The Best of Eastern Europe
- Tour Operator:
- G Adventures
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 12 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 5586
Places You’ll See
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
- Introduction
- Day 1: Berlin
- Day 2: Berlin (1B)
- Day 3: Berlin/Kraków (1B)
- Day 4: Kraków (1B)
- Day 5: Kraków (1B)
- Day 6: Kraków/Prague (1B)
- Days 7-8: Prague (2B)
- Day 9: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)
- Day 10: Český Krumlov/Vienna (1B)
- Day 11: Vienna (1B)
- Day 12: Vienna/Budapest (1B)
- Day 13: Budapest (1B)
- Day 14: Budapest (1B)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Customer Photos
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- LGlena· October 03, 2019You advertise your tour for 18 to 99 yr old, that's not true, there is way too much physical things e.g moving your cases in and out hotels/ trains/ trams, taxi, stairs the CEO walks and guides walk way too fast for the O.W walks, for the money you pay... Show more
G Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the comments here Lena - we will see what we can do to make the carriage of baggage a little more clear.Trip date: September 2019 - BLBoris· September 08, 2019Excellent trip covering many capitals and other cities in Central and Eastern Europe. There is a lot of free time included in the itinerary to explore on your own, so be prepared to make your own daily plans and venture out on your own or with fellow... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewWow! Appreciate the detailed review here Boris, thank you!Trip date: August 2019
Jona· September 05, 2019Our tour group of 16 people are all easy-going and team players. Our CEO, Ismar Hadzic, did a great job navigating the group from one country to the next via train, coach and public transport. Overall, I am satisfied with G Adv Best of Eastern Europe... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThank you Jona!Trip date: August 2019- Aris· July 19, 2019The tour was great, with Errina being attentive and helpful throughout the tour. Only negative comments would be that it is hard to get from stations to hotels dragging luggage over cobblestone roads or in public transport during busy periods of the... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the review Aris - our apologies about being in Cesky Krumlov on a Tuesday and the castle being closed. We will look to adjust this moving forward. Thanks for helping us to get better at what we do.Trip date: June 2019
- LDLynette· June 22, 2019Overall the tour was good, however there were occasions when the tour guide walked so quickly some of the group struggled to keep up, particularly those with minor walking troubles. Didn't always tell us as a group where we were headed risking... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the review and the suggestions Lynette.Trip date: May 2019
- MLMichelle· May 13, 2019Guide was great will recommend and would luv to do it againG Adventures commented on this reviewAnd we would love to see you again soon Michelle. Thank you.Trip date: April 2019
- Christopher· December 21, 2018This was my first tour and I thought it was a fantastic experience. Our Ceo, Summer, made everyone feel welcome and really made the trip that much better for everybody. The travel day to Poland was very long and might benefit from a midpoint stop off... Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewAnd we look forward to having you travel with us again Christopher! Thanks for your review!Trip date: November 2018
- TLTengTong· October 24, 2018It is a good tour to Eastern EunropeG Adventures commented on this reviewThank you!Trip date: September 2018
- Carla· October 11, 2018It was a great way to see the highlights of eastern Europe in a very stress free manner!G Adventures commented on this reviewAmazing to hear - thanks for the review Carla.Trip date: September 2018
- GGaryTeal· October 09, 2018Best tour guide ever, very thoughtful. He made us feel like familyG Adventures commented on this reviewThanks for the review Gary, we appreciate it!Trip date: September 2018
Dates & Availability
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FAQs
- 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.
Good to Know
- About the countries
Currencies
- €
- EuroGermany and Austria
- zł
- ZlotyPoland
- Kč
- KorunaCzech Republic
- Ft
- ForintHungary
Plugs & Adapters
Visa
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.Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Payment information
- For any tour departing before 12 June 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 12 June 2020, 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 65 days 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.
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