View all
Best price guarantee Learn More
- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Join the locals in a German beer hall in Munich
- Enjoy free days to explore Prague, Krakow and Budapest
- Honour history at Auschwitz concentration camp
- Choose to explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the oldest in the world!
- Experience the charm of Ljubljana on a guided tour
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Munich
- Day 2 Nuremberg - Prague
- Day 3 Prague: Free Day
- Day 4 Prague - Krakow
- Day 5 Krakow: Free Day
- Day 6 Banska Bystrica - Budapest
- Day 7 Budapest: Free Day
- Day 8 Bratislava - Vienna
- Day 9 Graz - Ljubljana
- Day 10 Lake Bled - Salzburg - Munich
- Day 11 End of tour in Munich
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Customer Photos
Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
85
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
84%
Expat Explore is one of the industry’s leading coach tour operators. Their...
Read moreSustainability Initiatives
Animal Welfare
Supporting Destinations
Sustainability Programs
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
Greg· August 24th, 2025We enjoyed the destinations overall, hotels were a mixed bag, some very good with modern amenities and bright clean bathrooms. Others were very average small dark rooms with no space at all for two adults. Expat bus was new and very comfortable. Our driver Alex was very professional as was tour manager Rachelle. Would consider another trip with Expat again depending on destination.Show moreTrip date: August 2025- GHGregory· August 14th, 2025We enjoyed the tour & the places that we travelled to.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- Kristi· August 8th, 2025We went into this tour knowing it was going to be fast paced, and it certainly was. The days that are indicated as "free" usually aren't as a city tour or other tour are offered. We skipped one and our guide didn't seem happy about it, but we needed down time. Also important to note is that the optional excursions are quite expensive. As a family of 4 we did three of them and spent 1000 euros additional. We enjoyed them, they are good offerings, but I would recommend skipping the ones with included meals as the meals are quite boring and you would be better off finding your own dinners. Also important to note is the "guide" is more of just an organizer, at least in our case. He was very abrupt (cultural difference?) and most of the time seemed disinterested and unhelpful. Several things such as hotel check ins could have been handled better logistically. We would have appreciated advice in situations where he was experienced, and we were not - such as at the salt mine when it was raining, to know we had to stand in line out in the rain would have let us know to bring umbrellas. We also did not receive the full itinerary of the tour with hotels and timelines until 2 days before the tour started - would have really appreciated a little more advance notice here just to do my own research. For the people who appreciate American air conditioning - all hotels indicate that it is available, but it is not. Only one of the hotels would be a choice to return to. All in all, I am glad we took this tour to experience a taste of many different cities, but would not do the same or similar tour again.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- DBDavid· August 3rd, 2025In general the tour was great and our tour guide Peter looked after us well. Not doing the Budapest + option was disappointing as only 9 from 37 signed up and needed a minimum of 10. The tipping system is a bit annoying especially for us from Australia. As a single traveller I paid a decent amount for the tour and then having to pay another €250 for options plus each tour guide expecting a tip can easily set you back another €100. Then envelops are provided to tip the driver and the tour guide which based on printed recommendations can set you back another €200. The bus was comfortable but the usb c for new iPhones was not compatible so perhaps need to look into that. We got the stickers but not the passport book to stick them into after it was advertised before we started our journey. I think the tour should start with Day 1 there to check in and everyone meets up for dinner. Too many arrived late and missed the Munich tour. Need to remember after a long flight you just want to recover first. There should also be a dinner included on the last night rather than everyone doing their own thing and the tour ending with breakfast the next day saw some missing out in saying goodbye to fellow travellers. WhatsApp group was good to communicate and location pins shared for each return would be great rather than me needing to remember to pin the location before taking off. With free time, travellers need some solid ideas and guidance of what can be done to ensure they arrive back on time.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- JHJason· July 20th, 2025Overall was a good holiday. Some places were too rushed, some hotels did not have Aircon when it was very hot. The driver and the Tour guide were really good. The food which was included was authentic but not very good value for money. The destinations revisited were very good and the itinerary was well managed.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- GGGerald· July 17th, 2025We covered a great distance in only 11 days. We were exhausted by tour end and would have preferred a more relaxed pace. The tour leader and driver were great. Some hotels lacked A/C and were uncomfortable in July. Payment for optional excursions prior to the tour start not communicated as an option, which would have been my preferred method.Show moreTrip date: July 2025
- SMSandra· June 1st, 2025The amount of highlights that we were able to see in ten days was amazing. Very fast paces.Show moreTrip date: May 2025
- MMMatteo· January 3rd, 2025Hans, the tour guide, was excellent. Made a very nice environment to have fun and build friendships in. The locations were amazing and it was all a blast!Show moreTrip date: December 2024
- Chris· October 9th, 2024Wow what a great trip, very fast paced, but extremely informative, definitely got to see the highlights of the main regions of Eastern Europe. Would definitely recommend this trip to get a feel of that part of Europe and identify places you like and return for more in depth adventures Alex, our tour guide and Alex our bus driver went above and beyond to deliver great service and safety to the trip.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Anna· October 3rd, 2024The experience was standard. The guide was very nice and welcoming. We would have preferred more information about economics or history.as we stopped in the small cities.Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the tour leader warm and appreciate your thoughts on the experience. We'll take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve our tours. We hope to have you join us again in the future!Trip date: September 2024
Dates & Availability
Why book with TourRadar?
- Trusted and vetted operators
- Rated excellent on
- Best price guarantee
- 24/7 customer support
- Earn $50 in travel credits
- Free eSim with every purchase
To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.
- From Wednesday24 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,310 per person
- Instant Confirmation-2%From Wednesday15 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:$3,310NZ $3,245 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-9%From Wednesday29 Apr, 2026To Saturday9 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $3,105 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-9%From Wednesday20 May, 2026To Saturday30 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $3,105 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-13%From Wednesday10 Jun, 2026To Saturday20 Jun, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $2,965 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-18%From Wednesday1 Jul, 2026To Saturday11 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $2,815 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-9%From Saturday4 Jul, 2026To Tuesday14 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $3,105 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Saturday18 Jul, 2026To Tuesday28 Jul, 2026This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,420 per person
- Instant Confirmation-18%From Wednesday22 Jul, 2026To Saturday1 Aug, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $2,815 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-18%From Wednesday12 Aug, 2026To Saturday22 Aug, 2026EnglishFrom:$3,420NZ $2,815 per personMultiple Room Types
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- J
Jacob
Asked on July 4th, 2025how long is time spent in the coach on travel days? will we know name of hotel in munich once payment has been made so that we can book night before? will we definitely be returning to Munich so that I am able to book my onward journey. One of the reviews said that tour didn't end in Munich!
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025You can spend 2 to 3hours on the coach with comfort stops inbetween. The provisional meeting and ending point is Mercure Hotel Munchen Neuperlach Sud. Please note the above is provisional and subject to change.
- L
Lauren
Asked on July 2nd, 2025How late can i purchase it?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
We recommend booking at your earliest convenience, as seats are indeed filling up quickly.
- T
Theresa
Asked on June 21st, 2025Next year my husband will be 77. He is well and fit for his age and we travel independently often. It says on this trip suitable for ages up to 75. I am 68 years. As we are both well and fit would the age be a problem? Just before I book?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
That should not be a problem but it will actually be up to your husband if he wishes to participate with our tour, given it's active nature. We believe the best way to get to the heart and soul of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. Many of the cities you visit are vast and old, often with steps and cobblestones. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours with plenty of opportunities to take photographs and soak up the history of these fascinating places, but you do require a certain level of fitness to enjoy your tour to its fullest. If the above information is fine with your husband and will not post any risks for him, then he is more than welcome to the tour.
- S
Shannon
Asked on June 7th, 2025What hotel are we checking into? I want to plan everything ahead of time and will most likely travel to Paris after the trip ends.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
At this stage, we're unable to confirm the specific hotel you'll be checking into, as your departure is still quite far in advance. Hotel allocations are subject to change, and to avoid any confusion, we don't release even provisional hotel lists this early. These details also vary by tour and departure date and are available to confirmed bookings. We can confirm that your meeting point will be in Munich, Germany, as that's where the tour officially begins. We recommend checking back with us around 90 days before departure for the most up-to-date hotel information.
- M
Muhammad
Asked on June 1st, 2025could you please confirm the details of the hotel in Munich that this tour commences (eastern highlights). I would like to book some additional nights accommodation
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Your Eastern Highlights tour in Munich begins at the Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd. Meeting Point: Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd. Address: Rudolf-Vogel-Bogen 3, 81739 München, Germany. If you're planning to arrive early and would like to book some additional nights at the hotel, it's a great idea—especially to settle in before your adventure begins!
- J
Jose
Asked on May 24th, 2025What is the exact name of the hotel for the meeting point on Sept 3 eastern highlight tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
At this stage, the starting point of the tour is the following Hotel in Munich: ibis Muenchen Messe, Otto-Lilienthal-Ring 2, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany.
- S
Stephanie
Asked on May 21st, 2025Is there a way to book the optional excursions prior to our booked tour.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
Yes, great question! While most optional excursions can be booked directly with your tour leader during the tour, there are a few marked as "pre-book", which means they can be reserved in advance through us.
- M
Morgan
Asked on May 5th, 2025is it possible to know the hotel in Munich, as I may need to add one night at arrival
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
At this stage, the starting point of the tour is the Mercure Hotel München Süd Messe, Karl-Marx-Ring 87, 81735 München, Germany. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues.
- N
Nick
Asked on April 29th, 2025Is my 79-year-old mum able to attend the tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Your mom is welcome to join the tour as long as she is aware of the level of fitness required. We do walking tours through cities that can last up to 3 hours with steps and cobblestones. She needs a certain level of fitness to enjoy the tour fully.
- P
Pauline
Asked on April 3rd, 2025I have been considering your Eastern Highlights tour for next year but a couple of your reviews mention having to use public transport a lot to and from the hotels as they are away from the city centres. As the reviews are from a few years ago I wondered if that is still the case as that would be quite a significant difficulty for me.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
We do make use of public transport which is guided by your tour leader in some cities which is sometimes the best way to move around and see so much. Most of the time we make use of the coach when driving between cities.
- P
Pauline
Traveler•Written April 2025So I wouldn't have to negotiate public transport alone in a strange city and country? The guide would show me where to go and what train to get on etc?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
That is absolutely correct. You can ask for tips and recommendations from your Tour Leader whenever you spend your free time or free day and ensure that you get to make the most out of your experience.
P2 more answers
Best price guarantee Learn More
Good to Know
Tour ID: 63899
Videos
Similar Tours
Keep Exploring Europe
- Hiking in Europe in May
- 10 Best European River Cruise Lines and Companies
- Europe from Munich
- 11 days Europe
- Operators in Europe
- Eastern Highlights Tours in Central Europe
- Central Europe Tours
- Europe Tours
- Explorer Tours
- Family Tours
- Group Tours
- Fully Guided Tours
- Coach / Bus Tours
- Historical Tours
- Germany tours
- Czech Republic tours
- Poland tours
- Slovakia tours
- Hungary tours
- Austria tours
- Slovenia tours