2-Week Eastern Europe Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Eastern Europe 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 Days in Eastern Europe, incl. Krakow and Prague

  The heritage of Eastern Europe unfolds at Budapest's Chain Bridge, Bratislava's Old Town, and Prague's Jewish Quarter. The route includes Banska Stiavnica's mining museum and wine tasting in Sebechleby's traditional cellars.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Krakow, Poland:

    Spend two nights in Krakow's beautifully preserved medieval Old Quarter. Get to Wawel Castle right at 9 AM opening to avoid crowds. Plan half a day for the Jewish Kazimierz district. If you want to visit Auschwitz, book at least a week ahead and set aside 6 hours. The Wieliczka Salt Mines need 3-4 hours. Bring warm clothes since it stays at 14°C underground.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Tatra Mountains, Slovakia:

    Start with morning rafting on the Dunajec Gorge. Pack water shoes and quick-dry clothes. Then head to Slovakia's High Tatras for hiking. The Green Lake trail is moderate, climbing 635m over 5km. One visitor noted: "The full day hiking in Slovakia was a highlight. Start early because afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Central Slovakia:

    Visit Banska Bystrica's historic square and the UNESCO-listed Hronsek wooden church. Stop at Banska Stiavnica's underground mining museum, where you'll descend 60m to learn about centuries of mining. End your day with wine tasting in Stará Hora before moving on to Budapest.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Budapest, Hungary:

    You'll need two full days to explore this city on the Danube. Take the funicular up to Buda Castle in the morning when it's less busy. For thermal baths, try Széchenyi instead of the touristy Gellért. A past visitor shared: "The night-time river cruise showed Budapest at its most magical."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Bratislava & Vienna:

    Stay in Bratislava and take the quick train ride to Vienna. Check out Bratislava's UFO Bridge observation deck at sunset for great views. Consider taking the Danube boat back from Vienna (2 hours, €30) to see both cities from the water.

    
  • Days 11-14

    Czech Republic:

    Begin in Mikulov for wine tasting, then take the train to Prague. Give Prague at least two days. Visit the Castle District early before crowds arrive. One traveler suggested: "The countryside tour to Chateau Lednice was stunning and shouldn't be missed." Finish your trip in Prague's Old Town, maybe with a concert in a historic church.

    

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