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Summary

This fast-paced tour is tailor-made for avid adventurers. Bustling cities? Check. Cosy hamlets and hidden gems? Yes, indeed. Sweeping scenic vistas? You bet. We take you to all the best spots so you can tick items off of that bucket list. Explore incredible Neuschwanstein Castle; the inspiration for the fairytale castle in Disneyland. Visit Salzburg; the birthplace of Mozart. Enjoy dinner in a traditional German beer hall in Munich. Discover Budapest’s unique vibe, and walk the cobbled streets of Prague. Visit Vienna, Innsbruck and so much more. This is what Eastern European holiday dreams are made of!

Highlights

  • Explore incredible Neuschwanstein Castle; the inspiration for the fairytale castle in Disneyland
  • Visit Salzburg; the birthplace of Mozart
  • Enjoy dinner in a traditional German beer hall in Munich
  • Visit Budapest, Vienna, Innsbruck, Bratislava, Vaduz and Nuremberg
  • Enjoy a free day to explore Prague

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Start Point

Hotel in Munich | 10:00 AM

End Point

Hotel in Munich | 10:00 AM
DAY 1: Start of tour in Munich

Welcome to Munich! Meet up with your tour leader at the hotel in the morning before heading out on an orientation tour of the city. Munich as a city exhibits both prosperity and a certain amount of comfort and cosiness. Munich’s apparent contradictions will delight the avid explorer. Along with modern high-powered industry, designer shopping districts and sleek BMWs, you’ll find a wealth of cultural hotspots in Munich. Even with all its smart sophistication, Munich has a certain charm that visitors find irresistible. Tonight, join your tour leader and fellow travellers at a traditional German beer hall to get a taste of German culture and cuisine.

Meals: Dinner

DAY 1: Start of tour in Munich

Welcome to Munich! Meet up with your tour leader at the hotel in the morning before heading out on an orientation tour of the city. Munich as a city exhibits both prosperity and a certain amount of comfort and cosiness. Munich’s apparent contradictions will delight the avid explorer. Along with modern high-powered industry, designer shopping districts and sleek BMWs, you’ll find a wealth of cultural hotspots in Munich. Even with all its smart sophistication, Munich has a certain charm that visitors find irresistible. Tonight, join your tour leader and fellow travellers at a traditional German beer hall to get a taste of German culture and cuisine.

Experiences

Discover Munich on an orientation tour: Join your tour leader on an orientation tour of Munich to get you acquainted with this wonderful German city. Munich is the capital of Bavaria, and is home to centuries-old buildings and modern culture. It’s also famous for being the home of Oktoberfest!

Welcome dinner in a German beer hall: Tonight, enjoy a visit to a traditional German beer hall. Sample excellent German beer, along with traditional German cuisine. Prost!

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DAY 2: Neuschwanstein Castle - Innsbruck

It’s time to travel to Innsbruck, with a stopover at the famous Neuschwanstein Castle on the way! With turrets soaring high above the surrounding woodland, this is a castle that will bring all those familiar fairy tales to mind. Take a tour of this outstanding European landmark before heading to Innsbruck in nearby Austria. This is one of the few places in the world that can really lay claim to having something for everyone. It's not every destination that offers extreme sports (thanks to the close proximity of the soaring Nordkette Alps), fascinating historical heritage (courtesy of the legacy of the Habsburgs), and vibrant modern attractions to boot. Arrive in the afternoon and set out for an orientation tour of the city. Then you can choose to add an ascent up the Nordkette mountain, or simply explore incredible Innsbruck at your leisure.

Experiences

Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle: Enter the incredible Neuschwanstein Castle and enjoy a tour of this magical structure! This spectacular castle looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale - which incidentally isn't far from the truth. Neuschwanstein Castle served as the inspiration for the famous Disneyland castle!

Visit Innsbruck: Arrive in this charming Austrian city, and embark on an orientation tour. Innsbruck is known for its imperial and modern architecture with the town square and its famous Goldenes Dachi (Golden Roof) among its highlights. This is where the modern urban environment meets the natural outdoors.

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DAY 3: Salzburg - Vienna

From Innsbruck, head for the grandeur of Vienna, stopping on the way in Salzburg. Arrive in Vienna, and enjoy a driving tour of the city. Few cities can show off such cultural and historical splendour while maintaining a profile as an exciting, modern city, but Vienna does it well. Along with a musical past that includes luminaries like Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms, and artworks by masters like Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka, Vienna has a buzzing modern culinary scene, cheerful, bustling pubs and bars, and a host of clubs and music venues in which to dance the night away. Tonight, you are free to explore. Join in the optional Mozart concert experience for a night of exceptional music!

Experiences

Visit Salzburg: Enjoy a visit to Salzburg in Austria. This beautiful city boasts a hilltop fortress and incredible views of the Alps. Salzburg is famous for being the birthplace of Mozart as well as for being the setting for The Sound of Music!

Driving and walking guided tour of Vienna: On the drive into Vienna, Austria’s capital city, you will see Schönbrunn Palace before reaching the Inner City, and one of the best vistas from Belvedere Hill. Vienna is known as the 'City of Music’ due to its classical heritage and the prodigies that worked there including Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms to name a few, as your local guide on your walking tour will tell you. The tour starts at the Golden Mile on the RingStrasse (Parliament, City Hall, Burgtheater). Then, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and St Stephen’s Cathedral, which is Vienna’s geographic and historic centre.

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DAY 4: Vienna - Budapest

Today, travel to Budapest; the Hungarian capital which lies on both sides of the Danube River. Blessed with natural beauty as well as Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture, this is a city to behold. Arrive in the city, and get a good overview of it all with a Budapest driving tour accompanied by a local guide. See top sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, and drive along the river admiring the city. This afternoon is yours to enjoy the city as you please. Choose to enjoy a dinner cruise down the Danube River tonight.

Experiences

Driving tour of Budapest: Meet up with a local guide who will accompany us on a driving tour of the city and point out all the best-loved sights. Learn more about Hungarian culture and language and the city's fascinating history. Drink in incredible views from atop Gellert Hill and the Citadel, make a stop at Heroes Square and get an eyeful of other must-see attractions like Budapest Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the State Opera, the castle district, and more.

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DAY 5: Budapest - Bratislava - Prague

Today, new countries are calling! Travel to Prague, in the Czech Republic. Along the way stop in Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, and enjoy an orientation tour of the city. This afternoon, arrive in Prague, and set out on a city tour with a local guide who will show you the highlights of this incredible city. Famous for its art, architecture, cobbled lanes and ancient chapels, this is also home to some of Europe’s finest beer. For dinner, experience authentic Czech cuisine at our local restaurant on your first night in Prague.

Experiences

Orientation tour of Bratislava: Visit Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, and join your tour leader for an orientation tour of the city where you will see the Old Town, Primatial Palace, Michael’s Gate, the Main Square, Old Town Hall, Slovak National Theatre and Reduta. 

Guided tour of Prague: Discover this incredible city with a local guide. Since freeing itself from communism, Prague has joined other European jewels like Paris, Rome and Amsterdam to take its place as one of Europe’s most fascinating destinations. Prague's dramatic history is reflected in the beauty of the architecture of churches, opera houses, concert halls and parks. 

Prague dinner: Experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant on your first night in Prague, the history of this restaurant dates back hundreds of years, and it is a favourite place for locals as well as our Expat Explore groups. You will also have the option to try famous Czech Beer!

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DAY 6: Prague: Free Day

Enjoy a free day to explore this captivating destination. Revisit some of the highlights from yesterday’s locally guided tour or join your tour leader on the Prague+ excursion for a more in-depth experience of the city. For food enthusiasts, there are numerous beer halls in which to sample a local brew, and for those who wish to put your stamp on the city, why not visit the legendary Lennon wall; a tribute to John Lennon and words of peace, which is added to on a daily basis by the thousands of visitors to the city. Enjoy traditional Czech culture during tonight’s optional excursion.

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DAY 7: Nuremberg - Munich

It’s time to travel back to Munich in Germany today. En route, enjoy a stop in Nuremberg; Bavaria's second-largest city. Nuremberg is famous for its incredible historic architecture, dark beer and frenetic energy. Enjoy some free time to wander the streets before hopping back on the coach to reach the final destination. Arrive in Munich, check into the hotel, and enjoy free time this evening. Tonight is the last night on tour, so be sure to make the most of it with your newly-made travel friends!

Experiences

Visit historic Nuremberg: Enjoy a visit to this historic and hugely popular Bavarian city. See the medieval castle, and get a chance to explore the walled Old Town. Did you know that Nuremberg was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire? It was also the preferred residence of many German kings throughout history!

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DAY 8: End of tour

Today, the tour ends after breakfast in Munich. By now, you will have enjoyed 8 experience-filled days exploring Eastern Europe! Be sure to share contact details with your fellow travellers, so that you can stay in touch after you have returned home. We hope it has been the perfect taste of Europe that this tour will have you coming back for more again soon!

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Breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

  • 7 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room

Meals

  • 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners 
    *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard 
  • Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days) 

Tour Leader

  • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
  • Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

11 Experiences!

  • Discover Munich on an orientation tour
  • Welcome dinner in a German beer hall
  • Step into a fairytale at Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Explore Innsbruck on an orientation tour
  • Visit Salzburg; birthplace of Mozart
  • Discover the delights of Vienna on a guided tour
  • See the best-loved sights in Budapest on a driving tour
  • Visit Bratislava; the capital of Slovakia
  • Explore Prague on a guided tour
  • Enjoy Czech cuisine at a local spot in Prague
  • Visit Nuremberg; a popular historic Bavarian city

Accommodation

Hotels are chosen closer to departure date. We do use a variety of hotels in each destination, so you may stay in a hotel different to that listed here.

Munich

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Nordkette Mountain Experience

This experience takes you all the way up to the Jewel of the Alps - Nordkette Mountain. Located in Karwendel Nature Park in the heart of Innsbruck, the impressive mountain range is just minutes from the city centre. The journey takes you on a funicular ride and two round-trip cable car rides to the highest viewing point (Hafelekar peak) at 2,300 m, offering incredible panoramic views of the surrounding vistas and alps, as well as Innsbruck city!

Optional Excursions

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour and paid for in cash (in the stated currency) to your tour leader.
Prices and availability are subject to change

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19 May 2024 - 26 May 2024Flexible booking date for 19 May 2024 - 26 May 2024Only 2 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 1,080
09 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024Flexible booking date for 09 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024Only 6 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 1,030
16 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024Flexible booking date for 16 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024Only 3 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 1,030
14 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024Flexible booking date for 14 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024Only 6 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 965
21 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024Flexible booking date for 21 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024Only 6 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 965
28 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024Flexible booking date for 28 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024Only 5 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 1,030
01 Sep 2024 - 08 Sep 2024Flexible booking date for 01 Sep 2024 - 08 Sep 2024Only 6 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 965
08 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024Flexible booking date for 08 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024Only 4 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 965
13 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024Flexible booking date for 13 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024Only 3 seats left at this price€ 1,390 € 1,080

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Additional Information

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Reviews

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Arlene B. Verified Buyer 2023-07-24
Awesome and amazing travel experience!
The entirety of the tour was very satisfying for the price. Fast paced, but well organized. Our group enjoyed the taste of every place we visited. We had the chance to take photos of every place and every experience during the tour. We like the way ExpatExplore orient and teach the travelers how to avail of public transportation. Our tour leader (Emma) was sooo amazing. She's sooo good in everything. She's patient and accommodating, our driver (Martin) was sooo good. He drove the bus safely and smoothly 'til we snoozed (we needed it badly). A+ and big hoorays to both of them. Thank you so much to both of them. Thanks a lot also ExpatExplore for giving us this wonderful experience! We're proud to be a part of your growing family!
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JMK Verified Buyer 2023-07-22
A taste of Eastern Europe Tour
We had a blast, Emma Ozvald , was very efficient all through our tour. Happy to see 5 Countries in 8 Days. Our driver Martin, was a very good and safe driver. The foods were exotic we enjoyed it from every country. 10 ++++
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Maflo Verified Buyer 2023-07-22
Unforgettable experience
Our tour leader Emma and driver Martin together with group mates made this tour even more memorable.
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Mike Verified Buyer 2023-07-22
Best summer yet
I liked this tour mostly because we were a small group, could get to know each person individually.
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Minnie Mouse Verified Buyer 2023-07-17
Lovely vac. in Eastern Europe
Was a great tour but be prepared to use subways on your own in the cities on your free days.

Why this tour?

If you want a short and sweet introduction to the best of Eastern Europe, this is the vacation for you. A Taste of Eastern Europe tour should showcase the spots that make Eastern European travel so well-loved, within a short amount of time, and that is what this whirlwind 8-day holiday does! 

Our Eastern Europe tours from Munich offer trips to historic cities and cosy hamlets, and will impress you with scenic countryside views. Start off in the charming city of Munich; home to bustling German culture. Lovers of music, art and history are sure to be captivated with stops in Vienna, Salzburg and Prague. Budapest is alive with a unique Hungarian atmosphere, relaxing bath houses and amazing architecture. Enjoy stops in Innsbruck, Bratislava and Nuremberg for more insight into the region’s history. Over the 8 days, the itinerary is designed to provide you with a taste of what makes these destinations so fantastic! As a “taster”, this tour is a great fit for new visitors to East Europe. The Taste of Europe tour can help you find your favourite spots you would like to visit again for a longer time in the future.

The chance to visit Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle is an exciting highlight of this trip. The breathtaking castle was the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle! Look forward to informative, locally-guided tours of Vienna and Prague as well as free days to explore Budapest and Prague. The free days are your opportunity to join great optional excursions like the Danube River cruise, a folk evening and in-depth city tour.  

Exploring with us on our coach tours, is a fun, easy and affordable way to see Eastern Europe.