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The Best of Eastern Europe - G Adventures
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The Best of Eastern Europe

14 days
4.3
(42)
From Berlin to Budapest
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Max group size:
16
Age range:
12 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
5586
Hygiene Measures:
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Highlights

  • Experience the Eastern European culture and history
  • Visit Prague, savour local food and taste Czech beer
  • Stroll the streets of Vienna and visit famous museums
  • See Rynek Główny, Europe’s largest medieval square

Itinerary

Start in Berlin and end in Budapest! With the In-depth Cultural tour The Best of Eastern Europe, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Berlin, Germany and 5 other destinations in Europe. The Best of Eastern Europe includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Berlin
  2. Day 2 Berlin (1B)
  3. Day 3 Berlin/Krakow (1B)
  4. Day 4 Krakow (1B)
  5. Day 5 Krakow (1B)
  6. Day 6 Krakow/Prague (1B)
  7. Day 7-8 Prague (2B)
  8. Day 9 Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)
  9. Day 10 eský Krumlov/Vienna (1B)
  10. Day 11 Vienna (1B)
  11. Day 12 Vienna/Budapest (1B)
  12. Day 13 Budapest (1B)
  13. Day 14 Budapest (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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    Excellent
    4.3
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
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    4.0
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  • The Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 1
    · April 30th, 2023
    Walking tours were as boring as b*********, I don’t think people decide to go on tours to receive a University lecture! Also, being coeliac, I was constantly encouraged to have dinner with tour group even though menus were unsuitable and when I knew... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Paul, Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to learn that your experience did not meet with your expectations. Please know that I hear you and I've passed your feedback on to our operations team to review for future departures.
    Trip date: April 2023
  • DH
    · December 14th, 2022
    Very well planned and organized. CEO was round-the-clock attentive to the trip and each individual. Lodgings were excellent and well selected geographically. My only criticism would be that the name of the tour should be Central and not Eastern Europe.... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi David, Thanks for your constructive feedback- much appreciated!
    Trip date: November 2022
  • The Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 3
    · October 16th, 2022
    The tour was great due to a large part by our tour guide Sandra. She was on top of all situations and made the extra effort to accommodate us. As stated in other reviews the hotel in Budapest is below standard due to not having ac. As it is in the... Show more
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Israel! Thanks for the kind words about Sandra and constructive feedback about accommodation. Much appreciated.
    Trip date: October 2022
  • The Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 4
    · September 26th, 2022
    Jutta was a wonderful CEO. She shepherded us along each step of the journey. We learned about the rich culture of each eastern European destination. It was a wonderful adventure.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Alexandra - it's great to hear how wonderful Jutta is! Thanks so much.
    Trip date: August 2022
  • JJ
    · September 25th, 2022
    This was a well organised and well led tour
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much :)
    Trip date: September 2022
  • AL
    · July 27th, 2022
    The entire experience was smooth starting from the initial selection and pre-travel preparation. Anytime I had a question, Tourradar was available to assist. I enjoyed my travels and would highly recommend Tourradar.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Andrea, So glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us in Eastern Europe!
    Trip date: July 2022
  • The Best of Eastern Europe reviewer 7
    · July 24th, 2022
    A well organised varied and interesting tour . The tour leader was delightful and aimed to please everyone. A variety of travel modes . Felt safe well cared for and accommodated Our tour group were all friendly and supportive
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Deb! Thanks for your positive feedback. Much appreciated.
    Trip date: July 2022
  • A
    · June 30th, 2022
    I had taken this tour before and this time I felt that the overall service level was lower.
    Trip date: June 2022
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  • A
    · June 26th, 2022
    Very interesting, we learned so much history.
    Trip date: June 2022
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  • A
    · June 20th, 2022
    This was my first, certainly not my last trip with G-Adventures. I enjoyed the travel style and small group setting with an awesome CEO! The Best of Eastern Europe was a perfect introduction to traveling "solo". Well paced, comfortable, and exciting!
    Trip date: April 2022
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14 days
The Best of Eastern Europe
From Berlin to Budapest
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • When and where does the tour end?

      This tour ends after breakfast at Star Inn Hotel Budapest Centrum (or similar) in Budapest. There are no activities planned on the last day of the tour, so you are free to depart at any time, however, G Adventures recommends booking post-accommodation to experience all this city has to offer. Please be aware that the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.

    • When and where does the tour start?

      Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which means that you can arrive at Hotel Ibis Berlin Ostbahnhof (or similar) in Berlin anytime during the day. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group at 6 pm. Please be aware that the joining point is subject to change until your final documents are released.

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      Airport transfers are not available for this tour, which means that you will have to make your own way from and to the airports. If you arrive at Tegel Airport, you can take the TXL airport bus to Hauptbahnhof or Alexanderplatz and then take the tram 27 or 7 from there to Ostbahnhof. If you arrive at Schönefeld Airport, you can buy an ABC ticket and take a train to Ostbahnhof. For your departure, there are several taxi companies that offer flat-rate fares to the airport.

    • What are the optional excursions?

      The optional excursions for this tour are:

      East Side Gallery Visit Along Berlin Wall. Price: Free
      Berlin Wall Memorial. Price: Free
      Checkpoint Charlie Museum Visit. Price: 13EUR per person
      Brandenburg Gate Visi. Price: Free
      Judisches Museum Visit. Price: 8EUR per person
      Reichstag Visit. Price: Not advised
      Television Tower (Fernsehturm) Visit. Price: 13-23EUR per person
      German Historical Museum. Price: 8EUR per person
      Pergamon Museum. Price: 12EUR per person
      Schloss Charlottenburg Palace. Price: 10EUR per person
      Wieliczka Salt Mines Visit. Price: 79PLN per person
      Old Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz). Price: Not advised
      Horse and Carriage Ride. Price: Not advised
      Wawel Royal Castle. Price: 3PLN per person
      Bar Mleczny (Milk Bar) Meal. Price: Not advised
      Rynek Underground Museum. Price: 19PLN per person
      Prague Castle (Hradčany) Visit. Price: 250-350CZK per person
      Kafka Museum. Price: 200CZK per person
      Mucha Museum. Price: 240CZK per person
      Charles Bridge Visit. Price: Free
      Museum of Communism. Price: 150CZK per person
      Old Town Visit. Price: Not advised
      Prague Ghetto (Josefov/Jewish Quarter) Visit. Price: 10-20EUR per person
      Petřín Hill Hike. Price: Free-30CZK per person
      Letná Beer Garden Visit. Price: Free-3EUR per person
      Old Town Hall and Clock Tower. Price: 110-440CZK per person
      Jewish Synagogue Český Krumlov Visit. Price: Free
      Rafting Cesky Krumlov. Price: Not advised
      Guided Ghost Story Walk. Price: 250CZK per person
      BikingČeský Krumlov. Price: 5-10EUR per person
      Belvedere Gallery Visit. Price: 19EUR per person
      Hotel Sacher Visit and dessert. Price: 30-50EUR per person
      Saint Stephen's Cathedral Visit. Price: Free
      Vienna Boys' Choir Visit. Price: 35EUR per person
      Vienna State Opera House Visit. Price: 8EUR per person
      View Lipizzaner Horses at Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Price: 14EUR per person
      Buda Castle Visit. Price: 1500HUF per person
      Thermal Baths Visit. Price: 4200-5000HUF per person
      Hungarian State Opera House. Price: 2900HUF per person
      Chain Bridge Budapest. Price: Free
      Great Market Hall Visit. Price: Free
      Parliament Building Visit. Price: 5200HUF per person
      Hungarian National Museum. Price: 1600HUF per person
      Budapest Bike Tour. Price: 28EUR per person
      Danube River Cruise. Price: Not advised

      Please note that this list is a guideline only and all prices are subject to change.

    • What is the age range?

      This tour has an age range of 12-70 years old. This means that children under the age of 12 are unable to participate in this tour. There is no upper age limit on this tour, however, those above a certain age will be required to fill out a G-Adventures self-assessment form.

    • I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

      If you are a solo traveller on this tour and you don't mind sharing, you will be roomed in twin or multi-share accommodation with fellow travellers of the same gender. However, if you prefer your own private room, this can be arranged at an additional cost. Please contact our customer support team for more information.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details. This is a list of accommodations that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:

      Hotel Ibis Berlin Ostbahnhof (or similar)
      Globtroter (or similar)
      Hotel Olsanka (or similar)
      Hotel Old Inn (or similar)
      Magdas Hotel (or similar)
      Star Inn Hotel Budapest Centrum (or similar)

      Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.

    • Do I need a visa?

      As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.

    • What is the average group size of this tour?

      This tour offers a small group experience with maximum 16 and an average of 12 travellers.

    • Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

      Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

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    Good to Know

    • Currencies
      Euro
      Austria and Germany
      Czech Koruna
      Czech Republic
      Ft
      Forint
      Hungary
      Zloty
      Poland
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Poland
      Type E
      Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Poland
      Type F
      Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Poland
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Poland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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      • For any tour departing before July 24th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 24th, 2023, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with G Adventures. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and G Adventures will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "G Adventures" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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