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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Classic, End Vienna)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

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

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kempinski Corvinus Budapest)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Evening Danube cruise with Hungarian meal
    Landmarks
    Liszt Academy of Music
    Matthias Church
    Fisherman's Bastion
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  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Kraków

    Budapest to Kraków
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto)
    Landmarks
    Low Tatra Mountains
    Donovaly
    Oravský Hrad Castle
  4. Day 4

    Kraków

    Kraków
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Wawel Hill and visit the cathedral with Local Expert
    • Walk through Old Town past former residence of Pope John Paul II
    • Visit medieval Sukiennice Cloth Hall in main town square
    • Visit 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica
    • Visit Auschwitz Memorial and Museum with Memorial Guide Educator
    Landmarks
    Wawel Hill
    Wawel Cathedral
    Kraków Old Town
    Sukiennice Cloth Hall
    St. Mary's Basilica
    Auschwitz Memorial and Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Kraków to Warsaw

    Kraków to Warsaw
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Warsaw)

    Optional Activities

    • Journey into Wieliczka Salt Mines to witness salt sculptures, sunken lakes and cathedral carved from rock salt
    Landmarks
    Wieliczka Salt Mines
  6. Day 6

    Warsaw

    Warsaw
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Warsaw)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Attend Chopin recital
    • Self-guided exploration of Warsaw's past
    Landmarks
    Warsaw Old Town
    Royal Castle
    Palace of Culture
    Chopin Memorial
    Monument to the Ghetto Heroes
  7. Day 7

    Warsaw to Berlin

    Warsaw to Berlin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm)
    Landmarks
    Oder River
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  8. Day 8

    Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Tiergarten to glass-domed Reichstag with Local Expert
    • Photo stop at Brandenburg Gate
    • Explore former East Berlin along Unter den Linden
    • View State Opera
    • Visit Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Tiergarten
    Reichstag
    Brandenburg Gate
    Unter den Linden
    State Opera
    Museum Island
  9. Day 9

    Berlin to Prague

    Berlin to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Upon arrival to 'The Golden City', you are invited to a 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 Hotel Prague), Hotel (Hermitage Prague)

    Included Activities

    • View reconstructed Frauenkirche in Dresden
    • See 'Procession of the Princes' on Royal Palace wall in Dresden
    • Explore around Catholic cathedral in Dresden
    • View opera house (Semperoper) in Dresden
    • View Baroque Zwinger Palace in Dresden
    • Progressive Dine-Around dinner in Prague's Mala Strana district
    • Visit Charles Bridge in Prague
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Palace
    Zwinger Palace
    Semperoper
    Ore Mountains
    Charles Bridge
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  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hermitage Hotel Prague), Hotel (Hermitage Prague)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Český Krumlov

    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
    • Tour local brewery to discover beer-making secrets and sample beer
    • Traditional Czech dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    Český Krumlov
  12. Day 12

    Český Krumlov to Vienna

    Český Krumlov to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at country mansion for Austrian meal
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  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    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, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna), Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens with Local Expert
    • Circuit of Ringstrasse with Local Expert to view Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
    • Choose between: Traditional Viennese café with coffee and Sachertorte OR inclusive Viennese Waltz workshop supporting visually impaired community
    • Traditional Austrian dinner with drinks at local restaurant
    • Concert of Viennese classical music
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna Opera House
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    Parliament Building
    Karlskirche
  14. Day 14

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Catherine3.0October 2024
    Led by Ebony
    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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  • Carlos5.0May 2023
    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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  • gl5.0July 2019
    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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  • CarolineG5.0February 2019
    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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  • ValerieFurphy5.0February 2019
    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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    Vinotha5.0October 2017
    Our tour director was Brian Ridley-He was amazing-such a wealth of knowledge,very friendly,flexible and...
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    Connie

    Asked on January 8th, 2026

    Are the prices the same for children? We have girls between 17 - 8 years old.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2026

      Children and teens aged 5–17 years at the time of travel, when accompanied by at least one adult sharing a twin/double room, are eligible for a discount of up to 10% off the land portion of the tour.

      Please note:
      - Kids/Teens must be under 18 years old on the date of departure.
      - The savings are limited to one Kids/Teens discount per room.

      If your girls are between 8 and 17 years old on the date of departure, they would qualify for the Kids & Teens Savings as long as they are traveling with an adult in the same room.

      If you're considering the April 25, 2026 departure, the current pricing is as follows:

      AU$8,195.00 per adult in a twin room
      AU$8,175.00 per adult in a triple room
      AU$7,445.00 one child/teen in a twin room
      AU$7,425.00 one child/teen in a triple room

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    Can we use the deposit from a cancelled trip for a new booking?

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      If you decide to go on May 18, the $400 deposit from a previously cancelled trip will be added to the new trip date.

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      Travel insurance is highly recommended, and guest support will be provided for any insurance queries or other on-tour issues.

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      Only 6 dinners are covered. The other meals are at your expense and will be done independently from the group.

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      Optional activities are not mandatory. You may choose to participate in these or spend your time otherwise during the tour.

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      All hotels for the dates of the trip are included in the price.

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      Joining or leaving the group at different times or locations is possible, but must be coordinated with the travel director.

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      Cancellations made 59-16 days prior to departure incur a 30% penalty, 15-8 days prior incur a 50% penalty, 7-1 days prior incur a 90% penalty, and cancellations on the day of departure incur a 100% penalty.

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      Some meals are included and organized for the whole group; however, for meals not included, you can choose where you dine independently.

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      Recommended gratuities are €4.50 per day for drivers and €7.00 per day for travel directors, which can be paid by cash, debit, or credit card.

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