2-Week Eastern Europe Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Eastern Europe tour itineraries

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• 14 Days in Eastern Europe, incl. Budapest and Prague

  Local experts guide you through 5 countries over 14 days, highlighting Budapest's Matthias Church, Warsaw's Royal Castle, and Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Budapest

    Begin your journey in Hungary's capital. Start your first morning in the Castle District. Take the funicular up Castle Hill before 9 AM to avoid the crowds and visit Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. A recent visitor shared: "The morning light at Fisherman's Bastion makes for incredible photos of the Parliament building across the river—bring a light jacket as it can be breezy up there."

    
  • Days 3-4

    Kraków

    Take a scenic 5-6 hour drive through Slovakia's Low Tatra Mountains to Kraków. Spend time exploring the medieval Old Town and Wawel Castle. Plan your Wieliczka Salt Mine visit for the afternoon since morning tours get packed with tourists from Warsaw. Pack a light sweater as the mines stay at 14°C year-round.

    
  • Day 5

    Auschwitz & Warsaw

    Visit Auschwitz in the morning (2 hours from Kraków), then travel to Warsaw (4 hours). Take the evening to relax in Warsaw, as this day can be emotionally challenging.

    
  • Day 6

    Warsaw

    Explore the rebuilt Old Town and Warsaw Uprising Museum. Book tickets for a 6 PM Chopin concert at Łazienki Park's Orangery. It's perfect timing after seeing the sights.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Berlin

    Take an early train from Warsaw to Berlin (6.5 hours) to have your afternoon free. Spend a full day seeing the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. A previous visitor noted: "Don't skip the East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall—going before 9 AM lets you photograph the murals without crowds."

    
  • Day 9

    Dresden & Prague

    Visit Dresden's restored Frauenkirche (2.5 hours from Berlin) before continuing to Prague (2 hours). Try the evening progressive dinner through Malá Strana to get familiar with Prague's layout.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Prague & Český Krumlov

    See Prague Castle complex first, then take an afternoon train (3 hours) to Český Krumlov. Staying overnight lets you see the town after the crowds leave. One traveler noted: "The evening light on the castle is magical—climb the tower just before closing at 6 PM for the best photos."

    
  • Days 12-13

    Vienna

    Travel to Vienna in the morning (3 hours). Start at Schönbrunn Palace at 8:30 AM before tour groups arrive. Walk the Ringstrasse later when the buildings look their best. For classical concerts, sit in the middle of the hall for the best sound.

    
  • Day 14

    Return to Budapest

    The train ride to Budapest takes about 2.5 hours. Leave Vienna in the afternoon to shop at Naschmarkt market before departure.

    

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• 14 Day Eastern Europe Itinerary, incl. Belgrade and Sofia

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Land at Nikola Tesla Airport and take a quick 20-minute ride to the city center. Spend your first evening walking through the historic core. Use your second day to visit Belgrade Fortress where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. A recent visitor shares: "Watching sunset from the fortress walls was magical - get there around 6 PM to catch the best light over the rivers."

    
  • Day 3

    Northern Serbia to Budapest

    Visit the charming town of Sremski Karlovci for wine tasting. Stop by Novi Sad to walk its pedestrian areas and see the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress. Take a 3-hour drive to Budapest in the afternoon. Quick tip: Bring Serbian dinars as many wineries don't take cards.

    
  • Day 4

    Budapest, Hungary

    Take in both Buda and Pest. Start at Gellért Hill for city views then walk across Chain Bridge to visit Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica. A previous visitor notes: "Book the evening Danube cruise - seeing the lit-up Parliament from the water was unforgettable. But bring a jacket, it gets chilly on deck even in summer."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Romania's Western Gateway

    Drive through Szeged to Timișoara (90 minutes). See its beautiful Habsburg-era squares before heading to medieval Sibiu. Next day learn why it's called "City of Eyes" by spotting its unique rooftop windows. Book a hotel in the historic center near authentic Romanian restaurants.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Transylvania's Heart

    Start at UNESCO-listed Sighișoara then continue to Brașov. Use the next day for Bran Castle and Peleș Castle. One traveler suggests: "Start with Peleș early - by 11 AM the tour groups make it crowded. And wear comfortable shoes - there's lots of stairs inside both castles."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Bucharest & Beyond

    Spend two days exploring Romania's capital. Visit the Palace of Parliament (the world's largest civilian building) and the Old Town. Walk down Calea Victoriei in the evening to see beautiful architecture. Local advice: Choose Uber over taxis for more reliable and often cheaper rides.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Bulgaria's Cultural Heritage

    Enter Bulgaria to see Ivanovo's rock churches and historic Veliko Tarnovo. Move on to Plovdiv, among Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Have dinner in the Kapana creative district and try traditional Bulgarian mezze.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Sofia Finale

    Complete your trip in Bulgaria's capital. Take a walking route from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to Vitosha Boulevard. Consider visiting Rila Monastery. A traveler mentions: "The frescoes at Rila are incredible, but the mountain drive can be winding - take motion sickness pills if you're sensitive."

    

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• 14 Day Eastern Europe Itinerary, incl. Budapest and Vienna

  The grand circuit of Eastern Europe takes you through Budapest's Liszt Academy, Warsaw's Royal Castle, and Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace. Local guides lead tours of Auschwitz memorial, Krakow's Wawel Cathedral, and Prague's historic center, with luxury coach transportation.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Budapest, Hungary

    Begin in the historic Buda district with its cobblestone streets leading to Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Visit the Liszt Academy early on day 2. A recent visitor noted: "The morning recital at the Academy was magical, though bring a light jacket as the historic building can be chilly." End your day with a Danube cruise. Boats leave near the Chain Bridge hourly until 10 PM.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Kraków, Poland

    Take the 8-hour drive through Slovakia's Low Tatra Mountains and stop for lunch at Donovaly ski village. In Kraków, visit Wawel Castle right when it opens at 9 AM before the crowds arrive. The Wieliczka Salt Mines are worth a visit. Book the 2 PM English tour so you can explore the city in the morning. The mines stay at 57°F year-round so pack a light sweater.

    
  • Day 5

    Auschwitz & Warsaw

    It takes about 90 minutes to reach Auschwitz from Kraków. Book a guided tour ahead of time and set aside 3-4 hours for your visit. From there it's a 4-hour drive to Warsaw. A visitor shared: "The guided tour at Auschwitz was incredibly moving. Having a knowledgeable guide really helped process the experience."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Warsaw & Berlin

    Visit Warsaw's rebuilt Old Town and the Ghetto Heroes Monument. Take the 6-hour train to Berlin, arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The Mitte district is ideal for accommodations since it's close to main attractions.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Berlin & Dresden

    Start your day at the Reichstag but book the dome visit well in advance. Walk through Tiergarten to Brandenburg Gate. Dresden makes a perfect day trip by train. The rebuilt Frauenkirche looks beautiful at sunset.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Prague & Český Krumlov

    Take a morning train to Prague (4.5 hours). One traveler suggests: "Get to St. Vitus Cathedral by 8:30 AM before cruise ship crowds arrive." The next day, travel 2.5 hours to Český Krumlov where you can take an interesting historic brewery tour.

    
  • Days 12-14

    Vienna & Return to Budapest

    Take the 4-hour train to Vienna. Visit Schönbrunn Palace first thing in the morning and enjoy an evening classical concert. Return to Budapest by train (2.5 hours). The Jewish Quarter offers excellent local restaurants and ruin bars.

    

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