Central & Eastern Europe Explorer

After meeting up with your tour leader at the hotel this morning, embark on an orientation tour of Munich. For further immersion into the city's sights and culture, join today's optional excursion. See all the top attractions with an expert local guide and get an authentic taste of German cuisine ! Later, enjoy a welcome dinner in a historic Bavarian restaurant.

Continuing the journey, stop at Neuschwanstein Castle - a 19th-century castle which inspired Disneyland’s castle. Explore this dreamy location with a local guide! Next, cross the border into Austria towards Innsbruck. Embark on an orientation tour before free time. Why not visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds on today’s optional excursion? Later, enjoy traditional Tyrolean music and cuisine by joining tonight's optional excursion.

Today's first destination is the world's sixth-smallest country, Liechtenstein. Stop in Vaduz, the capital, for a leisurely stroll and free time. Then, journey into Switzerland! Upon arrival in Lucerne, embark on an orientation tour of top sights, including the famous Chapel Bridge. Marvel at this beautiful city before heading to Interlaken. Enjoy an included Swiss dinner at the hotel tonight.

It’s a free day in the stunning Swiss Alps! You're guaranteed to see snow at the top of Jungfraujoch if you embark on today's optional excursion. Europe's highest train station promises exceptional mountain views, impressive glaciers and scenic landscapes. This evening, join the Swiss Fondue Dinner optional excursion to get a taste of Swiss cuisine and warm up.

After breakfast this morning, head to Italy's spectacular Lake District with a stop at the famous Lake Como. This immense body of water is fabulously framed by scenic villages. Explore the Lake District at leisure this afternoon. This is where La Dolce Vita lives! End the day back at the hotel with the group for a delicious included dinner.

First stop today is the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence. Embark on an orientation tour and enjoy a Tuscan lunch before a leather workshop. Next, travel to a world-renowned Italian icon - the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, journey to Montecatini and settle into the accommodation, or join the optional excursion to explore Montecatini Alto and enjoy a three-course dinner.

Fair Verona awaits! Arrive in the setting of Shakespeare's star-crossed tale and head out on an orientation tour before enjoying free time. Next up is Venice, a remarkable city which straddles 118 islands! See Venice from its charming canals by joining the optional An Evening in Venice excursion for a Gondola and water taxi ride followed by a local dinner!

After breakfast, soak up incredible scenery as the coach drives through the Italian Dolomite Mountains. Up next is a hidden Alpine gem, the monastery town Andechs, a highlight of this tour! Why not tuck into a hearty lunch while admiring Andech's countryside scenery? Next, return to Munich and settle into the hotel before spending the evening as you wish.

Discover why the Bavarian capital is one of the world's most dynamic destinations. Munich is truly a melting pot of culture, design and innovation. This afternoon, learn more about Munich’s history and enjoy mouthwatering Bavarian cuisine on an optional guided tour. This evening, get a literal taste of German culture at a traditional restaurant.

Journey to Austria today. Stop in the lakeside town of Mondsee, home to Mondsee Abbey. Up next is Melk. Tour the spectacular Melk Abbey overlooking the Danube river and enjoy a delicious lunch. Later this afternoon, arrive in Vienna, Austria's capital, and enjoy a free evening. Or, treat yourself to an optional excursion including dinner followed by a classical concert!

This morning, embark on a guided tour of Vienna. Soak up Vienna's breathtaking architectural, musical and artistic history. Enjoy free time here before continuing to Hungary. Upon arrival in Budapest, the capital, embark on a driving tour to see highlights like the Hungarian Parliament and St. Stephen‘s Basilica. Tonight, join the unmissable optional excursion to dine on the Danube river!

Tick two new countries off of your bucket list today! First up is the small but stunning capital of Slovakia, the city of Bratislava. Next, the journey continues to Prague. Spend the afternoon exploring this magical city with an expert local guide. This evening, head to a local restaurant to savour delicious Czech cuisine.

Spend a free day in the Czech Republic's fairytale capital! Prague+ includes a guided tour of  Prague Castle as well as a river cruise! This afternoon, join the Prague Tastes & Tales excursion for a deep dive into Prague history and a Slivovitz distillery tour and tasting. Later, opt for a traditional evening of Czech music, dance and cuisine!

En route back to Munich, stop in Nuremberg, Germany to soak up its history. As the second-largest city in Bavaria, it is praised for its outstanding architecture which was damaged during WWII and successfully restored thereafter. This afternoon, continue back to Munich. Spend the final evening on tour as you wish! It's the perfect opportunity for a group farewell.

After two full weeks of collecting lifelong memories across Central and Eastern Europe, the tour concludes after breakfast today. If you'd like to stay in touch with your newfound travel family, be sure to exchange contact details before you depart. Expat Explore wishes you a safe and fulfilling journey ahead. See you on the road again soon!