Highlights of Eastern Europe - End Budapest, Classic Group
Highlights of Eastern Europe - End Budapest, Classic Group
$5050
Highlights of Eastern Europe - End Budapest, Classic Group
14 Days Starting and ending in Budapest, Hungary
Visiting: Budapest, Kraków, Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Český Krumlov, Vienna
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Tour code:
E958N126
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Eastern Europe with the "Highlights of Eastern Europe - End Budapest, Classic Group" tour. This immersive experience takes you through Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria, offering a rich tapestry of cultural and historical highlights. Enjoy guided tours of iconic landmarks such as the Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, Wawel Hill in Kraków, and Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna. Savor local delicacies, from Hungarian wines to Polish dumplings, and participate in unique activities like a Viennese Waltz workshop supporting the visually impaired. With luxurious accommodations, seamless transfers, and expert local guides, this tour promises a deeply enriching adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation Name: Kempinski Corvinus Budapest
Meals Included: Dinner
Budapest sets the scene for a memorable journey around Eastern Europe. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers at a local restaurant for dinner, a treat of mouth-watering Hungarian specialties.
Day 2: Delve Into Budapest Relaxed Start
Location: Budapest
Accommodation Name: Kempinski Corvinus Budapest
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the *Liszt Academy of Music for a guided tour, followed by an enchanting recital. Stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert to admire the façade of Matthias Church and take in the views from the Fisherman's Bastion. In the evening, perhaps choose an Optional Experience to see this fairy-tale city as you cruise along the Danube and enjoy a meal of Hungarian specialties. (*on occasions the Liszt Academy will be replaced by an organ recital at the Matthias Church)
Day 3: The Mountains To Kraków
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take a gentle drive into Slovakia and through the breathtaking Low Tatra Mountains. Stop at scenic Donovaly. Continue north to see the picturesque Oravský Hrad Castle, where villagers still live in traditional wooden houses, before crossing into Poland and continuing to historic Kraków.
Day 4: The Damsels And Dragons Of Kraków Relaxed Start
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert to ascend Wawel Hill and visit the cathedral. Walk past the former residence of Pope John Paul II through the Old Town, to Europe's largest and most beautiful town square. See the medieval Sukiennice Cloth Hall and visit the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica, the most important church in the city. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the trumpeter in the tower. Why not join an Optional Experience and journey into a glistening subterranean world at the 600-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mines? In a maze of tunnels deep below the surface, witness unique salt sculptures, sunken lakes and even a glorious cathedral carved entirely out of rock salt by the miners. Alternatively, enjoy time at leisure.
Day 5: Auschwitz And On To Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: The Westin Warsaw
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Expert at Oświęcim, better known throughout the world by its German name, Auschwitz, infamous for its role during the Holocaust. Spend reflective moments amid the remains of the concentration camp and the memorials to those who died. Continue across the Polish plains to the country’s capital, Warsaw for the night. Dumplings are an Eastern European tradition, so in the evening enjoy a dumpling demonstration and delightful dinner.
Day 6: The Polish Capital Of Warsaw Relaxed Start
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: The Westin Warsaw
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join a Local Expert in the morning to see the Old Town, Royal Castle and Palace of Culture. Visit the Chopin Memorial in the Łazienki Park. Pay your respects at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes and then enjoy a free afternoon to explore at your own pace. Perhaps attend a Chopin recital or delve into Warsaw's inspirational past?
Day 7: Wielkopolska To Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your route leads westward, across the rolling farmlands of the central plains, over the Oder River to enter Germany. Your destination is the vibrant capital of Berlin where you can try traditional Berliner cuisine.
Day 8: The Spirit Of Berlin Relaxed Start
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prepare to embrace the rejuvenated spirit of Berlin. Join a Local Expert for a drive through the leafy Tiergarten to the refurbished Reichstag building and see the Brandenburg Gate. On the eastern side, take the Unter den Linden past the State Opera House to Museum Island.
Day 9: Dresden And Golden Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: Hermitage Hotel Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey south to Dresden. Almost totally destroyed by horrific air raids in 1945, Dresden has now risen again from the ashes in a blend of old and new. See the reconstructed Frauenkirche and walk past the colossal ‘Procession of the Princes' on the wall of the Royal Palace. Explore around the Catholic cathedral to view the tiered facades of the opera house and the Baroque Zwinger Palace. After free time for lunch, head for the Czech border, high in the Ore Mountains and continue to the capital city of Prague.
Day 10: Prague, City Of A Hundred Spires
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: Hermitage Hotel Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Prague with your local expert, walk the courtyards of the Castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. The city is then yours to explore. Maybe take a river cruise through the heart of the city or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route? Czechs are passionate about their beer, so be sure to try the local pilsners together with hearty Czech cuisine.
Day 11: Bohemian Český Krumlov Relaxed Start
Location: Český Krumlov
Accommodation Name: Hotel Old Inn, Český Krumlov
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the medieval town of Český Krumlov to walk the narrow cobbled streets and visit the centuries old castle. Visit a historic brewery to sample the beer and discover the secrets of this golden vintage. After the day trippers have left, soak up the unique atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site at a local restaurant. Enjoy a traditional Czech dinner of local specialties.
Day 12: Stately Vienna Relaxed Start
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the border into Austria and enjoy a delightful journey to Vienna. The afternoon is free for you to explore this stately capital and later why not enjoy a delightful Austrian meal with the option to dine at a country mansion?
Day 13: The Habsburgs Of Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: Hilton Vienna Park, Hilton Vienna Plaza, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Vienna owes much of its present-day charm to the long reign of the Habsburgs. Join your Local Expert for a private visit of Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace and its formal gardens. Then, take some great photos on a circuit of the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose between a visit to a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte or alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during an inclusive workshop and take to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. Enjoy a delicious meal of traditional Austrian fare with drinks at a local restaurant, before sitting down to an extraordinary concert of Viennese classical music.
Day 14: Depart Budapest
Location: Budapest
Meals Included: Breakfast
A transfer arrives at Budapest airport in the early afternoon. For those extending their stay, a stop is also made at the Kempinski Hotel Budapest.
What's Included
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Meals
6 dinners and 13 breakfasts are included.
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Activities
Choose between two carefully selected activities.
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Vienna Coffeehouse Visit
Visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte.
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Viennese Waltz Workshop
Learn the Viennese Waltz in an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's commentary.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, along with all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Luggage Handling
Your bags are carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the Danube cruise in Budapest and the Wieliczka Salt Mines tour in Kraków are not included.
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Flights
Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Additional Transfers
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to high standards, with physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer available.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Kempinski Corvinus Budapest, Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto, The Westin Warsaw, DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm, Hermitage Hotel Prague, Hotel Old Inn in Ceský Krumlov, and Hilton Vienna Park or Hilton Vienna Plaza in Vienna.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experience does the tour offer in Vienna?
In Vienna, the tour offers a unique experience called 'Dancing without Barriers,' an inclusive workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. This workshop takes place in the dark in a specially designed sensory studio and focuses on inclusion and education around visual impairment.
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 13 breakfasts and 6 dinners. These meals feature local specialties and traditional dishes from the regions visited, such as Hungarian delicacies in Budapest, a hearty Polish dinner in Warsaw, and a traditional Austrian meal in Vienna.
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Are hotel and restaurant tips included in the tour package?
Yes, hotel and restaurant tips are included in the tour package. You won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency. All taxes and porterage charges at hotels are also included.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have also been implemented.
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Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach and in the hotels where you will be staying, allowing you to stay connected with friends and family.
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What kind of activities are included in Budapest?
In Budapest, the tour includes a guided tour of the Liszt Academy of Music followed by an enchanting recital, a stroll through the alleys of the Old Town of Buda with a Local Expert, and a dinner featuring Hungarian delicacies accompanied by specially selected Hungarian wine.
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What can I expect during the visit to Auschwitz?
During the visit to Auschwitz, you will be accompanied by a Local Expert who will guide you through the Auschwitz memorial and museum. This visit is designed to be a powerful and moving experience, bearing witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour in Kraków?
In Kraków, the tour includes an in-depth exploration of the medieval heart of the city with a Local Expert, a visit to the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, and a tour of the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica. You will also cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
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What special experiences are offered in Cesky Krumlov?
In Cesky Krumlov, the tour includes a visit to a local brewery to discover the secrets of how beer is made, followed by a sampling. You will also experience South Bohemian flavors and hospitality with a selection of regional specialties in a local restaurant in the town center.
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What kind of guided tours are included in Berlin?
In Berlin, a Local Expert will provide a tour of the city, including a drive along the Ku'Damm, passing the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and through Tiergarten to the Reichstag building. You will also see the Brandenburg Gate, State Opera House, and visit Alexanderplatz.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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