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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Classic, End Vienna)

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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
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

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

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant with Hungarian specialities
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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 enchanting recital
    • Exploration of Old Town of Buda with Local Expert
    • Visit to Matthias Church facade
    • Views from Fisherman's Bastion

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest - Krakóv

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto)

    Included Activities

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

    Kraków - Auschwitz

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto)

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Wawel Hill
    • Visit Wawel Cathedral
    • Walk through Old Town of Kraków
    • Visit Sukiennice Cloth Hall
    • Visit 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
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  5. Day 5

    Kraków - Warsaw

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Warsaw)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Wieliczka Salt Mines - explore tunnels with salt sculptures, sunken lakes and rock salt cathedral
    Landmarks
    Wieliczka Salt Mines
  6. Day 6

    Warsaw

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Warsaw)

    Included Activities

    • Old Town exploration with Local Expert
    • Royal Castle visit
    • Palace of Culture visit
    • Visit to Chopin Memorial in Łazienki Park
    • Visit to Monument to the Ghetto Heroes

    Optional Activities

    • Chopin recital
    • Exploration of Warsaw's inspirational past
    Landmarks
    Old Town Warsaw
    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)
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  8. Day 8

    Berlin

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Tiergarten
    • Visit Reichstag
    • Photo stop at Brandenburg Gate
    • Explore Unter den Linden
    • View State Opera
    • Visit Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Potsdam - visit Glienicke Bridge
    Landmarks
    Tiergarten
    Reichstag
    Brandenburg Gate
    Unter den Linden
    State Opera
    Museum Island
    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)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hermitage Hotel Prague), Hotel (Hermitage Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Visit reconstructed Frauenkirche
    • View 'Procession of the Princes' on Royal Palace wall
    • Explore Catholic cathedral area
    • View opera house and Baroque Zwinger Palace
    • Dine-Around progressive dinner experience in Prague's Mala Strana district
    • Visit to Charles Bridge
    Landmarks
    Frauenkirche
    Royal Palace Dresden
    Zwinger Palace
    Semperoper
    Charles Bridge
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  10. Day 10

    Prague

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

    Included Activities

    • Walk castle courtyards
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Walk the Royal Route
    • Sample local Czech pilsners and Czech cuisine
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    St. Vitus Cathedral
  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
    • Tour local brewery with beer sampling
    • Traditional Czech dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    Český Krumlov
  12. Day 12

    Český Krumlov - Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Austrian meal with option to dine at a country mansion
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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, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna), Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Schönbrunn Palace and formal gardens with Local Expert
    • Ring Road circuit tour
    • View Opera House
    • View Hofburg Imperial Residence
    • View Parliament Building
    • View Karlskirche
    • Traditional Austrian dinner with drinks at local restaurant
    • Concert of Viennese classical music

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional Viennese café for coffee and Sachertorte
    • Viennese Waltz dance workshop - Dancing without Barriers (inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community)
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ring Road
    Vienna State Opera
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    Austrian Parliament Building
    Karlskirche
  14. Day 14

    Vienna

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    4.8
  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • C
    October 9th, 2024
    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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  • C
    May 1st, 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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  • G
    July 20th, 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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  • C
    February 26th, 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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  • V
    February 15th, 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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  • Highlights of Eastern Europe (Classic, End Vienna) reviewer 6
    October 18th, 2017
    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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    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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    Maurício

    Asked on February 26th, 2025

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

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2025

      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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    Kirstin

    Asked on February 12th, 2025

    What types of travel support are available during the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2025

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

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    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    Are meals included in the tour price?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2025

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

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    Lina

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2025

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

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    Jenny

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    Which hotels are included in the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten November 2024

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

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    Luisa

    Asked on May 14th, 2024

    Are there different travel options within groups during the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten May 2024

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

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    What is the penalty for cancelling a booking close to the departure date?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten April 2024

      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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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten March 2024

      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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    What are the customary gratuities on the tour?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten February 2024

      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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Poland.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Poland.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Poland.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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