13-Nights The Best Of Eastern Europe - Classic, First-Class from $3,999

Globus

OFFER ID 1721220

They say you can’t stop time. Prague, with its intricate and theatrical Astronomical Clock, striking every hour for the past 600 years, is ticking proof. Yet, when you travel to the “City of a Hundred Spires” as well as the beguiling cities of Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, and Vienna on this six-country tour of Eastern Europe, it can also feel like time has stood still. Centuries-old palaces, castles, and cathedrals transport you to another era, as do beautifully reconstructed war-damaged cities. Tracing the steps of kings, queens, emperors, presidents, generals, soldiers, and prisoners, history buffs will relish revisiting the most gripping chapters of the past. In addition, with a whole day at leisure in harmonious Vienna and a special Chopin concert in the maestro’s hometown of architecturally alluring Warsaw, music lovers will be equally elated.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of an excursion in Budapest and Prague so you can plan your day your way.

13 nights from $3,999 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

The Best Of Eastern Europe

Day 1: ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY Willkommen in Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 2: BERLINHistoric Berlin This morning, join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of Berlin featuring views of the State Opera House, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Tiergarten Park, and the elegant Ku-Damm. Stop to take photos at the Brandenburg Gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and the Holocaust Memorial. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
In 1961 East and West Berlin became physically divided by a concrete wall, leaving the Brandenburg Gate isolated in a restricted area. As the wall began to fall in 1989, the Brandenburg Gate was once again reachable, and became considered a national symbol of peace and unity. Today it is Berlin's most famous landmark.

Day 3: BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAWPolish Treasures Depart Berlin for a drive that will take you across the border into Poland. En route to Warsaw, stop at Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest cities, and spend some free time exploring this pretty town with its colourful Old Market Square. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
The university town of Poznan sits on the Warta River with beautiful Renaissance-style buildings in its Old Market Square. Every day at noon, visitors are amused by the Town Hall clock, featuring mechanical goats who butt heads!

Day 4: WARSAWClassical Notes in Warsaw Get acquainted with Warsaw as you follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour of Poland’s capital city featuring a visit to the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Town). Free time this afternoon to explore more of the city before attending a [LF] special Chopin concert. (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE
Enjoy a wonderful performance of passionate compositions by Frédéric Chopin in an elegant hall in Warsaw. Hear the moving music created by the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period.

Day 5: WARSAW–CZESTOCHOWA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKOWThe Shining Mountain Today, leave Warsaw and travel south. Arrive in Czestochowa, the most popular pilgrimage site in Poland, and visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra famous for its Black Madonna. After some free time for lunch, continue to Auschwitz for a moving guided visit of the site of the former concentration camp. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Founded in the 13th century, Czestochowa is home to Jasna Góra (meaning “Shining Mountain”). Here, the beautiful Jasna Góra monastery is a global pilgrimage site, home to stunning frescoes and the famed painting, Our Lady of Czestochowa – also known as the Black Madonna.

Day 6: KRAKÓWEastern Gem Enjoy a morning at leisure to start exploring the city of Kraków. Later, meet your Local Guide for a city sightseeing tour, which comprises a walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, plus an orientation drive with a photo stop at Wawel Castle and a visit to St. Mary’s Church. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Since its beginnings in the 7th century, Kraków has been a vital cultural city. The historic center of Kraków has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible history and ancient architecture, much of which survived World War II. Today, you’ll revel in its large market square, vibrant streets, historic sites, and restaurants.

Day 7: KRAKOW–DONOVALY, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARYScenic Slovakia Three countries today! From Poland, cross the border into Slovakia. Take a scenic drive to Donovaly, formerly an important player in the Slovak resistance and now a beautiful ski resort. Enjoy free time to browse and enjoy lunch before continuing into Hungary to reach Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube.” (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Admire the vistas of this alpine haven in the heart of Slovakia. Located near two National Parks, the lovely ski resort of Donovaly offers the perfect photo opportunity.

Day 8: BUDAPESTSpend Your Day Your Way in Budapest. Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour featuring Heroes’ Square and a panoramic view of Fishermen’s Bastion. Explore more of Budapest with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.

Hungarian Sips

Discover the story behind one of Hungary's most celebrated tastes: Unicum liqueur. Experience a unique local tradition, that can't be done anywhere else in the world! Visit the one and only House of Unicum and taste the traditional Unicum liqueur straight from the barrel!

Hot Springs Eternal

Budapest has been famous for its thermal springs since Roman times. Take a break from sightseeing and experience the Budapest "spa culture" with a dip in its thermal baths amid architectural grandeur. Soak and sauna to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate in ancient style.

Free time this evening. (B)

Day 9: BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIAThe City of Music Cross the border into Austria to reach Vienna, the capital city. After some free time for lunch, join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour including a drive along the elegant Ringstrasse. Stop to take photos of the Hofburg Palace and Heldenplatz and visit the incredible St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy free time this evening to try some local specialties for dinner. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna. A sight to behold, the cathedral features the massive Romanesque “Giant's Door” – adorned with dragons, birds, lions, monks, and demons.

Day 10: VIENNACity of Dreams Enjoy a free day in Vienna, absorb more art and culture in one of the many museums, browse the stores, or experience the Viennese coffee-house culture with a delicious Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) at one of the city’s elegant cafés. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME
Fall in love with the Austrian city that has played an important role throughout history. It is easy to see how musical geniuses such as Mozart and Strauss were inspired by this captivating city.

Day 11: VIENNA–TELC, CZECH REPUBLIC–PRAGUEBohemian Beauties Arrive in Telc, considered to be one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic. Admire the triangular market square and sit down for a [LF] light lunch of local specialties. Later, continue with a scenic drive through Moravia and Bohemia to reach Prague, the “Golden City.” This evening, join your travel companions for dinner in a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
Discover the beauty of Telc, with the beautiful pastels and bold hues of its Renaissance and Baroque town homes. It is so special that its historic center is UNESCO-listed. Indulge in the local specialties served for lunch.

Day 12: PRAGUESpend your day your way in Prague. Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour to see the Astronomical Clock and visit the Hradcany Castle Grounds. Explore more of Prague with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.

Launch and Lunch

Savor the moment with a leisurely lunch cruise aboard a beautiful floating restaurant on the Vltava River, passing scenes of Prague's most beloved icons and monuments including Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Petrin Tower, the National Theater, and more.

Czech, please!

Indulge your palate in Prague on a guided culinary walk in the city center as your Local Guide shares stories and samples at three local eateries. Taste traditional Czech specialties, from savory to sweet. Top off your foodie experience with a delicious kolache, a traditional Czech pastry recipe passed down through generations.

Free time this evening. (B)

Day 13: PRAGUE–DRESDEN, GERMANY–BERLINAuf Wiedersehen, Berlin! Return to Germany. En route to Berlin, stop in Dresden, enjoy free time for lunch and an orientation walk that includes the courtyard of the Zwinger Palace, revered for its stunning Baroque architecture. Continue to Berlin, and this evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Although much of Dresden was destroyed during World War 2, the people did not give up. Once the war was over, they started to rebuild their cultural heritage, turning it back into one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Behind the beauty there is also a city of innovation, one of its most famous products is porcelain; it also claims to have invented toothpaste tubes, beermats, and an early version of milk chocolate.

Day 14: BERLIN Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Featured Destinations

Vienna

Vienna is dominated by imperial castles and places: Schonbrunn, the magnificent summer residence, the Imperial Coach Collection, the Palm House, the Butterfly House, Belvedere Palace, magnificent state rooms in Hofburg, and the imperial crown in the Treasury. Stop by Ringstraße - the showplace of the monarchy built where Emperor Franz Joseph ordered the demolition of city walls. Important buildings include the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, Parliament, City Hall and Vienna University. The world capital of music. A long line of great composers Johann Strauss, Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, Mahler and Schonberg all worked here. A city with splendid concert halls, such as the Golden Hall, from which the Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert is broadcast annually. International stars love to appear here in the State Opera, Volksoper, Konzerthaus, and at festivals like the Vienna Festival, the Klangbogen concerts during the Musical Summer, the Jazz Festval and the Haydn, Mozart and Schubert festivals.

Excursions

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Vienna's Old Town, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Mozart in Vienna, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk Imperial Palace, 2,5 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour of Vienna & Visit of Schoenbrunn Palace, 4 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Tour Art Nouveau and Viennese Architecture, 4 hours

Vienna Shore Excursion: Private City Walk & the Lipizzaner Horses, 5 hours

Prague

Budapest

Caught between eastern and western Europe, Budapest has a character uniquely its own. It's also the last cheap, civilised city in Europe. Budapest can seem like one big sight, with each phase in its history, from the Ottoman period until the Communist days and from renaissance to revolution, leaving its mark on the city. For the tourist, a trip to Hungary's capital is dominated by the majestic sights of Buda. In the summer, there are open-air festivals at Szeged, Diosgyor Castle in Miskolc, Gyor and Pecs. Visit the former Royal Palace complex, the Matyas templom and the Belvaros. Margaret Island is a giant recreational park and feels pleasantly separated from the city bustle. Hungarian National Gallery houses Hungarian art since the birth of the nation. Although Esztergom is Hungary's most sacred city, home of the Archbishop and the nation's biggest church, it has a real-life edge. The first-time visitor to Szeged is invariably struck by its space and grandeur. One's immediate impressions of Hungary's third largest provincial city are of greenery and plazas, of broad.

Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

Berlin

Berlin is without doubt the most fascinating city in Germany. Covering around 341 square miles Berlin is a unique landscape. With its numerous parks, lakes and wooded areas it is sometimes easy to forget that Berlin is the capital of Germany. The troubled history of this celebrated capital has for many years attracted tourists from around the world. It is estimated around 80% of Berlin was destroyed during the Second World War; landmarks like the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stand as a lasting reminder of the mass destruction this city once endured. Perhaps one of Berlin's most famous landmarks is the Berlin Wall, the 'iron curtain' that divided this great city into two halves between 1961 and 1989. The East was governed by communism while the West was allowed to flourish under a democratic capitalist government. Even now, over a decade after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the differences between the former East and West are still very apparent. Berlin has an undeniable air of mystery that has always been and always will be a major draw for tourists from around the world.

Excursions

Berlin: Historic Berlin - 12 Hours

Explore the Cultural Capital with focus on art (Full day excursion)

Berlin visit with focus on Jewish heritage (Full day excursion)

Explore Berlin with focus history and WWII (Full day excursion)

Highlights of Germany’s Capital City (Full day excursion)

Warsaw

Krakow

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04/22/2028 - 05/05/2028

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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