Central Europe Vacation
Fully Escorted Tour
This 14-night Europe tour will take you through Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary with comfortable transportation, exclusive sightseeing tours, and much more included led by an expert guide.
Escorted tours offer expert guides who provide deep local insights and worry-free planned itineraries. Enjoy the company of like-minded travelers, visit hidden gems not found on typical tours, and enjoy peace of mind with a travel support system.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Hotel Frankfurt Messe
- 2 nights in Berlin at the Park Inn Alexanderplatz Hotel
- 2 nights in Warsaw at the Mercure Warszawa Airport
- 2 nights in Kraków at the Hotel Great Polonia Conrad Krakow
- 2 nights in Budapest at the InterCity Hotel Budapest
- 2 nights in Vienna at the Roomz Vienna Gasometer
- 2 nights in Prague at the Hotel Duo Praha
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Hotel Frankfurt Messe
- Buffet breakfast daily
- 5 dinners
- Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:
- Guided tours of Berlin, Warsaw, Jasna Gora Monastery, Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague
- Visits to Weimar, Poznan, Bratislava and Nuremberg
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges
*Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Frankfurt between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Great Ways to Explore
Explore Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
- A local guide will bring you to all of the highlights within Central Europe.
Visit Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest.
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Stay in charming properties across Europe.
While in Germany, enjoy a Pils complemented with a soft pretzel!
You will start and finish your journey in Frankfurt, spending two overnights each in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, and Prague.
From Germany, it’s on to the historical land of Poland. You will visit the charming Poznan, the magnificent Warsaw, the historic Jasna Góra Monastery, the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, and the romantic city of Kraków.
As you travel to Hungary, admire the majestic Tatra Mountains and enjoy passing through some of the most scenic parts of Slovakia. The legendary Danube welcomes you to Budapest with Buda Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Matthias Coronation Church. Austria’s capital, Vienna, is next—the elegant city known for the waltz, delectable pastries, and awe-inspiring Habsburg palaces.
Your last stop before returning to the Frankfurt area, is the UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Prague where you will admire the Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, and world-famous Astronomical Clock.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class air to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Round-trip airport transfers*
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Hotel Frankfurt Messe
- 2 nights in Berlin at the Park Inn Alexanderplatz Hotel
- 2 nights in Warsaw at the Mercure Warszawa Airport
- 2 nights in Kraków at the Hotel Great Polonia Conrad Krakow
- 2 nights in Budapest at the InterCity Hotel Budapest
- 2 nights in Vienna at the Roomz Vienna Gasometer
- 2 nights in Prague at the Hotel Duo Praha
- 1 night in Frankfurt at the Hotel Frankfurt Messe
- Buffet breakfast daily
- 5 dinners
- Guided sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:
- Guided tours of Berlin, Warsaw, Jasna Gora Monastery, Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague
- Visits to Weimar, Poznan, Bratislava and Nuremberg
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges
*Note: Transfers are included if your flight arrives and departs Frankfurt between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Explore Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
- A local guide will bring you to all of the highlights within Central Europe.
Visit Buda Castle, which dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest.
-
Stay in charming properties across Europe.
While in Germany, enjoy a Pils complemented with a soft pretzel!
You will start and finish your journey in Frankfurt, spending two overnights each in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, and Prague.
From Germany, it’s on to the historical land of Poland. You will visit the charming Poznan, the magnificent Warsaw, the historic Jasna Góra Monastery, the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, and the romantic city of Kraków.
As you travel to Hungary, admire the majestic Tatra Mountains and enjoy passing through some of the most scenic parts of Slovakia. The legendary Danube welcomes you to Budapest with Buda Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Matthias Coronation Church. Austria’s capital, Vienna, is next—the elegant city known for the waltz, delectable pastries, and awe-inspiring Habsburg palaces.
Your last stop before returning to the Frankfurt area, is the UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Prague where you will admire the Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, and world-famous Astronomical Clock.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Frankfurt!
Upon arrival, go to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Check-in - Hotel Frankfurt Messe Affiliated by Meliá
Day 2. Frankfurt - Weimar - Berlin
As you leave Frankfurt, today's first stop will be in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the "Athens of Germany." Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin.
Choose to stay under the colorful roof of the Park Inn Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Adorned with three restaurants, a spa, multiple bars, flat-screen TVs, and four stars, the tallest hotel in Berlin will not only accommodate but amaze. Standing right on Alexanderplatz Square, the Park Inn boasts marble bathrooms with power showers, heated floors, free WiFi, and air-conditioning.
With a fully-stocked fitness center, spa, sauna, and massages available, unwind and get all of your stress out, especially before picking out a classy place to wine and dine. To get a taste of local specialties, step into the Zillestube restaurant, or the Humboldt to expand your palette to international cuisine. You could also pull up a seat in the bar, lounge, or open kitchen.
Alexanderplatz Station is well within walking distance and offers transport by bus, tram, underground and S-Bahn rail links to all parts of Berlin. Surrounded by museums, architecture, and fantastic culture, a stay at the Park Inn is just what a trip to Berlin warrants.
Nestled in the Wilmersdorf district, this modern hotel offers easy access to the main sites in Berlin. With an Underground Station just steps from the hotel's lobby, you'll be on your way to central Berlin in minutes!
This contemporary hotel is the perfect place to relax after an exciting day of sightseeing. Work all your stresses away in the fitness center, or grab a snack from the 24-hour lobby bar.
Open the door to your spacious room and find free WiFi, bath amenities, stylish decor, and much more!
Day 3. Berlin
Today, you'll enjoy your first guided city tour, of Berlin - a unique capital city that combines history and modernity like no other.
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its Neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden. This is now complemented by brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.
Day 4. Berlin - Poznan, Poland - Warsaw
Continue on from Berlin, traveling east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading centers, and admire its Renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland.
Located just 3.5 miles from the vibrant heart of Warsaw, the Mercure Warszawa Airport is a family-friendly hotel close to the city's key attractions. The Blue City Shopping Center is a short 2.1 miles away, providing an excellent shopping experience. The surrounding area has various recreational options, including a Racing Center karting track and the Arco Bowling Alley.
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of amenities including access to a charming coffee shop, a garden, a gym, and convenient dry cleaning and laundry services. Indulge in international cuisine at the on-site Mercure Hotel Restauracja, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and meals specially prepared for children.
Guestrooms feature premium bedding, comfortable pillows, and features such as safes and workspaces tailored to the needs of business travelers. Enjoy complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, relax by the cozy fireplace in the lobby, and unwind with a drink at the bar.
Modern style meets traditional comfort at this wonderful hotel in the heart of Warsaw! Check-in with the 24-hour reception team, then open the door to your spacious room. Inside, you'll find free WiFi, TV, bath amenities, plush bedding, and much more.
Once you get settled, treat yourself to a delicious Polish meal at the onsite Metro Jazz Bar & Bistro Restaurant.
Day 5. Warsaw
Today you'll enjoy a guided tour of Warsaw - a UNESCO World Heritage City and Poland's capital, known as the country's cultural, scientific, educational and tourism hub.
Day 6. Warsaw - Jasna Góra - Auschwitz - Kraków
Travel from Warsaw today, making stops in Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, and then what is left of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. This evening, you'll arrive in Krakow, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
Check-in - Hotel Great Polonia Conrad Kraków
Conveniently located along the bustling E77 road in Krakow, the 4-star Hotel Great Polonia Conrad Kraków blends classic elegance with modern comfort to create a rejuvenating travel experience for all guests.
Step inside and be greeted by a warm and inviting ambiance, continuously translating into guest rooms, each of which are thoughtfully designed with bright, cheerful colors and furnished with rich, warm-toned furniture. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, beautiful view, and daily housekeeping.
Fuel your adventures in Krakow with a delightful European breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, featuring a variety of dishes made to cater to every guest's needs. Later, unwind at the café bar, the perfect spot to enjoy a light snack or a refreshing drink after a day of exploring Kraków's treasures.
Nearby attractions include Main Market Square, Schindler Factory Museum, several ski lifts, St. Florian's Gate, and more.
Today you'll visit two very significant historical sites. Jasna Góra (in Czestochowa) is the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has become the country’s national symbol. Later, you'll visit what is left of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust.
Day 7. Kraków
See the highlights of Kraków today on your included tour. Enjoy free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals.
Krakow is regarded by many as Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital, and today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Enjoy a guided tour of ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter and St. Mary’s Church, and visit Wawel Cathedral.
Day 8. Kraków - Budapest, Hungary
Travel through three countries today. First you'll head south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your next two nights will be spent in Budapest, the most lively of Eastern European capitals.
Check-in - InterCity Hotel Budapest
The IntercityHotel Budapest welcomes guests to a stylish stay right in the city center, conveniently located just next to the Keleti Train Station. This hotel possesses a contemporary charm fit for travelers of all types, featuring sleek decor, comfortable and spacious rooms, and on-site dining options.
The hotel's 300+ rooms all come equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, coffee/tea maker, daily housekeeping, and a sleek private bathroom. Guests may unwind at one of the hotel's many shared public lounges, at the on-site bar, or at the restaurant.
Indulge in a rich breakfast buffet to start the day with continental food options. Later on in the day, options vary from regional, international, and seasonal dishes served for lunch and dinner in the on-site restaurant. For those seeking relaxation, the BistroLounge & Bar offers an inviting setting with a selection of snacks and beverages. The hotel also features a conference area accommodating up to 200 guests, equipped with five adaptable meeting rooms, making it ideal for corporate events in a modern and convenient environment.
The IntercityHotel Budapest includes an on-site parking garage, and is situated conveniently next to a train conjunction. Nearby attractions include Liberty Bridge, Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, Museum of Applied Arts, Buda Castle, and more.
Day 9. Budapest
Experience a guided tour of Budapest today - the timelessly elegant capital where the majestic Danube River separates the city into Buda and Pest.
Day 10. Budapest - Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria
Journey northwest and cross the border into neighboring Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube, to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna.
Check-in - Roomz Vienna Gasometer
Stay in Roomz Vienna for stylish, comfortable rooms! This hotel is close to Saint Stephen’s Cathedral and other Austrian sights. Rooms each have private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, and free Wi-Fi. Use the fitness center, grab a drink at the 24-hour bar, and relax on the terrace! The hotel is perfect for guests who want to walk the city and take public transportation to their destinations.
Day 11. Vienna
On today's guided tour you'll get to know the charming city of Vienna - which offers a perfect blend of historical wonders, stunning architecture, world-class music, outstanding cuisine and imperial grandeur.
Day 12. Vienna - Prague, Czech Republic
Enjoy a relaxed morning, then this afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, traveling through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague.
Check-in - Hotel Duo
Hotel Duo is just about 12 minutes from the Prague city center by public transportation. Guest rooms include free WiFi, television, and fridge. The onsite restaurant serves Czech and International cuisine. The hotel also features a fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna. Spa services, including Thai massages, are available for an additional charge.
Day 13. Prague
Today you'll experience a guide tour of Prague - the capital city of the Czech Republic and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its historical and cultural treasures.
Today you'll discover the magical city of Prague - known for its breathtaking beauty, rich history and unique vibe. The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. Your guided tour will feature such landmarks as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the iconic astronomical clock.
Day 14. Prague - Nuremberg, Germany - Frankfurt Area
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church, before heading towards the Frankfurt area.
Check-in - Hotel Frankfurt Messe Affiliated by Meliá
Day 15. Depart Frankfurt
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning, before it's time to head to the airport for your flight home.