HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN EUROPE
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Itinerary
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Description
Overview
Shine a spotlight on Prague’s colourful medieval streets and good times with a local Hungarian family at their winery. On this exciting eastern Europe trip you’ll get to know all the highlights and hidden gems of eight spellbinding countries.
Included/Excluded
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Vienna (Welcome Reception)
- Tune into the enchanting musical heritage of Vienna, your launch pad to a grand adventure through the highlights of Eastern Europe.
- Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing walking tour of Old Town Vienna, revealing insights into the Habsburg dynasty, once one of the most influential royal houses of Europe.
- Admire the Hofburg Palace, Imperial Boulevards, and the beloved St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with its colorful tiled roof.
- This evening, we join our Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception to kick off our exciting holiday.
Arrival Transfer: Depart the airport at 10:00, 13:30
Include Experience: Vienna City Tour
Day 2: Journey to Ljubljana (Breakfast/Dinner)
- We cross the border to Slovenia.
- Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to see Ljubljana’s Opera House, Cathedral, Three Bridges Square, and Castle.
- This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Included Experience: Ljubljana City Tour
Day 3: Journey to Lake Bled and Ljubljana (Breakfast)
- Arrive at Lake Bled, an exquisite natural retreat set against the backdrop of forests and mountains.
- During your free time, you could consider taking a boat trip on its crystal clear waters to admire the castle, which clings dramatically to a cliff rising up from the lake’s edge.
Included Experience: Lake Bled Orientation
Optional Experience: Slovenian Dinner / The Jewels of Lake Bled and the Bohinj Valley
Day 4: Discover Historic Zagreb (Breakfast)
- We cross into Croatia and travel to its capital, Zagreb – our home for the next two nights.
- Join a Local Specialist who will share the landmarks of the city’s Lower and Upper Town, including the Gothic Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Opera House, and St. Mark’s Church, with its exquisitely colored roof.
- You’ll have a free evening to spend as you wish. Consider heading to Tkalčićeva Street to enjoy the lively evening atmosphere.
Included Experience: Zagreb City Tour
Optional Experience: Croatian Countryside Experience
Day 5: Zagreb Your Way (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Take time to explore a tale of two hilltop settlements and Zagreb’s scenic cityscape, to this day lit by gas lamps in the Upper Town.
- Spend the day on your own, paying homage to the patron saint of Zagreb at its Stone Gate, or enjoying the city views from Strossmartre.
Optional Experience: Plitvice Lakes
Day 6: Onwards to Lake Balaton and Budapest (Breakfast)
- Crossing the border into Hungary, we enjoy a photo stop on the shores of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe and affectionately known by locals as the ‘Hungarian Sea’.
- We continue to the romantic capital of Budapest – our home for the next two nights.
- Perhaps, sail along the Danube on a scenic river cruise, enjoy a dinner of traditional Hungarian dishes and breathtaking views, or relax in the healing waters of the Szechenyi Spa Bath as the sun sets.
Included Experience: See Lake Balaton
Optional Experience: Colourful Budapest and Synagogue / Danube Cruise With Dinner
Day 7: Explore Architectural Budapest (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Today, we join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the Castle district to admire picture-perfect views of the Danube and Fisherman’s Bastion.
- Cross the Danube to continue your sightseeing in Pest, seeing the imposing Parliament and the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe.
- This evening we meet a local family of winemakers, who pride themselves on their organic production. Enjoy their home-smoked Mangalica ham and hear their unique family story at our BMG Experience.
Included Experience: Enjoy a Hearty Hungarian Be My Guest dinner with the Schieszl Family and Budapest City Tour
Optional Experience: Wonders of Budapest
Day 8: Off to Slovakia and on to Kraków (Breakfast)
- The exquisite natural landscape of Slovakia provides a scenic backdrop for our journey to Poland, past the foothills of the Tatra Mountains.
- We arrive in the enchanting city of Kraków.
- Consider an evening of lively Polish entertainment with dinner, or perhaps visit a traditional Polish Wódka Bar.
Optional Experience: Farmhouse Dinner And Polka Party
Day 9: Admire Kraków’s Charms (Breakfast/Dinner)
- A leisurely walk through the beautiful streets of Kraków today with our Local Specialist will include such highlights as the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill, recognized as the most historically and culturally significant site in Poland.
- We continue through the Old Town to hear the bugle warning from St. Mary’s Church and view of the Cloth Hall.
- Spend the afternoon exploring the city on your own or consider visiting a traditional milk bar. Enjoy a slice of Polish sernik babci in the Old Town Square or join an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where underground chambers are hewn out of rock salt.
- This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Included Experience: Krakow City Tour
Optional Experience: Wieliczka Salt Mine Exploration
Day 10: On to Auschwitz and Warsaw (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Our journey this morning takes us to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust.
- This evening, we arrive in the elegant Polish capital of Warsaw, where we will dine at our hotel.
Included Experience: Auschwitz Visit
Optional Experience: Warsaw Through the Looking Glass
Day 11: See the Sights of Warsaw (Breakfast)
- Connect with the youthful energy of Warsaw, a city that has triumphed over the tragedy of war and the shackles of communism.
- This morning, we join a Local Specialist visiting the Old Town, which the Nazis destroyed to retaliate against the Warsaw Uprising. You’ll also see the site of the Warsaw Ghetto, immortalized in the Roman Polanski film – ‘The Pianist’.
- Spend the rest of the day exploring the sights on your own, or celebrate the talents of Chopin during a private recital of Chopin’s works.
Included Experience: Warsaw City Tour
Optional Experience: Wilanow Palace / Chopin’s Warsaw
Day 12: Journey to Bustling Berlin (Breakfast)
- Journey across Poland’s patchwork countryside along the Autostrada Wolności (Motorway of Freedom) which was first initiated by Nazi Germany to connect Berlin with Poland and left unfinished for decades after World War II.
- Continue west into Germany and arrive in Berlin, a capital city with an enviable youthful verve and charisma.
- Here you’ll enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the city your way, or join us for a truly memorable optional evening in former West Berlin.
Optional Experience: Berlin by Twilight with Dinner
Day 13: Uncover Berlin’s Secrets (Breakfast)
- This morning, witness spectacular panoramic views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower.
- Then join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the city’s great landmarks, including the Neoclassical Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the Reichstag Building, lovingly restored after it fell into disuse after World War II.
- Spend the afternoon people-watching on Friedrichstrasse with an Fassbrause or join an Optional Experience to discover Berlin’s turbulent past.
Included Experience: Berlin TV Tower Visit and Berlin City Tour
Optional Experience: Berlin’s Secret Past Revealed / Traditional Lake District Dinner
Day 14: Onwards to Dresden and Prague (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Travel through the Spreewald Forest to Dresden – its iconic domes and spires almost entirely rebuilt after the Allied Forces left their deep scars on the city during World War II.
- Hear about its restoration during your orientation tour as you stroll through its streets to see the Semper Opera, Zwinger Palace, and fully reconstructed Frauenkirche.
- We leave Germany behind and travel to the Czech Republic, arriving later in glorious Prague, straddling the mighty Vltava.
- Spend your evening savoring hearty Czech flavors during a Regional Dinner at a local restaurant.
Included Experience: Explore Dresden
Optional Experience: Beautiful Prague by Night
Day 15: Discover Colourful Prague (Breakfast)
- Explore exquisite Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque façades as you ramble through the ancient streets of Prague with your Local Specialist who will share insights into the city’s centuries-old history.
- Marvel at Prague Castle and the Cathedral of St. Vitus, then pass the Old New Synagogue on our way to the Old Town Square.
- Don’t miss the hourly walk of the Apostles at the famous Astronomical Clock during your free time exploring.
- Perhaps indulge in some delicious sweet pastry Trdelník in the Old Town Square, admire the view from Petřín Hill, or consider a relaxing cruise on the Vltava.
Included Experience: Prague City Tour
Optional Experience: Traditional Dinner In Prague / Scenic Vltava Cruise with Lunch
Day 16: Through Southern Bohemia to Vienna (Breakfast/Dinner)
- Journey through the lush green and golden landscapes of southern Bohemia, stopping in Tábor, once a Hussite stronghold.
- Later, we travel to the imperial city of Vienna, where we’ll take part in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and enjoy a final Farewell Dinner together with our fellow travelers and Travel Director.
Included Experience: Stop in Tábor and Wine tasting at Stift Klosterneuburg
Optional Experience: Viennese Concert
Day 17: Farewell Vienna (Breakfast)
- Say a fond farewell to your newfound friends and an epic adventure together through eastern Europe.
Departure Transfer: Arrive at the airport at 08:00, 09:30
Price
PRICE FROM RM17,530 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Hotel
- Day 1: Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel
- Day 2 – Day 3: One66 Hotel Ljubljana
- Day 4 – Day 5: Zonar Zagreb
- Day 6 – Day 7: Ensana Thermal Margaret Island Health Spa Hotel Budapest
- Day 8 – Day 9: Novotel Kraków Centrum
- Day 10 – Day 11: Leonardo Royal Hotel Warsaw
- Day 12 – Day 13: Moevenpick
- Day 14 – Day 15: Vienna House Diplomat Prague
- Day 16: Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel
Remarks
- Explore Vienna, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Budapest, Kraków, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague with a Local Specialist
- Discover Dresden
- Visit Lake Bled in Slovenia, Castle Hill District in Budapest, Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków, the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, Berlin TV Tower, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague and Tábor
- View Lake Balaton, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Opera House in Zagreb, Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
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