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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Small Groups, End Budapest)

14 days
From Budapest to Vienna
4.7
6 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Dine in elegance and savour Hungarian delicacies accompanied with specially selected Hungarian wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kempinski Corvinus Budapest)
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kempinski Corvinus Budapest)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Liszt Academy of Music with student and enchanting recital (or organ recital at Matthias Church on some occasions)
    • Explore Old Town of Buda with Local Expert
    • View facade of Matthias Church
    • Views from Fisherman's Bastion

    Optional Activities

    • Danube river cruise with Hungarian specialities dinner
    Landmarks
    Liszt Academy of Music
    Matthias Church
    Fisherman's Bastion
  3. Day 3

    Budapest - Kraków

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Low Tatra Mountains
    • Scenic stop at Donovaly
    • Visit Oravský Hrad Castle
    Landmarks
    Low Tatra Mountains
    Donovaly
    Oravský Hrad Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Kraków - Auschwitz - Kraków

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Wawel Hill with Local Expert
    • Visit Wawel Cathedral
    • Explore Old Town of Kraków with Local Expert
    • Visit 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica
    • Visit Auschwitz Memorial and Museum with Memorial Guide Educator
    Landmarks
    Wawel Hill
    Wawel Cathedral
    Sukiennice Cloth Hall
    St. Mary's Basilica
    Auschwitz Memorial and Museum
  5. Day 5

    Kraków - Warsaw

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Warsaw)

    Optional Activities

    • Journey into Wieliczka Salt Mines - 600-year-old underground world with unique salt sculptures, sunken lakes and cathedral carved entirely from rock salt
    Landmarks
    Wieliczka Salt Mines
  6. Day 6

    Warsaw

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Warsaw)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Old Town of Warsaw with Local Expert
    • Visit Royal Castle
    • Visit Palace of Culture
    • Visit Chopin Memorial in Łazienki Park
    • Pay respects at Monument to the Ghetto Heroes

    Optional Activities

    • Chopin recital
    • Explore Warsaw's inspirational past independently
    Landmarks
    Royal Castle
    Palace of Culture
    Chopin Memorial
    Monument to the Ghetto Heroes
  7. Day 7

    Warsaw - Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm)
  8. Day 8

    Berlin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Tiergarten with Local Expert
    • Visit glass-domed Reichstag
    • Photo stop at Brandenburg Gate
    • Drive along Unter den Linden in former East Berlin
    • View State Opera
    • View Museum Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Berlin's imperial and contemporary character

    Optional Activities

    • Optional experience to Potsdam to visit Glienicke Bridge - famed for role in Bridge of Spies film
    Landmarks
    Tiergarten
    Reichstag
    Brandenburg Gate
    Unter den Linden
    State Opera
    Museum Island
    Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
    Ku'damm
    Glienicke Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Berlin - Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dine-Around progressive dinner experience in a number of exciting venues in the heart of Prague's Mala Strana district, topped off with a visit to the famous Charles bridge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hermitage Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Dresden
    • See reconstructed Frauenkirche
    • Walk past Procession of the Princes on Royal Palace wall
    • Explore around Catholic cathedral
    • View opera house and Baroque Zwinger Palace
    • Progressive dinner experience in Prague's Mala Strana district
    • Visit Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Palace
    Zwinger Palace
    Charles Bridge
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  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hermitage Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Prague with Local Expert
    • Walk courtyards of Prague Castle
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • River cruise through city centre
    • Walk the Royal Route
    • Sample local pilsners and Czech cuisine
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
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  11. Day 11

    Český Krumlov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Experience South Bohemian flavours and hospitality when you choose from a selection of regional specialities in a local restaurant in the town centre)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (OLDINN, Český Krumlov)

    Included Activities

    • Walk narrow cobbled streets of Český Krumlov
    • Visit centuries-old castle with Local Expert guidance through private chambers, courtyards, kitchens and dungeons
    • Tour local brewery and sample beer
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
  12. Day 12

    Český Krumlov - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at a country mansion (alternative dining available)
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  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Your Imperial Viennese dinner is regal splendour on a plate. Enjoy a delicious traditional meal with drinks at a local restaurant, before a concert of classical music that pays homage to the genius of Strauss and Mozart)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Maria Theresa's Schönbrunn Palace with Local Expert
    • Explore formal gardens at Schönbrunn Palace
    • Tour Vienna's Ring Road circuit with Local Expert
    • View Hofburg Imperial Residence
    • View Opera House
    • View Austrian Parliament Building
    • View Karlskirche
    • Imperial Viennese dinner at local restaurant with drinks
    • Concert of Viennese classical music

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional Viennese cafe to enjoy coffee and Sachertorte
    • Viennese Waltz dance workshop - 'Dancing without Barriers' - designed to support the visually impaired community
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    Vienna Opera House
    Austrian Parliament Building
    Karlskirche
  14. Day 14

    Vienna

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4.7
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
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    4.8
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  • Guide
    4.0
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    4.4
  • Food
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  • C
    October 9th, 2024
    3.0
    The hotels and dinners were mediocre. The hotels may have been a 5 star hotel but the rooms were 3 star. The...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your comments regarding the hotel standards and meals, which did not meet your expectations. Nonetheless, we expect all our appointed hotels to meet our high standards. We have shared your comments with our Quality Control team to ensure that our accommodation continues to offer our guests the best experience.
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    May 1st, 2023
    5.0
    Top! Perfect in all aspects.
    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We appreciate your review and are delighted that our local team made this exciting itinerary even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back, and we hope your next Insight adventure is a five-star experience.
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  • G
    July 20th, 2019
    5.0
    Wonderful trip with an excellent tour leader Petra and great coach driver Joe. We had so many tours and wonderful...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Highlights of Eastern Europe tour with Insight Vacations. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your complete experience on the road with us. Even more, we certainly look forward to welcoming you back again soon for more great destinations.
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  • C
    February 26th, 2019
    5.0
    Wonderful way to see Europe. Staying 2 nights in most places gave us time to explore on our own. We had a great Tour...
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    Traveled in May 2015
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to learn that your experience in Eastern Europe with Insight Vacations was a total success. We are even happier to hear that your Travel Director’s passion and knowledge of the history and culture shined throughout your time on the road. What’s more, we look forward to sharing more amazing destinations with you in the near future.
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  • V
    February 15th, 2019
    5.0
    This trip was such a delight from start to finish. The hotel in Budapest is just beautiful and I had a spa treatment...
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    Traveled in December 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are certainly delighted to learn that your time on the road through Eastern Europe was one to remember. We are very proud to hear that Carl’s passion and organization skills shined throughout your trip. More so, we are without a doubt happy to have been given the opportunity to host you and we truly look forward to welcoming you back to explore more great locations.
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  • Highlights of Eastern Europe (Small Groups, End Budapest) reviewer 6
    October 18th, 2017
    5.0
    Our tour director was Brian Ridley-He was amazing-such a wealth of knowledge,very friendly,flexible and...
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    Traveled in September 2017

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      Here are the hotels we stay at: Corinthia Hotel Budapest, Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, The Westin Warsaw, Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie, Lindner Hotel Prague Castle, Hotel The Old Inn Cesky Krumlov, Hilton Vienna Park

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