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- Platinum Operator
- Trafalgar
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- 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 20 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See

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
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Vienna
- Day 2 Journey to Ljubljana
- Day 3 Lake Bled
- Day 4 Discover Historic Zagreb
- Day 5 Zagreb Your Way
- Day 6 Onwards to Lake Balaton and Budapest
- Day 7 Explore Architectural Budapest
- Day 8 Off to Slovakia and on to Kraków
- Day 9 Kraków Sightseeing and Auschwitz Memorial
- Day 10 On to Warsaw
- Day 11 See the Sights of Warsaw
- Day 12 Journey to Bustling Berlin
- Day 13 Uncover Berlin’s Secrets
- Day 14 Onwards to Dresden and Prague
- Day 15 Discover Colourful Prague
- Day 16 Through Southern Bohemia to Vienna
- Day 17 Farewell Vienna
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
Where You'll Stay
Imperial Riding School
HotelDays 1, 16One66
HotelDays 2, 3Zonar Zagreb
HotelDays 4, 5Ensana Thermal Margaret Island
HotelDays 6, 7Novotel Centrum
HotelDays 8, 9Radisson Blu Sobieski
HotelDays 10, 11AC by Marriott
HotelDays 12, 13Vienna House Diplomat
HotelDays 14, 15
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Operated by
Trafalgar
Number of tours
437
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
5 hours
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AAnonymous· March 7th, 2023I 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.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewWe 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 moreTrip date: March 2023
- SMshirin· September 16th, 2019The 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.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: August 2019
- JCJan· May 27th, 2019The 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.Show moreTrafalgar commented on this reviewThank 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 moreTrip date: April 2019
- HMHendrik· June 25th, 2018I would have liked to see the hotels closer to the centre of towns, otherwise no problems with the accommodationsShow moreTrip date: June 2018
- DLdavid· September 17th, 2017excellent 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% perfectShow moreTrip date: August 2017
- Freye· June 20th, 2017I 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.Show moreTrip date: June 2017
- Nadine· May 1st, 2016I 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 !Show moreTrip date: June 2015
- DHDenise· December 25th, 2015awesomeShow moreTrip date: June 2015
- LSLindsay· December 23rd, 2015Well constructed but had some difficulty it had adjust on the go elements to suit the venues visitedShow moreTrip date: May 2015
- RBRoberta· December 23rd, 2015Enjoyed 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.Show moreTrip date: September 2015
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday15 Aug, 2025To Sunday31 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,350 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday29 Aug, 2025To Sunday14 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,450 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday5 Sep, 2025To Sunday21 Sep, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $8,450 per person
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday12 Sep, 2025To Sunday28 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $8,450 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday19 Sep, 2025To Sunday5 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $8,450 per person
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Friday26 Sep, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$8,425NZ $7,583 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Friday3 Oct, 2025To Sunday19 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $8,425 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Friday10 Apr, 2026To Sunday26 Apr, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$8,525NZ $7,673 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday17 Apr, 2026To Sunday3 May, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $8,375 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Richard
Asked on June 1st, 2025Do yall take bookings for late October 2027 ?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2025
Departure dates for late October 2027 are not yet available. We recommend checking the TourRadar website within the next year, as future offerings for 2027 will be updated there.
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Sylvia
Asked on June 1st, 2025Is it possible to come in one day early Oct. 09,2025 and the additional cost and the transport from airport is it available and is Trafalgar the tour company responsible for the Highlights of Eastern Europe tour Vienna to Vienna and will there be 3 beds for three adults travelling together. Also can we pay separately and still be considered as three adults travelling together.
- TrafalgarOperator•Written June 2025
Yes, it is possible to arrive one day earlier on October 9, 2025, and we can check the availability of a pre-hotel accommodation that you can purchase, along with an arrival chargeable airport transfer. Regarding room arrangements, a triple room can be booked for this tour; however, it is best suited for two adults and one child. Three adults may find the room too small, as it typically includes one double bed and one foldaway bed, with limited suitcase space. Alternatively, you may choose to book a twin and a single room for added comfort. As for payment, you can pay separately, and TourRadar can assist with the payment process while ensuring you are still considered as three adults traveling together. Additionally, Trafalgar is responsible for operating the Highlights of Eastern Europe tour from Vienna to Vienna.
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Audrey
Asked on May 28th, 2025Is a triple room accommodation available or would we need to book a double and a single and pay a single supplement for one person? How would this work?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2025
A triple room option is available. Triple room: $4,522, Twin room: $4,567, Single room: $5,547. You can select your preferred room type and proceed with the booking.
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Audrey
Traveler•Written May 2025We need three separate beds for the booking -not a double and single configuration. Will three separate beds be what we will get when booking the triple room option?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written May 2025
The triple occupancy is based on three separate beds. Sometimes these rooms have two twin beds and a rollaway depending on the property.
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Kimberly
Asked on April 14th, 2025which currency is quoted
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2025
This booking conversation page's currency is in Australian dollars.
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Ana
Asked on March 26th, 2025How 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?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written 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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Giacomo
Asked on February 14th, 2025What are the transfer times from Vienna International Airport?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
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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Neil
Asked on January 15th, 2025Is there a deposit required for booking the tour?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
A deposit of $200 per person is required at booking and is non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
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Marina
Asked on December 31st, 2024What to do if I'm unsure about joining a tour due to previous negative reviews?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
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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Arthur
Asked on December 4th, 2024What is the luggage allowance for my tour?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written 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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Rachel
Asked on November 2nd, 2024How can I ensure a single room during my tour?
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2024
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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