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The Best of Eastern Europe

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 Trip Length
14 Days
 Trip Starts
Berlin
 Trip Finishes
Berlin
14 Day The Best of Eastern Europe Itinerary (Globus)
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Trip Style
Land Journey
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Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
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Overview

Read 7 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 14 Day The Best of Eastern Europe. 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...read more 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.

Itinerary

Welcome to Berlin!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Historic Berlin

BERLIN: Join a guided sightseeing tour of the city's historic sites. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

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.

Polish Treasures

POZNAN: Stop in the historic city en route to Warsaw. (B/D) 373 mi / 600 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEM: The university town of Pozna? 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!

Classical Notes in Warsaw

WARSAW: Guided sightseeing includes the Cathedral of St. John. Attend a private Chopin concert. (B)

LOCAL FAVOURITE - GREAT PERFORMANCES: Enjoy a wonderful performance of passionate compositions by Frederic Chopin in an elegant hall in Warsaw. Hear the moving music created by the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period.

The Shining Mountain

CZESTOCHOWA: Visit the Monastery of Jasna Gora famous for its Black Madonna.

AUSCHWITZ: Visit the site of the former concentration camp en route to Krakow. (B/D) 217 mi / 350 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Founded in the 13th century, the city of Czestochowa merged with Jasna Gora (meaning "Shining Mountain"). Here, the beautiful Jasna Gora monastery is a global pilgrimage site, home to stunning frescoes and the famed painting, Our Lady of Czestochowa - also known as the Black Madonna.

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. (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.

Take a scenic drive through Slovakia.

DONOVALY: Stop at the beautiful ski resort. (B) 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.

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. (B)

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.

The City of Music

VIENNA: Free time for lunch. Guided sightseeing features a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral. (B) 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.

City of Dreams

VIENNA: Enjoy a free day in beautiful Vienna. (B)

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.

Bohemian Beauties

TELC: 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. (B/L/D) 205 mi / 330 km

LOCAL FAVOURITE - 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.

The Golden City

PRAGUE: Guided sightseeing includes the Astronomical Clock and the Hradcany Castle grounds. Taste a traditional trdelnik pastry. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: After seeing the gorgeous sights of Prague, we'll treat you to a traditional trdelnik. 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, trdelnik is a tempting treat all year round on the streets of the Golden City.

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. (B/D) 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.

Safe travels until we meet again!

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

We've packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.

  • 13 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners

  • Berlin NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse (Superior First-Class)
  • Warsaw Mercure Warsaw Centrum (First-Class)
  • Krakow INX Design (First-Class)
  • Budapest Crowne Plaza Budapest (Superior First-Class)
  • Vienna Zeitgeist Hauptbahnof (First-Class)
  • Prague Hermitage Hotel Prague (Superior First-Class)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Reviews (7) View All Most Recent 'The Best of Eastern Europe' Reviews

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A wonderful trip with Globus 1 , NSW, Australia, Apr 2019
Well organised trip and sightseeing with Globus. It is very nice for them to offer a bottle of water every day. All hotels were high quality and centrally located (except Prague’s one a bit far). Optional tours at Vienna seem too many for concert and dinner. It would be good to include one or two into the normal trip. We had a free day at Vienna, and ...read more organised ourselves to Schönbrunn Palace. Berlin is an very exciting place, and we spent several extra days to explore the city. Overall it was a great trip. And thanks again, Hannah, for your help for all the bookings.
Very historic and interesting as well as good fun 4 , SA, Australia, May 2018
Very good tour. The only complaint would be the fact that optional excursions were a bit over the top in terms of the number.
Thought Provoking Vacation 4 , NSW, Australia, Sep 2017
I thought this would be an interesting trip but for anyone interested in history it really was. Seeing the worst of the Nazi regime at Auschwitz was horrifying but seeing how the countries we visited had improved their lifestyle since the fall of communism was encouraging. The constant changing of currencies was something to be prepared for. Hotels ...read more on the whole were very good and the food enabled us to try the local dishes. I did quite a few of the excursions and particularly liked the salt mine a and the gypsy music on our Budapest dinner. Our tour guide was, unfortunately not the best. He seemed to be quite uninterested in giving a lot of information and when we were off the bus we hardly saw him?
14 days The Best of Eastern Europe   5 , VIC, Australia, May 2017
My husband and I enjoyed thoroughly the whole trip of the 14 days Eastern Europe in April 2017. Though I cannot say it is perfect but it had met most of our expectations.

The tourist consultant, Dino, was exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable, helpful and responsible. The coach driver was also very polite and helpful. All the local tourist ...read more guides were also experienced and well presented. Out of the 43 tourists, I would say eighty percentage came from America, only 4 from Melbourne and two from New Zealand. We got along very well during our whole trip. The coach was very good except the wifi was sometimes very weak or disconnected. My husband and I joined in most of the excursions. Though they were not very cheap they were worth joining especially the concentration camp excursion. Most of the buffet breakfasts and the included dinners were of good standard. All the accommodations were centrally located so very convenient to find nice restatements, department stores and train stations.

I found your company , Global Journeys, trustworthy and well organised, and most importantly you offer good discounts to all tours and flights. I will definitely recommend your company to my friends.
Well-organised Tour with Caring Tour Director 6 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2016
This was the second time that we booked a European tour through Hannah Campbell at Global Journeys and she was, once again, informative and precise regarding our booking. We thoroughly enjoyed our Best Of Eastern Europe tour conducted by Globus. From the very start, it was clear that this was very well-organised with a competent, highly experienced ...read more tour director. Brane was always such a caring person who had everyone's best interests genuinely at heart. Our bus driver, Martin, was also excellent. There were 39 people on our tour - 6 Australians, 4 Canadians, 2 New Zealanders, 2 Puerto Rucans and 25 Americans. Everyone got on very well! There were many meals included and these were always ample and very tasty.

The hotels we stayed in were top-class and in great locations to get around when we had free time. The pace was constant but there was breathing space too to ensure that we all could manage the consistently early starts and the Busy days, especially when travelling between cities. The optional tours were well worth doing although many of the tour highlights were included in the basic price. For us, the highlights were the Polish Polka Party,the Danube Cruise at Night in Budapest and the Prague by Night Walking Tour. The local guides were outstanding in the various cities and towns. Overall, we would highly recommend this tour for a worry-free overseas trip involving various languages, currency and customs. Although staying in one place to fully appreciate it was not part of this tour, it was possible to decided which cities appealed for a possible return visit in the future.
Fantastic Central & Eastern Europe Experience   3 , WA, Australia, Jul 2016
Our experience with Global Journeys, especially with Michelle White has been excellent. All interactions with Michelle have been positive. She is professional, patient and quick to respond to multiple queries and changes to quotes regarding itineraries/destinations/dates. This was my first time booking a holiday through Global Journeys and I am happy ...read more to recommend them to anyone who is considering using this company, particularly when dealing with Michelle. We booked a 14 day European holiday with Globus via Global Journeys and we were somewhat happy with the overall experience however, we had some positive and negative experiences with the trip.

Firstly, there was a problem with our airport pick up as the driver was 45 minutes late due to a flight change by the airline. We arrived into Berlin half an hour earlier. This perhaps, should have been flagged by Global Journeys with Globus or the driver should have double checked arrival times prior to picking us up. This caused unnecessary angst arriving into Berlin with limited means of reaching the driver as it was a Sunday and the Globus office was shut. As for the tour, I believe advertising it as a 14 day tour is misleading because it is in fact a 12 day tour. A 6pm dinner & talk on the “first” day is hardly considered a fruitful 1st day although essential information were distributed. I think this could have been done at a day called “Pre-Tour or Induction” but it should not be regarded as the first day of the tour. Similarly, the trip really ended on day 13 with a farewell dinner as we didn’t really see anyone on the 14th morning for breakfast as most of our fellow travellers have departed Berlin by then and you are expected to check out of the hotel on the 14th day anyway.

Most of the hotel accommodations were of good standard and are generally located centrally at the city that we were visiting bar some issues with some which I will be posting separate reviews on Tripadvisor and via direct feedback to the individual hotels. Other than that, the overall itinerary was first-rate. Yes, it was very fast paced and covered a lot of sights and experiences so prospective travellers need to be prepared that a lot of fast walking is required. Some of the optional excursions were certainly a “must do” especially the dinner cruise on the Danube, the Salt Mines and the Mozart & Strauss concert. The dinner cruise on the Danube in Budapest is certainly the Highlight of the tour and the visit to Auschwitz was a memorable and humbling experience. Globus certainly took us to a lot of cities and sights that we wouldn’t have achieved in the same duration had we done this on our own so with that in mind, I am glad that we selected this tour.

The trip was complemented with a clean and new Mercedes coach (only four months old, we were told). It was also comforting to have a very careful driver, Roman and the fantastically funny Tour Director, Mario to share our journey with. In spite of his quirky sense of humour, Mario was very warm, efficient but professional. At the end of the tour, we felt like we have made a new friend. The travellers on this tour were a good mix of Americans, Canadians, Kiwis and Aussies who I believe got along well, especially after a few drinks! On the whole, it was an enjoyable tour that covered a lot of key tourist locations. The breakfasts at each hotel were excellent and the few lunches and dinners that were provided were also very good. Globus also took the trouble to provide a bottle of spring water for each traveller each morning which was very thoughtful. Are we glad we did this tour? Yes. Will we do another coach tour with Globus? Not for a while as the early wake up calls and early start was a killer for late owls like my husband and I.
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