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12 nights in Hotels

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4 Dinner (D) 12 Breakfast (B)

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Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world. Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building. Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche. Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views. Prague: See the bright lights and church spires from a totally new perspective. Ships ahoy! Kutna Hora: We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies). Vienna: Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go. Budapest: An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion. Kraków: A local expert will take you around the UNESCO-listed Old Town, show you Wawel Castle and tell you the best place to taste some pierogi. Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau: Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II. Warsaw: Fill up on Polish food in an authentic Warsaw restaurant with 20 of your new BFFs. Warsaw: Stroll around the Polish capital, listening to pearls of wisdom from your expert guide. You’ll see the Old Town, Royal Castle and more.

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Historical Walking Tour Alternative Berlin Traditional Czech Evening

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Berlin

Here we are in the arms of Germany, the first of 6 incredible countries we’re going to get very familiar with over the next 13 days. Settle in to your new digs before we head out to start the exploring. This city is one of the world’s most historical spots, where history and modern Europe come together. And let us tell you, it is seriously cool. We’ll down some traditional German food at a local restaurant to start the trip right. This is happening! We’ll then see the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall known as East Side Gallery and one of the city’s symbols, covered in grafitti from head to toe.
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin

We’ll dive right in with an A to Z of the city. Then, opt onto a historical walking tour & see where many East Berliners tried to escape to the West at Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial and Brandenburg Gate. Follow up by shopping boutiques and perusing the street art and pokey galleries symbolic of Berlin’s creative scene, stopping to re-fuel on a beer or two.
Day 3 Day 3: Berlin To Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Berlin To Prague

This morning we head to the border and stop at a town called Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirthed beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. By the afternoon we’ll be Czech side, heading to the buzzing capital city of Prague. Always down to explore, we’ll waste no time getting acquainted with castles, bridges, gothic cathedrals & general prettiness galore on an included guided tour of the city on foot. You’ll be feeling like a local in no time at all.
Day 4 Day 4: Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Prague

Prague is yours to uncover, one ovocné knedlíky traditional fruit dumpling at a time. We’ll explore the city one of our favourite ways today, by boat, taking in the epic spots that have put this Eastern European city on the map. Use your free time to shop for some famous Bohemian beads and amber jewellery or dive a little deeper into the lanes and courtyards of the Old Town, and sus out a rooftop bar for a cocktail overlooking the city.
Day 5 Day 5: Prague To Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Prague To Vienna

Just remember, with every great city we leave behind we find another one, and today we have Vienna in our vision. Out of Prague, our first stop is the World Heritage-listed Kutná Hora. Make the local Sedlec Ossuary chapel high priority, it’s decked out and furnished in the bones of over 40,000 ... humans. And trust us it’s a must see in this part of the world. Here in Vienna, we’ll be greeted by Baroque streetscapes and trendy coffee shops, it’ll be pretty hard not to fall in love instantly. End the day at one of the world’s most historic theme parks: Prater, and eating schnitzel in the leafy surrounding park.
Day 6 Day 6: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Vienna

With so much to do and see, we’ll take a city tour, seeing the grandeur of Hofburg Palace, the uber elegant State Opera House and the gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, pop by the Vienna Museum of Art or roam the streets on architectural observation. Tonight you have the chance to visit Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner and then please your sense of sound with the classical music this city is famous for at a traditional concert in a real life PALACE. Mum would be so proud!
Day 7 Day 7: Vienna To Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vienna To Budapest

Vielen dank, Vienna! We are officially in love with everything you are. We’d stay for another strudel but we’ve heard about these famous Hungarian chimney cakes dusted in cinnamon and we’re a little bit intrigued... There’s nothing like stopping for lunch in an entirely new country before moving onto another, this is Europe after all. We’ll stretch our legs in the Slovakian capital with a stroll in the Old Town and come across it’s famous statues. They all have a story behind them, and you’ll learn about them all. Fun fact #1: Buda and Pest are two different cities separated by a river, together they make Budapest. Fun fact #2: You’re going to be head over heels with both of them by the time we scoot outta here. After a satisfying day of sightseeing of both sides of the city, and all the sights you’ve seen or read about, down goulash and cabbage rolls on tonight’s Danube cruise; you’ll be completely in the Hungarian spirit of things by the time we dock.
Day 8 Day 8: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Budapest

Those still keen to explore can jump on the Budapest Past and Present Tour and continue learning about this incredible city. The House of Terror, the Parliament Building, and some blissful buildings, this will take you on a journey of old and new. After all the beauty and knowledge you soaked up yesterday at the church of St. Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge, you’ll probably be feeling like a day soaking in the cities famous outdoor thermal pools set amongst Art Nouveau architecture while getting a bargain-priced massage - because why not. Blissed out in Budapest - there’s an Insta caption for you.
Day 9 Day 9: Budapest To Krakow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Budapest To Krakow

3 countries in one day - we can and we will! In no great hurry we will float out of Hungary with a sojourn through Slovakia (oh hello again) before we head into Poland for dinner. Ah, the life of a traveller. Pastel painted and manicured to perfection, Banska Bystrica is a lunch break that will charm you to no end. Make this a real box ticker by tucking into an item of Slovakia’s traditional creamy, dumpling filled cuisine. Once the capital of Poland, Krakow is now known for its silver mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Tonight we take you to one of our favourite restaurants for a traditional feed, then you can rest up knowing we have all day tomorrow to get our Polish on.
Day 10 Day 10: Krakow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Krakow

A Jewish Quarter, a jaw-dropping castle & museums aplenty are just some of the relics found in the relatively untouched Krakow. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre should occupy your time with an included sightseeing tour with our Local Guide. You’ll even see a fire breathing dragon, very Game of Thrones might we add. Beautiful old town square will leave you charmed and packed full of knowledge once the tour wraps up. What else? We recommend you also conserve some energy for the option to get involved with a traditional Polish Pierogi (dumpling) evening, consisting of, well, dumplings. Collective YUM at these sweet and savoury treats.
Day 11 Day 11: Krakow To Warsaw
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Krakow To Warsaw

This morning we change our tune and take a moving stop at Auschwitz, the most infamous former Nazi concentration camp and a very sobering experience. We will change pace as we drop to an unfamiliar level by visiting the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau. Learning and growing is what we travellers do. We’ll arrive in Warsaw and end the night with a wholesome dinner, with even more luscious Polish food (it’s our treat to you!). We have all day tomorrow to explore, so there’s no need to start whipping through the to-do list just yet.
Day 12 Day 12: Warsaw
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Warsaw

You didn’t think we were winding down now, did you? Gosh no. Tragic bombings after the war have seen this city experience a re-birth, and it’s packed with museums, a buzzing street art scene, and cool vibes dotted with a dose of random to keep us on our toes. Your Local guide will give you the insider track as we take it all in on foot. A renowned musical city, keep your ears open day long and see what sound pleasures you also stumble upon. Oh what a tour it has been. We’ve eaten, strolled and learnt more than we thought possible, and no doubt made some unbreakable bonds along the way. Over drinks we’ll reminisce on the good times!
Day 13 Day 13: End Warsaw/Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: End Warsaw/Berlin

Whether you choose to hitch a free ride back to Berlin or you end your festivities here in Warsaw, the pain will be equally unbearable. We have just two words: Reunion Trip.

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13 days tour

Eastern Europe Road Trip (End Warsaw, 13 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Eastern Europe Road Trip (End Warsaw, 13 Days)

Day 1: Start Berlin

Day 2: Berlin

Day 3: Berlin To Prague

Day 4: Prague

Day 5: Prague To Vienna

Day 6: Vienna

Day 7: Vienna To Budapest

Day 8: Budapest

Day 9: Budapest To Krakow

Day 10: Krakow

Day 11: Krakow To Warsaw

Day 12: Warsaw

Day 13: End Warsaw/Berlin

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