Central Europe

Central Europe

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Central Europe

15 Days Starting and ending in Frankfurt Area, Germany

Visiting: Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany, Frankfurt Area, Weimar, Berlin, Poznan, Poland, Warsaw, Jasna Góra, Auschwitz, Kraków, Budapest, Hungary, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Prague, Czech Republic, Nuremberg

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

6070-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $2378 $2283 Barrhead discount: -$95

NB: Prices correct on 03-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Learn about Central Europe’s rich history and its highlights as you travel through the heart of Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Starting from Germany, visit Berlin, the eclectic capital, and Weimar, where culture has been thriving through names like Goethe and Schiller, Bach and Liszt, Modernism and Bauhaus. In Poland, discover Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Visit Warsaw and Krakow, and stop in Auschwitz to see what is left of the concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Explore the Imperial city of Vienna, Austria, the city of waltz, elegant cafés and the Hapsburg heritage. Get to know Budapest, Hungary, with its predominantly Art Nouveau city center and imposing Parliament building. Prague, in the Czech Republic, boasts Charles Bridge, one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges. Bratislava, Slovakia, built on the bank of the Danube, features a castle and a charming old town. Before returning to your starting point in Germany, spend some time in Nuremberg, the Bavarian city that, in spite of its troubled past, is keeping the best traditions alive, such as brewing beer, grilling sausages and enjoying life. Sightseeing with a Local Guide—a local expert who knows the history, culture, and secrets of the city—is included in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. This is a comprehensive Central Europe tour, ideal for smart travelers who want to turn their travel dreams into reality.

Highlights

  • Explore Berlin's State Opera House, Brandenburg Gate, and Neoclassic-style boulevards.

  • Visit the Renaissance market square in Poznan, Poland.

  • Tour the magnificently reconstructed city of Warsaw.

  • Experience the historic Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

  • Discover Kraków's Market Square, Jewish Quarter, and Wawel Cathedral.

  • Enjoy Budapest's architectural wonders and thermal waters.

  • Explore Bratislava's medieval Old Town and Vienna's State Opera and Hofburg Imperial Palace.

  • See Prague's Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square with the astronomical clock.

Places You'll See

Hotel Frankfurt Messe Affiliated By Meliá

Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz

Mercure Warszawa Airport

Conrad

Intercity Hotel Budapest

Roomz - Vienna Gasometer

Hotel Duo Praha

Mercure Eschborn Helfmann Park

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Frankfurt Area,Germany

Location: Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany

Accommodation: Hotel

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2: Frankfurt Area,Weimar,Berlin

Location: Frankfurt Area, Weimar, Berlin

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our first stop today is in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Martin Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the “Athens of Germany.” Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin. Today’s Distance: 357 mi/ 575 km

Day 3: Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its Neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden. This is now complemented by brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.

Day 4: Berlin,Poznan,Poland,Warsaw

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Location: Berlin, Poznan, Poland, Warsaw

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading districts, and admire its Renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km

Day 5: Warsaw

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Location: Warsaw

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section.

Day 6: Warsaw,Jasna Góra,Auschwitz,Kraków

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Location: Warsaw, Jasna Góra, Auschwitz, Kraków

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has become the country’s national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków. Today’s Distance: 289 mi/ 465 km

Day 7: Kraków

Location: Kraków

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This, they say, is Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital, and today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and visit Wawel Cathedral. Enjoy free time later to explore this fascinating town on your own or go underground with an optional excursion to the Wieliczka salt mines. Descend to the first level of the mine for a sensory experience of beauty, color, and sound, and taste of salt on your lips.

Day 8: Kraków,Budapest,Hungary

Location: Kraków, Budapest, Hungary

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the liveliest Eastern European capital. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km

Day 9: Budapest

Location: Budapest

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the included guided city tour. Or discover a new perspective on an optional cruise on the Danube River with a drink to toast the timeless views of the Parliament, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Castle Hill.

Day 10: Budapest,Bratislava,Slovakia,Vienna,Austria

Location: Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey northwest and cross the border into nearby Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube, to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna. Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km

Day 11: Vienna

Location: Vienna

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join the included city sightseeing tour for an introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own.

Day 12: Vienna,Prague,Czech Republic

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Panagiotis Myrelis
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Location: Vienna, Prague, Czech Republic

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning at leisure. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague. Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km

Day 13: Prague

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Panagiotis Myrelis
Steffen Breitung

Location: Prague

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. If you wish to delve deeper into Czech history and culture, join the optional walking tour through Prague's Castle District.

Day 14: Prague,Nuremberg,Germany,Frankfurt Area

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Panagiotis Myrelis
Steffen Breitung

Location: Prague, Nuremberg, Germany, Frankfurt Area

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area. Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km

Day 15: Frankfurt Area

Location: Frankfurt Area

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay in a variety of comfortable and modern hotels including Leonardo Royal Frankfurt, B&B Berlin-Tiergarten, Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz, Mercure Warszawa Airport, Conrad, Intercity Hotel Budapest, Roomz - Vienna Gasometer, Star Inn Schoenbrunn, Hotel Duo Praha, and Mercure Eschborn Helfmann Park. Each hotel offers amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and convenient locations near city centers and attractions.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfasts daily; 5 dinners.

  • Guided Tours

    Included guided tours in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Auschwitz-Birkenau, Budapest (including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue), Classical Weimar, Historic Centre of Krakow, Historic Centre of Prague, Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, Historic Centre of Vienna, Historic Centre of Warsaw, and Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as an evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment in Prague.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not included in the tour package.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 5 dinners

UNESCO Sites

Auschwitz-Birkenau|Budapest (including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andr?ssy Avenue)|Classical Weimar|Historic Centre of Krakow|Historic Centre of Prague|Historic Centre of Vienna|Historic Centre of Warsaw

Accommodation

Frankfurt Area:Hotel Frankfurt Messe Affiliated by Meliá
Berlin:Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Warsaw:Mercure Warszawa Airport
Krakow:Conrad
Budapest:Intercity Hotel Budapest
Vienna:Roomz - Vienna Gasometer
Prague:Hotel Duo Praha
Frankfurt Area:Mercure Eschborn Helfmann Park

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay in a variety of comfortable and modern hotels including Leonardo Royal Frankfurt, B&B Berlin-Tiergarten, Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz, Mercure Warszawa Airport, Conrad, Intercity Hotel Budapest, Roomz - Vienna Gasometer, Star Inn Schoenbrunn, Hotel Duo Praha, and Mercure Eschborn Helfmann Park. Each hotel offers amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and convenient locations near city centers and attractions.

  • What historical sites will we visit during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to several historical sites such as the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, the monastery of Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, and the historic centers of Kraków, Prague, Vienna, and Warsaw. You will also visit Weimar, known as the 'Athens of Germany,' and Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church.

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes buffet breakfasts daily and 5 dinners.

  • Will there be guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, the itinerary includes guided tours in several cities such as Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. These tours will cover major landmarks and provide historical and cultural insights.

  • Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, the historic centers of Budapest, Kraków, Prague, Vienna, and Warsaw, as well as Classical Weimar and the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin.

  • What will we do on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in the Frankfurt area, check into your hotel, and have the rest of the day free. In the evening, you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Berlin?

    In Berlin, you will have a guided tour that will show you how the city has evolved from being divided into East and West to becoming a harmonious blend of old and new. You will see preserved old buildings like the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate, as well as new contemporary architectural styles.

  • Will there be any free time to explore on my own?

    Yes, there will be free time to explore on your own in several cities, including Kraków, Vienna, and Prague. This allows you to discover these cities at your own pace and mingle with the locals.

  • What kind of experiences can I expect in Budapest?

    In Budapest, you will have a guided city tour that will showcase its architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque, Neoclassical to Art Nouveau. The city is also rich in history, a food capital, and known for its thermal waters.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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Great organisation, tour guide(Kris) and driver(Tony) who went extra mile and good group of people from all over world. The hotels were excellent in New Orleans and Nashville and very good in other cities. The itinerary was well thought out with visits to Gracelands and Grande ole Oprey topping the bill. We added 3extra nights in New Orleans (giving us 6nights) which was absolutely fab and would advise anyone doing this tour that they consider some extra nights to see and do as much as you can

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18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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