Discover Central & Eastern Europe
16 days
from Berlin to Bucharest
From
$ 4099
Duration16 days
Combine iconic cities with destinations off the tourist trail on this 16-day tour which satiates travellers looking for fascinating cultural history, archaeological marvels, and little-known gems. Sample some of Vienna's finest eats with a culinary expert, go deep underground into a salt museum previously used as a bomb shelter, and relax along Lake Snagov, where Romanians go on holiday. Trusted local chefs, historians, and cultural experts help enrich this experience in a way that no audio tour or guidebook could ever achieve.
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Duration: 16 daysService level: Upgraded
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Starts in: BerlinPhysical Grading: Light
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Ends in: BucharestAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Berlin
Start place: Berlin
Please make your own way to the joining hotel.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
Arrive at any time.
Check-in time at hotel is approximately 3:00pm.
End place: Berlin
Day 2: Berlin
Start place: Berlin
Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and is a melting pot of different cultures and flavours.
Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO before exploring sections of the Berlin Wall with a local historian and delving deeper into its political and social history. Opt to take a river tour or visit galleries and museums with free time.
End place: Berlin
Meals: B
Day 3: Berlin/Prague
Start place: Berlin
A great way to spend the evening is watching the sunset from the heights of the Letna Beer Garden, where you can sample Czech beer, world-famous for its superb quality and low cost.
Head to the capital of the Czech Republic by train. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town, including the Jewish Quarter, astronomical clock, Charles Bridge, and Wenceslas Square.
End place: Prague
Meals: B
Day 4: Prague
Start place: Prague
Charles Bridge by day is packed with vendors and street musicians. At night, it is less crowded, and it's much easier to appreciate the scenery as well as the ever-so-slightly sinister quality of the statues looming overhead. Cross the bridge and you'll find yourself in Mala Strana, a far less crowded district that offers the perfect atmosphere for some introspective wandering.
If you're in the area and want to experience traditional Czech pubs which are guaranteed to be loud, lively, and packed with locals on any night of the week, this is the place for it. You'll find restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine like fried pork cutlets, goulash, and dumplings.
If you're in the area and want to experience traditional Czech pubs which are guaranteed to be loud, lively, and packed with locals on any night of the week, this is the place for it. You'll find restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine like fried pork cutlets, goulash, and dumplings.
The day is free to explore. Wander the quarters to shop or relax at a local café. Opt to visit Prague Castle, museums, and galleries.
End place: Prague
Meals: B
Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov
Start place: Prague
The inclusion of Ceský Krumlov on UNESCO's List of Natural and Cultural Heritage was undoubtedly a turning point in the modern history of the town. It sent a clear signal to the rest of the cultural world that South Bohemia has something unique to offer.
Travel to the charming town of Český Krumlov. Opt to visit the castle.
End place: Cesky Krumlov
Meals: B
Day 6: Český Krumlov/Vienna
Start place: Cesky Krumlov
Drive across the border into Austria, where we take an orientation walk with our CEO. Stop by a Viennese café for a taste of the world-famous Sacher Torte - an elegant confection historically linked to Vienna's distinguished coffee houses. Enjoy free time this evening to visit the opera house or simply enjoy a walk around the city.
End place: Vienna
Meals: B
Day 7: Vienna
Start place: Vienna
This morning, visit the famed Naschmarkt with a culinary expert, exploring the stalls and lanes to sample some of Vienna's finest treats. This afternoon is free to wander the elegant streets. Take in some of Europe's most distinguished art galleries, visit the stunning Lipizzaner horses of the renowned Vienna Riding School, experience mass with the Vienna Boys Choir, or settle into a café.
End place: Vienna
Meals: B
Day 8: Vienna/Budapest
Start place: Vienna
You might like to have an optional dinner at a local restaurant on Váci Utca, which is the bustling main street of Budapest.
To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Catch a train to our last stop, Budapest. Head out for an orientation walk, then visit a G Adventures-supported café whose proceeds assist Hungarians living with a disability. With some free time, opt to "take the waters" at a thermal bathhouse or visit the stunning castle.
Meals: B
Day 9: Budapest
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.
Enjoy a full day for exploration in Budapest. Opt to visit Buda Castle, the famous thermal baths or take a bike tour of the city.
Meals: B
Day 10: Budapest
Explore Budapest by embarking on a guided historic tour of the city. Start at Heroes Square and hop on the metro to learn the history of Europe's second oldest underground transportation system. Discover the Opera House, Liberty Square and Chain Bridge, ending at the Great Market Hall with a typical Hungarian lunch. The afternoon is free to explore.
Meals: B, L
Day 11: Budapest/Cluj-Napoca
Embark on a full-day transfer from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca. Along the way, stop in Egerszalók to visit the Salt Hill terraces. These rare salt springs and water terraces are a great place to stretch our legs or enjoy a picnic.
Meals: B
Day 12: Cluj-Napoca/Sighișoara
Visit Salina Turda Salt Mine, the world's deepest underground salt museum and marvel at 2,000 years of history and highly preserved galleries. Learn about all the purposes of the mine over the years, from being used as a World War II bomb shelter to becoming a warehouse for storing cheese. From here, head to Sighișoara and enjoy an orientation walk of the old town on arrival.
Meals: B
Day 13: Sighișoara/Braşov
Transfer to the small medieval village of Medias. Together with a local chef, visit the market to pick out fresh ingredients for your Transylvanian cooking class and learn about the cultural and gastronomical influences found in Transylvanian cuisine. In the afternoon, head to the town of Brasov to visit the famous Black Church.
Meals: B, L
Day 14: Braşov
Enjoy a free morning to explore Brasov's baroque architecture and beautiful squares. Later, visit the haunting Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's castle, for a guided visit. Afterwards, head to the castle's tea house for an afternoon tea accompanied by the on-site historian and learn about the castle's eerie past and connection with Dracula.
Meals: B
Day 15: Braşov/Bucharest
Travel back to Bucharest, stopping to visit Snagov Monastery and its intricately painted walls. Dating back to the 14th century, the monastery is believed to hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler. Once in Bucharest, enjoy an orientation walk. Opt for a final night out on the town.
End place: Bucharest
Meals: B
Day 16: Bucharest
Start place: Bucharest
Depart at any time.
End place: Bucharest
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Walk the Berlin Wall with a Historian, Berlin Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Naschmarkt Walk, Vienna Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Transylvanian Foodie Experience, Sighișoara Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Afternoon Tea at Bran Castle, Bran Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest Your Foodie Moment: Sacher Torte Tasting, Vienna
- Tour Prague's old town including the Jewish quarter, clock tower, Charles Bridge, and Wenceslas Square
- Visit the historic Hotel Sacher and sample the Sacher Torte
- Guided historic tour of Budapest
- Visit to the Salt Mine terraces in Egerszalok
- Guided visit of Salina Turda Salt Mine
- Sighisoara old Town Visit
- Black Church visit in Brasov
- Guided tour of Bran Castle
- Snagov Monastery visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Train, Bus, Private van, Local bus, Walking -
Accommodation
Hotel/pensions (15 nts)