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Highlights of Eastern Europe
15 Days starting from $3,075

Countries Visited:
Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic

 

Length: 15 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Eastern Europe and Russia
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E958
   
 
About This Tour


This tour is perfectly paced with two-night stays in each of the six cities, allowing ample time for sightseeing and leisure. All driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops for refreshments and photos.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 15

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner with gypsy music in Budapest (HD)
  • 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

15 Days ~ Austria ~ Hungary ~ Slovakia ~ Poland ~ Germany ~ Czech Republic

Tour Pace
This tour is perfectly paced with two-night stays in each of the six cities, allowing ample time for sightseeing and leisure. All driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops for refreshments and photos.

DAY 1 – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Vienna.

DAY 2 – VIENNA AT LEISURE
On arrival at Vienna airport, there are complimentary transfers to your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through the leafy Stadtpark to see the gilded statue of Strauss? Later, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: NH Danube City/Hilton.

DAY 3 – VIENNA – BUDAPEST
Follow the Danube Valley to vibrant Budapest. On arrival, view the spectacular bridges across the Danube from Gellert Hill. Visit Matthias Church, admire the views of the ornate Parliament from the Fisherman’s Bastion and visit Heroes’ Square in Pest. Enjoy a highlight evening of Hungarian music and cuisine.
Hotel: Corinthia Grand Royal. (BB,HD)

DAY 4 – SZENTENDRE EXCURSION
Enjoy time at leisure before driving past the remainsof the Roman settlement of Aquincum to the picturesque riverside village of Szentendre, with its brightly colored houses and quaint churches. There’s time to browse in the shops before returning to Budapest. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – BUDAPEST – KRAKOW
Enjoy a gentle drive into Slovakia and through the breathtaking Tatra Mountains, where peasants still live in traditional wooden houses. See the picturesque Oravsky Hrad Castle before crossing into Poland and continuing to historic Krakow.
Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – KRAKOW SIGHTSEEING
Join a local guide to tour historic Krakow – for centuries the seat of Poland’s kings. Ascend Wawel Hill, with its castle and legendary dragon, to visit the cathedral. Walk through the Old Town, past the courtyard of Jagiellonian University and Cloth Hall, to visit the 14th century St Mary’s Church (keep your eyes and ears peeled for the trumpeter in the tower). (BB)

DAY 7 – KRAKOW – WARSAW
Make a sombre visit with a local guide to the Auschwitz concentration camp and see nearby Birkenau. Travel north to Czestochowa to visit the 14th century Monastery of Jasna Gora, famous for the Black Madonna, said to have been painted by St Luke. Continue across the Polish Plains to the country’s capital, Warsaw.
Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 8 – WARSAW SIGHTSEEING
Warsaw was almost totally destroyed during World War Two and only the detail in Canaletto’s paintings of the city enabled an authentic reconstruction to take place. On a guided tour, see the ‘wedding cake’ Palace of Culture and the Chopin Memorial in the Lazienki Park. Pay your respects at the emotive Monument of the Ghetto Heroes and, finally, see the reconstructed Old Town, including the Royal Palace. Why not enjoy a Chopin concert? (BB,D)

DAY 9 – WARSAW – BERLIN
Cross fertile plains to the historic river port of Poznan. There’s time for lunch in the charming Old Town Square before crossing the German frontier at the River Oder on your way to the capital, Berlin.
Hotel: Concorde. (BB)

DAY 10 – BERLIN & POTSDAM SIGHTSEEING
A local expert introduces the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building (symbol of Hitler’s rise to power) and Germany’s Parliament building. Drive along Unter den Linden, seeing the beautifully restored State Opera House and Alexanderplatz. Enjoy a highlight excursion to historic Potsdam to visit the Cecilienhof, where the 1945 Treaty was signed, and visit the Gardens of Frederick the Great’s Sans Souci Palace. Consider enjoying an evening out in a lively local restaurant. (BB)

DAY 11 – BERLIN – PRAGUE
Drive south to Dresden where a walking tour introduces the Frauenkirche, now rising once again from wartime destruction. See the Castle of the Electors of Saxony, including the unique Saxon Wall overlaid with Meissen tiles, the courtyards of the Zwinger Palace and the Opera House. After some free time, head for the Czech border high in the Ore Mountains and continue to the capital of Prague.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Castle. (BB,D)

DAY 12 – PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
Prague has blossomed since the ‘Velvet Revolution’, but its unique character remains unchanged. On a guided tour, visit the amazing St Vitus’ Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000-year-old Prague Castle. Later, cross the river to explore the cobblestoned Old Town Square and see its famous Astronomical Clock. As night falls, why not enjoy Prague’s exciting night life? (BB,D)

DAY 13 – PRAGUE – VIENNA
Enjoy a delightful drive through the green Bohemian countryside to medieval Cesky Krumlov, with its ancient town and Renaissance castle on either side of the River Vltava. After some free time to explore, return to Vienna.
Hotel: Hilton. (BB)

DAY 14 – VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
Venture inside the glorious State Apartments of Schönbrunn Palace during a tour with an expert local guide. There is also time to admire the gardens and Gloriette before seeing the baroque St Charles’ Church. Drive around the famous ‘Ring’, passing the Opera House, the Hofburg Imperial Residence and Parliament. The rest of the day is at leisure: why not celebrate your final night on tour with a farewell dinner? (BB)

DAY 15 – RETURN TO USA
The tour ends with complimentary transfers to Vienna Airport. (BB)


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Hotels
The hotels on this tour are mostly of modern design like the Sheraton in Krakow with its spectacular glass-roofed atrium lobby. In contrast, the Corinthia Grand Royal is the most elegant and historical hotel in the heart of Budapest.

Fellow Passengers
This comprehensive tour attracts the seasoned traveler who wishes to explore Eastern Europe in detail, as well as first-ime travelers who are keen to trace their family ancestry in this region.

Highlights
Highlights are many: the views over the Danube in Budapest; the visit to Szentendre; the emotive recollections of World War Two in Warsaw and Berlin; the beauty and music of Prague; and the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • Views of Budapest from Gellert Hill & visit Matthias Church
    See Roman AquincumSee Budapest’s Parliament from the Fisherman’s bastion & visit Heroes’ Square
  • See Slovakia’s traditional wooden houses & picturesque Oravsky Hrad Castle
  • Visit Krakow’s Cloth Hall in the town square & the courtyard of Jagiellonian University
  • See the trumpeter in the tower of St Mary’s Church & visit Wawel Cathedral in Krakow
  • See the Black Madonna in the Jasna Gora Monastery
  • Visit Poznan’s Old Town Square
  • Visit the Chopin Memorial, Ghetto memorial and reconstructed Old Town in Warsaw
  • See Berlin’s Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate & Opera House
  • See Dresden’s reconstructed Frauenkirche, Cathedral, Zwinger Palace & Opera House
  • Admire the ‘Procession of Dukes’ mosaic on the Saxon wall of the castle in Dresden
  • Visit St Vitus’ Cathedral in Prague Castle & the Astronomical Clock in the Town Square
  • See the Hofburg, Parliament, Opera House & St Charles’ Church in Vienna
  • Scenic Drives - Tatra Mountains, Erzgebirge Mountains

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours with local guides in Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw,Berlin, Prague & Vienna.
  • Orientation tours in Poznan, Dresden & Cesky Krumlov

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with onboard toilet
  • Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 2 and departure transfer on Day 15

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner with gypsy music in Budapest (HD)
  • 13 Buffet Breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

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SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

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SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

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FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

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required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

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maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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