Experience the best of Eastern Europe, including Zagreb, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam on a tour starting from Rome.
The best European trip packages combine action, intrigue and entertainment. This 11-day Best of Eastern Europe tour ticks all those boxes! Experience the world-famous canals of Venice and Amsterdam. Discover fairytale cities like Prague, Vienna and Ljubljana. Behold the beauty of Budapest and soak up Berlin’s history and vibrant culture.
Hotel in Rome
Hotel in London
10 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
10 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
10 Breakfasts | 4 Dinners
10 Breakfasts
4 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach
Air-conditioned coach
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Rome | 07:30 AM
Hotel in London | 07:00 PM (traffic / ferry dependent)
This morning, meet your tour leader and fellow travellers in Rome. Then, head to the canals of Venice! This floating city is home to top sights including the Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. This evening, join the Evening in Venice optional excursion and experience the lights of Venice from the canals!
Please note: An optional, Rome Add-on is available which includes a 2-night pre-tour stay in Rome - contact us to book now.
Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.
Start the tour with two nights in Rome! Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, a walking tour of Rome and services of tour leader included.
Start the tour with two nights in Rome! Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, a walking tour of Rome and services of tour leader included.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Today’s first destination is the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. This compact city boasts a fairytale castle, stunning architecture and surrounding natural beauty! Then, head to another capital city; Zagreb in Croatia! Embark on an orientation walk before enjoying free time to explore Zagreb’s unique mix of Hapsburg and Communist architecture. Check into the hotel before dinner this evening.
Enjoy an orientation tour of Slovenia’s capital! This compact destination boasts impressive architecture, a picturesque riverside and a hilltop castle looking over it all.
Enjoy an orientation tour of Slovenia’s capital! This compact destination boasts impressive architecture, a picturesque riverside and a hilltop castle looking over it all.
Embark on an orientation walk of Croatia’s capital city with your tour leader. See landmarks like the Museum of Contemporary Art, Maksimir Park, and Mirogoj.
Embark on an orientation walk of Croatia’s capital city with your tour leader. See landmarks like the Museum of Contemporary Art, Maksimir Park, and Mirogoj.
Cross the border into Hungary and stop at the scenic Lake Balaton before arriving in the capital city, Budapest! Cited as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Budapest draws travellers from around the world. Enjoy a locally-guided driving tour followed by free time. Tonight, choose to see the city illuminated at twilight during the Danube Dinner Cruise optional excursion.
Marvel at must-see attractions like Budapest Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the state opera and the castle district on this locally-guided driving tour.
Marvel at must-see attractions like Budapest Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the state opera and the castle district on this locally-guided driving tour.
Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.
Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.
This morning, travel to the Slovakian capital, Bratislava! Spot Bratislava Castle while embarking on an orientation tour. Then, it’s on to Vienna, Austria’s capital! Embark on a locally-guided walking and driving tour. Along with its classical heritage, magnificent palaces and museums, Vienna is a modern city with a vibrant nightlife. Taste authentic Viennese cuisine at a local restaurant tonight.
Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Bratislava’s charming and historic landmarks. Gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city.
Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Bratislava’s charming and historic landmarks. Gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city.
Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.
Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.
Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.
Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.
Enjoy a free day to explore Vienna! Join today’s incredible optional excursion to the striking Schönbrunn Palace, including a visit to a historic Viennese café for delectable coffee and cake. Classical music lovers can opt to join tonight’s optional excursion to indulge in a three-course dinner followed by a concert held in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, where Mozart once performed.
Soak up Vienna’s imperial history, admire Schönbrunn Palace, visit a historic Viennese café and enjoy a VIP Swarovski Vienna tour.
Soak up Vienna’s imperial history, admire Schönbrunn Palace, visit a historic Viennese café and enjoy a VIP Swarovski Vienna tour.
Experience a delicious Austrian dinner followed by a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery.
Experience a delicious Austrian dinner followed by a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery.
Today head to the Czech Republic! Known for its brilliant beer and fascinating history, Prague rewards all who visit. Set off on a walking tour to admire must-see sights including the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Charles Bridge. This evening, enjoy the option of a four-course dinner and traditional Czech folk music and dance show!
Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.
Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Today's first stop is Dresden in Germany. After WW2 bombing attacks ruined the city centre, the city was practically rebuilt from scratch to offer visitors today a pristine and stylish city. Next, journey to Berlin, Germany's capital. Upon arrival, embark on a driving tour. See poignant attractions like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie.
Enjoy a lunch stop in Dresden, a historic German city beautifully rebuilt after WW2 bombings. Explore striking architecture and find a spot for lunch.
Enjoy a lunch stop in Dresden, a historic German city beautifully rebuilt after WW2 bombings. Explore striking architecture and find a spot for lunch.
Uncover this vibrant city’s turbulent past with a local guide and discover must-see sights, including Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Reichstag.
Uncover this vibrant city’s turbulent past with a local guide and discover must-see sights, including Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Reichstag.
Enjoy a free day to further explore the history of the German capital! A great option which showcases the city’s highlights is the Berlin+ excursion. Visit the city’s top attractions such as the East Side Gallery and Berlin TV Tower to gain a deeper insight into Berlin’s history as well as its modern culture today.
Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and vibrant modern culture. Visit the East Side Gallery, the Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more.
Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and vibrant modern culture. Visit the East Side Gallery, the Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more.
This morning, say auf Wiedersehen to Germany as the tour journeys on to the Netherlands. Watch as the landscape changes to windmills and waterways while approaching the capital city of Amsterdam. This evening, enjoy a twilight canal cruise followed by dinner at a local restaurant. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy the city’s buzzing bars and cafés.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals. Enjoy a unique way of sightseeing while you admire the city’s top landmarks from its beloved waterways.
Experience the delights of Amsterdam on this free day! Alternatively, join the Dutch countryside optional excursion to see how local Dutch cheese and clogs are made and visit the quaint Dutch villages of Volendam and Zaanse Schans. As tonight is the last night of the tour, adding the optional Dutch Pancake Soiree to the itinerary is highly recommended.
Experience the Dutch countryside! Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations, visit Volendam and see the windmills of Zaanse Schans.
Experience the Dutch countryside! Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations, visit Volendam and see the windmills of Zaanse Schans.
Delight in one of the most delicious Dutch delicacies, Dutch pancakes, with a three-course dinner at a beautiful local restaurant in Amsterdam!
Delight in one of the most delicious Dutch delicacies, Dutch pancakes, with a three-course dinner at a beautiful local restaurant in Amsterdam!
There is one more stop before setting off for the UK. The Belgian city of Bruges is small but picturesque, with breathtaking architecture. Don’t miss the opportunity to try an authentic Belgian waffle or beer! Afterwards, travel back to London. After 11 days of unforgettable travel highlights, this unforgettable Eastern Europe tour comes to an end this evening.
Stop in this charming medieval city on the way to London. Enjoy free time to sample moules et frites, sip Belgian beer or buy local chocolate!
Stop in this charming medieval city on the way to London. Enjoy free time to sample moules et frites, sip Belgian beer or buy local chocolate!
Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Uncover this vibrant city’s turbulent past with a local guide and discover must-see sights, including Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and Reichstag.
Marvel at must-see attractions like Budapest Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the state opera and the castle district on this locally-guided driving tour.
Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.
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Start the tour with two nights in Rome! Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, a walking tour of Rome and services of tour leader included.
Take a water taxi cruise and gondola ride of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the romantic sights from the canals and enjoy an included dinner.
Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.
Soak up Vienna’s imperial history, admire Schönbrunn Palace, visit a historic Viennese café and enjoy a VIP Swarovski Vienna tour.
Experience a delicious Austrian dinner followed by a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery.
Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!
Discover Berlin’s fascinating history and vibrant modern culture. Visit the East Side Gallery, the Hackescher Markt, the Berlin TV Tower and more.
Experience the Dutch countryside! Enjoy cheese and clog-making demonstrations, visit Volendam and see the windmills of Zaanse Schans.
Delight in one of the most delicious Dutch delicacies, Dutch pancakes, with a three-course dinner at a beautiful local restaurant in Amsterdam!
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rome and London, book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
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If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.
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All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.
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Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.