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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Start Vienna, End Vienna)

17 days
Start and end in Vienna
4.4
10 traveler reviews

Highlights of Eastern Europe (Start Vienna, End Vienna)

17 days
Start and end in Vienna
4.4
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Admire the stunning alpine and lake vistas in Slovenia
  • Savour an authentic dinner with a local Budapest family
  • Pay your respects at the concentration camp in Auschwitz
  • Fall in love with 360° views of Berlin from the TV Tower

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Vienna
  2. Day 2 Journey to Ljubljana
  3. Day 3 Lake Bled
  4. Day 4 Discover Historic Zagreb
  5. Day 5 Zagreb Your Way
  6. Day 6 Onwards to Lake Balaton and Budapest
  7. Day 7 Explore Architectural Budapest
  8. Day 8 Off to Slovakia and on to Kraków
  9. Day 9 Admire Kraków’s Charms
  10. Day 10 On to Auschwitz and Warsaw
  11. Day 11 See the Sights of Warsaw
  12. Day 12 Journey to Bustling Berlin
  13. Day 13 Uncover Berlin’s Secrets
  14. Day 14 Onwards to Dresden and Prague
  15. Day 15 Discover Colourful Prague
  16. Day 16 Through Southern Bohemia to Vienna
  17. Day 17 Farewell Vienna
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

429

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.4
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  • A
    · March 7th, 2023
    I haven’t even gone on my trip yet and I will never use Trafalgar for another trip. I booked the Highlights of Eastern Europe trip for September 2022 in early 2022. After I booked the trip I got a new job and moved to a new city. Being a new employee I would not have enough leave to go on the trip. I notified Trafalgar in writing more than 90 days before the trip and requested to reschedule for September 2023. I received an email back canceling my reservation, which was paid in full, and instructing me to call when I was ready to reschedule. When I called to reschedule I was first told I couldn’t reschedule because the trip was less than 90 days. We went back and forth because I had given them notice in writing prior to the 90 days. Finally they allowed me to reschedule but raised the price. When I questioned it I was told there weren’t any deals at that time but if a deal became available to call back and they would give me that price. I originally paid $4095 for a single room and was now being charged $4795. So I checked online today and saw to book this trip today for a single room it would be $4195. I called Trafalgar to get my bill adjusted. They refused saying they don’t do that, even though I was told last summer to call back if the price went down. So I am stuck overpaying for this trip and I’m already disappointed with their customer service. I will never use this company to travel with again. Horrible customer service and they don’t stand by what they say. You can never get through when you call them. 2 hour wait times. I am now wondering what their customer service will be like during the trip. This is an expensive trip and I feel really let down and taken advantage of by this company. Corporate greed at its finest.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    We are genuinely concerned to read about your pre-trip experience with Trafalgar so far, and we know that these are not issues that you had been expecting to face. Please be assured that we have shared your account of the reservation process with our... Show more
    Trip date: March 2023
  • SM
    · September 16th, 2019
    The travel director (Emmo Laing ) was an excellent guide (knowledgeable, responsible ,..) He managed the tour in the best way he could. The Driver ( Alex) did a perfect job. And the group of people that we traveled with was very friendly and lovely group which made that travelling more memorable.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us; we really appreciate hearing from our guests. It certainly pleases us to learn that our dedicated representatives helped to create positive memories of the Highlights of Eastern Europe guided holiday for you... Show more
    Trip date: August 2019
  • JC
    · May 27th, 2019
    The tour was excellent and the tour director was awesome. My only complaint was the shuttles to and from the airport. First of all, the times should be changed. The departure times are 8:00 and 9:30 am. People who had flights in the afternoon had to make their own arrangements.
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Here at Trafalgar, our guests' satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, we regret to read of any inconvenience caused by the airport transfers on this occasion, and we hope that... Show more
    Trip date: April 2019
  • HM
    · June 25th, 2018
    I would have liked to see the hotels closer to the centre of towns, otherwise no problems with the accommodations
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    Trip date: June 2018
  • DL
    · September 17th, 2017
    excellent tour of eastern Europe, Craig our directer and Alex our driver were both excellent. Our fellow passengers were a wonderful international group who all got on very well. The trip was a beautiful and very exceptional success due to trafalgar and thier Tour director Craig and driver Alex , not one negative aspect to review 100% perfect
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    Trip date: August 2017
  • Highlights of Eastern Europe (Start Vienna, End Vienna) reviewer 6
    · June 20th, 2017
    I was very surprised how well organized the tour was. I had travel with others, but it wasn't the same. From the tour director Wolfgang to our driver Attila very accommodating people. very enjoyable trip everyone on the tour seems to have a good time. I'm encouraged to travel with TRAFALGAR in the future. The director was very knowledgeable and hard working person. In general everything went very smoothly with out a problem. Thank you Tour radar for all the help you gave me.
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    Trip date: June 2017
  • Highlights of Eastern Europe (Start Vienna, End Vienna) reviewer 7
    · May 1st, 2016
    I did a 17 day tour last year of Eastern Europe which started and ended in Vienna. I found our tour director Justine very informative, helpful and went the extra mile to make sure we were looked after. The local guides were knowledgeable and passionate about their cities. The optionals were great enhancers to the tour. Hotels were four stars and above. We were provided with currency charts, basic sayings for each country. I had a blast !
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    Trip date: June 2015
  • DH
    · December 25th, 2015
    awesome
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    Trip date: June 2015
  • LS
    · December 23rd, 2015
    Well constructed but had some difficulty it had adjust on the go elements to suit the venues visited
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    Trip date: May 2015
  • RB
    · December 23rd, 2015
    Enjoyed everything. I always take all optional tours, but i think it better if more optionals, especially dinners, were in the initial package. We stayed 2 nights everywhere, which was nice, and did have some free time, which i enjoyed by going to two Zoos. I would like to see zoos as an optional Trafalgar tour occasionally. Our guide, Paul, was exceptional, and took very good care of my roommate whe became ill. I especially enjoyed his little bag of lical bakery treats at several stops.
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    Trip date: September 2015

Dates & Availability

17 days
Highlights of Eastern Europe (Start Vienna, End Vienna)
From Vienna to Vienna

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    Kimberly

    Asked on April 14th, 2025

    which currency is quoted

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten April 2025

      This booking conversation page's currency is in Australian dollars.

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    Ana

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    How do we get from city to city - is it by train or coach? And how does our luggage get transferred. Typically, how much walking is there per day? Are the tours mainly walking tours and how long are they? How many meals are included? Airfare to/from Toronto is extra, right?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      This tour will be using a coach bus to get to cities. Your luggage's will be stored in the bus compartment and your carry on will be at the small overhead compartment. Typically, feature up to 1.6-4.8 km of walking per day and might involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and stairs. Your sightseeing style is mostly to/from transport with occasional walking. This includes 16 Breakfasts, 1 Welcome Reception, and 7 Dinners. Yes, you will have to book your international airfare separately.

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      Complimentary arrival transfers depart at 10:00 and 13:30, and departure transfers to the airport are scheduled for 08:00 and 09:30 on the final day of the tour.

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      A deposit of $200 per person is required at booking and is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.

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      In the face of negative reviews, please be assured that improvements have been made and that all our Travel Directors have extensive experience to ensure a memorable trip. You can always look into other tours if uncertainty remains.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten December 2024

      The luggage allowance for the tour is one bag with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs.

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      Booking a single room might take 3-4 business days to confirm based on availability. It's best to request as early as possible if a single room is essential for your travel comfort.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2024

      Please be advised that the single supplement for 19-jul-2024 on this tour is $1,760.00

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      Sherry

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      Can you give me the name of the hotel we will be staying in Vienna as I plan to arrive late on the 18th and stay a couple of days extra at the end of the tour and would like to stay in the same hotel if it is central to the city.

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2024

      For the Highlights of Eastern Europe tour starting on July 19, 2024, guests will be staying at the Imperial Riding School Vienna Autograph Collection Hotel in Vienna. This hotel is centrally located, making it convenient for you to explore the city.

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      No refund or compensation is available for missed or delayed transfers due to unforeseen circumstances such as road works, weather, or flight delays, or to guests not using this service.

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      A definite departure means that at least half of the maximum required guests have booked the trip, while a not definite departure implies that it is still waiting to reach at least half of the required guests to proceed.

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