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The Best of Eastern Europe 2027
14 days from Berlin to Berlin
Tour Description:
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 excursions in Budapest and Prague so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 23 Apr 27 — Friday 07 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,629 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 07 May 27 — Friday 21 May 27 | Starting at $4,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 21 May 27 — Friday 04 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Jun 27 — Friday 18 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 18 Jun 27 — Friday 02 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,599 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 02 Jul 27 — Friday 16 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,459 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 16 Jul 27 — Friday 30 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,519 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 30 Jul 27 — Friday 13 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,619 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 13 Aug 27 — Friday 27 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Friday 24 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 24 Sep 27 — Friday 08 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,849 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Berlin includes stops at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate• Visit Poznan, Donovaly, and Dresden• Guided sightseeing in Warsaw plus [LF] Special Chopin concert• Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra in Czestochowa• Visit Auschwitz, site of the former concentration camp• Guided walking tour in Krakow includes a visit to St. Mary’s Church• Guided sightseeing tours in Budapest, Vienna, and Prague• Globus Choice excursions in Budapest − included in your tour with your choice of a visit to the Unicum factory and a taste of the traditional liqueur or a visit to a traditional thermal spa• Globus Choice excursions in Prague − included in your tour with your choice of a scenic lunch cruise on the Vltava River or a food-focused guided walking tour • [LF] Light lunch with local specialties in Telc
Notes:
Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camp Museum visits are not recommended for children under 14 years old.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camp Museum visits are not recommended for children under 14 years old.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 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
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DinnerDay 2 BERLIN
Historic 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
HISTORIC SPOTS 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 more reachable, and became considered a national symbol of peace and unity. Today it is Berlin's most famous landmark
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BreakfastDay 3 BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAW
Polish Treasures Depart Berlin for a drive that will take you across the border into Poland. En-route to Warsaw, stop at the Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest cities and spend some free time exploring this pretty town with its colourful Old Market Square. (B,D)
364 mi / 585 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM The university town of Poznań 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!
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Breakfast DinnerDay 4 WARSAW
Classical 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) and the Cathedral of St. John. Free time this afternoon to explore more of the city before attending a [LF] special Chopin concert. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
GREAT PERFORMANCES 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
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BreakfastDay 5 WARSAW–CZESTOCHOWA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKOW
The 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)
273 mi / 440 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Founded in the 13th century, the city of Czestochowa merged with 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
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Breakfast DinnerDay 6 KRAKOW
Eastern Gem Enjoy a morning at leisure to start exploring the city of Krakow. Later, meet your Local Guide for the city sightseeing tour which comprises a walking tour of the Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, plus an orientation drive with a photo stop at Wavel Castle and a visit of St. Mary’s Church. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Since its beginnings in the 7th century, Krakow has been a vital cultural city. The whole of Krakow has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible history and its ancient architecture which has remained virtually unscathed before its liberation from World War II. Today, you’ll revel in its large market square, vibrant streets, historic sites, and restaurants
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BreakfastDay 7 KRAKOW–DONOVALY, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Three countries today! From Poland, cross the border into Slovakia. Take a scenic drive to Donovaly, formerly an important player in the Slovak resistance, 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)
249 mi / 400 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PHOTO OPP 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
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BreakfastDay 8 BUDAPEST
Spend your day your way in Budapest Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour featuring Heroes Square and a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion. Explore more of Budapest with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Free time this evening. (B)
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BreakfastDay 9 BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA
The 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 specialities for dinner.(B)
177 mi / 285 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE 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
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BreakfastDay 10 VIENNA
City 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
EXPLORE MORE 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
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BreakfastDay 11 VIENNA–TELC, CZECH REPUBLIC–PRAGUE
Bohemian 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.” (B,L,D)
186 mi / 300 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEM 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
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BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 12 PRAGUE
Spend your day your way in Prague Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour to see the Astronomical Clock and visit the Hradčany Castle Grounds. Explore more of Prague with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Free time this evening. (B)
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BreakfastDay 13 PRAGUE–DRESDEN, GERMANY–BERLIN
Auf 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)
224 mi / 360 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM 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, but it also claims to have invented toothpaste tubes, beermats, and an early version of milk chocolate
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 14 BERLIN
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Berlin | Warsaw | Warsaw | Krakow | Krakow | Budapest | Vienna | Prague |
NH Collection Berlin Friedrichstrasse
Superior First-Class
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Friedrichstrasse 96 Berlin Germany
This contemporary styled 268 room hotel enjoys a prime location on the world-famous Friedrichstrasse, close to Berlin's best-known sights and shopping areas. Amenities include Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, a small fitness room, a bright glass roof topped breakfast and International buffet restaurant and a Taste Bar serving everything from street food snacks to delicious haute cuisine and cocktails.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Friedrichstrasse 96 Berlin Germany
This contemporary styled 268 room hotel enjoys a prime location on the world-famous Friedrichstrasse, close to Berlin's best-known sights and shopping areas. Amenities include Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, a small fitness room, a bright glass roof topped breakfast and International buffet restaurant and a Taste Bar serving everything from street food snacks to delicious haute cuisine and cocktails.
