Bus Tours in Eastern Europe
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10 best Coach / Bus trips around Eastern Europe
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- Bohemian Highlights (End Berlin)
- Country Roads of Central Europe (Classic, End Vienna)
- Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
- Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague (Classic, Summer)
- The Best of Eastern Europe
- Eastern Europe Road Trip (End Berlin)
- Eastern Europe Road Trip (End Warsaw)
- Budapest to Bucharest (7 destinations)
- Czech Republic and Poland Highlights, Ending in Warsaw
- Prague, Moravia, and Heart of Poland, Ending in Warsaw
Bohemian Highlights (End Berlin)
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Uli made the trip fantastic!!! You would be lucky to get him as your guide.”
Nancy, traveled in June
Berlin's TV Tower marks the starting point of this route through Warsaw's Old Town, Kraków's historic center, and Budapest's Castle District, continuing through Slovakia's Tatra Mountains to Vienna's Imperial sites.
Duration 13 days Destinations Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From $6,050
12% Off- NZ$5,324You save $726
Country Roads of Central Europe (Classic, End Vienna)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Vienna, Prague, Krakow and Budapest were awesome cities with far too much to take in. We will be back.”
Mike, traveled in September
Duration 9 days Destinations Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From $5,325
20% Off- NZ$4,260You save $1,065
Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
50 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Making us both have a great time travelling.”
Gothic architecture in Budapest leads to Bucharest's Village Museum on this grand tour. Highlights include Belgrade's fortress, Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and medieval Brasov.
Duration 13 days Destinations Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From
20% Off- NZ$4,399
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Insight Vacations From $5,850
10% Off- NZ$5,265You save $585
The Best of Eastern Europe
214 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Service is very fabulous.”
phrommet, traveled in October
Warsaw's Cathedral of St. John, Krakow's Jewish Quarter, and Prague's Astronomical Clock anchor this grand tour. Stops include Auschwitz, Jasna Góra Monastery's Black Madonna shrine, and Dresden's Zwinger Palace.
Duration 14 days Destinations Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
10% Off- NZ$6,519
Eastern Europe Road Trip (End Berlin)
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip excedded my expectations was so much fun. 5 different countries 13 days so much fun.”
Maya, traveled in August
Prague's Castle District, Vienna's State Opera House, and Budapest's thermal baths highlight this route through Eastern Europe. The trip winds through Slovakia's Banska Bystrica and Poland's historic sites, featuring WiFi-equipped transportation and guides with 5/5 ratings.
Duration 13 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $4,721
10% Off- NZ$4,249You save $472
The path from Berlin Wall to Warsaw's rebirth includes visits to Auschwitz Memorial, Budapest's Parliament, and Kraków's Wawel Castle, complemented by traditional dining experiences.
Duration 13 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $4,721
10% Off- NZ$4,249You save $472
Budapest to Bucharest (7 destinations)
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Enjoyable leusurely paced trip exposing us to both country and city aspects of Romanian life and history.”
ruth, traveled in August
UNESCO sites and historic locations dot this Eastern European adventure. The route leads to Eger's wine region, Maramures' wooden churches, and Transylvania's medieval towns, reaching remote villages.
Duration 10 days Destinations Budapest, Eger, Maramureş, Sighisoara, Viscri, Brasov, Bucharest Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,165
15% Off- NZ$3,540You save $625
Duration 10 days Destinations Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
15% Off- NZ$2,321
Duration 10 days Destinations Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
15% Off- NZ$2,321
Eastern Europe Coach / Bus Tour Reviews
- Bohemian Highlights (End Berlin)
The drivers were great, Bill our director was fantastic. Local experts gave their all and the little extras were a welcome treat. This was our first European vacation but not our last. Trafalgar will be our first choice.
- Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania
The tour was generally what I expected and the guide and driver were excellent. There were a few items that could have improved the tour, such as having all hotels close to the city center and including all daytime activities in the tour price.
- The Best of Eastern Europe
This was a great tour made wonderful by our tour guide Zdenka. She knew these countries so well, she wanted us to see everything possible and she made it happen! Our bus driver, Gaspy, kept us safe and on time. Would recommend this tour, you learn so much and the countries visited were so beautiful and welcoming. This is the first time that Globus gave us a couple small, quirky new hotels that were not comfortable. Please Globus stick to regular hotels that have great staff. if the hotels are far from city center please give us transportation there and back on our afternoons off whenever possible.
What our customers ask about Bus Tours in Eastern Europe
What are the key attractions covered on most bus tours in Eastern Europe?
Eastern European bus tours take visitors through the region's most significant landmarks. In Budapest explore the Parliament Building and Castle Hill. Prague offers the historic Charles Bridge and Old Town Square while Vienna features the grand Schönbrunn Palace. In Romania the medieval cities of Brasov and Sighisoara stand out along with Bran Castle (known as Dracula's Castle) and the ornate Peles Castle. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The country is beautiful and has a lot to offer - from the Black Church in Brasov to the UNESCO-listed fortified church in Viscri each stop provides unique cultural insights into the region's rich history."
What type of accommodation can I expect on an Eastern Europe coach tour?
The accommodations focus on 3-4 star hotels that balance comfort with convenient locations. Budapest's Corinthia Hotel Budapest offers access to its Royal Spa while Krakow's andel's by Vienna House puts guests in the heart of the city. These properties typically sit near major attractions or city centers making independent exploration simple. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The hotels were nice and in great locations making it easy for us to find our own activity if we did not choose to do the optional excursion."
What's included in terms of meals on Eastern Europe coach tours?
Tour packages cover daily hotel breakfasts and select group dinners that highlight regional specialties. In Budapest guests might dine at the classical Gundel restaurant while Prague offers progressive dining experiences through the Mala Strana neighborhood. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Everything was outstanding - hotels meals itineraries. We had wonderful traditional dinners in each city."
What are the typical daily schedules like on coach tours in Eastern Europe?
Days begin with breakfast between 7-8am followed by guided morning sightseeing. In Budapest this often means visiting Heroes' Square and Castle Hill before free time for lunch and optional activities like thermal baths. According to TourRadar travelers "The tour was well organized from beginning to end with sufficient free time to explore on our own. The itinerary was well timed and Alex gave excellent cultural knowledge information." Evenings feature group meals showcasing local dishes from Hungarian goulash to Transylvanian wine tastings.
What is the typical duration and route coverage of Eastern Europe coach tours?
Tours generally span 8-14 days crossing multiple countries. A standard 14-day itinerary might start in Budapest then wind through Poland Germany Czech Republic and Austria stopping in major cities like Prague Berlin Warsaw and Vienna. According to TourRadar travelers "We thoroughly enjoyed the entire journey! Everything was so well planned and put multiple countries by coach."
What kind of hotels can I expect on an Eastern European coach tour?
The focus stays on centrally-located 3-4 star properties that put guests close to main attractions. In Brasov the Bella Muzica Hotel sits right in the medieval center offering easy access to local sites. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Hotels were all very good and right in the town center. The Hotel Arigone in Olomouc and Danubius Hotel Astoria in Budapest were particularly impressive with their historic charm and modern amenities."