for us! Her energy and enthusiasm was infectious. Greater understanding of life behind the Iron Curtain. New Year in Ljubljana was incredible! Such a great group of people. Ages mid 20’s thru 70’s. Came from all over the world. Looking forward to planning another Expat Travel trip!Show moreTrip date: December 2022
- HRHermenia· January 3rd, 2023Roma and our driver was the BEST! I left very impressed with his driving! Not only was he a great driver, but he was an amazing person. His wife made us homemade snacks and they were amazing. Roma was such a great guide. She made my first trip with expat explore travel memorable. However, the BEST part of the trip was the people I got to see new countries with. SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I will travel with Expat again.Show moreTrip date: December 2022
- PKPhaik Suan (Vivian)· January 13th, 2020Overall good, we had good tour leader & tour driver. Just hotel in certain counties were bad, need to upgrade. Thanks.Show moreTrip date: December 2019
- SWShahron· January 4th, 2020Exactly as advertised, no unpleasant surprises.Show moreTrip date: December 2019
Alex· January 18th, 2019Excellent tour leader. Strong pace through a...Show moreTrip date: December 2018
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday23 Dec, 2025To Friday2 Jan, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,305
What our customers ask about this tour
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Kristen
Asked on November 21st, 2024Can I join the Eastern Highlights Christmas & New Year trip in Nuremberg instead of Munich?
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024Yes, you can definitely choose to join the tour in Nuremberg. If you decide to proceed with booking, remind us that you wish to join in Nuremberg so that we can add a note to your confirmed booking.
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Kristen
Traveler•Written November 2024Can I get a discount for the night I am not using in Munich hotels? Also, can I book a single room?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
We cannot offer any discount when customers join late or leave early because our Tours are sold as a package. Also, Single Supplement Upgrades for the Holiday Departures of Eastern Highlights Tour are currently sold out.
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Leah
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are international flights included in the tour price?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.
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Jade
Asked on March 21st, 2024Are young children allowed?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!
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Cheryl
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can you cater for my dietary requirements?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.
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Suzanne
Asked on March 21st, 2024Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
* Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.
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Leanne
Asked on March 21st, 2024If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.
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Alex
Asked on March 21st, 2024Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.
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Louis
Asked on March 21st, 2024How much spending money do I need for my holiday?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.
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Ben
Asked on March 21st, 2024Is travel insurance compulsory?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.
We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.
You are able to obtain travel insurance through one of TourRadars partners, XCover. Please reach out to receive a quote.
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Tammy
Asked on March 21st, 2024How fit do I need to be to join and what is the average age range?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written March 2024
We embrace travelers of all ages and backgrounds, prioritizing attitude and mindset over age restrictions. However, our tours are fast-paced and jam-packed with experiences. Regrettably, individuals with mobility limitations or those using wheelchairs may find this tour challenging. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring quaint towns and navigating cobblestone streets. We want every traveler to fully enjoy their journey, so we encourage reviewing the itinerary carefully before making your booking decision.
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