The Best of Eastern Europe (RO)

14 days from Berlin to Berlin

2023 Tour Details

They say you can’t stop time. Prague is 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 private Chopin concert in the maestro’s hometown of architecturally alluring Warsaw, music lovers will be equally elated.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

BERLIN
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church; farewell dinner at a local restaurant

POZNAN
Stop in the historic city

WARSAW
Guided sightseeing, visit the Cathedral of St. John; LF attend a private Chopin concert

CZESTOCHOWA
Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra and its Black Madonna

AUSCHWITZ
Visit the site of the former concentration camp

KRAKOW
Guided sightseeing, walking tour of the Kazimierz Quarter, see Wawel Castle, visit St. Mary’s Church

DONOVALY
Stop in this picturesque ski resort

BUDAPEST
Guided sightseeing, panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion, visit Matthias Coronation Church

VIENNA
Guided sightseeing, visit Heldenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral

TELC
LF Enjoy an included lunch

PRAGUE
Guided sightseeing, Astronomical Clock, visit the Hradčany Castle grounds; LF taste a Trdelnik rolled pastry

DRESDEN
Walking tour

Notes:

  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Transportation:

Motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch; 5 three-course dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY Welcome to Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner Dinner

Day 2

BERLIN Historic Berlin BERLIN Join a guided sightseeing tour of the city’s historic sites. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stops at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin, its towers rising as a symbol of peace between nations. See the vast Holocaust Memorial the sombre site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate – Berlin's most famous landmark.

Day 3

BERLIN–POZNAN, POLAND–WARSAW Polish Treasures POZNAN Stop in the historic city en route to Warsaw.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
373 mi / 600 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!

Day 4

WARSAW Classical Notes in Warsaw WARSAW Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John. Attend a LF private Chopin concert.
Breakfast Breakfast

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.

Day 5

WARSAW–CZESTOCHOWA–AUSCHWITZ–KRAKOW The Shining Mountain CZESTOCHOWA Visit the Monastery of Jasna Góra famous for its Black Madonna.
AUSCHWITZ Visit the site of the former concentration camp en route to Krakow.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
217 mi / 350 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.

Day 6

KRAKOW Eastern Gem KRAKOW Enjoy free time this morning before a guided walking tour of Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, and a visit to St. Mary’s Church. Free time this late afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

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.

Day 7

KRAKOW–DONOVALY, SLOVAKIA–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Take a scenic drive through Slovakia DONOVALY Stop at the beautiful ski resort.
Breakfast Breakfast
261 mi / 420 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.

Day 8

BUDAPEST The Pearl of the Danube BUDAPEST Follow a guided sightseeing tour, including Matthias Coronation Church and a panoramic view from Fishermen’s Bastion. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Since the wedding of King Matthias I, the church bearing his name has continued to host royal weddings and coronation ceremonies within its grand Neo-Gothic walls. From Matthias Coronation Church, you’ll also take in the perfect view of Fisherman’s Bastion with its seven towers overlooking the Danube River.

Day 9

BUDAPEST–VIENNA, AUSTRIA The City of Music VIENNA Free time for lunch. Guided sightseeing features a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Breakfast Breakfast
174 mi / 280 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.

Day 10

VIENNA City of Dreams VIENNA Enjoy a free day in beautiful Vienna.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION 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–PRAGUE Bohemian Beauties TELC LF Stop in one of the most beautiful towns in the Czech Republic for a light lunch with local specialties. Scenic drive through Moravia and Bohemia.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner
205 mi / 330 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEM Discover the beauty of Telc, with the beautiful pastels and bold hues of its Renaissance and Baroque town homes. Then indulge in local specialties served for lunch.

Day 12

PRAGUE The Golden City PRAGUE Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and the Hradcany Castle grounds. LF Taste a traditional trdelník pastry. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES After seeing the gorgeous sights of Prague, we’ll treat you to a traditional trdelník. This delicious, rolled pastry dough is topped with sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts – then fire-cooked for a warm confection you can’t resist. A staple in Prague’s Christmas markets, trdelník is a tempting treat all year round on the streets of the Golden City.

Day 13

PRAGUE–DRESDEN, GERMANY–BERLIN Auf Wiedersehen, Berlin! DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch, followed by an orientation walk featuring the Zwinger Palace Courtyard.
BERLIN Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
211 mi / 340 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.

Day 14

BERLIN Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

MARTINA SELJAK

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"See the most vibrant part of Europe and let me show you the "other side" of the Old Continent-where the borders are still shifting, where history has been rewritten, and the "bad boys" turned good overnight after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain."

Tour Director -  MARTINA SELJAK

 Accommodations

BERLIN

NH COLLECTION BERLIN MITTE FRIEDRICHSTRASSE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

WARSAW

MERCURE WARSAW CENTRUM

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

KRAKOW

INX DESIGN

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

VIENNA

ZEITGEIST HAUPTBAHNOF

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

PRAGUE

HERMITAGE HOTEL PRAGUE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

BUDAPEST

CROWNE PLAZA BUDAPEST

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
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